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Al Michaels on who should play him in the John Madden movie, his AI Olympics voice and ‘Thursday Night Football’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Al Michaels on who should play him in the John Madden movie, his AI Olympics voice and ‘Thursday Night Football’

LA Times  

When legendary sportscaster Al Michaels joined the broadcast booth for Amazon Prime Video’s “Thursday Night Football” in 2022, he served as a security blanket for fans that may have been streaming live sports for the first time. ABC’s “Monday Night Football” celebrated its 500th game on Nov 11, 2002, in Denver with hosts Al Michaels, left, and John Madden. I …

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Actor Johnny Wactor Fatally Shot At Age 37
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Actor Johnny Wactor Fatally Shot At Age 37

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GENERAL HOSPITAL - Episode 14916 - General Hospital airs Monday - Friday on ABC. JOHNNY WACTOR Craig Sjodin via Getty Images Actor Johnny Wactor was killed early Saturday morning, according to multiple reports. Wactor, best known for his role in the long-running soap opera “General Hospital,” was fatally shot after he saw three individuals stealing the catalytic converter from his …

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Column: There’s nothing ‘courageous’ about ‘The Golden Bachelor’
1 year, 3 months ago

Column: There’s nothing ‘courageous’ about ‘The Golden Bachelor’

LA Times  

In quantum science, there is a theory that particles behave differently when they are observed: When no one is watching, the theory goes, they behave more like waves than, well, particles. All of which is a long way of saying that my expectations for ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor” were very low. Given this culture’s historic tendency to treat every postmenopausal …

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‘Golden Bachelor’ is finally here. Our writers discuss the premiere and charismatic Gerry Turner
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Golden Bachelor’ is finally here. Our writers discuss the premiere and charismatic Gerry Turner

LA Times  

Gerry Turner, the star of ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor,” poses with the 22 women who are vying for his heart in the premiere episode. Gerry Turner meets Theresa in the premiere episode of “The Golden Bachelor.” Braxton: Before I get to the ladies, I have to do my own salute to Gerry. It was striking to see Gerry dissolve into …

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22 women and a second chance at love: Gerry Turner’s ‘whirlwind’ moment as ‘The Golden Bachelor’
1 year, 4 months ago

22 women and a second chance at love: Gerry Turner’s ‘whirlwind’ moment as ‘The Golden Bachelor’

LA Times  

For more than 40 years, Gerry Turner was married to Toni, his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, with whom he had two daughters. I really want to find that unique, intelligent woman who makes me feel like a million dollars every single minute.” Turner is the star of “The Golden Bachelor,” a new twist on ABC’s …

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‘The Bachelor’s’ crisis over race runs deeper than its creator
1 year, 9 months ago

‘The Bachelor’s’ crisis over race runs deeper than its creator

LA Times  

Michelle Young’s love story on her season of “The Bachelorette” did not end in happily-ever-after. She become more upset with the franchise’s failure to address the revelation, during the 2022 season of “The Bachelorette,” that contestant Erich Schwer had posed in blackface for his high school yearbook. Whatever Fleiss’ precise impact on the franchise’s problems with race, he leaves as …

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US no longer seeking death for man convicted in Sjodin case
1 year, 9 months ago

US no longer seeking death for man convicted in Sjodin case

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U.S. prosecutors said Tuesday that they will no longer seek the death penalty for a Minnesota man already on death row but awaiting resentencing for the kidnapping and killing of college student Dru Sjodin in 2003 — a case that led to changes in sex offender registration laws. The Justice Department has faced criticism from death penalty opponents for pursuing …

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‘The Bachelor’ made a ‘sideshow’ of its first Black star. Now he’s speaking out
2 years, 7 months ago

‘The Bachelor’ made a ‘sideshow’ of its first Black star. Now he’s speaking out

LA Times  

Decked out in a tuxedo that hugged his tall, athletic frame, Matt James looked like a movie star as he embarked on his historic journey on ABC’s “The Bachelor.” He took a deep, anxious breath as a parade of beautiful women, all vying to be his future bride, arrived. Disney-owned ABC plucked James from a pool of contestants on the …

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‘The Bachelor’ is again embroiled in controversy. This time over gaslighting
2 years, 9 months ago

‘The Bachelor’ is again embroiled in controversy. This time over gaslighting

LA Times  

After its first season with a Black lead was rocked by scandal — and criticism of its ongoing diversity missteps — ABC’s “The Bachelor” was poised to retreat to its comfort zone this season: fun-filled dates, exotic locations and an upbeat white lead. “In the 20-plus years that I have watched ‘The Bachelor’ franchise, this truly was the most dramatic …

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'The Bachelor' Is A Failed Experiment, So Why Does America Still Watch?
2 years, 11 months ago

'The Bachelor' Is A Failed Experiment, So Why Does America Still Watch?

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The premiere of Season 26 of "The Bachelor" topped 3.8 million viewers. John Fleenor via Getty Images Psychologist William J. Ryan compares the feeling of watching the “Bachelor” franchise to that of a social-bonding event like watching the NFL playoffs and, ultimately, the Super Bowl. — courtney blake October 27, 2021 Season 25 of “The Bachelor” not only showcased the …

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'The Bachelorette' finale: How 2021 disappointed fans again
3 years ago

'The Bachelorette' finale: How 2021 disappointed fans again

LA Times  

The following contains spoilers about the season finale of “The Bachelorette.” In between the declarations of love and the engagement and the lush soundtrack and the final rose, “The Bachelorette” made history. Such developments might have produced optimism that producers had moved beyond the racially charged scandal that clouded the most recent season of “The Bachelor,” which starred James as …

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After last season’s scandal, ‘The Bachelorette’ is back. Here’s what to know
3 years, 7 months ago

After last season’s scandal, ‘The Bachelorette’ is back. Here’s what to know

LA Times  

With 30 suitors, a two-hour premiere and a penchant for drama, ABC’s “The Bachelorette” returns Monday night. Though fan favorite Katie Thurston was friend-zoned by Matt James on Season 25 of “The Bachelor,” she snuck her way into viewers’ hearts with her no-nonsense attitude and bold pink vibrator in tow. Now the 30-year-old bank-marketing manager is the series’ leading lady …

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In A Season Highlighting Diversity, 'The Bachelor' Lands In Controversy Around Race
3 years, 10 months ago

In A Season Highlighting Diversity, 'The Bachelor' Lands In Controversy Around Race

NPR  

In A Season Highlighting Diversity, 'The Bachelor' Lands In Controversy Around Race Enlarge this image toggle caption Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty Images Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty Images Controversy has once again come to The Bachelor. However, despite starting this season with the most diverse cast in the franchise's history, the show is again facing criticism around race. According to Monk-Payton …

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Hong Kong court denies male status to 3 transgender men
5 years, 11 months ago

Hong Kong court denies male status to 3 transgender men

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s High Court refused to allow three transgender men to be recognized as males on their official identity cards because they have not undergone full sex-change operations. Recognize our Rights NOW!” In his ruling, Judge Thomas Au wrote that “the change of gender entry stated in the ID card does not only concern the private right …

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Japan court upholds sterilization to register gender change
5 years, 11 months ago

Japan court upholds sterilization to register gender change

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Human rights and LGBT activists on Friday denounced a ruling by Japan’s Supreme Court upholding a law that effectively requires transgender people to be sterilized before they can have their gender changed on official documents. In 2017, the European Court of Human Rights said 22 of the countries under its jurisdiction still required sterilization as part of a …

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