Paula Patton Is Unbothered by Fried Chicken Recipe Criticism: 'It's Just the Way We Do It'

EXCLUSIVE: Gus Van Sant (Good Will Hunting), Lenny Kravitz (Lee Daniels’ The Butler), Beverly D’Angelo (Violent Night), Colleen Camp (Back on the Strip) and Gavin Rossdale (The Bling Ring) have signed on to star alongside Vito Schnabel in the dark comedy The Trainer, which Tony Kaye (American History X) is directing from Schnabel and Jeff Solomon’s script.

A Netflix shareholder has sued the streamer for violating securities law after slowing subscriber growth led to a sharp decline in the company’s stock price.

Darren Star has teamed up with co-executive producer Jeffrey Richman on the Netflix series,, starring Neil Patrick Harris. In the first official look at the upcoming comedy, Harris plays Michael, whose life is upended after his husband of 17 years suddenly leaves him and is forced to navigate New York City as a newly single gay man in his mid-forties. In addition to Harris, the series stars Tisha Campbell as Michael’s business partner, Suzanne; Emerson Brooks as TV weatherman Billy; Brooks Ashmanskas as art dealer Stanley; and Marcia Gay Harden as a socialite named Claire.The series should not be confused with the former star’s real-life marriage to David Burtka. The two celebrated their 17th anniversary last year, with Harris recalling on Instagram how his decision to go on his first date with Burtka was the “best decision ever.”, meanwhile, marks Harris’ first starring TV role since playing Count Olaf on Netflix’s and his acclaimed supporting appearance as Henry Coltrane on the HBO Max hit .

Rachel Riley, 36, has reiterated her opinion on Johnny Depp, 58, after previously sharing criticism of the Pirates of the Caribbean actor online.The star took to social media once more today to double down on her belief that Depp “cannot be defended”, despite fans disagreeing as they watch the legal action against his ex-wife Amber Heard, 36, play out on camera. Today, Rachel returned to Twitter to share an excerpt of a previous ruling from the UK’s High Court of Justice, Queen’s Bench Division. Addressing her 696,500 followers, she wrote: “Extracts of the 129 page judgement (link in next tweet) in the legal case Depp already lost.“Left the description, right the judge’s assessment of it.“I still don’t understand how anyone can defend this man.“This trial is post separation abuse on an enormous scale,” she added.Also attached was a video clip reposted by Twitter user Ivana Escalera.The video was labelled: “The court hears how Johnny Depp sexually assaulted Amber Heard. #IStandWithAmberHeard.”Rachel’s followers took to the comments section to share their views on the matter.Andrew Williams disagreed, writing: “I don't understand how anyone can be on Heard’s side but there ya go.” (sic)Mr H added: “It's very unfortunate that you've chosen the side of an abuser here.

Martin Lewis, 49, left his BBC interviewer at a loss for words today after he made a joke about BBC Breakfast star Naga Munchetty.The Money Saving Expert founder went to the BBC radio studios today to give listeners financial advice.But the presenter was left stunned after Martin began his section with a joke about having Naga’s warm seat, which he quipped people would buy on eBay.“Well, apart from a seat freshly warmed by Naga, which I mean, people would pay a lot for that on eBay, wouldn’t they? Heating by Naga," he said. “Anyway, the big subject of the day - it was very warm.”Still laughing, the presenter responded: “I just didn’t think you would go there so early on in the show, to be fair.”As well as his radio gig, Martin appeared on ITV's This Morning to answer some viewer questions today.The expert sparked concerns after he warned of a “catastrophic problem”.He had answered a question from a disabled woman regarding what energy bills tariff she should go on now that her fixed rate was due to end.Reflecting on the caller’s additional energy needs due to her disability, Philip said: “How is this sustainable?“When you look at that October rise, you’ve got Patricia there who’s trying to charge up a wheelchair and has a lift for mobility, how the hell is this sustainable?”Martin immediately chimed in: “It’s clearly not!”He added: “For two, three, four, five, seven months I’ve been saying we need political intervention.“It is deeply frustrating for me to sit here trying to give you the solution within the path that we have right now when ultimately, and there are many disabled people who have much higher energy use than average.“It is a catastrophic problem,” Martin warned.Martin went on to highlight the current

Express.co.uk headline which read: “Carol Vorderman breaks silence on Anne Robinson’s Countdown exit as fans beg her to return.” The message was tweeted in view of Carol’s 481,100 followers. She wrote: “Thank you to all of you saying such lovely things about a possibility of me returning to Countdown. “You're very kind & it would be an honour."“But I want to wish whoever is the lucky human to be the new host all the love and 9 letter words in the world.” “#CountWell #HappyDays.” Fans were quick to jump on to the post and share their excitement at the possibility of Carol’s return.@Rolf164 commented: “It would be so great to see you on there”.@PhilBayliss4 wrote: “Morning Vorders, although it would be lovely to see you back on Countdown, it's not usually a good idea to go backwards!”@_ShinySilvery said: “You’ve also seen guys come and go from Richard’s chair, and am so happy to hear you’d deem it an honour!  “They tried a woman in the chair and it was so obvious the ‘Queen of Mean’ was an unsuitable choice. “The management need to make good with you and have the laughter back too!” @Baberton33 wrote jokingly: “That would be something if you take the seat that was once occupied by the Mayor of Wetwang.” Anne had replaced former host Nick Hewer last year. She announced her departure from the show in a statement earlier this week in which she said she had stayed “longer than I signed up for.”The presenter continued, saying she hoped an older woman would replace her. She also took the opportunity to remind Countdown bosses that women in the later end of their 70’s are still capable of taking senior positions.Anne continued: “I’ve had a blast hosting this wonderful show.

UPDATED with host, performer set: Holly Robinson Peete was tapped to host the 47th annual Gracie Awards at its in-person ceremony May 24 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Singer-songwriter Christina Perri will perform during the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation’s ceremony, which honors exemplary programming created by, for and about women in radio, TV, cable and interactive media.

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Game of Thrones) is set as the male lead opposite Jennifer Garner in Apple limited series The Last Thing He Told Me, based on Laura Dave’s bestselling novel. Angourie Rice also stars and Garner executive produces.

Lorraine Kelly has hit back as her viewers were branded 'unemployed and feckless' following the uproar after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he didn't know who she was. The PM appeared on Good Morning Britain for an interview with Susanna Reid on Tuesday (May 3).

Piers Morgan has been branded a “time traveller” after an eagle eyed fan thought they spotted him in a throwback picture.The 57-year-old’s doppelgänger was in an old black and white picture which was part of a miner’s memorabilia poster.The close up showed his distinctive nose and facial features, which amazed Twitter users and Piers himself.A fan tweeted the picture to the controversial presenter: “Didn’t realise Piers Morgan worked down the mines in Cannock,” and signed off with two eye emojis.Piers then quote tweeted the pictures with two laughing face emojis.One follower replied and said that the lookalike could be “him or Rick Astley” while another cheekily asked if he could “be returned there”.An observant fan said that it could also be “Oliver Hardy” while another called the reference “brilliant” and that they could “definitely be relatives”.Piers Morgan has been very outspoken about the current abortion crisis in America and has tweeted out about the situation.The brazen journalist is no stranger to sharing his thoughts on a wide range of topics and isn’t afraid to say what he thinks.He recently shared a video of Anne Robinson posted by BBC’s Woman’s Hour, in which she spoke to presenter Emma Barnett about abortion.The Countdown host told Emma that she’d had “an abortion in her twenties”Anne told the presenter that if she’d “had her time again” then she wouldn’t have done it, and when questioned further she said that “she’d still want the right to do it” but “thinks that life is too precious”.She emphasised that it was “her opinion” and that is “what she would do” but “certainly wouldn’t deny anyone else the opportunity”.Emma went on to say that during Anne’s twenties was when abortion had been legalised and

on TikTok since last week.Embla Bergli, a dancer and aerial artist from Olso, Norway, was hired for a seasonal shindig that called for “spectacular entertainment,” she told The Post, and found herself in a recreation room full of retirees recently. Bergli, 27, was booked to display her pole skills for members of a local mental health advocacy group, but it wasn’t long before her audience became the true stars of the show and had their turn — quite literally — at the pole.

TikTok users were left baffled by the loop design on the metal holder and couldn't work out whether or not there's any purpose to it.Luckily, Lee-Ann Larsen was on hand to put them out of their misery though.She filmed a clip showing the real reason the two loops are added to the holder - and it is actually quite handy.Lee-Ann then tucked the white paper towel in-between the small and large metal loops on the holder.With ease, she then pulled the kitchen roll towards her which cut off a piece of the paper.Saves having to struggle to tear a perfect square off with both of your hands!Amazed by Lee-Ann's demonstration, many people were equally taken aback about the design and so fled to the comments to share their amazement.One person commented: "I can't even find the words to explain how much my mind is blown."Another user added: "Are we even qualified to be adults."A third person voiced: "Yeah, I don't think I'm doing anything right anymore."Someone else gasped: "TikTok has taught me that my whole life has been a mistake."Meanwhile, a fifth user expressed: "I was today years old when I found out what that thing is for."Let us know in the comments if you knew about the feature on the holder! Get all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox. Sign up for the free Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter

Madonna could care less about the hate!

TikTok followers.But after going viral as she shared her uber toned body post birth, she has caused quite the controversy.Aga shared a clip that has now racked up 586,000 views, the new mum claimed she managed to fit back into her clothes that she wore before she was pregnant - and people are not happy about it.In the viral clip, the American beauty donned some blue high waisted gym leggings that cinched her already teeny waist, which she paired with a white crop top.Whilst Aga pushed her baby daughter along in the stroller on the sunny day, the mum wrote over the clip.“POV: You're two weeks postpartum, fit again in all your clothes, it's a beautiful sunny day, you're on your hot mom walk, your baby is full and happy, life is good,' she wrote.”Despite Aga being happy with her life and super fit physique, many people criticised Aga for upholding outdated beauty standards for new mums.The new parent was bashed for ‘normalising’ for gloating about ‘bouncing back’ to her figure so quickly - other women branded her ‘unrealistic’.One person slammed: “This type of post makes most new mums feel like they are failing, not everyone is so lucky.”Another user added: “This made me feel so bad about my postpartum body.”Whilst a third person voiced: “This is so unrealistic.”Someone else criticised: “Took me months to fit in my old clothes... 2 weeks isn't it.”And, a fifth user declared: “Happy for you but this is widely unrealistic and triggering for so many new mums.

Paula Patton is preaching 'Peace, love and fried chicken' following backlash to her chicken frying skills.Last month, the actress posted an Instagram video of her mother's 'famous fried chicken' recipe, which involved rinsing the chicken under cold water, coating it in flour, and seasoning the chicken as it fried in avocado oil.About a month later, the clip went viral on social media, afterOlympic track star Ashley Spencer reposted the video to TikTok along with some critical commentary about Patton's frying technique.Scroll down to video Reaction: Paula Patton, 46, was all smiles when she took to Instagram on Tuesday to respond to the criticism of her family's 'famous fried chicken' after posting cooking video March 4'I'm going to make my mom's famous fried chicken,' Patton said at the start of her video, which was originally posted on March 4. From there, she went on to explain that the first step is to clean the chicken with cold water.In Spencer's reaction video, she questioned Patton's cleaning methods, saying, 'Just cold water? That chicken ain't clean.' How it all began: This all started when Patton posted a video of herself making her mother's fiend chicken recipe on Instagram on March 4 Commentary: Olympic track star Ashley Spencer, 28, was among the people who criticized Patton's fried chicken skills, which began with a critique of how well she cleaned the meat Not having it: 'You've got dirty flour and unseasoned chicken,' Spencer declared while cocking her head back.

Paula Patton is responding to her critics.

pic.twitter.com/TNXvB5VPIj"Where are your seasonings, Paula," the TikToker said, who was later dumbfounded that the actress didn't add seasoning to the chicken, but rather the grease that the chicken cooked in.The poultry police also took umbrage with Paula's method of washing the chicken.On April 5, Paula responded to the chicken cooking connoisseurs, saying, "It's all good because everybody's got their own way of making things.""And I'll take suggestions, I'll make a new kind of fried chicken, but I'm gonna always make my mom's chicken the way she did it," she continued. "We put the seasoning in the oil and all that.

frying up chicken for her son, Julian, went viral — eliciting backlash for her cooking methods.On Tuesday, the “Warcraft” actress acknowledged the motherclucking reaction.“I just wanted to respond and say, listen, I get it.” she said in an Instagram video she shared from Mexico. The post was captioned with the phrase: “Peace, love and fried chicken ❤️.”“It might look crazy. It is the way we do it.

Fried chicken has caused Paula Patton to face backlash.

shared the clip on Instagram last month, where she was showing fans how she cooks the poultry.In the tutorial, the “Four Kids and It” star made some cooking snafus when she added seasonings to her grease and didn’t wash her chicken long enough before cooking it.However, thanks to TikTok, the video has gone viral weeks later, with many users are throwing her into the fire and blasting her baking techniques on Twitter.The account that first shared the video simply tweeted on April 4, “Paula Patton just ruined my day.”More memes and reactions to the “Precious” actress quasi-cooking show started to trickle in, with another person adding: “Paula please go take a chicken frying class cos that’s just ridiculous.”Paula Patton just ruined my day. pic.twitter.com/TNXvB5VPIj“Paula Patton needs to start off with something easier like toasting bagels,” someone noted.Others came at the biracial actress for her recipe, stating that her frying process was indicative of which parent she took after, since Patton was raised by a white mother and an African-American father.“Dear Black People: Spend more time with your mixed children and teach them how to make Black and Southern food properly.

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