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Jimmie Allen extends message of forgiveness to Morgan Wallen: “We all deserve redemption”

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ABC/Image Group LAJimmie Allen was among the country artists who responded to Morgan Wallen’s Wednesday night social media statement. It was the first time Morgan had broken his silence since last week’s fallout, after video surfaced showing him shouting racial slurs.

Morgan explained in his video message that he’d spent the week apologizing to those closest to him, including his parents, as well as accepting invitations to meet with Black leaders and “engage in some real and very honest conversations.”

He also told fans that he was nine days sober, and that the video they’d seen was filmed “on hour 72 of 72 of a bender.” He also asked them to stop defending him, saying “It’s on me to take ownership of this and I fully accept any penalties I’m facing.”

In response to this message, Jimmie extended his love and support to his fellow singer, emphasizing the importance of forgiveness.

“Can’t wait for the world to see your heart,” Jimmie went on to say. “We ALL mess up and we all deserve redemption. The Bible says forgive 70 x 7. Let’s get through this.”

Earlier in the week, Jimmie shared similar sentiments on social media after taking some time to reflect on the incident. “Forgiveness is more powerful than abandonment. Our job as humans is to help each other be the best versions of themselves,” he offered in one tweet. “It’s not about what is easiest…It’s about what is right. In order to receive forgiveness, we must give forgiveness.”

Other artists who replied to Morgan’s statement to show their support include Hardy, Chris Lane and Jon Langston.

 

By Carena Liptak
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'The Mandalorian''s Pedro Pascal, 'Game of Thrones'' Bella Ramsey to star in video game adaptation 'The Last of Us'

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PlayStation/Naughy Dog(LOS ANGELES) — Game of Thrones veterans Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey will be reuniting one another and HBO for a series adaptation of Naughty Dog’s hit video game series The Last of Us. 

The news was confirmed by the company’s co-president and Last of Us writer/director, Neil Druckman, who posted the news to Twitter. “Stoked to have Pedro aboard our show!” he said of the Mandalorian and Narcos lead.

Following the events of the game, the series would have Pascal playing Joel, a smuggler ferrying a teenage girl named Ellie out of a dangerous quarantine zone and across a post-apocalyptic United States. Ramsey, who played Lyanna Mormont in HBO’s Game of Thrones, will play Joel’s charge. Pascal played Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones, who famously met a grisly end at the hands of The Mountain.

For a video game adaptation, there are some heavy hitters behind the scenes as well.  Variety reports Emmy-winning Chernobyl creator and writer Craig Mazin is co-writing and producing with Druckman. Another Emmy winner, Game of Thrones producer Carolyn Strauss, is also shepherding the project.

By Stephen Iervolino
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Mickey Guyton joins Cardi B on the farm for the latest “Cardi Tries” episode

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ABC/Image Group LARapper Cardi B invited Mickey Guyton to be the guest star in the latest episode of her Facebook series, “Cardi Tries.” But once the pair arrived on set together, it became clear that Cardi might have overestimated Mickey’s qualifications for this particular endeavor.

In this episode, Cardi headed out to a farm to learn about ranch life, since she’s hoping to convince her husband, fellow rapper Offset, that they should have a farm on their property one day.

Cardi figured that Mickey — a country star from Texas — would be the perfect person to teach her about riding horses, shearing sheep, slopping pigs and milking a cow. But as it happens, Mickey’s from the suburbs and doesn’t know a whole lot about ranch life.

“So you’re going to teach me?” Mickey replies, after Cardi explains what they’re going to be learning about that day. 

“No, you’re going to teach me!” says Cardi.

“I guess we’re gonna have to learn together,” Mickey shrugs, after the two stars realize their mix-up.

Hilarity ensues throughout the clip, as the pair try their hand at farm animal care. Mickey, who’s heavily pregnant in the clip, has to sit out some of the more labor-intensive tasks like horseback riding. However, Mickey and Cardi employ teamwork for other farm chores, like shearing a sheep, as Mickey distracts the animal with food while Cardi takes the clippers to its coat.

Mickey’s guest spot on “Cardi Tries” is the latest in a number of exciting appearances for the “Black Like Me” star, who also recently made her late-night debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

 

 

By Carena Liptak
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Dolly Parton plans to reunite with her '9 to 5' co-stars, thanks to a 'Grace & Frankie' guest spot

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ABC/Image Group LADolly Parton just might be getting the 9 to 5 gang back together.

The country star has hinted at plans for a guest appearance on Netflix comedy series Grace & Frankie, which stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, the two performers Dolly acted alongside in her beloved 1980 film.

The singer shared some details during a virtual appearance on U.K. talk show Lorraine, where she appeared in conversation with Barry Gibb to discuss their collaboration on his just-released Greenfields album. While she was there, Dolly revealed that she’s been trying for a Grace & Frankie guest spot “for years.”

“We worked so well on 9 to 5, [and] it’s a crazy, wonderful show,” the singer says. “We’ve been trying to write me in somehow. When it’s safe for us to actually do a production…I’ll probably get around to doing that.”

If it happens, the reunion will be a long time coming for the dynamic trio, who have mounted many attempts at a reunion over the past few decades, none of which were successful.

Grace & Frankie centers around the unlikely friendship that unfolds between two women after their husbands leave them to marry each other. Early in 2020, the show was beginning production on its seventh and final season when the pandemic halted things.  At last word, production has yet to resume.


By Carena Liptak
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Report: Toronto Raptors to play home games in Tampa for the rest of the season

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(NEW YORK) — The Toronto Raptors will continue to play their home games at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida for the rest of the 2020-21 NBA season, accoriding to an ESPN report.

In a statement posted to the team’s website, the team said they would remain in Tampa due to ongoing border restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Florida has been really welcoming to us and we’re so grateful for the hospitality we’ve found in Tampa and at Amalie – we’re living in a city of champions, and we intend to carry on the tradition of winning for our new friends and fans here,” Raptors President Masai Ujiri said in the statement. “But home is where the heart is, and our hearts are in Toronto. We think often of our fans, of our Scotiabank Arena family, and all those we are missing back home, and we can’t wait until we can all be together again.”

The team had originally planned to play their home games for the first half of the season at the Amalie Arena, which they share with the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Raptors are currently 6-5 in “home” games.

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