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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Kris Jenner Reveals The Rumor About The Kardashians That Always Bothers Her ]]></title>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Heidi Venable ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w7HQ9MvRSDd7diNpTmruW9.png ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Background&lt;/strong&gt;: Heidi Venable is a Content Producer for CinemaBlend. She started freelancing for the site in 2020 and officially came on board in 2021. Her job entails writing news stories and TV reactions from some of her favorite prime-time shows like Grey&#039;s Anatomy and The Bachelor. She graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a degree in Journalism and worked in the newspaper industry for almost two decades in multiple roles including Sports Editor, Page Designer and Online Editor.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What She&#039;s Into&lt;/strong&gt;: Heidi grew up in the 1990s, and her tastes strongly reflect that. She can (and does) quote Friends constantly, enjoys a good West Wing binge, thinks Can&#039;t Hardly Wait was the most influential movie of her life and finds solace in 311 concerts. On Sundays during football season, she can be found cheering on the New Orleans Saints with her husband and two daughters. Who Dat! She loves to read but usually settles for a pop culture podcast, and thinks the best weekends are spent cooking and playing cards with friends and family, preferably with some UFC fights or other sporting event on TV.&lt;/p&gt;
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                                <p>The <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/the-kardashian-jenner-family-tree-a-complete-guide">Kardashian-Jenner family</a> has been ruling the world of reality TV for the better part of two decades now, and I’m not sure a day has gone by without some wild rumor popping up about one member or another of Kris Jenner’s brood. <em>The Kardashians</em> stars are pretty good about letting it all roll off their backs — though the <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/khloe-kardashian-clapped-back-mean-fan-roasted-face">occasional clapback is required</a> — but, apparently, there’s one narrative that still gets under the skin of the famous momager.</p><p>Kris Jenner sat down with the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEmfyWxFD4E"><em>Khloé in Wonder Land</em> podcast</a> to talk all things Kardashian with her daughter. She dispelled rumors circulating about her <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/kris-jenner-candid-cosmetic-procedures-she-and-kardashians-had">pricey facelift</a>, talked about her long-term age-gap relationship with Corey Gamble, and while she was really unconcerned about most of the scuttlebutt, she did admit to one thing when Khloé Kardashian asked what rumor still bothers her. Kris said:</p><div><blockquote><p>Who your dad is. </p></blockquote></div><p>There was a long-standing rumor that Robert Kardashian was not Khloé’s biological father, but Khloé was the result of an affair Kris Jenner had with O.J. Simpson. This was due to how close Simpson was to the Kardashian family and the perception from fans that Khloé looked different than her older sisters Kim and Kourtney. </p><p>I can imagine the rumor bothered Kris, because it made headlines for years — <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/khloe-kardashian-responded-savannah-guthrie-so-embarrassed-to-ask-about-paternity-on-air">Savannah Guthrie even asked Khloé about it</a> on <em>The Today Show</em>. Kris continued:</p><div><blockquote><p>The things that the media or people get fixated on is fascinating, because it’s so ridiculous. Especially since you look exactly like both of your grandmothers. Sorry, but you do.</p></blockquote></div><p>The Kardashians have always shut down the paternity rumors, and even <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/oj-simpson-responds-to-rumors-that-hes-khloe-kardashians-father-following-years-of-speculation">OJ Simpson denied having an affair Kris Jenner</a> when he was asked about Khloé Kardashian in 2022, a couple of years before the <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/nfl-vet-actor-accused-murderer-oj-simpson-dead-at-76">NFL veteran and accused murderer died</a>.</p><p>The paternity issue was a storyline on <em>Keeping Up with the Kardashians</em>, particularly in the Season 7 premiere (available to stream with a <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2570844/subscribing-to-hulu-the-price-whats-included-and-everything-else-to-know">Hulu subscription</a>), when Kris Jenner tried to shut down the speculation once and for all by asking Khloé Kardashian to take a paternity test. Khloé ultimately refused, saying that she didn’t need a doctor to confirm that Robert Kardashian was her dad.</p><div class="product"><a data-dimension112="5ec50bad-6098-4fa9-8154-61c87c49274b" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Hulu: 30-Day Free Trial" data-dimension48="Hulu: 30-Day Free Trial" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=kXQk6%2aivFEQ&offerid=1589248.1591&type=3&subid=0&u1=hawk-custom-tracking" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><figure class="van-image-figure "  ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1414px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:99.29%;"><img id="bhyqudLBfMw7KeCkdxjRBL" name="Hulu logo.png" caption="" alt="" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bhyqudLBfMw7KeCkdxjRBL.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1414" height="1404" attribution="" endorsement="" credit="" class=""></p></div></div></figure></a><p><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=kXQk6%2aivFEQ&offerid=1589248.1591&type=3&subid=0&u1=hawk-custom-tracking" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="5ec50bad-6098-4fa9-8154-61c87c49274b" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Hulu: 30-Day Free Trial" data-dimension48="Hulu: 30-Day Free Trial" data-dimension25=""><strong>Hulu: 30-Day Free Trial</strong></a><br>Both Hulu's Ad-Supported and Ad-Free tiers give subscribers access to everything the platform has to offer, including <em>The Kardashians</em>, <em>Keeping Up with the Kardashians</em> and <em>All's Fair</em> starring Kim Kardashian. New and eligible returning customers can enjoy a whole month of the service for free before paying, with plans starting from $9.99 a month.<a class="view-deal button" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=kXQk6%2aivFEQ&offerid=1589248.1591&type=3&subid=0&u1=hawk-custom-tracking" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="5ec50bad-6098-4fa9-8154-61c87c49274b" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Hulu: 30-Day Free Trial" data-dimension48="Hulu: 30-Day Free Trial" data-dimension25="">View Deal</a></p></div><p>I was actually surprised this was the issue that bothered Kris Jenner, and that she didn’t bring up Kim Kardashian’s sex tape. The momager has denied for years claims that she helped her daughter “leak” the tape that she made with her then-boyfriend Ray J, even <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/kris-jenner-got-hooked-to-a-lie-detector-and-asked-if-she-helped-kim-kardashian-release-her-sex-tape">taking a lie detector test</a> on <em>The Late Late Show with James Corden</em> to prove otherwise. I guess she was satisfied enough with the results to let that one go!</p><p>It’s fun to get the tea straight from the Kardashian-Jenner family members’ mouths via Khloé’s podcast, but I can’t wait for <em>The Kardashians</em> Season 8 to hit the <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2026-tv-premiere-date-schedule-network-streaming-series">2026 TV schedule</a>. The family has confirmed that they’ve been filming, but no official word has come yet from Hulu on a premiere date to watch the latest hijinks. Stay tuned!</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Secret Story Behind How Kim Kardashian Bought Her Dad's Bible From O.J. Simpson's Estate ]]></title>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Heidi Venable ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w7HQ9MvRSDd7diNpTmruW9.png ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Background&lt;/strong&gt;: Heidi Venable is a Content Producer for CinemaBlend. She started freelancing for the site in 2020 and officially came on board in 2021. Her job entails writing news stories and TV reactions from some of her favorite prime-time shows like Grey&#039;s Anatomy and The Bachelor. She graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a degree in Journalism and worked in the newspaper industry for almost two decades in multiple roles including Sports Editor, Page Designer and Online Editor.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What She&#039;s Into&lt;/strong&gt;: Heidi grew up in the 1990s, and her tastes strongly reflect that. She can (and does) quote Friends constantly, enjoys a good West Wing binge, thinks Can&#039;t Hardly Wait was the most influential movie of her life and finds solace in 311 concerts. On Sundays during football season, she can be found cheering on the New Orleans Saints with her husband and two daughters. Who Dat! She loves to read but usually settles for a pop culture podcast, and thinks the best weekends are spent cooking and playing cards with friends and family, preferably with some UFC fights or other sporting event on TV.&lt;/p&gt;
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                                <p>Robert Kardashian’s name has come up often on the <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/the-kardashian-jenner-family-tree-a-complete-guide">Kardashian-Jenner family</a>’s reality shows over the years, despite his death from cancer in 2003. His ex-wife and kids have kept his memory alive through home videos and stories, and now they have a meaningful item from his past. Kim Kardashian was able to buy her father’s Bible that he gifted to O.J. Simpson during his <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/didnt-think-needed-another-o-j-simpson-documentary-then-watched-american-manhunt-netflix">infamous 1995 murder trial</a>, and now she’s revealing the secret moves she made to do so.</p><p>After <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/nfl-vet-actor-accused-murderer-oj-simpson-dead-at-76">O.J. Simpson died in 2024</a>, some of his personal items were auctioned off, including a Bible that Robert Kardashian gave Simpson following his arrest in 1994. Kim Kardashian made headlines in March when she attempted to purchase the Bible outside of the auction for $15,000 and was denied, which fans also saw on <em>The Kardashians</em> (streaming with a <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2570844/subscribing-to-hulu-the-price-whats-included-and-everything-else-to-know">Hulu subscription</a>). </p><p>Kim was determined that that wouldn’t be the end of the story, and she revealed on the November 20 episode that it wasn’t. She pulled out the Bible and said:</p><div><blockquote><p>I just got it. I haven’t opened it yet. So if anyone was wondering who won that O.J. Simpson auction, you best believe it was me.</p></blockquote></div><p>So how much did Kim Kardashian end up shelling out for the sentimental item? The <a href="https://pagesix.com/2025/11/20/celebrity-news/shocking-twist-in-kim-kardashians-attempts-to-buy-dad-robert-kardashians-bible-from-oj-simpson-estate/">Bible sold</a> at auction for $80,276, which we now know returned the book to the daughter of its original owner. That’s a lot more than the actress had originally offered for it (but still less than the <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/insane-six-figure-gifts-kris-jenner-gave-kim-kardashian-45th-birthday">Birkin bags they’ve exchanged at birthdays</a>), but I’m sure no price would have been too high for the billionaire to reclaim this piece of her dad’s history.</p><p>The <em>All’s Fair</em> star explained that her initial offer to buy the Bible was “leaked” to TMZ, which was “obviously” an attempt to drive up sales for the auction, Kim Kardashian said, continuing: </p><div><blockquote><p>I get the game, but I definitely don’t want to be used in that situation. So, we used an alias to bid on the Bible so that my name wouldn’t be traced back to it.</p></blockquote></div><p>Well, the cat’s out of the Birkin bag now. The SKIMS boss made this reveal on the latest episode of <em>The Kardashians</em> to air on the <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2025-tv-premiere-date-schedule-upcoming-new-returning-shows">2025 TV schedule</a>, “The Love That You Once Had.” She told her daughter, Chicago:</p><div><blockquote><p>You are not going to believe what it is, nor will you even care, but you will understand one day. This is really special to me because this used to be my daddy’s. When someone goes to heaven, their energy is always here with us.</p></blockquote></div><p>Flipping through Robert Kardashian's Bible provided a bit of a surprise for Kim, as she said:</p><div><blockquote><p>I thought it was a Bible that my dad bought O.J. and wrote in it. It’s actually my dad’s Bible with his name inscribed on it. I didn’t know that. </p></blockquote></div><p>There were also notes in the margins and passages underlined that Kim said had to have been made by O.J. Simpson because it wasn’t in Robert Kardashian’s handwriting. She told Chicago that her dad had given the Bible to a friend to give him “motivation from Jesus,” but stopped short of giving the 7-year-old any other details, leaving it at:</p><div><blockquote><p>He went to jail. It’s a long story. I’ll tell you when you’re older.</p></blockquote></div><p>I would be so interested to hear how that story is relayed to the Kardashian family's next generation. As for where Robert Kardashian’s Bible is going next, Kim already knows which of her siblings the Good Book will go to:</p><div><blockquote><p>I am so excited to give this to Khloé. She was the one that showed me this auction first, so I think that she deserves to have this Bible.</p></blockquote></div><p>That is a really nice gesture, and even though Kim Kardashian had to use super secret methods (and shell out quite a few bucks) to secure the family heirloom, I’m sure they’re all relieved to have the book back.</p><div class="product"><a data-dimension112="06cdd95a-0f7b-47b5-a3da-7d2863b9e4e9" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Watch Kim Kardashian on Hulu: 30-Day Free Trial" data-dimension48="Watch Kim Kardashian on Hulu: 30-Day Free Trial" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=kXQk6%2aivFEQ&offerid=1589248.1591&type=3&subid=0&u1=hawk-custom-tracking" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><figure class="van-image-figure "  ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1414px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:99.29%;"><img id="bhyqudLBfMw7KeCkdxjRBL" name="Hulu logo.png" caption="" alt="" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bhyqudLBfMw7KeCkdxjRBL.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1414" height="1404" attribution="" endorsement="" credit="" class=""></p></div></div></figure></a><p><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=kXQk6%2aivFEQ&offerid=1589248.1591&type=3&subid=0&u1=hawk-custom-tracking" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="06cdd95a-0f7b-47b5-a3da-7d2863b9e4e9" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Watch Kim Kardashian on Hulu: 30-Day Free Trial" data-dimension48="Watch Kim Kardashian on Hulu: 30-Day Free Trial" data-dimension25=""><strong>Watch Kim Kardashian on Hulu: 30-Day Free Trial</strong></a><br>Both Hulu's Ad-Supported and Ad-Free tiers give subscribers access to everything the platform has to offer, including original shows like <em>The Kardashians</em> and Kim Kardashian's new legal drama <em>All's Fair</em>. New and eligible returning customers can enjoy a whole month of the service for free before paying, with plans starting from $9.99 a month.<a class="view-deal button" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=kXQk6%2aivFEQ&offerid=1589248.1591&type=3&subid=0&u1=hawk-custom-tracking" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="06cdd95a-0f7b-47b5-a3da-7d2863b9e4e9" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Watch Kim Kardashian on Hulu: 30-Day Free Trial" data-dimension48="Watch Kim Kardashian on Hulu: 30-Day Free Trial" data-dimension25="">View Deal</a></p></div><p>See what the famous family is up to next with new episodes of <em>The Kardashians</em> dropping each Thursday on Hulu.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'I Can't Imagine Anything More Stupid Than That.' O.J. Simpson Attorney Speaks Out After Diddy Sentencing ]]></title>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Erik Swann ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rXkznL7DwWNoGfjx998J3Q.png ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Background&lt;/strong&gt;: Erik Swann is a Senior Content Producer at CinemaBlend. He began working with the publication in 2020 when he was hired as Weekend Editor. Today, he continues to write, edit and handle social media responsibilities over the weekend. On weekdays, he also writes TV and movie-related news and helps out with editing and social media as needed. He graduated from the University of Maryland, where he received a degree in Broadcast Journalism. After shifting into multi-platform journalism, he started working as a freelance writer and editor before joining CB. During his time with the site, he&#039;s been able to cover some excellent TV shows and films and interview some wonderful stars.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What He&#039;s Into&lt;/strong&gt;: Erik is a superhero fan, and his love for comic books began after he first watched Batman: The Animated Series as a child. He also enjoys comedies, action/adventure flicks, dramas and science fiction. He has a love for sports as well, particularly professional basketball. Though he&#039;s a Maryland/Washington D.C. native, he roots for the Boston Celtics. Some of his all-time favorite TV shows are BTAS, Breaking Bad, Sanford and Son, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Better Call Saul and Atlanta. And when it comes to movies, Beverly Hills Cop, A Raisin in the Sun, Toy Story, Iron Man, Star Wars, and Wall Street are among his favorites. He also enjoys a good pizza (preferably with pepperoni and mushrooms) while he&#039;s watching entertaining films and TV series.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What He&#039;s Excited About Right Now&lt;/strong&gt;: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Reservation Dogs Season 3, Ahsoka, Loki Season 2, Invincible Season 2, Next Goal Wins and Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/BgTdqD6O.html" id="BgTdqD6O" title="'I Can't Imagine Anything More Stupid Than That.' O.J. Simpson Attorney Speaks Out After Diddy Sentencing" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>The lengthy legal saga of Sean “Diddy” Combs culminated in a sentencing hearing that was held in New York last week. Judge Arun Subramanian <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/diddy-receives-four-years-prison-apologies-sentencing-hearing">sentenced Diddy to four years</a> in prison (or 50 months, to be more precise), and the rapper was also ordered to pay a $500,000 fine. Since the hearing, celebrities and legal experts alike have shared their reactions to Judge Subramanian’s decision. However, one of O.J. Simpson’s lawyers isn’t holding back about a major mistake they think Combs made ahead of his sentencing. </p><p>Apparently, even before the judge revealed Sean Combs’ sentence, the 55-year-old rapper was already making career-based plans. More specifically, <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/diddy-made-stupid-arrogant-mistake-sentencing-oj-simpson-lawyer">Fox News Digital</a> reports that Combs was making immediate plans to head over to another state for a speaking engagement. Such a move would seemingly indicate that Combs believed he would be released. Veteran attorney Alan Dershowitz – who famously represented “The Juice” during his murder trial – believes Combs’ actions in that regard were “stupid”: </p><div><blockquote><p>I can't imagine anything more stupid than that. How anybody permitted him to do that … It's just a slap in the face to the judge. It's outrageous. I can't imagine any lawyer or any responsible person allowing … I would have quit the case.</p></blockquote></div><p>While Alan Dershowitz seems to take issue with the “Satisfy You” performer himself, his comments also suggest that he’s disappointed with the star’s lawyers for “allowing” that speaking engagement to be discussed. The main argument Dershowitz seems to be making is that by working to organize a gig ahead of his sentencing, Combs was putting the cart before the horse. Dershowitz wasn’t done talking about the situation, either, as he expressed further disapproval of Combs’ business endeavor: </p><div><blockquote><p>If I had been Diddy's lawyer and Diddy had said, 'I'm gonna make an arrangement, and I'm going to make it public.' I would've said, 'Yeah, and you're going to get a new lawyer. I'm not representing somebody who is so stupid and arrogant.' I mean, I'm not Dr. Kevorkian. I don't believe in walking my clients into a death chamber. And that was a kiss of death.</p></blockquote></div><p>Dershowitz actually isn’t the first member of O.J. Simpson’s “Dream Team” of lawyers to have commented on the Combs trial. <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/o-j-simpsons-lawyer-has-warning-whats-next-for-diddy-mixed-verdict">Robert Shapiro weighed in</a> following the conclusion of Combs’ sex-trafficking trial back in July. At the time, Shapiro theorized that the music mogul may be sentenced to 2.5 to 3.5 years in prison. Shapiro’s thinking stemmed from the fact that <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/how-50-cent-trolled-diddy-following-mixed-verdict-sex-trafficking-trial">Combs received a mixed verdict</a> at the end of his court case. </p><div  class="fancy-box"><div class="fancy_box-title">More on Diddy</div><div class="fancy_box_body"><figure class="van-image-figure "  ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' ><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="n6W5sVCx7AZrgafLoqm38H" name="p diddy interview" caption="" alt="P. Diddy appears during an interview with Caresha Please" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n6W5sVCx7AZrgafLoqm38H.jpg" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="" height="" attribution="" endorsement="" class="pinterest-pin-exclude"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: REVOLT)</span></figcaption></figure><p class="fancy-box__body-text"><a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/exotic-dancer-testified-diddy-trial-weighs-in-rapper-sentencing-right">Exotic Dancer Who Testified At Diddy Trial Weighs In On Why The Rapper’s Sentencing Was ‘Right’</a></p></div></div><p>Sean Combs was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/what-is-mann-act-why-diddy-feel-doesnt-apply-him">(under the Mann Act)</a> and was acquitted of sex-trafficking and racketeering (RICO) charges. Those latter two offenses were the most severe charges Combs was facing though, even without them, he was still facing a maximum sentence of 20 years behind bars. </p><p>Following the sentencing, a reaction came from Diddy’s ex-girlfriend, <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/diddy-ex-girlfriend-cassie-reportedly-made-big-decision-his-sex-trafficking-trial">Cassie Ventura, who testified</a> during the trial and previously sued him for alleged sex-trafficking, violence and more. Ventura’s lawyer released a statement to <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/cassie-ventura-speaks-after-sean-diddy-combs-sentencing/story?id=126201095">ABC News</a> and, in it, he stated that the sentence couldn’t “undo the trauma caused by Combs” but it “recognizes the impact of the serious offenses he committed.” Meanwhile Danity Kane alum <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/diddy-sentencing-hearing-aubrey-oday-what-she-thinks-will-happen">Aubrey O’Day cautioned young artists</a> to keep themselves protected when dealing with people in power. </p><p>As it stands, Team Combs is planning to appeal the sentencing, though such a move hasn’t been officially done, as of this writing. Whether or not Diddy’s planned speaking engagement actually played into the judge’s decision, as Alan Dershowitz argues, is ultimately unclear. For now, the public at large will have to wait and see what Combs’ next move will be.</p>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Erik Swann ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rXkznL7DwWNoGfjx998J3Q.png ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Background&lt;/strong&gt;: Erik Swann is a Senior Content Producer at CinemaBlend. He began working with the publication in 2020 when he was hired as Weekend Editor. Today, he continues to write, edit and handle social media responsibilities over the weekend. On weekdays, he also writes TV and movie-related news and helps out with editing and social media as needed. He graduated from the University of Maryland, where he received a degree in Broadcast Journalism. After shifting into multi-platform journalism, he started working as a freelance writer and editor before joining CB. During his time with the site, he&#039;s been able to cover some excellent TV shows and films and interview some wonderful stars.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What He&#039;s Into&lt;/strong&gt;: Erik is a superhero fan, and his love for comic books began after he first watched Batman: The Animated Series as a child. He also enjoys comedies, action/adventure flicks, dramas and science fiction. He has a love for sports as well, particularly professional basketball. Though he&#039;s a Maryland/Washington D.C. native, he roots for the Boston Celtics. Some of his all-time favorite TV shows are BTAS, Breaking Bad, Sanford and Son, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Better Call Saul and Atlanta. And when it comes to movies, Beverly Hills Cop, A Raisin in the Sun, Toy Story, Iron Man, Star Wars, and Wall Street are among his favorites. He also enjoys a good pizza (preferably with pepperoni and mushrooms) while he&#039;s watching entertaining films and TV series.&lt;/p&gt;
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                                <p>It’s been nearly two weeks since a verdict was delivered in the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. The 55-year-old rapper ultimately <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/how-50-cent-trolled-diddy-following-mixed-verdict-sex-trafficking-trial">received a mixed verdict</a>, which saw him found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution but not guilty on a count of racketeering and sex-trafficking each. After the mixed verdict was delivered, Combs was denied bail, and he’s currently awaiting his sentence. Legal experts, all the while, continue to weigh in on the matter, with O.J. Simpson’s former lawyer being one of the latest to do so. </p><p>The racketeering (or RICO) charge in Diddy’s case was the most severe offense that prosecutors were pursuing. So some experts have opined that the embattled music and fashion mogul saw a significant win in that he was found not guilty on that charge. Robert Shapiro, however, is still of the belief that the rapper will receive 2.5 to 3.5 years. Additionally, Shapiro shared the following sentiments with <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/diddy-could-face-substantial-prison-time-after-guilty-verdict-warns-oj-simpsons-lawyer">Fox News</a>: </p><div><blockquote><p>Whether or not he had a criminal history, I don't know. That could raise it. But, having said that and having seen that this judge did not release him on bail, I think a message may be coming that you're going to be spending a lot more time, so no reason to let you come out and come back in.</p></blockquote></div><div  class="fancy-box"><div class="fancy_box-title">More on Diddy</div><div class="fancy_box_body"><figure class="van-image-figure "  ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' ><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="BuAQYnnwfGaYdQfcb4UQzj" name="P. Diddy and Kanye Westjpg" caption="" alt="P. Diddy talks about meeting the Notorious B.I.G., while Kanye West speaks on Piers Morgan Uncensored" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BuAQYnnwfGaYdQfcb4UQzj.jpg" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="" height="" attribution="" endorsement="" class="pinterest-pin-exclude"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Diddy/Piers Morgan Uncensored)</span></figcaption></figure><p class="fancy-box__body-text"><a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/whats-next-for-diddy-do-he-and-kanye-west-plan-to-collaborate">What’s Next For Diddy? Do He And Kanye West Plan To Collaborate?</a></p></div></div><p>Robert Shapiro is certainly no stranger to high-profile legal cases, as he was one of the key members of O.J. Simpson’s legal team when he was on trial for the murders of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman. Ultimately, Shapiro and his colleagues were successful in defending Brown, who was ultimately acquitted. It should be said, however, that there are different variables in play when it comes to the late Simpson’s case and that of Sean Combs. There’s also the fact that Combs has now been convicted and facing jail time. Based on the charges, he could face a maximum of 20 years behind bars, though prosecutors recommended between four and five years. </p><p>Diddy’s stint in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center began in late 2024 <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/p-diddy-lawyer-spoken-out-after-arrest-in-new-york">after he was arrested</a>. Before he was taken into custody, the “Let's Get It” performer was facing a number of lawsuits pertaining to alleged violence, sexual assault and sex-trafficking. The first of those suits came in 2023 from his former girlfriend, <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/diddy-ex-girlfriend-cassie-reportedly-made-big-decision-his-sex-trafficking-trial">Cassie Ventura, who also testified</a> at his trial. A major point of discussion in the situation is the 2016 hotel footage that shows Diddy assaulting Ventura. Robert Shapiro thinks this could factor into sentencing, too: </p><div><blockquote><p>If the judge looks at that tape in his mind and is reminded about it again… I think there is a real chance that a substantial sentence will be forthcoming.</p></blockquote></div><p>A lot of uncertainty remains for Sean Combs and those in his orbit right now. The Grammy winner’s <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/diddy-bodyguard-big-homie-real-about-whats-next-now-trial-wrapping-up">bodyguard, Big Homie, is aiming to leave</a> the US in fear of retaliation from certain forces, and even <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/diddy-personal-chef-concerned-about-whats-next-verdict">Combs’ personal chef is worried</a> about the future. Despite the unknown variables, <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/after-outcome-diddy-trial-his-lawyers-open-up-the-verdict-why-just-getting-started">Combs’ lawyers expressed enthusiasm</a> over the verdict. After the ruling was confirmed, the rapper’s legal team said they were “not nearly done fighting” and were “just getting started.” </p><p>Diddy’s sentencing is set to take place on October 3, and he’ll remain behind bars in the meantime. Like the rest of us, Robert Shapiro will just have to wait and see what Judge Arun Subramanian decides upon. </p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Really Thought The Night Agent Would Keep On Trucking As Netflix's No. 1 Show But It's Already Been Beat (Again) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ I Really Thought The Night Agent Would Keep On Trucking As Netflix's No. 1 Show But It's Already Been Beat (Again) ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nick Venable ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TzeQjfZT5cKqHRsEqudtqT.png ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Background&lt;/strong&gt;: Nick Venable is an Assistant Managing Editor, and the TV Editor. His humble origin story with CinemaBlend began all the way back in the pre-streaming era, circa 2009, as a freelancing DVD reviewer and TV recapper. After rising up through the ranks covering Movies, Nick leapfrogged over to the small screen to cover more and more television news and interviews, eventually taking over the section for the current era. Born in Louisiana and currently living in Texas — Who Dat Nation over America’s Team all day, all night — Nick spent several years in the hospitality industry, and also worked as a 911 operator. And if you ever happened to hear his music or read his comics/short stories, you have his sympathy. His love for his wife and daughters is almost equaled by his love of gasp-for-breath laughter and gasp-for-breath horror. A lifetime spent in the vicinity of a television screen led to his current dream job, as well as his knowledge of too many TV themes and ad jingles.&lt;/p&gt;
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                                <iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cMmNZmIU.html" id="cMmNZmIU" title="We Really Thought 'The Night Agent' Would Keep On Trucking As Netflix's No. 1 Show But It's Already Been Beat (Again)" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>One of the more anticipated <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/2025-netflix-movie-tv-show-release-dates">2025 Netflix originals</a> was arguably the marquee TV debut when it <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/new-on-netflix-paramount-and-more-6-streaming-shows-movies-to-watch-january-20-26">hit the streaming service in late January</a>, though <em>The Night Agent</em>’s second season hasn’t exactly earned the same positive viewer feedback as the first season. (More on that lower.) Still, I expected it to be a mainstay atop Netflix’s Top 10 rankings long enough to justify the early Season 3 order, and yet it’s already been replaced at #1 for the second time.</p><h2 id="o-j-simpson-and-the-wwe-have-taken-the-night-agent-down">O.J. Simpson And The WWE Have Taken The Night Agent Down</h2><p>Less than a week after <em>The Night Agent</em>'s Peter Sutherland returned to fans' lives — with Rose questionably still along for the ride — the four-part docuseries <em>American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson</em> hit the <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2025-tv-premiere-date-schedule-upcoming-new-returning-shows">2025 TV schedule</a> and put audiences right back in the midst of the early '90s when the former NFL star and his mega-trial was go-to headline fodder. </p><p>Quite a lot of people have apparently been content with diving back into that tragedy-fueled media circus. (At least those who were actually alive when the murder trial took place.) The limited series took over the #1 spot to kick off the first weekend of February, and Gabriel Basso's high-stakes drama fell back down to #2. </p><p>Here's a full rundown for the day's rankings:</p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-netflix-s-top-10-tv-shows-february-2-2025"><span>Netflix's Top 10 TV Shows - February 2, 2025</span></h3><ul><li><strong>1. American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson</strong></li><li><strong>2. The Night Agent</strong></li><li><strong>3. The Recruit</strong></li><li><strong>4. American Primeval</strong></li><li><strong>5. Sakamoto Days</strong></li><li><strong>6. Younger</strong></li><li><strong>7. Squid Game</strong></li><li><strong>8. Mo</strong></li><li><strong>9. XO, Kitty</strong></li><li><strong>10. The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse</strong></li></ul><p>Shawn Ryan's adaptation of Matthew Quirk's novel held the top ranking in Netflix's Top 10 soon after it debuted on January 23, but was rather <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/the-night-agent-already-dethroned-netflix-top-10-list-wwe-monday-night-raw-big-disadvantage">quickly replaced by WWE's latest <em>Monday Night Raw</em></a> episode less than a week later. Given how huge it was when the streaming platform took over rights for <em>Raw</em>, it wasn't so surprising that the pre-Royal Rumble installment was watched by a slew of people.</p><p>But I'm not sure how many people would have expected yet another look at the notorious O.J. Simpson trial to become Netflix's most watched original programming, much less for more than one day. </p><h2 id="the-night-agent-s-netflix-rankings-may-be-tied-to-audience-criticisms">The Night Agent's Netflix Rankings May Be Tied To Audience Criticisms</h2><p>Interestingly enough, critical reactions to <em>The Night Agent</em> largely matched up with what was said about Season 1, and Season 2 even managed to land a higher score on Rotten Tomatoes: 83% S2 approval vs. 74% for S1. But seasonal comparisons stand out quite a bit more when it comes to the viewers themselves. </p><p>The government thriller’s Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes currently sits at 40% for Season 2, which is a fairly shocking drop from the 78% score earned by Season 1. More than 500 fans' thoughts were tallied for that score, so this isn't just a case of a minority opinion being magnified. </p><p>The complaints logged ranged from disinterest in Rose's continued presence, the writing, the dialogue, the actors, and somehow even more. The comment below, shared by "Amanda B," hits a lot of the points that others made about the changes made.</p><div><blockquote><p>Now I know why Gabriel Basso wants to quit acting… how many great concepts have to be ruined by a horrendous sequel before showrunners/scriptwriters/directors realize it is, in fact, NOT the smartest move to deviate from everything that made your first outing a success? I was expecting a drastically different vibe from this second season - it had to be, thanks to the specific premise of season one and all logical evolutions of Peter’s story from there - but I never thought I’d find myself probing every second of these ten episodes, trying to find proof of life for anything that had made the first iteration so great. </p></blockquote></div><p>Not that there weren't still plenty of relatively positive opinions shared, and not that this limited group of opinions can legitimately explain why the show isn't maintaining an audience big enough to stay at #1. But it wouldn't take the formation of a clandestine government agency to unofficially put two and two together.</p><p>No matter what its eventual viewership ends up being, <em>The NIght Agent</em> Season 3 is on the way to <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/the-night-agent-season-3-more-season-1-character-theory-peter-sutherland-chelsea-arrington">give us more from a big Season 1 character</a>, as well as <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/interviews/watch-the-night-agents-badass-season-2-fight-scenes-favorite">many more badass fight scenes</a>, at least hopefully. </p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ NFL Vet, Actor And Accused Murderer OJ Simpson Is Dead At 76 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Through an announcement from his family, O.J. Simpson has been reported as dying at age 76. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mike Reyes ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fmM5xsfuCSo8rQBwh2pcX.png ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Background&lt;/strong&gt;: Mike Reyes is the Senior Movie Contributor at CinemaBlend, though that title’s more of a guideline really. Passionate about entertainment since grade school, the movies have always held a special place in his life, which explains his current occupation. Writing in some way, shape, or form since fifth grade, Mike’s time at CinemaBlend started in 2014, when he was hired as a freelance writer. In 2019, Mr. Reyes became a full time fixture of the CB staff, a decision that the management still hotly debates to this very day, questioning whether it was “a good idea, or the best idea?” Mike graduated from Drew University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, but swore off of running for public office a long time ago. You can hear him on various podcasts, you just need to know where to look.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What He&#039;s Into&lt;/strong&gt;: This is a tough question to answer, as Mike’s kind of into a lot of things. Most prominently, he is CinemaBlend’s James Bond expert, thanks to being raised with a healthy appreciation for the storied spy series and anything espionage related. Mike has several other specialized fields that he’s been passionate about since his early years. Among those interests are breaking down the ins and outs of time travel, studying and admiring Large Scale Aggressors, Titans, Kaiju, and dinosaurs; as well as detective work. Adjacent to his entertainment interests, Mr. Reyes enjoys the worlds of high end mens fashion (eyewear included), fine alcohol and cocktails, and the comforts of a good book or video game. If you ask nicely, he might even dip back into his experience as a singer, just for fun.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What He&#039;s Excited About Right Now&lt;/strong&gt;: The continuing hunt for the new James Bond, any and all updates about how Adam Wingard and Dan Stevens are turning Godzilla vs. Kong 2 into a stealth sequel to The Guest, and the potential for Tron: Ares to somehow be the sequel Tron: Ascension was promised to be. Also, a good excuse to be sent on another theme park assignment, and anything Guillermo del Toro has cooking,&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Throughout his career as an NFL star, actor, and public figure, OJ Simpson always knew how to play the crowd. Even in the high profile legal wranglings that ensued after accusations of his murdering wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her lover Ronald Goldman, the world couldn’t tear itself away from the media circus. It’s both the good and the bad that will be remembered, especially today, as Simpson has been reported dead at 76. </p><p>Earlier this year there were reports that the star of one of the <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/the-100-best-movies-of-the-1990s"><u>best ‘90s movies</u></a> <em>The Naked Gun</em> and HBO’s <em>1st and 10</em> was undergoing treatment for cancer, which was unfortunately the cause of death attributed in a family announcement. Taking to OJ’s Twitter feed, the Heisman Trophy winner’s passing was revealed through the following message: </p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer.He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace.-The Simpson Family<a href="https://twitter.com/TheRealOJ32/status/1778430029350707380">April 11, 2024</a></p></blockquote><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><p>An acclaimed athlete, O.J. Simpson’s time with both the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49’ers was the foundation that helped catapult the California native into the public consciousness. However, his interest in acting had always been present, with uncredited appearances on both <em>Dragnet</em> and <em>Ironside</em> serving as his first on-screen credits in 1968. </p><p>But of course, the murder trial that ran between January 24 and October 3, 1995 seems to overshadow such a career. One of the most intensely covered court proceedings of its time, O.J. Simpson would eventually be acquitted of his supposed role in murdering Nicole Brown and her boyfriend at her Brentwood condominium.</p><p>That didn’t stop the public or the press from continuing to litigate the issue, as a high profile civil trial, and <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2382221/oj-simpson-the-lost-confession-special-coming-to-fox-with-never-before-seen-footage"><u>TV specials like </u><u><em>O.J.: The Lost Confession</em></u></a> would revisit the subject for some time. Most notably perhaps in the 2016 entry to <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/great-30-for-30-documentaries-to-watch-on-espn"><em>ESPN's 30 for 30</em> documentary series</a>, entitled <em>O.J.: Made in America, </em>the subject of Simpson's life and times was examined through the lenses of "race and celebrity" as it applied to his achievements, accusations, and struggles. </p><p>In his later years, O.J. Simpson seemed to enjoy focusing his celebrity through social media. Giving shout outs to his fans, and addressing rumors like his <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/oj-simpson-responds-to-rumors-that-hes-khloe-kardashians-father-following-years-of-speculation"><u>alleged fathering of Khloe Kardashian</u></a>, Simpson kept it light until the end. You could even see that in the currently pinned tweet on his profile, which includes this video:</p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thanks to all my new followers. Love learning how to use Twitter. pic.twitter.com/J4JnN59yKl<a href="https://twitter.com/TheRealOJ32/status/1140076529478594561">June 16, 2019</a></p></blockquote><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><p>No matter how you see O.J. Simpson’s career, it’s hard to deny that the man was a favorite of the media. Though his professional and personal battles ebbed and flowed in his life, his personality was always camera ready. His passing will undoubtedly intensify the debate over what his true legacy will be; but at the same time, people will be talking about The Juice. </p><p>We here at CinemaBlend send our sincerest condolences to OJ Simpson’s family and friends, as they navigate this time of grief and remembrance.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Ranch Star Danny Masterson Taken To Jail After Conviction, And His Stint Has One Thing In Common With O.J. Simpson ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Danny Masterson was taken to jail after he was found guilty of rape, and his stint shares a commonality with O.J. Simpson's. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Erik Swann ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rXkznL7DwWNoGfjx998J3Q.png ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Background&lt;/strong&gt;: Erik Swann is a Senior Content Producer at CinemaBlend. He began working with the publication in 2020 when he was hired as Weekend Editor. Today, he continues to write, edit and handle social media responsibilities over the weekend. On weekdays, he also writes TV and movie-related news and helps out with editing and social media as needed. He graduated from the University of Maryland, where he received a degree in Broadcast Journalism. After shifting into multi-platform journalism, he started working as a freelance writer and editor before joining CB. During his time with the site, he&#039;s been able to cover some excellent TV shows and films and interview some wonderful stars.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What He&#039;s Into&lt;/strong&gt;: Erik is a superhero fan, and his love for comic books began after he first watched Batman: The Animated Series as a child. He also enjoys comedies, action/adventure flicks, dramas and science fiction. He has a love for sports as well, particularly professional basketball. Though he&#039;s a Maryland/Washington D.C. native, he roots for the Boston Celtics. Some of his all-time favorite TV shows are BTAS, Breaking Bad, Sanford and Son, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Better Call Saul and Atlanta. And when it comes to movies, Beverly Hills Cop, A Raisin in the Sun, Toy Story, Iron Man, Star Wars, and Wall Street are among his favorites. He also enjoys a good pizza (preferably with pepperoni and mushrooms) while he&#039;s watching entertaining films and TV series.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What He&#039;s Excited About Right Now&lt;/strong&gt;: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Reservation Dogs Season 3, Ahsoka, Loki Season 2, Invincible Season 2, Next Goal Wins and Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/uuvvv3Ip.html" id="uuvvv3Ip" title="'The Ranch' Star Danny Masterson Taken To Jail After Conviction, And His Stint Has One Thing In Common With O.J. Simpson" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>The sexual assault case revolving around <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/tag/danny-masterson"><u>Danny Masterson</u></a> finally came to an end this past week, as he was <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/that-70s-show-vet-danny-masterson-found-guilty-of-rape-in-retrial-verdict"><u>found guilty in the retrial verdict</u></a>. The veteran actor was convicted on two count of forcible rape and is currently facing up to 30 years in prison. After the decision was delivered, the <em>Ranch</em> star was taken to prison, where he’ll await his sentencing. In the aftermath, alleged details of his incarceration are starting to reach the surface, and it now seems his prison stint will have something in common with O.J. Simpson’s.</p><p>At present, the <em>That ‘70s Show</em> alum is being held at L.A. County Men&apos;s Central Jail, which is the same facility that once housed O.J. Simpson. In 2008, the former football player <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2008/oct/04/usa1"><u>was notably found guilty on 12 counts</u></a> stemming from an armed robbery situation. “The Juice” isn’t the only famous face to have stayed at the jail either, as music producer Suge Knight has as well. The former exec – who’s had his fair share of legal issues over the years – is incarcerated now, though he’s currently serving out his 28-year sentence at San Diego’s RJ Donovan Correctional Facility. </p><p>As Danny Masterson continues his own stint at Men’s Central Jail, he’s apparently been put under “administrative segregation.” <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2023/06/03/danny-masterson-jail-oj-simpson-suge-knight-rape-conviction/"><u>TMZ</u></a> reports that this measure has been instituted for the actor’s well-being. </p><p>The 47-year-old actor’s conviction stems from rape charges involving multiple women, who claim that he sexually assaulted them between 2001 and 2003. While he was found guilty on two counts, a third left the jury deadlocked. Eight jurors voted in favor of a guilty verdict, while the other four voted not to convict in that regard. Said charge stemmed from allegations made by the star’s ex-girlfriend, Chrissie Carnell, who chose to identify herself as one of his accusers. </p><div  class="fancy-box"><div class="fancy_box-title">More on Danny Masterson's Case</div><div class="fancy_box_body"><figure class="van-image-figure "  ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' ><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="whTNbRzeWC3fsuBYJAowZC" name="Ranch_102_Unit_0375_R.jpg" caption="" alt="Danny Masterson on The Ranch" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/whTNbRzeWC3fsuBYJAowZC.jpg" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="" height="" attribution="" endorsement="" class="pinterest-pin-exclude"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Netflix)</span></figcaption></figure><p class="fancy-box__body-text"><a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/ex-scientologist-speaks-out-amid-danny-masterson-trial-about-why-alleged-victims-wouldnt-have-gone-to-law-enforcement">Ex-Scientologist Speaks Out Amid Danny Masterson Trial About Why Alleged Victims Wouldn’t Have Gone To Law Enforcement</a></p></div></div><p>It’s said that after the verdict was read, Danny Masterson’s friends and family who were in attendance were allegedly left gobsmacked by the decision. Masterson’s wife, Bijou Phillips, allegedly had a particularly visceral reaction, as reports claim she wept after he was led out of the courtroom in handcuffs. Since the end of the trial, a few notable individuals have spoken out. Leah Remini – who was once a Scientologist as Masterson currently is – <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/leah-remini-noted-scientology-critic-reacts-to-danny-masterson-verdict"><u>reacted to the verdict</u></a>, calling it “the beginning of our plan” to hold the Church of Scientology “accountable.” <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/danny-mastersons-rape-retrial-was-attended-by-leah-remini-despite-attempts-to-keep-her-out-of-court"><u>Remini actually attended the trial herself</u></a> and later shot down <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/leah-remini-speaks-out-after-attending-danny-mastersons-rape-retrial-addresses-reports-that-shell-take-the-stand"><u>claims that she would take the stand</u></a> to testify. </p><p><em>The King of Queens</em> actress’ presence during the proceedings was far from the only notable development to take place over the course of the retrial and the original case, which was declared a mistrial due to a hung jury. The first time around, <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/judge-in-danny-masterson-rape-trial-not-happy-about-opening-statements-and-scientology-is-involved"><u>Judge Charlaine Olmedo chastised the opening statements</u></a> of both the prosecution and the defense due to the heavy influence that Scientology had on their remarks. And in this latest trial, the former Netflix star’s <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/danny-mastersons-ex-girlfriend-took-the-stand-with-harrowing-testimony-about-alleged-sexual-assault"><u>ex-girlfriend shared a harrowing testimony</u></a> about her reported experiences with him. </p><p>A sentencing hearing is currently scheduled for August 4. Danny Masterson’s defense team also requested that he remain free until that time, though that move was ultimately struck down by the judge. While he’s at L.A. County Men&apos;s Central Jail, he’ll receive occasional cell phone privileges and recreational time, which may have been conditions that O.J. Simpson and others were subjected to.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ O.J. Simpson Responds To Rumors That He’s Khloé Kardashian’s Father Following Years Of Speculation ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ O.J. Simpson addresses rumors that he fathered Khloé Kardashian ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Erik Swann ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rXkznL7DwWNoGfjx998J3Q.png ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Background&lt;/strong&gt;: Erik Swann is a Senior Content Producer at CinemaBlend. He began working with the publication in 2020 when he was hired as Weekend Editor. Today, he continues to write, edit and handle social media responsibilities over the weekend. On weekdays, he also writes TV and movie-related news and helps out with editing and social media as needed. He graduated from the University of Maryland, where he received a degree in Broadcast Journalism. After shifting into multi-platform journalism, he started working as a freelance writer and editor before joining CB. During his time with the site, he&#039;s been able to cover some excellent TV shows and films and interview some wonderful stars.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What He&#039;s Into&lt;/strong&gt;: Erik is a superhero fan, and his love for comic books began after he first watched Batman: The Animated Series as a child. He also enjoys comedies, action/adventure flicks, dramas and science fiction. He has a love for sports as well, particularly professional basketball. Though he&#039;s a Maryland/Washington D.C. native, he roots for the Boston Celtics. Some of his all-time favorite TV shows are BTAS, Breaking Bad, Sanford and Son, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Better Call Saul and Atlanta. And when it comes to movies, Beverly Hills Cop, A Raisin in the Sun, Toy Story, Iron Man, Star Wars, and Wall Street are among his favorites. He also enjoys a good pizza (preferably with pepperoni and mushrooms) while he&#039;s watching entertaining films and TV series.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What He&#039;s Excited About Right Now&lt;/strong&gt;: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Reservation Dogs Season 3, Ahsoka, Loki Season 2, Invincible Season 2, Next Goal Wins and Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/i6Cmxr8d.html" id="i6Cmxr8d" title="O.J. Simpson Responds To Rumors That He’s Khloé Kardashian’s Father Following Years Of Speculation" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>Though they didn’t truly rise to prominence until the 2000s, the Kardashian-Jenners have been public figures for quite some time. With that in mind, there are a few long-standing rumors that have surrounded the socialites for years. One of those involves O.J. Simpson, who was friends with the late Robert Kardashian. For decades, people have speculated that Simpson is the true father of Robert’s youngest daughter, Khloé Kardashian. Now, the legally embattled former football player is responding to the rumors regarding Khloé’s parentage. </p><p>Many have questioned Khloé Kardashian’s lineage due to her physical appearance. Because she’s much taller than her sisters and seemingly doesn’t quite resemble them in other respects, some believe there’s reason to be skeptical. Kris Jenner has shut down the rumors, while Khloé seems to have mostly blocked out the noise. So what does O.J. Simpson think about the assumption that he fathered the reality TV star and businesswoman? Well, during his appearance on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QQPgBPTu7Q"><u><em>Full Send Podcast</em></u></a>, he flat-out denied having played a role in the star&apos;s conception:</p><div><blockquote><p>The rumor ain’t true. It’s not even nowhere close to being true. It’s just that I’ve never been attracted to [Kris Jenner], and I’ve never suspected she was ever attracted to me. So that was never a case.</p></blockquote></div><p>The former Buffalo Bill seemed pretty adamant while discussing the chatter Interestingly, he also mentioned that he heard something about a “cook” being involved in that rumor but opted not to expand on the theory. During the chat, he also divulged whether he was ever attracted to the successful momager: </p><div><blockquote><p>People have their types, right? I always thought Kris was a cute girl, she was really nice. But you know, I was dating supermodels.</p></blockquote></div><p>Much has been said about Kris Jenner and whether she truly had a child by another man during her marriage to Robert Kardashian. When arguing in favor of the notion, people point to the <a href="https://www.etonline.com/kris-jenner-opens-up-about-the-affair-that-destroyed-her-marriage-142998"><u>affair that Jenner has been open</u></a> about. The media personality previously admitted that she regretted her infidelity and said that it “broke up” her family. Nevertheless, she continues to declare that Robert is Khloé’s papa. </p><p>O.J. Simpson has a lasting connection to the famous family. In addition to being Simpson’s good friend, Robert Kardashian was also part of his legal team when he stood trial between 1994 and &apos;95 for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. Kris Jenner was good friends with Brown Simpson and was drawn into the drama surrounding the case at the time. After the highly publicized legal situation (<a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/What-Khloe-Kardashian-Thinks-Her-Family-Portrayal-American-Crime-Story-120527.html"><u>which was dramatized on </u><u><em>American Crime Story</em></u></a>), Kardashian and Simpson’s friendship reportedly broke down. Simpson doesn’t seem to have any kind of relationship with the family now, though <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/tag/kim-kardashian"><u>Kim Kardashian</u></a> did joke about him during <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/kim-kardashian-dropped-some-good-zingers-about-her-own-family-in-snl-monologue"><u>her zinger-filled </u><u><em>SNL</em></u><u> monologue</u></a> in 2021. The barbs later drew <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/kim-kardashians-snl-jokes-about-oj-simpson-sparked-harsh-criticism-from-nicole-browns-sister"><u>backlash from Brown Simpson’s sister</u></a> (who also <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/nicole-brown-simpsons-sister-reacts-after-chris-rock-cracked-a-joke-about-her-death-on-stage"><u>chastised Chris Rock for comments he made</u></a> around that time). </p><p>While O.J. Simpson has rebuffed the rumor, people are sure to still have their assumptions. I wouldn’t expect any members of the Kardashian family to entertain any additional fan takes on the subject moving forward, however. Those who want to see the group engage in other types of drama, though, can stream <em>The Kardashians</em> using a <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2570844/subscribing-to-hulu-the-price-whats-included-and-everything-else-to-know"><u>Hulu subscription</u></a>.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 12 True Crime Documentaries And Series Streaming On Discovery+ ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discovery+ is home to some truly fascinating true crime documentaries. Here are a few of the best. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Philip Sledge ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EkAcyCb4XhyxmBbguSQhEX.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Background&lt;/strong&gt;: Philip Sledge is a content writer at CinemaBlend with a focus on longform features. He started writing for the website in December 2019, though his journey in journalism started years earlier. Writing gigs with school newspapers, multiple daily newspapers, and other varied job experiences led him to this point where he actually gets to write about movies, shows, wrestling, and documentaries (which is a huge win in his eyes).&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What He&#039;s Into&lt;/strong&gt;: As has been in the case for many years, Philip loves all things professional wrestling (especially early &#039;90s WCW and late-stage WCW if we&#039;re being honest). But outside of the squared circle, Philip is obsessed with all things George A. Romero as you can probably tell by the plethora of zombie stories he&#039;s written over the years. Documentaries, especially Frontline specials, are another passion for Philip, and he can often be heard going on and on about why everyone should watch some random doc about an obscure movie no one has ever seen before.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What He&#039;s Excited About Right Now&lt;/strong&gt;: Oppenheimer... so much so that his wife has asked him multiple times to stop talking about it (but he keeps doing it). He&#039;s also into Peacock&#039;s Twisted Metal series, which has rekindled his love of the classic vehicular combat video game. And since we&#039;re being all nostaglic, he&#039;s pumped to see Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Ever since Discovery+ launched in January 2020, the streaming service has become the go-to place to watch for fans of Discovery, HGTV, TLC, ID, and other channels specializing in reality shows and docuseries. There are plenty of home remodeling programs, wildlife series, and everything else under the Discovery umbrella available on the platform, and the streamer’s true crime section is one of its most impressive. With documentaries, docuseries, and specials about the mysterious deaths of JonBenét Ramsey and Brittany Murphy, as well as vicious murders like the ones carried out by Chris Watts, there’s a lot to take in.</p><p>And although we don’t yet know how Discovery+ and its massive library of titles will be affected by <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/hbo-max-and-discovery-are-combining-heres-how-to-get-free-trials-of-both"><u>the Discovery/HBO merger</u></a>, for now there are plenty of <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/the-best-true-crime-shows-you-can-stream-now"><u>great true crime shows</u></a> to check out! Let’s dive in…</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1280px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="wJ8VD4CbU52YLzvb6xAkZS" name="Cold Blooded Alaska (2021).jpg" alt="Cold Blooded Alaska title card" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wJ8VD4CbU52YLzvb6xAkZS.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1280" height="720" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Discovery+/ID)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="cold-blooded-alaska-2021">Cold Blooded Alaska (2021)</h2><p>Over the years, Alaska, or “The Last Frontier” as it has long been called, has produced its fair share of notorious criminals like Robert Hansen, Edward Krause, and Louis D. Hastings who each committed a series of heinous crimes in their time. The 2021 nine-part documentary series <em>Cold Blooded Alaska</em> tackles some of the 49th state’s most brutal crimes and criminal investigations that show why Alaska has earned such a bloody reputation throughout its history.</p><p><a href="https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/cold-blooded-alaska-us"><u><strong>Stream Cold Blooded Alaska on Discovery+.</strong></u></a></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1280px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="f5dvvB63MqLrRt3LEdT2r" name="Fruitcake Fraud.jpg" alt="The Fruitcake Fraud title card" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f5dvvB63MqLrRt3LEdT2r.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1280" height="720" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Discovery+)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="fruitcake-fraud-2021">Fruitcake Fraud (2021)</h2><p>Collin Street Bakery in Corsicana, Texas, is one of the world’s premier fruitcake producers, bringing in tens of millions of dollars in sales each year, but that is just part of the story. The 2021 Discovery+ documentary <em>Fruitcake Fraud</em> brings to light the tale of how the company was embezzled out of $17 million and how the employees found themselves at the center of one of the strangest FBI investigations in modern history.</p><p><a href="https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/fruitcake-fraud-us"><u><strong>Stream Fruitcake Fraud on Discovery+.</strong></u></a></p><h2 id=""></h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1280px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="yjxfrtZbLi9EmwM3GtoPoD" name="Hillsong- A Megachurch Exposed (2022).jpg" alt="Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed (2022) title card" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yjxfrtZbLi9EmwM3GtoPoD.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1280" height="720" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Discovery+)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="hillsong-a-megachurch-exposed-2022">Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed (2022)</h2><p>The Hillsong megachurch has become one of the most controversial religious institutions in recent memory with one scandal after another. The 2022 documentary series <em>Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed</em> spends three episodes exploring the church, its leaders, and the various scandals that have surrounded it the past few years. The engaging and informative docuseries helps provide a better understanding of the embattled organization.</p><p><a href="https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/hillsong-a-megachurch-exposed-us"><u><strong>Stream Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed on Discovery+.</strong></u></a></p><figure class="van-image-figure pull-" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1280px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="US6XhrZUpwsoYFyBxdSDz" name="Jonbenet Ramsey.jpg" alt="JonBenet Ramsey: What Really Happened? title card" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/US6XhrZUpwsoYFyBxdSDz.jpg" mos="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vhCmbhDt2hHsdRGooZJQCZ.jpg" align="" fullscreen="" width="1280" height="720" attribution="" endorsement="" class="pull-"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class="pull-"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Discovery+/ID)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="jonbenet-ramsey-what-really-happened-2021">JonBenét Ramsey: What Really Happened? (2021)</h2><p>December 2021 marked the 25th anniversary of the murder of 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey on Christmas Morning 1996 in Boulder, Colorado, but intrigue in the unsolved case remains just as high as it was during the advent of the 24-hour news cycle. There have been <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/1544289/jonbenet-ramsey-is-going-to-be-all-over-tv-this-fall">dozens of specials</a> in the quarter century following the mysterious and tragic event, but the new movie touching on the subject, <em>JonBenét Ramsey: What Really Happened?</em> is at or near the top in terms of how well it examines the investigation into the murder that shocked a nation.</p><p>The Discovery+ documentary includes never-before-heard audio recordings of detective Lou Smit, the former Colorado Springs police detective who came out of retirement to get to uncover the the events that led to <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/pop/John-Ramsey-Regrets-Putting-JonBenet-Beauty-Pageants-40407.html">the murder of the beauty queen</a> all those years ago.</p><p><a href="https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/jonbenet-ramsey-what-really-happened"><u><strong>Stream JonBenét: What Really Happened? on Discovery+.</strong></u></a></p><figure class="van-image-figure pull-" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1280px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="acrU6kfEFvNvxgJHjkor3b" name="Family Man, Family Murderer (2019).jpg" alt="Family Man, Family Murderer title card" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/acrU6kfEFvNvxgJHjkor3b.jpg" mos="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tm2RGvUZLhWTPFWPAW8x3m.jpg" align="" fullscreen="" width="1280" height="720" attribution="" endorsement="" class="pull-"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class="pull-"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: ID)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="family-man-family-murderer-2019">Family Man, Family Murderer (2019)</h2><p>The murder of Shanann Watts, her two young daughters, and her unborn child by Chris Watts in August 2018 remains one of the most heinous and hard to understand crimes in recent memory, and the 2019 ID short-subject documentary <em>Family Man, Family Murders</em> examines the events that led the man many assumed to be a loving husband and father to viciously bringing a brutal end to his family. A more traditional approach to <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2555479/shanann-and-chris-watts-things-to-know-ahead-of-netflixs-american-murder-the-family-next-door">the 2020 Netflix documentary</a> on the same incident, this ID murder mystery consists of interviews with friends, family, and investigators that are then stitched together with reenactments and narration. The documentary is relatively brief (42 minutes), making it a perfect method of learning more about this story.</p><p><a href="https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/family-man-family-murderer-an-id-murder-mystery"><u><strong>Stream Family Man, Family Murderer on Discovery+.</strong></u></a></p><figure class="van-image-figure pull-" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1280px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="zQGFB3aKsqfcuD3WwGMDym" name="Brittany Murphy.jpeg" alt="Brittany Murphy title card" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zQGFB3aKsqfcuD3WwGMDym.jpeg" mos="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6Zf9AGKLU2JX6Fz2FGRyHR.jpg" align="" fullscreen="" width="1280" height="720" attribution="" endorsement="" class="pull-"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class="pull-"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: ID)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="brittany-murphy-2020">Brittany Murphy (2020)</h2><p>It has already been more than a decade since the December 2009 death of Brittany Murphy, the actress who became a star in <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2561090/alicia-silverstone-what-to-watch-on-streaming-if-you-love-the-clueless-star">movies like <em>Clueless</em></a> and <em>8 Mile</em> as well as television shows like <em>King of the Hill</em> where she portrayed Luanne Platter. There is an air of mystery that surrounds Murphy’s shocking death all those years ago, and the ID murder mystery documentary <em>Brittany Murphy</em> examines her untimely death, the fallout surrounding its strange circumstances, and how those closest to her are still holding out for answers and justice.</p><p><a href="https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/brittany-murphy-an-id-mystery"><u><strong>Stream Brittany Murphy on Discovery+.</strong></u></a></p><figure class="van-image-figure pull-" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1280px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="eg2H26qpGTaFUjXxdoX4FK" name="O.J. And Nicole- An American Tragedy.jpg" alt="O.J. And Nicole: An American Tragedy title card" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eg2H26qpGTaFUjXxdoX4FK.jpg" mos="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JaZQqbAh3MzHSZEYbFBbSM.jpg" align="" fullscreen="" width="1280" height="720" attribution="" endorsement="" class="pull-"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class="pull-"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: ID)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="o-j-and-nicole-an-american-tragedy-2017">O.J. And Nicole: An American Tragedy (2017)</h2><p>The <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/Why-O-J-Simpson-Doesn-t-Like-American-Crime-Story-115637.html">trial of O.J. Simpson</a> is often considered a landmark moment in ‘90s pop culture, but one aspect of the trial that is often overshadowed is the actual murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson. The 2020 documentary <em>O.J. and Nicole: An American Tragedy</em>, through the use of photos and words from the victim, along with interviews with her sister, Tanya Brown, hopes to not only shed light on the victims, as opposed to the alleged perpetrator but also to humanize Nicole Brown Simpson. This personal and in-depth documentary also goes into the effect the murder and subsequent trial had on the Brown family as they attempted to grieve in the public, and unwanted spotlight.</p><p><a href="https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/oj-nicole-an-american-tragedy"><u><strong>Stream O.J. and Nicole: An American Tragedy on Discovery+.</strong></u></a></p><figure class="van-image-figure pull-" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1280px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="5GEyxX7g4q97UBehtaczQc" name="BTK- Chasing A Serial Killer.jpg" alt="BTK: Chasing A Serial Killer title card" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5GEyxX7g4q97UBehtaczQc.jpg" mos="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GQ5Wia9E7ZCNoGLXDQMZrE.jpg" align="" fullscreen="" width="1280" height="720" attribution="" endorsement="" class="pull-"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class="pull-"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: ID)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="btk-chasing-a-serial-killer-2020">BTK: Chasing A Serial Killer (2020)</h2><p>There’s a good chance we never see <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2557632/mindhunters-david-fincher-has-bad-news-for-fans-hoping-for-season-3-on-netflix">the BTK Killer story play out</a> on Netflix’s <em>Mindhunter</em>, but if you were intrigued by the story of <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2487202/netflixs-mindhunter-how-accurate-is-the-shows-depictions-of-various-serial-killers">the unassuming ADT security technician</a> with more than a few skeletons in his closet, the 2020 docuseries <em>BTK: Chasing A Serial Killer</em> offers an in-depth look at one of the most notorious serial killers in American history. This three-part series not only goes into the details about the crimes committed by the elusive killer who preyed on the community of Wichita, Kansas, for three decades, but also the man himself: Dennis Rader, the family man who hid a deep and dark secret from his family, friends, and neighbors all those years.</p><p><a href="https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/btk-chasing-a-serial-killer"><u><strong>Stream BTK: Chasing a Serial Killer on Discovery+.</strong></u></a></p><figure class="van-image-figure pull-" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1280px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="m3Ly4ZUtMjJXeSFRQFphq9" name="Onision- In Real Life.jpg" alt="Onision: In Real Life title card" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/m3Ly4ZUtMjJXeSFRQFphq9.jpg" mos="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YnQhN57LQiLrUmMUBU5CtJ.jpg" align="" fullscreen="" width="1280" height="720" attribution="" endorsement="" class="pull-"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class="pull-"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: ID)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="onision-in-real-life-2021">Onision: In Real Life (2021)</h2><p>To some, Greg Jackson, aka Onision, was one of the first and most successful video producers to make a name for themselves in YouTube’s infancy, but to others, Onision is a dark and polarizing personality responsible for some of the most awful videos on the platform. The 2021 Discovery+ original series, <em>Onision: In Real Life</em> hopes to shed light on the YouTuber and the lives of the people he has affected over the years and the fallout those people, including Onision, have experienced.</p><p><a href="https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/onision-in-real-life"><u><strong>Stream Onision In Real Life on Discovery+.</strong></u></a></p><figure class="van-image-figure pull-" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1280px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="W3edTYZmdAxXpLmTBFKYhG" name="1990s deadliest decade.jpg" alt="The 1990s: The Deadliest Decade title card" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/W3edTYZmdAxXpLmTBFKYhG.jpg" mos="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MCEcgofPDBUGBzUxjJJbXo.jpg" align="" fullscreen="" width="1280" height="720" attribution="" endorsement="" class="pull-"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class="pull-"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: ID)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="the-1990s-the-deadliest-decade-2018">The 1990s: The Deadliest Decade (2018)</h2><p>The final decade of the 20th Century was one of the most shockingly violent spans in modern history. With crimes like O.J., JonBenét Ramsey, Waco, and the <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2468965/brad-pitt-and-edward-norton-talk-fight-club-getting-booed-in-early-screenings"><u>Columbine school shooting impacting</u></a> nearly every facet of life, the 1990s had its fair share of moments. But what about the lesser known stories, the ones that ended up buried in the middle of newspapers and on the late-night news (even on the news at all)? Well, the 2019 docuseries <em>The 1990s: The Deadliest Decade</em> sheds light on a few of those stories, including tells of disappearances, kidnappings, and murder.</p><p><a href="https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/1990s-the-deadliest-decade"><u><strong>Stream The 1990s: The Deadliest Decade on Discovery+.</strong></u></a></p><figure class="van-image-figure pull-" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1280px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="X3c6zKnQBr57QkkUSuXA4d" name="The Lost Boys Of Bucks County.jpg" alt="The Lost Boys Of Bucks County title card" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/X3c6zKnQBr57QkkUSuXA4d.jpg" mos="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WPaNd2DXrBYUnbTeV8Qn76.jpg" align="" fullscreen="" width="1280" height="720" attribution="" endorsement="" class="pull-"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class="pull-"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: ID)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="the-lost-boys-of-bucks-county-2020">The Lost Boys Of Bucks County (2020)</h2><p>Discovery+ is also home to documentaries about incidents that didn’t get a great deal of public exposure, case in point <em>The Lost Boys of Bucks County</em>. This 2020 documentary follows the tragic story of four young men who disappeared under mysterious circumstances in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, in 2017. Starting with the events preceding the disappearance and going up to the shocking and gruesome revelations investigators made through their tireless search for the victims, the documentary doesn’t hold back in its pursuit for the truth.</p><p><a href="https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/the-lost-boys-of-bucks-county"><u><strong>Stream The Lost Boys of Bucks County on Discovery+.</strong></u></a></p><figure class="van-image-figure pull-" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1280px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="bNbRCNeo5bhZfdeAmW4bzF" name="The Crimes That Changed us.jpg" alt="The Crimes That Changed Us title card" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bNbRCNeo5bhZfdeAmW4bzF.jpg" mos="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Uc4uuUiEmpxehREYgYeDZi.jpg" align="" fullscreen="" width="1280" height="720" attribution="" endorsement="" class="pull-"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class="pull-"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: ID)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="the-crimes-that-changed-us-2020">The Crimes That Changed Us (2020)</h2><p>Last but certainly not least is <em>The Crimes That Changed Us</em>, an 8-part docuseries, which as the name suggests, tackles some of the most notable crimes in modern history. With episodes ranging from the <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2559978/why-one-selena-the-series-star-made-sure-not-to-watch-the-jennifer-lopez-movie">death of Selena</a> to the <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2486829/richard-jewell-how-historically-accurate-is-the-clint-eastwood-movie">Atlanta Olympic bombing</a> and pretty much everything in between, the series does a fantastic job of providing insight for those not familiar with the crimes while also bringing updated information to the table for those who are well-versed in these incidents.</p><p><a href="https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/the-crimes-that-changed-us"><u><strong>Stream The Crimes That Changed Us on Discovery+.</strong></u></a></p><p>That is just a small sampling of all the great true crime documentaries and docuseries you can stream on Discovery+ right now. If you want to know what new shows are coming to the streaming service, check out the <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2022-tv-premiere-dates"><u>2022 TV schedule</u></a> so you don’t miss a thing! </p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Kim Kardashian's SNL Jokes About O.J. Simpson Sparked Harsh Criticism From Nicole Brown's Sister ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Nicole Brown's sister provided some honest thoughts Kim Kardashian's jokes about the murder. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Heidi Venable ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w7HQ9MvRSDd7diNpTmruW9.png ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Background&lt;/strong&gt;: Heidi Venable is a Content Producer for CinemaBlend. She started freelancing for the site in 2020 and officially came on board in 2021. Her job entails writing news stories and TV reactions from some of her favorite prime-time shows like Grey&#039;s Anatomy and The Bachelor. She graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a degree in Journalism and worked in the newspaper industry for almost two decades in multiple roles including Sports Editor, Page Designer and Online Editor.&lt;/p&gt;
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                                <p>No Kardashian or Jenner was safe from the jokes when <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/tag/kim-kardashian">Kim Kardashian</a> served as host of <em>Saturday Night Live</em>. The star <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/kim-kardashian-dropped-some-good-zingers-about-her-own-family-in-snl-monologue">poked fun</a> at her sisters, <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/kim-kardashian-and-kanye-west-are-back-to-hanging-out-amidst-split">estranged husband</a> Kanye West and <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2566358/how-kardashians-jenners-allegedly-feel-caitlyn-jenner-running-governor-california">former stepdad Caitlyn Jenner</a>, to name a few. But a few jokes in Kardashian’s monologue related to the famous family’s connection to O.J. Simpson and the late Nicole Brown, and they drew the ire of Brown’s family.</p><p>Kim Kardashian joked in the <em>Saturday Night Live</em> monologue that her father, Robert Kardashian — who served as one of O.J. Simpson’s defense attorneys in the <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/Why-O-J-Simpson-Doesn-t-Like-American-Crime-Story-115637.html">murder trial</a> following the killings of Nicole Brown and Rod Goldman — introduced her to her first Black person. Kim asked the audience, “Want to take a stab in the dark at who it was?” Kardashian continued, saying meeting Simpson left a mark, “or several. Or none at all. I still don’t know.” Tanya Brown, Nicole’s sister, called the jokes “distasteful,” according to <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2021/10/12/kim-kardashian-oj-simpson-joke-saturday-night-live-nicole-brown-sister-distasteful/">TMZ</a>, criticizing <em>SNL</em> for making Nicole’s brutal murder into a joke:</p><div><blockquote><p>Tanya says the jokes were ‘beyond inappropriate and insensitive’ and she's questioning just how much the Kardashians actually cared about Nicole.</p></blockquote></div><p>Kris Jenner, in particular, was close with Nicole Brown and, at this time, it&apos;s unclear as to how she felt about the jokes. TMZ reports that Tanya Brown wishes the star would have made the murder an off-limits topic:</p><div><blockquote><p>Kim should have pushed back or refused to do the jokes, assuming SNL writers came up with the bit.</p></blockquote></div><p>To be fair, we don’t know what conversations did happen between the writers and the media mogul, and whether or not she did push back against more or different material. But either way, it resulted in pain for the family of a woman who was brutally murdered in 1994. </p><p>Seemingly no subject was taboo for Kim Kardashian’s first <em>SNL</em> hosting appearance, as she joked about her <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/wait-kim-kardashian-is-getting-help-from-kanye-west-ahead-of-her-snl-hosting-gig">impending divorce with Kanye West</a>; called her mother’s <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/pop/1627519/will-kris-jenner-get-married-again-heres-what-she-says">boyfriend, Corey Gamble</a>, a gold-digger; parodied sister Kourtney Kardashian’s <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2573700/kim-kardashian-defends-kourtney-kardashian-travis-barker-making-out">passionate relationship</a> with Travis Barker; and even joked that her mom Kris Jenner <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/nick-cannon-recalls-kim-kardashians-infamous-sex-tape-and-what-really-happened-between-the-two-stars">was involved in the release of her sex tape</a> back in 2007.</p><p>O.J. Simpson has been connected to the Kardashians in the tabloids for years — not for his relationship with the late Robert Kardashian, but rather for the speculated relationship he had with Kris Jenner. The rumor that Simpson is the <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/pop/1856810/oj-simpson-shuts-down-rumors-of-being-khloe-kardashians-father">biological father of Khloe Kardashian</a> was one that wouldn’t seem to go away. It was to the point that Simpson even commented on it ahead of Khloe giving birth to daughter, Tru Thompson, saying he was not Khloe&apos;s father:</p><div><blockquote><p>I have nothing to do with it. I would be proud ... but trust me, I had nothing to do with it.</p></blockquote></div><p>Up next for <em>Saturday Night Live</em> hosting duties is <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/interviews/why-rami-malek-chose-not-to-watch-any-other-bond-villain-performances-before-filming-no-time-to-die">new James Bond villain</a> Rami Malek with musical guest Young Thug. And stay tuned for news about Kim Kardashian’s <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/how-kim-kardashians-new-hulu-show-will-be-different-from-keeping-up-with-the-kardashians">upcoming Hulu reality series</a>, which will, in part, feature Kim Kardashian’s quest to follow in her father’s footsteps and become a lawyer. Be sure to check out our <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2569652/2021-fall-tv-premiere-date-schedule-all-the-new-and-returning-tv-shows">2021 fall TV Schedule</a> for all of the upcoming premiere dates.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Who Is The Masked Singer's Grandpa Monster? Here Are Our Best Guesses ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Masked Singer's Grandpa Monster is a big mystery, but we think we've cracked the case. ]]>
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                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Background&lt;/strong&gt;: Mick Joest is a Content Producer for CinemaBlend with his hand in an eclectic mix of television goodness. Star Trek is his main jam, but he also regularly reports on happenings in the world of Star Trek, WWE, Doctor Who, 90 Day Fiancé, Quantum Leap, and Big Brother. He graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Radio and Television. He&#039;s great at hosting panels and appearing on podcasts if given the chance as well.&lt;/p&gt;
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                                <p><em>The Masked Singer</em> Season 5 is moving right along, and with every passing week, viewers and judges get that much closer to discovering the identities of its competitors. This season has definitely made guessing more of a challenge with its wild card competitors and some contestants who could be any number of people. One example of that is Grandpa Monster, who the internet has had trouble tracking down.</p><p>Grandpa Monster, who is the latest Monster to grace the program, isn't the best singer the Fox series has seen. He does have a lot of energy, though, and can hop around quite a bit. With those minor details out of the way, let's dive into the clues given so far and see if we can't figure out who this mystery competitor may be.</p><h2 id="the-clues">The Clues</h2><p>The first clue package for Grandpa Monster showed a chalkboard with X's and O's, with a play that made the number 6. Grandpa Monster was in a classroom and mentioned "acting out." He received a test score of 97%, and a spider-web was seen catching a star. The scene then cut to a beach, in which Grandpa Monster said he hoped people weren't afraid of who he was years ago.</p><p>The general gist seemed to be that Grandpa Monster is someone who is both an actor and athlete and also an internet star. It's also someone with a controversial kind of past that may give them a bad reputation in the public eye. That's a pretty specific description, but as we'll see in the options below, the clues hit the mark for more than a few folks.</p><figure class="van-image-figure pull-" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' ><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="WaqgYSpMVPkNzaVxhVhdyh" name="" alt="O.J. Simpson The Lost Confession Fox" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WaqgYSpMVPkNzaVxhVhdyh.jpg" mos="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WaqgYSpMVPkNzaVxhVhdyh.jpg" align="" fullscreen="" width="" height="" attribution="" endorsement="" class="pull-"></p></div></div></figure><h2 id="o-j-simpson">O.J. Simpson</h2><p>When it comes to celebrities with a complicated past, it's hard to top O.J. Simpson. The football star and actor's prior accolades were all but forgotten after he was accused of murdering his ex-wife and her friend. Simpson was found not guilty and has garnered more controversy in years <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2493747/oj-simpson-has-some-tiger-king-thoughts-about-carole-baskins-missing-husband" data-original-url="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2493747/oj-simpson-has-some-tiger-king-thoughts-about-carole-baskins-missing-husband">with publicity stunts</a> and actual time in prison. He's out now, though, and certainly has the time in his schedule to cover <em>The Masked Singer</em> if asked. Plus, the "X's" and "O's" part could refer to his football past, and that acting reference also is right in line with Grandpa Monster.</p><figure class="van-image-figure pull-" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' ><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="Hw6HPRSezzgeuzMBdvMShS" name="" alt="Jake Paul Bizaardvark Disney Channel" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hw6HPRSezzgeuzMBdvMShS.jpg" mos="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hw6HPRSezzgeuzMBdvMShS.jpg" align="" fullscreen="" width="" height="" attribution="" endorsement="" class="pull-"></p></div></div></figure><h2 id="jake-paul">Jake Paul</h2><p>Even if you're not someone who frequents YouTube, it's hard to avoid the headlines surrounding Jake and Logan Paul these days. The brothers started out on Vine and have cultivated a massive online following via their respective YouTube channels. Jake Paul had a brief stint on Disney Channel, but after a few controversies, parted ways and entered the fighting circuit. Jake Paul is certainly <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2560679/jake-paul-trash-talks-ufc-champ-amanda-nunes-has-his-eye-on-another-opponent" data-original-url="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2560679/jake-paul-trash-talks-ufc-champ-amanda-nunes-has-his-eye-on-another-opponent">a controversial figure</a>, though one that may be a little more television-safe for <em>The Masked Singer</em> than O.J. Simpson.</p><figure class="van-image-figure pull-" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' ><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="sJvWLAYoVVy8peqEBpHheH" name="" alt="The Miz American Idol ABC" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sJvWLAYoVVy8peqEBpHheH.jpg" mos="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sJvWLAYoVVy8peqEBpHheH.jpg" align="" fullscreen="" width="" height="" attribution="" endorsement="" class="pull-"></p></div></div></figure><h2 id="mike-34-the-miz-34-mizanin">Mike "The Miz" Mizanin</h2><p>Mike "The Miz" Mizanin started out on <em>The Real World: Back To New York</em>, but most people would know him now as one of WWE's biggest stars. The Miz has had <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2563262/the-miz-won-the-wwe-title-so-whats-going-on-with-bad-bunny-drew-mcintyre-and-wrestlemania" data-original-url="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2563262/the-miz-won-the-wwe-title-so-whats-going-on-with-bad-bunny-drew-mcintyre-and-wrestlemania">notable title runs</a> within the WWE, and as one of the brand's more charismatic stars, has appeared in shows, movies, and even has his own reality television series. With that said, most of his notable controversies exist solely in the world of the WWE, where he's one of the greatest cowardly heels the brand has seen in some time.</p><figure class="van-image-figure pull-" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' ><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="Zbu4BFs2yMudGYZUCXeZH8" name="" alt="Michael Rapaport Atypical Netflix" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Zbu4BFs2yMudGYZUCXeZH8.jpg" mos="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Zbu4BFs2yMudGYZUCXeZH8.jpg" align="" fullscreen="" width="" height="" attribution="" endorsement="" class="pull-"></p></div></div></figure><h2 id="michael-rapaport">Michael Rapaport</h2><p>Actor Michael Rapaport was certainly not my first guess for <em>The Masked Singer</em>, though a recent theory <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/TheMaskedSinger/comments/ma26eg/another_possibility_for_grandpa_monster/">on Reddit</a> about him being Grandpa Monster certainly is compelling. Obviously, the acting clues add up, and the theory pointed to Rapaport's deep involvement in fantasy football as well as his involvement in the football movie <em>The 6th Day</em>. It's certainly a compelling argument, but could Rapaport be on <em>The Masked Singer</em>?</p><h2 id="our-best-guess">Our Best Guess</h2><p>I have to admit, the guess for Michael Rapaport is really good, but I just don't know if Rapaport can move or sing like we saw Grandpa Monster did in his first performance. Plus, Rapaport is without a doubt famous, though I'd say he was a television star and movie star long before he was ever someone to be associated <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/new/Watch-Michael-Rapaport-Hilarious-NSFW-Reaction-Sylvester-Stallone-Losing-Oscars-115317.html" data-original-url="https://www.cinemablend.com/new/Watch-Michael-Rapaport-Hilarious-NSFW-Reaction-Sylvester-Stallone-Losing-Oscars-115317.html">with fame on the internet</a>. I'm not fully ruling it out, but for the moment, I'm not hitching my wagon to this guess compared to the one I'm fully on board with.</p><p>Right now, I'm feeling pretty good that <em>The Masked Singer</em>'s Grandpa Monster is Jake Paul. The brief stint in acting, the current sports fighting career, and the fact that he's a huge YouTube star all connect the dots clue-wise, though I'll admit there are some more connections that I haven't been able to track down yet.</p><p>One thing I do feel pretty sure about, however, is the voice match. The first performance of Lou Bega's "Mambo No. 5" definitely sounds like Jake Paul, especially when you mix it with one of his rap videos <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_xNx_-nqio">floating around on YouTube</a>. Plus, the way Grandpa Monster dropped down to his knees and jumped back up again definitely indicated that it's someone young and in decent shape, and Jake Paul is certainly the best candidate for that on this list.</p><p>As far as how confident I am on this guess, I'm going to say I'm at 80%. Ultimately Grandpa Monster could also be some professional athlete that's far less obvious than most other celebrity guesses. With that said, I do think there's enough compelling evidence here to say Jake Paul is definitely a strong possibility and the voice of Grandpa Monster sounds very similar. If it does happen to be the <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2551889/youtube-star-jake-pauls-house-was-just-searched-by-the-fbi" data-original-url="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2551889/youtube-star-jake-pauls-house-was-just-searched-by-the-fbi">Team 10 YouTuber</a>, I'm personally hoping he'll <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2560204/ufc-boss-dana-white-offers-blunt-response-to-jake-pauls-conor-mcgregor-challenge" data-original-url="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2560204/ufc-boss-dana-white-offers-blunt-response-to-jake-pauls-conor-mcgregor-challenge">call out Conor McGregor</a> or some other pro-fighter after losing and then show up to the fight dressed in the Grandpa Monster attire.</p><div  class="fancy-box"><div class="fancy_box-title">Up next: <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2558153/2021-winter-and-spring-tv-premiere-schedule-list-of-new-and-returning-shows" data-original-url="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2558153/2021-winter-and-spring-tv-premiere-schedule-list-of-new-and-returning-shows"><u><strong>2021 Winter And Spring TV Premiere Schedule: List Of New And Returning Shows</strong></u></a></div><div class="fancy_box_body"><figure class="van-image-figure "  ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' ><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="" name="" caption="" alt="" src="https://img.cinemablend.com/quill/b/9/d/7/d/a/b9d7daa1929108b4fe617d662859db8d2972a166.png" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="0" height="0" attribution="" endorsement="" class="pinterest-pin-exclude"></p></div></div></figure></div></div><p><em>The Masked Singer</em> airs on Fox Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. ET. Do you agree with our pick for Grandpa Monster? Sound off in our poll, and for more guesses on <em>The Masked Singer</em>, read up on the one clue that may have blown Seashell's <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2564860/the-masked-singer-why-one-clue-may-have-blown-seashells-secret-identity" data-original-url="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2564860/the-masked-singer-why-one-clue-may-have-blown-seashells-secret-identity">secret identity sky high</a>.</p><p>This poll is no longer available.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ O.J. Simpson Has Some Tiger King Thoughts About Carole Baskin's Missing Husband ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ O.J. Simpson is the latest to weigh in on what happened to Carole Baskin's husband. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Hurley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QH79Cgm7CUgaKVxFkgHoAS.png ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Background&lt;/strong&gt;: Laura Hurley is a Senior Content Producer at CinemaBlend. She started at CinemaBlend as a freelancer in 2015 with a strong background in sci-fi and superheroes. She has since gone on to write full time as part of the staff, and covers a wide variety of television across the small screen and streaming. Primetime is her time of day, and she can also be found covering nighttime TV ranging from medical dramas to crime procedurals to sci-fi, and everything in between. She studied English, and is happy to have found a use for it. If it&#039;s set in the Dick Wolf TV universe, she watches it.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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                                <p><em>Tiger King</em> is <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2493716/what-life-at-the-tiger-king-zoo-was-really-like-according-to-john-finlay" data-original-url="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2493716/what-life-at-the-tiger-king-zoo-was-really-like-according-to-john-finlay">the Netflix sensation</a> that has subscribers everywhere talking about Joe Exotic, Carole Baskin, and what exactly happened to Carole Baskin's first husband since his disappearance back in 1997. She has remarried in the years since Don Lewis went missing, and <em>Tiger King</em> never delivered a definitive explanation for what happened. In fact, a lot of people in and out of the docu-series are of the opinion that Baskin killed her husband and fed him to her tigers.</p><p>As it turns out, O.J. Simpson has <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2382221/oj-simpson-the-lost-confession-special-coming-to-fox-with-never-before-seen-footage" data-original-url="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2382221/oj-simpson-the-lost-confession-special-coming-to-fox-with-never-before-seen-footage">some very public thoughts</a> as well. He took to <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRealOJ32/status/1245434661196550144">Twitter</a> to explain that people have been asking him to watch <em>Tiger King</em>, which is likely an especially big hit for Netflix due to the coronavirus social distancing. He finally gave in and watched six of the seven episodes before sharing his opinion about Don Lewis' disappearance and Carole Baskin's alleged role:</p><div><blockquote><p>This show is crazy. But it’s so crazy you kinda keep watching. One thing I will say, there’s not a shred of doubt in my mind, that that lady’s husband is tiger sashimi right now. I’m just saying. Take care, and I hope you find something better to watch!</p></blockquote></div><p>Add O.J. Simpson to the list of <em>Tiger King</em> viewers who think Carole Baskin killed her husband and fed him to tigers! Netflix subscribers who have checked out the docu-series aren't the only ones putting thought into what happened to Don Lewis. Tampa's Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister hit <a href="https://twitter.com/ChadChronister/status/1244610792001015809">social media</a> to "ask for new leads" in the case, and the fact that he included #CaroleBaskin in the tweet makes it pretty clear that Lewis' wife is a prime suspect.</p><p>The sheriff has stated that he's already <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2493640/netflixs-tiger-king-has-sheriff-looking-into-new-leads-on-don-lewis-mysterious-disappearance" data-original-url="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2493640/netflixs-tiger-king-has-sheriff-looking-into-new-leads-on-don-lewis-mysterious-disappearance">receiving multiple tips</a> per day and Carole Baskin refused a polygraph, after advice from her lawyer. O.J. Simpson's instincts don't quite make for evidence that could help out Chad Chronister in cracking the case. Baskin refuted claims that she had a role in her husband's disappearance on her <a href="https://bigcatrescue.org/refuting-netflix-tiger-king/">Big Cat Rescue</a> website, but the speculation is unlikely to die down for as long as <em>Tiger King</em> remains on the top <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2490871/2-big-ways-netflix-is-letting-people-know-how-popular-its-tv-shows-are" data-original-url="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2490871/2-big-ways-netflix-is-letting-people-know-how-popular-its-tv-shows-are">of Netflix's Top 10</a>.</p><p>O.J. Simpson had more to say about <em>Tiger King</em> than just that he thinks Carole Baskin killed her first husband and fed him to tigers. Take a look at the full video that Simpson shared on social media:</p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/1245434661196550144"></a></p></blockquote><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><p>Carole Baskin hasn't been quiet in the aftermath of <em>Tiger King</em>, and not just because of her denial of accusations that she killed her husband. She shared <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2493674/tiger-kings-carole-baskin-has-a-message-for-kate-mckinnon-about-upcoming-miniseries" data-original-url="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2493674/tiger-kings-carole-baskin-has-a-message-for-kate-mckinnon-about-upcoming-miniseries">a message for <em>Saturday Night Live</em> fan-favorite Kate McKinnon</a>, who is working on a miniseries in which she'd play Baskin. Doc Antle, who also appeared in <em>Tiger King</em> is a less-than-flattering light, <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2493529/how-tiger-kings-doc-antle-feels-about-his-netflix-portrayal" data-original-url="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2493529/how-tiger-kings-doc-antle-feels-about-his-netflix-portrayal">reacted to his portrayal</a> as well. PETA isn't happy about <em>Tiger King</em> either, but <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2493481/of-course-peta-is-not-happy-about-netflixs-tiger-king" data-original-url="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2493481/of-course-peta-is-not-happy-about-netflixs-tiger-king">that's hardly a surprise</a>.</p><div  class="fancy-box"><div class="fancy_box-title">Up next: <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2493520/netflixs-tiger-king-9-true-facts-that-didnt-make-the-documentary" data-original-url="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2493520/netflixs-tiger-king-9-true-facts-that-didnt-make-the-documentary"><u><strong>Netflix's Tiger King: 9 True Facts That Didn't Make The Documentary</strong></u></a></div><div class="fancy_box_body"><figure class="van-image-figure "  ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' ><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="" name="" caption="" alt="" src="https://img.cinemablend.com/quill/2/c/1/a/3/a/2c1a3a0bf3f70df067edd0fd9c89ded3bab54ffe.jpg" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="0" height="0" attribution="" endorsement="" class="pinterest-pin-exclude"></p></div></div></figure></div></div><p>If you haven't checked out <em>Tiger King</em> just yet, you can find all seven episodes of the docu-series streaming right now on Netflix. With the coronavirus pandemic bringing a lot of television production to a halt, streaming could be the place to be for TV in the not-too-distant future. For some current and upcoming viewing options, check out <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2485936/2020-netflix-schedule-premiere-dates-for-new-and-returning-shows" data-original-url="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2485936/2020-netflix-schedule-premiere-dates-for-new-and-returning-shows">our 2020 Netflix premiere schedule</a>.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ O.J. Simpson: The Lost Confession Special Coming To Fox With Never-Before-Seen Footage ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Fox is bringing one of its most unaired controversial interviews out of the archives. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ mick.joest@CinemaBlend.com (Mick Joest) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mick Joest ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4dnBaqggYBopRBZtr5dHzg.png ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Background&lt;/strong&gt;: Mick Joest is a Content Producer for CinemaBlend with his hand in an eclectic mix of television goodness. Star Trek is his main jam, but he also regularly reports on happenings in the world of Star Trek, WWE, Doctor Who, 90 Day Fiancé, Quantum Leap, and Big Brother. He graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Radio and Television. He&#039;s great at hosting panels and appearing on podcasts if given the chance as well.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What He&#039;s Into&lt;/strong&gt;: Most everything Mick reports on because he&#039;s passionate and a fan of the subject. He really loves interviewing people and getting the bigger answers to questions. Outside of work, he&#039;s a sports fan who supports the Indiana Pacers, as well as the New England Patriots.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What He&#039;s Excited About Right Now&lt;/strong&gt;: Mick is excited for the tentative ending of the writer&#039;s strike and for more of his favorite shows like Quantum Leap and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds to finish out their in-development seasons.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>O.J. Simpson's murder trial ended over 20 years ago, and American audiences still can't hear enough about it. <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/American-Crime-Story-Review-People-V-O-J-Simpson-Riveting-Real-Life-115057.html" data-original-url="http://www.cinemablend.com/television/American-Crime-Story-Review-People-V-O-J-Simpson-Riveting-Real-Life-115057.html"><em>The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story</em></a>'s 9 Emmy wins are a testament to that, and Fox is once again dipping its hand into the cookie jar in an attempt get America hooked on another O.J. related television program. The network is reviving its <em>O.J. Simpson: The Lost Confession?</em> special, and promises an engaging story will emerge from this never-before-seen footage.</p><p>Fox network filmed <em>O.J. Simpson: The Lost Confession?</em> back in 2006, with O.J. Simpson and interviewer Judith Regan in what was to be a no-holds-barred conversation. The interview will presumably feature Simpson recounting a scenario in which he may have murdered his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. Fox intends to air the two-hour special Sunday, March 11 with limited commercial interruption, and will have Soledad O'Brien hosting the event with a panel of analysts commenting on and examining the interview. Fox has released a trailer for the special, which shows Simpson teasing that there are some parts of the trial the world got wrong:</p><div class="youtube-video" data-nosnippet ><div class="video-aspect-box"><iframe data-lazy-priority="high" data-lazy-src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/S9DDfD7A-sY" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div><p>The tapes for <em>O.J. Simpson: The Lost Confession?</em> were "lost," for over a decade, although its far more likely Fox was sitting on the interview and waiting for the right time to release it. Fox tried to air the special back in 2006, which was meant to coincide with <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/Why-O-J-Simpson-Doesn-t-Like-American-Crime-Story-115637.html" data-original-url="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/Why-O-J-Simpson-Doesn-t-Like-American-Crime-Story-115637.html">O.J. Simpson'</a>s book <em>If I Did It</em>, but faced a massive public outcry for the attempt. Viewers threatened to boycott advertisers who aired commercials on Fox, and former Fox News host <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/1651189/how-bill-oreilly-feels-about-not-being-on-tv-anymore" data-original-url="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/1651189/how-bill-oreilly-feels-about-not-being-on-tv-anymore">Bill O'Reilly</a> even took a stand against his employer and condemned the effort. Eventually, Fox buckled under the pressure and dropped plans to air the interview. Though <em>O.J. Simpson: The Lost Confession?</em> never aired and the book was never published, Simpson was believed to have been paid for his participation in both.</p><p>Fox did not offer comment as to why it changed its mind, but did say that it intended to air public service announcements about domestic violence during <em>O.J. Simpson: The Lost Confession?</em> Most likely, the network saw the success of <em>The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story</em> on FX and wagered the world would be far more accepting of the interview than it was back in 2006. While some comments on the trailer still show outrage that this special is again attempting to come to television, more comments are those wagering whether or not Simpson will confess, which may indicate Fox was right in its wager.</p><p><em>O.J. Simpson: The Lost Confession?</em> airs on <a href="https://www.fox.com/?cmpid=org=fbc::ag=360i::mc=cpc::src=google::cmp=foxweb::add=fox">Fox</a> Sunday, March 11 at 8:00 p.m. ET. For a look at some other television shows that will be premiering or returning to television around that time, head on over to our <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/1725919/2018-midseason-tv-premiere-schedule-dates-for-new-and-returning-shows" data-original-url="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/1725919/2018-midseason-tv-premiere-schedule-dates-for-new-and-returning-shows">midseason premiere guide</a>. For more on <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/pop/1856810/oj-simpson-shuts-down-rumors-of-being-khloe-kardashians-father" data-original-url="https://www.cinemablend.com/pop/1856810/oj-simpson-shuts-down-rumors-of-being-khloe-kardashians-father">O.J. Simpson</a>, read up on the <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/pop/1684399/the-surprising-job-offer-oj-simpson-just-got" data-original-url="https://www.cinemablend.com/pop/1684399/the-surprising-job-offer-oj-simpson-just-got">bizarre job offer</a> he got when he was offered parole.</p>
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                            <![CDATA[ Rumors have long swirled that Khloe Kardashian was in fact O.J.'s biological daughter, and not Robert Kardashian's. And now Simpson has commented on the situation directly. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Corey Chichizola ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QyFDQjurXJr5xt5g6DznEN.png ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Background&lt;/strong&gt;: Corey Chichizola has been with CinemaBlend since 2015, starting as the Weekend Editor before climbing up the ranks and eventually becoming the Movies Editor. Born and raised in New Jersey and an alumnus of Ramapo College, he&#039;s combined his degrees in theater and literature to cover the the way stories are told in TV and film. On top of helping run the news cycle, Corey has been honored to do a variety of on camera interviews with his personal heroes, and has been particularly privileged to speak with actors about their process on set. Before joining the CB team he worked in the New York theater world, and is thrilled to be in such close proximity to the city that never sleeps.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What He&#039;s Into&lt;/strong&gt;: Corey is one of CinemaBlend&#039;s biggest horror nerds, and is happy to cover all thing spooky, especially related to favorite franchises like Halloween and Scream. He&#039;s also taken his passion and education for theater to cover the movie musical beat on the website. While a movies editor, Corey is also a television addict, watching what seems like a billion different shows every year. Aside from scripted programs, he&#039;s got a passion for certain corners of the Reality TV world including Survivor, RuPaul&#039;s Drag Race, and the Real Housewives. He&#039;s also got a passion for the mockumentary subgenre on both the big and small screens, especially projects like Drop Dead Gorgeous, Waiting for Guffman, and The Office.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s He&#039;s Excited About Right Now&lt;/strong&gt;: Anything that Jordan Peele will give us, Talk to Me, the Exorcist reboot, the final season of Handmaid&#039;s Tale.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>As far as American pop culture goes, everyone knows that the Kardashian <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/pop/1714750/the-fun-way-the-kardashians-got-into-the-christmas-spirit-early" data-original-url="https://www.cinemablend.com/pop/1714750/the-fun-way-the-kardashians-got-into-the-christmas-spirit-early">family</a> is at the top. Kim Kardashian and her family have been on TV for a whopping 14 season of <em>Keeping Up with the Kardashians</em>, remaining a main stay of the pop culture lexicon for over a decade. But years before E! would bring them to our TV every Sunday night, the Kardashian clan were introduced to the American public through the <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/pop/1684399/the-surprising-job-offer-oj-simpson-just-got" data-original-url="https://www.cinemablend.com/pop/1684399/the-surprising-job-offer-oj-simpson-just-got">O.J. Simpson</a> trial. The late Robert Kardashian was one of Simpson's best friends, and rumors have long swirled that Khloe Kardashian was in fact O.J.'s daughter, and not Robert's. And now Simpson has commented on the situation directly, after being asked if he feels proud of Khloe now that she's expecting her first child. His response was as follows:</p><div><blockquote><p>Well, for Bob (Kardashian), God bless his soul, yeah. I don't know for me. I don't think for me I have nothing to do with it. I would be proud ... but trust me, I had nothing to do with it.</p></blockquote></div><p>It looks like The Juice is shutting dow the rumors about Khloe Kardashian's parentage, and seems to be congratulating both Khloe and the late Robert Kardashian on her pregnancy announcement.</p><p>This statement by O.J. Simpsons comes to us from <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2018/01/10/oj-simpson-khloe-kardashian-not-dad/">TMZ</a>, who managed to get ahold of the former professional athlete in Vegas. He seems to completely deny any role he could have within the Kardashian family, aside from being Robert's buddy and a former family friend of Kris and the kids.</p><p>Rumors about O.J. Simpson possibly being Khloe Kardashian's real father have been swirling since the family began appearing in <em>Keeping up with the Kardashians</em>. Khloe has a much more broad and tall frame than her sisters Kim and Kourtney; this inspired many to believe that she might not share the same genetic makeup as her sisters, and could possibly be O.J. Simpson's biological daughter.</p><p>Of course, the implications of this rumor would put a fair amount of blame on Kris Jenner and O.J. Simpson. It would mean that the duo had an affair 34 years ago, and have been covering up for it for over three decades. This is no doubt a painful rumor for both Khloe and Kris, and is one that has actually been addressed during episodes of <em>Keeping up with the Kardashians</em>.</p><p>This isn't the first time that <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/pop/1751350/the-funny-christmas-gift-jennifer-lawrence-bought-kris-jenner" data-original-url="https://www.cinemablend.com/pop/1751350/the-funny-christmas-gift-jennifer-lawrence-bought-kris-jenner">Kris Jenner</a> has been accused of cheating. She famously had an affair with Todd Waterman, which was largely the cause of her divorce with Robert Kardashian. It's also been reported that her affair with Waterman and the beginning of her relationship with Bruce Jenner happened around the same time, making Jenner's three lovers all have some overlap with one another.</p><p>Hopefully this statement by O.J. Simpson will put Khloe Kardashian's mind at ease, as she focuses on her <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/pop/1756249/why-khloe-kardashian-announced-her-pregnancy-on-instagram" data-original-url="https://www.cinemablend.com/pop/1756249/why-khloe-kardashian-announced-her-pregnancy-on-instagram">newly announced</a> pregnancy with boyfriend Tristan Thompson.</p><div  class="fancy-box"><div class="fancy_box-title">Up next: <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/pop/2304122/khloe-kardashian-is-all-over-kim-ks-new-nude-photos-with-braids" data-original-url="https://www.cinemablend.com/pop/2304122/khloe-kardashian-is-all-over-kim-ks-new-nude-photos-with-braids"><u><strong>Khloe Kardashian Is All Over Kim K's New Nude Photos With Braids</strong></u></a></div><div class="fancy_box_body"><figure class="van-image-figure "  ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' ><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="" name="" caption="" alt="" src="https://img.cinemablend.com/quill/3/5/c/9/c/3/35c9c3128f06fb07056a9153e14cefaa8bc81d07.jpg" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="0" height="0" attribution="" endorsement="" class="pinterest-pin-exclude"></p></div></div></figure></div></div>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Surprising Job Offer O.J. Simpson Just Got ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A job offer is on the table for O.J. Simpson, but it might not be the kind of work he wants. Get the details. ]]>
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                                <p>With the news that the Nevada State Parole Commission <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/pop/1683500/oj-simpson-has-been-granted-parole" data-original-url="http://www.cinemablend.com/pop/1683500/oj-simpson-has-been-granted-parole">granted parole</a> for O.J. Simpson, some people have been wondering what the 70-year-old former professional football player might do when he leaves the Lovelock Correction Center in October. But there is actually already a new job offer on the table. Apparently, the owner of an infamous brothel in Las Vegas wants Simpson for "immediate employment." Dennis Hof, the owner of the Bunny Ranch brothel, seems to think O.J. Simpson would be the perfect candidate for a job at his company. Hof said,</p><div><blockquote><p>One of the conditions of a prisoner being granted parole is always having an established place to live and a job to go to, and I can offer O.J. both of those in a unique setting that he's going to thrive in.</p></blockquote></div><p>Dennis Hof complimented O.J. Simpson as "one of the most charismatic people that you will ever meet," and he indicated that Simpson would flourish in the business because, according to Hof, the legal prostitution industry is all about "warm greetings and friendly rapport." Furthermore, Hof told <a href="https://www.thewrap.com/oj-simpson-already-has-a-job-offer-at-a-brothel/">The Wrap</a> that Simpson would love working at the brothel so much that the ex-convict would never dream of getting into legal trouble again. The brothel owner said,</p><div><blockquote><p>Porn stars like Mikki Lynn, young 22-years-olds like Tiara Tae ... Trust me. O.J. won't dare screw up this gig. All he has to do is keep himself clean, and he may want to live out the rest of his days right here at The Bunny Ranch.</p></blockquote></div><p>However, it appears not everyone at the Bunny Ranch is keen on the idea of O.J. Simpson getting his paycheck from the brothel. Brooklyn Moore, an employee at Bunny Ranch, explained that the company faced a lot of challenges in the months after <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/pop/1675659/why-lamar-odom-misses-rob-kardashian" data-original-url="http://www.cinemablend.com/pop/1675659/why-lamar-odom-misses-rob-kardashian">Lamar Odom</a> went into <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/pop/1641780/we-finally-know-what-happened-right-after-lamar-odom-woke-up-from-his-coma" data-original-url="http://www.cinemablend.com/pop/1641780/we-finally-know-what-happened-right-after-lamar-odom-woke-up-from-his-coma">a coma</a> there in 2015 and nearly died. Moore called the ordeal with Odom "a nightmare." She explained,</p><div><blockquote><p>We have worked hard to overcome the stigma that nearly consumed us, and the last thing we need is another link to the Kardashian clan coming around to ruin our business and jeopardize our safety.</p></blockquote></div><p>O.J. Simpson's connection to the <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/pop/1668380/khloe-kardashian-admitted-she-faked-trying-to-have-kids-with-lamar-odom" data-original-url="http://www.cinemablend.com/pop/1668380/khloe-kardashian-admitted-she-faked-trying-to-have-kids-with-lamar-odom">Kardashians</a> spans back decades. The late Robert Kardashian was one of Simpson's closest confidantes, and he helped the team of defense lawyers who secured an acquittal for Simpson after he had become <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/Why-O-J-Simpson-Doesn-t-Like-American-Crime-Story-115637.html" data-original-url="http://www.cinemablend.com/television/1413779/Why-O-J-Simpson-Doesn-t-Like-American-Crime-Story">the prime suspect</a> in the trial for the deaths of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman.</p><p>O.J. Simpson probably will not take up the offer to work at the Bunny Ranch. He most likely will move from Nevada to Florida to live out the winter of his life with family. After all, O.J. Simpson's eldest daughter, Arnelle Simpson, read a statement during the parole hearing and pleaded for her father's release. She talked about how much the Simpson family wanted him to return with them to Florida.</p><p>Moreover, the Commission spoke at length to O.J. Simpson about the stipulations of moving from Nevada to Florida. Plus, during the parole hearing, Simpson indicated he planned not to pursue employment that might bring him attention, such as a webcast series. Getting hired at an infamous brothel would bring nothing but attention. We'll have to wait and see what happens.</p>
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                            <![CDATA[ O.J. Simpson will be released from prison this fall. Find out what went down at the parole hearing. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nicholas Anthem ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                        <dc:description><![CDATA[ null ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>After serving nine years of a 33-year prison sentence for armed robbery and kidnapping, O.J. Simpson will be free to leave prison this fall. On Thursday, July 20, four members of the Nevada State Parole Commission reached the unanimous decision to grant Simpson parole in October. The Commission made its decision after hearing testimonies from Simpson's eldest daughter as well as Simpson himself and one of the victims from the 2007 case that put the former professional football player behind bars.</p><p>Several major television channels and gossip websites, such as <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2017/07/20/o-j-simpson-parole-hearing-live-stream/">TMZ</a>, broadcast the parole hearing at Lovelock Prison in Las Vegas, Nevada. During the hearing, O.J. Simpson testified he had not intended to harm the sports-memorabilia collectors whom he and five accomplices attacked at a Las Vegas hotel-and-casino in 2007. Simpson insisted he had wanted to recover personal belongings, but not to harm anyone during the incident.</p><p>O.J. Simpson was up for parole after shaving off years of his original sentence through good behavior. He emphasized his conduct at Lovelock and stated,</p><div><blockquote><p>I haven't made any excuses in the nine years I've been here and [I'm] not trying to make any excuses now. I take full responsibility. ... I'm at a point in my life where all I want to do is spend as much time as I can with my children and my friends. I've done my time, and I've done it was well and respectfully as I can. ... I've honored their verdict and not complained for nine years.</p></blockquote></div><p>O.J. Simpson's daughter, Arnelle Simpson, read a statement and stressed what a challenge the nine years had been. Arnelle Simpson pleaded for her father's release and stated,</p><div><blockquote><p>As a family, we recognize he's not the perfect man. ... I know, in my heart, he is humbled by the situation. ... I know he is remorseful. ... We want him to come home so that we can move forward for us, quietly, but to move forward.</p></blockquote></div><p>Clark County prosecutor Steve Wolfson said he would not oppose the request for O.J. Simpson's parole. Furthermore, one of the victims of the robbery, Bruce Fromong, testified at the hearing in favor of Simpson's release and even called Simpson a friend. Fromong stated,</p><div><blockquote><p>I feel that it's time to give him a second chance. It's time for him to go home to his family, his friends. If he called me tomorrow to say, 'I am getting out would you pick me up,' Juice, I'd be here tomorrow. I mean that, buddy.</p></blockquote></div><p>Alfred Beardsley, the second victim in the 2007 incident, passed away in November 2015. However, <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/pop/OJ-Prosecutor-Says-Johnnie-Cochran-Tampered-With-Gloves-46668.html" data-original-url="http://www.cinemablend.com/pop/1117859/OJ-Prosecutor-Says-Johnnie-Cochran-Tampered-With-Gloves">O.J. Simpson's attorney</a>, Malcolm LaVergne, stated that Beardsley reached out to him several years ago to express his forgiveness of Simpson.</p><p>The parole hearing included some odd moments. At one point, for example, Malcolm LaVergne misplaced a letter Simpson sent to Las Vegas Assemblyman Ozzie Fumo from prison. LaVergne asked Simpson if he had taken the letter, and LaVergne accidentally knocked papers onto the floor while looking for it. Upon finding the letter, LaVergne read it to reveal how Simpson used the communication not to ask for a lighter sentence, but to request educational resources for other inmates at Lovelock.</p><p>However, toward the end of the letter, O.J. Simpson had written about taking a computer class at the prison and pondered the possibility of one day starting a webcast series. Upon reaching that part in the letter, LaVergne paused and shook his finger, and Simpson immediately laughed, shook his head and said, "No."</p><p>Instead, O.J. Simpson told the court he hoped to move from Nevada to Florida for a quiet life with family and friends if the court granted him parole. He joked,</p><div><blockquote><p>I could stay in Nevada, but I don't think you guys want me here.</p></blockquote></div><p>A commissioner responded,</p><div><blockquote><p>No comment, sir.</p></blockquote></div><p>In 1994, O.J. Simpson was the prime suspect in the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown, and her friend, Ron Goldman. The trial became one of the most publicized court cases of all time. The year-long trial was a <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/O-J-Simpson-Ford-Bronco-Chase-Revisited-National-Geographic-90s-Miniseries-Preview-64741.html" data-original-url="http://www.cinemablend.com/television/1298009/O-J-Simpson-Ford-Bronco-Chase-Revisited-National-Geographic-90s-Miniseries-Preview">media circus</a> and ended in Simpson's acquittal, a verdict that still polarizes many. Following the spectacle of the double-murder trial, a civil court found Simpson liable for the two deaths and sentenced the former Buffalo Bills player to pay $33.5 million in damages, an amount he still owes.</p><p>The telecast of O.J. Simpson's recent parole hearing harkened back to the major media storm surrounding the double-murder trial. It is clear people are still interested in the former professional football player's life. In fact, the double-murder trial has received renewed attention in recent years thanks to the success of shows like Ryan Murphy's <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/Why-O-J-Simpson-Doesn-t-Like-American-Crime-Story-115637.html" data-original-url="http://www.cinemablend.com/television/1413779/Why-O-J-Simpson-Doesn-t-Like-American-Crime-Story"><em>American Crime Story</em></a> and the Academy Award-winning <em>OJ: Made in America</em>. Here's hoping O.J. Simpson avoids the extra attention and sticks to his word about retreating to Florida for a quiet life now that he has been granted parole.</p>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tuesday night saw the premiere of The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story on FX, and even though the imprisoned O.J. Simpson can't watch, he's seen enough for form opinions. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nick Venable ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TzeQjfZT5cKqHRsEqudtqT.png ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Background&lt;/strong&gt;: Nick Venable is an Assistant Managing Editor, and the TV Editor. His humble origin story with CinemaBlend began all the way back in the pre-streaming era, circa 2009, as a freelancing DVD reviewer and TV recapper. After rising up through the ranks covering Movies, Nick leapfrogged over to the small screen to cover more and more television news and interviews, eventually taking over the section for the current era. Born in Louisiana and currently living in Texas — Who Dat Nation over America’s Team all day, all night — Nick spent several years in the hospitality industry, and also worked as a 911 operator. And if you ever happened to hear his music or read his comics/short stories, you have his sympathy. His love for his wife and daughters is almost equaled by his love of gasp-for-breath laughter and gasp-for-breath horror. A lifetime spent in the vicinity of a television screen led to his current dream job, as well as his knowledge of too many TV themes and ad jingles.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What He&#039;s Into&lt;/strong&gt;: Nick is one of those people who won’t necessarily insert a Monty Python reference into every conversation, but is still mentally equipped to do so. Beyond such appreciation for surreal UK comedy, Nick also indulges in as much horror splendor as possible, from Stephen King novels to James Tynion IV comics to Freddy Krueger one-liners to all things Mike Flanagan. Throw in a dash of NFL, some 311 and Weird Al, fried crawfish poboys, bourbon, ‘90s-era pro wrestling, crossword puzzles and mystery-driven video games, and baby, you got a stew going. (Nick will insert an Arrested Development reference into every conversation, if possible.)&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What He&#039;s Excited About&lt;/strong&gt;: Anything Jeff Lemire, Tom King and W. Maxwell Prince think of, ever. More of Kelly Reilly’s deliriously fierce performances on Yellowstone. HBO’s The Last of Us. Clone High’s return. Colin Farrell’s Penguin being in every movie/TV show/breakfast cereal.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Tuesday night saw the premiere of <i>The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story</i> on FX, and while the results aren’t yet out about how many people watched it, we know one person who didn’t get to: the currently imprisoned O.J. Simpson. But that doesn’t mean he is opinion-free on the matter, as he has been able to eye previews and interviews about it. And what’s his final verdict? He’s not happy with <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/Ryan-Murphy-O-J-Simpson-Show-Found-Its-Johnnie-Cochran-69904.html" data-original-url="http://www.cinemablend.com/television/Ryan-Murphy-O-J-Simpson-Show-Found-Its-Johnnie-Cochran-69904.html">Courtney B. Vance’s portrayal</a> of attorney Johnnie Cochran.</p><p>One of Simpson’s lawyers, Malcolm LaVergne, claims the former NFL football superstar isn’t pleased with the way that Johnnie Cochran is being handled for the small screen, and that he feels the attorney isn’t being treated fairly. Simpson really admired Cochran, who died back in 2005, and apparently thinks that Cochran’s memory isn’t being honored very much in the Ryan Murphy-produced drama.</p><p>Now, this is obviously a gut reaction from O.J. Simpson rather than an actual piece of criticism. (And even if it was damning criticism, would that actually bother anybody working on the show?) Without watching actual whole episodes, there’s no way to form a realistic opinion of anything it puts forth to viewers. It’s like saying you don’t like a pair of gloves (or just one) because a magazine ad for them was boring.</p><figure class="van-image-figure pull-" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' ><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="BwX2CQfz9W6Ask6yMRTnti" name="" alt="”people" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BwX2CQfz9W6Ask6yMRTnti.jpg" mos="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BwX2CQfz9W6Ask6yMRTnti.jpg" align="" fullscreen="" width="" height="" attribution="" endorsement="" class="pull-"></p></div></div></figure><p>Because let’s be real here. Courtney B. Vance is pretty incredible as Cochran. Having watched over half of this initial <i>American Crime Story</i> season, while <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/American-Crime-Story-Review-People-V-O-J-Simpson-Riveting-Real-Life-115057.html" data-original-url="http://www.cinemablend.com/television/American-Crime-Story-Review-People-V-O-J-Simpson-Riveting-Real-Life-115057.html">loving almost every minute</a>, I know I’ve gotten more time with the character than the average TV viewer. And it’s true that when this story begins, Cochran is hovering just outside of the central narrative. But as his role develops more and he becomes a major piece of the court case, Vance knocks it out of the park.</p><p>For what it’s worth, though, O.J. Simpson doesn’t appear to have a problem with watching Cuba Gooding, Jr. play O.J. Simpson, according to the <a href="http://nypost.com/2016/02/02/oj-simpson-hates-the-new-oj-simpson-tv-series/">NY Post</a>. That’s good, because Gooding, Jr. is pretty solid in the role, walking that thin line between guilty murderer and unfairly harangued celebrity. It’ll be interesting to see how the show wraps things up for him.</p><p>Twitter users had a lot to say about <i>The People v. O.J. Simpson</i> last night, and much of it had to do with members of the Kardashian family. Personally, I thought David Schwimmer was spot-on as the worrywart Robert Kardashian, while Selma Blair was fine as Kris Jenner, and even the child actors playing the Kardashian children were pretty good.</p><p>O.J. Simpson, whose Nevada prison doesn’t carry the FX channel, will be up for parole in 2017, at which point someone should just show him clips of Phil Morris’ character Jackie Chiles, whose Johnnie Cochran impersonation is one of <i>Seinfeld</i>’s best gifts to the world. And by that time, we’ll have probably already gone through hearing former New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin bitch about Season 2, which will take on Hurricane Katrina.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ O.J. Simpson's Ford Bronco Chase Revisited In National Geographic's 90s Miniseries Preview ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ On June 17, 1994, football player and actor O.J. Simpson was supposed to turn himself in to the police, following the brutal murder of his ex-wife. Instead, he left a note for his attorneys to read and took off in a white Ford Bronco. A chase ensued, and it was all over the news, capturing the attention of people across the country as they watched it play out live. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelly West ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GmVxZUu56AEQ4DzUygJ4Vm.png ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Background&lt;/strong&gt;: Kelly joined CinemaBlend as a freelance TV news writer in 2006 and went on to serve as the site’s TV Editor before moving over to other roles on the site. At present, she’s an Assistant Managing Editor who spends much of her time brainstorming and editing feature content on the site. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What She&#039;s Into&lt;/strong&gt;: Books, movies, TV— The very things that brought her to CinemaBlend as a reader and eventual writer and editor. She loves Harry Potter, books from a variety of genres (sci-fi, mystery, horror, YA, drama, romance -- anything with a great story and interesting characters.), watching Big Brother, frequently rewatching The Office, listening to Taylor Swift, and playing The Sims. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What She&#039;s Excited About Right Now&lt;/strong&gt;: Movie and TV adaptations of the books she loves, including the upcoming adaptation of Andy Weir&#039;s &lt;em&gt;Project Hail Mary&lt;/em&gt;, which she&#039;s confident will be amazing, and Netflix&#039;s planned movie adaptations of Taylor Jenkins Reid&#039;s &lt;em&gt;The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo &lt;/em&gt;and Richard Osman&#039;s &lt;em&gt;The Thursday Murder Club&lt;/em&gt;. She&#039;s also excited for &lt;em&gt;Red, White &amp; Royal Blue 2&lt;/em&gt; and &lt;em&gt;Dark Matter&lt;/em&gt; Season 2. &lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p><iframe data-quill-615-old-src="http://cms.springboardplatform.com/embed_iframe/39/video/948593/ci030/cinemablend.com/10" frameborder="0" height="338" id="ci030_948593" scrolling="no" src="//cms.springboardplatform.com/embed_iframe/39/video/948593/ci030/cinemablend.com/10" width="600" name="ci030_948593"></iframe></p><p>On June 17, 1994, football player and actor O.J. Simpson was supposed to turn himself in to the police, following the brutal murder of his ex-wife. Instead, he left a note for his attorneys to read and took off in a white Ford Bronco. A chase ensued, and it was all over the news, capturing the attention of people across the country as they watched it play out live. The televised pursuit is an iconic event of the 90s, so it's no surprise that it would be part of National Geographic's planned three-night miniseries event <i>The '90's: The Last Great Decade?</i>, which airs next month.</p><p>The timing couldn't be more perfect for the above preview, as today marks the 20th anniversary of O.J. Simpson's white Ford Bronco chase. In addition to showing off the memorable CNN footage of the chase, the clip also features commentary from film director John Singleton, 90s rapper (and more currently, <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/Vanilla-Ice-Project-Picked-Up-Second-Season-27795.html" data-original-url="http://www.cinemablend.com/television/Vanilla-Ice-Project-Picked-Up-Second-Season-27795.html">home renovator</a>) Vanilla Ice and crime writer Patricia Cornwell. It's that commentary that really gives us a sample of the format of this miniseries.</p><p>It reminds me a bit of VH1's <a href="http://www.vh1.com/shows/i_love_the_90s/series.jhtml"><i>I Love the 90s</i></a>, which aired about a decade ago and had comedians and 90s icons discussing fads, pop culture and current events about the decade. But it sounds like National Geographic's miniseries will take an even broader approach in its examination of the decade, focusing on politics in addition to technology, movies and music. And by the title, it also sounds like it'll pose the question of whether or not it was "the last great decade."</p><p>In addition to the above clip, <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television" data-original-url="http://www.cinemablend.com/television/?tag=national%20geographic">National Geographic Channel</a> and Kelton Global released the first results of their national survey, which was done to gauge people's attitudes toward the 90s. Apparently, 86% of people in this survey believe Simpson was guilty. More women than men believe he was guilty (89% vs. 84%). More republicans than democrats believe he was guilty (89% vs. 82 %). And fewer African-Americans than those of other ethnicities believe he was guilty (76% vs 88%).</p><p>Nat Geo's survey also indicates that one in four Americans think the O.J. Simpson double murder trial -- in which Simpson was found not guilty to both murders (Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman) -- is the number one news event of the '90s, above the death of Princess Diana, the Oklahoma City Bombing, the LA riots and the sex scandals of the Clinton administration. Here's another look at National Geographic's upcoming miniseries.</p><p><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="338" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ycx6B6phuF4?rel=0" width="600"></iframe></p><p>For those looking forward to National Geographic's thorough examination of the '90s, <i>The '90s, The Last Great Decade?</i>, the three-night miniseries event is scheduled to begin Sunday, July 6 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on National Geographic. Rob Lowe is set to narrate the miniseries, which will revisit the 10 years between the Cold War and the war on terror, featuring 120 original interviews with newsmakers, major entertainers and "thought leaders."</p>
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                            <![CDATA[ Seventeen years ago, O.J. Simpson strained to put on a pair of leather gloves in the most famous moment of the former football star’s captivating trial.  He yanked and visibly labored to stretch the accessories as far as possible, but they never made down to his wrists.  His attorney, Johnnie Cochran, famously told the jury, “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit.” ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mack Rawden ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ACx9p4we6wkcsgrtwQiKkB.png ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Background&lt;/strong&gt;: Mack Rawden is the Editor-In-Chief of CinemaBlend. He first started working at the publication as a writer back in 2007 and has held various jobs at the site in the time since including Managing Editor, Pop Culture Editor and Staff Writer. He now splits his time between working on CinemaBlend’s user experience, helping to plan the site’s editorial direction and writing passionate articles about niche entertainment topics he’s into. He graduated from Indiana University with a degree in English (go Hoosiers!) and has been interviewed and quoted in a variety of publications including Digiday.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What He’s Into&lt;/strong&gt;: Mack is a professional wrestling fanatic, who enjoys Bobby Heenan’s commentary, Bret Hart’s in-ring work and an angry promo from The Miz. He loves a good case of the week mystery, particularly when it’s solved by Patrick Jane. He’s seen every episode of The Amazing Race, Top Chef and The Great British Bake-Off, among many reality competition shows. He watches more than 50 new release movies a year, yells at his TV during every single Chicago Bulls game and is still mad about what happened to Varys. His all-time favorite TV show is Freaks and Geeks. His all-time favorite movie is Clue. His all-time favorite book is Peter Pan, and most importantly, his all-time favorite snack is a hot english muffin with peanut butter and some chocolate chips sprinkled on top.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What He’s Excited About Right Now&lt;/strong&gt;: I finished The Bear Season 2. I&#039;m currently watching all the Masterchef seasons for the first time, and I&#039;m pumped about the recent push Alpha Academy has been getting on Raw.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Seventeen years ago, O.J. Simpson strained to put on a pair of leather gloves in the most famous moment of the former football star’s captivating trial. He yanked and visibly labored to stretch the accessories as far as possible, but they never made down to his wrists. His attorney, Johnnie Cochran, famously told the jury, “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit.” Weeks later, they did, and in the years since, asking Simpson to try on the gloves has been remembered as a horrible error in judgment. If you take it from the man who made the decision, however, the accessories may have been tampered with.</p><p>Former Los Angeles deputy district attorney Christopher Darden was participating in a panel discussion at Pace Law School focusing on the trial when he accused defense lawyers of manipulating the gloves to prevent O.J.’s fingers from easily sliding in. Here’s a portion of the quote, courtesy of <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/08/us-ojsimpson-glove-allegation-idUSBRE88703120120908">Reuters</a>…</p><div><blockquote><p>"I think Johnnie tore the lining. There were some additional tears in the lining so that O.J.'s fingers couldn't go all the way up into the glove."</p></blockquote></div><p>Cochran passed away several years ago, rendering himself unable to answer the accusation, but Alan Dershowitz, who represented O.J. alongside the legendary lawyer, leapt to his former colleague’s defense, saying Darden was simply trying to blame “the greatest legal blunder of the 20th century” on a dead man. More than two decades removed from the trial, it’s unlikely anything will come of the new allegations. Instead, they’ll simply go down as yet another layer to the most famous trial of most of our lifetimes.</p>
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