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Was Chris Rock’s ‘GI Jane’ Oscars Joke In The Script?

Today, 2:35 AM

A new report says the joke made by Chris Rock during Sunday night’s Academy Awards that triggered Will Smith to approach the comedian during the live broadcast and slap him across the face was not scripted.

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Investing in Connection: What’s Next for the Online Dating Industry

By JTRipton

Today, 2:35 AM

In February of 2021, Bumble Inc. (NASDAQ: BMBL) investors felt the love when the company announced its IPO at $43 per share. And ever since then, Bumble and its rival Match Group, Inc.

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Is ‘Halo’ A Hit For Paramount+? Here’s The Record It Broke

By Chris Katje

Today, 2:35 AM

Among the video game franchises to get an adaptation to a show or movie is Halo, a popular franchise from Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT). The new show is breaking records for one streaming company.

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The Other Oscars Controversy: Omitting Bob Saget And Others From The ‘In Memoriam’ Segment

By Phil Hall

Today, 2:35 AM

While the lion’s share of post-Oscar telecast talk centered on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock when the latter made a joke at the expense of Smith’s wife, actress Jada Pinkett Smith, a

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Shaquille O’Neal And Steph Curry Win Oscars: Here Are The 6 Other Athletes To Win An Academy Award

By Chris Katje

Today, 2:35 AM

The 94th Academy Awards were filled with top stories such as Beyonce performing, the chance for Lin-Manuel Miranda to join the EGOT club, Will Smith

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How Athletes Are Speaking Out Against The Russia-Ukraine War

By AJ Fabino

Today, 2:35 AM

This article was co-authored by Giada Palma As the Russian-Ukraine war continues to rage, athletes from around the globe are speaking out against the ongoing conflict. Soccer Players Speak Out

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How SocialFi Can Speed Up Web 3.0 Adoption

By Benzinga Contributor

Today, 2:35 AM

By Philip Gunwhy, Partner and Brand Strategist at Blockasset.co, the first verified athlete NFT ecosystem built on Solana (CRYPTO: SOL)

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Will Smith Says He Was ‘Out Of Line’ And ‘Wrong’ In Public Apology To Chris Rock

By Rachit Vats

Today, 2:35 AM

Will Smith on Monday issued a public apology to fellow actor and comedian Chris Rock for striking him at the 94th Academy Awards ceremony.

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8 Shocking Moments In Oscars History: Will Smith Slaps Chris Rock, Littlefeather Accepts For Brando, ‘La La Land’ Or ‘Moonlight’?

By AJ Fabino

Today, 2:35 AM

The Academy Awards is a ceremony that honors individuals in the film industry for their artistic and technical merit.

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Return Of The Meme Markets? 11 Stocks Surging Today

By AJ Fabino

Today, 2:35 AM

It’s 2022, and the meme markets seem to be back in full force. The catalysts are plentiful, and retail investors seem primed for another 2021 ape-like run. Reddit’s WallStreetBets page has been on fire over the last week, with GameStop being mentioned 1,221 times on Monday.

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