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On Chris Rock and how good comedy isn’t on anyone’s side: The easily offended and the anti-woke crowd both miss the point.
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On Chris Rock and how good comedy isn’t on anyone’s side: The easily offended and the anti-woke crowd both miss the point.
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How the O.J. Simpson Trial Changed What Comics Could Roast: Norm Macdonald and Jay Leno made the double homicides such a constant topic that refraining from ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/12/arts/television/comedy-oj-simpson-jay-leno-chris-rock.html
Today in History: Will Smith banned from attending Oscars for 10 years after slapping Chris Rock
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Will Smith Performs Men in Black in Surprise Coachella Video: Will Smith proved that he can still defend the world from the worst scum in the universe as he ...
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Stephen Colbert Smacks Trump With Bold Defense Of 'My Friend' Jimmy Kimmel: The late night host warned the ex-president to keep Kimmel's name "out of your weird ...
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Monopoly movie: Margot Robbie's company LuckyChap to produce film: A Monopoly movie has been in development for over a decade - but the Barbie star will now help ...
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Quick Glance: Margot Robbie to Produce ‘Monopoly’ Movie
- Margot Robbie is set to produce a Monopoly movie in collaboration with Hasbro and Lionsgate, following the success of her work on a Barbie film.
- Additionally, Lionsgate is developing a new Blair Witch Project film in partnership with Blumhouse, known for horror movies like The Purge and M3GAN.
- Lionsgate also showcases upcoming films like Borderlands, The Crow, and Highlander, along with projects from directors such as Chad Stahelski and Guy Ritchie.
- Other upcoming Lionsgate films include Good Fortune with Aziz Ansari and the biopic Michael about Michael Jackson, scheduled for April 2025.
Will Smith rocks 'Men in Black' theme song during surprise Coachella appearance with J Balvin
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Maternity Clothes Are Getting A Revamp—The Best Pregnancy Style Inspirations: As we honor Black Maternal Health Week, let's take a look at some iconic ...
essence.com/fashion/maternity-clothes-are-getting-a-revamp-the-best-pregnancy-style-inspirations/
‘John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in LA’ to Stream for 6 Nights on Netflix: John Mulaney is making the Netflix Is a Joke Festival international with John ...
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This Divorce Trend Is Becoming More Popular With Celebs — For A Good Reason: Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher recently announced their down-low divorce — which ...
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10 Best Biographical Sitcoms, Ranked : From Everybody Hates Chris to Everybody Loves Raymond, these are the best sitcoms based on people's lives.
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Lionsgate SPAC Merger, Studio Spinoff Expected to Close in May: The new company, Lionsgate Studio Corporation, will trade on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol ...
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Amber Rose Responds to Chris Rock Dating Rumors, Reveals the A-List Actress She's Friends With (Exclusive)
etonline.com/amber-rose-responds-to-chris-rock-dating-rumors-reveals-the-a-list-actress-shes-friends-with-223195
Lionsgate Alternative Television Brings In Former Half Yard Execs Including Nicole Sorrenti
deadline.com/2024/04/lionsgate-alternative-television-half-yard-nicole-sorrenti-1235882051/
Court Bans Use of 'AI-Enhanced' Video Evidence Because That's Not How AI Works: This AI hype cycle has dramatically distorted society's views of what's possible ...
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Will And Jada Pinkett Smith Charity to Close After Chris Rock Slap: Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's charity is set to close. Will's image took a serious ...
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Will And Jada Pinkett Smith Charity to Close After Chris Rock Slap: Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's charity is set to close. Will's image took a serious ...
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Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Are Bad Dudes in 'Bad Boys 4' Trailer: Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are out to clear Joe Pantoliano's good name in the ...
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Kevin Hart gets choked up as he accepts the Twain Prize for humor: Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle and others toasted an emotional Kevin Hart at the ...
washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/03/25/kevin-hart-twain-prize-kennedy-center-speech/
Quick Glance: Kevin Hart Receives Mark Twain Prize for Humor
- Comedian Kevin Hart was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor by the Kennedy Center.
- The event featured performances by Dave Chappelle, Chelsea Handler, and Jerry Seinfeld, celebrating Hart's career.
- Hart, known for movies like 'Ride Along' and 'Central Intelligence', was praised for his versatility as a comedian, actor, and producer.
- The ceremony included humorous tributes from colleagues like Chris Rock and Keith Robinson, highlighting Hart's success and personality.
Today in History: ‘The ‘Godfather’ wins best picture, Marlon Brando refuses to accept best actor
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/27/today-in-history-the-godfather-wins-best-picture-marlon-brando-refuses-to-accept-best-actor/
Kevin Hart takes home his Mark Twain Prize for American humor : Kevin Hart received the 25th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at The Kennedy Center ...
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Oscars 2024 live updates: Oppenheimer and Poor Things scoop early awards - BBC News
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Breaking Baz: A Stroll Around The Jean-Michel Basquiat Exhibition With Sacha Baron Cohen, Chris Rock & Jeffrey Wright, While ’Reservation Dogs’ Star Details ...
deadline.com/2024/03/jean-michel-basquiat-sacha-baron-cohen-chris-rock-jeffrey-wright-breaking-baz-1235849998/
Thomas Vinterberg joker med Chris Rocks ‘Druk’-remake: »Hvis han laver noget lort, så får han en flad mere«
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The View cohost Ana Navarro says Messi the dog was 'better behaved than Will Smith' at Oscars
ew.com/the-view-ana-navarro-says-messi-dog-better-behaved-will-smith-oscars-8607265
Here Are 35 of the Funniest Stand-up Comedy Specials Currently Streaming on Max: From classic comedians to up-and-coming talent, these are the funniest stand-up ...
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The 10 Wildest Moments in Oscars History: "Racist" jokes, spontaneous nudity and other wild Oscars' moments that stunned the world.
newsweek.com/oscars-history-academy-awards-wildest-moments-controversial-1875133
Most controversial moments from Oscars history including Will Smith's slap incident
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Quick Glance: Opinion | Four Opinion Writers: Why Was Will Smith's Slap So Controversial?
- I believe there is a specific issue with Black women and their hair.
- Blow, Charles: So, I'd like to broaden the discussion a little.
- Don't belittle Black women.""
- I think it's just as important not to jump to judgments about what happened.
Jada Pinkett Smith Says Pay Disparity “Has a Lot to Do” With Why She Acts Less, Recalls Being Told “You Don’t Need It. You’re Married to Will.”
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Jada Pinkett Smith Attributes Gender Pay Gap To Stunted Acting Career—Was Told “You Don’t Need It, You’re Married To Will”
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15 of the Most Outrageous Unscripted Awards Show Moments | Videos: Will Smith slapping Chris Rock is far from the first unscripted awards show moment that left ...
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Kathy Griffin Shouts Out Will Smith, Chris Rock Ahead of Oscars: The comedian poked fun at the infamous as Hollywood gets set for the biggest night of the year.
newsweek.com/kathy-griffin-will-smith-chris-rock-oscars-1877710
"This Fool" got L.A. Latinos right. Who's to blame for its cancellation?: The show's untimely end brought the same reaction as previous cancellations ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-02-21/column-this-fool-cancellation
Universal Studios Group Hires Blossom Lefcourt as Global Head of Business Affairs
thewrap.com/universal-studios-group-blossom-lefcourt-global-head-of-business-affairs/
‘Comic to watch’ Hannah Berner performs March 1 at Hard Rock Gary: Hannah Berner’s new year began with Variety announcing in January she had just inked a deal ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/22/comic-to-watch-hannah-berner-performs-march-1-at-hard-rock-gary/
Jaden Smith Teases Two Colorways of His New Balance x MSFTSrep Sneaker: Jaden Smith teased two new colorways of his New Balance x MSFTSrep 0 ...
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Bad Boys 4 Will Be Released Earlier Than Expected: Bad Boys 4 gets an exciting release update as filming on the buddy cop sequel starring Will Smith and Martin ...
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The 10 Best Super Bowl Halftime Shows of All Time, Ranked: Watch the 10 best Super Bowl halftime show performances of all time, ranked.
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Quick Glance: NFL Power Rankings: Chiefs Continue Dominance
- Kansas City Chiefs have definitively answered questions about their dominance as the newest NFL dynasty.
- San Francisco 49ers will return almost intact in 2024 with an easier path to Super Bowl than Chiefs.
- Buffalo narrowly missed overtime against Kansas City in the playoffs.
- Detroit Lions were undoubtedly the franchise's best team of the Super Bowl era, but could be surpassed in 2024.
Will Smith Poses With Jada Pinkett Smith and Their Family in Sweet Easter Selfie: The 'Bad Boys' star shared a sweet photo featuring their relatives over the ...
etonline.com/will-smith-poses-with-jada-pinkett-smith-and-their-family-in-sweet-easter-selfie-222625
Steve Buscemi Says 'Grown Ups' Cast Ditched Him In The Rain While He Wore A Full-Body Cast: "I Thought We Were Friends"
decider.com/2024/03/27/steve-buscemi-grown-ups-cast-ditched-rain-full-body-cast/
The 10 Best Super Bowl Halftime Shows of All Time, Ranked: Watch the 10 best Super Bowl halftime show performances of all time, ranked.
tvline.com/lists/best-super-bowl-halftime-shows-performances/
On This Day, March 27: FDA approves Viagra for impotence - UPI.com: On March 27, 1998, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Viagra for use as a ...
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‘There’s Some Music Coming Out of the Bronx Called Rap,’ How the Village Voice Championed Hip Hop and Changed Criticism
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Scott Free Hires Former eOne Exec Sharon Hughff As Head Of Television UK: EXCLUSIVE: Ridley Scott’s production company has a new UK television chief ...
deadline.com/2024/03/scott-free-uk-tv-chief-sharon-hughff-1235868723/
Why Jada Pinkett Smith is grateful for her marriage with Will Smith: Jada Pinkett Smith doesn’t think she could ask for more in a partner than she gets from Will ...
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These Are The Famous Black Families We’re Always Rooting For: From the Wayans family to the Williams sisters, these celebrities have shown us that family bonds — ...
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'Coming Fast Y'All': Will Smith Offers Exciting Bad Boys 4 Update: Bad Boys 4 co-star Will Smith provides the latest filming update for the latest ...
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Inside the Oscars' 'Highly Political' Seating Plan: "The politics of 'where I am going to sit?' affects Hollywood award shows like the Oscars now more than ever ...
newsweek.com/oscars-academy-awards-celebrities-seating-plan-movies-1876839
Jada Pinkett Smith's Mom Adrienne Banfield-Norris Says She Hopes 'Red Table Talk' Comes Back (Exclusive)
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Joe Manganiello’s secret TV project is dead, according to Dragonlance author: Manganiello points his finger squarely at Hasbro, which sold its eOne entertainment ...
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The Most Groundbreaking and Historic Oscars Wins: Here are some historic moments and wins from the Oscars over the years.
etonline.com/gallery/the-most-groundbreaking-and-historic-oscars-wins-200111
Lionsgate Stock Jumps 11% on Analyst Upgrade Ahead of Studio Spin-Off: Shares of Lionsgate jumped over 11% after the studio received a stock upgrade ahead of the ...
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Chris Rock Spotted in L.A. Ahead of the Oscars and Two Years After Will Smith Slapped Him
etonline.com/chris-rock-spotted-in-la-ahead-of-the-oscars-and-two-years-after-will-smith-slapped-him-221286
Chris Redd Talks Just for Laughs Festival and ‘SNL’: Ahead of Just for Laughs, Chris Redd explains his “gross” pre-show routine, how comedy was a last resort for ...
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CAA Pre-Oscars Party, Major Hollywood Bash Ahead of Ceremony: The CAA Pre-Oscars shindig was clearly the place to be on Friday evening ... with the best of the ...
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10 Biggest Oscars Controversies: Will Smith's Slap, Envelope-Gate and More: From the Will Smith-Chris Rock slap to an onstage streaker, look back at the biggest ...
etonline.com/10-biggest-oscars-controversies-will-smiths-slap-envelope-gate-and-more-199664
Lionsgate Just Gutted Its TV Overall Deals: Following its eOne acquisition, Lionsgate Television found itself with roughly 60 overall deals. After sweeping cuts ...
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eOne Reorganizes In Canada As ‘Orphan Black’ EP Replaces Tecca Crosby: eOne Canada has rejigged as 'Orphan Black' EP Kerry Appleyard replaces Tecca ...
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Lionsgate Reorganizes eOne Canada TV Team Post-Merger: Boat Rocker Studios’ Kerry Appleyard is in and 12-year veteran Tecca Crosby is out as the scripted and ...
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How Long Is Will Smith Banned From the Oscars?: It'll be quite some time before Smith is let back on the Oscars stage.
wegotthiscovered.com/celebrities/how-long-is-will-smith-banned-from-the-oscars/
Daily Crossword Puzzle: Friday, February 23: Can you solve the latest Vulture 10x10 crossword clue? 15-Down, Five Letters: Jada Pinkett Smith’s is famously red
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The 20 Best SNL Performers To Begin on SNL in the '90s: There's an argument to be made that the '90s was the best decade for SNL.
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Federal judge tosses claims of Louisiana extra injured on set of Will Smith movie
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'The Rookie' Renewed for Season 7 — Nathan Fillion, ABC Drama: ABC's 'The Rookie' has been renewed for Season 7 -- get scoop on the ...
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Quick Glance: Renewal Confirmed for 'The Rookie'
- ABC has officially announced the renewal of the police procedural 'The Rookie' for a seventh season.
- Season 6 garnered high ratings and faced delays due to strikes.
- Other upcoming renewals on ABC include '9-1-1' Season 8, 'Abbott Elementary' Season 4, and 'Grey's Anatomy' Season 21.
- 'The Rookie' marked its 100th episode milestone in December 2023 with Nathan Fillion in the lead role.
‘The Rookie’ Renewed For Season 7 By ABC: Ahead of the Season 6 finale, ABC has renewed Nathan Fillion drama 'The Rookie' for a seventh season.
deadline.com/2024/04/the-rookie-renewed-season-7-abc-nathan-fillion-1235886091/
The Rookie's Melissa O'Neil Breaks Down That Shocking Chenford Twist: 'We want to build a story that people can follow and grieve and be joyful with'
tvguide.com/news/the-rookie-melissa-oneil-chenford-twist-season-6-episode-6/
Quick Glance: Tim Bradford's Relationship Drama Unveiled
- Season 6 of 'The Rookie' presents challenges for Tim Bradford, leading to a breakup with his girlfriend Lucy Chen.
- The breakup surprises fans who have followed Tim and Lucy's journey, eagerly awaiting their union after four seasons.
- Actor Eric Winter embraces the storyline, emphasizing the relationship's authenticity.
- Tim's breakup with Lucy results in professional and ethical lines being crossed, promising repercussions and a journey towards self-discovery and improvement.
‘Project Hail Mary’ Sets Launch For Spring 2026; Space Adventure From Ryan Gosling, Lord & Miller, Amy Pascal & Amazon MGM Studios
deadline.com/2024/04/ryan-gosling-project-hail-mary-release-date-1235889844/
Matt’s Inside Line: Scoop on FBI, NCIS, Chicago Fire, The Rookie, Fire Country, Star Trek: Discovery, Walker and More
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Young Sheldon Season 7’s New Twist Cheapens Its Only Big Bang Theory Crossover : Young Sheldon season 7, episode 9 cements Sheldon's future with a plot ...
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'We Won This Fight': S.W.A.T. Star Reacts to Surprise Series Renewal: S.W.A.T. star Shemar Moore addresses the series getting un-canceled twice and how ...
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Young Sheldon Season 7 Episode 10 Synopsis Reveals George Goes Behind Mary's Back
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‘Will Trent’ Season 2, Episode 3 Snags Show’s Biggest Audience Ever in Delayed Viewing | Exclusive
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The Rookie Season 6 Episode 7 Spoilers: Post-Chenford Breakup is SUPER Awkward!: On The Rookie Season 6 Episode 7, things will be super awkward between Chen and ...
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Why Did Bishop Leave ‘The Rookie’?: Afton Williamson, who played Bishop, said she experienced "racial discrimination," "bullying ...
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Nathan Fillion Speaks Out as 'The Rookie' Receives Exciting News About Its Future on ABC
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2 new episodes of The Rookie on TV: The free TV premiere is even faster than Netflix
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It's never happened before on The Rookie: lead actress is pregnant, but showrunner doesn't want to show it for the first time
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How Five Nights at Freddy's Can Add More Horror In The Movie Sequel: How scary is scary enough for the Five Nights at Freddy's movies, and how do they get there?
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Sci-Fi Thriller Project Hail Mary with Ryan Gosling Gets a Release Date: Ryan Gosling is attached to star in an adaptation of the new novel from The Martian ...
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Billy Joel Concert Special to Re-Air After CBS Cuts Broadcast Short: A Billy Joel Madison Square Garden special was cut off Sunday night during 'Piano Man ...
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