Joss Whedon Faces Additional 'Buffy' & 'Angel' Toxic Workplace Allegations

94th Academy Awards ceremony next month will not have to show proof of vaccination against COVID.That’s according to The Hollywood Reporter, which revealed that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will only require guests to show proof of a negative PCR or lateral flow test to gain entry to the ceremony on March 27.The Academy, however, declined to comment on the reported entry requirements. It requires its own employees to be vaccinated (with rare medical exemptions).As THR notes, the organisation is technically adhering to the latest minimum requirements from the Los Angeles Department of Health.

Hearthstone streamer Alexandra Alliestrasza Macpherson was swatted mid-stream, with police handcuffing her and her family.Macpherson is one of the most prominent female Hearthstone streamers on Twitch, and last night (February 9) her stream was interrupted by a police raid. The police were there because someone had filed a false report that was serious enough to warrant a fully armed response, specifically to target the Streamer during their broadcast. The practice is known as swatting.After a commotion was heard in Macpherson’s house, she left the room, until a group of three armed officers can be seen moving through the house and clearing the room used for streaming (as reported by PCGamer).Macpherson returned to the stream 25-minutes later and said, “I’m gonna turn the stream off now.

Joe Rogan returned to the stand-up stage on Tuesday night where he dedicated some time to discuss the recent cultural scandal surrounding his podcast, "The Joe Rogan Experience."  The popular podcast host, whose show is exclusive to Spotify, has been the subject of scrutiny in recent days after musicians on the platform called him out for spreading COVID-19 misinformation as well as using racial slurs in past episodes. Rogan previously issued a video apology for the racial remarks and worked with the platform to remove dozens of old episodes he was no longer proud of.  However, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Rogan made light of the situation during a stand-up show in Austin, Texas.Tuesday in front of a crowd of fans and supporters.

Kanye West‘s 2006 live album ‘Late Orchestration’ has finally been made available on streaming platforms in the US.The rapper and producer’s live LP was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London in September 2005, and featured live renditions of tracks from West’s first two studio albums, ‘The College Dropout’ and ‘Late Registration’.‘Late Orchestration’ saw West working with a 17-piece all-female string orchestra, while the likes of John Legend, Lupe Fiasco and Consequence made guest appearances.Nearly 16 years on from its original release as a CD and DVD in April 2006, ‘Late Orchestration’ has finally become available on streaming services in the US.You can hear Kanye West’s ‘Late Orchestration’ below.West, who is now legally known as Ye, is currently working on the sequel album to 2021’s ‘DONDA’. Future is said to be executively producing the record, while Marilyn Manson is also working on the album.The rapper reportedly held a private listening party for ‘DONDA 2’ in LA earlier this week, which was attended by the likes of Drake, Travis Scott and Yung Lean.

If you see Kelly Ripa out on the street, it’s best to keep your opinions about her hair to yourself.

Rihanna! The 33-year-old singer and Savage X Fenty designer has been slaying the maternity fashion game ever since she announced last week that she and boyfriend A$AP Rocky are expecting their first child together. On Wednesday night, RiRi didn't disappoint, stepping out for dinner at the Giorgio Baldi Italian restaurant in Santa Monica, California, wearing low-rise jeans, strappy heels, a tied brown crop top, a patchwork fur coat and a camo trucker hat. The bold fashion statement gave fans a clear view of Rihanna's growing baby bump. This isn't the first time she's dressed up her bump! Over the weekend, Rihanna was spotted going out to dinner in Beverly Hills, California, in a revealing black lace-up top with fitted black pants, a Carhartt jacket and shades. Rihanna shared a photo of the look on her Instagram account, writing, «All black everything

Premio Lo Nuestro.ET can exclusively announce that the Italian singer will be performing her latest single, «Caja,» during the 2022 awards ceremony taking place on Feb. 24.

Round two. Prince Charles has coronavirus for the second time, Clarence House announced on Thursday, February 10.

Ray Fisher shared some more harsh words for WarnerMedia following the recent announcement that Black screenwriter Ta-Nehisi Coates has been hired to reboot the “Superman” franchise with J.J. Abrams.

Justice League actor Ray Fisher is speaking out with more allegations about what happened in the investigation into his claims against director Joss Whedon.

Joss Whedon is facing additional accusations about his behavior on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel sets.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer” was set at a California high school beset by vampires, demons and toxic mean girls, but it turns out its real-life big bad was the show’s creator, Joss Whedon.Then in his early 30s, Whedon — who built “Buffy” into one of the most beloved and influential shows of the past 25 years and went on to write and direct 2012’s “The Avengers,” which launched the biggest movie franchise of all time — was heralded for his witty dialogue and wrenching plot twists.

The years-long campaign to #ReleaseTheSnyderCut is coming to an end in a month. In March, thanks to HBO Max, Zack Snyder is expected to debut his 4-hour director’s cut of “Justice League,” after years of behind-the-scenes drama dating back to 2017, after the filmmaker was rumored to have been fired from the set of the superhero film.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaDespite being listed as its director, Zack Snyder has never seen “Justice League,” or at least not the version of the superhero epic that opened in theaters in 2017 to bruising reviews and disappointing box office. Snyder — who was replaced by “Avengers” director Joss Whedon during the film’s torturous production — had a darker, longer, less jokey-jokey vision for the movie.

Sorry, Buffy fans. Sarah Michelle Gellar‘s vampire slaying days are long behind her.

After allegations against Buffy the Vampire Slayer maker Joss Whedon, the show’s lead Sarah Michelle Gellar recently stated that she is officially done with the show. In a new interview on Mario Lopez‘s podcast, the 43-year-old actress said that she has no plans on ever returning for a possible reboot.

Could there be a Buffy the Vampire Slayer without Sarah Michelle Gellar? Although she wasn’t the first to play the part (credit goes to Kristy Swanson), Gellar, 43, is synonymous with the character, having played Buffy Summers over seven series of the TV show. There has always been talk of a possible reboot, but with Charisma Carpenter’s recent accusations against Buffy’s creator and director Joss Whedon, would she be a part of any Buffy revival? “[I’m a] wee bit long in the tooth for that,” Gellar told Mario Lopez during the Feb. 16 episode of his podcast, On with Mario Lopez.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer star, 43, was seen with a blue surgical mask on under her cloth mask as she stepped out with a friend in Brentwood, California. The pair chatted together as they grabbed their coffees to go, with Sarah balancing two in one hand on a paper tray. The savvy actress made sure to double up on her coronavirus protection during the outing as cases remain high in California. It comes after she addressed the prospect of a reboot of Buffy amid allegations from cast members about creator Joss Whedon’s behaviour on set. Talks of a reboot have been around since at least 2018, with Joss being attached to the project as an executive producer. Sarah told The Hollywood Reporter of the rumours: ‘I don’t have any part of it.

Instagram to state that, while she loves her connection to Buffy, she did not want her name forever associated with Whedon. "While I am proud to have my name associated with Buffy Summers, I don't want to be forever associated with the name Joss Whedon," Sarah wrote.

The public reckoning of Joss Whedon continues — in a pretty unusual way, if you ask us.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Nicholas Brendon has shared his thoughts on co-star Charisma Carpenter’s recent allegations involving the show’s creator Joss Whedon.The Cordelia Chase actress alleged that Whedon created “hostile and toxic work environments” and claimed that he was responsible for “ongoing, passive-aggressive threats” against her.A number of Buffy stars have since spoken out in support of Carpenter, including Sarah Michelle Gellar, who said she “doesn’t want to be forever associated” with Whedon’s name, as well as David Boreanaz, Eliza Dushku, Amber Benson, Michelle Trachtenberg and James Marsters.Brendon, who played Xander in all seven seasons of Buffy, has shared a comment in response to Carpenter’s original post. Speaking