[NakedNews.com] 2020.09.17 [1080p]
Naked News - September 17, 2020 Summary
The episode begins with a report on the gaming industry's expected in-game spending of$32 billion, highlighting a recent hacking case where two Malaysians and five Chinese nationals were charged by the US Department of Justice. They allegedly hacked over a hundred companies to steal in-game currency and valuables for sale on the black market, facing additional charges of money laundering and identity theft. Next, a significant lawsuit against CNN is discussed, where lawyer Alan Dershowitz claims defamation for how the network portrayed his comments during Donald Trump's impeachment trial. In corporate news, Amazon plans to open up to 1,500 warehouses in suburban US areas to enhance delivery services, particularly to compete with Walmart.
Entertainment segments feature the streaming of the prequel series "Ratched," starring Sarah Paulson, and the premiere of the road trip series "Long Way Up" with Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman on Apple TV+.
The show includes a Throwback Thursday request featuring a segment from former host Erica Stevens, and announces the virtual New York Comic Con happening from October 8 to 11.Coyote Ugly, the famed dive bar, has closed, but numerous franchise locations remain globally.
A report on the popularity of the Travis Scott Meal at McDonald's indicates that the chain is running low on supplies due to high demand. Will Smith announces an Airbnb opportunity to stay in a recreated version of Uncle Phil and Aunt Viv's mansion from "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."
The Muscular Dystrophy Association's telethon will air on October 24, hosted by Kevin Hart with numerous celebrity appearances. In a lighthearted segment, Chris Evans accidentally shared an explicit video, leading to a viral moment, which he leveraged to encourage voting.
Ryan Reynolds successfully persuaded Rick Moranis to come out of retirement for a project, while Paul Rudd’s comedic PSA encourages mask-wearing. The show concludes with a reminder of the weekend programming lineup and encourages audience engagement through feedback and FanZones.