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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Selma Blair recounts Hollywood freeze-out after anti-Islam Instagram post

Actress Selma Blair says an anti-Islam Instagram comment cost her agency, brand deals and friendships, and left her facing a Hollywood that would not pick up the phone. Speaking Thursday at the Anti-Defamation League’s State of the Arts reception at The Jewish Museum in New York, Blair described how a February 2024 Instagram remark amid […] The post Selma Blair recounts Hollywood freeze-out after anti-Islam Instagram post appeared first on American Almanac .

Actress Selma Blair says an anti-Islam Instagram comment cost her agency, brand deals and friendships, and left her facing a Hollywood that would not pick up the phone. Speaking Thursday at the Anti-Defamation League’s State of the Arts reception at The Jewish Museum in New York, Blair described how a February 2024 Instagram remark amid the Israel-Hamas war upended her professional life almost overnight. Fox News Digital reported that the Jewish actress told the ADL audience the fallout stripped away representation, partnerships and personal ties, and that the silence that followed still marks her family years later. Blair said she apologized after the backlash. She also said she is leaving the comment where it stands because, in her…Open

What current projects is actress Selma Blair involved in following the professional fallout she experienced?
Despite the significant professional setbacks she faced in 2024, Blair has rebuilt parts of her career. She joined the cast of the upcoming film "Schmoolie the Deathwatcher" and is currently producing a documentary titled "Hineni," which she described as a declaration of presence.
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What examples did Selma Blair provide to illustrate the "double standard" and "enforcement machine" currently operating within the Hollywood entertainment industry?
Blair pointed to the situation where a movie star spent a week pushing a petition against an artist who had raised money for children for over a decade. She noted that the artist was targeted for objecting out loud when another performer railed against Israel from a stage. Blair used these incidents to argue that Hollywood is policing speech regarding Islamist terror and Israel rather than sorting talent based on craft, creating a climate where workers must "keep your head down, or lose the room."
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During her speech at the Anti-Defamation League’s State of the Arts reception, what personal and familial impact did Selma Blair describe regarding the "Hollywood freeze-out"?
Blair described the "fear" resulting from the backlash as contagious, stating it affected her teenage son. She expressed concern that her son had to watch his mother become frightened of the world, especially as he had already witnessed her go through chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant. She noted that while careers can be rebuilt, the childhood years spent watching a parent absorb institutional fear cannot be recovered.
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What were the specific content and targets of Selma Blair's February 2024 Instagram comment that led to her being "frozen out" by Hollywood?
Blair's comment was a response to immigration reform advocate Abraham Hamra. In the post, she attacked then-Representative Cori Bush (D-Mo.) and Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) for their votes against legislation intended to bar individuals involved in the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel from entering the United States. Her comment included language such as "Deport all these terrorist supporting goons," and "Islam has destroyed Muslim countries and then they come here and destroyed minds. They know they are liars. Twisted justifications. May they meet their fate."
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AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Johnny Depp’s Scrooge trailer splits fans as the actor steps back into the spotlight

Johnny Depp’s new “Ebenezer” trailer has fans cheering his return as Scrooge while others call out marketing that treats a familiar Dickens tale like a reinvention. A trailer for the film dropped Thursday and put Depp front and center as Ebenezer Scrooge, drawing a quick split online between viewers glad to see him working again […] The post Johnny Depp’s Scrooge trailer splits fans as the actor steps back into the spotlight appeared first on American Almanac .

Johnny Depp’s new “Ebenezer” trailer has fans cheering his return as Scrooge while others call out marketing that treats a familiar Dickens tale like a reinvention. A trailer for the film dropped Thursday and put Depp front and center as Ebenezer Scrooge, drawing a quick split online between viewers glad to see him working again and critics of the campaign’s tone. Fox News reported the release and the mixed reaction that followed. Some posts praised the look and the casting. Others zeroed in on the tagline and asked why a story everyone knows was being sold as a twist. Online reaction lands on both sides of the trailer One X user wrote that the trailer confirmed it was “still the same story,” comparing it to Scrooge and…Open

What are some of Johnny Depp's notable past film roles and accolades mentioned in the report?
Depp made his film debut in 1984 with "A Nightmare on Elm Street" and became a teen idol in "21 Jump Street." He achieved major success in 1990 with Tim Burton’s "Edward Scissorhands." He later starred as Jack Sparrow in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, which earned him his first Academy Award nomination. He also received Oscar nominations for "Finding Neverland" and "Sweeney Todd," the latter of which also earned him a Golden Globe.
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What was the outcome of the 2022 defamation trial involving Johnny Depp and Amber Heard?
In the 2022 defamation trial held in Virginia, a jury found Amber Heard liable for defaming Johnny Depp. This trial followed a period of heavy public scrutiny and a 2020 U.K. libel case where Depp lost a case against The Sun over an article that called him a "wife beater." The article notes that the jury's decision in Virginia has allowed Depp to continue booking major roles despite previous years of "public pile-on" and headlines.
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What are the specific positive reactions from viewers regarding Johnny Depp's casting in the "Ebenezer" trailer?
Supporters of the film have expressed that the project "looks so awesome" and are pleased to see Depp "back in action." Some viewers have stated they will watch the film regardless of the marketing, while others have suggested that he is "back at the top of his game" and even floated potential Oscar talk for his portrayal of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge.
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How has Johnny Depp's career progressed since his public legal battles and periods of relative inactivity in Hollywood?
After a period of box-office disappointments and a high-profile defamation trial in Virginia where a jury found Amber Heard liable for defaming him, Depp has returned to steady work. He appeared in the 2023 French historical drama "Jeanne du Barry," directed "Modi: Three Days on the Wing of Madness," and is set to star opposite Penélope Cruz in the thriller "Day Drinker." His new role in "Ebenezer" as Scrooge marks his latest high-profile holiday project.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Halle Berry's lawyer rejects ex's child-abuse claims after restraining order

Halle Berry's attorney branded Olivier Martinez's child-abuse claims meritless after he won a temporary restraining order and sought sole custody of their 12-year-old son. Martinez secured the order Thursday and asked the court for sole custody, alleging physical and emotional abuse of their son Maceo, Fox News reported. Berry’s lawyer answered within hours. She called […] The post Halle Berry's lawyer rejects ex's child-abuse claims after restraining order appeared first on American Almanac .

Halle Berry's attorney branded Olivier Martinez's child-abuse claims meritless after he won a temporary restraining order and sought sole custody of their 12-year-old son. Martinez secured the order Thursday and asked the court for sole custody, alleging physical and emotional abuse of their son Maceo, Fox News reported. Berry’s lawyer answered within hours. She called the petition deliberately misleading, cited prior sanctions against Martinez, and said Berry would keep fighting for the boy’s best interests. The dispute lands in a long, expensive custody fight that already produced a thick divorce judgment, fixed support terms, and an earlier sole-custody push by Berry herself. Martinez claims Berry choked their son People magazine…Open

What previous legal actions did Halle Berry take regarding the custody of her son Maceo?
Approximately two years before Martinez's latest filing, Halle Berry sought sole custody of Maceo. She cited Martinez's "turbulent and detrimental behavior" toward the educational and therapeutic interventions the boy required. This follows a long custody fight that began after the couple's divorce was filed in 2015.
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What were the established divorce and support terms between Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez finalized in 2023?
The 33-page judgment established that Berry would pay nearly $8,000 a month in child support and 4.3% of any income she makes above $2 million. Berry is responsible for private-school tuition, 100% of extracurricular costs, and health care. Martinez is required to seek employment to contribute for Maceo. Parenting time was originally split during the week with alternating weekends, and both parents were ordered to refrain from speaking poorly about the other in front of the child.
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What are the terms of the temporary restraining order currently in place for Halle Berry?
The temporary restraining order requires Halle Berry to stay at least 100 yards away from Olivier Martinez. Under this order, Berry is permitted to see Maceo only during court-ordered visits, which are limited to two days a week and every other weekend, until a hearing is held on October 16. Additionally, the former couple has been ordered into confidential mediation regarding custody.
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How did Halle Berry's attorney, Marina Beck, respond to the child abuse claims made by Olivier Martinez?
Marina Beck branded the claims as "meritless" and "deliberately misleading." She stated that there is voluminous evidence and numerous judicial rulings showing that Martinez has a history of erratic, possessive, and violent behavior, including repeatedly violating court orders and interfering with necessary therapeutic and educational interventions for their son. She characterized his conduct as a documented pattern of misconduct for which he has already been legally sanctioned.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Michael Douglas admits long-hidden fling with Kathleen Turner from Romancing the Stone

Michael Douglas has confirmed a secret affair with Kathleen Turner during the making of Romancing the Stone, a romance the pair denied for more than 40 years while their on-screen chemistry lit up theaters. The 82-year-old actor details the relationship in an excerpt from his upcoming memoir "One Helluva Ride," obtained by People and reported […] The post Michael Douglas admits long-hidden fling with Kathleen Turner from Romancing the Stone appeared first on American Almanac .

Michael Douglas has confirmed a secret affair with Kathleen Turner during the making of Romancing the Stone, a romance the pair denied for more than 40 years while their on-screen chemistry lit up theaters. The 82-year-old actor details the relationship in an excerpt from his upcoming memoir "One Helluva Ride," obtained by People and reported by Fox News . Douglas and Turner starred together in the 1984 adventure hit, with Douglas as Jack Colton and Turner as Joan Wilder. For decades the two told the public they felt temptation and shared "amazing chemistry" but never acted on it. Douglas now says that line was false. In the memoir he writes that the attraction hit right away. Douglas described Turner as smart, funny, and sexy, with the…Open

In his memoir "One Helluva Ride," how does Michael Douglas describe his initial attraction to Kathleen Turner?
Douglas described Turner as smart, funny, and sexy, noting her signature deep, sultry voice. He wrote that he was "knocked sideways" by her and that the attraction hit right away, growing naturally from their close work on the film, the pressure of the production, mutual respect, and physical attraction.
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What did Kathleen Turner say in response to the revelation of her 40-year-old affair with Michael Douglas?
Kathleen Turner issued a brief statement to People regarding the sudden attention, saying, "Good heavens what a fuss about something 40 years ago! I love Michael and I look forward to enjoying the book."
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How did the secret affair between Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner eventually come to an end?
The romance ended after Diandra Luker visited the film set with their son, Cameron, and made it clear to Kathleen Turner that she and Douglas were still married. Douglas noted that after this split, his marriage to Luker was never the same; Luker eventually filed for divorce in 1995, and the divorce was finalized in 2000.
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What were the specific circumstances of Michael Douglas's personal life while he was filming Romancing the Stone with Kathleen Turner?
At the time of filming in 1984, Douglas was still technically married to Diandra Luker, though the couple was separated and both were involved in extramarital affairs. Douglas stated that they kept the affair with Turner a secret from director Bob Zemeckis and co-star Danny DeVito to protect Luker and their young son, Cameron.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - Botched Christa Pike lethal injection distracts from murdered teen and puts Tennessee executions in doubt, former chief says

A botched lethal injection of Christa Pike has stolen focus from her murdered teenage victim and may halt Tennessee executions for good, the former Knoxville police chief says. Tennessee’s attempt to execute 30-year death row inmate Christa Pike collapsed Wednesday evening after officials struggled to carry out the lethal injection, leaving her alive in critical […] The post Botched Christa Pike lethal injection distracts from murdered teen and puts Tennessee executions in doubt, former chief says appeared first on American Almanac .

A botched lethal injection of Christa Pike has stolen focus from her murdered teenage victim and may halt Tennessee executions for good, the former Knoxville police chief says. Tennessee’s attempt to execute 30-year death row inmate Christa Pike collapsed Wednesday evening after officials struggled to carry out the lethal injection, leaving her alive in critical condition and shifting the entire story away from the young woman she tortured to death three decades ago. Former Knoxville police chief Phil Keith, who oversaw the original murder investigation, told Fox News Digital on Thursday that the failed procedure has erased attention from 19-year-old victim Colleen Slemmer and left him doubting whether the state will carry out any more…Open

What were the characteristics of Colleen Slemmer as described by former Knoxville police chief Phil Keith?
Keith described Colleen Slemmer as a bright young woman who was interested in computers and was trying to get her life on track after a troubled early childhood. He emphasized that she was an innocent party who was not involved in any of the violence that occurred at the Job Corps vocational school.
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What were the specific circumstances regarding the legal and procedural hurdles faced before Pike's scheduled execution?
Pike's attorneys filed a last-minute appeal, a clemency petition, and requests for alternate execution methods and an all-female execution team days before the scheduled date. While an appeals court stay initially delayed the process, the Supreme Court ruled that the execution could proceed before midnight. Officials then spent roughly nine hours preparing before the failed attempt began.
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What actions did Tennessee Governor Bill Lee take following the failed execution attempt?
Governor Bill Lee ordered an independent review of the failed procedure to determine why the outcome differed from the 100+ other times the process has been used in the country. Additionally, he postponed the state's only remaining execution scheduled for the year.
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How did former Knoxville police chief Phil Keith describe the impact of the botched execution on the public narrative?
Phil Keith, who oversaw the original 1995 murder investigation, stated that the botched lethal injection has stolen the focus from the murdered teenage victim, Colleen Slemmer. He expressed concern that the public attention is now fixed on the inmate's medical status and the state's procedural breakdown rather than the life and potential future of the innocent young woman who was tortured to death three decades ago.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Lynn Jenkins) - Education official says Trump school choice tax credit will pressure blue states to opt in

A top Education Department official says Democratic governors who long fought school choice will face real financial pressure to join President Trump's federal scholarship tax credit, or watch donor money and student opportunities leave their states. Lindsey Burke, deputy chief of staff at the Department of Education, told Fox News Digital that competitive pressure from […] The post Education official says Trump school choice tax credit will pressure blue states to opt in appeared first on American Almanac .

A top Education Department official says Democratic governors who long fought school choice will face real financial pressure to join President Trump's federal scholarship tax credit, or watch donor money and student opportunities leave their states. Lindsey Burke , deputy chief of staff at the Department of Education, told Fox News Digital that competitive pressure from the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program is already building on holdout states, and she expects it to push all 50 to participate. Governors must formally opt in before residents and local scholarship groups can fully take part. More than half of U.S. states have already signed up, according to an IRS report described in the coverage, while New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is…Open

What role did Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear play in the expansion of the scholarship tax credit?
Although Governor Andy Beshear raised concerns that school choice could divert resources from public education and issued a veto on opt-in legislation, the Kentucky state legislature overrode his veto. As a result, Kentucky has formally joined the program.
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How does the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit differ from traditional school vouchers according to the Department of Education?
The program is designed to be separate from traditional vouchers because it does not involve a city or state cutting a check from its own education fund. Because it is a federal credit, the donations go to nonprofits rather than directly into the state's public-school budget, allowing parents to access more options without impacting local public-school funding.
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What is the specific timeline and opposition regarding New York's participation in the federal scholarship tax credit?
A spokesperson for Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed the intent to opt New York into the program, with reports indicating the opt-in may start in 2027. However, the move faces opposition from teachers unions and public-school advocates who launched a petition against it, arguing that the program would steer tax-advantaged dollars toward private tuition for families who never used the public school system.
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Which Democratic governors have already taken action or are moving toward joining the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program?
Colorado Governor Jared Polis was the first Democratic governor to announce his state would participate, and Colorado has since formally opted in. New York Governor Kathy Hochul is also moving toward joining the program, with a spokesperson confirming her intent to opt New York in, which would make it the 30th state to participate.
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YOUTUBE (Fox News) - BREAKING: Tennessee prison chief RESIGNS after failed execution

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Fox News host Jon Scott discusses Tennessee officials announcing the resignation of the state's prison chief following the failed execution of Christa Pike on 'Fox Report.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxnews #foxreport #tennessee #nashville #christapike #pike #deathpenalty #execution #lethalinjection #prison #corrections #criminaljustice #frankstrada #strada #billlee #jonScott #jonscott #scott #government #investigation

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YOUTUBE (LiveNOW from FOX) - BREAKING: Tennessee prisons chief out after failed execution of Christa Pike

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The head of Tennessee's prison system will resign later this month after this week's failed execution of Christa Pike, the only woman on the state's death row, according to Governor Bill Lee. Michael Benz at Case Western Reserve University joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to discuss what happens next.

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YOUTUBE (Fox News) - Search ongoing for Boston-bound medical plane

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