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Monday, October 14, 2019

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson calls Elizabeth Warren ‘a baller’

2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is gaining popularity in the polls and it appears Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is amongst her fan club.

According to Fox News, Saturday evening, the A-list actor tweeted about his surprising connection with Warren.

“This friendship I have with @SenWarren over my show @BallersHBO is such a wild and pleasant one,” he wrote to his followers. “No surprise however, as my character & show transcends politics. Drive, ambition, getting knocked down, getting back up and moving on. She’s a baller.”

Warren has previously been vocal about her fondness for HBO’s Ballers and its main character, retired NFL player-turned financial adviser-turned team owner Spencer Strasmore, which is played by Johnson.

This friendship I have with @SenWarren over my show @BallersHBO is such a wild and pleasant one. No surprise however, as my character & show transcends politics. Drive, ambition, getting knocked down, getting back up and moving on. She’s a baller 😉https://t.co/1du44o4azD

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) October 12, 2019

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly that was just published Friday, the Massachusetts senator playfully quipped, “Why would people be surprised that I like Ballers? It’s got The Rock! What’s not to love?”

And this isn’t the first time it’s been made clear that the love between this unlikely duo is reciprocal. In season five, which is set to be the show’s last, Johnson’s character can actually be spotted in one scene chilling on the beach while reading Warren’s book, This Fight Is Our Fight.

“I loved it! I laughed out loud,” Warren said of the subtle shout out. “I thought it was fabulous and I hope he got to finish the book.” She also added that Johnson’s wardrobe choices are “eye candy” and she would happily welcome his character, Strasmore, on the campaign trail.

“I would welcome him to the race. I know he would fight for the principles that he believes in — he’s my kind of guy!”

The series finale of Ballers airs Sunday night at 11 p.m. ET on HBO.

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School Says It Will Discipline Middle School Student Who Spat on Black Visitor at African American History Museum

A Connecticut school district is urging parents to talk to their children about their conduct after one of its students spat on a black patron during a field trip to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture last Friday.

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Billy Porter to play the Fairy Godmother in ‘Cinderella’ live-action remake

Billy Porter is finally getting the accolades he deserves and now on the heels of his cameo on Saturday Night Live, it’s been confirmed that the Pose star will be playing the Fairy Godmother in Sony Pictures’ live-action reimagining of Cinderella starring Camila Cabello.

Saturday, Porter made the announcement during a panel at the 20th New Yorker Festival. And according to The Wrap, fellow Broadway veteran (and the voice of Frozen‘s Queen Elsa) Idina Menzel is also in talks to play the role of the evil stepmother.

Although not much has been shared about the updated plot for this production, the story is reportedly a modern re-imagining of the classic children’s fairytale in which an orphaned girl falls in love with a prince, loses a glass slipper and ultimately becomes a princess.

Given Cabello’s Cuban and Mexican heritage, having a latina starring as Cinderella will likely play a part in some aspect of this retelling, and The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed she will also be heavily involved with creating the film’s music.

Billy Porter Will Play the Fairy Godmother in Latest Live-Action Cinderella Movie: 'I'm Ready' https://t.co/ZBM5wBbiO9

— People (@people) October 14, 2019

When asked during Saturday’s panel what else he had in the works the singer and actor shared, “I have a movie with Tiffany Haddish, Rose Byrne and Salma Hayek, Like a Boss.”

“I have a new album coming out next year. I am directing an episode of Pose,” he continued. “There’s a play that I directed that just debuted in Boston that’s coming to New York. And I’m gonna be the first male on the cover of Allure magazine,” Porter continued.

“I’m a gypsy,” he admitted matter of factly. “The only thing I know how to do is work. I’m ready. I’m ready for all of it.”

This year the Tony Award winner made history as be nominated for (and win) best actor in a drama.

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Transgender Comedienne and Activist Referenced in Dave Chappelle's Sticks & Stones Dies by Suicide

Daphne Dorman, the transgender woman referenced in Dave Chappelle’s Netflix special, Sticks & Stones, has died, Deadline confirms. San Francisco’s Office of Transgender Initiatives reports that the cause of Dorman’s death was suicide.

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