London — British broadcaster ITV on Wednesday canceled a popular, long-running daytime talk show after the death of a guest who failed a lie-detector test during a recording. ITV chief executive Carolyn McCall said “The Jeremy Kyle Show” was being scrapped “given the gravity of recent events.” The tabloid-style talk …
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Woodstock 50 will go on despite the loss of a major financial partner, according to the organizers of the beleaguered anniversary event. In a statement released late Monday, Woodstock 50 co-founder Michael Lang and Woodstock LLC said they were “committed to ensuring that the 50th anniversary of Woodstock is marked …
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David Blaine denies sexual assault allegations under investigation in New York City and intends to cooperate with authorities, his publicist said in a statement Tuesday. New York police confirmed Monday that the magician is under investigation, following a Daily Beast report that the department had taken statements from two women accusing Blaine …
Read More »Apple event today: Apple unveils streaming, card, news service and more
Apple on Monday unveiled a video-streaming platform, credit card and subscription news service.The new TV app will host the tech giant’s own video content and offer access to cable channels including HBO, Showtime and Starz.One Apple-created series, called “The Morning Show,” will star Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon and Steve Carell.Apple is teaming …
Read More »Warner Bros. investigating CEO over claim of sexual favors
An article in The Hollywood Reporter contains the allegations being investigatedTsujihara and Kirk deny the storyThe expose comes two days after WarnerMedia, now owned by AT&T, expanded Tsujihara’s role Los Angeles – WarnerMedia is investigating claims that Warner Bros. chairman and CEO Kevin Tsujihara promised acting roles in exchange for …
Read More »Michael Jackson “Leaving Neverland” documentary: Family slams accusers, says slumber parties were “innocent”
Michael Jackson’s family is defending the late pop star over claims of sexual abuse in an explosive new HBO documentary set to air Sunday. In “Leaving Neverland,” Wade Robson and James Safechuck allege Jackson abused them for years when they were children – claims the Jackson family vehemently denies. Robson, who …
Read More »ACM Awards 2019: Full list of nominees
Country music icon Reba McEntire is returning to host the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards for the 16th time in April. Only on “CBS This Morning,” McEntire revealed the nominees for the 2019 ACM Awards’ biggest awards. Chris Stapleton and Keith Urban lead in the top categories with nominations …
Read More »“A Great Day In Harlem”: Remembering the iconic 1958 photo of legendary musicians
Sixty years ago this month, Esquire Magazine released its issue featuring what would become an iconic photo: 58 legendary jazz musicians gathered in front of a Harlem townhouse. Now, a new book reveals the story behind the historic image called “A Great Day In Harlem.” Benny Golson is one of …
Read More »John David Washington talks “BlacKkKlansman’s” “gut
When Spike Lee first told actor John David Washington about his idea for the movie that would become “BlacKkKlansman,” Washington thought he was referring to a well-known Dave Chappelle sketch about a black Klansman. But it was Spike Lee, so he listened. “He sends me the book, I read it, …
Read More »Alfonso Ribeiro sues Fortnite over alleged use of “Carlton dance”
The maker of the popular video game Fortnite faces more lawsuits from celebrities for allegedly using their famous dance moves. “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” star Alfonso Ribeiro is suing Fortnite’s creator, Epic Games, over his iconic “Carlton” dance. When Ribeiro created his “Carlton dance” on the set of the …
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