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‘Welcome to Wrexham’ renewed for Season 3 at FX

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FX has ordered a third season of “Welcome to Wrexham”, shortly after the Season 2 finale aired on November 14th. The forthcoming installment of Welcome to Wrexham is scheduled for a spring 2024 premiere.

Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds serves as stars and executive producers of the docuseries, which chronicles their efforts to return Wrexham AFC, one of the oldest and most storied football teams in history, to glory.

Nick Grad, president of FX Entertainment, said in a press release: “The wild global success of ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ is a testament to the courage and vision of Rob and Ryan, the dogged spirit of the Red Dragons, and the hope and devotion of the people of Wrexham. It’s a story that has only begun to be told and one that everyone can continue to follow along with in the third season. Our thanks to the creative team who captured these thrilling moments and everyone who achieved what seemed impossible only a short time ago.”

McElhenney and Reynolds purchased the 5th tier Red Dragons in 2020. After a painful elimination in the playoffs, Season 2 continued to follow the club as they look to get promoted out of the National League and make their return to the English Football League.

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Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ film to be released to streaming featuring 3 bonus songs

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Taylor Swift announced that her “Eras Tour” film will be released for streaming on her birthday, Dec. 13, including songs from the tour not included in the movie’s theatrical release. The services whose logos appear on Swift’s website as making the film available for rental Dec. 13 are Apple TV, Vudu, Prime Video, Xfinity, Google Play and YouTube.

Swift posted on her socials: “Hi! Well, so, basically I have a birthday coming up and I was thinking a fun way to celebrate the year we’ve had together would be to make The Eras Tour Concert Film available for you to watch at home! Very happy to be able to tell you that the extended version of the film including “Wildest Dreams,” “The Archer” and “Long Live” will be available to rent on demand in the US, Canada & additional countries to be announced soon starting on … you guessed it, December 13 🫶💋”

The announcement came the morning after Swift performed the final date of her tour for 2023 on Sunday night in Brazil. The Eras Tour resumes Feb. 7 with a four-night stand at the Tokyo Dome in Japan.

Swift’s tour will gross an estimated, record-breaking $2 billion by the time it comes to a close next November 2024. The ‘Eras Tour’ concert film has grossed $178 million in the United States as of the close of this past weekend, setting a record for a concert film.

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2 women, 2 men killed by gunshot at homeless camp in North Carolina

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Four people — two men and two women — were found dead Sunday at a homeless encampment outside of Autryville, North Carolina.

According to the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of shots fired near the end of Tanner Lane around 9:22 a.m.  Once on scene, deputies found the four people dead near two tents at a homeless encampment; all four had apparent gunshot wounds.

The Sampson County Sheriff’s Office said based on the preliminary investigation, the incident appears to be a murder-suicide case. No identities have been released; the sheriff’s office, who noted the victims were two men and two women, said their names are being withheld pending identification and notification of the next of kin. They added that it appeared there was no ongoing threat to the public, but the investigation is ongoing to ensure there is no additional foul play.

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Three Palestinian students shot near University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont

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Three Palestinian students were shot and wounded near the University of Vermont over the weekend. According to a report from the Burlington Police Department, two of the three 20-year-old men are in stable condition, while the other is in serious condition.

Officers said that the victims were on their way to a Thanksgiving dinner at one of their relative’s homes, with two of them wearing Palestinian keffiyeh scarves, when the shooter fired at least four rounds from a pistol – striking all three students.  Officers from the Burlington Police Department, the University of Vermont police department and other local forces immediately responded to the scene. “Without speaking, he (the shooter) discharged at least four rounds from the pistol and is believed to have fled on foot,” police said.

In a joint statement released by the Institute for Middle East Understanding, the victims’ families suggested the attack was a hate crime: “We will not be comfortable until the shooter is brought to justice. No family should ever have to endure this pain and agony. Our children are dedicated students who deserve to be able to focus on their studies and building their futures.”

The three students were identified as Hisham Awartani, a student at Brown University in Rhode Island; Kinnan Abdalhamid, a student at Haverford College in Pennsylvania; and Tahseen Ahmad, a student at Trinity College in Connecticut. The students had graduated from Ramallah Friends School, a Quaker-run private nonprofit school in Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, according to the school.

The shooter or shooters have not been identified or apprehended, and the police department is “at the earliest stages of investigating this crime.” Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad said in a statement. said it is pursuing all angles in its investigation, including the possibility that this was a hate crime: “In this charged moment, no one can look at this incident and not suspect that it may have been a hate-motivated crime. And I have already been in touch with federal investigatory and prosecutorial partners to prepare for that if it’s proven.”

Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said in a post on X. “It is shocking and deeply upsetting that three young Palestinians were shot here in Burlington, VT. Hate has no place here, or anywhere. I look forward to a full investigation. My thoughts are with them and their families.”

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee said in a news release that they “have reason to believe this shooting occurred because the victims are Arab,” and the Council on American-Islamic Relations announced it was offering a $10,000 reward for “information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator or perpetrators” of the shooting.

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Tiffany Haddish arrested for alleged DUI in Beverly Hills

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Actress and standup comedian Tiffany Haddish was arrested early Friday in Beverly Hills, CA for allegedly driving under the influence. Variety reports that Lt. Chris Coulter of the Beverly Hills Police Department confirmed that Haddish, 43, has been booked on DUI charges.

TMZ reported Haddish was found asleep behind the wheel of her car, which was parked and running in the middle of Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills.  The comedian had performed just hours earlier at The Laugh Factory comedy club’s free Thanksgiving feast for those in need in West Hollywood. Haddish was handcuffed and taken to the police station by her arresting officers without resistance.

Haddish was scheduled to go to court on Dec. 4 for a previous DUI arrest in Georgia in January 2022.

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Paris Hilton announces second child with husband Carter Reum, daughter London

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DJ and heiress Paris Hilton announced she has welcomed a second child with husband Carter Reum, a baby girl named London.

Hilton revealed the news on her Instagram by sharing a photo of a pink outfit with the name ‘London’ embroidered alongside the caption, “Thankful for my baby girl🥹🩷👶🏼.”  Baby London joins the couple’s son Phoenix Barron, who Hilton and Reum, both 42, welcomed via surrogate in January.

Hilton also shared the news in a TikTok video posted on Thanksgiving, where Hilton can be seen asking her niece and nephew, “You guys excited for your new cousin?” Her nephew replies: “You have two babies?”and Paris answers:“I have two babies.”

In a separate video shared on her Instagram Story, Hilton and Reum can be seen dancing at the dinner table with Phoenix as Reum shouts, “Big brother, big brother!” Adds Hilton:“I’m a big brother!”

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Officials say there are ‘no sign of terrorism’ in blast that killed 2 at US-Canada border

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The FBI said in a statement that the deadly explosion near the New York-Canadian border has been referred to Niagara Falls police as a traffic investigation. Officials said that no explosives or any connections to terrorism were found regarding the fiery incident in which two people in the car were killed on the Rainbow Bridge (which leads into and out of Canada at Niagara Falls). The explosion occurred on one of the busiest travel days in the U.S. as people across the country hit the road for Thanksgiving.

The White House and the Department of Homeland Security closely monitored the situation, saying they were in touch with Canadian counterparts. The FBI in Buffalo NY said in a statement: “A search of the scene revealed no explosive materials, and no terrorism nexus was identified. The matter has been turned over to the Niagara Falls Police Department as a traffic investigation.”

At a news conference, New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul said that one of the people killed was from western NY, and in a statement on Thursday morning, the Niagara Falls Police Department said the identity of those involved is pending notification of relatives. A Customs and Border Protection employee suffered minor injuries and was treated at and released from a hospital, a law enforcement official said.

Niagara Falls police also thanked local business partners, including the Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino, for their assistance in the investigation. According to a statement from the casino, the car stopped there for “a matter of minutes shortly before the crash occurred.”

Officials have said that the vehicle involved in the incident was traveling at a high rate of speed on the U.S. side of the border when it crashed, caught fire and exploded – contrary to some early reports that it had come from Canada. Governor Hochul said she has seen video of the car, which was going at an “extraordinarily high rate of speed” before it went airborne, crashing into a median and striking a border crossing booth. She stressed at the Wednesday evening news conference that there were no indications of terrorism.

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams denies accusations of sexual assault in new lawsuit

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On Thursday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams denied allegations that he sexually assaulted a female coworker 30 years ago. According to court documents, the complaint against Adams, which was filed on Wednesday, alleges “sexual assault, battery and employment discrimination on the basis of Plaintiff’s gender and sex, retaliation, hostile work environment and intentional infliction of emotional distress.”

The suit was submitted under the New York Adult Survivors Act, a law passed last year that opened a one-year window for sexual assault claims to be filed that otherwise happened too far in the past to litigate.

The civil suit alleges the plaintiff “was sexually assaulted by Defendant Eric Adams in New York, New York in 1993 while they both worked for the City of New York.” The plaintiff is seeking a trial and at least $5 million in relief.

Mayor Adams, however, “vigorously” denies the claim, his office said, arguing he does not know the plaintiff and would never cause anyone physical harm. A City hall spokesperson said in a statement that ‘the mayor does not know who this person is. If they ever met, he doesn’t recall it. But he would never do anything to physically harm another person and vigorously denies any such claim.”

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CBS’s ‘Blue Bloods’ to end with final Season 14, split into two parts

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CBS announced in a press release that the longtime series Blue Bloods is coming to a close, and will conclude with Season 14.  The network said on its socials: “Join us for the final season of #BlueBloods — Season 14, airing in TWO parts: February 2024 and Fall 2024 on @CBS and @paramountplus. 💙”. The final season will be split into two parts, with Part 1 to premiere Feb. 16, and Part 2 to follow in fall 2024. The show also streams on Paramount+.

Blue Bloods, which originally premiered in September 2010, follows New York City Police Commissioner Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck) and his family, who also work in the criminal justice system. The series also stars Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes, Len Cariou, Marisa Ramirez and Vanessa Ray.

CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach and CBS Studios president David Stapf said in a statement: “‘Blue Bloods’ will forever be a beloved part of CBS’ legacy. It ruled Friday nights with unprecedented dominance since its premiere and established itself as a pillar of our winning lineup with an exceptionally devoted fan base. We’ll forever be grateful to the legendary Leonard Goldberg for developing this signature series and to the amazing cast led by Tom Selleck, who America embraced as family and watched as welcomed guests at the Reagan dinner table. We also sincerely thank the incredible writing and producing teams guided by executive producer Kevin Wade, for years of compelling episodes as they conceive this final chapter that we expect to be the most satisfying season yet for our loyal viewers.”

Selleck added: “For the past 13 years it has been an honor and a privilege to work on a show that not only celebrates the men and women who protect and serve in New York City, but also displayed the importance of family. Working alongside these incredible actors, writers, producers, directors and crew has been a dream come true and I’m grateful to have been a part of this extraordinary group for over 275 episodes. Thank you to CBS Studios and CBS Network for their steadfast support and we offer heartfelt gratitude to the fans who gathered with us for dinner every Friday night.”

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Jimmy Kimmel to host the Oscars for the fourth time on March 10

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Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel will host the 96th Academy Awards ceremony on ABC, honoring excellence in cinema. Kimmel will be hosting the Oscars telecast for a fourth time, and posted on X: “I am enthused to announce that I am returning to host the #Oscars on Sunday March 10th. Please keep it between us, thanks. @TheAcademy”

Molly McNearney — Kimmel’s wife and executive producer/co-head writer for Jimmy Kimmel Live — will executive produce the ceremony.  Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang said in a joint statement: “We are thrilled about Jimmy returning to host and Molly returning as executive producer for the Oscars. They share our love of movies and our commitment to producing a dynamic and entertaining show for our global audience. We are deeply grateful to Jimmy, Molly and their teams for their incredible creativity and partnership and for going on this ride with us again.”

The 96th Academy Awards ceremony is to take place at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live, March 10 on ABC.

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