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The end of her talk show was a topic of interest for Ellen DeGeneres as she embarked on her new stand-up set. On Wednesday‚ DeGeneres kicked off Ellen’s Last Stand…Up Tour in Los Angeles’ Largo at the Coronet. There‚ she broke her silence regarding the end of her time in show business. The comedian hosted The Ellen DeGeneres Show for 19 seasons before it was canceled. In 2020‚ allegations rose from former employees alleging “day-to-day toxicity‚” which stood in contrast to the bubbly positivity DeGeneres presented in her show. The former staff members pointed to producers and other senior managers for fostering this negative environment and DeGeneres said she would “take responsibility for what happens at my show.” Ellen DeGeneres breaks her silence regarding getting “kicked out” of show business in a new stand-up show Ellen DeGeneres addresses getting kicked out of show business in her new stand-up show / Jeffery Newbury / TV Guide / ©ABC / courtesy Everett Collection By 2022‚ The Ellen DeGeneres Show was done‚ making her Ellen’s Last Stand…Up Tour her first major project in two years‚ notes CNN. DeGeneres says that is‚ in part‚ because of her rough ejection from daytime television. RELATED: Ellen DeGeneres Gets Raw &; Real On Show Ending: “When I Started This I Couldn’t Say Gay” “Oh yeah‚ I got kicked out of show business‚” she joked while on stage in West Hollywood. “There’s no mean people in show business.” She went on‚ “The ‘be kind’ girl wasn’t kind. I became this one-dimensional character who gave stuff away and danced up steps. Do you know how hard it is to dance up steps&;#63; Would a mean person dance up steps&;#63;” The comedian goes for a bittersweet stroll down memory lane The comedian noteed that this has happened before / Bob D’Amico / ©ABC / courtesy Everett Collection During her stand-up bit‚ DeGeneres also referenced the time her sitcom Ellen was canceled in 1998‚ not long after she came out as gay. “For those of you keeping score‚ this is the second time I’ve been kicked out of show business‚” she noted. “Eventually they’re going to kick me out for a third time because I’m mean‚ old and gay.” Back in 2020‚ 11 former and current employees of The Ellen DeGeneres Show shared their experiences on the show‚ alleging that the workplace fostered a toxic environment. Their accounts were shared in a Buzzfeed News report. Almost a dozen employees came forward with accounts detailing a toxic workplace environment / F. Sadou/AdMedia Accounts include alleged firing after taking medical leave or bereavement time off to attend a funeral. Others claim they endured racism and microaggressions. After the story circulated‚ those who never worked for the show but met DeGeneres said she could be mean as well‚ including a waitress at a venue DeGeneres went to. After returning to the show following the report’s release‚ DeGeneres addressed the claims to the audience. “I learned that things happened here that never should have happened‚” she said. “I take that very seriously‚ and I want to say I am so sorry to the people who were affected.” She added‚ “I know that I’m in a position of privilege and power‚ and I realize that with that comes responsibility‚ and I take responsibility for what happens at my show.” Ellen DeGeneres apologized to those affected / YouTube screenshot RELATED: Warner Bros. Pulls The Plug On Latest Ellen DeGeneres Show Click for next Article The post Ellen DeGeneres Claims She Was “Kicked Out Of Show Business” In New Stand-Up Set appeared first on DoYouRemember&;#63; - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Dana Daly

Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood is set to celebrate his 94th birthday in May after having a successful career spanning almost six decades. Recently‚ the actor was spotted looking disheveled‚ during an event to support his conservationist friend‚ Jane Goodall in Carmel California. For the event‚ Eastwood wore a blue checkered flannel shirt‚ gray slacks‚ and a pair of sneakers while his beard and grey hair appeared unkempt. Although he had an assistant present at the event‚ Eastwood navigated his way to the stage unaided. His recent photo has sparked concerns amongst his fans‚ and a close source revealed that it seems the actor is losing touch with himself due to aging and he doesn’t give “a damn” about his looks. Clint Eastwood has stopped caring about his look   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Clint Eastwood (@clinteastwoodfans01) The insider told RadarOnline‚ that the actor doesn’t care about maintaining a certain look in his final days despite his iconic status. “His kids tell Clint he should try to maintain his matinee idol style by getting a nice haircut‚ shaving his face‚ and dressing better‚” the close pal shared. “But Clint says at his age he’s earned the right to be comfortable and not have to pretend.” RELATED: Clint Eastwood Receives First Reactions To His Final Movie‚ ‘Juror No. 2’ Instagram The friend added that despite the clamor from different quarters about Eastwood’s look‚ he chooses to prioritize what he wants. “A lot of folks say Clint is almost unrecognizable and looks like he’s been living in the streets‚ but Clint‚ in his usual manner‚ says that’s their problem‚ not his‚” they added. Although Eastwood seems to have stopped paying attention to his looks due to old age‚ the father of eight still prioritizes family time and his career. “He’s still running around after grandkids and playing an occasional game of golf‚” the friend explained. “Clint is living the golden years of his life on his own terms. He doesn’t need women to swoon over him to make his day&;#33;” Instagram Eastwood recently directed his supposed final movie‚ Juror No. 2 which stars actors like Zoey Deutch‚ Kiefer Sutherland‚ JK Simmons‚ Leslie Bibb‚ and Chris Messina. However‚ it is unsure if the director will retire after its release later in the year. Click for next Article The post 93-Year-Old Clint Eastwood Is Apparently Embracing A ‘Letting Loose’ Attitude In Final Years appeared first on DoYouRemember&;#63; - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Peace A

Rita Moreno‘s unforgettable portrayal of Anita in the film adaptation of West Side Story‚ earned her critical acclaim and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress‚ making her the first Latina to claim such an honor. Beyond her groundbreaking Oscar win‚ Moreno’s career brims with accolades‚ including a Grammy Award‚ a Tony Award‚ and two Primetime Emmy Awards‚ solidifying her status as one of the select few to clinch all four major annual American entertainment awards. Despite her enduring legacy‚ Moreno recently disclosed the health challenges she faces as she navigates the realities of aging. This latest development starkly contrasts her vibrant and active persona that she is known for. Rita Moreno depends on her daughter as she advances in age 31 January 2023 – Westwood‚ California – Rita Moreno. Los Angeles Premiere Screening Of Paramount Pictures’ “80 For Brady” at the Regency Village Theatre. Photo Credit: Billy Bennight/AdMedia. In an interview with People magazine‚ Moreno revealed that she is now more dependent on her daughter for support as she navigates her daily activities due to old age. “I’m constantly calling upon [Fernanda] to do things‚ I have a problem with remembering names‚ names of things‚ and names of people. It’s so much a part of being 92 right now‚” Moreno told the news outlet. “There are times when I need her wisdom‚ and they are more often than you might think‚ particularly at this age – 92 is not easy in many ways‚ and it’s something that’s difficult to understand.” RELATED: Rita Moreno Says She Struggles With Feeling Lonely In Her 90s WEST SIDE STORY‚ Rita Moreno‚ 1961 / Everett Collection She also noted that even though she fully grasps the certainty of death‚ she and her daughter have not had any discussion about the topic. “I think that as you‚ the parent gets older‚ I believe that the child has to be thinking about‚ ‘Well‚ at some point this will end‚'” Moreno added. “It’s not something that Fernanda and I sit and discuss‚ but I just know that she has to think about that‚ I think we’re both pretty brave about it. Well‚ we’re really honest — very‚ very honest with each other.” 11 November 2018- Beverly Hills‚ California – Rita Moreno‚ The ACLU of Southern California’s annual ACLU Bill of Rights Dinner‚ held at The Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel. Photo Credit: Faye Sadou/AdMedia During the conversation‚ the 92-year-old mentioned that the relationship between her and her only daughter is so cordial that it has always inspired other people. “We constantly have people picking up on our closeness‚” Moreno admitted‚ “and commenting‚ ‘I wish I felt that way about my mom&;#33;'” Moreno also pointed out that while she continues to receive offers for roles in both films and television‚ her primary focus has shifted toward her family. “It’s the best thing in the world‚” she confessed‚ “and when my grandsons [Justin‚ 25‚ and Cameron‚ 23‚] were born‚ I could have died with happiness. I’m just so lucky that we’ve gotten to know each other so well.” Click for next Article The post 92-Year-Old Rita Moreno Relying On Daughter For Help‚ Has Problems ‘Remembering Names’ appeared first on DoYouRemember&;#63; - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Peace A

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(JNS) -- The United Nations has always been an extremely challenging arena for Israeli representatives. During the six months of Israel’s war with Hamas‚ with pro-Hamas protesters flooding the streets…

Frankly‚ I don’t care about the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. I am agnostic‚ and so have no special religious inclination towards being a party to that fight‚ which‚ despite what geopolitical analysts…