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A brief Tuesday hotel-room catch-up on a heavy morning of pop culture news.
I cover the tributes to Breaking Bad actor and disability advocate RJ Mitte, including Bryan Cranston’s remembrance of his onscreen son.
Plus, the latest on Selma Blair’s not-guilty plea and release on bond, with a distinction between the New York assault charges and the separate federal investigation into the alleged flight incident.
Collin Gosselin’s memoir, In the Shadow of Eight, arrives today. I discuss his allegations about growing up on Jon & Kate Plus 8, along with Kate Gosselin’s previous denial and ABC News’ requests for comment.
Also: another explanation from Art of Play in Kelly Clarkson’s shopping dispute, and Dan Levy’s criticism of Shane Gillis’s SNL comments about women.
CONTENT NOTE
This episode discusses suicide, allegations of child abuse, alleged assault and derogatory language about women. Please skip any section you need to.
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SOURCES
• Bryan Cranston’s tribute to RJ Mitte — TVLine:
https://www.tvline.com/2284883/bryan-cranston-rj-mitte-death-suicide-reaction-breaking-bad/
• RJ Mitte’s death and disability advocacy — Associated Press:
https://apnews.com/article/rj-mitte-breaking-bad-death-7f37c962a98362d95b1fcc7b2c6cf5c5
• Selma Blair’s arraignment, charges and release on bond — ABC News:
https://abcnews.com/GMA/Culture/selma-blair-arrested-after-alleged-altercation-delta-flight/story?id=137202403
• Selma Blair’s not-guilty plea and her lawyers’ explanation — Entertainment Weekly:
https://ew.com/selma-blair-pleads-not-guilty-plane-incident-12171531
• Collin Gosselin’s interview and memoir allegations — ABC News:
https://abcnews.com/GMA/Culture/collin-gosselin-discusses-alleged-abuse-mom-kate-gosselin/story?id=137136061
• Art of Play’s additional statement about Kelly Clarkson’s visit — People:
https://people.com/brooklyn-store-responds-amid-kelly-clarkson-drama-clear-the-air-12170211
• Dan Levy responds to Shane Gillis’s SNL monologue — Entertainment Weekly:
https://ew.com/dan-levy-shane-gillis-snl-monologue-women-gym-12170255
