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Clint Eastwood and family to star in reality TV show

From TVGuide.com: On May 20, E! will debut Mrs. Eastwood & Company, described as an unprecedented look at the family behind one of Hollywood’s most iconic superstars.

The series will focus on Eastwood’s wife Dina and her relationship with their daughter Morgan, 15, and his 18-year-old daughter Francesca, along with the all-male six member vocal group from South Africa that is managed by Dina.

“Nothing is more important to me than family — no matter how you define that,” Dina Eastwood said in a statement. “People might be surprised by how we live our lives and our unconventional approach, and I also believe that it’s hard not to fall in love with my band, ‘Overtone.'”

Adds Clint: “I’m really proud of my family. They are a constant source of inspiration and entertainment.”

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Susan Lucci is a hot property in Hollywood these days

Susan Lucci, who has already landed a prime role in Marc Cherry’s soapy pilot “Devious Maids,” has just booked a recurring guest-starring spot on “Army Wives,” reuniting her with former “AMC” costar Kim Delaney.

Lifetime announced that Lucci will make several special appearances in a recurring role as Audrey, the wife of a retired Brigadier General. Her first episode, “Learning Curve,” airs Sunday, March 18 at 9 p.m. on Lifetime.

“Army Wives” follows the adventures of a group of women living on an active army post and is currently in its sixth season. Lucci recently guest-starred on TV Land’s “Hot in Cleveland.

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“John Carter” with Taylor Kitsch flops at box office

Apparently the film – which cost $300 million to make – only grossed $30 million it’s first week in the US. Hopes are now laid on the international market to recoup.

Internationally, the film did make $70 million so far. But since movie ticket sales are split, the film needs to sell $600 million in tickets to break even.

I will say there are worse things than looking at Taylor Kitsch for a couple of hours…

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Omaha passes LGBT employment protections

From The Republic.com: The Omaha City Council has just approved a city law by a vote of 4-3 protecting LGBT people from employment discrimination.

The proposal, put forward by Councilman Ben Gray, would apply to employers, employment agencies, job training programs, labor groups, public accommodations and businesses that contract with the city. It also would provide exemptions for religious organizations.

A similar proposal failed to pass in October 2010 on a 3-3 vote. Nebraska’s anti-discrimination laws and federal regulations don’t extend protection to gay and transgender people.

The Human Right Campaign reacts via press release.

“Omaha is a world class city that now joins the ranks of other major American cities standing strong for fairness,” said HRC President Joe Solmonese. “The city council should be proud for affirming the principle that what matters is how you do your job, not who you are.” HRC is proud to have partnered with Equal Omaha in advocating for the ordinance. The organization activated its local members and supporters as well as provided local leaders with strategic advice and financial support. HRC also provided data from its workplace project that shows 86 percent of Fortune 500 companies have their own policies against sexual orientation non-discrimination and nearly half cover gender identity.”

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Kentucky anti-bullying law voted down

The House Education Committee voted down an anti-bullying bill Tuesday that identified classes of students who might be harassed by their peers.

The vote came after parents and friends of teenagers who killed themselves to end incessant school bullying told lawmakers about the need for stronger protections for all students.

Several lawmakers on the panel contended that existing anti-bullying laws are sufficient. Rep. Ben Waide, R-Madisonville, said House Bill 336 was an attempt “to achieve equality by making some people more equal than others.”

He said the measure was not about bullying, but “about gay rights in our schools.”

The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Mary Lou Marzian, D-Louisville, disagreed.

She said the bill provides protections based on a student’s actual or perceived race; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity; physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability; and other distinguishing characteristics, as recommended by U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan.

More at Kentucky.com

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Madonna has some advice for Adele

Madonna has dealt with just about everything in her 33 year career and she’s imparting some of her wisdom to Adele.

“Adele’s a great talent and how much she weighs has nothing to do with it. The thing for Adele to remember is at the end of the day, whether you rise or fall, it has so much to do with how you sustain yourself and keep your integrity and your inner strength.”

Madge said that the most important thing for Adele to remember is that she must learn how to sustain herself and keep her integrity and her inner strength.

I think those are smart lessons for just about everybody.

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Barbra Streisand “Gypsy” movie may happen – Downton Abbey writer hired for script duties

Julian Fellowes, an Emmy and Golden Globe winner for TV’s Downton Abbey, will write the screenplay for the much-discussed remake of Gypsy starring Barbra Streisand as Mama Rose.

Fellowes, also an Oscar winner for the screenplay for 2001’s Gosford Park, has been hired by Streisand and fellow producer Joel Silver, who are developing the project for Universal, according to a press release.

Gypsy, a Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents about , is a perennial favorite for musical fans. It was previously filmed in 1962 with Rosalind Russell and Natalie Wood and remade for television in 1993 starring Bette Midler. The role of Mama Rose, who sings such legendary songs as “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” and “Rose’s Turn,” is considered by many the most challenging role in musical theater.
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Ben & Jerry’s renames flavor to support marriage equality

With the debate for marriage equality taking place in England’s Parliament this month, Ben & Jerry’s UK arm has renamed their Apple Pie “flavor” as “Apple-y Ever After.”

It echoes their celebration of Vermont’s passage of gay marriage in 2009 with the “rebranding” of Chubby Hubby as “Hubby Hubby.”

The ice cream maker is also teaming up with Stonewall to launch a new Facebook app today that asks users to ‘marry’ each other online.

‘Proposing’ through Ben and Jerry’s, users can voice their support for marriage equality and add their name to a letter to prime minister David Cameron backing the move.

Laura Doughty, Stonewall’s Deputy CEO says “We’re truly moved by Ben and Jerry’s support for same-sex marriage in Britain.

“All people want is to call their long-term relationship by the same name as everyone else. Our strong advice to those who disapprove of same-sex marriage is just not to get married to someone of the same sex.”