English comedian, actor, writer and producer known for satire and provocative characters
Baron Cohen’s Ali G returns in Ali G: Who Iz I?, with a plot in which his girlfriend Julie is pregnant; the film faces mixed reception, with some fans excited and critics accusing the character of outdated humor. The Independent reports a October 23 release, while Picturehouse Cinemas says it will not screen the film.
Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit in a Los Angeles federal court against Netflix, EverWonder Studio and the directors of Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model. Banks contends the docuseries used selective editing to create a false and defamatory narrative, cutting a three-and-a-half-hour interview to 16 minutes. She seeks damages and an injunction related to the soundtrack and her image.