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The Oscars gained 1.5 million viewers after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock

Posted 4 years ago

Some have said the Will Smith slap against comedian Chris Rock was a ratings stunt to get viewers onto the Oscars broadcast. I don’t believe it was. Considering the negative press Will Smith is getting (and some for Chris Rock...

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The Academy “will take a few weeks” to investigate the Will Smith & Chris Rock incident

Posted 4 years ago

While the matter seems pretty cut and dry, the already infamous Will Smith and Chris Rock slap is going to take a little time to investigate. A letter to Academy members, per Deadline, indicates that they will “explore further action...

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Jim Carrey says the standing ovation for Will Smith at the Oscars sickened him

Posted 4 years ago

Ever since Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, everyone and their grandmother has taken to social media to weigh in on the matter. Some people still think it was all an act, while others stand firm on either...

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Chris Rock’s standup tour sees a surge in ticket sales following Will Smith slap

Posted 4 years ago

It was the slap heard around the world and it has dominated the industry headlines since Will Smith stepped onto the Oscar stage and slapped comedian Chris Rock over a joke regarding his wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith. Will Smith has begun...

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Chris Rock declines to file a police report against Will Smith after Oscars slap

Posted 4 years ago

We should be talking about Will Smith winning his first Oscar for his role in King Richard but instead, the headlines are all about his already infamous slapping of Chris Rock after the comedian made an in bad taste joke...

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CODA’s PGA & WGA wins give the film a great shot at Best Picture glory at the Oscars

Posted 4 years ago

This was the final weekend of Oscar voting (ballots are due at 5:00 PM PST on Tuesday) and this also was the final weekend of Guild results as well. The PGA (Producers Guild of America) and WGA (Writers Guild of...

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The Oscars are dropping 8 categories from live telecast in the latest bid to improve ratings

Posted 4 years ago

The Academy Awards are set for March 27, 2022, and ABC and The Academy are making what they believe to be the proper moves to improve the dwindling ratings for Hollywood’s biggest. In a decision that has angered some cinephiles,...

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Seth Rogen thinks shrinking viewership for the Oscars is because people don’t care about them

Posted 4 years ago

This could very well be the most obvious explanation as to why the ratings for the Oscars have seen steady declines in recent years but I respect someone who is involved in Hollywood for stating it. Seth Rogen is wondering...

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Biggest Oscar snubs, surprises include omissions for Lady Gaga, Denis Villeneuve, Leonardo DiCaprio, more

Posted 4 years ago

Another year, another morning where the Academy announces their nominees for the Oscars. Some people wake up to their early morning call congratulating them on their nominations while everyone else’s phone stays silent. This year was definitely no different as...

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94th annual Academy Award nominations unveiled; The Power of the Dog leads with 12 nominations

Posted 4 years ago

The nominations for the 94th annual Academy Awards were unveiled this morning during a live presentation hosted by Leslie Jordan and Tracee Ellis Ross. 23 categories were revealed during a live stream that was made available on Oscar.com, Oscars.org, the...

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