Christina Applegate got emotional when she recently discussed living with multiple sclerosis (MS) after being diagnosed in 2021. The 52-year-old actress sat down with “Good Morning America” on Wednesday and said that despite getting a standing ovation from her peers when she walked on stage at the Emmy Awards‚ she lives “kind of in hell.”  Applegate said she noticed something was off two years before she was diagnosed while filming her hit Netflix show “Dead To Me” in 2019. “I noticed‚ the first season‚ we’d be shooting and I would buckle‚ my leg would buckle‚” the actress said. “I put it off as being tired‚ or dehydrated‚ or it’s the weather‚ and then nothing would happen for months and I didn’t pay attention. But when it hit this hard‚ I had to pay attention.” .@ABC NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Christina Applegate gives an emotional and powerful interview to @RobinRoberts on her MS diagnosis‚ grieving and her bond with Jamie-Lynn Sigler: “They call it the invisible disease but it can be very lonely because it’s hard to explain to people.” pic.twitter.com/idUEZgmmkj — Good Morning America (@GMA) March 13‚ 2024 By the time they started shooting the final season of her show in the summer of 2021‚ she said she needed a wheelchair to get to the set. “I needed someone to help me get there‚ and they were wonderful‚” the actress explained‚ becoming emotional. “But I probably had it for many‚ many years‚ probably six or seven years.” Applegate said it was her former co-star Selma Blair‚ who also has MS‚ who said she should get tested for the disease. “She goes‚ ‘You need to be checked for MS.’ I said‚ ‘No‚ really?'” the star said. “‘The odds‚ the two of us from the same movie‚ that doesn’t happen.’ She knew. If not for her‚ it could have been way worse.” During the interview‚ Applegate was joined by her friend‚ “Sopranos” star Jamie Lynn-Singer‚ who was diagnosed with MS when she was just 20. She praised Lynn-Singer for keeping her going through the tough times. “Because I’m the one….I’m flipping the bird all day long at this thing and I’m angry. I’m really‚ really pissed‚” Applegate said. “I was a dancer and a runner and all these things that I love and a mom and she’s like‚ ‘Okay‚ I have you and you are going to be okay.'” “If not for her‚ I really honestly don’t know‚” she added. “It sucks. It’s not my favorite disease‚ I’ve had a couple. It’s not my favorite one.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Applegate said these days‚ the “invisible disease” can be “very lonely” because it’s “hard to explain to people” what she’s going through. “I’m never going to wake up and go‚ ‘This is awesome‚'” Applegate said. “I’m just going to tell you that. Like‚ it’s not going to happen. I wake up and I’m reminded of it every day … But I might get to a place where I function a little bit better.” Applegate is married to Martyn LeNoble‚ and the two have a daughter‚ Sadie Grace‚ the “Today” show noted.

Sunny Hostin criticized Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) for her decision to place National Guard soldiers on New York City subways‚ suggesting that it played into “Republican narratives” on increasing violent crime in Democrat-led cities. Hostin made the comments directly to Hochul’s face during the New York Democrat’s Wednesday appearance on ABC’s “The View‚” complaining about the optics and arguing that there was no real need for the added security. “Governor‚ after a series of high profile crime on New York City subways‚ right‚ you deployed hundreds of state police and National Guard troops into the subway system‚” Hostin began. “But since the pandemic‚ you have done a wonderful job‚ overall crime is down in the city‚ so my question to you is‚ why now? Why deploy now to the subway?” Hostin went on to ask Hochul how she’d respond to fellow Democrats who referred to the move as “theatrics that play into Republican narratives that blue cities are poorly-run war zones.” “I’m not buying it‚ I’m not buying it‚” Hochul replied‚ adding‚ “My job is to keep you people safe. Any way I can‚ I’m going to keep New Yorkers safe‚ and I’ll tell you who does show appreciation for it‚ the people out there on the streets.” WATCH: On the Democratic Party's insane and deadly bail reform laws‚ Hochul blames Andrew Cuomo.Joy Behar was shocked that four murder suspects were released despite body parts being found all over Long Island.Hochul admits that murder is "bail eligible" in New York. pic.twitter.com/iLLVf7kWps — Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) March 13‚ 2024 Cohost Joy Behar then pivoted to address the topic of bail reform‚ noting that people who probably should be in jail were being returned to the streets and going right back to committing crimes — whether they be in the subway system or on the streets of the city. Hochul again stated that her job was to keep New Yorkers safe — and said that she was happy to take criticism all day long for doing just that — but she shifted the blame for her state’s bail reform laws to former Governor Andrew Cuomo (D-NY)‚ who resigned amid multiple sexual misconduct scandals. “I inherited from my predecessor and the legislature before – they took the bail laws and watered them down and made it impossible for judges to look at the whole picture of the crime and the person‚ what they’re doing‚” she explained.

Here’s a statistic that‚ at least if you were born at any point prior to the 1990s‚ is probably pretty hard to believe. By revenue‚ the gaming industry is bigger than both the movie industry and the music industry — combined. And for the past several years‚ it hasn’t been particularly close. The difference is consistently more than $100 billion per year. Games are a massive market‚ one that’s mostly targeted at young people. But despite those numbers‚ for the most part‚ the games industry has avoided mainstream scrutiny. You’ll see far more discussion about‚ say‚ Sydney Sweeney or Taylor Swift than you’ll ever see about prominent video game voice actors and directors — who pretty much no one knows anything about. Everyone’s heard of Lionsgate‚ or Paramount‚ but almost no one’s heard of studios like “Don’t Nod Entertainment‚” for example. And that’s significant‚ because these no-name studios are behind the single most coordinated effort to indoctrinate millions of children through entertainment that’s ever occurred in this country. This effort is maybe more powerful than teachers’ unions‚ if only because these propagandists mostly work in secret. Even if you homeschool your children‚ they’re not immune to it. You might have heard something about one of the companies behind this indoctrination effort‚ called “Sweet Baby Inc” or SBI. In a moment‚ I’ll get into the details about what exactly they’re doing‚ and who’s helping them do it. But first‚ I want to get the good news out of the way. If there’s any silver lining‚ it’s that this effort to indoctrinate children is incredibly hamfisted. Some of the dumbest people in the world are behind it. Take that studio I just mentioned — “Don’t Nod Entertainment.” They’re behind the very popular “Life is Strange” video game series‚ which has been played by tens of millions of people. To give you an idea of how overt the propaganda is in “Life is Strange‚” here’s just one‚ mercifully short sequence involving — what else — a racist white guy. There’s some backstory about how he kidnapped an innocent Hispanic kid or something: “We need to build a wall‚” says the white racist kidnapping the innocent Hispanic boy. This is a game that‚ if Wikipedia is to be believed‚ received “generally positive reviews. … Critics praised the story.” So we can conclude that the bar is incredibly low in this entire industry. All that developers have to do is beat their audience over the head with rote Left-wing propaganda‚ and their game will be well-received. The more recent game “Suicide Squad” is another prominent example. They decided to write a story about Batman’s toxic masculinity‚ which ended with a girlboss shooting Batman. Here’s part of that sequence: You can just imagine how many purple-haired women must work at that studio. They probably provide the hair dye on tap. I didn’t play that game‚ obviously. I haven’t played any of these games. I am not a video game fan or player‚ as most people I think know by now. But the point is that these clips were all over the internet because of how awful they are. They’re just terrible in every way — even just from a quality perspective — even if you happen to agree with their politics. WATCH: The Matt Walsh Show But the fact remains that‚ for children of a certain age‚ the propaganda doesn’t need to be subtle. All they need to do is present it to children‚ and it can be effective. That’s why some anonymous people using the games platform “Steam” decided to figure out exactly who’s putting this garbage in games‚ and why. They found that the company I mentioned earlier‚ called “Sweet Baby Inc.” — no relation to the Sweet Baby Gang‚ I swear off any association and I would file a lawsuit for copyright infringement‚ if not for the fact that I don’t have a copyright‚ and also Sweet Baby Inc. existed first‚ technically‚ but never mind that — anyway‚ these people on Steam found that Sweet Baby Inc. has contracted with major publishers to push principles of DEI in video games‚ as aggressively as possible. Sweet Baby Inc.‚ or SBI‚ worked with the developers of the game I just showed you‚ Suicide Squad. They’ve also had a role in several other major releases. On their website‚ SBI boasts that they’re committed to installing principles of “diversity” into games. And they do it forcibly. In fact‚ the co-founder and CEO of SBI‚ a woman named Kim Belair‚ recently spoke to game developers and instructed them to threaten their companies unless they comply with Sweet Baby’s DEI mandates. Watch: This is how DEI works in every industry‚ of course. The goal isn’t to improve the company’s product in any way. It’s to blackmail companies and threaten them into submission. Pay the DEI tax‚ or we’ll destroy you. Only in the games industry‚ where everyone is dumber than they are in every other industry‚ do they just come right out and say it. Along these lines‚ as you might have guessed‚ so-called games journalists are somehow even dumber than journalists in other industries‚ too — which is really saying something. They’re completely unable to hide their real goals or display any hint of subtlety whatsoever. For example‚ in response to clips like this surfacing‚ games writers have produced several articles portraying SBI as the victim of a “harassment campaign” — by which they mean people are noticing what SBI is doing. For example‚ here’s how a writer for the website Polygon‚ Joshua Rivera‚ responded to people who are concerned about SBI: “In a just world these clowns would have their steam accounts turned off‚ their PlayStations bricked and get booted from any respectable social platform.” So in the games industry‚ the journalists just come right out and demand that you’re deleted from the Internet if you dare to look deeper into their narrative. So let’s do that. In a recent podcast‚ Kim Belair explains that her company’s mandate is to make every game political. There has to be “diverse representation” in all contexts‚ even in‚ say‚ World War I: So SBI wants to “build a narrative and a story that includes moments and elements custom-made to bring representation and joy to people.” And she uses the example of World War I. There weren’t a whole lot of women fighting on the front lines of World War I. But they shoehorn that into their game anyway‚ because at every possible opportunity‚ they need to minimize and demonize white men. White men cannot be the hero of anything‚ even historical events where they were the heroes‚ like World War I. The point is to attack white men whenever possible. We’re seeing this at all levels in the gaming industry. Here‚ for example‚ is Dani Lalonders. She reportedly used to work at Sweet Baby Inc. just a year ago. Now she works for a studio at EA‚ one of the biggest games studios on the planet. Watch as she explains why she doesn’t hire white people on her team‚ because they commit all kinds of microaggressions: Notice that she doesn’t say what the white microaggressions were. Maybe those nasty white people said something nice about her hair. Maybe they asked where she was from. Maybe they say‚ “Hey‚ cut that line of dialogue about building the wall — it’s a little too on the nose.” Who knows? In any event‚ this is an employee of a major games studio straight-up admitting that she doesn’t hire white people. This isn’t just unethical; it’s illegal. It’s the kind of thing that’s usually left unsaid in major corporations. But it’s standard practice in the games industry to just come right out and announce it. To give another example — also in response to the SBI story — a senior editor at the gaming site Kotaku wrote‚ “hi! you can’t be racist against white people! thanks for tuning in!” The people writing this garbage are “true believers.” They’re the low-IQ foot soldiers. But the reason they’re so well-funded is more interesting. As the former games executive Mark Kern explained this week‚ the cost of producing games is extremely high. It’s higher than it’s ever been‚ in fact. So games studios are looking to raise money in any way possible. And one way to get a lot of money is through ESG financing: What ESG financing entails‚ Kern goes on to say‚ is that games studios have to agree to all kinds of conditions — including hiring companies like SBI to “diversify” their games. In other words‚ what’s happening here is much bigger than SBI. It’s about the companies that fund SBI. That includes a fund called Baby Ghosts‚ which is also run by anti-white managers who are proud of their bigotry. It also includes the biggest institutional investors on the planet‚ like Vanguard and Blackrock‚ which own a substantial portion of gaming companies like Microsoft. These entities are creating the incentives. The only good news‚ as Kern points out later in that interview‚ is that ESG financing is drying up‚ in part because interest rates are changing. And there’s more exposure than ever to this propaganda‚ which makes it less effective. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILY WIRE APP The U.S. government appears to be aware of that‚ and they view it as a potential problem. They want the propaganda to continue. We know that because‚ on its website‚ a nonprofit called “Take This” labels all criticism of SBI as “harassment.” They’re coordinating a response to it. What’s “Take This”? Apparently‚ according to their website‚ they’re a “mental health nonprofit” that’s funded by the Department of Homeland Security. In other words‚ your tax dollars are paying for the defense of propagandists targeting children in the video game industry. For some reason‚ DHS is involved. And actually‚ it’s worse than that. As the Intercept reported this month‚ “Gaming companies are coordinating with the FBI and Department of Homeland Security to root out so-called domestic violent extremist content‚ according to a new government report. Noting that mechanisms have been established with social media companies to police extremism‚ the report recommends that the national security agencies establish new and similar processes with the vast gaming industry.” What this means is that the video game industry — without a lot of fanfare — has transformed into a tool of both propaganda and surveillance. It’s an effective way to indoctrinate children precisely because it hasn’t received much attention. Now‚ finally‚ that attention is here. And it’s yet another reason to keep these games as far away from your children as possible. If you do that‚ games journalists — literally the lowest form of journalist on the planet — will accuse you of “harassment.” That’s how you’ll know you’re doing the right thing.

Former child star Drake Bell is speaking candidly about the alleged sexual abuse he endured as a teenager while working in Hollywood. The 37-year-old actor discussed his experience as part of the upcoming ID documentary “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV‚” which premieres on March 17. Bell said he was assaulted at the age of 15 by Brian Peck‚ who was a dialogue coach for “The Amanda Show” on Nickelodeon. Peck was arrested on 11 charges in 2003‚ including sodomy‚ lewd act upon a child 14 or 15 by a person 10 years older‚ and oral copulation by anesthesia or controlled substance. The minor’s name was not released at the time‚ but Bell is now saying he was the plaintiff in the case. Peck pleaded no contest and was sentenced to 16 months in prison and ordered to register as a sex offender‚ per Variety. Bell described the alleged assault in detail. He said it occurred after a sleepover at Peck’s house‚ which he did occasionally because Peck lived closer to auditions than his mom or dad did. “I was sleeping on the couch where I would usually sleep. I woke up to him — I opened my eyes‚ I woke up and he was sexually assaulting me. I froze and was in complete shock and had no idea what to do or how to react‚ and I have no idea how to get out of this situation‚” Bell said.  The actor said it “became this secret” because he didn’t want to be questioned by friends and colleagues. He remembers Peck acting “so apologetic” following the abuse and promising it wouldn’t happen again. “He figured out how to convince my mom and everyone around to‚ anytime I would have an audition or anytime I needed to work on dialogue or anything‚ I somehow ended up back at Brian’s house and it just got worse and worse and worse and worse. I was just trapped. I had no way out‚” the former child star continued. “The abuse was extensive and it got pretty brutal. I don’t know how to elaborate on that on camera‚ really… Why don’t you think of the worst stuff that someone could do to somebody as a sexual assault‚ and then I’ll answer your question. I don’t know how else to put it.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Bell’s father‚ who was his manager at the time‚ said he felt uncomfortable with Peck being around his young son‚ but was told by show execs that he was acting “homophobic” because Peck was gay. “I go‚ ‘I don’t see anything abnormal but it just doesn’t — I don’t have a good feeling‚'” Bell’s dad Joe said. He was allegedly told that Peck was just a “touchy-feely guy” so he “backed off” after being “ostracized” for voicing his concerns‚ the outlet noted. “The Amanda Show” guest star Kyle Sullivan said Peck had an autographed clown poster hanging in his garage‚ which he said was given to him by convicted sex offender and serial killer John Wayne Gacy. He allegedly showed some of the child actors letters he received from Gacy after becoming pen pals with him in prison. “Your instinct is to give someone the benefit of the doubt if you’ve known them for that long‚ even in the face of this really bad sign‚” Sullivan said of the incident. “This man‚ who is like trusted as basically a supervisor of kids‚ is not safe.” Bell said his girlfriend’s mother realized something was amiss when Peck repeatedly called for him one night when he was at her house. She didn’t call the police‚ but rather took him to a therapist. “I was just so scared to say anything‚ I didn’t know how to explain [it]. I still don’t. … I’ve never talked about this outside of therapy. I just said‚ ‘No‚ everything’s normal‚ things are getting a little weird but nothing’s happened. Good thing we caught it when we did.'” Bell said Peck used intimidation and fear to keep him from telling anyone about the abuse. But when Peck tried to get cast as the father in the Nickelodeon sitcom “Drake &; Josh‚” the then-teen finally revealed to his mother that he’d been abused. She called the police‚ which led to an investigation into Peck‚ and eventually his arrest and trial. During the documentary‚ Bell also discussed his subsequent struggles with drug and alcohol abuse. A spokesperson for Nickelodeon provided the following statement to Variety: “Though we cannot corroborate or negate allegations of behaviors from productions decades ago‚ Nickelodeon as a matter of policy investigates all formal complaints as part of our commitment to fostering a safe and professional workplace environment free of harassment or other kinds of inappropriate conduct.” It continued‚ “Our highest priorities are the well-being and best interests not just of our employees‚ casts and crew‚ but of all children‚ and we have adopted numerous safeguards over the years to help ensure we are living up to our own high standards and the expectations of our audience.” The statement concluded‚ “Now that Drake Bell has disclosed his identity as the plaintiff in the 2004 case‚ we are dismayed and saddened to learn of the trauma he has endured‚ and we commend and support the strength required to come forward.”

Actress Olivia Munn has announced that she has been battling breast cancer for nearly a year‚ and she hopes sharing personal details will help others who are struggling with the disease. The 43-year-old took to Instagram on March 13 to share that she has Luminal B cancer in both of her breasts. She first learned she was ill in April 2023‚ and noted that she had tested negative for every common cancer gene only two months prior. View this post on Instagram A post shared by o l i v i a (@oliviamunn) “In the past ten months‚ I have had four surgeries‚ so many days spent in bed I can’t even count‚ and have learned more about cancer‚ cancer treatment‚ and hormones than I ever could have imagined‚” she wrote. “Surprisingly‚ I’ve only cried twice.” “I guess I haven’t felt like there was time to cry‚” she continued. “My focus narrowed‚ and I tabled any emotions that I felt would interfere with my ability to stay clearheaded.” Oliva Munn Thanks the Friends‚ Family‚ and Doctors Who Have Supported Her Olivia assured her fans that she learned about the cancer early enough to give her options‚ and she credits her doctor for finding it so soon. As it stood‚ she wasn’t due for a mammogram for another year. But her doctor “decided to calculate a Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Score‚” and starting that process saved her life. Because Luminal B is aggressive‚ Olivia had a double mastectomy a month after her diagnosis. She didn’t detail her current treatment but shared that she and her loved ones have mulled over every operation and treatment available to always make the most informed choices. Olivia Munn chose to keep her cancer diagnosis private for the first 10 months because she “needed to catch [her] breath and get through some of the hardest parts.” But now she’s ready to share her experience and wants others to find solace in her story. “I hope by sharing this it will help others find comfort‚ inspiration‚ and support on their own journey‚” she captioned. The actress also wanted to thank the friends‚ family‚ and doctors who have been by her side day and night to help her not only process her grief but also hold her hand through the treatments and support her on her best and worst days. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Olivia Munn Announces Breast Cancer Diagnosis In Hopes Of Helping Others With the Disease “Find Comfort” and “Inspiration” appeared first on InspireMore.

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