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Paul McCartney is stepping in to try and stop the surcharges on all your favorite dairy-alternative Starbucks beverages. The music legend teamed up with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals to ask Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson to reconsider his current approach to plant-based milk. McCartney wrote an open letter to the coffee franchise ahead

In the Netflix original series The Umbrella Academy, art imitates life. On Tuesday, Canadian actor Elliot Page, who plays Vanya Hargreeves in the Netflix series, announced that his character will come out as transgender. On both Twitter and Instagram, Page, 35, shared a still from Season 3 with the caption “Meet Viktor Hargreeves.” Meet Viktor

Marvel Cinematic Universe god and occasional singer Harry Styles has deigned to grant the lowly earth with a new single: “As It Was”, the first track from his forthcoming third album, Harry’s House. After making fans (literally) go in circles with a turntable teaser earlier this week, “As It Was” has officially hit the internet

On Tuesday night, the Whitney Museum of American Art held a VIP preview of the 2022 Whitney Biennial, the exhibition that, more than any in the country, pins down where the avant-garde is right now. This year’s show, called “Quiet as It’s Kept,” is curated by David Breslin and Adrienne Edwards, but regardless of who’s

Ticket sales for Chris Rock’s latest tour have spiked since the comedian was slapped by actor Will Smith during the Oscars on Sunday. That’s according to ticket sites TickPick and StubHub. In a statement emailed to Global News on Wednesday, TickPick said over 50 per cent of its sales for Chris Rock’s tour — which went

As recently as Tuesday, I’ve been on the record on this website several times saying that I believed we’ll get the sequel to Breath of the Wild‘s true subtitle at E3 this year. Of course, when you opine anything on the internet, you put yourself into the position of looking like a fool. And today,

Comedian Wanda Sykes, one of three hosts at the now-infamous 94th Academy Awards, has weighed in on the notorious on-stage slap that shocked audiences around the world. Sykes, 58, was en route from her trailer back to the Oscars theatre when Will Smith walked on stage to slap comedian Chris Rock for making a joke

Up until last spring, if you were a fan of Michelle Zauner and her experimental-pop band, Japanese Breakfast, you could luxuriate in a respectable amount of self-congratulation for dialing in early to the indie darling’s discography, particularly her critically acclaimed studio albums Soft Sounds From Another Planet (2017) and Psychopomp (2016). As the JBrekkie lore

Ahead of a sold-out gig at Carnegie Hall, the legendary DJ talked about his career beginnings, Afro-futurism, and returning to performance after COVID. By Osman Can Yerebakan March 31, 2022 Cristian Di Stefano Studio Every time techno pioneer Carl Craig DJs, whether it’s a 5 am rave at the Berlin nightclub Panorama Bar or New

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Wednesday said that Will Smith was asked to leave to Sunday’s Oscar ceremony after hitting Chris Rock but refused to do so. The academy’s board of governors met Wednesday to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Smith for violations against the group’s standards of conduct. The academy said

Comedian Chris Rock performed in public Wednesday for the first time since Oscar-winning actor Will Smith slapped him for a joke about Smith’s wife during the Academy Awards show. The nighttime performance in Boston comes just three days after Smith slapped Rock on the Oscars stage, stunning the crowd at the 94th Academy Awards and

Fret not after that tumultuous Bridgerton season 2 finale: Lady Whistledown will write again. Netflix announced way back on April 13, 2021, that it had already renewed the dazzling period romance for both a third and fourth season, just as the highly anticipated season 2 began filming in the U.K. Bridgerton is based on a

Bruce Willis is “stepping away” from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia. The 67-year-old’s daughter, Rumer, shared on Instagram Wednesday that her dad has “been experiencing some health issues … which is impacting his cognitive abilities.” Story continues below advertisement “As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the

Simone Ashley picked up an interesting new hobby during the pandemic, teaching herself how to tattoo after watching a prison tutorial on YouTube. The Bridgerton star stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday where she confessed to the host that she’s not only given herself, but also a number of her castmates, DIY tattoos. Ashley

Elliot Page’s character on Netflix’s hit comic book adaptation, The Umbrella Academy, will be coming out as transgender on the show to reflect the actor. With the third season of the series’ June debut quickly approaching, Page finally introduced us all to Viktor Hargreeves. From what trailer for this upcoming season has indicated, this is

Hilaria Baldwin is expecting for the seventh time. The star announced the happy news on her Instagram with a video of her breaking the news to the rest of the family. “After many ups and downs over the past few years, we have an exciting up and a huge surprise: another Baldwinito is coming this

Meanwhile, Jim Carrey and Howard Stern speak out against Will Smith, while Academy Board of Governors member Whoopi Goldberg said his Oscar “won’t be taken away.” By Grant Rindner March 29, 2022 Chris Rock onstage during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 27, 2022.Courtesy of Robyn Beck via Getty

The Flash star Ezra Miller was arrested in Hawaii on Monday after seemingly getting into a couple altercations with patrons of a karaoke bar in Hawaii. The Hawaii County police announced that the nonbinary actor was arrested early on Monday and charged with disorderly conduct and harassment, per Page Six. According to the police report,

Will Smith‘s slap seen around the world at the Oscars was clearly a crime, legal experts say, but the chances of prosecution are slim and even if convicted he’d likely face little more than a slap of his own – on the wrist. Smith left millions of witnesses stunned Sunday when he marched onto the

DC’s The Flash star Ezra Miller was arrested and charged at a karaoke bar in Hilo, Hawaii, shortly after midnight on Monday. Miller, who uses they/them pronouns, was charged with disorderly conduct and harassment after authorities allege they “became agitated while patrons at the bar began singing karaoke.” The report from the Hawaii Police Department

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There’s no doubt the most talked-about Oscars moment was when Will Smith climbed up on stage to slap presenter Chris Rock after Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shorn head. Smith stunned the Dolby Theatre crowd and viewers at home when he took the stage during Rock’s remarks after the comedian made a

On a day like today, it takes a lot to have a take so bad it can easily be called the #1 worst. So congratulations to Kayleigh McEnany for taking home the title. Speaking on the Fox News show Outnumbered, McEnany and her co-hosts condemned Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock during the Oscars, and

“It’s always a really nice relaxed environment,” says Cho, describing the day’s prep at Garner’s home, complete with a spread of crudités and snacks. “She made homemade chicken tenders!” When brainstorming the beauty look, the team aligned on a relaxed, modern version of Hollywood glamour. “We hit the sweet spot where it’s not too done

The day after slapping Chris Rock on the stage of the 94th Academy Awards, Will Smith issued an apology to the comedian, the academy and viewers at home, saying he was “out of line” and that his actions are “not indicative of the man I want to be.” The fallout of Sunday’s show continued Monday

A formal review is promised. By The Editors of GQ March 28, 2022 Will Smith attends the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 27, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California.Courtesy of Lionel Hahn via Getty Images. As if the last 16 hours of Slap Discourse on Twitter hasn’t

Quebec talent shone at Academy Awards bash Sunday night as Denis Villeneuve’s critically acclaimed Dune took home a decisive and leading six Oscars. The Montreal director’s science fiction epic came into the ceremony with 10 nominations, only second to to Netflix’s The Power of the Dog, which earned 12. Dune came away with six awards, mostly

For Oscars night, Garfield hoped to tell a different story on the red carpet, something he’s previously achieved by collaborating with Saint Lauren on a series of awards show season looks that incorporated varying silhouettes and a range of color.  “It’s been incredibly fun to work with the brilliant people on the team in creating

The Oscars, with all of its glamour and high fashion, delivered again. Hollywood’s A-list stars took to the red carpet ahead of the 94th Annual Academy Awards to show us the best looks that money can buy — and some that maybe should have been left on the rack. This year, pinks, pastels, and florals

Neilson BarnardGetty Images The 2022 Oscars telecast went off the rails after a mind-boggling unscripted moment, during which actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock. The incident appeared to be a reaction to the comedian’s joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, looking like “G.I. Jane.” (For context, Pinkett Smith has spoken openly about having