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Haley Kluge editorSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched the “Women Tell All” March 1 episode of “The Bachelor.”Chris Harrison has been the source of tension throughout the “Bachelor” franchise after his remarks defending Rachael Kirkconnell’s problematic past, and he has since been temporarily relieved of hosting duty (Emmanuel Acho has been tapped to host the post-finale episode), but his presence was still felt during this season’s pre-taped “Women Tell All” special

franchise. A source tells ET that Emmanuel Acho is excited to be hosting this season's e special following host Chris Harrison temporarily stepping down from his duties.It was announced on Saturday that Acho is hosting the special on March 15.

Showbiz shares sparkled Monday starting off March with a major market rally around reopening, another vaccine rollout, a stimulus bill and a combo of upbeat earnings and streaming forecasts.

ITV Studios has boosted its Nordic credentials, taking majority control of Danish production company Apple Tree Productions, whose shows include Netflix supernatural thriller Equinox. ITV has boosted its stake in Apple Tree from 25 percent to 51 percent, the company announced Monday, saying the move was part of a broader strategy to strengthen its global scripted production base.

perceived lack of inclusivity, and its mostly virtual Golden Globes ceremony dogged by technical issues, the opening salvo in the pandemic-affected awards season also signalled that Hollywood’s mood is underscored with a sense of grief. The late actor Chadwick Boseman posthumously won the best actor (drama) prize for his role as trumpeter Levee Green in 1920s-set drama Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.

Chris Harrison stepped down amid a controversy over excusing alleged racism.The show announced the change on its Instagram account Saturday night — and Acho, 30, could hardly contain his excitement.“IT’S OFFICIAL: I’ve accepted the Rose & am honored to be hosting the @bachelorabc After the Final Rose this year,” the Dallas-born bruiser wrote on Twitter. “It’s been a pivotal season & this episode will be one of the most storied shows in its history.

Emmanuel Acho is stepping in for Chris Harrison as the new host of the After the Final Rose special for Matt James’ season 25 of The Bachelor.

Chris Harrison's spot for s upcoming special, it was announced on Saturday.Harrison announced on Feb. 13, in his second apology for defending contestant Rachael Kirkconnell's racist actions, that he'd be taking time off and would not be hosting the special with Matt James and his final pick.«It’s both an honor and privilege to be hosting.

Emmanuel Acho is heading to The Bachelor!

Emmanuel Acho has been named as Chris Harrison’s replacement on “After The Final Rose”.

Chris Harrison will be replaced by Emmanuel Acho for the “After the Final Rose” episode, Variety has learned.Acho is a best-selling author and the host of the online series “Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man,” which serves to spark meaningful dialogue around racial ignorance. The show launched in June 2020 and has more than 80 million views to date.

Disney+ will dramatically expand its subscriber edge over Netflix in the Asia-Pacific region in 2021, according to a report released Wednesday by research consultancy Media Partners Asia. Meaningful comparisons between the two streaming services in the region are somewhat difficult to draw, however, due to differences in pricing and the markets where each company is strongest.

Moet Hennessy is acquiring a 50% stake in rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z’s Champagne brand in an effort to up its cool factor and expand distribution.

Moet Hennessy is acquiring a 50% stake in rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z’s Champagne brand in an effort to up its cool factor and expand distribution.Terms of the deal, which was announced Monday, weren’t released.Armand de Brignac, known familiarly as Ace of Spades because of its distinctive label, is produced in France's Champagne region by a father and son who are 12th and 13th generation wine growers.Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, gave the brand a boost in 2006 when he featured one

EXCLUSIVE: Deniese Davis wants to bring some reform to Hollywood, literally.

The Hollywood veteran and La La Land Oscar-winner is all set to play the iconic role of Cruella De Vil in her upcoming movie! First introduced in Dodie Smith’s 1956 novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians is reimagined and releasing back with Emma in the lead as the iconic villain! In addition to Stone taking on the eponymous dog-hating villain, the movie also Emma Thompson, Joel Fry, Paul Walter Hauser, Emily Beecham, and Mark Strong.