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Sarah Isen took my breath away on ‘American Idol’. Could she win the whole show?

Sarah Isen has an intense story about being raised by a lesbian couple and having a sperm donor father with 26 half siblings. Her story aside, Isen can sing. When she opened her mouth to sing ‘If I Were a Boy’ by Beyonce, she stole my breath.

I watch American Idol in the background as I write other news articles and edit podcasts. When she sang, I stopped everything so I could pay attention. Her bluesy voice will make you stop and listen.

This girl has the chance to make it all the way. If you haven’t watch it, take a few minutes and watch her performance how.

Sarah Isen – ‘If I Were a Boy’ – American Idol

24 February, 2020 0 comment

Entertainment

NBC Renews Ellen DeGeneres’ game show, ‘Ellen’s Game of Games’

written by Ruben Jay

Ellen DeGeneres has a strong relationship with NBC and it is getting stronger! NBC announced that Ellen’s Game of Games’ will be returning for a fourth season. The daytime talk show host announced the renewal during her show on Tuesday.

“I’m so excited. I love this show so much,” said DeGeneres. “It makes me so happy. I love games. It combines all my favorite things: prizes and surprises. I’m sure you’ve seen it but if you haven’t, you’ve been missing out. We can’t wait to get started on the next round of episodes.”

Ellen’s Game of Games has pulled strong numbers for the peacock network averaging 5.2 million viewers. DeGeneres will continue to serve has host and executive producer.

18 February, 2020 0 comment

ABC American Idol Entertainment Television

‘American Idol’ returns to ABC with strong ratings

written by Ruben Jay

American Idol has returned to ABC and producers and network executives should be happy! Idol saw 8.05 million viewers, or a 1.5 rating.

While that is down from the previous season, it still beat other Sunday night broadcasts on FOX and NBC.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, “Idol premiered with 8.05 million viewers and a 1.5 rating among adults 18-49, down about 7 percent in viewers and 12 percent in the demo vs. last year (8.65 million and 1.7). Sunday’s installment is ahead of last season’s same-day averages of 7.56 million viewers and 1.3 in adults 18-49. Idol‘s demo rating ranks fifth among unscripted premieres this season. “.

17 February, 2020 0 comment

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‘The Price is Right’ cancels tapings after Drew Carey’s ex-Fiancee was murdered

written by Ruben Jay

CBS and The Price Is Right announced the cancellation of this week’s tapings following the murder of Drew Carey’s ex-fiancee, Dr. Amie Harwick.

Harwick and Carey began dating in 2017 and were engaged 2018. The couple called off the engagement a few months later.

LAPD arrested arrested 41-year-old Gareth Pursehouse, a former boyfriend of Harwick’s, on suspicion of murder Saturday afternoon, with bail set at $2 million. (The Hollywood Reporter).

17 February, 2020 0 comment

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Prince Harry is in talks with Goldman Sachs to give speeches

written by Ruben Jay

Prince Harry is officially unemployed and looking for work. According to PageSix, the former Royal family is talking to the Goldman Sachs to join their stable of speakers.

Goldman has been one of the big banks that has famously paid former politicians hundreds of thousands of dollars for 30 minute speeches. According to the report, Harry may speak at the Talk at GS series.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spoke at a JPMorgan even in Miami a few weeks back.

13 February, 2020 0 comment

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Alicia Keys pays tribute to Kobe Bryant on the 2020 Grammys

written by Ruben Jay

The Grammys take place in the Staples Center every year. Alicia Keys paid tribute to Kobe Bryant on this years telecast of the Grammys. Keys called Staple’s center the “House that Kobe built”. Watch the moving speech below.

26 January, 2020 0 comment

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Disney+’s reboot of ‘Lizzy McGuire’ is stalled after original creator splits from project

written by Ruben Jay

The highly anticipated reboot of Lizzy McGuire is halted as the original creator and show runner of the series steps away from the project. The New York Post is reporting that Terri Minsky is stepping down from her role in the Disney+ reboot.

“After filming two episodes, we concluded that we need to move in a different creative direction and are putting a new lens on the show,” a Disney spokesperson tells the outlet. “Fans have a sentimental attachment to ‘Lizzie McGuire’ and high expectations for a new series.” (The New York Post).

Minsky was not only the show runner but also serving as Executive Producer alongside the show’s star, Hillary Duff. The reboot will star show originals Adam Lamberg, Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine, and Jake Thomas.

12 January, 2020 0 comment

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Guests at the Golden Globe Awards will not be able to eat meat

written by Ruben Jay

The 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards will not be serving meat. In an attempt to raise awareness to climate change, the Hollywood Foreign Press announced the bold move.

“If there’s a way we can, not change the world, but save the planet, maybe we can get the Golden Globes to send a signal and draw attention to the issue about climate change,” HFPA president Lorenzo Soria told The Associated Press.

“The food we eat, the way we grow the food we eat, the way we dispose of the food is one of the large contributors to the climate crisis.”

The New York Post reports “The plant-based menu will consist of a chilled golden beet soup to start, followed by king oyster mushroom “scallops” and wild mushroom risotto, along with roasted baby purple and green Brussels sprouts and carrots.

Natural spring water will be served in glass bottles both in the ballroom and on the red carpet to scrap plastic waste.”

3 January, 2020 0 comment

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‘Chrisley Knows Best’ Stars Settle Georgia Tax Issues

written by Ruben Jay

Todd and Julie Chrisley have settled their tax issues with the state of Georgia, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The Chrisleys were accused of skipping out on paying taxes in the state.

According to the report, the Chrisleys have to pay $150,000 in back taxes to the Georgia Department of Revenue. They were also given credit for the taxes they did pay and were told they didn’t owe some of the charges.

The Chrisleys are also fighting tax evasion charges with the IRS.

8 October, 2019 0 comment

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James Franco Accused of Sexually Exploiting Acting School Students

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In 2014, James Franco opened Studio4, an acting school in Los Angeles and New York. For the price of $300 a month, students would get acting lessons from Franco and others. According to two former students, acting classes weren’t the only thing Franco was offering.

Sarah Tither-Kaplan and Toni Gaal allege in a class action complaint that Franco and his business partner, Vince Jolivette, used Studio4 to sexually exploit young women.

The suit alleges that Franco and Jolivette would sexually intimidate women and that women who were willing to disrobe in front of the two were given special treatment.

Variety reports:

“As Plaintiffs experienced and observed, Studio 4 served no other legitimate purposes other than to dupe unsuspecting and often very young ‘students’ out of their money and talent to serve Defendants’ financial and exploitative desires,”

As part of the school’s offering, Franco taught a “master class” on sex scenes. According to the complaint, students would have to audition to get into the master class in a taped audition. Students would then also have to perform sexual activities that were “beyond industry norm”.

3 October, 2019 0 comment