Chris Rock referenced the Oscars slap in a new comedy special. (Photo: Mark Mainz/Getty Images) Chris Rock referenced his now infamous Oscars slap during a tour stop in Atlanta, just hours after Will Smith released an apology video. In March, Smith slapped Rock on stage during the 2022 Academy Awards after the comedian made a joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith‘s lack of hair, comparing her to a character in the movie G.I. Jane. Pinkett-Smith has been outspoken about her struggles with alopecia,… Source link
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“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below.” Kevin Costner doesn’t need a cowboy hat to grab everyone’s attention. Case in point, at Sunday night’s 94th Academy Awards, the Yellowstone star was at the center of a Twitter frenzy after fans spotted him several times during the ceremony. As it turns out, the cameras at the 2022 Oscars also captured a one-of-a-kind behind the scenes moment between Kevin, Nicole Kidman and Kenneth… Source link
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Looking for more celebrity and entertainment news? Sign up for Yahoo Lifestyle Canada’s newsletter! Halle Berry and Amanda Seyfried. Images via Getty Images. The Oscars red carpet never fails to disappoint fans looking to indulge in this season’s most coveted — and expensive — designs in fashion. As as the most important awards ceremony and red carpet in the world, the Academy Awards is always filled with decadent couture designs and glamorous high fashion looks. From Chanel to Gucci and… Source link
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One commercial during the 2021 Oscars generated nearly as much buzz as some of the nominees. A Google ad featuring a pair of grandparents who are deaf using various pieces of technology to communicate amid the pandemic broke the hearts of many viewers. As a CODA, or “child of deaf adults,” Googler Tony has always shared a unique bond with his parents. But when the pandemic forced a physical distance between them, they found new ways — and a new reason — to stay close. ?
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Media giant ABC (DIS) is seeking $2 million for 30-second ad spots during this year’s Oscars telecast on April 25, according to Variety. Last year, the network reportedly charged up to $2.8 million for a 30-second spot, whereas 2019’s show saw ads sell for an average $1.98 million — a decline of 5% from 2018, according to market research company Kantar Media. (Source: Kantar Media Division) The most recent estimate, although historically on par with year’s past, is still surprising… Source link
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