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Falcons add four limited partners to ownership group

Falcons owner Arthur Blank has added four new limited partners to the team's ownership group.

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Don Cheadle joins star-studded cast for Fight Night crime series

Learn about the latest addition to the star-studded cast of the upcoming Peacock series Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist and the intriguing true crime...

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Why Kevin Hart Passed On Playing Santa Claus In Disney+’s Dashing Through The Snow, According To The Producer

Disney+'s Dashing Through the Snow producer Will Packer explains why Kevin Hart dropped out of the holiday film.

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Adobe, USC Annenberg Unveil List of 100 Most Inclusive Films

First-ever Inclusion List ranks the 100 most inclusive theatrically-released films from 2019 to 2022 as well as distributors

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They forged enduring friendships from massive, same-name group chats

A 2500-member "Council of Bens," a Web 1.0 hangout for people named "Tahnee," and other exclusive online spaces for people with the same name.

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Questlove among honorees of Al Sharpton’s 2022 Triumph Awards

NEW YORK — Civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton has chosen a few entertainment powerhouses as the recipients of this year’s National Action Network Triumph Awards.

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Beast: Idris Elba says daughter didn’t speak to him for weeks after not landing role in his film

Actor’s 20-year-old daughter auditioned to play his daughter in the movie

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Oscars producer Will Packer praises Will Smith’s ‘transparent’ apology for slapping Chris Rock

Whether or not it was a performance, it’s getting some critical acclaim.

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Samuel L. Jackson has no regrets. Except maybe for how the Oscars played out.

LOS ANGELES — If you want to soak in a moment of pure joy — and who doesn't these days? — watching Samuel L. Jackson receive an honorary Oscar from Denzel Washington at this year's Governors Awards should do the trick.

Los Angeles Times

Here’s what really happened after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars

LOS ANGELES — “Officially, we don’t want you to leave. We want you to stay.”

Los Angeles Times

Here’s what really happened after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars

LOS ANGELES — “Officially, we don’t want you to leave. We want you to stay.”

Los Angeles Times

Chris Rock's brother Tony takes another furious swipe at Will Smith over Oscars slap

Chris Rock's brother Tony has stood up for the comedian in a series of digs at Will Smith as he referenced thatOscars slap during his latest stand-up show

Daily Mirror

Will Smith quits the Oscars academy – but that won’t make his troubles go away

The actor could still lose a string of major roles despite resigning and apologising for attacking Chris Rock – and may yet face legal action

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'Heartbroken' Will Smith resigns from the Academy after Chris Rock Oscars slap

The I Am Legend actor says he "deprived" his fellow award nominees and winners of their "opportunity to celebrate".

The Guardian - US

Will Smith resigns from Academy, saying he betrayed its trust

Actor will accept ‘any further consequences’ the body’s board considers appropriate after Oscars slap

Tribune News Service

Will Smith resigns from Academy after Oscars slap

Will Smith resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday, five days after slapping Chris Rock onstage at the Oscars.

The Independent UK

Will Smith resigns from the Academy following his ‘inexcusable’ Oscars behaviour

The actor said he had ‘betrayed the trust’ of the organisation in a statement.

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Will Smith resigns from the academy amid Oscars slap fallout

LOS ANGELES — Five days after sending a shock wave through Hollywood by striking presenter Chris Rock on live television, Oscar winner Will Smith has resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

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Will Smith resigns from Oscars Academy over slap

LOS ANGELES: Will Smith resigned from the body that awards the Oscars on Friday, five days after he assaulted comedian Chris Rock during a live global broadcast.

AFP

Will Smith resigns from Oscars Academy over Rock slap

Los Angeles (AFP) - Will Smith resigned from the body that awards the Oscars on Friday, five days after he assaulted comedian Chris Rock during a live global broadcast.

AFP

Rock's professionalism allowed Oscars to go on after slap: producer

Los Angeles (AFP) - Chris Rock's professionalism after being assaulted by Will Smith on live television was what allowed the Oscars to go on, the show's producer said in comments broadcast Friday.

Los Angeles Times

Oscars producer Will Packer initially thought Will Smith, Chris Rock staged that slap

LOS ANGELES — First-time Oscars producer Will Packer has shed more light on the immediate aftermath of that infamous Oscars slap. Appearing on "Good Morning America" on Friday, Packer explained what happened behind the scenes after "King Richard" star Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock on Sunday, then returned to…

The Guardian - UK

What next for Will Smith after Oscars slap? Hollywood divided over the star’s future

Reaction to the Academy Awards incident has veered from acceptance to outrage – and even boredom. With an Oscar-tipped movie in the pipeline for 2023, the star has many options, including baring his soul on a chatshow

Daily Mirror

Chris Rock had 'tears in his eyes' performing first show since Will Smith's slap

Chris Rock, 57, reportedly told the audience to 'let him be all misty' as he arrived on stage for his first stand-up show since he was slapped at the Oscars by Will Smith with tears in his eyes

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