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Chris Rock's first comedy show since Will Smith slapped him is sending ticket resell prices way up - CNBC

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Actor Chris Rock speaks onstage during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 27, 2022. Robyn Beck | Afp | Getty Images Chris Rock has yet to publicly address being slapped by Will Smith during the 94th annual Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday. Fans are banking on the chance that could change Wednesday night. Rock is set to perform two back-to-back shows at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston, and the anticipation has sent second-market ticket sales soaring, according to social media posts and resell websites. StubHub, a ticket exchange and resale company, said it saw 25x the daily sales for Rock's shows in the days following the Oscar incident, exceeding cumulative sales for the comedian's tour during the entire month of March. "At this stage in his tour, on an average day, we'd expect to see a spike in sales in the 24 or 48 hours prior to a show date as last-minute sales roll in – but it is incredibly unusual to see the spik...

The Wanted's Tom Parker Dies at 33 After Cancer Diagnosis: 'He Fought Until the Very End,' Says Wife - PEOPLE

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Jada Pinkett Smith posts about 'healing' amid Oscars controversy - CNN

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Subscribe to CNN+ to watch Cari Champion and Jemele Hill answer viewer questions about Will Smith's jaw-dropping Oscars moment. Submit your questions now and tune in Tuesday at 5:30pm ET to watch live. You can sign up for CNN+ at CNNPlus.com. (CNN) Jada Pinkett Smith posted a message on her verified Instagram account Tuesday, her first since her husband Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars for joking about her. The post was only words with no accompanying caption. "This is a season for healing and I'm here for it," it read. The "Matrix" star has been at the center of controversy since Rock, while presenting at Sunday's Academy Awards, joked about her closely-cropped hair. "Jada I love you, 'G.I. Jane 2,' can't wait to see it," Rock said. In the film "G.I. Jane" star Demi Moore shaves her head. Will Smith took offense to the joke as Pinkett Smith suffers from hair loss due to alopecia. He strode on s...

The Royal Family Arrive for Prince Philip Service - The Royal Family Channel

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Apple TV Plus is first streaming service to win Best Picture at the Oscars - The Verge

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CODA has become the first film from a streaming service to win best picture at the Oscars, in a sign of the growing dominance of streamers like Apple, Netflix, and Amazon at Hollywood’s most prestigious awards ceremony. The Apple TV Plus film follows the struggles of Ruby Rossi (Emilia Jones), the only hearing member in a deaf family, as she tries to explore a life away from her family. Apple acquired the rides to CODA for $25 million in a bidding war after its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival last year. As well as winning best picture, CODA ’s Troy Kotsur won best supporting actor for his role in the film, and its writer-director Siân Heder also took away the award for best adapted screenplay. Kotsur is the first Deaf actor to have won an acting Oscar since 1986, when his CODA co-star Marlee Matlin won best actress for her role in Children of a Lesser God, Variety notes . Streaming services have seen films nominated for best picture several times before, but until now n...

Music world mourns loss of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins after his death in Colombia - CBS Mornings

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See Mammoth WVH Honor Taylor Hawkins With ‘My Hero’ Cover - Rolling Stone

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Wolfgang Van Halen ’s Mammoth WVH paid tribute to Taylor Hawkins with an emotional rendition of Foo Fighters ’ “My Hero” during the band’s concert Saturday in Boston. Introducing the song, a choked-up Van Halen told the crowd that the drummer, who died Friday at the age of 50 , “was a hero to me, and a hero to all of us, and a hero to countless people, so we feel this is necessary.” Mammoth WVH then launched into the Foo Fighters’ 1997 classic, with Van Halen first helping out on drums before taking centerstage for “My Hero.” Van Halen previously tweeted following news of Hawkins’ death in Bogota, Colombia, “I’ll never forget meeting Taylor on tour in San Diego in 2012. He was such a ridiculously kind man. The dude just emanated cool. Him, my pops and I talked for as long as we could until we had to leave.” pic.twitter.com/umgtKhT7LH — Wolf Van Halen 🐺 🚐 🙌 (@WolfVanHalen) March 26, 2022 He continued, “An incredible drummer and singer, he was a constant inspiration to me ...

Oscars 2022 Red Carpet: Live Updates and Photos - The New York Times

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KYIV, Ukraine — He has spoken with two movie stars by video call from the bombarded and encircled city of Kyiv. His aides lobbied the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for an Oscar night show of support. He rereleased his own television show on Netflix in the middle of the war. President Volodymyr Zelensky, the actor turned wartime leader of Ukraine, has dedicated most of his public appearances to appeals to Western nations for lethal weaponry to fight the Russians: tanks, jets and missiles. But Mr. Zelensky, who before he became president had starred in romantic comedies and performed stand-up routines, has also pressed for celebrities and artists to speak up for his country, in what aides say is a worthwhile effort to solidify Ukraine’s global soft power advantage over Russia. “We live in the modern world, and we know that opinion makers and celebrities are important,” said Ekaterine Zguladze, a former deputy minister of interior now involved in the Ukrainian governme...

Kylie Jenner’s Ex Tyga Supports Travis Scott at 1st Performance Since Astroworld Tragedy - Us Weekly

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Kylie Jenner, Tyga and Travis Scott. Shutterstock (3) Travis Scott returned to the stage for the first time since the November 2021 Astroworld Festival tragedy , which left several fans dead after a crowd surge. “He was in a good mood. He DJ’d for a bit and also came closer to the crowd and sang a few of his songs,” an eyewitness exclusively tells  Us Weekly. T he 30-year-old “Sicko Mode” rapper performed in Los Angeles a t Darren Dzienciol and Richie Akiva ’s Oscars 2022 Party on Saturday, March 26. Scott — who welcomed his second child with girlfriend Kylie Jenner in February — performed shortly after midnight at the Bel Air estate party in Los Angeles. The source notes that he didn’t say much into the microphone besides his musical set, but he had a special guest cheering him on. Tyga — who previously dated the 24-year-old Kylie Cosmetics founder on and off between 2014 and 2017 — was spotted in the VIP section with his friends, listening to Scott’s performance. ...

Phil Collins And Genesis Bid Farewell To Touring In Final London Show - Deadline

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Box Office: Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum’s ‘The Lost City’ Takes Down ‘The Batman’ With $31 Million Debut - Variety

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Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum ’s screwball romantic comedy “ The Lost City ” collected $31 million at North American theaters over the weekend, a promising sign that Netflix hasn’t completely seized on the meet-cute market. Of course, Paramount , which is behind “The Lost City,” did not rely only on positive reviews — or the tease of Tatum’s bare behind — to fuel ticket sales. The on-screen chemistry between Bullock and Tatum, who were inescapable on social media, billboards and in trailers while promoting the film, were key in getting audiences to cinemas. That’s a huge accomplishment in an era where familiar franchises have been dictating commercial success (at least, compared to the promise of A-list stars). At the same time, “The Lost City,” an original adventure that has been described as “Romancing the Stone” meets “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” indicates that romantic comedies haven’t entirely fallen out of favor with moviegoers. Even by pre-pandemic standards, “The Lost C...

Kim Kardashian Channels Her Inner Surfer Girl In A Head To Toe Silver Look and Custom Nameplate Jewelry - Footwear News

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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Footwear News may receive an affiliate commission. Kim Kardashian sent kisses to the camera in her latest post to Instagram. The social media star stood before some greenery and a pool, making a kissy face towards the camera on Saturday while sporting a silver puffer jacket with a metallic finish. Kardashian draped the coat over a sporty silver top with a reflective iridescent sheen. The cutout top had the active silhouette of wetsuit, giving the entire look a futuristic surfer girl vibe for the California native. On the bottom, Kardashian opted for a pair of silvery-grey leggings that enhanced the body-conscious aesthetic. The look also played into the star’s signature style of monochromatic looks. The model, mogul and aspiring lawyer tends to play with textures while sporting a monochrome look to create a multi-layered ensemble with interesting pieces. The look is playful and futuristic, ...

Actor Sean Penn Threatens To Smelt His Oscars In Public If Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Is Not Invited To Speak At The Academy Awards - Deadline

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Sean Penn gives the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences an ultimatum regarding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of the Oscars tomorrow.  Penn, who took home the awards for Best Actor for the films Mystic River and Milk , told Acosta that the Oscars must have Zelensky on the program — otherwise, viewers and guests should boycott the ceremony. “If it turns out to be what is happening, I would encourage everyone involved, though it may be their moment, and I understand that, to celebrate their films, it is so much more importantly their moment to shine, and to protest and to boycott that Academy Awards . I myself, if it comes back to it, when I return, I will smelt mine in public,” Penn said. “I pray that’s not what happened. I pray there have not been arrogant people who consider themselves representatives of the greater good who have decided not to check in with leadership in Ukraine . So I’m going to hope that’s not what happened, and I hope everyone w...

Colombia AG releases Taylor Hawkins' preliminary toxicology screening - CNN

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(CNN) Colombia's Attorney General's Office released a preliminary "forensic medical study" Saturday following the death of Foo Fighters' drummer Taylor Hawkins. The report said a urine toxicology test was carried out on Hawkins and 10 substances were found, including THC, tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines and opioids. It added, "The National Institute of Forensic Medicine continues the medical studies to achieve total clarification of the events that led to the death of Taylor Hawkins" and the attorney general's office will continue to investigate his cause of death in a "timely manner." The band announced the news of Hawkins' death in a Friday statement, shortly before they were set to take the stage at a music festival in Bogotá. The cause of death was not disclosed. "The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins. His musical spirit and infectious laughte...

Lin-Manuel Miranda Will No Longer Attend Oscars After Wife Tests Positive for COVID-19 - Hollywood Reporter

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Lin-Manuel Miranda will no longer attend the 94th Annual Oscars on Sunday night at the Los Angeles Dolby Theatre in person after his wife tested positive for COVID-19. The award-winning singer-songwriter announced he would miss this year’s ceremony via his Twitter Saturday afternoon. “Made it to Hollywood… This weekend, my wife tested ➕ for COVID. She’s doing fine. Kids & I have tested [positive], but out of caution, I won’t be going to the Oscars tomorrow night,” he said. Made it to Hollywood… This weekend, my wife tested ➕ for COVID. She's doing fine. Kids & I have tested ➖, but out of caution, I won't be going to the Oscars tomorrow night. Cheering for my TickTickBoom & Encanto families w my own family, alongside all of you, ALL of you. -LMM — Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) March 26, 2022 “Cheering for my TickTickBoom & Encanto families w my own family, alongside all of you, ALL of you,” he concluded in his tweet. Miranda’s directorial debut, Ti...

Sean Penn calls for Oscars boycott if Ukraine's Zelensky isn't given chance to speak - New York Post

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Sean Penn is calling on Hollywood to boycott the Academy Awards if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is denied a chance to speak at the red-carpet event. “I would encourage everyone involved to know, though it may be their moment, and I understand that, to celebrate their films, it is so much more their moment to shine and to protest and to boycott that Academy Awards,” the controversial actor said in an appearance on CNN Saturday afternoon. Penn, 61, has won two Oscars and vowed to “smelt mine in public” if Zelensky is snubbed by the Academy. The Ukrainian leader has been in talks with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to make a video appearance during Sunday’s broadcast of the Oscars ceremony. Penn met with Zelensky while in Ukraine in February, when he was filming a documentary about the nation’s tensions and now war with Russia. Oscars ceremony co-host Amy Schumer floated the idea of having Zelensky speak at the event last week, People reported . “It is...

Kate and Prince William show off their yachting skills in the rain in new video from Bahamas regatta - Daily Mail

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Jolly boating weather! Kate and Prince William show off their yachting skills in the rain in new video from Bahamas regatta before final day's events on their Caribbean tour A newly released video shows the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge embracing their competitive sides in race In the choppy waters, the duke sailed to victory in the race against Kate today during a rain-affected regatta His boat came in about five minutes ahead of four others including one featuring the Duchess of Cambridge In the video caption, the couple thanked the teams for their hospitality and for enduring the poor weather  By Katie Feehan For Mailonline Published: 13:57 GMT, 26 March 2022 | Updated: 15:36 GMT, 26 March 2022 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge  embraced their competitive side during a boat race as they took park in 'a very special regatta' in the Bahamas ahead of their final day in the Caribbean. Prince William and Kate greeted crowds and local fishermen as they ...

‘The Lost City’ Looks to Seize Box Office Crown From ‘The Batman’ With $30 Million Opening Weekend - Variety

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After three weeks of “ The Batman ,” the domestic box office has a new leader. “ The Lost City ,” starring Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum, looks to claim the weekend’s top spot with a projected $30 million opening weekend. Paramount’s adventure rom-com blasted off to $11.5 million from 4,253 locations on its opening day, after grossing $2.5 million in Thursday previews . It’s an impressive start for a release hailing from a genre that hasn’t had the best track record of getting audiences into theaters over the past few years. “Lost City” isn’t your typical rom-com though, boasting a grand jungle setting, a penchant for violence and a sense of scale that could’ve helped convince ticket buyers to perceive the release as an event worth attending. In “The Lost City,” Bullock plays a romance novelist who is kidnapped by a billionaire (Daniel Radcliffe), who seeks to use her knowledge of an ancient language to find a treasure. Tatum plays the novelist’s hunky cover model who decides to...

Here's everything you need to know about the 2022 Oscars - The A.V. Club

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Photo: MARK RALSTON/AFP (Getty Images) After months of “ razzle dazzle ” and hullabaloo, the 2022 Oscars ceremony is now only days away. It’s time to finally see who will land at the top of the acting categories, and which film will take home the top prize for Best Picture. Ahead of the big night, The A.V. Club has created a guide to answer all your Oscars related questions, like “Who’s hosting?” and “How you can watch the awards ceremony at home?” When are the Oscars? The Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March 27, at the Dolby Theatre in L.A. Who are this year’s hosts? Regina Hall, Amy Schumer, and Wanda Sykes are hosting this year’s Oscars. This is the first time in three years that the ceremony will have a host. Each emcee will helm the ceremony for one hour before passing the baton to the next host. This year, Oscars producer Will Packer plans on keeping the show to a tight three-hour time slot. Who will hand out the awards? The long list of p...