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‘Masked Singer’ Reveals Extra Panelists, Thanksgiving Special and Triple Elimination Episode (SPOILERS AHEAD)

A few more familiar faces will be joining “The Masked Singer” panelists in the coming weeks as Season 4 heads to a finale.

Guest panelists who will sit behind the “Masked” desk include Niecy Nash (Nov. 11), Cheryl Hines (Nov. 18), Jay Pharoah (Thursday, Nov. 26, on a special Thanksgiving night original episode) and Craig Robinson (Dec. 2).

Robinson’s episode will be a “super six” edition, with three reveals leading into the finale.

This is Pharoah’s return to the panelist desk as a guest, while Hines is a permanent panelist on Fox’s companion series “I Can See Your Voice.” Robinson, meanwhile, is the host of Fox’s new spinoff “The Masked Dancer,” which premieres in December.

Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger are the regular panelists on “The Masked Singer,” hosted by Nick Cannon. Previous guest panelists this season include Joel McHale and Wayne Brady.

New this season, the show’s panelists are also competing for a “Golden Ear” trophy based on their first impressions of each masked performer — and McCarthy Wahlberg is in the lead with three, while Thicke and Scherzinger have two points each and Jeong so far has zero.

This season’s costumes include Baby Alien, Crocodile, Broccoli, Gremlin, Mushroom, Jellyfish, Whatchamacalit, Lips, Squiggly Monster, Popcorn, Sun, Dragon, Giraffe, Seahorse, Snow Owls and Serpent.

Bob Saget (Squiggly Monster), Wendy Williams (Lips), Mark Sanchez (Baby Alien), Brian Austin Green (Giraffe), Mickey Rourke (Gremlin) and Busta Rhymes (Dragon) have so far been revealed.

According to the show, the Season 4 contestants have a combined net worth of over $398 million; have sold more than 281 million records worldwide, appeared in more than 5,120 episodes of television and 204 films, appeared in five Super Bowls, have four stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; have 46 Grammy nominations; three world records; and include an Olympic gold medalist, an Oscar nominee in a major category and one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People.

Meanwhile, on this Wednesday’s episode, in the Group A Finals, Popcorn, Sun and Snow Owls compete for a spot in the Super Six. Here’s a sneak preview from this week’s episode:
Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran gets back almost $400k after Phishing Scam

Earlier this month, Barbara Corcoran was cheated out of nearly $400,00 in a phishing scam.

The scammers instructed her bookkeeper to forward funds to a company they claimed was designing a building in which she’d invested in. Corcoran’s accountant thought the email address belonged to her assistant.

She revealed on Friday that the German bank used to transfer the money to Asia froze the funds and returned it to her. She told Daily Mail TV that the scam was “so simple and so well-executed”.

Corcoran spoke of her embarrassment at being conned out of cash saying she felt “sick to my stomach” when the scam emerged. She said her company had been targeted by a scam around six months ago and she believes they “came back for a second shot”.

The scheme was pulled off using an email address that was identical except for one character.
Jerry Bruckheimer Reportedly Trying To Get Johnny Depp Back In Pirates Of The Caribbean

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Jerry Bruckheimer became one of the most powerful and recognizable producers in Hollywood thanks to an astonishing track record of success. When people saw his name attached to a movie, they knew to expect a high concept action-packed blockbuster that was big on explosive pyrotechnics and star power.

At his peak, Bruckheimer was involved in Beverly Hills Cop, Top Gun, Crimson Tide, Bad Boys, The Rock, Con Air, Armageddon, Enemy of the State and many more. While his reputation has somewhat diminished throughout the 21st Century following a series of box office disappointments offset by the odd hit like this year’s Bad Boys For Life, the 77 year-old was one of the major driving forces behind Disney’s multi-billion Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.

Of course, Bruckheimer was among Johnny Depp’s biggest supporters when others involved in the production of Curse of the Black Pearl were confused by his approach to playing Captain Jack Sparrow, and he’s repeatedly defended the actor over the last few years during his series of highly publicized court battles.
'Judge Judy' to End After 25 Seasons; Judy Sheindlin Says New Show, 'Judy Justice,' in the Works

**The court show will continue to air in reruns as the host takes on a new series.**

The show ‘Judge Judy’ is coming to an end after 25 seasons, host Judy Sheindlin says. At the same time, she isn't ready to hang up her gavel and robe just yet.

The syndicated court show host appeared on Monday's ‘The Ellen Show’, where she told DeGeneres that the 2020-21 season of Judge Judy will also be its last. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Judge Judy will end production after next season, which will be the show's 25th season on the air.

*"I've had a 25-year-long marriage with CBS [Television Distribution, which distributes the show], and it's been successful," she said. "Next year will be our 25th season, silver anniversary, and CBS sort of felt, I think, they wanted to optimally utilize the repeats of my program," she said. "Because now they have 25 years of reruns. So what they decided to do was to sell a couple of years' worth of reruns. But I'm not tired, so Judy Justice will be coming out a year later."*

It's unclear whether this will be another syndicated program or for a network or other outlet.

Asked by DeGeneres where viewers will be able to watch the new show, Sheindlin replied: "I can't tell you yet."

She expanded upon the news slightly: *"Judge Judy, you'll be able to see next year — a full year, all new shows. ... The following couple of years, you should be able to catch all the reruns that CBS has sold to the stations that are currently carrying Judge Judy, and Judy Justice will be going elsewhere. Isn't that fun?"*

Sheindlin is the highest-paid personality on TV, earning $47 million a year. She signed her current contract with CBS in 2015. That deal took the host through three more seasons, through 2020, and also included a first-look production deal with Queen Bee Productions, which is owned by Sheindlin.

Two years later, she signed a deal with CBS in which the company acquired the complete library to Judge Judy, paying close to $100 million for more than 5,200 hours of programming.

Judge Judy ranks as one of the top-rated syndicated programs, averaging roughly 9 million viewers a day, and is TV's most-watched court show.

Sheindlin and CBS have been hit with lawsuits over the sale of her library to CBS and over the profits from her show.

The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to Sheindlin's rep for additional information.
Swiss Miss and Lucky Charms Collaborate

Do you like Lucky Charms? Do you like hot chocolate? Well now your hot chocolate can be magically delicious too! Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Mix with Lucky Charm Marshmallows is set to be released in June 2020.

The box will contain six hot cocoa packs and the Lucky Charms marshmallows (even the unicorn) and will cost $2.99.

If you can’t wait until summer, you can of course DIY your own hot chocolate with the marshmallows out of the box. Target also sells a bag of JetPuff Lucky Charms marshmallows.
The Eighth Doctor

### Cause of Death

Died from crash-landing a gunship on the planet Karn. There, the Sisterhood of Karn revived the Doctor and provided an elixir that allowed him to choose the outcome of his next regeneration.

## Incarnations of the Doctor

1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8 . War . 9 . 10 . 11 . 12 . 13 The Valeyard . The Watcher . The Dream Lord . The Curator . The Meta Crisis

“It was on the planet Skaro that my old enemy, the Master, was finally put on trial. They say he listened calmly as his list of evil crimes was read and sentence passed. Then he made his last, and I thought somewhat curious, request. He demanded that I, the Doctor, a rival Time Lord, should take his remains back to our home planet — Gallifrey. It was a request they should never have granted.”
—The Eighth Doctor explains how he came to be.
Leading a life of great temporal complexity, the **Eighth Doctor** was so frequently involved in time paradoxes and parallel universes that it was impossible to know with certainty how the major epochs of his existence fitted together. Complicating the matter even further were his frequent bouts of amnesia, as well as several phases of his life where he lived in one place for more than a hundred years, such as Earth and Orbis.

He was unique amongst incarnations of the Doctor in that he was technically dead both when he regenerated from the Seventh Doctor and when he regenerated into the War Doctor. Additional factors that made him unique included him being the only Doctor to travel with an Ice Warrior, and the first to have significant interaction with his granddaughter after his first incarnation left her behind on Earth.

The Eighth Doctor was inherently a happy adventurer, falling in love with companions Grace Holloway and Charlotte Pollard, and was not averse to experiencing and appreciating very human emotions, from kissing Grace to providing psychological support for Izzy Sinclair. So strong was his affection for humans, that he even claimed to be half-human — though sources dispute if this was actually the case.

At his core an optimist and a romantic, the Doctor tried to remain a cheerful and pacifistic adventurer in spite of a universe that grew ever increasingly hostile around him, eventually culminating in the eruption of the Last Great Time War between the Time Lords and the Dalek Empire. Despite his efforts to stay out of the war, the Doctor was forced to participate from time to time - either due to Time Lord manipulation or outside intervention. Eventually, the Doctor succumbed to despair after failing to save a single life due to the Time Lords becoming more war-like, and chose to regenerate into a warrior incarnation in the hopes of ending the war once and for all.

## Appearances

### **2013 Specials**

* The Night of the Doctor
* The Day of the Doctor
Lady Gaga Releases New Song Titled “Stupid Love”

Lady Gaga has released new music since her songs in the movie “A Star Is Born” and a song with Brian Newman titled “Don’t Let Me Be Understood”. This makes it 2 years since we have heard her sing. But how good is the song?

First of all, she released the single on Friday at midnight. The music video was shot entirely on the iPhone 11 Pro. It was directed by Daniel Askill. It is considered a pop song, with a mix of electronic music. The music video, revolving around the color pink, begins with an explanation on why Gaga and the dancers look as if they are on another plant.

It says “The world rots in conflict. Many tribes battle for dominance. While in Spiritual ones pray and sleep for peace, the Kindness punks fight for Chromatica.”

It then leads to a clip of Gaga and her dancers dancing around a barren setting which appears to be outer space.

Of her upcoming new album, Gaga told New Music Daily in Apple Music that she’s just trying to bring some joy to Little Monsters everywhere.

“Someone asked me the other day what my goal was with this album and it actually sounds ridiculous when I say it out loud,” Gaga said. “I said, ‘I would like to put out music that a big chunk of the world will hear, and it will become a part of their daily lives and make them happy every single day.’”

Lady Gaga - Stupid Love (Official Music Video)
‘SNL’ pokes fun at VP Pence’s new role leading coronavirus response; John Mulaney hosts

Leap Day 2020’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ episode opened with Vice President Mike Pence (played by Beck Bennett) talking about the coronavirus, with a few Democratic candidate interruptions.

John Mulaney hosted the episode, with David Byrne as the musical guest.

Vice President Pence during the show open, was shown holding a White House press conference to update the American people about the new virus.

*“I’m Vice President Mike Pence. Most of you know me from the sentence, ‘Even if Trump was removed, we’d still be stuck with Mike Pence,’” Bennett Said.*

He explains President Trump asked him to take the lead on the new virus, "even though I don't believe in science."

*Bennett then jokes, "And I have to admit, this disease has been quite the test of my faith. Just like dinosaur bones."*

He said he is well prepared to tackle the challenge with the best team of people "that's left in the government."

The team included Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson, (played by Kenan Thompson), who encourages people to purchase Make America Great Again medical face masks as a precaution.

The Vice President then takes questions from the press, but the first question came from Mike Bloomberg, (who was played by former SNL cast member Fred Armisen). He's asked how he got past security.

*"Well, I just walked in coughing and everybody got out of my way," Bloomberg said.*

Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York City, then takes the stage saying Trump isn't handling the outbreak well enough, but he felt like his message wasn't getting through. So, Bloomberg switched to Spanish.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, (portrayed by Kate McKinnon), appeared on stage behind the two men to be Bloomberg's worst nightmare because "it's her job now."

Former Vice President Joe Biden, (played by the evening's host John Mulaney), then joins everyone on stage wearing a "South Carolina" sash announcing his win in the state's Democratic primary.

*"Now, listen, folks, if we want to fight 'China cough' we got to be smart," he said.*

Biden is then interrupted by Sen. Bernie Sanders, (played by Larry David).

*"What about me possibly winning the nomination, huh," Sanders said. "You got to admit, folks, universal healthcare doesn't sound too crazy now, does it?"*

The skit moves on to have Pence ask a real reporter a question, but he calls on Colin Jost who says he's actually Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Amy Klobuchar, (played by Rachel Dratch), even cuts in.

Warren encourages the crowd to use Purell hand sanitizer, but Sanders interrupts.

*"No, no, no, no, no! No Purell," Sanders said. "I got a bottle of that junk and on the label, it said, 'it kills 99.99% of germs. What happens to the top .01%?! Why are we protecting them?"*

*He wants everyone to use "good old fashioned hand soap and scalding hot water."*

***After a 3 second break, everyone shouts “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night Live!”***
Big Brother: Nicole Franzel Breaks Instagram Silence, Makes Big Announcement

**Nicole Franzel** breaks her social media silence and announces new podcast episodes where she'll address all the Big Brother 22: All-Stars drama.

Nicole Franzel breaks her social media silence and announces new podcast episodes where she'll address all the Big Brother 22: All-Stars drama. It's safe to say that this was not the best season for Nicole. Many thought that nothing could be worse than her experience on BB16, where she was targeted for being too smart of a player and was never given any room to play the game. But the stakes were much higher on BB22, which definitely took a toll on Nicole. She went into the game personally knowing (or knowing of) every single player from seasons past. For the game, she had to betray Da'Vonne Rogers, who was the deciding vote on her BB18 victory, and Ian Terry, who had been a longtime friend.

As if that wasn't enough pressure for Nicole Franzel on Big Brother 22, she now also had a social media influencer career to uphold, and podcast sponsors to please, and a wedding with BB18 co-star Victor Arroyo to plan. Nonetheless, she made her way to the Final 3, both through strategy and competition wins at the end, only to be cut at the last minute by her biggest and truest ally, Cody Calafiore. In the aftermath of BB22, Nicole has gone on an unfollow spree that includes Cody, Cody's girlfriend, Daniele Donato, Derrick Levasseur, and many more friends, acquaintances, and allies that she made through Big Brother.

In an Instagram Story posted on Friday, November 6, Nicole Franzel said that she's finally ready to start talking about the Big Brother: All-Stars drama that she's been catching up on since the season ended. Through an iPhone Notes app press release, Nicole first thanked the fans for their messages and support. She then went on, "I have so much on my heart that I want to share but I know I can't possibly express it adequately in a social media post. Therefore, I am going to start recording a series of podcast episodes starting next week." In the end, Nicole vows to keep "opening up [her] mind, heart, and truth" with the fans.

It's not shocking that podcaster Nicole Franzel wants to address certain things on her Coco Caliente podcast. For one, this allows her to fully explain herself, with ample time and caution, in a medium where people actually pay attention to what's being said. In addition, these episodes will likely boost the number of listeners that she has on the podcast, which is always good for business. It's a win-win for Nicole, and it's probably intentional that she has withheld certain details about her post-season experience from press interviews in order to share those thoughts on her own platform.

Now the Big Brother 22: All-Stars fans have to wait until these podcast episodes are out. Hopefully, Nicole will properly address and successfully clarify many issues that the fans have brought to her attention.
Joe Biden wins South Carolina primary

The South Carolina primary has ended. The winner has been announced. So, who is it?

As you probably know from the Title above, Joe Biden has won the vote at the South Carolina primary race for democratic presidential candidates.

Joe Biden won the vote with a high percentage of 49.2 bearing Bernie Sanders with 19.6%, Tom Steyer with 11.5%, Pete Buttigieg with 7.9%, Elizabeth Warren with 6.9%, and Amy Klobuchar with 3.1%. This follows Michael Bloomberg’s entrance to the race, and the bowing-out of Tom Steyer.
Johnny Depp Reportedly Not Returning To Pirates Of The Caribbean Franchise

Things are going from bad to worse for Johnny Depp, with the actor releasing a statement earlier today confirming that he won’t be returning for Fantastic Beasts 3 as Grindelwald, having been forced to resign by the studio. This is another major setback for the actor after he recently lost a libel case against a British tabloid, and his courtroom battles opposite ex-wife Amber Heard are also far from over.

Of course, Depp was dropped from the highest paying gig of his career as well after being given the boot from the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise last year, despite the fact that his Captain Jack Sparrow was the main drawing card and selling point of the series. A lot of fans were furious at the news, and despite various petitions being launched, it doesn’t look as though the staunchly family-friendly Disney will budge.

There’s a sixth installment in the main saga and a spinoff starring Margot Robbie in the works, leading to rumors that Depp could potentially show up for a passing of the torch cameo to placate the fanbase and draw a line under his iconic tenure as Captain Jack. However, insider Daniel Richtman is now claiming that the Alice in Wonderland star definitely won’t be back for any more swashbuckling.

According to the tipster, Depp held meetings with both Warner Bros. and Disney following the verdict being announced for his libel case, and after being asked to step down by the former, talks have also reportedly come to an end with the latter about a potential Pirates of the Caribbean return. It isn’t good news for the former A-lister, and after having been kicked out of two big franchises in short order, he now faces a long road to make it back to the top.
Emmy and Max Meet Shrek

### Starring

Mike MyersEddie Murphy
Cameron Diaz
John Lithgow
Andrea Libman
Danny McKinnon
Ty Olsson
Chantal Strand
Jason Michas
Kathleen Barr

### Released

TBA 2021

**Emmy and Max Meet Shrek**is the crossover by Mekmon Productions.

## Cast:

### Main in the Movies:

* Shrek
* Donkey
* Fiona
* Lord Farquaad
* Guards
* Pinocchio
* Gingy
* 3 Little Pigs
* Big Bad Wolf
* Magic Mirror

### Main in the Crossovers:

* Emmy
* Max
* Ord
* Cassie
* Zak and Wheezie
* Kasumi Tendo
* Rover Dangerfield
* Kim Possible
* Ron Stoppable
* Rufus
* Dr. Drakken
* Shego
Two MLB Pitchers say Spring Training is different than last year’s baseball

Heading into the new year, the biggest question in baseball is not whether Gerrit Cole and Mookie Betts put the Yankees and Dodgers on a World Series collision course, or how the Astros respond to the cheating scandal. The biggest question in baseball is about the baseball itself. *How will it play, exactly?*

Last season’s lively baseball —— lively as in the seams were lower, creating less drag, and the leather surface was slicker —— led to a home run explosion throughout the league. There were 6,776 home runs hit in 2019, easily the most in MLB history. The previous record was 6,105 home runs in 2017. Before that, the record 5,693 home runs in 2000.

Weirdly, the baseball appeared to change in the postseason. It was not quite as lively, and after being conditioned to expect pretty much every well-struck ball to carry over the fence during the regular season, it was a bit of a shock to see some balls get squared up and caught for outs in October. The baseball can vary just year-to-year, but even month-to-month.

The Cactus League and Grapefruit League seasons are now a week old and, at least according to two pitchers, the 2020 baseball is different than the 2019 baseball. Specifically, the ball is a little softer, and seems are a bit higher. Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka says the current ball feels like the 2017 baseball (which was still pretty lively).

*“The one we’re using right now is pretty similar to what we used in 2017,” Tanaka said to NJ.com’s Brendan Kuty. “But a I’ll remake here that, it’s just how I feel.” Tanaka said via his Japanese interpreter at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Wednesday.*

Phillies right-handed Zach Eflin feels the same way. Here’s what he told Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia:

*”I think it’s awesome,” he said. “To me, they feel a little softer and you can definitely notice the seems a little more. Last year, it was like throwing a cue ball.”*

…

*“The thing that was tough with last year’s balls was the mud they use to rub them wouldn’t stay on the baseball because it was so slick and hard,” Eflin said.*

For what it’s worth, there have been 215 home runs hit in 108 games this spring, or 1.99 per game. Last spring it was 1,141 homers in 470 spring games, or 2.43 per game. During the regular season last year, fans saw an average of 2.79 homers per game. It’s still very early in spring training, so we have to take the homer rate with a grain of salt. Hitters are still searching for their timing, after all.

For now, this year’s spring training baseball has higher seams and is softer than the last year’s, at least according to two pitchers. How the baseball —- the single most important piece of equipment to the sport —- will play during meaningful regular season (and postseason) games remain a mystery.
The Masked Singer Unmasks Singing Legend

Wednesday February 26, 2020 broadcasted The Masked Singer’s 5th episode in its 3rd season. 5 masks were left in group B, The Banana, Frog, Kitty, Mouse, & Taco. In the episode, the guest judge was Gabriel Iglesias. After all the performances, you could tell they all could sing. So what legend would be revealed?

In the elimination, it was revealed that the Mouse would be revealed.

All the judges guessed Dionne Warwick except for Ken Jeong who guessed Tina Turner. After the mouse “Took it off” she was revealed to be the 5-time Grammy award winner Dionne Warwick.
Michael Bloomberg Drops Out of 2020 Democratic Presidential Race

Yesterday was Super Tuesday. Joe Biden was the one two beat, especially when Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar support him.

After last night, Biden and Sanders were the two front runners, while Bloomberg and Warren followed in their footsteps. After that, Bloomberg decided to drop out of the race because he was so far behind. He said he is going to endorse Joe Biden.
Michael Bloomberg’s Net Worth takes Multibillion Dollar Hit

Former New York City Mayor and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg’s bank account appears to have taken a decent size hit, as the market cratered after coronavirus outbreak fears.

Bloomberg’s net worth as of February 18 was around $64 billion, according to Forbes. As of Friday, February 28, his Forbes-estimated net worth had fallen to $56.2 billion.

The Bloomberg media company has an estimated valuation of $50 billion and generates an estimated $10 billion in annual revenue.
23 Famous Faces that we’re born on March 1

If you were born on March 1st, that would make you a Pisces. So that makes these 18 celebrities Pisces. Here they are!

## Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber is a very popular singer that is from London, Canada. He was born in 1994.

## Kesha

Kesha is a pop singer who was born in Los Angeles, California. She was born in 1987.

## Jensen Ackles

Jensen Ackles is a TV actor best known for his portrayal of Eric Brady in the soap opera Day or Our Lives. He was born in 1978.

## Daniella Monet

Daniella Monet is a TV Actress best known for her role in the show Victorious, as Trina Vega. She was born in 1989.

## Lupita Nyong’o

Lupita Nyong’o is a Movie Actress born in Mexico City, Mexico. She has been in many films such as, 12 Years a Slave, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker, Black Panther, Us, The Jungle Book (2016), and Queen of Katwe. She was born in 1983.

## Ava Allan

Ava Allan is a TV Actress who was born in Los Angeles, California, in 2000. She has been in the ABC show The Middle and in the show Pretty Little Liars.

## Javier Bardem

Javier Bardem is a Movie Actor from Spain, who is married to Penelope Cruz. He was recently in Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man Tell No Tales as Salazar.

## Mark Paul Gosselaar

Mark Paul Gosselaar is a TV Actor born in Los Angeles, CA in 1974. He is most famous for playing the role of Zack Morris in Saved by the Bell.

## Paul Hollywood

Paul Hollywood as born in Wallasey, England, in 1966. He is a chef and baker. He is well known for being a judge in The Great British Bake Off.

## Donovan Patton

Donovan Patton is a TV actor born in Guam in 1977. He is most famous for being Joe in Blues Clues. He is the one with the green shirt mostly.

## Chris Webber

Chris Webber is a basketball player born in 1973 in Detroit MI. He mostly played for University of Michigan.
EPISODE 87

## Trivia

Log:

0:00 – 1:30: Intro with Ron Glass

1:31 – 2:50: Voicemail and feedback

2:51 – 4:35: Walt Disney interview

4:36 – 11:20: Voicemail questions, Thurl Ravenscroft interview about Tony the Tiger, Mouseketeer Greg answers some editing questions, vote for Ricky Brigante

11:21 – 14:34: Frito’s Kid is back, Ding Dong King, Apple Pie Magician, Captain Cupcake

14:35 – 14:51: Birthday wishes to Patrick’s dad

14:52 – 33:10: Space Mountain history and audio

33:11 – 35:57: ride on Rockin Space Mountain

35:58 – 37:09: Outro

37:10 – 39:11: Clip from Darby O’Gill and the Little People with Walt Disney

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EPISODE 553

## Description

You've heard Paul discuss what the genesis of WindowtotheMagic Podcast was and how it all came about, and on this series of shows, you will actually HEAR the classic podcasts that inspired Paul to surround himself (and YOU) with the magic. This is Part 1. Enjoy!

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Sofia Vergara joins ‘America’s Got Talent’ as a judge

Sofia Vergara will join Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel as a judge on the 15th season of ‘America’s Got Talent’.

“AGT” announced the news on Instagram Thursday.

“There’s a new judge joining the #AGT FAMILY! Introducing @simoncowell, @howiemandel, @heidiklum, AND @sofiavergara as the Season 15 Judging Panel with @terrycrews as your host!”

“I’m so happy to join my new family on (‘America’s Got Talent,’) Vergara said in a statement to Variety. “This is a new and exciting next chapter for me and I’m extremely proud proud to be the first Latin judge on the show.”

Vergara is just coming off “Modern Family” which will end in April after 11 seasons.

The actress joins the show as Gabrielle Union’s controversial exit. Julianne Hough also left the show last season.
The Masked Singer Unmasks Taco As

Wednesday March 4, 2020 broadcasted The Masked Singer’s 6th episode in its 3rd season. 4 masks were left in group B, The Banana, Frog, Kitty, & Taco. In the episode, the guest judge was T-Pain. After all the performances, you could tell they all could sing. So who would be revealed?

In the elimination, it was revealed that the Taco would be revealed.

The taco was then revealed to be TV personality Tom Bergeron.
‘The Hunt’ Film is Released After Being Shelved for Violence

The movie is being marketed as “the most talked about movie of the year is one nobody’s seen.” Universal’s "The Hunt" is being released next week after it was shelved last year following several high profile shootings in Ohio and Texas. The controversial film, starring Hillary Swank, was criticized as being overly violent and politically divisive. But Variety’s Matt Donnelly says the movie is not what you think, while TIME Magazine calls it a “tongue-in-cheek … satirical thriller.”
Johnny Depp Forced to Exit 'Fantastic Beasts' Franchise

**Johnny Depp** will no longer portray the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald in the “Fantastic Beasts” film franchise, the actor announced Friday.

“I wish to let you know that I have been asked to resign by Warner Bros. from my role as Grindelwald in ‘Fantastic Beasts’ and I have respected and agreed to that request,” he wrote Friday on Instagram.

Depp’s exit from the “Harry Potter” spinoff series comes days after he lost his libel case against The Sun, a British tabloid that published an article in 2018 alleging he was a “wife beater.” Depp said he plans to appeal the ruling.

Warner Bros. confirmed Depp’s departure and announced his role will be recast before the third installment opens in theaters. The studio also pushed back the release date for the upcoming entry, which was originally set for November 2021. It will now premiere in the summer of 2022.
“Johnny Depp will depart the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ franchise. We thank Johnny for his work on the films to date,” a Warner Bros. spokesperson said. “‘Fantastic Beasts 3’ is currently in production, and the role of Gellert Grindelwald will be recast. The film will debut in theaters worldwide in the summer of 2022.”

The prequel series, set decades before the adventures of everyone’s favorite bespectacled boy wizard, is intended to be a five-film franchise. Depp, who briefly appeared at end of 2016’s “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” returned in a more prominent role for 2018’s “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.” Depp’s casting has been controversial from the start due to domestic violence allegations that his ex-wife Amber Heard leveled against the star. Despite public outcry from fans, author J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. vehemently defended the decision to stick with Depp at the time.

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” was commercial successful, generating more than $800 million at the global box office. Yet the series appears to already be experiencing diminishing returns. The sequel grossed $654 million worldwide, the lowest ticket sales for a movie based on Rowling’s wizard lore.

In Friday’s statement, Depp thanked fans for their “support and loyalty.” “I have been humbled and moved by your many messages of love and concern, particularly over the last few days,” he said.

“The surreal judgement of the court in the U.K. will not change my fight to tell the truth and I confirm that I plan to appeal,” he concluded. “My resolve remains strong and I intend to prove that the allegations against me are false. My life and career will not be defined by this moment in time.”
Johnny Depp ‘Set To Return To Pirates Of The Caribbean’ Franchise

Johnny Depp is finally set to return to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise after a three year break since the fifth film, *Dead Men Tell No Tales*, was released in May of 2017.

The fifth movie was initially meant to be shot back-to-back with the sixth and final film, but Disney chose not to go through with the plan at the time.

The film franchise was put on hold after Depp’s public image was troubled by allegations he beat his partner, Amber Heard. As the case has developed, Disney is becoming more confident in renewing the franchise and returning Johnny Depp to the big screen as Captain Jack Sparrow.

He story for the sixth film was originally meant to focus around a female pirate - and if Depp does return, this would still be the case.

Jack Sparrow would instead play a supporting role, similar to his presence in the first film, The Curse Of The Black Pearl.

In 2018, the production on the next installment of the franchise first began. Writers Rhett Reese (Deadpool) and Paul Wernick (Deadpool) were hired to work on the project, and worked from October 2018 to February 2019, when they quit the project.

Months later, in October 2019, Craig Mazin (Chernobyl) and Ted Elliot (Aladdin, Pirates 1-3) joined the project.
Doubletree Reveals Cookie Recipe

For the first time ever, DoubleTree by Hilton is sharing the official bake-at-home recipe for the brand’s beloved and delicious chocolate chip cookie, so at-home bakers can create the warm and comforting treat in their own kitchens.
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For the First Time, DoubleTree by Hilton Reveals Official Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe So Bakers Can Create the Warm, Welcoming Treat at Home. (Photo: Business Wire)
The warm chocolate chip cookie welcome is synonymous with DoubleTree hotels worldwide, and travelers look forward to receiving one, fresh from the oven, upon their arrival.
DoubleTree cookies have a passionate fan following and a long history. More than 30 million are consumed every year, and the DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie even became the first food to be baked in orbit during experiments aboard the International Space Station.

Copycat recipes have been shared online for years, but only now has Hilton released the official version to create at home.

“*We know this is an anxious time for everyone,” said Shawn McAteer, senior vice president and global head, DoubleTree by Hilton. “A warm chocolate chip cookie can’t solve everything, but it can bring a moment of comfort and happiness.*
“We hope families enjoy the fun of baking together during their time at home, and we look forward to welcoming all our guests with a warm DoubleTree cookie when travel resumes.*”*

## DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

### Ingredients

Makes 26 cookies

* ½ pound butter, softened (2 sticks)
* ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
* ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
* 2 large eggs
* 1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
* ¼ teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
* 2 ¼ cups flour
* ½ cup rolled oats
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 teaspoon salt
* Pinch cinnamon
* 2 ⅔ cups Nestle Tollhouse semi-sweet chips chocolate chips
* 1 ¾ cups chopped walnuts

### Steps

1. Cream butter, sugar and brown sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes.

2. Add eggs, vanilla and lemon juice, blending with mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, then medium speed for about 2 minutes, or until light and fluffy, scraping down bowl.

3. With mixer on low speed, add flour, oats, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, blending for about 45 seconds. Don’t overmix.

4. Remove bowl from mixer and stir in chocolate chips and walnuts.

5. Portion dough with a scoop (about 3 tablespoons) onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper about 2 inches apart.

6. Preheat oven to 300°F. Bake for 20 to 23 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and center is still soft.

7. Remove from oven and cool on baking sheet for about 1 hour.

Cook’s note: You can freeze the unbaked cookies, and there’s no need to thaw. Preheat oven to 300°F and place frozen cookies on parchment paper-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake until edges are golden brown and center is still soft.
'Big Brother': Jackson Michie Publicly Apologizes To Ex Holly Allen for Hurting Her in Emotional Video

**Big Brother 21** winner Jackson Michie and runner-up Holly Allen had a showmance in the house and continued seeing each other after the show. However, the couple parted ways after nearly a year of dating. Allen told her side of the breakup in a July 2020 podcast while Michie has remained silent. He broke his silence in a November 2020 Instagram Story in which he became emotional while apologizing to Allen.

## Jackson Michie and Holly Allen broke up after a year of dating

Last summer, Jackson Michie and Holly Allen met during Big Brother 21 and started a showmance in the house.

They made it to the final two, where Michie won over his girlfriend in a 6-3 vote, and the two continued their relationship in the real world.

The couple moved into a Los Angeles apartment a few months later and quarantined together during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although it started off well and they adopted a dog, the two ultimately decided to call it quits a couple of months later.

They announced their breakup on their Instagram accounts in June 2020, citing “different directions” as the reason for their separation.

## Allen admitted she felt blindsided by the breakup

A month later, Allen appeared on The Publyssity Podcast and explained Michie wanted them to announce their separation before she was “comfortable” with it.

Additionally, she visited her parents’ house to help her mom and didn’t want to go back to the apartment to retrieve her things because Michie’s friends, Big Brother stars Brett Robinson and Jack Matthews, were hanging out there.

Therefore, the BB21 runner-up had to stay at several friends’ houses before retrieving her things and finding a new place to live. Allen admitted she felt “hurt” by her ex’s actions but refused to speak ill of him.

While the runner-up stated there “wasn’t really a reason” for the breakup, she noted it might’ve been due to how heavily the two relied on each other following their Big Brother experience.

## Michie apologized for hurting Allen

On the other hand, Michie has remained relatively silent about the split. He recently began opening up about his struggles through social media and addressed the breakup in a Nov. 5 Instagram Story video.

The BB21 champ pointed out that the two dated during unique circumstances as they spent nearly 100 days together in the Big Brother house before being quarantined during the pandemic.

He acknowledged that he wasn’t “the man I wanted to be nor should be” for Allen. Therefore, Michie said he “had to make the hardest decision” and leave the relationship so they could both grow independently. He also admitted his “poor communication” played a huge part in the split and denied cheating rumors.

The BB21 champ posted another video and captioned it, “I’ve said it to you in private. But here’s how I feel publicly. I’m sorry for the pain I’ve caused,” and tagged Allen. He became emotional while apologizing for hurting his ex but noted he believes they’ll both become “better” people due to the split.

Big Brother 23 returns in the summer of 2021.
Katy Perry announces her pregnancy with Orlando Bloom

Katy Perry released a new music video – but the real reveal is at the end. She’s pregnant! The ‘American Idol’ judge showed off her growing baby bump in the video for her new song “Never Worn White.”

Munching on a dried mango, she took to Instagram Live after the big announcement to dish about her pregnancy cravings.

*“This is probably the longest secret I’ve ever had to keep,” the singer said.*

She and finace Orlando Bloom are expecting their bundle of joy this summer.
‘Survivor’ Heads Back Into Production In Fiji To Shoot Season 41

**Survivor** has been one of the most challenging shows to get up and running during the Covid-19 pandemic but season 41 is finally heading into production.

Host and exec producer Jeff Probst revealed that the team is heading back to Fiji to start shooting – a year after initially hoping to do so.

"Fiji has invited us back to their beautiful country to shoot season 41. We have all of our Covid protocols in place so that everybody in Fiji will remain safe, all of our crew will be safe and of course our players will be safe. I can’t remember a time when I’ve been this pumped to shoot Survivor. The past year has reminded me and I hope it’s reminded you that you got to live your life like it’s one big great adventure and Survivorfulfils that so I am thrilled to say I will see you on the island for Survivor 41. Let’s do it," he said in a video posted to social media.

Season 41 of the CBS reality competition series was postponed in March 2020 – on the day that the WHO declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. The team had originally hoped to get back into production in May 2020 for a fall premiere but various challenges posed by COVID-19 have stalled this.

Survivor had initially been on CBS’ fall schedule but in July, the network moved S.W.A.T up from midseason to replace it with the upcoming season of The Amazing Race, which is in the can, moving from 9pm to 8pm.

Last May, CBS Entertainment President Kelly Kahl told Deadline, “In terms of Survivor and The Amazing Race, we’ll get those into production as soon as we can safely get back into production. That’s going to be a little more complicated because we literally have to navigate some international waters.”

Survivor is exec produced by Probst, Mark Burnett and Matt VanWagenen.
'Big Brother 22': Ian Terry Allegedly Tried To 'Escape' From the Jury House

During **Big Brother 22**, returning winner Ian Terry was backdoored by his ally due to the BB Basement twist and a Power of Veto play. He then became the first jury member and allegedly attempted to “escape” from the house by climbing the fences.

## Ian Terry became the first jury member in ‘Big Brother 22’

Almost 10 years after winning Big Brother 14, Ian Terry returned for BB22: All-Stars and quickly teamed up with only other returning champ and real-life friend, Nicole Franzel.

She already joined alliances without Ian and didn’t want him catching on, so she created another alliance, including Ian and her two main allies, Cody Calafiore and Dani Briones.

He figured out he was on the bottom of the totem pole thanks to outside information and conversations with Kaysar Ridha but didn’t have the ability to change anything.

Two weeks after aligning with Dani, she backdoored him due to David Alexander removing himself from the block and Da’Vonne Rogers saving Kevin with the Power of Veto.

Because Nicole was aligned with the other nominee Tyler Crispen through The Committee, she chose to keep him over Ian, making the former winner the first jury member.

## Ian allegedly tried to ‘escape’ from the jury house

During his last few days in the house, Ian struggled to understand his nomination, and the others couldn’t tell him for the sake of their game. He realized the others would evict him over Tyler and threatened to quit because he didn’t want to sit in jury for the entire time.

The former winner also noted several times he would not stay in the jury house and rather go home. Two weeks later, Kevin Campbell arrived as the third jury member and first evictee in the historic triple eviction.

After leaving the house, Kevin opened up about what went on in the jury house, including a fight he had with Da’vonne and how the members felt about the final three.

In a Nov. 1 interview with BB22 contestant Nicole Anthony, he claimed that Ian was “losing his mind” and attempting to “escape” from the jury house by climbing the fence. He also noted security “beefed” up around the jury house because Ian supposedly created a comprehensive escape plan.

## Ian denies he tried to leave the jury house

The BB14 champ caught wind of what Kevin said on the podcast and denied trying to escape. In a Nov. 2 tweet, he clarified that he stood near the fence and “peered out the small opening at freedom” instead of attempting to leave.

While some fans think Kevin “stretched” the truth and continues to have “bad reads,” others believe the former champ might have tried to escape, and they don’t blame him.

Kevin also spoke about Ian’s reaction to finding out that others were making fun of him in the house and said he was most “offended” by Nicole.

According to Kevin, the former winner felt Nicole treated him like a “baby,” and he didn’t appreciate it. Big Brother 23 returns in the summer of 2021.