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āTiger Kingā Joe Exotic moved to North Carolina facility
Read full article: āTiger Kingā Joe Exotic moved to North Carolina facilityA defense attorney says the former Oklahoma zookeeper known as āTiger Kingā Joe Exotic has been transferred to a medical facility in North Carolina for federal inmates after a cancer diagnosis.
'Tiger King' Joe Exotic moved to North Carolina facility
Read full article: 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic moved to North Carolina facilityA defense attorney says the former Oklahoma zookeeper known as āTiger Kingā Joe Exotic has been transferred to a medical facility in North Carolina for federal inmates after a cancer diagnosis.
New this week: Will Smith, 'Tick, Tick... Boom!' and Adele
Read full article: New this week: Will Smith, 'Tick, Tick... Boom!' and AdeleThis weekās new entertainment releases include a much-anticipated album from Adele, a documentary about Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction during the 2004 Super Bowl half-time show and Will Smith playing father and tennis guru to Venus and Serena Williams.
'Tiger King' star Carole Baskin sues Netflix over sequel
Read full article: 'Tiger King' star Carole Baskin sues Netflix over sequelThe founder of a Florida big cat sanctuary featured in the popular āTiger Kingā series is suing Netflix and a production company to prevent the use of interviews and footage involving her in an upcoming sequel.
āTiger Kingā Joe Exotic says he has āaggressive cancerā
Read full article: āTiger Kingā Joe Exotic says he has āaggressive cancerāThe man known as āTiger King,ā who gained fame in a Netflix documentary following his conviction for trying to hire someone to kill an animal rights activist, says he has cancer.
Carole Baskin takes aim at Texas senators after tiger was seen roaming around Houston neighborhood
Read full article: Carole Baskin takes aim at Texas senators after tiger was seen roaming around Houston neighborhoodSan Antonio native Carole Baskin is calling out Texas senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn after a tiger was seen roaming around a Houston neighborhood earlier this week.
12 last-minute Halloween costume ideas that are perfect for 2020
Read full article: 12 last-minute Halloween costume ideas that are perfect for 2020(Photo by APEX/MEGA/GC Images) (2020 MEGA)Who: The other star of Netflixās irresistible āTiger King." What youāll need: Your hair pulled back in a bun, glasses, a judgeās robe and a fancy white collar. What youāll need: A banana costume and a loaf of bread to carry around. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images)Who: A video conferencing program that became very popular once the pandemic started in early 2020. What youāll need: A piece of cardboard cut with a whole in the middle to look like a screen.
San Antonio family wins Halloween with cutest āTiger Kingā costumes youāll see this year
Read full article: San Antonio family wins Halloween with cutest āTiger Kingā costumes youāll see this yearSAN ANTONIO ā Chances are youāre going to see a lot of Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin lookalikes this Halloween. āTiger Kingā -- this yearās Netflix phenomenon -- is expected to be the top costume inspiration in 2020. Tom and Tessie Weaver love Halloween (and Netflix). We have said it many times since finding out we were expecting triplets," Weaver said. Click through the gallery above to see more photos of the Weavers in their āTiger Kingā costumes.
The 9@9: Breonna Taylor latest; COVID-19 vaccine; Carole Baskin lawsuit
Read full article: The 9@9: Breonna Taylor latest; COVID-19 vaccine; Carole Baskin lawsuitThe 9@9: Breonna Taylor latest; COVID-19 vaccine; Carole Baskin lawsuitPublished: September 24, 2020, 10:45 amThe 9@9 features some of the biggest stories making headlines at home, around the country and across the globe. Hereās whatās trending.
Who will win āDancing with the Starsā? Mike + Fiona make their predictions
Read full article: Who will win āDancing with the Starsā? Mike + Fiona make their predictionsSAN ANTONIO ā Who do you think will be eliminated from āDancing with the Starsā first? Mike and Fiona give their week-by-week predictions. ), while Mike thinks it will be Anne Heche. Watch the video above for the rest of Mike and Fionaās picks and watch KSAT 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. today for the āDancing with the Starsā season premiere! Related:- āTiger Kingā star to cut a rug on āDWTSā- Tyra Banks waltzes in as new āDWTSā host
Tiger King star Carole Baskin to cut a rug on Dancing With the Stars
Read full article: Tiger King star Carole Baskin to cut a rug on Dancing With the StarsLike all cool cats and kittens, Carole Baskin is going to Dancing With the Stars.The reality TV star who became a pop culture sensation with Netflixs docuseries Tiger King is joining the new crop of celebrity dancers that includes TV and film actress Anne Heche, former NBA star Charles Oakley and Backstreet Boys singer AJ McLean. On the Netflix series Tiger King, Baskin, who owns a big cat refuge, sought to shut down Joseph Maldonado-Passages for-profit breeding of big cats. In June, a federal judge awarded Baskin ownership of the private Oklahoma zoo run by Maldonado-Passage. Others slated to appear on the dancing show are cheer team coach Monica Aldama, Bachelorette star Kaitlyn Bristowe, NFL star Vernon Davis, actress Skai Jackson, actress Justina Machado, TV host Jeannie Mai, Jesse Metcalfe, rapper Nelly, TV host Nev Schulman, real estate agent Chrishell Stause and Olympian Johnny Weir. Supermodel and businesswoman Tyra Banks will host the new season after longtime co-host Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews announced their exits from the series in July.
Kate McKinnon's 'Joe Exotic' series ordered by NBCUniversal
Read full article: Kate McKinnon's 'Joe Exotic' series ordered by NBCUniversalLOS ANGELES The saga of Joe Exotic is getting another Hollywood chapter, with Kate McKinnon starring as his rival in a limited TV series. The Saturday Night Live star will play Carole Baskin, who sought to shut down Joseph Maldonado-Passages for-profit breeding of big cats. The conflict became a pop culture sensation with Netflixs docuseries Tiger King.The series, ordered without a pilot episode, will be based on the Wondery podcast Joe Exotic, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming said Tuesday. McKinnon also will be an executiver producer for the show with the working title of Joe Exotic, Maldonado-Passage's nickname. The Joe Exotic role has yet to be cast, NBCUniversal said.
Joe Exotic Asks to Be Pardoned, Sends Message to Dillon Passage From Prison: See the Letter (Exclusive)
Read full article: Joe Exotic Asks to Be Pardoned, Sends Message to Dillon Passage From Prison: See the Letter (Exclusive)Joe Exotic is speaking out from prison. The self-described Tiger King sent a three-page letter to podcaster Josh Belcher, asking for it to be read on his show. Belcher read the note on Thursday's episode of Josh Belcher Uncharted, and only ET has photos of the letter Exotic sent from behind bars. Exotic, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage, is currently serving a 22-year prison sentence after being convicted of plotting a murder-for-hire against Carole Baskin, among other charges. The focus of Exotic's letter is thus more general remarks about how he believes he is wrongfully incarcerated.
Tiger King Star Jeff Lowe Says He Will Leave Zoo a 'Complete Hell' for Carole Baskin (Exclusive)
Read full article: Tiger King Star Jeff Lowe Says He Will Leave Zoo a 'Complete Hell' for Carole Baskin (Exclusive)Carole Baskin may have been awarded Tiger King Park, but current owner Jeff Lowe says it's going to be a real mess when he gives it over. The latest development comes nearly seven years after Exotic was first ordered to pay Baskin $1 million for trademark infringement. "Its always been our intention to leave this place," Lowe said of the Wynnewood location. RELATED CONTENT:Rick Kirkham Accuses Joe Exotic of Animal Abuse in New SpecialNicolas Cage to Play Joe Exotic -- Plus, All the Other 'Tiger King'-Inspired Projects Coming to TV! 'Tiger King' Star Joe Exotic Says He's 'Done' With the 'Carole Baskin Saga' in Jailhouse InterviewCarole Baskin Responds After Being Tricked Into Doing an Interview
Carole Baskin awarded the zoo once owned by Tiger King Joe Exotic
Read full article: Carole Baskin awarded the zoo once owned by Tiger King Joe ExoticCNN Carole Baskin, whose longstanding feud with Joe Exotic was chronicled in the hit Netflix docuseries "Tiger King," has been awarded the zoo once owned by her nemesis. The latter company once was owned by Exotic, whose real name is Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage. GWDC must "vacate the Zoo Land premises within 120 days of service of this Order...Vacation of premises shall also require removal of all zoo animals from the Zoo Land," the court order said. The judgment also awarded several cabins and vehicles to Baskin, according to court records. Meanwhile, Baskin argued that Exotic was abusing his animals and crusaded against his use of tigers for profit.
Judge gives control of Joe Exotic's zoo to Carole Baskin
Read full article: Judge gives control of Joe Exotic's zoo to Carole BaskinFILE - This undated file photo provided by the Santa Rose County Jail in Milton, Fla., shows Joseph Maldonado-Passage, also known as Joe Exotic. A federal judge in Oklahoma has awarded ownership of the zoo made famous in Netflix's Tiger King docuseries to Joe Exotic's rival, Carole Baskin. In a ruling Monday, U.S. District Judge Scott Palk granted control of the Oklahoma zoo that was previously run by Joseph Maldonado-Passage also known as Joe Exotic to Big Cat Rescue Corp. Baskin previously sued Maldonado-Passage for trademark and copyright infringements and won a $1 million civil judgment against him. Palk's judgment Monday found that ownership of the zoo was fraudulently transferred to Maldonado-Passage's mother in an attempt to avoid paying the judgment.
Carole Baskin Wins Control of Joe Exotic's Former Zoo From Jeff Lowe
Read full article: Carole Baskin Wins Control of Joe Exotic's Former Zoo From Jeff LoweCarole Baskin is taking over Joe Exotic's former zoo in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. Baskin's Big Cat Rescue Corp. was granted ownership and control of the zoo as part of a trademark judgement against Exotic, the park's former owner, according to multiple reports. The latest development comes nearly seven years after Exotic was first ordered to pay Baskin $1 million for trademark infringement. Baskin's Big Cat Rescue was also granted ownership of several additional cabins and multiple vehicles on the property as well. RELATED CONTENT:Tara Reid Wants to Play 'Tiger King' Star Carole Baskin in Film Adaptation (Exclusive)Carole Baskin Responds After Being Tricked Into Doing an Interview'Tiger King' Star Joe Exotic Says He's 'Done' With the 'Carole Baskin Saga' in Jailhouse Interview
Carole Baskin of āTiger Kingā fame is selling leopard print face masks
Read full article: Carole Baskin of āTiger Kingā fame is selling leopard print face masks(CNN) -- Big Cat Rescue founder Carole Baskin is bringing together the two necessities that are helping us get through this pandemic -- masks and of course, "Tiger King." Baskin, who was featured in the immensely popular Netflix docuseries "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness," is officially selling cat-themed face masks. They come in two styles -- one black and one leopard print -- but both feature a whiskered cat smile and Baskin's tagline, "Hey all you cool cats and kittens." Big Cat Rescue, Baskin's animal sanctuary in Tampa, Florida, has been closed to the public due to the pandemic. "There are not words for how disappointing it is to see that the series... had the sole goal of being as salacious and sensational as possible to draw viewers," Baskin wrote in a blog post titled "Refuting Netflix Tiger King."
Carole Baskin of āTiger Kingā fame is selling face masks
Read full article: Carole Baskin of āTiger Kingā fame is selling face masks(CNN) -- Big Cat Rescue founder Carole Baskin is bringing together the two necessities that are helping us get through this pandemic -- masks and of course, "Tiger King." Baskin, who was featured in the immensely popular Netflix docuseries "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness," is officially selling cat-themed face masks. They come in two styles -- one black and one leopard print -- but both feature a whiskered cat smile and Baskin's tagline, "Hey all you cool cats and kittens." One of the subjects of the hit Netflix documentary āTiger Kingā is from San AntonioBig Cat Rescue, Baskin's animal sanctuary in Tampa, Florida, has been closed to the public due to the pandemic. "There are not words for how disappointing it is to see that the series... had the sole goal of being as salacious and sensational as possible to draw viewers," Baskin wrote in a blog post titled "Refuting Netflix Tiger King."
Finished āTiger Kingā? 5 over-the-top things to watch next
Read full article: Finished āTiger Kingā? 5 over-the-top things to watch nextWill anything ever compare to the antics of Joe Exotic, Doc Antle or Carole Baskin, of āTiger Kingā fame? But we have to assume youāve finished the show by now, which leads us to this next question: What will you watch next? The following five recommendations seem to be just as crazy as āTiger Kingā -- not necessarily the same brand of crazy, but on par when it comes to unbelievability, like, āHow can this possibly be real?ā(OK, and from the sounds of it, No. 5 miiiiight be the same genre as āTiger King.ā)Anyway, to compile this list, we asked around and brainstormed ourselves. Iāll never get those two hours back.āThose werenāt exactly ringing endorsements, but we thought it was worth a mention.
The āTiger Kingā reunion special is out and itās as bonkers as youād hope
Read full article: The āTiger Kingā reunion special is out and itās as bonkers as youād hopeItās the moment weāve all been waiting for: the rumored āTiger Kingā reunion episode has officially dropped, and itās just as wacky and bonkers as youād hope it would be. Most fans would probably want to hear from the āTiger Kingā himself, Joe Exotic, but as we all know, Exotic is currently in jail, so that wasnāt really a possibility. It also seems that everyone in the cast has moved on from Exotic and thinks that he is a terrible human being. McCale also asked the cast members what celebrity theyād want to play them in a movie version of āTiger King,ā and it was pretty funny to hear their answers. Hop on Netflix and soak in every minute of the bonus episode of āTiger King.ā
We might be getting one more āTiger Kingā episode, according to showās Jeff Lowe
Read full article: We might be getting one more āTiger Kingā episode, according to showās Jeff LoweOne of the stars of the series, Jeff Lowe, made a personalized Cameo for Los Angeles Dodgers player Justin Turner, and Lowe announced that one more episode is still to come in the epic āTiger Kingā saga. So our friend @christie_dish listened to the podcast, @HoldingKourt and after last weeks episode decided to send us this!!! šØBREAKING NEWS FOLKSšØThere will be 1 more episode of #TigerKing on@Netflix pic.twitter.com/YeRSIlDKTJ ā Justin Turner (@redturn2) April 4, 2020āNetflix is adding one more episode. Netflix hasnāt actually confirmed a new episode of the show, but given its huge popularity while everyone is stuck inside quarantining, it makes sense for the streaming network to capitalize on the āTiger Kingā phenomenon while itās still hot. Oh, and if you still havenāt hunkered down on your couch to watch āTiger Kingā yet, what are you waiting for?
Welp, now O.J. Simpson thinks Carole Baskin from āTiger Kingā killed her husband
Read full article: Welp, now O.J. Simpson thinks Carole Baskin from āTiger Kingā killed her husbandAnyone who has watched Netflixās new binge-worthy true crime series āTiger Kingā is currently asking themselves the biggest questions the series left unanswered, including: Did Carole Baskin kill her husband? While none of us know the answer, that hasnāt stopped fans from speculating (and making memes) about Baskin and her past. And now, as it turns out, one of Americaās most notorious felons -- best known as a football star and for being tried in the death of his former wife, Nicole Brown Simpson -- is weighing in on the āTiger Kingā mystery. Simpson, also known as āthe Juice,ā recently posted a video of himself discussing āTiger King,ā and he said he believes that not only did Baskin kill her husband, but she also fed him to her tigers, therefore making ātiger sashimi,ā as Simpson references in the video. āWe never close a cold case.āSo what do you say, you cool cats and kittens?
Florida sheriff seeking tips in 'Tiger King' mystery
Read full article: Florida sheriff seeking tips in 'Tiger King' mysteryChronister posted that the popularity of the seven-part documentary made it a good time to ask for new leads in Lewis' 1997 disappearance. For those who aren't up to speed, here's a primer: Carole Baskin is the owner of Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, Florida. Tiger King, the documentary, is about Joseph Maldonado-Passage, also known as āJoe Exotic," a former Oklahoma zookeeper who loves guns, younger men, and big cats. He was convicted of trying to hire someone to kill Baskin, who had tried to shut him down, accusing the Oklahoma zoo of abusing animals and selling big cat cubs. Since the show was released, speculation about Baskin and Lewis has run rampant ā and Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister wants to take advantage of all the attention.
One of the subjects of the hit Netflix documentary āTiger Kingā is from San Antonio
Read full article: One of the subjects of the hit Netflix documentary āTiger Kingā is from San AntonioSAN ANTONIO ā Hey, all you cool cats and kittens, have you seen the Netflix documentary āTiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness?" Itās the story of an eccentric zoo owner who goes by the name Joe Exotic, and it turns out one of the main subjects of the documentary is from San Antonio. If you havenāt seen āTiger Kingā then stop reading here because there are spoilers ahead. āTiger Kingā: Where are they now? For more Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin content you can listen to Robert Moorās Wondery Podcast āJoe Exotic: Tiger King."
Rejoice: Kate McKinnon will play Carole Baskin in TV show, reports say
Read full article: Rejoice: Kate McKinnon will play Carole Baskin in TV show, reports sayVariety reports that there is a limited series being made about the big cat lovers, which is based off a podcast called āJoe Exotic," and it will star āSNLās" Kate McKinnon as Baskin herself. McKinnon signed up to play Baskin in the fall, long before the masses knew anything of the epic feud between Exotic and Baskin, according to the report. Since we have McKinnon cast, the next obvious question is what actors should play the other colorful characters from āTiger King,ā such as Exotic or Doc Antle. Matthew McConaughey comes to mind, especially if youāve seen him in āDallas Buyers Club.āDanny McBride, who is known for playing trashy characters, would also nail Exotic. As for who should play Antle, who is equally as zany as Exotic, heād have to be played by Will Ferrell.
āTiger Kingā: Where are they now?
Read full article: āTiger Kingā: Where are they now?Editor's note: The following story contains spoilers for the Netflix docuseries "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness." (CNN) -- If you havenāt watched āTiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness,ā donāt look to us to try and recap it for you. The owner of Big Cat Rescue has posted a 3,000-word blog titled "Refuting Netflix Tiger King" on her website. He explains their version of how he and his wife came to be involved with "Tiger King" and defends his wife's character. CNN has reached out to Netflix and the āTiger Kingā filmmakers for comment.
Netflixās āTiger Kingā is essential quarantine viewing
Read full article: Netflixās āTiger Kingā is essential quarantine viewingWe all know that Netflix has hundreds of movies and TV shows for us to watch, but thereās a new true crime documentary series that just landed called āTiger King,ā and itās the perfect show to watch while youāre quarantined inside your home. The story mostly follows the self-proclaimed āTiger King,ā also known as Joe Exotic. Exotic (as well as the other exotic animal owners featured in the series) has a nemesis, and her name is Carole Baskin, who owns the Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, Florida. He hates Baskin more than anything in the world, and wonāt stop at anything until he sees her destroyed. Let us know what you think of āTiger Kingā in the comments once youāve finished.