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Woman who says she's the real Martha from 'Baby Reindeer' sues Netflix for defamation
Read full article: Woman who says she's the real Martha from 'Baby Reindeer' sues Netflix for defamationA woman who says she is the inspiration for the relentless stalker at the center of Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer” is suing the streaming giant for defamation and is seeking at least $170 million in damages.
Qatar says worker deaths for World Cup 'between 400 and 500'
Read full article: Qatar says worker deaths for World Cup 'between 400 and 500'A top Qatari official involved in preparing his country’s hosting of the World Cup has put the number of worker deaths for the tournament “between 400 and 500” for the first time.
Ronaldo delivers scathing criticism of United in interview
Read full article: Ronaldo delivers scathing criticism of United in interviewCristiano Ronaldo’s highly anticipated tell-all interview with Piers Morgan has finally been broadcast and few at Manchester United have been spared in his scathing condemnation of the club.
UK regulator clears Piers Morgan over comments on Meghan
Read full article: UK regulator clears Piers Morgan over comments on MeghanBritain’s media regulator has cleared TV personality and journalist Piers Morgan of any violations for making comments about Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, that drew more than 50,000 viewer complaints.
Osbourne off 'The Talk' after inquiry into racism discussion
Read full article: Osbourne off 'The Talk' after inquiry into racism discussionFILE - Sharon Osbourne arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 22, 2019, in Los Angeles. CBS says Sharon Osbourne will no longer appear on its daytime show "The Talk" after a heated on-air discussion about racism earlier this month. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – CBS says Sharon Osbourne will no longer appear on its daytime show “The Talk” after a heated on-air discussion about racism earlier this month. AdAfter a commercial break, the discussion continued with Osbourne telling Underwood at one point: “Don’t try to cry. Sharon Osbourne, a manager for her husband and other musicians, was a judge on the British talent show “The X Factor” and on “America’s Got Talent.”
CBS says 'The Talk' staying off air after racism talk
Read full article: CBS says 'The Talk' staying off air after racism talkFILE - Sharon Osbourne attends a special screening of "A Million Little Pieces" on Dec. 4, 2019, in Los Angeles. CBS says its daytime show "The Talk" will stay on hiatus for another week after a discussion about racism involving co-host Sharon Osbourne went off the rails last week. Osbourne reacted with anger and profanity when asked to talk about her support and friendship with British TV personality Piers Morgan. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – CBS says its daytime show “The Talk” will stay on hiatus for another week after a discussion about racism involving co-host Sharon Osbourne went off the rails last week. At one point Osbourne said to Underwood, “don't try to cry.
Meghan and Harry spark anger, soul-searching in UK media
Read full article: Meghan and Harry spark anger, soul-searching in UK mediaNewspapers on display with front pages featuring images of members of the royal family, outside a shop in London, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. But the couple identified an even bigger villain: the British media, which they accused of racist bullying and personal attacks. They argue that, while some tabloids occasionally go too far, journalists play a vital role holding Britain’s taxpayer-funded royal family to account. Harry depicted a toxic relationship between monarchy and media, saying the royal family was “scared” of the tabloid press. The allegations stirred a passionate response that has toppled two senior British media figures.
Invalidations of Meghan's claims of racism hurt Black women
Read full article: Invalidations of Meghan's claims of racism hurt Black womenBut for many Black women worldwide, the headlines and social media discussions were painfully familiar. With social media conversations questioning whether racism affected Meghan's treatment by the British press and royal family, many Black women say it is yet another example of a Black woman’s experiences with racism being disregarded and denied. AdFleary said the UK has a long history of dismissing Black women in conversations about racism. And that denial is something Black women face every day, she said. “Very often, Black women in conference rooms and offices experience discrimination and have no recourse, in the same way that one of the more powerful Black women in the world had no recourse except to give it all up,” McGhee said of Meghan.
Complaints pour in over UK presenter's comments on Meghan
Read full article: Complaints pour in over UK presenter's comments on MeghanBritish television host Piers Morgan laughs as he speaks to reporters outside his home in Kensington, central London, Wednesday March 10, 2021. Morgan quit the Good Morning Britain program on Tuesday after making controversial comments about the Duchess of Sussex. The U.K.s media watchdog said earlier Tuesday it was launching an investigation into the show under its harm and offense rules after receiving more than 41,000 complaints about Morgans comments on Meghan. (Jonathan Brady/PA via AP)LONDON – Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, complained to Britain’s ITV about presenter Piers Morgan’s comments on her interview with Oprah Winfrey, the channel’s news operation reported. “If people want to believe Meghan Markle, that’s entirely their right,” he said, using Meghan’s maiden name.
World viewership of royals' interview nearly 50 million
Read full article: World viewership of royals' interview nearly 50 millionIt aired a night later in Britain, where ITV said it had 13.3 million viewers, a huge number for a smaller country. Powered by Winfrey and royals, CBS won the week with an average of 6 million viewers in prime time. ABC had 3.5 million, NBC had 3.2 million, Fox had 2.5 million, Univision had 1.3 million, Ion Television had 1.1 million and Telemundo had 1 million. MSNBC had 1.88 million, TNT had 1.41 million, CNN had 1.25 million and HGTV had 1.11 million. ABC's “World News Tonight” won the evening news ratings race with an average of 9.3 million viewers.
Piers Morgan quits talk show after comments about Meghan
Read full article: Piers Morgan quits talk show after comments about MeghanFILE - In this Friday, Oct. 25, 2019 file photo, Piers Morgan arrives at the BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. British talk show host Piers Morgan has quit the show Good Morning Britain after making controversial comments about the Duchess of Sussex. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, file)LONDON – British talk show host Piers Morgan on Tuesday quit “Good Morning Britain” after making contentious comments about Meghan following her bombshell interview about the royal family. AdMorgan, 55, said Monday on “Good Morning Britain” during a discussion about Meghan's revelations that "I’m sorry, I don’t believe a word she says. That drew criticism from many, including the mental health charity Mind, which said it was disappointed and concerned by Morgan’s comments on not believing Meghan’s experiences about having suicidal thoughts. He joined “Good Morning Britain” in 2015.
Larry King, broadcasting giant for half-century, dies at 87
Read full article: Larry King, broadcasting giant for half-century, dies at 87King died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, his production company, Ora Media, tweeted. In its early years, “Larry King Live” was based in Washington, which gave the show an air of gravitas. “Do you know who I am?”“Always loved Larry King and will miss him,” Seinfeld tweeted Saturday. Originating from Washington on the Mutual network, “The Larry King Show” was eventually heard on more than 300 stations and made King a national phenomenon. “Larry King Live” debuted on June 1, 1985, and became CNN’s highest-rated program.
Mickey Rourke Is Nearly Unrecognizable in Bizarre TV Interview: Watch
Read full article: Mickey Rourke Is Nearly Unrecognizable in Bizarre TV Interview: WatchThe most unusual part of it all, though, was Rourkes face, which looked significantly different from how fans remembered it. He knows more than I know about whats going on.After rambling for a bit, Morgan cut Rourke off and re-asked his question. I never really felt like being back at the top. RELATED CONTENT:Mickey Rourke Continues to Wear Super Revealing Workout Clothes -- See the Pic! Mickey Rourke Debuts Fabulous Hairpiece and Spray TanMickey Rourke's Skin-Tight Workout Pants Are Very Revealing
Piers Morgan Responds to Jameela Jamil After She Calls Him the 'Thirstiest B**ch Alive'
Read full article: Piers Morgan Responds to Jameela Jamil After She Calls Him the 'Thirstiest B**ch Alive'Jameela Jamil isn't here for Piers Morgan's criticismThe Good Place star called Morgan the "thirstiest b**ch alive" on Twitter on Monday, after he slammed her involvement in the upcoming September issue of British Vogue that Meghan Markle guest-edited. https://t.co/4SGdb8Tb2h Jameela Jamil (@jameelajamil) July 30, 2019"He is just the thirstiest b**ch alive," she added. Jameela Jamil (@jameelajamil) July 30, 2019On Tuesday, Jamil followed up, telling a fan that the headline-making TV personality has an "especially critical eye for women in general. "I don't have any issue with your gender or skin colour, @jameelajamil," Morgan tweeted. RELATED CONTENT:Ariana Grande and Piers Morgan 'Bonded' and 'Cried' Over Drinks Following Twitter FeudChris Evans Calls Out Piers Morgan for Questioning Daniel Craig's Manhood for Using a Baby CarrierPiers Morgan Says Meghan Markle's Dad Was Paid for First TV Interview