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Kim Masters / Hollywood Reporter:
Netflix Backs Away from Will Smith Film ‘Fast and Loose’ (Exclusive) — The project had already lost director David Leitch before the infamous Oscars slap, and now the streaming service has quietly moved the film to the back burner in the awards ceremony's wake, according to sources.
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Jordan Moreau / Variety:
Denzel Washington Weighs In on Will Smith Slap: ‘Who Are We to Condemn?’ … After consoling Will Smith after Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, Denzel Washington has now spoken publicly about what happened at last Sunday's awards show. — Washington attended author …
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Deadline:
“Heartbroken” Will Smith Resigns From Academy Ahead Of Decision On His Future After Oscar Slap Of Chris Rock
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Jessica Bennett / Page Six:
‘Heartbroken’ Will Smith resigns from the Academy after slapping Chris Rock
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Carly Beech / Daily Star:
The Chase's Anne Hegerty's mum feared she'd become ‘snob’ over family confession — The Chase star Anne Hegerty has confessed her mum was always incredibly fearful that the news of her family tree would turn the ITV quizzer into a “snob” due to her “posh” ties
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Emma Pryer / Mirror.co.uk:
Tom Parker helped woman who died six weeks earlier through shared brain tumour hell — Grieving parents of Amani Liaquat say The Wanted star Tom Parker, who died aged 33 this week from a brain tumour, helped their daughter in her tragic fight with the same condition
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The Sun
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Mo'Nique & Lee Daniels Patch ‘Precious’ Feud; She'll Replace Octavia Spencer In Netflix Thriller ‘Demon House’ — EXCLUSIVE: After not speaking for 13 years, Oscar-winning Precious star Mo'Nique has been set by that film's director Lee Daniels to replace Octavia Spencer in Demon House …
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Nicholas Rice / People.com:
Mo'Nique and Lee Daniels Reconcile Years After Precious Feud: ‘So Sorry for Hurting You’ — Mo'Nique previously accused director Lee Daniels and others of blackballing her for not promoting the 2009 film Precious during awards season … Mo'Nique and Lee Daniels are letting bygones be bygones.
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Kaitlin Reilly / Yahoo Entertainment:
Kanye West's rep says reports of him ‘going away to get help’ in wake of Kim Kardashian split are ‘simply untrue’ — American television and social media personality — Reports that Kanye West is seeking help following the recent conflict with his ex-wife Kim Kardashian …
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Matt Schudel / Washington Post:
Bill Fries, who had No. 1 hit as C.W. McCall with ‘Convoy,’ dies at 93 … Bill Fries, an advertising executive better known by his stage name, C.W. McCall, who had hit country records in the 1970s about long-haul truck driving during the height of the citizens band radio craze and whose song …
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ABC News:
Miranda Lambert on missing this year's Grammys — “I'm slammed this month, with the record coming out and everything.” — Miranda Lambert is telling fans she can't attend this year's Grammy Awards. — “I'm not getting to go again,” the artist shared in an interview with ABC Audio …
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YouTube:
Jimmy Fallon & Jimmy Kimmel Swap Shows in April Fools' Day Prank — In honor of April Fools' Day Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon decided to pull an epic prank on everyone and switch shows for the night. Jimmy Fallon came to Hol...
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Sophie Hamilton / HELLO!:
Kate Middleton's most colourful wardrobe moments - can you spot the colour she never wears? … The Duchess of Cambridge is just like her Majesty the Queen when it comes to her style choices. The royal is a big fan of vibrant hues and can rock any colour that she sports.
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Marie Claire
Hannah Hargrave / HELLO!:
Savannah Guthrie shares health update as she admits it's ‘baby steps’ … Savannah Guthrie was on the receiving end of some unpleasant jibes on Friday after she shared an update on her recent injury. — The Today show presenter has unfortunately damaged her foot, forcing her to wear slippers during her hosting duties.
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