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Disney’s Loss Is Apple’s Gain: Scarlett Johansson’s $100M Streaming Deal

Today, 7:22 PM

“Black Widow” star Scarlett Johansson has been signed by Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) as the star and producer of “Project Artemis,” a deal that is reportedly worth $100 million.

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‘God, We Were Lucky’: Ford CEO Shares Family Tidbit About Chris Farley And ‘Tommy Boy’

By Chris Katje

Today, 7:22 PM

“We’re family, we’re gonna be doing lots of dumb stuff together. Wait ‘til Christmas!” Released in 1995, “Tommy Boy” wasn’t a huge hit at the box office (although it was profitable) or with critics. The movie garnered a cult-like following and is one of the most quotable movies of the 1990s for a certain generation.

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Razzies Rescind Slam At Bruce Willis After Actor Is Diagnosed With Aphasia

By Phil Hall

Today, 7:22 PM

The Razzie Awards, an annual alternative to the Academy Awards that celebrates the year’s worst film achievements, has rescinded a category it created for Bruce Willis’ less-than-stellar recent films following the news that the actor is retiring following a

SPY

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Disney Vs. Netflix: Pushing ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Release Date Sets Up Epic Weekend Streaming Battle In May

By Chris Katje

Today, 7:22 PM

A leading media company is pushing back the release date of one of its most anticipated original series for 2022. The delay now sets up an epic battle with a streaming rival.

DIS

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This Crypto Exchange Is Sponsoring The 2022 Grammy Awards

By Samyuktha Sriram

Today, 7:22 PM

The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance will sponsor the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.

BTC

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Here’s How Many People Watched ‘Bridgerton’ Season 2 In Its First Three Days

By Chris Katje

Today, 7:22 PM

The highly anticipated second season of Netflix hit “Bridgerton” hit the streaming platform on Friday, March 25, 2022. Here’s a look at how many people watched the show in its first weekend and what’s ahead.

NFLX

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Indian-American Oscar Winner Blasts Chris Rock For Putting Him Among ‘Four White Guys’

By Phil Hall

Today, 7:22 PM

Will Smith wasn’t the only person unhappy with Chris

DIS

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Gender Neutral Greetings At Disney Parks? Rabbis Say Company Succumbed ‘To A Woke Mob’

By Phil Hall

Today, 7:22 PM

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) is wading deeper into its new focus on sexual orientation and gender identity by removing all use of traditional gender identities at its theme parks. This new focus has generated a complaint from an organization of Orthodox Jewish rabbis.

DIS

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Chris Rock Fans Are Forking Over A Ton Of Money For Standup Tour After Will Smith Slap At The Oscars

By Chris Katje

Today, 7:22 PM

Following the slap heard around the world, comedian Chris Rock is headed back to the comedy stage for his first tour in five years. The interest in Rock has led to a surge in ticket prices and additional show dates added, making comedy venues and ticket resellers the big winners from the incident at the Academy Awards.

DIS

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After Formula One Success, Netflix Is Filming A Docuseries On This Sport

By Chris Katje

Today, 7:22 PM

A streaming giant is expanding its coverage of sports leagues with a new docuseries set to follow an international sport that could gain in popularity in the U.S. with the additional coverage.

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