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The slap heard round the world happened at the 2022 Academy Awards when actor Will Smith slapped actor and comedian Chris Rock live on stage over a joke made about Smith’s wife. Now, nearly a year after the event took place, Rock is ready to make jokes about Smith and one streaming company...

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As one of the richest people in the world, Bill Gates can pick and choose how to spend his fortune. One unique item owned by Gates is in his office and a centerpiece of discussion for those lucky enough to see it. Many people have no idea it exists. What Happened: Over the years, many have come to...

The slap heard around the world happened at the 2022 Academy Awards and saw Will Smith receive a 10-year ban from the annual award show — and take a hit in his movie career, with multiple projects being put on hold. Smith could soon be added to a highly anticipated movie, according to a new,...

The 2022 year is coming to an end and will take with it quite a few top news stories that happened throughout the year. Many of them were directly related to what people were looking for on Google, the search engine giant owned by Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL). The top 10 most-...

A comedy tour featuring Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock is generating strong demand, with the two comedians having their own viral moments in 2022 thanks to streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) and an infamous slap at the Academy Awards. The duo’s Sunday show featured a surprise...

After a scandal rocked the Hollywood Foregin Press Association, canceling the annual Golden Globes ceremony in 2022, the show returns on Jan. 10, 2023 with awards covering the best in movies and television. Here is a look at the nominees for the 80th annual Golden Globes and which companies are...

After months away from the Hollywood spotlight, Will Smith could have his shot at redemption with a highly anticipated movie coming to theaters and on a major streaming platform. What Happened: In one of the most talked about entertainment stories of 2021, Will Smith slapped Academy Award host...

Elon Musk is showing an interest in stand-up comedy, as he recently tweeted that comedian Chris Rock has invited him to open at one of his shows, and Musk is pretty happy about it.  Last week, a graphic designer at the Dogecoin Foundation shared a video clip from Musk's SNL monologue. In...

This article was originally published on Aug. 12, 2022. Serena Williams, arguably the greatest female tennis player of all time, has dominated the sport over the last several decades. In August, she announced her retirement from the sport to focus on building a family. The Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE)...

Will Smith was regrettably the biggest story of the Academy Awards back in March after full-on slapping Chris Rock across the face for making a lewd joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, which resulted in Smith's resignation from the Academy. What Happened: On Friday, Smith finally...

The 94th Academy Awards featured a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith and “The Slap” heard around the world. Pinkett Smith has remained quiet about the event until this week. Here’s what she had to say about the incident. What Happened: Comedian Chris Rock made a joke about Pinkett...

Sometimes movie franchises can face an end due to problems with a star from the franchise. Media companies face a tough challenge of re-casting the role or moving on from the franchise. One massive movie star could be helping a media company move on from two different stars for two massive...

Great fame often comes with greater money. The entertainment industry is worth more than $2 trillion, and the A-list celebrities within it are among the highest-paid people in the world. As some of the world’s top earners, celebrities are often called to action when there is a...

Movie collectors could have a new piece of can't-miss memorabilia thanks to a trading card from Leaf. What Happened: Leaf Trading Cards offered a limited time trading card featuring worn materials from both Will Smith and Chris Rock. The card features the word "Gazette" at the top and...