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Ellen DeGeneres Vows to Use Her Show to Amplify Black Voice and Educate Her Audience
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Ellen DeGeneres Vows to Use Her Show to Amplify Black Voice and Educate Her Audience

The 'Finding Dory' star promises to use her platform to be a better ally to the people of color during her speech as she accepts her latest Daytime Emmy Award.

Matt Bomer Would Love to Direct 'American Horror Story' Spin-Off
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Matt Bomer Would Love to Direct 'American Horror Story' Spin-Off

The 'White Collar' alum would be happy to return for the next 'American Horror Story' and is especially keen to step behind the lens for the newly-announced spin-off project.

Kelly Clarkson Gives Estranged Husband Shoutout After Winning Her First Daytime Emmy
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Kelly Clarkson Gives Estranged Husband Shoutout After Winning Her First Daytime Emmy

The 'Kelly Clarkson Show' host is over the moon as she has been named an Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host at the 2020 Daytime Emmy Awards, thanks to her talk show.

'Young and Restless', 'Bold and Beautiful, 'General Hospital' Win at 2020 Daytime Emmys
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'Young and Restless', 'Bold and Beautiful, 'General Hospital' Win at 2020 Daytime Emmys

The other big winners at the first-ever virtual Daytime Emmy Awards include 'Jeopardy', 'The View' as well as Ellen DeGeneres and Kelly Clarkson for their respective talk shows.

'Downton Abbey' Cast Supported Each Other Throughout COVID-19 Lockdown via Zoom Calls
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'Downton Abbey' Cast Supported Each Other Throughout COVID-19 Lockdown via Zoom Calls

Laura Carmichael, who played Lady Edith in six seasons of the period drama series and its movie spin-off, reveals it was her co-star Jim Carter who instigated their online chats.

'The Simpsons' Announces It Will Stop Using White Actors to Voice Non-White Characters
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'The Simpsons' Announces It Will Stop Using White Actors to Voice Non-White Characters

Meanwhile, 'Family Guy' voice actor Mike Henry also reveals on his social media account that he will no longer voice Cleveland Brown on the FOX animated series.

Luke Evans Joins Nicole Kidman in 'Nine Perfect Strangers'
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Luke Evans Joins Nicole Kidman in 'Nine Perfect Strangers'

The 'Beauty and the Beast' actor is confirmed to play one of the strangers in the upcoming television adaptation of the bestselling novel by David E. Kelley.

Boris Johnson's U.K. Coronavirus Crisis Adapted Into New TV Series
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Boris Johnson's U.K. Coronavirus Crisis Adapted Into New TV Series

The U.K. health crisis and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's initial refusal to issue lockdown amid Covid-19 pandemic are confirmed to be dramatized into a TV show.

'The Office' Deletes Blackface Scene
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'The Office' Deletes Blackface Scene

The creator Greg Daniels has edited a 2012 episode called 'Dwight Christmas' which originally contained a scene featuring Rainn Wilson with blackface depiction.

Giancarlo Esposito to Host Docuseries Tied to 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul'
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Giancarlo Esposito to Host Docuseries Tied to 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul'

'The Broken and the Bad' will see the actor, who portrays fast food mogul/drug lord Gus Fring in the franchise, revisiting unforgettable moments from both shows.

Gillian Anderson: 'Sex Education' Makes It Okay to Be Who You Are
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Gillian Anderson: 'Sex Education' Makes It Okay to Be Who You Are

Thrilled to be part of the hit Netflix series, the actress playing sex therapist Jean Milburn expresses her appreciation over its diverse cast and discussions of sensitive and taboo subject matters.

Demi Lovato to Share Journey After Drug Overdose in New Docu-Series
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Demi Lovato to Share Journey After Drug Overdose in New Docu-Series

The 'Cool for the Summer' hitmaker has landed a new documentary series on YouTube to allow fans a look into her struggle to rebuild career following her 2018 drug overdose.

Kristen Bell Apologizes for Taking Biracial Role in 'Central Park'
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Kristen Bell Apologizes for Taking Biracial Role in 'Central Park'

The 'Frozen' actress regrets lending her voice to a mixed-race character in the comedy series, admitting she has a 'lack of awareness of [her] pervasive privilege.'

'Scrubs' Episodes Featuring Blackface Yanked Off Hulu
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'Scrubs' Episodes Featuring Blackface Yanked Off Hulu

One of the deleted episodes features Zach Braff's character in blackface while another outing sees his co-star Sarah Chalke's character wearing dark face paint.

'Narcos' Producers to Develop TV Adaptation of 'The Phantom of the Opera'
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'Narcos' Producers to Develop TV Adaptation of 'The Phantom of the Opera'

The project of adapting Gaston Leroux's beloved story into a six-part TV mini-series is said to be in the early stages with writer Anthony Horowitz being tapped to reimagine the dark romance.

Oprah Winfrey to Address Emotional Toll Black Fathers Endure in New TV Special
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Oprah Winfrey to Address Emotional Toll Black Fathers Endure in New TV Special

'OWN Spotlight: Oprah and 100 Black Fathers' will see the media mogul talking to filmmaker Tyler Perry, rapper and activist Killer Mike, and actor Courtney B. Vance among others.

Jenny Slate Steps Down From 'Big Mouth' to Give Missy to Black Actress
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Jenny Slate Steps Down From 'Big Mouth' to Give Missy to Black Actress

'Central Park' producers have also taken similar step in dealing with their mixed-race character by announcing that Kristen Bell will no longer voice Molly on the Apple TV series.

Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones Reprise 'Normal People' Characters for Comic Relief Specials
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Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones Reprise 'Normal People' Characters for Comic Relief Specials

Co-founder Richard Curtis promises that the two skits, which will be debuted as part of Ireland's RTE Does Comic Relief, will be 'so much better than anything we've ever made.'

Paris Jackson Teases Her 'Unfiltered' Series Using Unreleased Footage of Late Father Michael
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Paris Jackson Teases Her 'Unfiltered' Series Using Unreleased Footage of Late Father Michael

Along with the trailer for 'Unfiltered: Paris Jackson and Gabriel Glenn', the daughter of the 'Billie Jean' hitmaker releases new music as part of The Soundflowers.

'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Scraps Four Episodes in Response to Black Lives Matter Protests
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'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Scraps Four Episodes in Response to Black Lives Matter Protests

When addressing the issue, series star Terry Crews confesses that he and his fellow cast members have had deep conversations and are adamant to use their platform in the best way possible.