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Will Smith banned from the Oscars for 10 years over Chris Rock slap
The motion picture academy on Friday banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards. The move comes after a meeting of the academy’s Board of Governors to discuss a response to Smith’s actions. “The 94th Oscars were meant…
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Rihanna makes debut on Forbes’ Billionaires List
Barbadian National Heroine and international superstar, Robyn Rihanna Fenty has made her debut on the Forbes Billionaire List. The 34-year-old has been valued by Forbes at US $1.7 billion, and ranks at #1,729 on the list, surpassing stars like Jay-Z (#2,076 with US $1.4 billion) and Tyler Perry (#2,578 with US $1 billion). Although she…
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Ministry to examine state of ARG; make effort to ready it for Carnival festivities
CABINET NOTES: The Minister of Creative Industries invited four experts from the Festivals Office to address the upcoming 2022 Carnival. The Officer responsible for finances explained that the Antigua Recreation Grounds (ARG) has been unused for more than two years and requires significant upgrading. The Minister of Works agreed that his Ministry would examine the…
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Jada Pinkett Smith told to ‘put on a f***ing wig’
Bill Maher dived into the Oscars controversy in his show on Friday, saying that Jada Pinkett Smith should ‘thank God’ that alopecia is her biggest medical concern. ‘If you are so lucky in life as to have that be your medical problem, just say ‘thank God,” the HBO Real Time host joked to his panelists,…
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Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap
Will Smith resigned Friday from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences following his Oscars night slap of Chris Rock and said he would accept any further punishment the organization imposed. A spokesperson for Smith issued a statement from the actor Friday afternoon. “I will fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct.…
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What is aphasia? Bruce Willis’ diagnosis, explained
On Wednesday, Bruce Willis’ family announced that he will be taking a step back from his career of almost 45 years due to an aphasia diagnosis. Aphasia is a medical condition that leaves patients struggling to verbally communicate. According to the Canada-based Aphasia Institute, aphasia is a language problem that masks a person’s inherent competence.…
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Witness the talent of Khadijah Simon and Mind Sound ‘Sessions by Soothe’
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Alopecia sufferer who’s been called GI Jane like Jada Pinkett Smith praises Will Smith for ‘showing strength’ by slapping Chris Rock
An alopecia sufferer who has been targeted with the same cruel insult as Will Smith’s wife has praised the Oscar winner’s explosive reaction. The 53-year-old Hollywood actor hit Chris Rock, 57, at last night’s awards ceremony after the comedian joked about Jada Pinkett Smith, 50, being set to make GI Jane 2 as a result…
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Will Smith slaps Chris Rock, then wins best actor Oscar
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Will Smith marched onto the Oscars stage and smacked Chris Rock, the unpredictable moment served as a jarring interruption to Hollywood’s feel-good celebration. But once Smith returned moments later to accept his first-ever Academy Award, he delivered a tearful apology for an act sure to overshadow his milestone achievement. He…
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Carnival 2022 calendar of events
The Ministry of Creative Industries and Innovation (MCII) would like to express its profound gratitude to all participating stakeholders for the Carnival consultations. As a consequence of the global pandemic, Antigua’s Carnival, dubbed the Caribbean’s Greatest Summer Festival, was forced on a two-year hiatus. However, with normalcy gradually enhancing the way of life, we are…
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Rihanna glows in pink lace dress while shopping with beau A$AP Rocky in LA
Rihanna was absolutely beaming on Wednesday afternoon as she picked up a few things on a shopping adventure with boyfriend A$AP Rocky in Los Angeles. The couple, who announced in late January that they’re expecting their first child together, were captured strolling down the sidewalk with their hands interlocked. Rihanna, 34, showed off her growing…