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Ellen DeGeneres’ apology had poor timing. Fans and media waited to see if and when DeGeneres, 62, would address the alleged “toxic” work environment that is her eponymous daytime talk show, and they finally received it on Thursday. Unfortunately, it arrived only hours before 36 former employees accused “Ellen Show” executives of sexual misconduct. In …
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Dozens of former staffers on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” have alleged that top executives who work behind the scenes have engaged in sexual misconduct with lower-level employees — including one who asked for a hand job and oral sex, according to a new report. BuzzFeed News reported Thursday that it spoke with 36 former employees …
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Naya Rivera will be featured on Season 3 of Netflix’s “Sugar Rush,” which may be her final television appearance. The “Glee” star filmed an episode of the show as a guest judge in February, before the coronavirus pandemic began and subsequent filming was shut down. The episode of “Sugar Rush” is reportedly the last thing …
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Embattled talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has addressed allegations of a “toxic” workplace culture in a memo to staff Thursday. The longtime host wrote that she intends to “correct” issues raised about behind-the-scenes behavior on her eponymous show, according to the Hollywood Reporter, which first revealed the memo. “As we’ve grown exponentially, I’ve not been …
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The nominees for the 2020 MTV VMAs were unveiled Thursday, with Lady Gaga and defending artist of the year Ariana Grande topping the list with nine VMA noms apiece. Following the two singers are The Weeknd and Billy Eilish, bringing in six nominations each. All four are up for the show’s marquee video of the …
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Quarantine hasn’t been kind to Ellen DeGeneres. The once-beloved daytime talk show host, 62, has come under fire in recent months her alleged cruel behavior. The allegations, which first began on Podcaster Kevin Porter’s Twitter and ended in a Buzzfeed News report, ultimately prompted WarnerMedia to launch an official investigation with assistance from a third-party …
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Ellen left a less-than-DeGeneres impression Down Under. The television host’s staff were walking on eggshells as they made a series of “bizarre” demands during a 2013 appearance on Australia’s “Today” show, a former producer on the morning program claimed. “[Ellen DeGeneres’] producers called us aside … and said, ‘Now, Neil, no one is to talk …
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A slew of classic black comedies including “Sister, Sister,” “Moesha” and “Girlfriends” are heading to Netflix. The streamer has picked up seven library titles as part of its push of its Strong Black Lead strand. In addition to “Sister, Sister,” “Moesha” and “Girlfriends,” it has bought the rights to “The Game,” “One on One” and …
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EXCLUSIVE: Two of America’s longest-running gameshows, “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy!” are heading back to the studio. Both shows were hit by the COVID-19 production shutdown but Deadline understands that both syndicated shows, which come from Sony Pictures Television and CBS Television Distribution, are set to start filming this week and next. There will, however, …
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Instant analysis is a slippery slope, but let’s face it: This year’s Primetime Emmy nominations offered few surprises. This year’s menu of nominees — announced Tuesday morning by a raucous, overly enthusiastic Leslie Jones and presenters Josh Gad, Laverne Cox and Tatiana Maslany — includes an overabundance of “I’ll have the usual” nods. (Note to …
Ellen DeGeneres’ apology had poor timing. Fans and media waited to see if and when DeGeneres, 62, would address the alleged “toxic” work environment that is her eponymous daytime talk show, and they finally received it on Thursday. Unfortunately, it arrived only hours before 36 former employees accused “Ellen Show” executives of sexual misconduct. In …
