Ncuti Gatwa "El mundo celebra la mediocridad blanca"

Ncuti Gatwa está criticando las actitudes hacia los actores negros, diciendo que tienen que actuar impecablemente para conseguir el reconocimiento de la gente, mientras que la "mediocridad blanca" es amada por las masas.

Gatwa, que interpretará al primer médico negro de la serie "Doctor Who", habló con Attitude para su edición de mayo/junio, en donde le preguntaron por la reacción que había suscitado su icónico papel.

Por si no lo saben, el personaje principal de "Doctor Who" cambia de actor con regularidad, como James Bond, y todos los actores que habían interpretado el papel antes eran blancos. Algunos fans incluso protestaron cuando el actor ruandés-escocés asumió el papel.

Ncuti Gatwa First Black 'Doctor Who' ... White Mediocrity Celebrated!!!

Ncuti Gatwa's blasting attitudes toward Black actors ... saying they've got to perform flawlessly to get love -- while "white mediocrity" is loved by the masses.

Gatwa -- who's the first Black Doctor in the show "Doctor Who" -- spoke with Attitude for its May/June issue ... when he was asked about the backlash to him taking over the iconic role.

If you don't know ... the main character in "Doctor Who" changes actors regularly -- sorta like James Bond -- and every actor before NG who played the role was white. Some fans protested when the Rwandan-Scottish actor took over the part.

Bill Maher How Dare You Disney!!! ... You Put Kids at Risk

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Bill Maher has no kids, but he was all about them Friday night as he RAILED on Hollywood and others for putting them at risk.

The 'Real Time' host began with 'Quiet on the Set,' lambasting Nickelodeon for putting child actors in highly-charged, sexual skits.

He then pivoted to Disney, and it quickly became political. Maher noted how Ron DeSantis was skewered as a "hick" and a "bigot" for going after Disney, which Maher says is like an aphrodisiac for pedophiles.

Taylor Swift Blasted For Line About 1830s ... People Mocking, Pissed!!!

Taylor Swift's new album's already causing some controversy ... and, it ain't about an ex either -- it's all got to do with T-Swift's view of American history, including the ugly part. 😬

The singer dropped "The Tortured Poet's Department" Friday ... and, while many fans are jammin' out to the tunes and diving into hints about Matty Healy and Kim Kardashian -- others took aim at her song "I Hate It Here" ... which includes some eyebrow-raising lyrics.

In the song, Tay Tay sings, "My friends used to play a game where / We would pick a decade / We wished we could live in instead of this / I'd say the 1830s but without all the racists / And getting married off for the highest bid."

Morgan Wallen Speaks on Arrest ... I've Made Amends, Tour Goes On

Morgan Wallen's speaking out about his arrest in Nashville ... saying he needed to make some mea culpas before he could put out a statement -- and adding, his tour will go on.

The country star -- who cops arrested after he allegedly threw a chair off a downtown bar's roof -- posted to X Friday, saying he didn't wanna speak out on this until he did a few things first ... including making good with the people he feels he's harmed.

Morgan writes, "I didn't feel right publicly checking in until I made amends with some folks. I’ve touched base with Nashville law enforcement, my family, and the good people at Chief’s. I'm not proud of my behavior, and I accept responsibility."

Rolling Stone Writer Catches Backlash ... Says Taylor Is the 'Better Adele'?!?

Adele fans are voicing their frustration with Rolling Stone after a writer for their German edition claimed Taylor Swift is the better artist between the two.

As Taylor's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," hit shelves and streaming services Friday, writer Ralf Niemczyk penned a review for Rolling Stone Germany -- with a headline that read, "Taylor Swift: 'The Tortured Poets Department' - the better Adele."

You can read the review for yourself to understand his larger point -- but the gist is ... he believes Taylor's new project, all about heartbreak, is on the level with Adele's work.

Brazilian Woman Hitched a Taxi Ride with Dead Uncle ... Before Hitting the Bank 😵

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The Brazilian woman arrested for trying to "Weekend at Bernie's" her uncle's corpse at a bank apparently brought the body with her in a taxi beforehand ... and it's on video.

Erika de Souza Vieira Nunes was caught on surveillance footage not long before she rolled into the bank and tried applying for a loan with her deceased relative. As you can see, she is seen setting up a wheelchair outside a taxi cab -- where she enlists the driver's help to lift her uncle's lifeless body out of the front passenger seat.

After placing her uncle, Paulo Roberto Braga, in the wheelchair, the driver shuts the car door and bounces. Erika is seen paying the driver, as Paulo's gaunt body droops over the side.

Mujer Brasileña Tomó un taxi con su tío muerto... Antes de entrar al banco

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La mujer brasileña que fue detenida por tratar de conseguir un préstamo llevando el cadáver de su tío a un banco, al parecer, anduvo con él en un taxi primero y todo está en video.

Erika de Souza Vieira Nunes fue captada en un video de vigilancia poco antes de entrar al banco e intentar pedir un préstamo con su pariente fallecido. Como se ve en la grabación, ella estaba preparando una silla de ruedas afuera de un taxi y luego solicitó ayuda al conductor para levantar el cuerpo de su tío fuera del asiento del pasajero delantero.

Tras colocar a su tío Paulo Roberto Braga en la silla de ruedas, el conductor cierra la puerta del carro y se da a la fuga. Se puede ver también cómo Erika le paga al conductor, mientras el cuerpo demacrado de Paulo se desliza hacia un lado.

el Coach de Sydney Sweeney Dice que es una actriz con talento... no una supermodelo

El ex coach de Sydney Sweeney está acudiendo en su defensa después de que su talento y apariencia fueron criticados por un productor de Hollywood.

Scott Sedita de Scott Sedita Acting Studios le dice a TMZ que Sydney es una actriz bien entrenada, cuya carrera comenzó cuando era solo una adolescente. Si bien está de acuerdo en que Sydney no tiene un cuerpo de "supermodelo", Scott dice que ella es hermosa por mejores razones.

Sydney es guapa porque tiene profundidad interior, intelecto, compasión, estilo y rasgos faciales -ojos, sonrisa, pómulos- que los ángulos de la cámara captan. La cámara adora su "mirada" tanto como el público. El público la adora porque es simpática y accesible".

Sydney Sweeney's Acting Coach Defends She's a Talented Actress, Not a Supermodel

Sydney Sweeney's former acting coach is jumping to her defense after her talent and looks were slammed by a Hollywood producer.

Scott Sedita from Scott Sedita Acting Studios tells TMZ ... Sydney is a well-trained actress, whose career started when she was just a teenager. While he agrees Sydney doesn't have "supermodel" good looks, Scott does say she's beautiful for a myriad of other reasons.

As he put it to us, "Sydney is beautiful because she has inner depth, intellect, compassion, style and facial features -- eyes, smile, cheekbones -- that the camera angles pick up on. The camera loves her 'look' as well as the audience. Audiences love her because she’s relatable and approachable."

Caitlin Clark Reporter Dragged For Interaction With Fever Star ... Cringeworthy Comment

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An Indiana Fever reporter is being dragged for how he interacted with Caitlin Clark on Wednesday ... with many fans blasting the journalist for the way he shot a cringeworthy comment at the WNBA's newest star.

The encounter happened just minutes after Clark was introduced to Indiana media members for the first time since she was drafted by the Fever ... when Indianapolis Star columnist Gregg Doyel stepped up to the microphone to ask her a question about her new hometown.

At first, things seemed innocuous -- he politely introduced himself -- but then he paused, and sent a heart-hand gesture to the 22-year-old.

'RHONJ' Star Siggy Flicker Stepson Arrested Over Jan. 6 ... She Posted Capitol Pics

Siggy Flicker's stepson has been arrested -- now facing charges for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot after authorities say his stepmom posted pics of him in the building.

Tyler Campanella -- the former 'Real Housewives' star's stepson -- was taken into custody in New York City Wednesday and booked on five misdemeanor charges, according to NBC News.

The feds claim Campanella's stepmom posted pictures of him from inside the Capitol Building alongside the caption, "I love patriots so much. Stay safe Tyler. We love you.”

Raptors' Jontay Porter Banished From NBA For Gambling ... Bet His Team Would Lose

Jontay Porter has just been banned from the NBA for LIFE ... after league officials say the Toronto Raptors player not only bet on his own team to lose, but also manipulated his play to tip the scales in his favor!

Adam Silver just announced the historic punishment on Wednesday ... explaining league investigators discovered that in March, Porter took part in a gambling scheme that ultimately called into question the integrity of the NBA's competition.

They claim the 24-year-old gave confidential information about his health to at least one known bettor. They say another bettor Porter knew then placed an $80K wager that Porter "would underperform" in the Raptors' March 20 tilt with the Sacramento Kings.

Riley Strain Family Slams Frat Bros ... Partied After He Went Missing

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Riley Strain's family just dragged his fraternity brothers through the coals on national TV -- claiming they didn't seem to care that he'd gone missing ... allegedly going partying instead.

The late 22-year-old's mother, father and stepfather did an interview with NewsNation Tuesday night -- and much of the 15-minute segment was dedicated to slamming Riley's fellow Delta Chi members who were with him the night he went missing in Nashville.

According to the family, they didn't notify cops about Riley until the next day ... and they go on to claim that when the family showed up, they continued on with their itinerary.

Bill Maher Los actores que boicotean a Woody Allen son "pu**Ies"

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Bill Maher se cuadró con Woody Allen, al decir que no cree en las acusaciones de abuso sexual y piensa que los actores que no quieren trabajar con él son "pu**ies".

Bill estaba conversando con Katie Couric en su podcast "Club Random" cuando salió el nombre de Allen. Maher dijo: "Respeto al artista y al hombre", y luego ahondó en las acusaciones de que abusó sexualmente de Dylan, su hija adoptiva, cuando tenía 7 años.

Bill cree que la historia fue diseñada por Mia Farrow para obtener una ventaja en su amargo divorcio, diciendo que Farrow fue motivada por la venganza.

Bill Maher Actors Who Boycott Woody Allen are 'Pu**ies'

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Bill Maher went in hard for Woody Allen, saying flatly he doesn't believe the sexual abuse allegations and thinks actors who won't work with him are "pu**ies."

Bill was chatting it up with Katie Couric on his 'Club Random' podcast when Allen's name came up. Maher said, "I respect the artist and the man," and then he bore in on the long-standing allegations that Allen sexually abused Dylan, his adopted daughter when she was 7.

Bill believes the story was engineered by Mia Farrow to gain an advantage in their bitter divorce, saying Farrow was motivated by vindictiveness.