Prince William and Princess Kate are off to the races at the 2023 Royal Ascot.
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Niecy Nash-Betts, 53, graced the latest cover of Variety‘s Emmy Extra Edition as the face of Women of Awards Season, where she sat down for an exclusive interview to discuss her thoughts on her controversial series “Dahmer”.
The extremely people Netflix series, which followed the murders of notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, gained infamous criticism for its graphic portrayal of murder despite the victims’ families not consenting to the series.
In 1993, tragedy struck Nash-Betts’s life when her 17-year-old brother, Michael Ensley, was fatally shot at his high school in California. Having personally experienced the depths of loss, Nash-Betts has a unique perspective on the recent controversy surrounding Netflix’s “Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”.
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“My brother was murdered on his high school campus. And you never forget,” the actress said while crying. “You’re reminded if you pass a cemetery, by a favourite song, a smell, memory, photo. If you have had a loved one die in a horrific way, it is going to be with you for the rest of your life, not just from a TV show, so the goal would be — how do people remember them?”
Nash-Betts highlighted the timeless relevance of the “Dahmer” story, as it sheds light on the continued targeting of people of colour based on their appearance.
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With Dahmer’s victims primarily being gay men of colour in an under-policed area of Milwaukee, the series confronted the systemic racism and problematic police force that enabled Dahmer’s murderous spree to persist unchecked
Prince William and Princess Kate are off to the races at the 2023 Royal Ascot.
Tom Holland has said he regrets not contacting Andrew Garfield after her took over the role of Spider-Man in 2015.Garfield’s time as the Marvel character came to an end with 2014’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2. His spell as the superhero was cut short following poor reviews and a disappointing performance at the box office.In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Holland expressed his regret at not informing Garfield that he would be his successor.“That’s because of my naivete as a kid,” he said. “I was 19 when I got cast.
Love Island’s latest bombshell contestant Scott Van-der-Sluis has quit his professional football team to enter the villa. The 22 year old goalkeeper is the latest hopeful looking to spice up proceedings on ITV2 dating show just days after two new women Leah and Charlotte caused chaos and split up couples. Scott will enter the villa on Thursday night, 15 June, and he clearly has a lot invested in the show - after it emerged he had ended his contract with Dublin team Shelbourne FC so he could take part.
As soon as DeAndre Hopkins became a free agent, The Cleveland Browns were very much in play to land the star WR. His relationship with QB Deshaun Watson, and Cleveland’s talent pool seemed perfect for the former pro-bowler. Hopkins recently had a visit with the Tennessee Titans.
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Sam Fender welcome AC/DC‘s Brian Johnson on stage at his second hometown gig at Newcastle’s St James’ Park tonight (July 10) – watch them perform ‘Back In Black’ and ‘You Shook Me All Night Long’ below.The gigs kicked off on Friday (June 9) at a first show which saw the North Shields singer-songwriter perform a host of tracks from his recent album ‘Seventeen Going Under’ and hits from his back catalogue.
Project Angel Food has announced its upcoming Lead with Love telethon will feature a slew of celebrity guests, including Carol Burnett, Cindy Crawford, Niecy Nash-Betts, Kris Jenner and Earvin “Magic” Johnson and many more. The event will take place on June 24 and broadcast live on KTLA and the KTLA YouTube channel at 7 p.m. PT. Project Angel Food and the Lead with Love fundraiser strive to end food insecurity and deliver medically tailored meals to critically ill men, women and children in Los Angeles County. “Through Lead with Love, Los Angeles comes together to support one another and help Project Angel Food’s vital mission serving those living at the intersection of health, food and financial insecurity,” Project Angel Food CEO Richard Ayoub said in a statement.
The Cleveland Browns have been one team to watch to sign DeAndre Hopkins. From Deshaun Watson going on record to say he wants him in CLE. To many big teams backing out of the race.
Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior Correspondent “The Rookie: Feds” remains on the bubble, as one of two shows at ABC awaiting news regarding a renewal — and its star, Niecy Nash-Betts, is crossing her fingers for a second season. Nash-Betts has had an in-demand year, starring in Netflix’s “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” and hosting Fox’s gameshow “Don’t Forget the Lyrics,” in addition to headlining “The Rookie: Feds.” And she’s hoping to keep her busy schedule going, continuing to play her character, Simone Clark, on the ABC police procedural. “I love my job so much, I love the people that I work with, and I love the fact that I get to work with my better half over there,” Nash-Betts says of her wife, musician Jessica Betts, who plays her love interest on “The Rookie: Feds.”
Niecy Nash-Betts faced tragedy. Her 17-year-old brother, Michael Ensley, was shot and killed at his high school in California. Nash-Betts has personally experienced the worst version of loss. That’s why when Netflix’s “Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” was condemned by victims’ families, she had a unique perspective on the criticism. “My brother was murdered on his high school campus. And you never forget,” Nash-Betts says through tears. “You’re reminded if you pass a cemetery, by a favorite song, a smell, memory, photo. If you have had a loved one die in a horrific way, it is going to be with you for the rest of your life, not just from a TV show, so the goal would be — how do people remember them? Hopefully, there is some solace in us introducing your loved ones to the world, and not just having them just be a faceless, nameless person connected to this case. That was what I prayed for.”
Ever since DeAndre Hopkins was released from the Cardinals rumors of him possibly coming to Cleveland have been flying. The Cleveland Browns have a full receiver room. It is no question who has had a better career, but on the other hand, Donovan Peoples-Jones has been stellar for Cleveland.
The 2023 WeHo Pride Parade was the place to be this weekend in the Los Angeles area!
Niecy Nash only plays a therapist on TV, but that hasn't stopped fans from sliding into her DMs asking for advice. That being said, the Emmy-award winning actress didn't hesitate to dish one piece of advice — to her younger self.Speaking to ET's Denny Directo at the Los Angeles premiere of , the 53-year-old actress said she would tell the high school version of herself that being thick's where it's at, but she'll need to be patient."'Girl, you don't have to be skinny. It's going to be alright,'" says Nash speaking to her younger self.
With the DeAndre Hopkins sweepstakes still in full swing, can the Cleveland Browns make it happen? Cleveland has done a lot this offseason to revamp both ends of the ball. Mainly working to fix their defense, a possible signing of DeAndre Hopkins could top off a great offseason. With a full season of Deshaun Watson the Cleveland Browns look scary on paper. According to BrownsNation.com, There is a mutual interest between CLE and Hopkins.
More people in receipt of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will now start moving to the new Adult Disability Payment, according to Social Security Scotland. The devolved benefit provides the same financial support as the DWP for people living in Scotland between 16 and State Pension age, who are disabled, have a long-term health condition or have a terminal illness.
Prince William and Kate Middleton attended a very special wedding on Thursday.
Angelique Jackson Ava DuVernay’s arts and social collective ARRAY has announced its slate of summer programming, including an actor’s masterclass taught by Emmy winner Niecy Nash-Betts, a cinematic celebration of Jean-Michel Basquiat and the debut of two new commissioned projects from ARRAY’s Law Enforcement Accountability Project (LEAP). The summer lineup is curated by ARRAY’s SVP of public programming, Mercedes Cooper, and in keeping with the ARRAY’s mission of “igniting social change through the cinematic arts,” all events are free to the public. “ARRAY’s focus on instigating narrative change through our non-profit ARRAY Alliance allows us to gather audiences around issues aligned with our core mission and everyday work,” said Cooper in a statement announcing the lineup.
Hayley Kiyoko will continue to use her platform for good.
Tom Sandoval got off easy during the highly-anticipated reunion special. Part two of the explosive Bravo event aired Wednesday night after being taped back in March. And one particular comment from Sandoval left Lala Kent enraged after the fact.On her Instagram Stories, Kent said she didn't hear the comment Sandoval muttered under his breath during the reunion about the conception of her 2-year-old daughter, Ocean, whom she shares with her ex-fiancé, movie producer Randall Emmett.
Splash Mountain, the Disneyland flume ride which has been criticized for racist and stereotyping related to its roots in the 1946 Disney film Song of the South, will officially close at the end of the day today to begin its renovation into an attraction based on the more modern film The Princess and the Frog. Walt Disney World closed its version of the ride in January.