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Emma Thompson: Emotional 'Love Actually' scene inspired by ex's alleged affair with Helena Bonham Carter

Emma Thompson revealed the necklace scene from the 2003 romantic comedy “Love Actually” was inspired by her first husband Kenneth Branagh’s alleged affair with Helena Bonham Carter. The Academy Award-winning actress told the audience at a London #MeToo movement fundraiser Tuesday night that she used her actual heartbreak from her first marriage for the scene, the Evening Standard reported. The scene revolved around Thompson's character Karen realizing her husband Harry, portrayed by Alan Rickman, may be cheating on her. Karen finds a necklace in her husband’s coat pocket, which she assumed was a Christmas gift for her, but was surprised when she instead received a Joni Mitchell CD. After her realization that the necklace was for another woman, Karen retreats to her  bedroom to listen to the album and cry. JENNIFER LAWRENCE CALLS HARVEY WEINSTEIN A ‘BOIL THAT WON’T GO AWAY’ “That scene where my character is standing by the bed crying is so well-known because it’s something everyone’...

Kevin Spacey's UK foundation shuts down following sexual misconduct allegations

The Kevin Spacey Foundation U.K. has decided to shut down because of the multiple allegations of sexual harassment against the Academy Award winning actor. The foundation said on its website Tuesday that its trustees have concluded the work of the foundation "is no longer viable." The foundation helped identify young artists and provide them with training and resources as they developed careers. Spacey has strong connections to Britain, where he served as artistic director of the Old Vic theater for 11 years. The theater said in November that it had received 20 allegations of inappropriate behavior by Spacey. Police in London said in January they were investigated three allegations of sexual assault against the former "House of Cards" star Source :- foxnews

Matt Lauer's joke about sleeping with interns left Vanity Fair writer 'queasy'

A joke made by Matt Lauer about sleeping with interns left a potential "Today" guest so uncomfortable, she declined to appear on the NBC morning show. Comedy writer Nell Scovell was asked to appear on the peacock network in 2009 after she penned a Vanity Fair article about female writers being treated unfairly on "The Late Show With David Letterman." Scovell writes in her new book that when she turned down the opportunity to be on "Today," Lauer called her personally to try to convince her to change her mind.According to an excerpt obtained by Vanity Fair, Scovell told Lauer she was hesitant to appear on TV because "people want to hear about interns in the bedroom, and I want to talk about gender in the writers' room." That's when Lauer reportedly made a joke that left Scovell "queasy." Scovell said she told Lauer at the time, "You're OK if I don’t discuss Dave sleeping with interns?" To which Lauer reportedly repl...

Kim Kardashian sparks backlash over Vogue India cover

Kim Kardashian may be celebrating her seventh Vogue cover, but not everyone is praising the reality TV star’s latest accomplishment in the fashion world. The 37-year-old mother of three unveiled one of two covers she shot for the March issue of Vogue India Monday, sparking negative comments among readers who felt that a South Asian talent should have been featured instead. Kardashian is of Armenian descent. Source :- foxnews

Demi Lovato brings Florida school shooting survivors onstage at San Diego concert

Demi Lovato brought survivors of the Parkland, Fla., school shooting onstage during her San Diego concert this week. Six students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, who survived the Feb. 14 attack that killed 17 people, shared the stage with Lovato on Monday night in the first concert of her Tell Me You Love Me World Tour, the New York Daily News reported. “I want to make sure their voices are being heard and we can provide them with the mental health and post trauma care they need,” Lovato said in statement. Source :- foxnews

Hip-hop artist's 'School Shooter' music video a 'terroristic threat,' police say

A hip-hop artist in upstate New York has made a YouTube music video titled “School Shooter” – and now police have charged him with making a terroristic threat. The suspect, identified as Randy Ross, 23, was arraigned Tuesday in Greece, a suburb of Rochester, and sent to the Monroe County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash bail or $100,000 property bond, the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reported. The video was shot outside a high school in Greece and possibly two other local schools, Greece Police Sgt. Jared Rene told the newspaper. The lyrics include, "I lay em down like a school shooter," and "I'll show up at your lunch, here [expletive] eat this." School safety is an issue that local police take very seriously, the sergeant told the newspaper.While no school was mentioned specifically, the person in the video, Randy Ross, was seen at various properties, various schools, and then the lyrics within the song and the content of that video, it was alarming to us,...

Ash vs Evil Dead' star Bruce Campbell: 'I can't get far enough away from Hollywood'

If there’s one person who refuses to die, it’s chainsaw-wielding Ash Williams — and actor Bruce Campbell wouldn’t have it any other way. The 59-year-old, who first brought the character to life in the low-budget film “Evil Dead” back in 1979, alongside his friends Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert, has developed a massive cult following. Campbell is back for a very bloody Season 3 of STARZ's “Ash vs Evil Dead,” which promises a groovy time for fans who just can’t get enough of the franchise. Fox News spoke with Campbell about what viewers can expect from the series, why he left Hollywood and whether another movie will be in the works. Fox News: You reside in Oregon. As an actor, how has it been to live far away from Hollywood? Bruce Campbell: I can't get far enough away from Hollywood. I love living with people who are real and genuine and sincere. Hollywood, I wouldn't call it a town full of sweethearts. There's a lot of people trying to get rich and famous there. It brings out...