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Hallmark channel drops Lori Loughlin amid college admissions scandal
The Hallmark channel announced Thursday it will no longer work with actress Lori Loughlin — a staple for years on the network — following her alleged involvement in a college admissions scandal. Loughlin and her husband, designer Mossimo Giannulli, are accused of paying $500,000 in bribes to get their daughters designated as recruits to the USC crew team, despite that neither girl ever rowed crew. Hallmark Cards Inc., the parent company of the Crown Media Family Networks umbrella group that includes the Hallmark Channel, said in a statement to CBS News that they are "saddened by the recent news surrounding the college admissions allegations.""We are no longer working with Lori Loughlin and have stopped development of all productions that air on the Crown Media Family Network channels involving Lori Loughlin," the statement said. Loughlin has been a series regular on Hallmark's drama "When Calls the Heart." The show is in the middle of its sixth season and is one of the … [Read more...] about Hallmark channel drops Lori Loughlin amid college admissions scandal
Lori Loughlin loses starring roles on Hallmark Channel
Lynn Elber AP Television Writer Published 4:30 PM EDT Mar 14, 2019 Los Angeles – The Hallmark Channel cut ties Thursday with favored star Lori Loughlin, a day after her arrest in a college admissions scam put the family-friendly network and extended Hallmark brand in uncomfortable proximity to a headline-grabbing scandal. “We are saddened by the recent allegations surrounding the college admissions process,” Hallmark Cards Inc., parent company of the Crown Media Family Networks umbrella group that includes the Hallmark Channel, said in a statement. “We are no longer working with Lori Loughlin” and have stopped development of all productions with the actress for Crown Media channels, the statement said. The company initially took a wait-and-see approach after a federal investigation of the scam involving more than 30 parents, many of them prominent, was revealed Tuesday. Loughlin and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, are accused of … [Read more...] about Lori Loughlin loses starring roles on Hallmark Channel
Hallmark Channel cuts ties to actress Lori Loughlin after arrest
LOS ANGELES — Hallmark says it is cutting ties with actress Lori Loughlin following her arrest in a sprawling college admissions scam case. In a statement Thursday, the parent company of the Hallmark Channel says it was "saddened" by the recent allegations. Hallmark Cards Inc. says it will no longer working with Loughlin and has stopped development of all productions involving her. Loughlin is a big presence for Hallmark and its Crown Media Family Networks channels that include the flagship Hallmark Channel. She's been a longtime star of the channel's Christmas movies and is also is in its "Garage Sale Mysteries" movies and the series "When Calls the Heart." Loughlin's lawyer Perry Visconti did not immediately reply to an email requesting comment. This is a breaking news update. Previous story follows: The Hallmark Channel brings to mind holidays, happy endings and now, incongruously, a college admissions scam that involves one of the channel's favored actresses. Lori Loughlin's … [Read more...] about Hallmark Channel cuts ties to actress Lori Loughlin after arrest
Lori Loughlin’s arrest makes for unlikely drama for Hallmark
Lynn Elber, Ap Television Writer Updated 11:34 am PDT, Thursday, March 14, 2019 FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2017 file photo, actress Lori Loughlin arrives at the 5th annual People Magazine "Ones To Watch" party in Los Angeles. The FBI says Loughlin has been taken into custody in connection with a scheme in which wealthy parents paid bribes to get their children into top colleges. FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller says Loughlin was in custody Wednesday morning in Los Angeles. She is scheduled to appear in court there in the afternoon. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File) less FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2017 file photo, actress Lori Loughlin arrives at the 5th annual People Magazine "Ones To Watch" party in Los Angeles. The FBI says Loughlin has been taken into custody in connection with ... more Photo: Richard Shotwell, Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP … [Read more...] about Lori Loughlin’s arrest makes for unlikely drama for Hallmark