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Drew Barrymore Announces Return of Her Talk Show

Celebrity News Staff 2 Celebrity News Staff 2 on January 17, 2025

In spite of the writers’ and performers’ strikes, The Drew Barrymore Show will return to television sooner than planned. The WGA has announced that it would picket the show’s studios on Monday and Tuesday in protest.

Drew Barrymore said in a lengthy Instagram post that her daytime chat show would shortly start its fourth season, in compliance with the terms of the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes. The Hollywood Reporter was informed by a Writers Guild representative that Drew is a strike-affected program and that union supporters will picket in front of Barrymore’s studios on Monday and Tuesday in New York City.

The spokesperson stated in the statement, “It has been off the air since the strike started on May 2nd but has now (unfortunately) decided to return without its writers.” Any strike-affected show that is still in production will continue to be picketed by the Guild for the duration of the strike.

The fourth season of Drew will debut on September 18. It is known that Drew is a WGA signatory and that the program would be created without the use of literary material, much like ABC’s The View.

On-strike writers not contributing to The Drew Barrymore show

According to a CBS Media Ventures spokeswoman who talked to THR, “The Drew Barrymore Show will not be performing any writing work covered by the WGA strike.”

In the opening of her Instagram post, Barrymore discussed her choice to skip hosting the MTV Film and TV Awards in May in support of the writers who had recently gone on strike.

“It had a direct conflict with what the strike was dealing with, which was studios, streamers, film, and television,” she stated in the post and caption. It was also the first week of the strike, so I acted as I at the time felt was proper to show support for the writers.

She made the point that season three of her program had already concluded before the strike, therefore it was never forced to be canceled. However, she is now consciously choosing to go back to work despite the writers’ and performers’ strikes because she believes that the show is “bigger than just me.”

I made this decision, Barrymore said. “We are in compliance with not discussing or promoting any type of struck film or television. In the middle of a pandemic, we went live. Our program was created for delicate occasions and has only ever succeeded by reflecting what the real world is experiencing right now.

The host cited the need to provide writers work and to entertain viewers during a trying period as the reason she wanted to come back to the talk program.

“I want to be there to provide what writers do so well, which is a way to bring us together or help us make sense of the human experience,” she said in closing. “I wish for everyone’s problems to be resolved as soon as possible. Ever since we initially started broadcasting, we have had challenges. So I move on to begin season 4 once more with a wise humility.

The majority of daytime talk shows are permitted to continue airing in accordance with WGA strike regulations because many of them do not use writers who are union members. The Drew Barrymore Show and The Talk are two outliers; both went dark at the beginning of the strike and are still broadcasting repeats, as are the late-night talk shows. Tamron Hall and Live With Kelly and Mark are two additional daytime programs that are airing original content. 

Contrary to the WGA, Drew will premiere its new season, but any actors who come as guests must follow SAG-AFTRA strike restrictions, which include not mentioning or supporting any striking projects.

Chris Appleton, a celebrity hairstylist, will join the show’s panel of lifestyle experts, which also includes news co-anchor Ross Mathews, interior designer Mikel Welch, chef Pilar Valdes, and sustainable living expert Danny Seo, in the upcoming season, according to a press release. The founder of The Menopause Bootcamp, Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, will appear in the new segment “Take Care Everywhere,” which will debut on the show. Other parts including Drew-Gooders, Design by Drew, and Cookbook Club will also return.

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TV Series of 2023 that Stood Out

Celebrity News Staff 2 Celebrity News Staff 2 on January 17, 2025

The television scene has already undergone a substantial transformation in 2023, with both veteran favorites saying goodbye and newcomers making their marks. We’ll look at the top TV series of 2023 across a range of genres and platforms in this mid-year assessment. The first half of the year has produced a wide variety of entertainment, from riveting dramas to hilarious comedies and thought-provoking docuseries. Join us as we explore this TV season’s highlights, presented in no particular  order.

‘The Last of Us’ 

The HBO series “The Last of Us,” which has captured people’ attention with its astonishing depiction of a society overrun by zombies, is in the lead. Thanks in large part to Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey’s outstanding performances, this show has exceeded expectations, demonstrating that what makes it special is not simply the buzz but also the content.

“Shrinking”

With “Shrinking,” the artistic minds behind “Ted Lasso” succeed once more. In this comedy TV series, Jason Segel plays a grief-stricken therapist who has a complex web of relationships. The comedy dives into his life. Harrison Ford plays a standout supporting role that gives this endearing series more substance.

“Bill Russell: Legend” and “The Luckiest Guy in the World” 

The year 2023 saw the debut of two outstanding docuseries about basketball great. These series illuminated Bill Walton’s transition from the court to the broadcast booth as well as Bill Russell’s physical prowess and advocacy, demonstrating the great figures’ long-lasting influence on the sport.

“Daisy Jones & the Six”

‘Daisy Jones & the Six,’ a riveting tale set against the backdrop of the 1970s music scene, transports you back in time. This adaption features a tantalizing fusion of anarchy, innovation, and soap opera drama all centered around a Fleetwood Mac-like band. The new lead singer’s portrayal by Riley Keough adds a further element of suspense.

A Small Light

‘A Small Light,’ a subtly stirring limited TV series that tells the tale of Anne Frank’s family and their defenders during the Holocaust, brings our trip to a close. Miep Gies, a heroine who unearths hidden courage, is brilliantly portrayed by Bel Powley, and Otto Frank, played by Liev Schreiber, enlists her assistance in protecting his family.

“Swarm” 

The Donald Glover and Janine Nabers-produced film “Swarm” examines the dangers of excessive fandom. A character portrayed by Dominique Fishback who is seized by obsession transports viewers on a frightening voyage into the perverse world of fanaticism.

‘The Night Agent

“The Night Agent” and “Hijack” are two thrillers that fans of “24” will enjoy. The latter occurs in real-time as Idris Elba portrays a skillful negotiator on a hijacked flight headed for London. The former follows an FBI agent’s tireless pursuit of a significant terror threat, even into the halls of power.

“Beef” 

The darkly humorous and occasionally melancholy TV series “Beef,” starring Ali Wong and Steven Yeun, is getting close to the praise given to “The Last of Us.” Their altercation on the road leads to a series of unanticipated repercussions, making it one of the most memorable and compelling films of the year.

What the Future Holds for TV Series

We’ve seen a wide range of storytelling in this mid-year survey of the greatest new TV series of 2023, from heart-pounding thrillers to soul-stirring dramas and hilarious comedies. Even while outside influences like the Writers Guild of America strike lurk on the horizon as we head into the second half of the year, the television landscape is set for additional evolution.

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So why aren’t musicians on strike?

Celebrity News Staff 2 Celebrity News Staff 2 on January 17, 2025

Every day, Joey DeFrancesco hears from fellow musicians who see actors and screenwriters on strike and wish they were on a picket line, too.

All the fears and complaints that Hollywood actors and writers have about low streaming service payouts and threats of digital replacement are also an ever-present reality for musicians and songwriters. Yet the rockers, pop singers and hip-hop artists who create the vast majority of the music we consume are not on strike to protest their paltry royalties or AI inroads. One big reason? They’re not unionized.

Some musicians are, in fact, unionized. The American Federation of Musicians, with 80,000 members in the U.S. and Canada, collectively bargains for orchestra, film and live theater musicians. The L.A. Phil’s summer calendar is proceeding as normal under their contract through AFM.

But most artists who dominate the streaming charts and fill nightclubs, arenas and stadiums have no such counterpart.

Under current law, without a National Labor Relations Board-recognized union that can collectively bargain for them, pop musicians and songwriters are treated as independent contractors licensing their work.

David Lowery, frontman of the rock bands Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker and a music business professor at the University of Georgia, said that “if musicians and songwriters collectively bargain, that’s seen as price fixing, the same as if Ford, Dodge and Chevy were to get together all and say all pickup trucks are now the same price. That’s seen as anticompetitive. Songwriters can have unions but can’t do the most important part without federal intervention.”

After generations of anti-labor court rulings and restrictive laws, coupled with the diffuse nature of the music business, only orchestra, film and theater musicians have equivalent representation to what actors have in SAG-AFTRA and screenwriters in the WGA. Most musicians earn income from a variety of different sources, which each have different rules around labor.

The times musicians organized a strike before now

In 1942, the then-136,000 members of the AFM authorized a strike, fearing that radio stations and allied record labels would take advantage of the new technology of vinyl records to siphon away their performance earnings.

The musicians’ union won — hundreds of labels, and later movie and TV producers and advertisers, signed contracts paying a portion of sales into a fund that would hire live musicians to perform free concerts. After a second strike in 1948, for decades, the Music Performance Trust Fund was the single largest music buyer and employer of musicians in the country, and the AFM had 250,000 members at its peak in the 1950s.

Yet after the Second World War, a conservative federal government passed two laws — the Lea Act in 1946 and the Taft-Hartley Act of 1947 — limiting the AFM’s ability to negotiate for better pay and hiring practices.

In the ‘50s, the AFM, owing in part to racist beliefs about Black music, didn’t organize then-emerging rock and R&B acts. Black musicians organized valiantly, but segregation limited their abilities to perform and benefit from the trust fund. 

Union infighting split the group’s allegiances across class, and in the ‘70s, courts ruled that gigging acts were actually independent contractors, with the singer or bandleader as the nominal employer, kneecapping unions’ ability to organize. Labels dramatically cut payments to the MPTF in the ‘80s, and in 1984, the National Labor Relations Board declined to give the Society of Composers and Lyricists the ability to collectively bargain with film and TV producers, saying its members like Henry Mancini, John Williams and Quincy Jones were independent contractors. 

Moreover, federal laws like the Sherman Anti-Trust Act limit artists’ and songwriters’ ability to collectively withdraw their music in protest of streaming platforms and other companies. Federal copyright law sets a standard royalty rate for songwriters, who have pushed to raise it over time, but songwriters cannot withdraw published songs in protest.

Performing rights organizations such as ASCAP, BMI and SESAC (which collect and distribute royalties when an artist’s work is performed in public) would be another place to look for collective organizing. But ASCAP and BMI operate under a federal consent decree that limits, among other things, their ability to bargain on behalf of members for better deals. 

Other musicians fear retaliation or blacklisting from services like Spotify should they stick their necks around organizing. In an industry where every act is its own small business, knowing where to turn for solidarity needs to be clarified.

Many of the industry’s most marginalized artists are also disconnected from established labor organizations.

Willie “Prophet” Stiggers, the co-founder of Black Music Action Coalition, is collaborating with the Hip-Hop Alliance (founded by Chuck D, Kurtis Blow and KRS-One), Songwriters of North America and the Music Artists Coalition (which counts Anderson .Paak, Irving Azoff and Maren Morris as board members).

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So, where can artists and songwriters turn in this summer of labor unrest if they’ve caught strike fever?

Orchestras in San Antonio, Philadelphia and Chicago, among many others, have gone on strike in recent years, and the AFM is staring down its negotiations with the film and TV producers’ group AMPTP in November.

Scooter Braun: Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato part ways with manager

Celebrity News Staff 2 Celebrity News Staff 2 on January 17, 2025

According to reports, two of Scooter Braun’s largest clients have left him. Scooter Braun is the music entrepreneur who gained notoriety for a protracted legal battle over Taylor Swift’s master recordings.

Both Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato have broken off their relationships with the management, according to Billboard.

Colombian superstar J Balvin, who signed a contract with Braun in 2019 and quit in May, is currently under the management of Roc Nation.

However, it has been denied that Justin Bieber and Braun had broken up as well.

According to his website, Braun is one of the most successful music managers in the world, representing artists including David Guetta, Black Eyed Peas, Ava Max, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Quavo.

Before being signed to Def Jam Records, he began his career as a youngster in Atlanta by advertising parties and events.

But in 2008, he watched a 12-year-old Justin Bieber performing on YouTube, and he recognized star potential.

He found the child through his school, got in touch with Justin Bieber’s mother through the school board, and signed him to a record label he had founded with R&B singer Usher.

Scooter Braun has guided Bieber’s career through many ups and downs, including a time in 2013–2014 when the singer faced a run of arrests for vandalism, reckless driving, and assault. Bieber rose to prominence as one of pop music’s biggest performers swiftly.

By setting up a Comedy Central “roast” that highlighted the singer’s humility and pairing it with a run of tracks like Sorry and Love Yourself that symbolized his transition from teen idol to adult star, he eventually assisted the singer in rehabilitating his image.

Since signing a contract with Braun in 2013, Ariana Grande has put out six albums, all but one of which have reached the top of the US Billboard charts.

Braun organized the One Love benefit concert to collect money for the families of the victims of the Manchester bombing, which resulted in the deaths of 22 of her fans.

Positions, Grande’s most recent album, was released in 2020, and she is presently working on the film version of the Broadway musical Wicked.

If she is terminating all relations with Braun outside of management, that decision has not yet been made.

In 2019, Demi Lovato began collaborating with Braun, stating: “Dreams came true for me. I now have a NEW MANAGER, officially. And not just any manager, but Scooter Braun himself.

They parted amicably, a source who wishes to remain anonymous told Variety. In fact, Braun wished Lovato a happy birthday on Sunday and referred to her as “one of the kindest souls out there” in his Instagram story post.

The Scooter Braun and Taylor Swift story

The manager is most well-known for his conflict with Taylor Swift, which started in 2019 when he paid $300 million (£227 million) for her former record label Big Machine through his investment company Ithaca Holdings.

She viewed this as an act of hostility that “stripped me of my life’s work” because it meant that he obtained custody of the master recordings for Swift’s first six albums.

Her enmity toward Scooter Braun appears to have been fueled in part by his association with Kanye West, whom he managed for 2.5 years starting in 2015.

Swift’s acceptance speech at the 2009 MTV Awards was repeatedly interrupted by the rapper, who then recorded a song where he claimed credit for her stardom and later included a wax sculpture of her undressed body in one of his music videos.

Swift thought that Scooter Braun had supported and encouraged this conduct, and she added insult to injury by appearing for an Instagram photo with Kanye West and Justin Bieber and writing the message, “What up, Taylor?”

She responded by rejecting requests for the use of her music in movies and television shows, so severing Braun’s investment company from a significant source of income. She reclaimed custody of the records and began re-recording all of her older material at that point, severely depreciating the originals.

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Braun eventually sold the star’s collection to Shamrock Holdings, another investing company. He sold Ithaca Holdings to the South Korean entertainment juggernaut HYBE, which manages artists including BTS and NewJeans, a year later.

Scooter Braun, who is currently the CEO of HYBE America, assisted in the company’s acquisition of US hip-hop label Quality Control earlier this year, whose artists include Quavo, Lil Baby, Lil Yachty, and City Girls.

 

The Importance of Self-Acceptance: Adriana Lima’s Message to Women

Celebrity News Staff 2 Celebrity News Staff 2 on January 17, 2025

Adriana Lima, the previous Victoria’s Mystery model, as of late gotten serious about her battles with her post-pregnancy body. She talked about how important it is to accept and accept the changes in her body in an interview with People.

Lima noted that every woman’s body responds differently to pregnancy and post-pregnancy, and that it’s vital to exercise and practice acceptance with the changes that come with it. She said that after giving birth to her son Cyan in late August, she now has a “transitional body.”

However, the former model admitted that accepting her body and its changes has not been an easy process. “Every day, I have to remind myself I’m human. I get insecure here and there. And then every day, I learn new things,” Lima confessed. “And with age, your body reacts differently. But it’s okay. I’m learning.”

Lima’s honesty about her struggles is refreshing because it shows that even people in the public eye struggle with body image issues and insecurities. It is essential to keep in mind that no one’s body is the same and that there is no one “perfect” body type.

In a general public where ridiculous excellence guidelines are continually pushed on us, Lima’s message of self-acknowledgement is especially significant. Learning to love and accept oneself for who we are, regardless of how we look, is essential.

She has two kids, Sienna and Valentina, with her ex-husband Marko Jari; this is Lima’s first child with Lemmers.

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Lima and Cyan

In a heartfelt Instagram post from September, Lima shared the inspiration behind her son’s unique name. “Cyan is the color between green and blue on the visible spectrum of light,” she wrote. “Cyan is the color of the waters of Bora Bora and Maldives, places in our family’s bucket list. Cyan now is our favorite color…the color of our baby boy’s eyes. Welcome to our world CYAN LIMA LEMMERS ~ 08/29/22.”

Lima also made her TikTok debut with the announcement of her pregnancy with Cyan. In the video, set to Jackie Wilson’s “(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher,” she joked that she was getting “payback” on Lemmers for repeatedly scaring her by sharing her positive pregnancy test.

Lima’s openness about her pregnancy and her family life is refreshing, as it highlights the fact that even those in the public eye experience the ups and downs of parenthood. It’s important to remember that being a parent comes with its own set of challenges, regardless of one’s fame or social status.

How Pregnancy Affects Women’s Bodies

Pregnancy is an amazing and transformative experience, but it can also have a significant impact on a woman’s body. From weight gain to hormonal changes, pregnancy can affect women in a variety of ways.

Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are another common physical change that can occur during pregnancy. These marks appear when the skin stretches rapidly, causing small tears in the skin’s surface. While stretch marks can be unsightly, they are a normal part of the pregnancy process and are usually not harmful.

Swollen Feet and Hands

Many women also experience swollen feet and hands during pregnancy. This swelling is caused by an increase in fluids in the body and can be uncomfortable. It is important for women to stay hydrated and elevate their feet whenever possible to help reduce swelling.

Weight Gain

One of the most noticeable changes during pregnancy is weight gain. As the baby grows, so does the woman’s body. This weight gain is entirely normal and healthy, as it helps provide the necessary nutrients and support for the growing fetus. However, it can also be a source of discomfort for some women.

Hormonal Changes

Pregnancy also causes significant hormonal changes in a woman’s body. These changes can affect everything from mood to skin and hair health. For example, the hormone relaxin, which is produced during pregnancy, can cause joints and ligaments to become more flexible, leading to increased mobility but also potential pain or injury.

Changes to the Pelvic Floor

Pregnancy can also affect a woman’s pelvic floor. The pelvic floor muscles may weaken due to the pressure caused by the growing baby’s weight. This can lead to issues such as incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.

Pregnancy can have a significant impact on a woman’s body. While these changes can be uncomfortable or even painful, they are a normal part of the pregnancy process. It is important for women to take care of their bodies during pregnancy by eating a healthy diet, staying hydrated, and exercising as recommended by their doctor. With proper care, women can minimize discomfort and enjoy a healthy and transformative pregnancy experience.

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Postpartum

After pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes a series of changes as it transitions back to its pre-pregnancy state. This process, known as the postpartum period, can take several weeks or even months. Here are some of the common changes that occur after pregnancy:

Hormonal changes: Hormonal changes that occurred during pregnancy continue to affect women’s bodies after delivery. Women may experience mood swings, fatigue, and hair loss as their hormones readjust.

Body changes: Women may also experience body changes after pregnancy, including weight loss or gain, stretch marks, and changes in skin tone. These changes may take time to reverse, and it’s important to give your body the time it needs to recover fully.

Uterus contraction: After childbirth, the uterus must contract to its pre-pregnancy size. These contractions, also known as afterbirth pains, can be painful but are a normal part of the recovery process.

Vaginal Discharge: In the first few days after delivery, women may experience vaginal discharge known as lochia. This discharge is made up of mucus, blood, and uterine tissue and is a normal part of the healing process.

Breast changes: Women’s breasts may become engorged with milk if they are breastfeeding. They may also experience nipple soreness or tenderness, which can be alleviated with proper latching techniques or nipple creams.

Pelvic floor recovery: The pelvic floor muscles may be weakened after pregnancy, leading to incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse. Pelvic floor exercises, AKA Kegels, can help women regain strength in this area.

The postpartum period is a transition period and healing for women’s bodies. It’s important to take care of yourself during this time, including getting plenty of rest, staying hydrated, and following a healthy diet. 

It’s also essential to listen to your body and seek medical attention if you experience any concerning symptoms or complications. With proper care and attention, women can successfully recover from pregnancy and childbirth and return to their pre-pregnancy state.

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Adam Sandler Breaks His Rotten Tomatoes Record

Celebrity News Staff 2 Celebrity News Staff 2 on January 17, 2025

The new best-reviewed film of all time belongs to Adam Sandler.

You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, the actor-comedian’s most recent Netflix feature, has managed to garner a higher Rotten Tomatoes score than any of his prior movies in the 34 years he has been making movies.

The teen comedy has a 96 percent “Fresh” rating on the website since it started streaming on Friday.

That just beats out Hustle (93%) from 2022, The Meyerowitz Stories (92%) from 2017, and Uncut Gems (91%) from 2019. Having said that, it’s always possible that more unfavorable evaluations of Bat Mitzvah later in the week will cause the rankings to change.

Although Sandler plays their father in the Bat Mitzvah, his adolescent daughters Sunny and Sadie star in the movie as it was produced by him.

Among the glowing reviews was The Hollywood Reporter’s, which stated: “You don’t have to be Jewish to enjoy the movie, but it certainly won’t hurt. The rampant nepotism on display has resulted in a sweet, amusing film geared toward younger audiences, who will best relate to the main character’s personal travails as she prepares for the film’s main event.”

According to the official synopsis, “Lifelong best friends Stacy (Sunny Sandler) and Lydia (Samantha Lorraine) have long dreamt of epic bat mitzvahs, but when popular boy Andy Goldfarb (Dylan Hoffman) and Hebrew school drama come between them, their perfect plans go comically awry.”

The movie, which also stars Idina Menzel, Sarah Sherman, Luis Guzmán, and Jackie Sandler, is directed by Sammi Cohen (Crush), from a script by Alison Peck, produced by Happy Madison, and distributed by Alloy Entertainment.

The undertaking is the most recent in Sandler’s ongoing $250 million Netflix contract. The actor-comedian has created an astounding eight films for the streaming service, ranging from the dramedy Sandy Wexler to the infamous Western parody The Ridiculous Six.

New comedy film from Adam Sandler

The comedy “You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah” centers on Stacy Friedman (Sunny Sandler), a youngster who is fixated on the celebrations that go along with her Hebrew school classmate’s coming-of-age ceremonies.

A real-life family affair, Sunny Sandler plays the lead role as her father, Adam Sandler, amiably drives as Stacy’s perplexed father, Danny. Although Stacy receives support from her family, notably from her mother Bree (Idina Menzel) and her sister Ronnie (Sadie Sandler), the film’s emotional center is the relationship between Stacy and Lydia.

Although Stacy and Lydia have centered their lives and parties around one another, the toughest challenges of middle school—cute boys, cool girls, and menstruation—have put their friendship to the test. Stacy is unable to comprehend Lydia’s delight with the rabbi-encouraged maturity of the mitzvah season until she overhears them sharing a kiss. Instead, Stacy declines Lydia’s invitation to her bat mitzvah, and the girl decides to redefine what her own first steps as a woman should entail.

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Danny Masterson Sentenced to 30-Year to Life for Rape

Celebrity News Staff 2 Celebrity News Staff 2 on January 17, 2025

Danny Masterson, best known for his part in “That ’70s Show,” has received a significant judicial development in which he was given a sentence of 30 years to life in prison for two rapes that took place in 2003. A high-profile lawsuit that developed over several years culminated in this decision.

During the sentencing hearing, California Superior Court Judge Charlaine F. Olmedo gave the actor a firm warning. She emphasized the seriousness of Masterson’s crimes from two decades earlier while making it clear that he was not the victim in this situation. “Your actions 20 years ago removed another person’s choice and voice,” she said. You are here because of the criminal behavior you engaged in 20 years ago.

Masterson’s accusers had the chance to share impact statements during the hearing. One victim specifically charged Danny Masterson with enjoying hurting women and labeled it as his addiction. This stirring testimony clarified the psychological effect of his deeds.

Leah Remini, who has been a loud opponent of Danny Masterson, is said to have attended the sentence, which highlights the public interest in this issue.

In the judicial drama that started when Danny Masterson was convicted guilty of his crimes in May after a retrial, this sentencing represents a critical turning point. In November 2022, the first trial had ended in a deadlocked jury, but the second trial had produced a conviction. It’s crucial to remember that the jury in the retrial only agreed on two of the three counts, with the third count being ruled a mistrial and dismissed.

Brutal experiences were described by the three women who came forward to accuse Masterson of sexual abuse. One victim claimed she was raped in 2001, another in April 2003, and a third somewhere in the fall and winter of 2003, according to their statements. It’s interesting to note that all of the accusers are said to be connected to the Church of Scientology, and their initial reluctance to report the crimes was attributed to supposed church discouragement. They did, however, leave the company afterwards.

Disturbing details of the alleged crimes were disclosed during the second trial through witness testimony, including claims that Masterson sedated his victims before to sexually assaulting them. One victim even alleged that in order to stop him from raping her, she had to use physical force.

Danny Masterson pled innocent

Throughout the court process, Danny Masterson insisted on his innocence and entered a not guilty plea in January 2021. Tom Mesereau, his attorney, expressed certainty in his eventual exoneration, pointing to the claims’ age and asserting that they were untrue.

In addition to Masterson’s popularity, this case has drawn a lot of interest because of its ties to the Church of Scientology. Masterson, a Scientologist who has been wed to actress Bijou Phillips since 2011, surely experienced a significant change in his personal life as a result of his conviction.

After the guilty decision was announced, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón praised the three women for their bravery in coming forward and emphasized the value of consent, healthy relationships, and bystander intervention. He highlighted the group effort to build a more secure and fair society for all while expressing respect for the jury’s verdict.

This sentencing marks an important turning point in the legal system by bringing to light concerns about consent, responsibility, and the value of speaking out against sexual assault.

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Fran Drescher, the sitcom star taking on Hollywood

Celebrity News Staff 2 Celebrity News Staff 2 on January 17, 2025

Who is Fran Drescher? The woman taking on Hollywood!

The fire-and-brimstone characters that frequently lead unions in conflict with powerful corporations are rarely depicted as having a lot of Hollywood glitz.

The Screen Actors Guild (SAG), however, has always stood out in that regard. Ronald Reagan, a former US president best known at the time for appearing in corny western movies, formerly served as the union’s leader.

And Fran Drescher, the guild’s current leader, has garnered notice with a heated statement from her base in Los Angeles less than 24 hours into the guild’s battle against Hollywood’s streaming juggernauts.

She referred to companies like Netflix, Disney, and Paramount as “disgusting” and charged that they were “losing money left and right” while “giving their CEOs hundreds of millions of dollars.”

The speech, which soon gained notoriety, is representative of the larger labor rifts currently taking place around the globe. She charged that management ignored the “essential contributors that keep the machine running” in favor of “Wall Street and greed.”

Drescher’s complaints may be recognizable, but the 65-year-old’s ascent to union leadership is anything but conventional.

Fran Drescher was born in 1957 to a Jewish family in the Queens neighborhood of New York City.

She also met Peter Marc Jacobson as a student at the city’s Hillcrest High School, and they later got married in 1977 when she was just 21 years old.

She recounted in 2010 that the couple were “just kids and didn’t know who we truly were” when they got married. Together, we underwent a great deal. Nevertheless, he would quickly take over as her main creative partner.

Fran Drescher has paid her dues on the screen.

Her first break in Hollywood came from a small part in John Travolta’s blockbuster Saturday Night Fever.

She had a brief cameo appearance as a club dancer and asked the Hollywood star, “So, are you as good in bed as you are on the dance floor?”

Before gaining a co-starring position in the short-lived comedy Princesses, she quickly achieved popularity with a number of cinematic appearances, including the highly acclaimed This is Spinal Tap, where she played publicist Bobbi Flekman.

She rose to popularity, however, as the creator and star of the US sitcom The Nanny, in which she played Jewish fashionista Fran Fine, a nanny for a wealthy British family.

She received two Emmy nods and two Golden Globe nominations for the program, which she produced and co-wrote with Jacobsen. The program aired on the CBS network from 1993 to 1999.

He came out as gay after Drescher and Jacobsen’s divorce in 1999.

Although they kept working together creatively, they wrote the sitcom Happily Divorced, in which she played an actress coming to terms with the fact that her husband is gay.

Cancer survivor Drescher released a book called Cancer Schmancer in which she talked about her experience getting treated for the disease and the eight years of incorrect diagnoses that came before it. She subsequently established the same-named organization, which advocates for healthcare reform.

Fran Drescher has participated in politics throughout of her professional life. She decided against running to succeed Senator Hillary Clinton as senator for New York after endorsing her in the 2008 presidential election.

She also frequently captions pictures with statements like “Capitalism has become another word for Ruling Class Elite!” She has long expressed thoughts on the political left.

She identified herself a “anti-capitalist” in a 2017 interview with Vulture, adding that she was not “anti-making money,” but that it needed to be “calibrated within the spectrum of what’s a true value.”

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She eventually started a campaign to lead the SAG as a result of her political activism. She prevailed in a contentious contest to lead the guild in 2021 over actor Matthew Modine.

The rivalry between the two, who each represented a different part of the union, grew so sour that Modine accused Drescher of circulating false information about him.

Size Zero Normalization: Fall-Winter 2023 Runways and the Rise of Weight Loss Medications

Celebrity News Staff 2 Celebrity News Staff 2 on January 17, 2025

The Fall-Winter 2023 style season has gone back and forth, abandoning a disturbing pattern. There were few plus-size models on the runways in New York, London, Milan, and Paris, despite recent progress in body positivity and inclusivity. This is especially concerning given the ongoing convergence of remedy weight reduction meds accessible available.

There are now five injectable drugs that can be used as appetite suppressants that are accessible by prescription in the United States. These consist of Wegovy and Ozempic, both of which have semaglutide as their active component. 

Ozempic is fundamentally used to treat Type 2 diabetes yet has likewise been accounted for as a Hollywood weight reduction mystery. Even the comedian Chelsea Handler asserted that her “anti-aging doctor just hands (Ozempic) out to anyone.” In the interim, Elon Musk tweeted about being on Wegovy.

In the Unified Realm, two weight reduction meds have been supported, denoting the biggest flood of such drugs in the country in nearly 10 years. Rybelsus, one of these medications, is taken orally.

It is alarming enough that these weight loss drugs are becoming more popular. However, when combined with the dearth of plus-size models on the Fall/Winter 2023 catwalks, it is evident that the desire of size zero is becoming more common and approachable.

This rollback on body positivity and inclusivity in the fashion industry has been widely criticized in the style media. And its potential impact is being assessed more broadly. With prescription weight loss medications readily available, the message being sent to society is that being thin is a necessity, regardless of the potential harm to one’s health.

It’s important to remember that there is no one “ideal” body type. Bodies come in all shapes and sizes, and all are deserving of love, respect, and representation. The fashion industry has made progress towards inclusivity in recent years, and it’s vital that this progress continues.

Furthermore, the promotion of potentially harmful weight loss medications as a quick fix only perpetuates harmful diet culture and ignores the root causes of weight stigma and discrimination. Rather than prioritizing weight loss, we should prioritize overall health and well-being through practices such as intuitive eating and movement for pleasure, not punishment.

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Fashion in Recent Years

Despite some progress made in recent years, this season saw a visible lack of plus-size models on the catwalks of major fashion houses.

In 2020, Fendi made headlines by casting models Jill Kortleve and Paloma Elsesser, who are outside of the traditional sample size range, for their runway show. Similarly, Valentino’s haute couture show in January 2022 featured models of various body types. However, this season, both brands were noticeably lacking in curve bodies on their runways.

According to a size inclusivity report by Vogue Business, 95.6% of all looks presented for Fall-Winter 2023 were in a size US 0-4, despite the fact that 68% of American women wear a size US 14 or above. The number of mid and plus-size models also dropped by 24% compared to the Spring-Summer 2023 shows, according to fashion search engine Tagwalk.

IMG model agent Mina White, who represents plus-size and curve supermodels, including Ashley Graham and Elsesser, expressed frustration at the lack of size diversity on the runways this season. “It was frustrating to see some of these designers not using curved bodies where they had in the past,” she said.

Fashion journalist Amy Odell went even further, writing in her Substack newsletter that “representing a wide array of body shapes and sizes in runway shows or in fashion imagery is not a priority for the industry.”

However, there were some smaller brands that pushed ahead with size diversity this season. In London, Di Petsa, Karoline Vitto, and Sinead O’Dwyer showcased lineups of size-diverse models. In New York, Christian Siriano, Coach, Kim Shui, Collina Strada, and Bach Mai stood out for their inclusivity. Belgian brand Esther Manas also continued to be a consistent flag-bearer for size diversity, staging one of Paris’s most refreshing runways with an assortment of fun, sensual, feminine looks that complimented a range of bodies.

While there were a few mid- and plus-size castings to be seen elsewhere, the lack of size diversity on the Fall-Winter 2023 runways highlights the ongoing issue of size inclusivity in the fashion industry. As the industry faces increasing pressure to be more inclusive and representative, it’s time for brands to take meaningful action to make size diversity a priority.

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Fit Only One Body Type

The majority of runway models still adhere to a narrow beauty standard, with sample sizes often being tailored to fit only one body type. This means that plus-size models, who already face significant barriers in the industry, are often left out of casting calls or left to wear ill-fitting clothes that do not represent their bodies.

Despite the challenges, there are signs of progress. More and more fashion campaigns, magazine covers and editorial shoots are featuring plus-size models, and there is growing enthusiasm for inclusivity. However, as fashion consultant and former model Rachel Peru White notes, this progress can only go so far without a fundamental change to the industry’s approach to sample sizes.

White argues that prioritizing the same body type in sample sizes is a major part of the problem. Fashion houses use sample sizes to save time and money, as they can be easily interchangeable among models. However, this approach also reinforces a narrow beauty standard and excludes a significant portion of the population from participating in the industry. White suggests that an industry-wide standard could be established, with a few different body types catered to in sample sizes, to ensure more inclusivity and diversity.

Stylist and editor Francesca Burns also emphasizes the importance of major fashion brands taking responsibility for promoting inclusivity. Rather than putting the burden solely on young designers, Burns argues that powerhouses in the industry need to take action and prioritize inclusivity. This could take the form of increased representation on the runway and in advertising campaigns, as well as a more intentional approach to designing for a wider range of body types.

Inclusive representation matters, not just for the sake of fairness, but for the bottom line as well. As the fashion industry continues to adapt to changing cultural and social norms, brands that prioritize inclusivity will be better positioned to connect with consumers who are seeking out products and brands that align with their values. It’s time for the industry to take a hard look at its practices and make a concerted effort to create a more inclusive, diverse and equitable future.

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Timothée Chalamet’s Musical Talent Shines in Upcoming Wonka Prequel

Celebrity News Staff 2 Celebrity News Staff 2 on January 17, 2025

Director Paul King Compares Chalamet’s Singing Voice to Bing Crosby

In the world of entertainment, Timothée Chalamet is not just a visual delight but also a vocal sensation. According to Paul King, the director of the upcoming Willy Wonka prequel titled “Wonka,” Chalamet, aged 27, showcases his musical talents in the film, proving that he’s more than just a handsome face. While “Wonka” is not a full-fledged musical, Chalamet treats the audience to a song or two, revealing his impressive vocal prowess.

King enthusiastically praises Chalamet’s singing abilities, likening them to the legendary Bing Crosby. He raves, “[Chalamet]’s got a beautiful singing voice.” Comparing the young actor to Bing Crosby, a musical icon known for his distinctive baritone and iconic hits like “White Christmas,” speaks volumes about Chalamet’s talent.

Bing Crosby, who left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, was not only a renowned singer but also an accomplished actor and media personality. His use of jazz phrasing and early embrace of the microphone’s intimacy propelled him to become one of the most successful crooners of all time. Crosby’s rendition of “White Christmas” even holds the Guinness World Record for being the best-selling physical single of all time.

Despite not being a traditional musical, “Wonka” will introduce Chalamet’s singing skills to the audience. As King explains, “The Oompa Loompas sing a lot in the book,” referring to the source material by Willy Wonka author Roald Dahl, which often incorporates poetry. King’s vision for the film is to make it more like a movie with songs rather than a full-blown musical, ensuring that the songs seamlessly blend into the storytelling.

“Wonka” boasts a talented cast, including Sally Hawkins, Olivia Colman, Rowan Atkinson, and even Hugh Grant, who will appear as an Oompa-Loompa and may also showcase his singing abilities. Chalamet’s musical journey in film doesn’t stop here, as he is set to portray the iconic musician Bob Dylan in the biopic “Going Electric.” Despite online rumors, Chalamet confirmed that the project is still in progress, and he is fully committed to preparing for the role, hinting at a promising future for his musical endeavors in cinema.

As Timothée Chalamet continues to impress with his multifaceted talents, fans eagerly await the release of “Wonka” to experience his beautiful singing voice alongside his captivating acting skills on the silver screen.