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Re-Upper: Chip and Joanna Gaines rebuilding 'Fixer Upper' for their new TV network

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Courtesy of Magnolia Network(WACO, TX) — Chip and Joanna Gaines, who have built a lifestyle and home improvement empire based on their hit former HGTV home renovation show Fixer Upper, are rebooting the series for their fledgling TV network. 

On their website, Chip noted, “The day we wrapped our final episode of Fixer Upper, we really believed it was a chapter closed. A bittersweet ending to a season of our lives that we couldn’t have been more grateful for. In that moment, the future was a little uncertain, but Jo and I were sure of a few things. We knew we needed a break and a moment to catch our breath…But we also knew we weren’t done dreaming about ways to make old things new again.”

With that in mind, he says the pair have “continued tackling renovations and projects that we’ve both been passionate about, including a few really special ones that we can’t wait for you to watch unfold on the network when it launches.”

Chip adds, “I’ll be honest, Jo and I feel like a couple of kids trying our best to keep down a few butterflies. But we are mostly just giddy about getting the band back together again so we can share the story of these families and their homes with you.”

The channel, which will feature other DIY shows, is a joint venture between the power tool-wielding power couple and Discovery. It launches in 2021.

By Stephen Iervolino
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The Ghost of COVID present: For the first time ever, the 'Radio City Christmas Spectacular' has been cancelled

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Jenny Anderson/WireImage(NEW YORK) — For the first time in its 87-year history, the famed Radio City Christmas Spectacular has been cancelled.

Radio City Music Hall’s owner, MSG Entertainment, notes in the official announcement, “We regret that the 2020 production of the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, presented by Chase, has been canceled due to continued uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.”

The announcement continues, “We are disappointed for everyone involved with the show, as well as for the many fans who make the Christmas Spectacular a cherished part of their holiday tradition. We look forward to welcoming audiences back for the 2021 production, which is on sale now.”

All tickets for the 2020 production will be automatically refunded at the point of purchase.

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular debuted back in 1933.

By Stephen Iervolino
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Katy Perry defends Ellen DeGeneres amid controversy: "Only positive takeaways"

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(LOS ANGELES) — While a few stars — Brad Garrett and Lea Thompson, specifically — have gone on record confirming some negative stories that have been reported regarding Ellen DeGeneres and her talk show, Katy Perry is stepping up to defend the host and the program.

“I know I can’t speak for anyone else’s experience besides my own but I want to acknowledge that I have only ever had positive takeaways from my time with Ellen & on the @theellenshow,” Katy tweeted.

I think we all have witnessed the light & continual fight for equality that she has brought to the world through her platform for decades,” Katy continued. “Sending you love & a hug, friend.”

By and large, the responses to Katy’s message were negative, with her fans asking Katy to check her privilege, nothing that “of course” she would have been treated well, being a huge star.  The employees of The Ellen DeGeneres Show who have spoken out about experiencing misconduct, racism and intimidation in the workplace, and an internal investigation has been launched.

Following the claims, DeGeneres issued an email to her staff, obtained by ABC News, in which she wrote, in part, “As we’ve grown exponentially, I’ve not been able to stay on top of everything and relied on others to do their jobs as they knew I’d want them done.”

“Clearly some didn’t,” the message continues.  “That will now change and I’m committed to ensuring this does not happen again.” 

By Andrea Dresdale
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Disney star Ronni Hawk arrested for domestic violence

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Disney Channel/Eric McCandless(LOS ANGELES) —  Ronni Hawk, who stars in the Disney Channel sitcom Stuck in the Middle — found herself stuck behind bars after allegedly beating up her boyfriend, according to TMZ.

Hawk was arrested Friday morning in Los Angeles and taken to the Van Nuys, California jail, booked on one felony count of corporal injury to a spouse or cohabitant.

Law enforcement sources tell the gossip website that police “got a call to a home for a domestic disturbance, and when they arrived, officers say a man on the scene had visible injuries including scratches.”

Cops add that a verbal argument took place between Hawk and her boyfriend, and at some point, “it got physical.”  Based on the victim’s apparent injuries, officers determined she should be arrested.

Bail for the 20-year-old actress, whose other credits include appearances on the TV shows Legacies and On My Block, was set at $100,000.

By George Costantino
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Following COVID-19 halt, new episodes of 'The Young and the Restless' start August 10

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CBS Television Network.(LOS ANGELES) — CBS’ daytime drama The Young and the Restless will start rolling out new episodes August 10, the network announced on Monday. 

It joins its CBS companion soap The Bold and the Beautiful, which began airing originals on July 20, ABC’s General Hospital, which returned with original episodes on Monday, and NBC’s Days Of Our Lives, which has has been airing first-run episodes throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. 

In January, The Young and the Restless, now in its 47th season, was renewed for four more years, taking it through 2024.

By George Costantino
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