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Quick Glance: Vangelis, "Chariots of Fire," and "Blade Runner" composer, died at the age of 79.
- Vangelis, a Greek composer who died at the age of 79, received an Oscar for best original score for "Chariots of Fire" and composed the music for "Blade Runner."
- The Greek musician employed electronic instruments to create classical-inspired songs that became instant earworms in the films " Chariots of Fire " and " Blade Runner."
- He earned the Academy Award for Best Original Score for his work on the 1981 sports drama.
- For Ridley Scott's original dystopian epic "Blade Runner," Vangelis doubled down on his minimalist electronica.
Quick Glance: The Oscars snub has prompted scores of FCC complaints.
- On Sunday, Smith came to the stage and struck Rock after he made a joke about the actor's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, while introducing one of the prize categories.
- "I was so offended and triggered to see Will Smith violently assault Chris Rock on a live family program like the Oscars," wrote a Florida viewer, adding that Smith and ABC "should be held accountable."
- Please postpone the Oscars!"
- Chris Rock Tags Chris Brown Jada Pinkett Smith is a celebrity. Jada Pinkett Smith is a celebrity. Oscars Oscars slap oscars slap oscars smack oscars smack oscars smack oscars smack os Smith, Will Smith, Will
Quick Glance: Presumably no imprisonment: Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. pleads guilty to harassment claims
- Cuba Gooding Jr., an Academy Award winner, has pled guilty to harassment claims in a lawsuit.
- For years, Gooding has faced allegations.
- Gooding must comply with many court-ordered conditions, including continuing behavioral classes for six months, which have been in existence since 2019.
- Gooding first disputed the claims and pleaded "not guilty" in court.
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