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sports1 year ago

"Shohei Ohtani's Ex-Interpreter Negotiates Guilty Plea for $16M Theft"

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, is accused of stealing over $16 million from Ohtani to cover his gambling losses, as revealed in a federal complaint. Text messages between Mizuhara and bookies show his descent into uncontrolled sports betting addiction, with losses mounting to over $40 million. Mizuhara attempted to pay back his debt from Ohtani's account in weekly $500,000 transactions, but stopped, leading to veiled threats from the bookie. Mizuhara spent Ohtani's money on baseball cards and initially claimed Ohtani had paid his debts before admitting to stealing from him.

via ESPN|
#bookie#debts#federal-investigation
entertainment2 years ago

"Charlie Sheen and Angus T. Jones Reunite in Chuck Lorre's 'Bookie' for Two and a Half Men Pilot"

Charlie Sheen and Angus T. Jones reunite in Chuck Lorre's new comedy series, Bookie. The premiere episode revisits the poker scene from Lorre's Two and a Half Men pilot, featuring Sheen and Jones alongside the same poker buddies from 2003. Sheen plays a character hosting a weekly poker game at a rehab facility, while Jones portrays one of the players. Lorre expressed excitement about the reunion and his opportunity to direct the episode. Bookie follows a Los Angeles bookie named Danny, played by Sebastian Maniscalco, as he navigates the potential legalization of sports gambling and deals with his clients' debts.

via Deadline|
#angus-t-jones#bookie#charlie-sheen
entertainment2 years ago

Chuck Lorre and Charlie Sheen Reconcile: A Heartfelt Resolution

Chuck Lorre, creator of the new comedy series "Bookie," discusses reuniting with Charlie Sheen for a cameo appearance, reflecting on their past conflicts during the production of "Two and a Half Men." Lorre praises Sebastian Maniscalco's acting skills and explains how the show was developed around his stand-up persona. He also talks about the freedom of working in the streaming world compared to network television and reflects on the end of his long streak of traditional multi-camera sitcoms with the cancellation of "Bob Hearts Abishola."

via Rolling Stone|
#bookie#charlie-sheen#chuck-lorre
entertainment2 years ago

"Sebastian Maniscalco's 'Bookie': A Funny Series with Sports Betting Savvy"

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco discusses his new TV show "Bookie," co-created by Chuck Lorre, where he plays the character of Danny, a sports bookie. Maniscalco talks about his approach to the role, his experience filming the show, and his aspirations for future projects. He also shares stand-up advice he received from Chris Rock and reflects on the possibility of a second season for "Bookie."

via USA TODAY|
#acting#bookie#chuck-lorre
entertainment2 years ago

Chuck Lorre and Charlie Sheen: Reconciliation and Reunion Revealed (Exclusive)

Chuck Lorre, creator of "Two and a Half Men," and Charlie Sheen have reconciled after their 2011 falling out. They recently reunited on the set of Lorre's new Max series, "Bookie," where Sheen plays an exaggerated version of himself. Lorre reached out to Sheen, who graciously accepted the offer, and they made adjustments to the script to ensure Sheen's comfort. The reunion was described as closure and healing for both parties. Lorre also discussed the challenges of the changing television landscape and praised Sebastian Maniscalco's acting skills, who stars in "Bookie." The series premieres on Max on November 30.

via Entertainment Tonight|
#bookie#charlie-sheen#chuck-lorre
entertainment2 years ago

Charlie Sheen and Chuck Lorre: From Feud to Friendship

Chuck Lorre, the showrunner of Two and a Half Men, has reunited with Charlie Sheen for the new series Bookie. Lorre praised Sheen's performance and expressed gratitude for their past success together. The two had a highly publicized fallout in 2011, but have since reconciled and are now working together again. Sheen's character in Bookie has been adjusted to accommodate his discomfort with portraying a drug-addled version of himself.

via Entertainment Weekly News|
#bookie#charlie-sheen#chuck-lorre
entertainment2 years ago

Rekindling Friendship: Chuck Lorre and Charlie Sheen's Reconciliation Journey

Chuck Lorre and Charlie Sheen, who had a public falling out in 2011, have made amends and reunited for the new Max comedy series "Bookie." Lorre, the co-creator of the show, reached out to Sheen's representation and found that the actor was ready to reconcile. Sheen plays a version of himself as an inveterate gambler in the series, and both Lorre and Sheen were able to make fun of their past problems. The reunion was described as healing, and Sheen's performance at the table read was praised. "Bookie" premieres on November 30.

via Variety|
#bookie#charlie-sheen#chuck-lorre
crime2 years ago

Mumbai Designer Arrested for Allegedly Offering Bribe to Amruta Fadnavis

A Mumbai-based designer has been arrested for allegedly offering a bribe of Rs 1 crore to Amruta Fadnavis, the wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, to intervene in a criminal case involving her father. The accused woman, Aniksha, is the daughter of a bookie who has allegedly evaded arrest for years. Fadnavis filed a complaint with the Mumbai Police against Aniksha and her father, alleging that the woman had tried to bribe her and also offered to give information on bookies "to help her earn money." Opposition parties have demanded a thorough investigation into the matter.

via NDTV|
#amruta-fadnavis#arrest#bookie