Becky Scott
By Becky Scott
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The Schmooze Shalom, Bollywood! Filmmaker Tells Story Of India’s Forgotten Jewish Stars
“Shalom” is perhaps the last word that comes to mind when most people think of Bollywood but one man is out to change that. Danny Ben-Moshe, an award winning documentarian, is working to finish a film that explores the lives of the Jewish stars of the world’s largest film industry. Ben-Moshe was inspired to tell…
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The Schmooze What Does It Take To Be ‘Husband Material’? Ask Mila Kunis
Mila Kunis and hubby Ashton Kutcher made their debut on ‘The Bachelorette’ last night. The couple, both of whom say they watch the show religiously, called ABC to request a cameo when they found out Rachel Lindsay would be this season’s leading lady. Kunis and Kutcher joined Lindsay and the men competing for her heart…
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The Schmooze Have You Been Pronouncing Gal Gadot Wrong?
Jimmy Kimmel does a lot of things right as reigning King of Late Night Television. He speaks out in support of Obamacare, adorably exploits children’s love of candy, and even hires writers who get themselves blocked by Donald Trump on Twitter. But something he once struggled with? Pronouncing Israeli actress Gal Gadot’s name. Last year…
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The Schmooze Could Jerry Springer’s Next Television Gig Be For C-SPAN?
In perhaps the most fitting turn of events since Americans voted a reality television star into our top office, some Ohio Democrats are pushing for Jerry Springer, 73, to run for governor of the state in 2018. There’s no time like the present for Springer to bid for public office. After all, he’s an expert…
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The Schmooze Will ‘Wonder Woman’ Be Defeated In Lebanon?
A Lebanese security official confirmed Tuesday that the Ministry of Economics has proposed a ban of the upcoming film “Wonder Woman.” The reason? It’s star, Gal Gadot, is Israeli. While any official ban would have to come down from a Ministry of Economics advisory committee, pressure has been mounting from anti-Israeli boycott groups. One such…
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