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‘The Bear’ Season 3 premiering on Hulu three hours early

Jeremy Allen White at 2023 Critics Choice Press Room at the Fairmont Century Plaza on January 15^ 2023 in Century City^ CA

Hulu announced Season 3 of FX’s hit series The Bear will drop all 10 episodes on the streaming platform three hours ahead of the original scheduled time – with all-new episodes beginning at 9/8c on Wednesday, June 26.

Hulu announced in a news release that Season 3 will simultaneously drop on Disney+ in Britain, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Gibraltar, the Balkans, Singapore, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Egypt and some Middle Eastern countries. The episodes will become available in all other territories on a to-be-determined date.

Season 3 of The Bear will follow Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney Adamu (Ayo Edebiri) and Richard “Richie” Jerimovich (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they struggle to keep The Bear, a former beef stand and current fine dining establishment, afloat in the tumultuous and highly competitive restaurant world.

The season’s official description reads: “In the restaurant industry, you’re never on solid ground, and with that ever-changing landscape comes new challenges and opportunities. Our chefs have learned that every second counts, but this season we’ll find out if they have what it takes to make it to tomorrow.”

The Bear also stars Abby Elliott, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas and Matty Matheson. Oliver Platt and Molly Gordon appear in recurring roles. FX’s The Bear, Season 3 Premiere, Wednesday, June 26, 9/8c, Hulu

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Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson partners with Peacock for the documentary, ‘TikTok Star Murders’

Curtis Jackson^ 50 Cent at the Paley Center's Hollywood Tribute to African-Americans in TV at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on October 26^ 2015 in Beverly Hills^ CA

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and his G-Unit Films & Television, Inc. have teamed up with Peacock for the new documentary, TikTok Star Murders.

A synopsis reads: ‘from executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, TikTok Star Murders, an upcoming Peacock Original true crime documentary, delves into how the seemingly picture-perfect relationship between a rising TikTok star and his wife turned deadly through private, never-before-aired cellphone footage and audio. The documentary follows the entire tragic story, tracking each step of the case including the recent trial and headline-making verdict.’

The documentary features first-time interviews with close friends and family of the social media-famed couple, commentary from reporter Kelsey Christensen, who interviewed Ali upon his arrest, and insights from a clinical/forensic psychologist.

TikTok Star Murders will premiere exclusively on Peacock on June 25; check out the trailer: here.

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Hunter Biden requests new trial after conviction in gun case

Hunter Biden arrives with his lawyer Abbe Lowell for a deposition before the US House of Representatives.Washington^ DC USA 02-28-2024:

President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden has requested a new trial following his conviction on three felony gun counts two weeks ago.

In court papers filed Monday, Biden’s attorneys argued that his convictions should be vacated because the trial commenced before a circuit court formally issued a mandate denying his appeal — a technical argument disputing not the merits of the case, but a procedural claim. Court papers stated: “Here, no mandate was issued during the trial or even now. Consequently, the conviction must be vacated.” Attorneys for Biden also argued in a separate filing Monday that the Supreme Court’s decision this week in U.S. v. Rahimi, which upheld a longstanding federal ban on firearms for people under domestic violence restraining orders, supported their motion for an acquittal or, “at a minimum” a new trial.

Hunter Biden was found guilty earlier this month on two counts of making false statements for saying on a federal form that he was not addicted to drugs at the time he purchased a Colt Cobra 38SPL revolver in October 2018, and a third count of illegally obtaining the firearm while addicted to drugs. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in that decision that when “an individual poses a credible threat to the physical safety of an intimate partner, that individual may — consistent with the Second Amendment — be banned from possessing firearms while the order is in effect.” However, Biden’s attorney’s argued in the new court filings that his Second Amendment right to bear arms ought to remain intact: “here, the jury did not find Mr. Biden ever terrorized anyone with a gun in public , or anywhere else, or used it dangerously in any way. That requires Mr. Biden’s acquittal.”

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Former pro surfer, actor Tamayo Perry dies after shark attack in Hawaii

Pipeline surfer Tamayo Perry

Officials in Hawaii say that former pro surfer/actor Tamayo Perry was killed in an apparent shark attack on Sunday.

The Honolulu Emergency Services Department said in a statement that the incident was reported just before 1 p.m. on Sunday, with the 911 caller stating that Perry’s body “appeared to have suffered more than one possible shark bite” after he and a group of surfers were paddling out to Malaekahana, an island off Oahu’s North Shore, also known as Goat Island. Honolulu Ocean Safety transported him back to the North Shore, where “Honolulu EMS personnel assisted with his death pronouncement,” according to Shayne Enright of the Honolulu Emergency Services Department.

Perry was featured in films including “Blue Crush” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” in addition to making appearances on “Hawaii Five-O” and “The Bridge,” according to IMDB. He was currently employed as a professional lifeguard with Honolulu Ocean Safety since 2016, and was a local surf coach who competed for years in the Pipeline Master Trials, according to his official bio on his coaching site.  Perry is said to have been on his lunch break when the incident occurred.

Kurt Lager, acting Ocean Safety Chief, said in a news conference: “Tamayo Perry was a lifeguard loved by all. He was well-known on the North Shore. He’s a professional surfer known worldwide. Tamayo’s personality was infectious, and as much as people loved him, he loved everyone else more. Our condolences go out to Tamayo’s family and to the entire lifeguard ohana.”

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Mindy Kaling reveals she secretly welcomed third child earlier this year

Mindy Kaling arrives for Producers Guild Awards on February 25^ 2023 in Beverly Hills^ CA

Mindy Kaling is celebrating her 45th birthday by announcing that she secretly welcomed her third child earlier this year.

Kaling revealed on Monday, June 24, that she quietly welcomed her third baby, a daughter, sharing photos on Instagram of her eldest children (daughter Katherine and son Spencer), kissing their baby sister, along with a photo from her pregnancy where she showed off her baby bump, and a picture of Kaling at the hospital preparing to give birth as her oldest kids sit on her bed.

Kaling wrote in the caption: “In late February I gave birth to my daughter, Anne. She’s the best birthday present I could’ve ever imagined. When things are hard, whenever I veer towards cynicism, my three kids are such a great reminder of the pure joy in my life. I’m so lucky I live in a place where I could do this by myself, on my own timeline. Thanks for all the birthday wishes!”

Kaling also kept her previous pregnancies under wraps, beginning with daughter Katherine who was born in December 2017. Kaling, has kept her kids’ paternity private, and hid her second pregnancy from the public as well, announced her son Spencer’s birth in October after giving birth one month prior.

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Cast for Showtime’s ‘Dexter’ prequel series to feature Patrick Dempsey, Christian Slater, Patrick Gibson

Christian Slater arrives for the 2018 Hollywood Film Awards on November 4^ 2018 in Beverly Hills^ CA

Paramount+ with Showtime has announced more cast members to the ‘Dexter’ prequel series, Dexter: Original Sin, taking place in Miami in 1991, 15 years before the beginning of the original series Dexter. The original Dexter had an eight-season run on Showtime from 2006 to 2013, starring Michael C. Hall as vigilante serial killer Dexter, with Jennifer Carpenter as Dexter’s sister, Debra and James Remar as Harry.

An official synopsis of Dexter: Original Sin reads: “When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness. With the guidance of his father, Harry (Slater), he adopts a Code designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to be eliminated from society without getting on law enforcements’ radar. This is a particular challenge for young Dexter as he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department.”

Patrick Gibson will portray the young Dexter Morgan in Dexter: Original Sin, as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. The series also will star Christian Slater (Mr. Robot) as Harry Morgan, a homicide detective and Dexter’s adoptive father, and Molly Brown (Senior Year) as Debra Morgan, Dexter’s younger sister.

Paramount+ with Showtime also announced four additional cast members — James Martinez, Christina Milian, Alex Shimizu and Reno Wilson — who have starring roles in upcoming series. Martinez will play a young Angel Batista, an up-and-coming homicide detective, while Milian has been cast as Maria LaGuerta, Miami Metro’s first female homicide detective. Shimizu will portray Vince Masuka, a forensic analyst, and Wilson will portray the new character Bobby Watt, Harry’s longtime partner and confidant.

In addition, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ alum Patrick Dempsey has joined the ensemble cast in the role of Aaron Spencer, captain of Miami Metro Homicide. Spencer has a long relationship with Christian Slater’s character Harry Morgan, the title character’s adoptive father. Paramount Global co-CEO Chris McCarthy said in a statement: “Patrick Dempsey is a beloved actor who is internationally known for the iconic characters he has played and his performances.  We are thrilled to have him join our all-star cast of Dexter: Original Sin, the highly anticipated origin story of the franchise.”

The Hollywood Reporter notes that original Dexter showrunner Clyde Phillips, who returned to finish off Michael C. Hall’s journey as Dexter in the 2021 limited series Dexter: New Blood, will serve in the same capacity on Original Sin.

Season 1 of Dexter: Original Sin will consist of 10 episodes and air on Paramount+ with Showtime. The show will also stream on Paramount+.

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3-year-old boy dies, 7-year-old sister injured after shooting in Buffalo NY

Buffalo Police vehicle SUV. Buffalo^ New York^ USA- June 11^ 2022

Officials in Buffalo, New York have confirmed that a 3-year-old boy was killed and his 7-year-old sister was injured after being hit by gunfire while at a family gathering.

According to the Associated Press, officers rushed the unidentified boy in a police car to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead; while his sister suffered graze wounds deemed to be non-life threatening, and is expected to make a full recovery.

Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph A. Gramaglia said during a press conference that the shooting had not been related to the family gathering: “Last night was a very tragic night for our community. It was a hot night with a lot of people out, and the gunfire was unrelated to the gathering. These children were simply out enjoying a summer evening when tragedy struck.” Gramaglia said investigators recovered a gun Friday night and were testing it, but no further information about the weapon was made available. Gramaglia declined to provide further details of the shooting and said the investigation was continuing

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown said: “A 3-year-old riding his tricycle, having fun with members of his family on a hot summer night, his 7-year-old big sister right by his side, and out of nowhere gunfire erupts. And the children are struck by gunfire,”

According to Erie County District Attorney Michael Keane, the mother of the two children involved in the shooting is a well-known member of the community who is active in Most Valuable Parents, a local organization focused on improving safety in Buffalo.  Said Keane: “she is a strong woman, consistently working with other families to keep our children safe. And now this tragedy has struck her own family.”

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Fourth victim dies one day after mass shooting at Arkansas grocery store

Map detailing the location of Fordyce. Arkansas. USA

Police on Sunday confirmed that a fourth victim died a day after a shooter opened fire at an Arkansas grocery store, wounding nine others. The shooting in Arkansas took place around 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, a city of about 3,200 people located 65 miles (104 kilometers) south of Little Rock.

Arkansas state police said that the latest victim died Saturday evening, stating that a total of 14 people as hit by gunfire, including 11 civilians, two law enforcement officers and the suspect.

Officials have identified the four individuals killed in the shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas as: 23-year-old Callie Weems; 50-year-old Roy Sturgis; 62-year-old Shirley Taylor, and 81-year-old Ellen Shrum. Five women and two men were wounded, ranging in age from 20 to 65, with several remaining hospitalized and one woman listed in critical condition.

In addition, two police officers were injured in the shootout with the suspect: Fordyce Police Officer James Johnson, 31, was released from a Little Rock hospital and Stuttgart Police Officer John Hudson, 24, received minor injuries.

The suspect, 44-year-old Travis Eugene Posey, 44, of New Edinburg, was treated for non-life-threatening injuries from the shootout with police before being transported to Ouachita County Detention Center. He has been charged with four counts of capital murder, and officials said other charges are pending.

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Vince Vaughn’s Apple TV+ comedy ‘Bad Monkey’ to premiere in August

Vince Vaughn at the 75th Venice Film Festival on September 3^ 2018 in Venice^ Italy.

Apple TV+ is teasing the new show Bad Monkey, with the streaming service sharing first-look photos for the series featuring Vince Vaughn, set to premiere in August.

Based on Carl Hiaasen’s bestelling novel, Bad Monkey tells the story of Andrew Yancy (Vaughn) who has been bounced from the Miami Police department and is now a health inspector in the Keys. But after stumbling upon a case that begins with a human arm fished up by tourists, he realizes that if he can prove murder, he’ll be back in. He just needs to get past a trove of Floridian oddballs and one bad monkey.

The TV adaptation of Bad Monkey is developed by Bill Lawrence (Ted Lasso, Shrinking), who serves as showrunner and executive produces with Vaughn. The cast also includes L. Scott Caldwell, Rob Delaney, Meredith Hagner, Natalie Martinez, Alex Moffat, Michelle Monaghan, Ronald Peet and Jodie Turner-Smith, with John Ortiz, Zach Braff and Charlotte Lawrence to appear as guest stars.

Bad Monkey will have a two-episode premiere Aug. 14 on Apple TV+, with new episodes to follow every Wednesday.

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Nate Burleson to host ‘Hollywood Squares’ featuring Drew Barrymore

Nate Burleson at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2023 held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles^ USA on March 4^ 2023

CBS Good Mornings co-host Nate Burleson has signed on to host the new Hollywood Squares game show, which will feature Drew Barrymore in the center square. The show dates back to 1965 and last aired in 2004, with past “center square” celebrities including Whoopi Goldberg, Joan Rivers, Martin Mull and Paul Lynde.  Previous hosts of Hollywood Squares included Peter Marshall, Jon Bauman, John Davidson and Tom Bergeron.

CBS Network posted on X: “EMMY® AWARD Winner @nateburleson to host @CBS HOLLYWOOD SQUARES. The celebrity-stacked game show, starring @DrewBarrymore as the famed center square, will air Wednesdays (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) starting in January https://bit.ly/3ySo9CG”

Per Deadline, Burleson has been with the CBS morning show since September 2021, when he joined Gayle King and Tony Dokoupil. He’s also a studio analyst for the network’s NFL coverage, having spent 11 years in the league as a wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions

A synopsis for Hollywood Squares reads: “Two contestants play Tic-Tac-Toe to win money and prizes. The ‘board’ for the game is a vertical stack of open-faced cubes, each occupied by a celebrity seated at a desk and facing the contestants. The celebrities are asked questions and the contestants judge the legitimacy of their answers to win the game.”

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