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☆ U.K. Publisher Redacts Passage of Rebel Wilson’s Memoir
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Remy Tumin | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The British publisher of the actress Rebel Wilson’s memoir has redacted a portion of the book that details allegations of inappropriate behavior by Sacha Baron Cohen. In the memoir, “Rebel Rising,” Wilson, known for her comic roles in “Bridesmaids” and “Pitch Perfect,” candidly details her struggles with weight loss, sexuality and money. A representative for Baron Cohen has denied Wilson’s account. But Harper Collins, her publisher in the United Kingdom, redacted passages from a page of the memoir, images released by Getty showed. A spokesperson for Harper Collins confirmed the redaction in a statement to The Guardian.

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☆ Rebel Wilson broke down how she went from earning $3,500 in 'Bridesmaids' to $10 million in 'Pitch Perfect 3' six years later
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Rebel Wilson said in her memoir that her paycheck rose from $3,500 to $10 million in six years. AdvertisementRebel Wilson said she went from earning $3,500 for a small role in "Bridesmaids" to making $10 million for a lead role in "Pitch Perfect 3" six years later. Wilson said the success of 'Pitch Perfect' helped her negotiate higher paychecksRebel Wilson in "Pitch Perfect." (L-R) Chrissie Fit, Anna Camp, Kelley Jakle, Brittany Snow, Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson and Ester Dean in "Pitch Perfect 3." Representatives of the producers of "Pitch Perfect 3" did not respond to a comment request from Business Insider.

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☆ A complete timeline of Rebel Wilson and Sacha Baron Cohen's feud over the claims about him in her memoir
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

A chapter of Rebel Wilson's memoir is about her claims that Sacha Baron Cohen harassed her on set. AdvertisementRebel Wilson's memoir, "Rebel Rising," features a chapter about her experiences with Sacha Baron Cohen while they were filming the action comedy "The Brothers Grimsby." In 2014, Rebel Wilson said Sacha Baron Cohen asked her to put a finger in his butt while filming a scene for 'The Brothers Grimsby'Rebel Wilson as Dawn and Sacha Baron Cohen as Nobby in "The Brothers Grimsby." Rebel Wilson has been extremely consistent over the past decade in talking about what she experienced with Sacha Baron Cohen. The 'asshole' I am talking about in ONE CHAPTER of my book is: Sacha Baron Cohen."

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☆ Rebel Wilson says Sacha Baron Cohen pressured her to go naked on set and sprung a lewd scene on her, which the 'Borat' actor denies
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewRebel Wilson has said Sacha Baron Cohen pressured her to get naked while filming the 2016 movie "The Brothers Grimsby" and also asked her to perform a lewd scene without prior consent. On Tuesday, People published an excerpt from "Rebel Rising," in which the actor alleges that Cohen frequently asked her to go nude in "The Brothers Grimsby." AdvertisementWilson says it was 'karma' that 'The Brothers Grimsby' bombed at the box officeAccording to Forbes, "The Brothers Grimsby" had a budget of $35 million. "The movie bombed, which to me was karma enough," Wilson wrote. Representatives for Wilson and Cohen didn't immediately respond to requests for comment from BI regarding the excerpt.

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☆ Sacha Baron Cohen’s representative responds to Rebel Wilson claims
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Rebel Wilson is claiming Sacha Baron Cohen has tried to stop the release of her upcoming memoir, “Rebel Rising.”Wilson and Baron Cohen starred together “The Brothers Grimsby” in 2016. “I will not be bullied or silenced with high priced lawyer or PR crisis managers,” Wilson wrote on her Instagram stories on Monday. “The ‘a**hole’ that I am talking about in ONE CHAPTER of my book is Sacha Baron Cohen.”Without naming Baron Cohen, Wilson had previously written on social media: “He’s trying to stop press coming out about my new book. But the book WILL come out and you will all know the truth.”In her posts, Wilson did not specify what she wrote about Baron Cohen. In a 2016 interview with UK Marie Claire, Wilson spoke about Baron Cohen wanting her to film a nude scene in “The Brothers Grimsby,” which she declined.

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☆ Rebel Wilson says 'Borat' star Sacha Baron Cohen 'bullied' her with lawyers after she revealed plans to expose a male star in her memoir
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Rebel Wilson claimed that Sacha Baron Cohen threatened her with lawyers over her memoir. Wilson and Cohen starred in the 2014 action comedy, "The Brothers Grimsby." download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Advertisement"Pitch Perfect" star Rebel Wilson claimed that Sacha Baron Cohen used lawyers to threaten her over her upcoming memoir, "Rebel Rising," after she said she would expose a male co-star. Last week, Wilson said that one chapter would expose the behavior of a male actor that she had previously worked with.

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☆ Hollywood's Reynolds and McElhenney found success at Welsh soccer club Wrexham. But there's a warning for would-be copycats
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-08 | by ( Elliot Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

"There's a big amount of pressure and attention from the press, not to mention scepticism from diehard football fans. WREXHAM, Wales - May 2, 2023: Wrexham AFC fans celebrate during a bus parade following their league title win. One fan has donned the costume of Deadpool, the comic book character played by co-owner Ryan Reynolds. Hollis said they understood that "it would take more than funny Twitter posts and a documentary" to turn around a struggling club like Wrexham. This sort of dedication plays a crucial role in attracting more support from fans," Hollis said.

☆ Lineker off BBC's FA Cup coverage after losing his voice
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

March 19 (Reuters) - Gary Lineker will not be on the BBC for their FA Cup quarter-final coverage on Sunday because he has lost his voice, the corporation said, with Alex Scott taking his place. Lineker was struggling with his voice during live coverage of Manchester City's 6-0 thrashing of Burnley on Saturday and it did not improve. The 62-year-old presenter was set to be at Sunday's quarter-final between Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion and fourth-tier Grimsby Town. "I've been silenced... literally, by a nasty cold so, annoyingly, won't be working at Brighton this afternoon," Lineker wrote on Twitter. loadingThe former England captain had returned to host BBC's soccer show coverage a week after his suspension for criticising government immigration policy caused a row over the broadcaster's impartiality rules.

☆ Man United fight back to win, Spurs and Southampton out
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-01 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/4] Soccer Football - FA Cup - Fifth Round - Manchester United v West Ham United - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - March 1, 2023 West Ham United's Nayef Aguerd scores an own goal and Manchester United's first REUTERS/Carl RecineMANCHESTER, England, March 1 (Reuters) - Manchester United fought back from 1-0 down to overpower West Ham United 3-1 and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals as Premier League Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton suffered shock defeats on Wednesday. Three days after they won the League Cup Manchester United trailed to Said Benrahma's 54th-minute goal at Old Trafford but an own goal by West Ham's Nayef Aguerd and late strikes from Alejandro Garnacho and Fred sent the hosts into the last eight. Tottenham suffered a 1-0 loss at Championship side Sheffield United after Iliman Ndiaye scored 11 minutes from time to stun the visitors. Grimsby Town, 16th in League Two, continued their dream FA Cup run as two penalties by Gavan Holohan knocked out Southampton on their own ground and sent the fourth-tier side into the last eight for the first time in 84 years. Reporting by Lori Ewing, editing by Ed OsmondOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Wrexham offered potential dream Cup tie with Tottenham
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Jan 30 (Reuters) - Non-league Wrexham could face a dream tie at home to eight-time winners Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup fifth round if they can get past Sheffield United in a replay, while Manchester City will travel to Championship (second-tier) side Bristol City. Wrexham, owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with visiting Sheffield United on Sunday. The National League (fifth-tier) leaders were only denied a famous victory over the Championship side by a 95th-minute equaliser, forcing a replay scheduled for next month. Manchester United were handed a home tie against third-tier Derby County or fellow top-flight side West Ham United, who meet later on Monday. Brighton & Hove Albion, who knocked out holders Liverpool, will visit Championship side Stoke City.

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