Robbie Williams: Coco is ‘most chilled baby’ ever

OHMYGOSSIP — Robbie Williams says his daughter Coco is the “most chilled baby” he has ever known.
The 44-year-old singer has opened up for the first time about his and wife Ayda Field’s surprise new addition after they welcomed Colette ‘Coco’ Williams into the world last week via surrogacy, and the ‘Angels’ hitmaker is “relaxed” about becoming a dad for a third time.
Robbie – who also has kids Teddy, five, and Charlton, three, with Ayda – said: “Coco is the most chilled baby I’ve ever known.
“It’s funny. The first baby you have, ‘Shh, it’s sleeping,’ then you hear someone coming in that closes the door and you run downstairs and you go, ‘Shh! The baby!’
“Then the third one, the television’s on, the kids are playing, the dogs are barking, the baby stays asleep and the world doesn’t end.
“I wonder if the baby is so relaxed because we are relaxed.”
Robbie is pleased Teddy and Charlton are “not jealous” of their new sister.
He added to The Sun newspaper: “The kids are getting on really well with her, there’s no jealousy.
“In fact there’s just lots of love and cuddles and Teddy wants to feed her all the time. So that’s what’s going on.”
The couple announced last week they had become parents for a third time after a “long and difficult” struggle to have another baby.
Taking to Instagram, Ayda wrote: “I spy with my little eye an extra little hand … So we have been keeping a very special secret! We are delighted to share with you that we have had a baby girl….welcome to the world Colette (Coco) Josephine Williams!!
“It has been a very long and difficult path to get here, which is why we have kept it on the down low. Family comes in all forms, and this little lady, who is biologically ours, was carried by an incredible surrogate mother, to whom we will be eternally grateful. We are over the moon to have this beautiful baby girl in our lives and so blessed that we live in a world which makes this possible. As with Teddy and Charlie, we ask that you respect Coco’s privacy and allow us to grow into our new team of 5! #TeamWilliams (sic)”

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Oritse Williams charged with rape

OHMYGOSSIP — Oritse Williams has been charged with raping a fan.
The former JLS singer and his friend Jamien Nagadhana, both 31, have been accused of attacking a 20-year-old waitress after a gig in Wolverhampton in December 2016, but have denied the allegations against them.
A West Midlands police spokesperson confirmed Oritse has been charged with rape and his friend with sexual assault.
They said: “We’ve charged two men with sexual offences after an allegation of rape at a Wolverhampton hotel.”
It has been claimed the incident took place after the woman and a friend were invited back to Oritse’s hotel, Ramada Park Hall, after a solo gig at nearby Waterline, and after spending some time there, left before realising they had left personal items behind.
A source told The Sun newspaper: “She and her friend are massive JLS and Oritsé fans.
“They agreed to go back to his hotel with him and a friend he was with.
“They eventually left the room but outside they realised they left behind coats and — more importantly — a handbag with a purse in it containing taxi money to get home.
“One girl knocked on the door saying she wanted to retrieve her stuff and was let back in.
“It’s then she says she was raped.
“Police were called to the hotel shortly afterwards to a report of rape. Williams was arrested there.”
Oritse was bailed several times while the allegations were investigated.
His management company, 10 World Music, said after his initial arrest: “Oritse denies the allegations.
“The matter is in the hands of the police and it would be totally wrong for us to comment any further.”
The allegations also prompted the singer to quit his ambassador roles at the MS Society and Nordoff Robbins.
He said at the time: “It is with great sadness I’m stepping back from charity work.
“This work has always been a big motivation for me and is something close to my heart and this has not been an easy decision for me.”

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Cynthia Nixon loses political campaign

OHMYGOSSIP — Cynthia Nixon has lost her bid to be Governor of New York.
The 52-year-old actress won’t be going up against Republican candidate Marc Molinaro in the elections in November because she lost the Democratic primary to Andrew Cuomo on Thursday (13.09.18).
But the former ‘Sex and the City’ star insists she is “inspired” rather than “discouraged” by the result.
She tweeted: “While the result tonight wasn’t what we had hoped for, I’m not discouraged. I’m inspired. I hope you are too. We have fundamentally changed the political landscape in this state.
“This is more than just a campaign – this is a movement. The movement we’re building isn’t just about one candidate, or one election. It’s about offering a vision of the way things COULD work, if only we have the leadership and the political courage to make it a reality.(sic)”
Cynthia – who has children Seph, 21, and Charles, 15, with former partner Danny Mozes and son Max, seven, with wife Christine Marinoni – went on to thank those who supported her campaign and vowed to keep fighting.
She said: “Thank you all for believing and fighting and leaving it all on the field.
“We started something here in New York, and it doesn’t end today. This is just the beginning. And I know that together, we will win this fight.”
The first-time candidate had ran on a progressive platform with her focus on subjects including legalising marijuana, supporting single-payer healthcare and fixing the city’s subway system.
When she first announced her plans to run for office, Cynthia insisted it was time for more minority groups to be leaders.
She said: “Women have to lead and speak up.
“I just think we need to have more people of colour and women and LGBT people not just represented — but leading.
“If we want to fix our world, they know what’s wrong with it because they’ve been on the short end of the stick.”

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Drew Barrymore and Justin Long ‘spending time together’

OHMYGOSSIP — Drew Barrymore and Justin Long have sparked speculation they could reconcile after they started “talking more”.
The 43-year-old actress and the ‘He’s Just Not That Into You’ star – who is said to have recently split from Chvrches frontwoman Lauren Mayberry – dated eight years ago before she married Will Kopelman, and they are said to have been “spending time together” recently.
An insider told E!: “They are both single and they are spending time together. That’s all it is for now.”
The pair, who dated from 2007 to 2010, stayed friends following their split, and have forged a “very special connection and bond that never went away”.
The source added: “[They] worked together and bounced ideas off of each other from time to time.”
Drew is said to have a “fondness” for Justin, who she met on the set of ‘He’s Just Not That Into You’ in 2008.
Justin – who split from Amanda Seyfried in 2015 after two years of dating – previously praised the ’50 First Dates’ actress, saying she is “easy to be around”.
He said: “She’s effortlessly charming and easy to be around … She has this amazing ability to make anyone feel like at ease.”
Drew – who was married to Tom Green from 2001 to 2002, and Jeremy Thomas from 1994 to 1995 – previously admitted she tends to remain friendly with her exes.
Speaking in 2009 about previous boyfriends, she said: “[They] are really important to me, and I am very close with them.
“Just because the ‘in love’ doesn’t work doesn’t mean the love goes away.”

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Jeremy Clarkson to front Who Wants to be a Millionaire series

OHMYGOSSIP — Jeremy Clarkson will front a new series of ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire?’.
The former ‘Top Gear’ host will return to the hot seat for a new 10-part series due to air on ITV in early 2019, and the 58-year-old presenter joked he is looking forward to spending time away from his ‘The Grand Tour’ co-hosts James May and Richard Hammond.
He said: “I absolutely loved hosting the anniversary shows and cannot wait to spend a few precious hours away from James May and Richard Hammond, making the new ones.”
Jeremy fronted a revamped edition of the popular quiz show – previously hosted by Chris Tarrant from 1998 to 2014 – earlier this year to celebrate the programme’s 20th anniversary.
The format was changed slightly with a new Ask the Host lifeline added to the show – which requires contestants to answer 15 questions correctly to win £1 million – alongside originals Phone A Friend, Ask The Audience, and 50:50.
But Jeremy put paid to one contestant’s hopes of winning the jackpot when he wrongly advised her when she was on £8,000 and playing for £16,000, meaning she left with just £1,000.
Speaking to contestant Sarah Wilkinson afterwards, he said: “I have just cost you seven grand. There’s a horrible, horrible, cold atmosphere. I am so sorry Sarah, I really am.”
This comes after Richard previously hinted Jeremy could be close to retiring, but also admitted ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ is the “ideal” job for his pal.
Speaking in May, he said: “I think he is getting on and at some point we should him put him out to pasture, maybe in a lake.
“I think is a natural born quiz show host.
“It is a job he can do sitting down, which at his age is ideal.
“Annoyingly I think he is very good, largely because it is indoors.”

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Bond bosses ‘re-hire original scriptwriter pair’ after Danny Boyle exit

OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Bond 25’ bosses have re-hired the movie’s original scriptwriters.
Neal Purvis and Robert Wade were initially on board to pen the suave spy motion picture before director Danny Boyle and screenwriter John Hodge joined the film, but the pair are said to be back on board after the pair withdrew from the movie.
A Hollywood executive close to the production told the Daily Mail newspaper: “The Purvis and Wade treatment they wrote earlier was already signed off before the bromance with Danny Boyle and John Hodge began.”
Purvis and Wade – who have worked on six other Bond movies – will now turn their treatment into a full-on script, but the film’s new director is also expected to bring in a screenwriter to put their own spin on the motion picture.
‘Bond 25’ will see Daniel Craig reprise his role as British intelligence operative James Bond for a final time after starring in ‘Casino Royale’, ‘Quantum of Solace’, ‘Skyfall’ and ‘Spectre’, all of which were penned by Purvis and Wade alongside at least one other writer.
Despite being director-less, the movie is still expected to drop on November 8, 2019, but it has been widely speculated that the film could miss that date if a new helmer is not found soon.
What’s more, Craig added to the speculation that ‘Bond 25’ may be delayed when it was revealed last week that he has joined the cast of Rian Johnson’s new film ‘Knives Out’, and the director hinted the 50-year-old star became available after Boyle’s Bond exit.
He said: “I have been a huge fan and always wanted to work with him and as I worked on the script, trying to get it right, Ram and I were wringing our hands over who could be the detective.
“Then, serendipitously, we heard Daniel might have a small window, and it worked out. He’s an actor of extraordinary range, and we are looking forward to the fun of finding that modern detective, and collaborating with Daniel on creating a new ‘Poirot’.”
Craig is expected to start shooting ‘Knives Out’ in November, but it’s not known when a new Bond director will be appointed.
Edgar Wright and Jean-Marc Vallee are said to be among the front-runners to replace Boyle.

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Rami Malek defends Bohemian Rhapsody against criticism

OHMYGOSSIP — Rami Malek insists ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ doesn’t “shy away’ from Freddie Mercury’s sexuality or battle with AIDS.
The 37-year-old actor portrays the late Queen frontman in the upcoming biopic – which chronicles their rise to fame, culminating with their 1985 performance at ‘Live Aid’ – and though it was criticised because of a teaser trailer which seemingly glossed over the subjects, the ‘Mr. Robot’ star doesn’t think the negative comments were justified.
He said: “It’s a shame that people are making remarks after a minute teaser where you just wanna see the music.
“It’s difficult. First, let me say that I don’t think the film shies away from his sexuality or his all-consuming disease, which is obviously AIDS.
“I don’t know how you could avoid any of that, or if anyone would ever want to. It’s a bit absurd that anyone’s judging this from a minute trailer.”
And Rami believed it was important to approach Freddie’s battle with the disease and his death in 1991 in a “delicate matter” and get the tone just right.
He added in an interview with Attitude magazine: “The film needed to approach it in a delicate manner.
“You can’t shy away from it. It was an important moment to have in the film, one that ultimately is very sad but also empowering in a way. It shows you just how resilient human beings can be and how much we rely on the strength of our friends and family to get us through tough times.
“This pandemic is still very much a horrific threat to so many people in the world. It exists as a reality for so many that I think it would be a shame not to address it.”
Read the full interview with Rami in the new issue of Attitude magazine, which is available in print and digital now.

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Tom Hardy writing rap album

OHMYGOSSIP — Tom Hardy is writing a rap album.
The 40-year-old actor has been putting pen to paper on some rap and grime tunes for his debut solo record, and has enlisted the help of former David Bowie producer Sam Williams to work on the tracks.
A source said: “Tom has always had a huge passion for rapping ever since he was a young boy.
“In the past he’s put song- writing on the backburner but just recently decided to pick things up again after building a friendship with producer Sam Williams.
“They’ve been busy working on a selection of songs together for an album and it’s really starting to get some steam.”
A number of big record labels, including Warner Music, are said to have shown an interest in picking up Tom’s tunes, but he is “a bit tentative” about dropping the tracks.
The source added to The Sun newspaper: “Tom’s a bit tentative about releasing it for the world but big labels including Warner have already shown an interest in picking it up, so there is real potential for it to hit the charts.”
In January, fans of the ‘Venom’ star got to hear some of his work when his 1999 rap mix tape ‘Falling on Your A**e’, which he recorded under the name Tommy No 1, was leaked online.
In the tape – which also featured Ed Tracy, who went by his DJ name Eddie Too Tall – Tom can be heard rapping along to the ‘Godfather’ theme tune.
Tom – who began rapping as a teenager – has made no secret of his lyric spitting ability in the past, previously revealing he had recorded “loads of stuff”, and worked with Grammy-winning producers Warren Riker and Gordon Williams.
In 2011, he said: “I used to be with the guy who managed Leela James and Lauryn Hill, Pras, the Fugees and all that.
“I worked out with Warren Riker and Gordon Williams. I’ve recorded loads of stuff but it’s never been released.”

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Idris Elba’s Luther is Batman

OHMYGOSSIP — Idris Elba thinks his ‘Luther’ character is “like Batman”.
The 46-year-old actor is set to return to screens as DCI John Luther for a fifth series later this year and he’s particularly interested in exploring the way his alter ego goes through “trauma” and how it impacts on his work.
He said: “If you notice every season Luther comes out – he goes through such trauma, but comes out and ahh. I’m interested in that. Like in real life, the toll that job takes on investigative services, especially murder detectives, the things they see.
“Luther is an amplification of that story, he’s like Batman. But we do pay attention – like each season how does he get past that?”
Though Idris refused to give too many details about what will happen in the next series of the BBC drama – which hasn’t been on screen since 2015 – he has teased there will be a “few turns” ahead.
He told metro.co.uk: “All I can say is we know how long the fanbase wait for the show, and we’re never taking that lightly. So as much as we have to keep one eye on how do we not do what we’ve done before, at the same time saying to the audience ‘this is Luther’, so you recognise the traits.
“After five seasons, you kind of go ‘oh where do we go now?’ and for me I’m very excited about the season, it feels very similar to what we’ve seen but it takes a few turns. Luther is still the character we love to hate.
“It was really great getting back into the coat and being that guy again.”
Though Ruth Wilson recently left ‘The Affair’, Idris refused to confirm whether she’ll be back on ‘Luther’ as the mysterious Alice.
He simply said: “No sorry. The truth of the matter is we want the audience to have something to talk about.”

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Jay-Z named highest-earning hip-hop star

OHMYGOSSIP — Jay-Z has been named the highest-paid hip-hop star of 2018.
The ’99 Problems’ hitmaker has overtaken Diddy – who has taken the top slot for the last three years – to place first on Forbes’ annual Cash Kings list with estimated earnings of $76.5 million after touring in support of his album ‘4:44’ last year and this year embarking on his joint ‘On The Run II’ concert series with wife Beyonce, as well as his media companies.
Despite losing the top spot, Diddy still brought in a huge $64 million, largely thanks to his investments in the drinks industry, while Kendrick Lamar placed third with earnings of $58 million, most of which came from touring and endorsement deals.
Drake took fourth place with $47 million, while J. Cole was fifth with $35.5 million.
He was just ahead of joint second placed Dr. Dre and Nas, who both brought home $35 million.
Nas saw the biggest surge in earnings for the year, largely due to his acquisitions of lucrative equity stakes.
He told the publication: “[Hip-hop artists] are always advancing technology–from one turntable to two turntables and a fader.”
Rounding out the top 10 were Pitbull in eighth place with $32 million, two million more than ninth-placed Future, and Kanye West, who brought in $27.5 million.
The figures are calculated over the period of June 2017 to June 2018 and take into account pre-tax annual income from touring, record sales, streaming, publishing, merchandise sales, endorsements and other business ventures. Management, agent and attorney fees are not deducted.
Forbes’ Highest-Paid Hip-Hop Stars 2018:
1. Jay-Z ($76.5 million)
2. Diddy ($64 million)
3. Kendrick Lamar ($58 million)
4. Drake ($47 million)
5. J. Cole ($35.5 million)
6= Dr. Dre ($35 million)
6= Nas ($35 million)
8. Pitbull ($32 million)
9. Future ($30 million)
10. Kanye West ($27.5 million)

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EastEnders’ Ruby Allen to be raped

OHMYGOSSIP — EastEnders’ Ruby Allen is to be raped on her return to Walford.
The BBC One soap have teamed up with specialist service Rape Crisis – which supports women and girls who have experienced sexual violence – to explore the subject of consent for a new storyline in which Louisa Lytton’s character will be sexually assaulted.
Louisa said: “As someone that has been part of ‘EastEnders’ before, and as a viewer of the show, I know the impact a storyline such as this can have and although it is a huge responsibility.
“I feel honoured to be part of something that, by working alongside Rape Crisis, we all hope can help end the many misconceptions surrounding sexual violence.”
Viewers will see Ruby confide in pal Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) about the attack – which will not be shown on screen – which will happen at a party they both attend, but the perpetrator tells a different version of events, raising the debate about consent.
John Yorke, ‘EastEnders’ executive consultant, said: “From the original story of Kathy and Willmott-Brown, to the abuse of Little Mo by her husband, Trevor, and Linda’s attack by Dean, ‘EastEnders’ has always been at the forefront of dealing with these topical and sensitive issues.
“Whilst this story centres round an unseen rape, its real focus will challenge the stereotyping and myths that can surround sexual violence and consent.
“As a subject, it’s difficult and incredibly moving but we hope that by EastEnders tackling this issue we can raise awareness about an incredibly important issue.”
Yvonne Traynor, CEO of Rape Crisis South London, said: “It is so vital to the safety of men, women and children to understand sexual violence and not to make assumptions or believe the myths and stereotypes that are often portrayed.
“‘EastEnders’ have taken this responsibility very seriously and ensured that their portrayal of sexual violence has been thoroughly researched and is based on realism which is, sadly, so prevalent in our country today.”
The storyline will take place this autumn following Louisa’s return to Albert Square after 12 years away from Walford.
Ruby’s story comes four years after ‘EastEnders’ character Dean Wicks – who was played by Matt Di Angelo – raped Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) in the Queen Vic in October 2014.

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Hailey Baldwin is the face of Bare Minerals

OHMYGOSSIP — Hailey Baldwin is the new face of Bare Minerals.
The 21-year-old model announced the news on social media on Thursday (13.09.18) when she posted a professionally shot photo of herself in a mustard yellow sweater, sporting a fresh-faced look to showcase the makeup brand’s Power of Good campaign.
She captioned the photo: “new face of @bareminerals #cleanbeauty #powerofgood (sic)”
The Power of Good campaign – which focuses on the makeup line’s use of clean, honest ingredients – first launched this summer with the help of ‘Black Panther’ actress Letitia Wright, before also recruiting Hailey alongside fellow model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and celebrity makeup artist Nikki DeRoest.
In a post on Bare Minerals’ Instagram account, the brand – which is known for its easy-to-use mineral makeup – listed Hailey as their Clean Beauty Ambassador.
Sharing the same picture as the blonde beauty, they wrote: “Celebrating the #powerofgood with our new Global #cleanbeauty Ambassador @haileybaldwin. Tune in for LIVE #BTS coverage in our stories! (sic)”
And in a second post which showcased each of the famous faces, they introduced Letitia as Power of Good Ambassador, Rosie as Beauty Ambassador, and Nikki as Global Makeup Artist.
They wrote: “Every little choice we make has the power to create a big difference – this is the #powerofgood. Today we welcome the newest faces in our ambassador lineup. Joining Power of Good Ambassador, @letitiawright is Clean Beauty Ambassador @haileybaldwin, Beauty Ambassador @rosiehw and Global Makeup Artist @nikkideroest. #CleanBeauty (sic)”
Hailey’s spot on the campaign comes just days after she was announced as the star of the new Nicole Benisti Fall 2018 Campaign, where she stuns in a range of the Canadian designer’s high-fashion outerwear.
Nicole said of casting Hailey: “Hailey is The It Girl … There’s a confidence and beauty about her which I immediately saw last season. Her international recognition has grown so tremendously, she has become the modern supermodel.”

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Lil Wayne made suicide attempt at 12

OHMYGOSSIP — Lil Wayne attempted suicide when he was just 12 years old.
The 35-year-old rapper shot himself in the chest after finding a gun in his mother’s house, and though he’s previously described what happened as an accident, he’s admitted on a new song that he was deliberately trying to take his own life.
Wayne added the lyrics to the track over the summer following the suicides of designer Kate Spade and chef Anthony Bourdain.
His friend and business associate Mack Maine told Billboard magazine: “He just told me one day that he was ready to address it now.
“Just being an adult, reaching a level of maturity and comfort where it’s like, ‘I want to talk about this because I know a lot of people out here might be going through that.’ ”
Between 2013 and 2017, Wayne had a number of seizures and as a result, he’s cut his epic 26-hour recording studio sessions down to “12 or 14 hours”.
He said: “That’s the main thing that friends and family and the doc and all them recommend. Just get you some rest.”
The ‘Go D.J.’ hitmaker has been through a much-publicised dispute with his former record label Cash Money Records – which was settled in June – and credits his four children from past relationships, Reginae, 19, Dwayne III, nine, Cameron, also nine, and Neal, eight, for getting him through the turbulent time.
He said: “My four jewels — when I FaceTime one of them, man, everything goes away.
“I didn’t let it get to me too much. Just the confidence in knowing that there’s always a tomorrow and I’m going to make sure that tomorrow is bright. Some people can’t go on [like] that, like, ‘OK, tomorrow will be better.’ They need it to be better right now. And thank God I didn’t, and I never did.”

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Aaron Paul joins Westworld

OHMYGOSSIP — Aaron Paul has joined the cast of ‘Westworld’.
The former ‘Breaking Bad’ star will be a series regular in the upcoming third season of the dystopian drama, but it’s not clear what part he will be playing.
His casting comes after showrunners Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan recently promised a “radical shift” in the next set of episodes after most of the hosts from the first two seasons died or left the park.
Jonathan said recently: “I think it’s a radical shift. What’s compelling and appealing about these characters is that they’re not human.
“As we said in the show, humans are bound by the same loops the hosts are, in some ways even smaller. You couldn’t expect human characters to withstand and survive the kind of story that we’re telling.
“The hosts have a different version of mortality, a different outlook. I think clearly with Dolores, as she’s laid out, there is a longer view here, a larger set of goals.
“They’re existential. They span eons. And that’s a fascinating level of story to engage in.”
Lisa added: “It really is like repiloting.”
Jonathan agreed: “Yeah. And that’s terrifying and exciting in equal measure. I’m just thrilled that we have this incredible group that we’re working with to build it.”
Aaron can next be seen in Apple’s upcoming anthology series ‘Are You Sleeping?’, for which he has a one-year contract.
The 39-year-old actor and his wife Lauren Parsekian welcomed daughter Story into the world six months ago and he recently admitted the little girl had strengthened the bond he has with his spouse.
He gushed: “It’s amazing. You can’t imagine that you could love each other even deeper than you already do. But I think it’s just so cool, you know? We weren’t blood-related before, but now there’s this human that we’re both related to and it makes us family in a new way, which I think is so special.”

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Roseanne Barr wants to ‘move past’ tweet controversy

OHMYGOSSIP — Roseanne Barr thinks it’s time to “move past” the controversy surrounding her tweet about Valerie Jarrett.
The 65-year-old actress had her eponymous sitcom cancelled by ABC earlier this year after she likened the political adviser to an ape, but Roseanne has insisted she didn’t mean it as a racial slur and she now wants to draw a line under the incident.
During a soon-to-air interview with Dr. Oz, he told Roseanne: “Some of the messages that connect the dots of racism are subtle. You said the word ‘ape’, in modern America.”
The veteran star then tried to clarify her comments, insisting she didn’t intend to cause such offence.
She said, according to the New York Post newspaper’s Page Six column: “No, I said, ‘Planet of the Apes’, that’s a movie … No, I know what you’re doing and everyone else does it … I said, ‘Planet of the Apes’, which is a science-fiction movie about the overthrow of evil overlords, such as Iran. And I have apologised for this…
“I thought Valerie Jarrett was an Iranian woman, like a lot of people. I didn’t understand that she was an African-American woman. When I saw her on TV and she was doing her DNA test, and she’s also 46 percent European so let’s just move past it.”
In her original tweet, Roseanne said that Valerie – who served as the senior adviser to former US President Barack Obama – looked like the Muslim Brotherhood and ‘Planet of the Apes’ “had a baby”.
ABC president Channing Dungey subsequently said Roseanne had “crossed a line that cannot be crossed” with her tweet.
Explaining the decision to cancel her sitcom, he said: “[The decision] was actually made very swiftly, and what I’m going to have to say is that it was nice that it was so clear to everyone that there wasn’t a lot of debate and discussion about it. We knew what we wanted to do, and we did it.
“For us, we have had multiple instances with Roseanne, and certainly this tweet crossed the line that cannot be crossed, but it was for us a sense of enough is enough and something had to be done.”

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Brody Jenner confirms The Hills reboot role

OHMYGOSSIP — Brody Jenner has confirmed he will take part in ‘The Hills’ reboot.
MTV announced earlier this year that the reality show – which starred Brody alongside Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt, Audrina Patridge, Lauren Conrad and Kristin Cavallari, and ran for six seasons from 2006 to 2010 – will return as ‘The Hills: New Beginnings’ in 2019.
And after it was previously revealed that Brody and his wife Kaitlynn Carter Jenner were in talks to join the cast last month, he has now confirmed the news on social media.
Taking to Instagram to post a picture of the Sunset Strip with his head shot adorning one of the buildings, the 35-year-old reality star wrote: “Don’t call it a comeback. THE HILLS: New Beginings coming soon to @mtv #haterswillsayitsphotoshopped (sic)”
And a source later told ‘Entertainment Tonight’: “They are excited to be a part of the show.”
The news comes just over a month after it was reported that Brody and Kaitlynn were in negotiations with producers about the possibility of returning to the show.
An insider said at the time: “Everybody wants Brody to come back. He was such a big part of the show. It truly wouldn’t be the same without him.”
Meanwhile, Brody’s former co-star Stephanie Pratt, 32, previously took to Instagram to announce that she will also be involved, saying: “I am so excited to start filming #TheHills #NewBeginnings #MTV with my friends & family! it’s going to be EPIC @mtvthehills.”
And Whitney Port, 33, will take part.
She shared an old picture of herself on Instagram and wrote: “Throw back to my first VMAs look. Good thing I get to go back and make up for my insane looks on #thehills on the NEW HILLS REBOOT!!! Maybe they’ll let me out of the fashion closet this time. #mtv. (sic)”

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