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ABC Denies Regis Philbin’s Claim He Has Never Been Invited Back to ‘Live’
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ABC is denying Regis Philbin’s claim that he has never been invited back to “Live” since he left the show in 2011 with video evidence. “It was wonderful to have Regis on the show for our 2015 Halloween special,” Dave Davis, president and general manager of Wabc, told TheWrap in a statement. “He’s also been invited back several times as a guest, and in fact was confirmed for a date, but was not able to make it at the time.” Philbin did in fact appear in a taped segment for the 2015 Halloween special, which you can watch here. You can also watch behind. »
- Joe Otterson
8 Donald Trump-Inspired TV Shows and Movies (Photos)
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Donald Trump’s surprise victory in the 2016 election has inspired a wave of creativity in Hollywood, including a spate of shows and movies inspired by the real estate-magnate-turned-reality TV star-turned president of the United States. Law & Order: Svu Shortly before the November election, NBC decided to shelve a “Law & Order: Svu” episode inspired by Donald Trump. Titled “Unstoppable,” the episode stars Gary Cole as a presidential hopeful thwarted by multiple sexual assault allegations. Executive producer Dick Wolf recently said he “suspects” the episode will air in May, but it has yet to be scheduled. Trump: It Happened Here Political reporter Scott Conroy. »
- Reid Nakamura
Congressional Black Caucus to Donald Trump: ‘Sad!’
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The Congressional Black Caucus had some fun at Donald Trump’s expense his awkward exchange with an African-American reporter in which he asked if the she is friends with the group. Minutes after proclaiming himself the “least racist person,” Trump was asked by April Ryan of American Urban Radio if he intends to meet with the caucus. “Are you going to include the CBC, Mr. President, in your conversations with your urban agenda, inner city agenda?” asked Ryan. Said Trump: “Am I going to include who?” “Are you going to include the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus-“ “Well I would, »
- Ross A. Lincoln
Oscars Campaign Winds Down: Does ‘La La Land’ Have the Best Closing Argument?
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Ballots are now in the hands (and on the screens) of Oscar voters, and final choices must be locked in by the end of the day Tuesday. That means that nominees and their campaigners have only a few days to make a final impression, a key part of any Oscars campaign. As usual, some films are sticking with the strategy that got them this far, while others are pivoting to take advantage of their strengths or capitalize on an opponent’s weaknesses. Who’ll seal the deal? We’ve taken a look at print and online Oscars ads as well as billboards placed conspicuously. »
- Steve Pond
Chelsea Handler’s Netflix Talk Show Shifts to Weekly Format, Sets Premiere Date
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Chelsea Handler’s Netflix talk show will move to a weekly format when it returns for its second season in April. Beginning on April 14, “Chelsea” will air hour-long episodes every Friday for a total of 30 weeks. It previously aired three nights a week in 30-minute episodes. In an announcement Thursday, Netflix said that Season 2 will have “more in depth interviews, more robust field pieces, more dinner parties and the opportunity to dig deeper into the subjects that matter to Chelsea most.” The show will also see the host travel to India, Europe, Washington, D.C., Montana and more. Also Read: »
- Reid Nakamura
Sam Raimi in Talks to Helm Bermuda Triangle Project for Skydance
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Sam Raimi is talks to direct a Bermuda Triangle project for Skydance, TheWrap has learned. Skydance has one of three Bermuda Triangle projects in development around Hollywood. Screenwriter Doug Miro and Carlo Bernard, who co-wrote 2010’s “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” are rewriting a script based on an original screenplay by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift. The filmmaker, best known for his “Spider-Man” and “Evil Dead” films last directed “Oz the Great and Powerful” for Disney. Also Read: 'Ash vs Evil Dead' Hacks Its Way to Season 3 Renewal at Starz Universal and Warner Bros. are also developing their own takes about the Bermuda Triangle, »
- Umberto Gonzalez
Hijab-Wearing Model Halima Aden Walks in Kanye West’s New York Fashion Week Show
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New York Fashion Week continued to make cultural statements Wednesday as hijab-wearing model Halima Aden walked in Kanye West’s Yeezy Season Five presentation. It’s not the first time the recently-signed Img model has hit the headlines and sparked conversations about diversity in fashion. Last year, the 19-year-old was the first Miss Minnesota contestant to wear a hijab for the entirety of the state’s Miss USA competition. She also wore a burkini in the swimsuit portion of the contest. Also Read: Twitter Shames Vogue's 'Diverse' March Cover For Not Being 'Inclusive' Enough #yeezy #nyfw2017 ✊????✊✊???? A post shared by »
- Ashley Boucher
‘Logan’ on Track for Huge $60 Million Debut Two Weeks Before Opening
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Hugh Jackman’s “Logan” is looking at a huge $60 million opening when it hits theaters on March 3. According to box office analysts, tracking for the film lies in the $55 million to $60 million range, two weeks before the studio’s third standalone “Wolverine” film. The first film, “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” opened to $85 million in 2009. Its sequel, “The Wolverine,” debuted to $53 million in 2013. The second film received better critical reviews than the first. “Origins” has a score of 38 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, while “Wolverine” received a score of 69 percent. See Video: 'Logan': Watch Hugh Jackman Split Rifle »
- Beatrice Verhoeven
Trump Asks Black Reporter About Congressional Black Caucus: ‘Are They Friends of Yours?’ (Video)
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During a long, rambling press conference, President Trump’s abrupt, heated exchange with reporter April Ryan became a flashpoint of anger, mockery, and backlash among viewers on Twitter. When Ryan, who is African-American, asked if the president would meet with the CBC – first having to explain that CBC stood for Congressional Black Caucus. Trump replied, “I would. You want to set up the meeting? Do you want to set up the meeting? Are they friends of yours?” “No, I’m just a reporter,” Ryan replied, but Trump doubled down, retorting, “Go ahead, set up the meeting.” Also Read: President Trump Bashes 'Out of. »
- Linda Ge
‘Fist Fight’ Star JoAnna Garcia Swisher Promises a ‘Lot of Heart’ in Ice Cube, Charlie Day Comedy (Video)
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“Fist Fight” stars Ice Cube and Charlie Day as two school teachers who plan to fight each other in the parking lot — but JoAnna Garcia Swisher, who also stars in the film, promises the film doesn’t only provide laughs but has a lot of heart as well. “This is a perfect time, this is one of those things — not to get too deep into the deeper meaning of the movie — but there is a lot of heart in this movie,” Swisher told TheWrap’s Stuart Brazell. “The only way you can unleash these crazy comedians in a situation like »
- Beatrice Verhoeven
How an Old ‘Oprah’ Tape Brought Down Trump’s Labor Nominee
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It took Politico’s Marianne Levine and Timothy Noah more than two months digging through around 90 “Oprah” episodes on two different coasts to finally strike gold. But when they did, it led to the first Trump administration Cabinet nominee to withdraw from consideration. Andrew Puzder — CEO of Cke Restaurants, the parent company of Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. — was firmly on track to become Labor Secretary until Levine uncovered a 27-year-old “Oprah” episode about high-profile domestic violence victims, which featured his ex-wife Lisa Fierstein. Also Read: Oprah Interview With 'Battered' Ex-Wife of Trump's Labor Secretary Pick Leaks Online (Video »
- Itay Hod
Roman Polanski Seeks Return to U.S. Without Additional Jail Time for Rape Conviction
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Roman Polanski has sent a request to a judge to allow the filmmaker to return to the United States without serving any additional jail time. The Best Director Oscar-winner (“The Pianist”) was indicted in 1977 on five charges, including “rape by use of drugs” and “furnishing a controlled substance to a minor,” after having sex with 13-year-old girl who had been brought over to his house for a photo shoot. Polanski later reached a deal, pleading guilty to the lesser charge of “unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor.” As a condition of the deal, he was required to serve 90 days in state prison while undergoing. »
- Linda Ge
Justin Bieber Battery Investigation Opened Over Alleged Head-Butt Incident
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Justin Bieber’s latest hit allegedly landed on a restaurant employee, via Bieber’s head. And now the Los Angeles County’s Sheriff’s Department is investigating it. A spokesman for the sheriff’s department told TheWrap on Thursday that a battery investigation has been opened regarding Bieber. The spokesman said that details are scarce, and that it has not yet been confirmed that Bieber was involved in the alleged incident, though the person calling in the alleged head-butting incident stated that Bieber allegedly committed the battery. According to TMZ, the alleged head-butting incident occurred at West Hollywood eatery Serafina, »
- Tim Kenneally
‘Fist Fight’ Review: Ice Cube, Charlie Day Star in an Afterschool Not-So-Special
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By default, the hyper aggressive high school comedy “Fist Fight” is an argument against bullying, since the sheer force of its crude, empty shenanigans is more likely to make you cower than laugh. Ostensibly built around the lopsided gag of a mousy English teacher (Charlie Day) forced into an after-school scrap with a menacing colleague (Ice Cube) — at best the B story in any standard-issue classroom sitcom — it’s mostly another nail in the coffin of R-rated outrageousness and ad-libbed sloppiness. Envelope-pushing has rarely seemed so pencil-pushing, while the “F” bomb is as numbingly deployed as “like” is in »
- Robert Abele
Martial Arts Expert Teaches How to Block Donald Trump’s Handshake (Video)
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We’ve all seen Donald Trump’s weird handshake by now. When you shake his hand, he yanks your hand towards him and gives it a firm pat while sporting a wide grin. Recent political figures on the receiving end of this handshake include Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. But if you want to avoid this awkward fate, don’t worry: the Relson Gracie Academy of Jiu-Jitsu has you covered. Robin Gieseler, a fourth-degree black belt at the Academy’s dojo in Columbus, Ohio, has put out a video that teaches you how to turn the handshake into a. »
- Jeremy Fuster
Andrea Berloff to Make Directorial Debut With Female Mob Drama ‘The Kitchen’ for New Line
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Screenwriter Andrea Berloff will direct and adapt female-driven mob drama “The Kitchen” for New Line, TheWrap has learned. The film will be the directorial debut for the Academy Award-nominated “Straight Outta Compton” screenwriter. “The Kitchen” is based on the comic book series by Ollie Masters and Ming Doyle for Vertigo from DC Entertainment. Also Read: 22 Percent Fewer Women Directed 2016's Top 250 Movies, New Study Finds It is described as a classic gangster story told from a fresh Pov. When a group of Irish mobsters are sent to prison, their wives take over their jailed spouses’ organized crime operations, subverting gender tropes to become. »
- Umberto Gonzalez
‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ Lawsuit Over ‘Titi’ Joke Tossed Out by Judge
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Breast news ever for Ellen DeGeneres? Warner Bros. Entertainment has prevailed in a lawsuit filed by a woman who claimed that she was defamed by an “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” segment that mispronounced her name for the purpose of a breast joke. Georgia real estate agent Titi Pierce filed suit in June 2016, claiming that she suffered from ridicule and harassment after a segment titled “What’s Wrong With These Ads … and These Signs?” made light of her real estate signs. Pierce’s suit contended that DeGeneres’s show aired Pierce’s signs and referred to her as “Titty Pierce.” “Prior to defendant’s misdeeds, »
- Tim Kenneally
President Trump Bashes ‘Out of Control’ Media: ‘I Inherited a Mess’
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President Donald Trump selected Alexander Acosta as his choice for labor secretary during a wild press conference on Thursday afternoon before saying he “inherited a mess” at home and abroad while turning his attention to the media. “The Press has become so dishonest, that if we don’t talk about it, we are doing a tremendous disservice to the American people,” Trump said. “The press, honestly, is out of control. The level of dishonesty is out of control.” After a 24-minute opening statement that included quotes such as, “Drugs are becoming cheaper than candy bars,” Trump took questions from reporters, »
- Brian Flood
HBO to Air ‘David Bowie: The Last Five Years’ Documentary
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HBO has acquired the U.S. TV rights to the documentary film “David Bowie: The Last Five Years.” The film, directed and produced by Francis Whately, spotlights the critically acclaimed albums “The Next Day” and “Blackstar,” as well as the stage musical “Lazarus” and offers new insights into Bowie’s creativity during the final five years of his life. It features rarely seen Bowie interviews, archival footage, audio from the recording sessions for “The Next Day” and “Blackstar,” and access to Bowie’s closest friends and artistic collaborators. Also Read: David Bowie, Prince Songs Among 2017 Grammy Hall of Famers “Looking »
- Joe Otterson
Samantha Bee Calls Paul Ryan the Taylor Swift of Politics: ‘Bland and Fake’
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House Speaker Paul Ryan is the latest victim of Samantha Bee’s satirical wrath. On Wednesday’s episode of “Full Frontal,” the host eviscerated him in a segment titled, “Paul Ryan: Portrait in Courage.” Bee went after Ryan for denouncing Donald Trump repeatedly during last year’s campaign, only to turn around and endorse him in a Wisconsin newspaper. “Watching Ryan play moral watchdog was like watching Taylor Swift pretend to be surprised at an awards show: bland and fake, but weirdly compelling,” Bee said. Also Read: Samantha Bee Praises Jake Tapper, CNN for Being Tough on Kellyanne Conway »
- Brian Flood and Jeremy Fuster
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