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āTiger Kingā animal trainer 'Doc' Antle gets suspended sentence for wildlife trafficking in Virginia
Read full article: āTiger Kingā animal trainer 'Doc' Antle gets suspended sentence for wildlife trafficking in VirginiaVirginia's attorney general says an animal trainer featured in the popular Netflix series āTiger Kingā has received a suspended two-year sentence after being convicted of wildlife trafficking.
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' 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.
Bexar County Sheriff blames Netflix āTiger Kingā after third tiger seizure this year
Read full article: Bexar County Sheriff blames Netflix āTiger Kingā after third tiger seizure this yearAfter seizing bobcat and tiger cub from a Southeast Side home on Tuesday, Sheriff Javier Salazar said the Netflix documentary āTiger Kingā may have something to do with the discovery of these wild animals in Bexar County. Deputies made the seizure after a weekslong investigation into the home in the 3100 block of Shane Road. Salazar said that the trafficking of exotic cats is becoming a āhuge problemā and is on the radar of the state legislature. Last month deputies seized a tiger from a Southwest Side property and the owner was cited for having the animal. āI think the TV show Tiger King probably contributed to that,ā Salazar said.
11 pop culture face masks that would be fun to wear in public
Read full article: 11 pop culture face masks that would be fun to wear in publicWhether you like it or not, wearing a face mask in public is necessary when it comes to protecting yourself and others from COVID-19. Disposable face masks work great, but they can be a little boring when it comes to appearance. (Whiskey and Zen/Etsy)Who wouldnāt love a face mask from the Rose Apothecary in āSchittās Creekā? This face mask hopefully will give people at the grocery store a chuckle. Wear a face mask around your friends and family to protect them from COVID-19, plus make some people smile with this āGolden Girlsā tribute.
11 pop culture face masks that would be fun to wear in public
Read full article: 11 pop culture face masks that would be fun to wear in publicWhether you like it or not, wearing a face mask in public has become the new norm when it comes to protecting yourself and others from COVID-19. Disposable face masks work great, but with no design whatsoever. (Whiskey and Zen/Etsy)Who wouldnāt love a face mask from the Rose Apothecary in Schittās Creek? This face mask hopefully will give people at the grocery store a chuckle. Wear a face mask around your friends and family to protect them from COVID-19, plus make some people smile with this āGolden Girlsā tribute.
Tiger ānearly toreā volunteerās arm off at Carole Baskinās Big Cat Rescue
Read full article: Tiger ānearly toreā volunteerās arm off at Carole Baskinās Big Cat RescueTAMPA, Fla. ā A 5-year veteran volunteer at Big Cat Rescue, a non-profit animal sanctuary, in Tampa had her arm nearly torn off at the shoulder Thursday while feeding a tiger named Kimba. Candy Couser has been a Green Level Keeper for three years, according to the rescue, and āKimba grabbed her arm and nearly tore it off at the shoulderā after Couser mistakenly opened a door. Volunteer injured by tiger at Big Cat Rescue. https://t.co/Ay83JdVcP6 pic.twitter.com/gUtAAr3QwO ā Big Cat Rescue (@BigCatRescue) December 3, 2020Big Cat Rescue officials said it took 15-20 minutes for an ambulance to arrive and that a belt was used as a tourniquet to help stop the bleeding before the ambulance arrived. He was rescued along with two other tigers from the circus in June 2018 and arrived at Big Cat Rescue in November 2019.
āTiger King' star arrested in Travis County, made officers āaware of his social status,ā police say
Read full article: āTiger King' star arrested in Travis County, made officers āaware of his social status,ā police sayāTiger King' star arrested in Travis County, made officers āaware of his social status,ā police sayPublished: November 17, 2020, 12:21 pmA star of the Netflix hit series āTiger Kingā was arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated over the weekend and allegedly touted his āsocial statusā to officers in Travis County.
āTiger King' star arrested in Travis County, made officers āaware of his social status,ā police say
Read full article: āTiger King' star arrested in Travis County, made officers āaware of his social status,ā police sayA star of the Netflix hit series āTiger Kingā was arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated over the weekend and allegedly touted his āsocial statusā to officers in Travis County. Dillon Passage, husband to the jailed āTiger Kingā himself Joseph Maldonado-Passage, was stopped while driving a Dodge Challenger around 1:30 a.m. Sunday on U.S. Highway 290 in Manor, according to police. Passage made officers aware of his social status and marriage to famed Joe Maldonado-Passage (Tiger King) on scene of the incident," Manor police said in a statement. He also said that he āmay be a bit intoxicated," according to investigators. His story grew to fame in the Netflix documentary series āTiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness,ā which showed his disdain for Baskin and his obsession with big cats.
SA Live's Quarantine-oween: Snake King | SA Live | KSAT 12
Read full article: SA Live's Quarantine-oween: Snake King | SA Live | KSAT 12SA Live's Quarantine-oween: Snake King | SA Live | KSAT 12Published: November 6, 2020, 10:57 amIf you liked 'Tiger King' then you will enjoy this spin off series, "Snake King."
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.
Man featured on āTiger Kingā charged with animal cruelty
Read full article: Man featured on āTiger Kingā charged with animal crueltyRICHMOND, Va. ā A wild animal trainer featured in the popular āTiger Kingā series on Netflix has been indicted in Virginia on animal cruelty and wildlife trafficking charges. Antle was indicted Thursday by a Frederick County grand jury on felony counts of wildlife trafficking and conspiracy, plus multiple misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty and conspiracy to violate the Endangered Species Act. Two of his daughters also have been indicted on charges of animal cruelty and violating the Endangered Species Act. Keith Wilson, owner of Wilson's Wild Animal Park in Winchester, Virginia, was indicted by the same grand jury on charges of wildlife trafficking, conspiracy, animal cruelty and violating the Endangered Species Act. Wilson and his nephew were indicted in November on 46 counts of animal cruelty.
The Look: Trendy kids Halloween costumes | SA Live | KSAT 12
Read full article: The Look: Trendy kids Halloween costumes | SA Live | KSAT 12The Look: Trendy kids Halloween costumes | SA Live | KSAT 12Published: October 8, 2020, 6:02 pmAlex Kling, Owner of Trendy Little Rebelz, shows off some of her best costume designs for kids to wear for Halloween this year.
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.
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.
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.
John Finlay, āTiger Kingā Star and Joe Exoticās Ex-Husband, Shows Off His Brand New Teeth
Read full article: John Finlay, āTiger Kingā Star and Joe Exoticās Ex-Husband, Shows Off His Brand New TeethBinge-worthy as it may be, there aren't many bright spots to be found in Netflix's Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness. Well, here's one: John Finlay, who was once in a polygamist marriage with Joe Exotic and the late Travis Maldonado, got his teeth fixed. He shared photos on a Facebook page, "The Truth About John Finlay," that he runs with his current partner. "Yes I have my teeth fixed," Finlay wrote, explaining that this was not the first time he had dental work done. RELATED CONTENT:Netflix's 'Tiger King': All of Your Biggest Questions Answered'Tiger King' Star Joe Exotic Files $94M Lawsuit From PrisonāTiger Kingā Star Carole Baskin Slams Netflix Series Over Tiger-Feeding Accusations