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Report: Mario Batali steps away from ‘The Chew’, restaurant empire amid harassment allegations

NEW YORK (UPI) -- Celebrity chef Mario Batali is stepping away from the day-to-day operations of his restaurant empire, as well as his co-hosting position on the lifestyle program The Chew, after sexual harassment allegations against him have come to light. Four women told Eater New York Batali touched them inappropriately during the past two decades. Batali, 57, did not deny the allegations when asked to comment. "I apologize to the people I have mistreated and hurt," the cook and author said in a […]

todayDecember 12, 2017 94

Entertainment

WWE superstar Rich Swann arrested for false imprisonment, battery

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (UPI) -- WWE Superstar Rich Swann was arrested in Gainesville, Fla. Saturday night where he was charged with falsely imprisoning and battering his wife, Vannarah Riggs. The incident occurred while Swann was driving Riggs, an independent wrestler known as Su Yung, following one of her matches when the pair got into an argument. "[Swann] was critiquing [his wife's] performance and began getting angry with her," the Gainesville Police Department said in an arrest document that was released on Twitter. Riggs […]

todayDecember 12, 2017 66

Entertainment

AMC begins filming on second season of ‘The Son’ starring Pierce Brosnan

LOS ANGELES/AUSTIN (UPI) -- Production on Season 2 of The Son has begun in Austin, Texas, AMC announced this week. Joining the cast for episodes to air in 2018 are Lois Smith, Glenn Stanton, David Sullivan, Duke Davis Roberts, Alex Hernandez and Jeremy Bobb. Returning for Season 2 are Pierce Brosnan, Jacob Lofland, Henry Garrett, Paola Nunez, Zahn McClarnon, Jess Weixler, David Wilson Barnes, Sydney Lucas, James Parks and Elizabeth Frances. Kevin Murphy is the show-runner for the adaptation of Philipp Meyer's novel about multiple […]

todayDecember 10, 2017 27

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Rock legend Alice Cooper to play King Herod in NBC’s live rendition of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’

NEW YORK (UPI) -- Music icon Alice Cooper has signed on to play King Herod in NBC's staged rock concert Jesus Christ Superstar Live! David Leveaux is to direct the Bible-based show, which is to air April 1, Easter Sunday. Jesus Christ Superstar Live! is being executive produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice, Marc Platt, Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. "Alice Cooper, whose theatricality is the stuff of legend, is the perfect rock star to play Herod in our live production," Robert Greenblatt, chairman of NBC Entertainment, said in a statement Friday. […]

todayDecember 9, 2017 28

Entertainment News

Conviction stands against Brendan Dassey in ‘Making a Murderer’ case

MILWAUKEE (UPI) -- An appeals court on Friday upheld the conviction of Brendan Dassey, the Wisconsin man imprisoned for his role in a murder case described in the Netflix show Making a Murderer. Dassey, 28, is serving a lifetime prison sentence for the October 2005 sexual assault, murder and mutilation of photographer Teresa Halbach in Manitowoc County. His uncle, Steven Avery, is also serving a lifetime prison sentence in Halbach's killing. Avery did a previous stint in prison after he was wrongly […]

todayDecember 8, 2017 46

Business & Lifestyle

How Thailand has experienced the rise of the online streaming of sporting events

BANGKOK (Heartland Newsfeed/Guest Contribution) -- In Thailand, there are currently over 20 million households watch television today, roughly translating to 30 million individuals glued to their television screen. Recent studies have shown the highest concentration can be found among upcountry, urban households and that in the past three years, cable and satellite television has grown as much as 90%, but how will this trend change in the near future? In addition to cable and satellite television, Internet service is becoming […]

todayDecember 7, 2017 54

Business & Lifestyle

Former UFC star Ronda Rousey reportedly close to finalizing wrestling contract with WWE

VENICE, Calif./STAMFORD, Conn. (UPI) -- Former UFC star Ronda Rousey was once at the top of the sport, but now she is turning her efforts toward World Wresting Entertainment. Two sources close to Rousey told USA Today that she is "finalizing details" for a move to WWE. Her move has not yet been officially announced. Rousey hasn't fought since her 2016 loss to Amanda Nunes at UFC 207. She suffered her first loss from a knockout in 2015 from Holly Holm. The 30-year-old has not officially […]

todayDecember 7, 2017 60

Business & Lifestyle

Film about mobster John Gotti, starring John Travolta, dropped by Lionsgate ten days before expected release

LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- Just 10 days before its scheduled release, Lionsgate has decided not to release Gotti, a film about infamous mobster John Gotti starring John Travolta. The distribution company sold the film back to its producers, who will now meet with new distributors to release it, Tracking Board reported Tuesday. Gotti was supposed to hit theaters on Dec. 15, but will now likely not be released until early 2018, Fox News reported. The film also stars Travolta's wife, Kelly Preston, who plays Gotti's wife, Victoria Gotti. Gotti, which […]

todayDecember 6, 2017 33

Business & Lifestyle

Netflix fires ‘The Ranch’ star Danny Masterson citing sexual abuse allegations

LOS GATOS, Calif. (UPI) -- Netflix says it has fired Danny Masterson, who co-stars in its comedy series The Ranch alongside Ashton Kutcher, Debra Winger and Sam Elliott. "As a result of ongoing discussions, Netflix and the producers have written Danny Masterson out of The Ranch. [Monday] was his last day on the show, and production will resume in early 2018 without him," the streaming service said in a statement. The Hollywood Reporter said the 41-year-old actor will appear in the second half of Season 2 of The Ranch since the […]

todayDecember 5, 2017 41

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