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30 March 2022, 10:09 AM
Old video of Will Smith joking about a man’s baldness goes viral
A video from the 1990s of noted Hollywood actor Will Smith joking about a man’s baldness resurfaced online just hours after his infamous Oscars slap.
30 March 2022, 07:45 AM
Jada Pinkett Smith speaks up, Chris Rock’s comedy tour ticket sales surge
Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage at the 2022 Oscars. Since the controversial incident, Jada Pinkett Smith has spoken up for the first on Instagram, while Chris Rock’s Comedy tour ticket sales surged after the Oscars fiasco.
30 March 2022, 06:50 AM
American actress Courtney Coffeyy to star opposite Shakib Khan in ‘Rajkumar’
The first look of Shakib Khan’s upcoming film, “Rajkumar”, directed by Himel Ashraf, was launched on the superstar’s birthday at World Fair Marina Convention Hall, New York.
29 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Deepika Padukone bags Time100 Impact Award
Deepika Padukone was recently honoured with a feature in the Time100 Impact Awards.
29 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Frustrated with delays on release dates: Mim
Bidya Sinha Mim is currently busy shooting for her Eid tele-fiction, alongside Tahsan in Mabrur Rashid Bannah’s “We are husband and wife”.
29 March 2022, 18:00 PM
‘The Kashmir Files’ to stream on ZEE5 from April
Noted Indian director Vivek Agnihotri's “The Kashmir Files” has been running successfully in theatres, crossing the Rs 200-crore mark.
29 March 2022, 11:23 AM
Chris Rock’s team dispels false apology circulating online
Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage at the 2022 Oscars. The noted Hollywood actor issued a public apology to Rock and The Academy on his Instagram account after the ceremony, where he took home the award for Best Actor.
29 March 2022, 11:09 AM
Many on social media thought the 'Oscars slap' was staged
In the minutes and hours after Will Smith accosted and slapped Chris Rock before a live audience of millions, social media platforms lit up with a breathless and emphatic hot take: Surely, multitudes insisted, the whole thing was staged.
29 March 2022, 10:52 AM
Will Smith, Chris Rock offered $30 million to fight in boxing ring
Boxing promoter Jake Paul has offered Will Smith and Chris Rock $15 million each to step in the ring and settle their differences after Smith slapped Rock during Sunday's Oscars awards ceremony.
29 March 2022, 06:52 AM
Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock after academy condemns slap
Will Smith apologized to Chris Rock on Monday for slapping the comedian at Sunday night's Oscars ceremony, issuing a statement after the film academy said it might take action against Smith for an incident that overshadowed the industry's top awards.
29 March 2022, 02:48 AM
A slap that overshadowed achievements
The 94th Academy awards were historic, but not in the sense that you are probably thinking.
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM
KGF: Chapter 2 trailer promises more fireworks
As KGF: Chapter 2 looks to have its much anticipated release on April 14, the trailer dropped recently to increase audience expectations. The three-minute long trailer starred Yash, Srinidhi Shetty, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon and Prakash Raj.
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Oscars 2022: A showcase of masterpieces, memories, and mishaps
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28 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Will Smith slaps Chris Rock on stage, apologizes upon winning Oscar
Best actor nominee Will Smith smacked presenter Chris Rock in the face with an open hand and shouted a vulgarity at the comedian for making a joke about his wife’s appearance at the Oscars ceremony on Sunday.
28 March 2022, 04:30 AM
Oscars 2022: Will Smith wins first Oscar for ‘King Richard’, ‘CODA’ wins Best Picture
Will Smith took home his first Academy Award on Sunday night for playing Richard Williams — father and tennis mentor to Venus and Serena Williams — in “King Richard.”
28 March 2022, 03:04 AM
Safiya carries ‘Nikhoj’: Sporshia
Orchita Sporshia, has been garnering tremendous praise for her performance as Safiya in Chorki’s web-series “Nikhoj”. In a chat with The Daily Star, the “Kathbirali” actress opens up about “Nikhoj”, her upcoming ventures, and more.
27 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Key nominations for the 2022 Academy Awards
Winners of the 94th Academy Awards, the highest honors in the film industry, will be announced on Sunday in a live ceremony from Los Angeles.
27 March 2022, 10:57 AM
James Bond reality show in the works
Amazon’s Prime Video recently announced a James Bond–inspired reality competition series, “007’s Road to a Million.”
26 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Cameras roll for Eid productions
Shooting for Eid-Ul-Fitr productions have begun in full swing. After two years of the coronavirus pandemic, cast and crew members are spending busy days at various shooting spots in the country, including Pubail and Gazipur. Makers are looking to explore different storylines and genres.
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