Kevin Spacey Ordered to Pay $31M to ‘House of Cards’ Makers
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Kevin Spacey Ordered to Pay $31M to ‘House of Cards’ Makers
Kevin Spacey , Ordered to Pay $31M , to 'House of Cards' Makers.
On August 4, a judge ruled that Kevin Spacey
and his production companies must pay nearly
$31 million to the makers of 'House of Cards.'.
On August 4, a judge ruled that Kevin Spacey
and his production companies must pay nearly
$31 million to the makers of 'House of Cards.'.
NBC reports that the massive sum is meant to
pay for losses that came as a result of his 2017
firing for the alleged sexual harassment of crew members.
NBC reports that the massive sum is meant to
pay for losses that came as a result of his 2017
firing for the alleged sexual harassment of crew members.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mel Red Recana ruled in favor of media company MRC and other companies that produced the popular Netflix series.
.
According to the judge,
Spacey and his attorneys , "fail to demonstrate that
this is even a close case." .
The judge also ruled that Spacey and his legal team failed to , "demonstrate that the damages award
was so utterly irrational that it amounts to
an arbitrary remaking of the parties’ contracts.”.
NBC reports that Spacey has
denied the allegations against him.
.
According to MRC, firing Spacey resulted in production
being halted on the show's sixth season, which then had
to be rewritten to remove his character.
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According to MRC, firing Spacey resulted in production
being halted on the show's sixth season, which then had
to be rewritten to remove his character.
.
The season was also shortened
from 13 to eight episodes
to meet deadlines.
Court documents show
that all of this resulted in the
loss of tens of millions of dollars.
The ruling marks the end
of a legal fight that has
lasted over three years.
.
Spacey's career came to a sudden halt
late in 2017 after numerous allegations
emerged against the 62-year-old actor.
Some US Weapon , Shipments to Israel Continue , Amid Invasion of Rafah.
NBC reports that United States officials say that
shipments of military assistance have continued despite
concerns of Israel's invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza.
NBC reports that United States officials say that
shipments of military assistance have continued despite
concerns of Israel's invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza.
Officials familiar with the matter claim that
shipments of both offensive and defensive
weapons have been sent to Israel in recent days.
The news comes after the Biden administration threatened
to suspend arms shipment over Israel's plan to invade
Rafah, where over 1 million Palestinians have taken refuge.
The news comes after the Biden administration threatened
to suspend arms shipment over Israel's plan to invade
Rafah, where over 1 million Palestinians have taken refuge.
In response to the U.S. threat, Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that his country would
"stand alone" in order to pursue its goal of eliminating Hamas.
In response to the U.S. threat, Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that his country would
"stand alone" in order to pursue its goal of eliminating Hamas.
Last week, the Biden administration halted an arms
shipment of bombs that were intended for Israel. .
Last week, the Biden administration halted an arms
shipment of bombs that were intended for Israel. .
NBC reports that with no ceasefire between Hamas and Israel in sight, Israeli forces have continued its bombardment of Rafah amid ground operations. .
According to the United Nations, over 100,000 people have fled from eastern Rafah since Israel issued evacuation orders earlier this week. .
According to the United Nations, over 100,000 people have fled from eastern Rafah since Israel issued evacuation orders earlier this week. .
Aid groups, along with doctors and local officials, have expressed
growing concern that hospitals in Rafah have already been
overwhelmed ahead of a feared full-scale Israeli assault. .
For five days, no fuel and
virtually no humanitarian aid
entered the Gaza Strip,
and we are scraping
the bottom of the barrel, Hamish Young, UNICEF Senior Emergency
Coordinator in the Gaza Strip, via NBC.
According to local health officials, over 34,900 people
in Gaza have been killed since Israel launched its
assault following the October 7 Hamas attacks. .
According to local health officials, over 34,900 people
in Gaza have been killed since Israel launched its
assault following the October 7 Hamas attacks.
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Massive Recall Follows , Discovery of Rat Parts, in Japanese Sliced Bread.
NBC reports that a brand of sliced bread in
Japan has been recalled after rat parts were
discovered in the popular product. .
NBC reports that a brand of sliced bread in
Japan has been recalled after rat parts were
discovered in the popular product. .
According to Pasco Shikishima Corp., 104,000 packs of
its super-fermented “chojuku” bread, produced at a
factory west of Tokyo, have been impacted by the recall. .
According to Pasco Shikishima Corp., 104,000 packs of
its super-fermented “chojuku” bread, produced at a
factory west of Tokyo, have been impacted by the recall. .
The company said that the line , “will be suspended for the time being to investigate
the cause and to strengthen countermeasures.”.
The company said that the line , “will be suspended for the time being to investigate
the cause and to strengthen countermeasures.”.
We deeply apologize for the serious inconvenience and trouble this has caused to our customers, suppliers, and other concerned parties, Pasco Shikishima Corp., via NBC.
The company added that there have been no
reports of customers falling ill as a result
of eating contaminated products.
NBC reports that the news comes amid
a string of food safety scares in Japan. .
In March, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical ordered
a recall of three dietary supplements containing
red yeast rice that had been linked to over
100 hospitalizations and five deaths. .
In 2023, police made multiple arrests linked
to a wave of pranks dubbed "sushi terrorism.".
The so-called acts of "sushi terrorism" involved diners at conveyor
belt restaurants engaging in unhygienic behavior like licking cups
before returning them or contaminating food with hand sanitizer. .
The so-called acts of "sushi terrorism" involved diners at conveyor
belt restaurants engaging in unhygienic behavior like licking cups
before returning them or contaminating food with hand sanitizer.
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A show set in the same universe as 'The Office' has received a series order from Peacock. The project is co-created by 'The Office's' Greg Daniels and 'Nathan For You' co-creator Michael Koman. Like NBC's former Emmy-winning comedy starring Steve Carell, the series will also be a mockumentary. It features Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore leading the ensemble cast. Production will begin in July.
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NBC has handed out a series order to the multicamera comedy 'Happy's Place,' starring Reba McEntire. 'Happy's Place' sees McEntire play Bobbie, a woman who inherits her father's restaurant and is less than thrilled to discover that she has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew she had. The series reunites McEntire with the team behind her 2001 sitcom, 'Reba,' including showrunner Kevin Abbott, and co-star Melissa Peterman.
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Walmart Reverses Course, , Closes Down Its , Walmart Health Division.
NBC reports that Walmart has announced
it will close all 52 of the doctor-staffed
health clinics the company operates.
The announcement comes as
part of the company's decision to
shut down its Walmart Health Initiative.
Clinics that will close down are located in
Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois and Texas. .
On April 30, the company also said it would
begin winding down its virtual care service.
The decision to end the Walmart Health Initiative
will not reportedly impact Walmart
pharmacies and vision centers.
Walmart said that it will work to direct current patients
to other providers covered by their insurance
networks to ensure they continue to receive care.
NBC reports that the news comes as a swift
reversal of Walmart's plan to expand its number
of doctor-staffed clinics to 70 by the end of 2024.
Through our experience managing
Walmart Health centers and
Walmart Health Virtual Care,
we determined there is
not a sustainable business
model for us to continue, Walmart statement, via NBC.
Other nontraditional health care
providers have also been forced to
reconsider their plans in recent years. .
Last month, Walgreens announced that it would
close 140 of the company's primary care clinics,
along with plans to shut down 20 more.
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A woman alleged to be the inspiration for the stalker character of Martha in hit Netflix series Baby Reindeer has branded the show "defamatory" and plans to sue. Sky News
Piers Morgan is teasing an interview with the real-life 'Baby Reindeer' stalker. The breakout Netflix hit - created by and starring Scottish comedian Richard Gadd inspired by a traumatic, six-year-long stalking incident has inspired a flurry of headlines. Because Gadd pulled from personal experience to craft the true crime tale, many have attempted to track down the real people behind 'Baby Reindeer's' characters.
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Kim Kardashian may have been booed during the live roast of Tom Brady, but Netflix is making sure no one remembers it. The streamer has now edited out the boos from the comedy special on its platform. The reality TV icon received a harsh reception as she took the stage for her turn to roast the GOAT but had to endure the interruption while attempting to launch into a Kevin Hart joke.
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'Wednesday' starring Jenna Ortega has officially started filming season 2! And the hit Netflix show has added a dozen actors to its cast. Filming has begun in Ireland, which is a change from the first season, which was primarily shot in Romania. The production has added several actors as series regulars for season two. New cast members include Steve Buscemi, Billie Piper, Evie Templeton, Owen Painter and Noah Taylor.
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Kim Kardashian getting booed at Tom Brady's roast came and went in the live broadcast -- and you're not gonna find it again in the current version on the.. TMZ.com
The plot focuses on the confrontation between a group of mercenaries in the near future (whose ultimate villain: Jonathan Irons, played by "House of Cards" actor Kevin Spacey) and the..
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