Univision cuts ties with Donald Trump over his ‘insulting remarks’ about Mexican immigrants

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Univision cuts ties with Donald Trump over his “insulting remarks” about Mexican immigrants

Univision won’t air the Miss USA pageant on July 12 and is severing its relationship with the Miss Universe pageant, both of which are co-owned by Trump, after The Donald accused Mexican immigrants of being rapists who bring drugs and crime to the U.S. “We will not be airing the Miss USA pageant on July 12th or working on any other projects tied to the Trump Organization,” said the Spanish-language network. PLUS: Mexico threatens to boycott Miss Universe pageant over Trump’s remarks, and Jimmy Kimmel sidekick Guillermo responds to Trump on behalf of the people of Mexico.


Ellie Kemper is joining the Today show this summer

The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star will serve as a fill-in while the main anchors are away.

Dr. Phil is teaming with tabloid website DailyMail.com on a new TV show

DailyMailTV will be produced by Dr. Phil and his son Jay McGraw with offices around the globe. “We’re always interested in what we can do that is truly unique, that is truly different,” he said. “You really have to stop and think, if you’re going to do something, do something that adds to the mix that’s not out there.”


Amazon renews Transparent for Season 3

The pickup comes months before its Season 2 debut.


Emma Roberts will be back for American Horror Story: Hotel

“She comes at the end,” says Ryan Murphy. “She comes and she has a great thing with Evan Peters at the end.”


Gotham
casts James Frain

The Tudors alum will play Tigress’ brother, billionaire industrialist Theo Galavan.


“Screech” from Saved by the Bell sentenced to 4 months in jail

Dustin Diamond will serve four months for stabbing a man during a bar fight on Christmas.


Amy Poehler reunites with Seth Meyers for a Really!?! segment

The former SNL Weekend Update co-anchors burned a Sports Illustrated writer who hates women’s sports.


Foot injury sidelines Rumor Willis from Dancing with the Stars tour

The Dancing champ wrote on Instagram: “I have to hang up my dancing shoes for a little bit because of a few stress fractures in my foot but it’s not gonna stop me from singing for  you guys on the #DWTSlivetour”


Does a leaked video spoil Game of Thrones Season 6?

An alleged audition tape may hold a clue for next season. PLUS: Emilia Clarke says there’s a 50/50 chance Jon Snow returns.


New Fear the Walking Dead trailer features Kim Dickens

Check her out as guidance counselor Madison.


Watch Will Ferrell not talk about A Deadly Adoption

The NFL Network’s Rich Eisen tried yesterday to get Ferrell to open up about his top-secret Lifetime movie to no avail.


Big Brother
returns to 6.8 million viewers

While up from last year’s debut, the Season 17 premiere was down in the demo. PLUS: Big Brother unveils an identical twin twist.


Netflix reveals Narcos teaser

The drama series about Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel debuts Aug. 28.


Jennifer Love Hewitt welcomes a baby boy

Atticus James is the second child for Hewitt, who left Criminal Minds because of her pregnancy.