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Michael Imperioli says ‘bigots and homophobes’ forbidden from watching ‘Sopranos’

Headline from AL.com, from the development of Jul 2, 2023

Newest development Jul 4, 2023 · 3 reportsMichael Imperioli Clarifies “Symbolic” Take on U.S. Supreme Court Rulings: “I Vehemently Oppose Hate, Prejudice and Bigotry”

“Thank you Supreme Court for allowing me to discriminate and exclude those who I don’t agree with and am opposed to. USA! USA!”

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    Michael Imperioli says ‘bigots and homophobes’ forbidden from watching ‘Sopranos’

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    Michael Imperioli Clarifies “Symbolic” Take on U.S. Supreme Court Rulings: “I Vehemently Oppose Hate, Prejudice and Bigotry”

    Headline from The Hollywood Reporter ·

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14 articles, oldest first.

  1. Entertainment Weekly

    Michael Imperioli forbids bigots, homophobes from watching his work (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    In a 1-1 ruling, Michael Imperioli is forbidding 'bigots and homophobes' from watching 'The Sopranos,' 'The White Lotus,' 'Goodfellas,' or any of his other work: 'Thank you, Supreme Court.'

  2. The Hollywood Reporter

    Micheal Imperioli Says He Has Decided to “Forbid Bigots and Homophobes” From Watching ‘The White Lotus’ and ‘The Sopranos’ (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The actor's statement comes the day after the Supreme Court overturned affirmative action, student loan forgiveness and signed an exception to a law that would allow businesses to discriminate based on sexual orientation.

  3. Variety

    Michael Imperioli Forbids Homophobes From Watching 'Sopranos' (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    "Sopranos" and "White Lotus" star Michael Imperioli has blasted the Supreme Court's recent anti-LGBTQ ruling, forbidding "bigots" from his work.

  4. Avclub

    Michael Imperioli says bigots are no longer allowed to watch his work (opens Avclub)

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    Avclub's feed description

    Thanks to a terrible Supreme Court ruling, the actor has officially banned bigots from watching The Sopranos and The White Lotus

  5. CNN

    Michael Imperioli forbids 'bigots and homophobes' from watching his work following Supreme Court ruling (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Actor Michael Imperioli has something to say about the Supreme Court’s Friday ruling in favor of a Christian web designer who refuses to create websites to celebrate same-sex weddings.

  6. Rolling Stone

    Michael Imperioli Bans 'Bigots' From Watching 'The Sopranos': 'Thank You Supreme Court' (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    “Hate and ignorance is not a legitimate point of view,” The White Lotus actor writes

  7. AL.com

    Michael Imperioli says ‘bigots and homophobes’ forbidden from watching ‘Sopranos’ (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    “Thank you Supreme Court for allowing me to discriminate and exclude those who I don’t agree with and am opposed to. USA! USA!”

  8. Deadline

    Michael Imperioli Forbids “Bigots And Homophobes” From Watching ‘The Sopranos,’ ‘The White Lotus’ & Any Of His Work After Anti-LGBTQ+ SCOTUS Ruling (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Michael Imperioli is taking a stand against “bigots and homophobes” and doesn’t want him to watch his work. The actor’s comments come after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that…

  9. The Brunswick News

    'Sopranos' star Michael Imperioli forbids 'bigots and homophobes' from watching his movies and shows (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    Michael Imperioli is taking a stand against the Supreme Court, which ruled Friday that conservative Christians have a right to refuse some business services to same-sex couples. The "Sopranos" and

  10. People

    Michael Imperioli Forbid 'Bigots and Homophobes' from Watching His Projects in Wake of Supreme Court Rulings (opens People)

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    'Sopranos', 'White Lotus' and 'Goodfellas' star Michael Imperioli is a vocal supporter of LGBTQ+ rights, writing on Instagram: 'HAPPY PRIDE 2023! much love to all...stay strong, be fearless, be proud. and make sure to VOTE so we can get the bigots out of office!'

  11. The Hollywood Reporter

    Michael Imperioli Clarifies “Symbolic” Take on U.S. Supreme Court Rulings: “I Vehemently Oppose Hate, Prejudice and Bigotry” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The actor took to Instagram on the Fourth of July to expound on a now-deleted post in which he "forbid bigots and homophobes from watching" his work on the heels of a series of conservative court rulings.

  12. Entertainment Weekly

    Michael Imperioli clarifies 'satirical' remarks about banning bigots from watching his work (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Michael Imperioli is clarifying his remarks from over the weekend about banning all 'homophobes and bigots' from ever watching his work: 'Some people have not gotten the irony I was expressing.'

  13. Deadline

    Michael Imperioli Clarifies His Statement “To Forbid Bigots & Homophobes” From Watching His Work (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Michael Imperioli is clarifying a statement he made following the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling last week that a web designer could refuse to provide services for same-sex weddings. In his …

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