Rachel Lindsay Says There Was a Racist Contestant on Her 'Bachelorette' Season

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefOnly a few months ago, hundreds of Asian film executives were expecting to attend this week’s Berlin festival and the European Film Market. For many, it would have been their first participation in a top-tier overseas festival for nearly two years.But the Omicron variant has upended those dreams. And, except for those folks with a film playing in the festival, most have stayed at home.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorBesides being a showcase for international films, the Berlinale is a platform for German cinema. There are more than 130 German films and co-productions screening across the festival and the European Film Market.Pre-pandemic, in 2019, 237 German films were produced a year, but only 10 to 20 a year perform well internationally, according to Simone Baumann, managing director of German Films, which promotes Teutonic movies abroad.

Naman Ramachandran Kino Lorber has acquired U.S. rights to writer-director Ajitpal Singh’s debut feature, “Fire in the Mountains,” which premiered in the World Dramatic Competition of the Sundance Film Festival in 2021.A powerful feminist tale set in a tourist homestay in the Himalayan foothills of northern India, the film centers around a woman (Vinamrata Rai), the sole breadwinner of the household, who scrimps and saves for her son’s medical treatment, while her alcoholic husband believes that an expensive shamanic ritual is the answer to all their woes.The film is produced by Alan McAlex and Ajai Rai of prolific Indian arthouse producers Jar Pictures alongside Mauli Singh and Amit Mehta.

No Spide-Man? No Peace! At least according to director Kevin Smith, who has xpressed his vehement displeasure about the Oscar snub of Spider-Man: No Way Home from the Best Picture Oscar nominees.

In their final TCA appearance, the creator and stars of NBC’s This Is Us today reflected on their six years together on the show and the series’ upcoming end.

Britney Spears is in love with chocolate and honestly, who can blame her?! The “Stronger” singer posted a hilarious video on Friday to her Instagram enjoying a plate of warmed up fudge and claiming the tasty treat was one of the most “beautiful” experiences she’s had in a while.

It’s getting real on The Real Housewives of Miami. On Thursday’s episode, Larsa Pippen, 47, revealed that her ex-husband, Scottie Pippen, 56, wasn’t so happy when she tried to sell their Miami home. “I don’t even know what’s happening,” Larsa said, adding how she “was kind of trying to force him to sell” their Miami property. She noted that, because of her actions, Scottie allegedly told her she would “have to send” their 14-year-old daughter, Sophia Pippen, “back to L.A.”

Katie Price's terminally ill mum breaks down in an emotional clip from her daughter's new TV show.Amy, 63, is brought to tears as she speaks about dying and her reasons for passing down a family heirloom to her 43-year-old model daughter.She was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in 2017, an incurable condition where the lungs become scarred and breathing becomes painful and increasingly difficult.Appearing on the All 4 show Mucky Mansion, the mother revealed that she was now making a 'happy room' at Katie's large home to give her somewhere to go when she feels sad or uncomfortable.Sharing her idea behind the space, she tells the camera: "When you're not well you look at things in a different way and it would be nice if you can leave things that people can remember you by."Once it is done I want it to be a happy room, a comforting room, whenever she is sort of not feeling too good she can come in here and it will be quiet."And she can reflect. That's what I think will be nice for her."Her design sees the room covered in floral wallpaper and green walls along with bamboo-style furniture.

Jeopardy! is coming out with a brand new tournament, the first ever Second Chance Tournament.

Ian Evatt believes Xavier Amaechi is trying to do too much to impress the Bolton Wanderers boss and make up for lost time after time out injured as he sent the loanee a message to simplify his game to have an impact.

He has been open about his battle with the coronavirus, earlier this year.And Andy Cohen seemed to be in good health while virtually visiting EXTRA on Friday.The Watch What Happens Live host told Billy Bush that he was no longer experiencing symptoms and that he 'gained back' the weight he lost and a little more.

Andy Cohen has bounced back after he lost a significant amount of weight while recovering from coronavirus in March.The Watch What Happens Live host, 52, gave an update on his health — three months after he was diagnosed with COVID-19 — during an interview with Extra on Thursday, June 25. “I lost a ton of weight and I gained it all back,” Cohen said.The Bravo personality added that he took a recent chest X-ray that showed “cloudiness” in his lung — a side effect that doctors told Cohen is normal for someone who has contracted the illness.“I had a chest X-ray a few weeks ago and there was a little cloudiness in the lung.

Andy Cohen and Debra Winger didn't mix well.The Watch What Happens Live host, 52, welcomed actress Amanda Peet onto his Bravo chat show on Wednesday, recalling how she had a front row seat for the awkward exchange in October of 2018.'Last time you were on the show, it was actually an infamous night in the clubhouse,' the St. Louis native recalled to Peet, 48.

The "Game of Thrones" finale drew quite a bit of heat from viewers, but it has at least one big fan in actress Amanda Peet. Peet, 48, has been married to "GoT" co-creator David Benioff since 2006, and she threw her husband some support during a recent virtual chat with Andy Cohen for "Watch What Happens Live." When asked what she thought of the finale, Peet pointed across the room and said: "I mean, [Benioff]'s right there." "I had read it and I loved it when I read it and I continue to stand by it," she explained.

The Bachelor to do better when it comes to diversity—even calling it to be affiliated with the series. (She is the show’s only Black Bachelorette.

Rachel Lindsay is proud that the Bachelor franchise finally has cast a black lead for the upcoming season of 25, there is still a lot of work to be done, she explained during Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen on Wednesday, June 19.“I did have a racist contestant on my season,” Lindsay, 35, told host Andy Cohen, but did not want to reveal who she was referring to. She noted that producers “didn’t do a good job of vetting out” the man, but hopes that things change.“[It’s] one of the things that I’m fighting for for Matt James as the first Black Bachelor, for them to do a better job at vetting contestants,” the lawyer stated.

The Bachelorette star Rachel Lindsay has taken aim at the show's producers for allowing a 'racist contestant' onto her season.The 35-year-old made history in 2017 as the first black Bachelorette, but was adamant that ABC should do more to weed out intolerance in the reality TV show.'[They need] to do a better job of vetting contestants,' The Bachelor alum told Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live on Wednesday.

Rachel Lindsay simply isn’t going to let ABC get away with doing the bare minimum when it comes to fostering diversity on The Bachelor.

Rachel Lindsay has been vocal about diversity in The Bachelor and Bachelorette franchises.The former Bachelorette star spoke out again about the recent casting announcement making Matt James the first black man to command a season.Speaking to Andy Cohen and Senator Corey Booker, on Wednesday's episode of Watch What Happens Live, Lindsay said while she is excited about the choice she wishes it came at a different time. Bittersweet:Speaking to Andy Cohen and Senator Corey Booker, on Wednesday's episode of Watch What Happens Live , Rachel Lindsay said while she is excited about the choice for the first black Bachelor, she wishes it came at a different time'I'm excited that there's a Black Bachelor,' she said.

Rachel Lindsay, 35, is talking about the hateful racism she encountered as the first Black Bachelorette. “[I got it] from the audience…a lot of nasty messages trolling,” Rachel admitted to Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live. “I definitely experienced it when it came to picking the men. My husband [Bryan Abasolo] is Colombian so I got a lot of racism towards the fact that we were in an interracial relationship,” she added.

The High Court ruled Monday that civil rights law protects gay and lesbian people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court.And celebrities were quick to take to social media to support the move which went against President Donald Trump's wishes.Caitlyn Jenner recorded herself talking during an Instagram video where she said 'trans lives matter' while Taylor Swift added 'this is a beautiful step forward' and Selena Gomez shared, 'great news.' Celebrating:The High Court ruled Monday that civil rights law protects gay and lesbian people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court.