Christiane Amanpour to debut weekly show after years of reduced presence on domestic CNN
Read full article: Christiane Amanpour to debut weekly show after years of reduced presence on domestic CNNEven Christiane Amanpour felt it was odd that CNN's best-known international journalist had little visible presence on the company's North American network for the past several years.
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CNN's Amanpour regrets equating Trump with Nazi assault
Read full article: CNN's Amanpour regrets equating Trump with Nazi assaultAmanpour says she regrets a comment equating Donald Trump's presidency with Kristallnacht, an attack on Jews in Nazi Germany seen historically as the launch of the Holocaust. Amanpour said on her weekday program that airs on PBS and CNN International that the Nazis were assaulting fact, knowledge, history and truth. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK โ CNN's Christiane Amanpour says she regrets equating President Donald Trump's tenure to Kristallnacht, an attack on Jews in Nazi Germany seen historically as the Holocaust's launch. Amanpour had noted the 82nd anniversary of Kristallnacht, an attack on Jews, their businesses and synagogues that happened Nov. 9-10, 1938. She said it was an assault on โfact, knowledge, history and truth,โ and that the Trump administration represented a modern-day attack on the same values.
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Rejoice: Kate McKinnon will play Carole Baskin in TV show, reports say
Read full article: Rejoice: Kate McKinnon will play Carole Baskin in TV show, reports sayVariety reports that there is a limited series being made about the big cat lovers, which is based off a podcast called โJoe Exotic," and it will star โSNLโs" Kate McKinnon as Baskin herself. McKinnon signed up to play Baskin in the fall, long before the masses knew anything of the epic feud between Exotic and Baskin, according to the report. Since we have McKinnon cast, the next obvious question is what actors should play the other colorful characters from โTiger King,โ such as Exotic or Doc Antle. Matthew McConaughey comes to mind, especially if youโve seen him in โDallas Buyers Club.โDanny McBride, who is known for playing trashy characters, would also nail Exotic. As for who should play Antle, who is equally as zany as Exotic, heโd have to be played by Will Ferrell.

John Cho Reportedly Injured on Set of 'Cowboy Bebop' Live-Action Series, Thanks Fans for
Read full article: John Cho Reportedly Injured on Set of 'Cowboy Bebop' Live-Action Series, Thanks Fans forJohn Cho was reportedly injured on the set of Netflix's live-action Cowboy Bebop series. Variety reports that this has led to a seven to nine-month break in production. According to Variety, the injury occurred during a rehearsed sequence that was "not considered to be a large-scale stunt." On Friday, as news broke of his injury, Cho took to Instagram to thank people for their "well wishes." Cho's Cowboy Behop co-star Mustafa Shakir left Cho a comment, writing, "Big love cowboy!

Jennifer Aniston Says She and 'Friends' Co-Stars Are Always Looking for Ways to Work
Read full article: Jennifer Aniston Says She and 'Friends' Co-Stars Are Always Looking for Ways to WorkJennifer Aniston knows Friendsfans would love to see the cast work together again. Meanwhile, fans got excited when Courteney Cox recently posted a photo with Aniston and Matt LeBlanc on her Instagram. During an interview with the Howard Stern Show this week, Aniston revealed that the whole Friends cast had dinner together at Cox's home. Of her co-stars, Cox, LeBlanc, Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow and Matthew Perry, Aniston says they all get along. Jennifer Aniston on Why She Turned Down 'Saturday Night Live' in Her 20s Embed Code RestartRELATED CONTENT:Paul Rudd Reveals He Accidentally Hurt Jennifer Aniston While Filming 'Friends' and Thought He'd Get FiredJennifer Aniston Reveals Why She Turned Down a Spot on 'SNL'Jennifer Aniston Reveals the Entire Cast of 'Friends' Reunited: 'We Laughed A Lot'

Matt Lauer's Accuser Brooke Nevils Tweets Her Thanks for Support After Sharing Her Story
Read full article: Matt Lauer's Accuser Brooke Nevils Tweets Her Thanks for Support After Sharing Her StoryFormer NBC producer Brooke Nevils is speaking out following her allegations against Matt Lauer. "I want to thank the many survivors who shared their stories with me today and offered their support," Nevils tweeted on Wednesday, following the news. He says Nevils told him, "'It hurt so bad. "Brooke Nevils is a credible young woman of good character," Curry tweeted. RELATED CONTENT:Matt Lauer's Divorce: A Timeline of His Split From Annette RoqueAnn Curry Shows Support for Matt Lauer's Accuser Brooke Nevils

Mark-Paul Gosselaar Says He Wasn't Invited for 'Saved by the Bell' Revival
Read full article: Mark-Paul Gosselaar Says He Wasn't Invited for 'Saved by the Bell' RevivalSaved by the Bell may be coming back, but Zack Morris didn't get the memo -- at least not yet. The Saved by the Bell revival will premiere on NBCUniversal's forthcoming streaming service, Peacock. The Saved by the Bell revival takes place decades after the original series ended with Zack now the governor of California, who is facing backlash for closing low-income high schools. Saved by the Bell originally ran from 1989 to 1993 on NBC, spawning two spinoffs, Save by the Bell: The College Years and Saved by the Bell: The New Class, as well as two TV movies. 'Saved by the Bell' Cast Has Touching Reunion During Night Out -- PicMark-Paul Gosselaar Reveals He Dated 'Saved by the Bell' Co-Star Elizabeth Berkley

A 'The Princess Bride' remake? Inconceivable!
Read full article: A 'The Princess Bride' remake? Inconceivable!After Sony Pictures Entertainment chief executive Tony Vinciquerra mentioned the idea of a "The Princess Bride" reboot to Variety in a profile on the film's executive producer, Norman Lear, people on Twitter were quick to respond. (CNN) - "The Princess Bride" is fine just the way it is, thank you very much. "Very famous people whose names I won't use, but they want to redo 'The Princess Bride.'" Jamie Lee Curtis, who is married to "The Princess Bride" actor Christopher Guest, had her own opinion. Well, I married the six fingered man, obviously why we have stayed together for 35 years and there is only ONE The Princess Bride and it's William Goldman and @robreiner's," she wrote.

Robert Pattinson was 'furious' over Batman leak
Read full article: Robert Pattinson was 'furious' over Batman leak(CNN) - While Robert Pattinson is thrilled to be cast as the new Batman, he was less than thrilled when the news got out early. "When that thing leaked, I was f***ing furious," he told Variety. Growing up in England, Pattinson was a fan of Tim Burton's "Batman" films, he said. The "Twilight" star told Variety he's been after the role for a while. I sort of had an idea to do it, and I'd been prodding Matt," Pattinson said.

Keanu Reeves to Reprise His Role as Neo in 'Matrix 4'
Read full article: Keanu Reeves to Reprise His Role as Neo in 'Matrix 4'A fourth Matrix film -- with Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss reprising their roles -- is officially a go, Variety reports. Lana Wachowski is set to return as write and director. The first Matrix film, released in 1999, was both a box office and critical hit, grossing over $460 million worldwide and earning four Academy Awards. The second film in the franchise, The Matrix Reloaded, was released in 2003, and the third film, The Matrix Revolutions was released six months after that. RELATED CONTENT:Keanu Reeves, the Internet's Boyfriend, Leaves Note on Fan's Sign While Filming 'Bill & Ted 3'Keanu Reeves Has Been Approached to Star in 'Almost Every' Marvel FilmFans Are Petitioning for Keanu Reeves to Be 'Time's Person of the Year'

Blake Shelton Denies Shading Lil Nas X in New Song 'Hell Right'
Read full article: Blake Shelton Denies Shading Lil Nas X in New Song 'Hell Right'"It's absolutely not throwing any kind of shade at Lil Nas X at all," a spokesperson for Shelton told Variety on Friday. Meanwhile, Lil Nas took notice of the magazine's article and in a since-deleted tweet jokingly said, "It don't slap like old town road tho." TwitterLil Nas X has been having the summer of a lifetime. RELATED CONTENT:Lil Nas X Says He Was 'Pushed by the Universe' to Come Out as GayLil Nas X Makes History as 'Old Town Road' Becomes Longest Running No. 1 Single EverGwen Stefani Teases Her Return to 'The Voice' With Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend

Jury: Katy Perry tune copied from Christian rap song
Read full article: Jury: Katy Perry tune copied from Christian rap songLOS ANGELES - Katy Perry's 2013 song "Dark Horse" was copied in part from "Joyful Noise," a song by Christian rap artist Flame, a Los Angeles jury decided Monday, according to several media reports. The unanimous decision from a nine-person jury came after a weeklong trial, during which Perry testified about the track's creation, Variety reported. Flame, whose real name is Marcus Gray, argued that "Dark Horse" infringed on his copyright by using an underlying beat from his song without permission, Variety reported. Both Perry and Dr. Luke testified that they had not heard "Joyful Noise," according to an article in the Hollywood Reporter. Technical difficulties plagued the trial, Variety reported, saying attorneys attempting to play the song were unable to make the track work.

John Fogerty pulls out of troubled Woodstock 50 festival
Read full article: John Fogerty pulls out of troubled Woodstock 50 festivalCNN(CNN) - John Fogerty has pulled out of the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Woodstock festival, according to a report by Variety. According to Variety, representatives for Fogerty -- who performed at the original Woodstock festival as the frontman of Creedence Clearwater Revival -- said in a statement that the artist "knows where he will be for the anniversary weekend of Woodstock." The festival, scheduled for August 16 to 18 in New York state, has been plagued by setbacks. Back in April, a marketing firm that was financing the festival opted to pull out, with executives telling festival organizers they were canceling the event. Last month, festival officials announced the scheduled venue for Woodstock 50, Watkins Glen International, had pulled out.

Kevin Spacey questioned about UK assault allegations, Variety report
Read full article: Kevin Spacey questioned about UK assault allegations, Variety report(CNN) - Actor Kevin Spacey, who's due to appear in court Monday in an indecent assault and battery case, has been questioned in the US by officers from London's Metropolitan Police Service over alleged sexual assault offenses in the UK, Variety reported exclusively Saturday. The report, without citing specific sources, says six allegations of sexual assault have been lodged with Scotland Yard, London's police force, by six different men between 1996 and 2013. Civil lawsuit droppedFriday, the accuser in that case dropped a civil lawsuit he had filed against Spacey a week earlier. CNN is not naming the accuser because he is an alleged victim of sexual assault. A lost cell phoneAt issue in Monday's pretrial hearing is the cell phone on which the accuser texted his girlfriend and sent a video during the alleged assault.

