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Chris Rock Calls Oscars ‘F*cking A**holes’ for Snubbing Adam Sandler

Chris Rock Calls Oscars ‘F*cking A**holes’ for Snubbing Adam Sandler
Chris Rock is calling out the Academy Awards once again, but this time, it’s for snubbing his longtime pal Adam Sandler.

Rock, who was slapped by Best Actor winner Will Smith during the 2022 Oscars and subsequently turned down hosting this year’s ceremony, slammed the Academy for overlooking Sandler’s robust filmography during the ceremony for the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

“I’ve known this guy for 30 years,” Rock said of Sandler. “The Oscars, you know, they’re fucking assholes. And if they don’t want to give my man his props, we will tonight.”

Rock called his former “SNL” co-star “one of the greatest of all time.”

Sandler was poised to receive a Best Actor Oscar nomination for 2019 film “Uncut Gems.” His acclaimed past work also includes “Punch-Drunk Love,” which “TÁR” writer-director Todd Field recently called one of the best onscreen performances ever. Sandler has never
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Chris Rock disses Oscars at Adam Sandler ‘Mark Twain Prize’ event

Chris Rock disses Oscars at Adam Sandler ‘Mark Twain Prize’ event
Chris Rock may have turned down an invitation to present at the 95th annual Academy Awards earlier this month, but there was no way he was missing this.

On Sunday, he appeared in Washington, D.C. at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to celebrate his old buddy Adam Sandler. The star of “Billy Madison,” “Uncut Gems,” and the forthcoming “Murder Mystery 2” was being fêted as this year’s recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Rock came out and, upon seeing Paul Pelosi, referenced the bond the two shared—being physically attacked. Whereas the 82-year-old San Francisco businessman (and husband of former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi) was nearly killed by a deranged lunatic, Rock was merely whapped across the face by Will Smith.

Anyway, Rock discussed how when he first encountered Sandler he was set up to dislike him. Sandler had
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How to Watch ‘Adam Sandler: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize’ Live on Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku & Mobile

How to Watch ‘Adam Sandler: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize’ Live on Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku & Mobile
This weekend, you have the opportunity to watch Adam Sandler be presented with the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize, one of the most prestigious honors in comedy.. The live ceremony was pre-recorded on March 19 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall in Washington, DC. Now, audiences at home can tune in and enjoy the full event honoring Sandler’s years as an entertainer. It airs on CNN on Sunday, March 26 at 8 p.m. Et. You can watch CNN with a subscription to Sling TV. You can also watch with Directv Stream, Hulu Live TV, or YouTube TV.

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The 24th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor recognizes Sandler and his accomplishments in the comedy genre.
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Events of the Week: ‘Succession,’ ‘Yellowjackets’ and More

Events of the Week: ‘Succession,’ ‘Yellowjackets’ and More
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Succession, Yellowjackets, John Wick: Chapter 4 and A Good Person.

Succession premiere

Creator Jesse Armstrong and stars Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook (who debuted her baby bump), Kieran Culkin, Nicholas Braun, Alan Ruck, Matthew Macfadyen, J. Smith-Cameron and Alexander Skarsgård walked the carpet for the fourth and final season of the HBO hit drama on Monday in NYC.

Nicholas Braun, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Jeremy Strong, Brian Cox, Matthew Macfadyen and Jesse Armstrong Alexander Skarsgard Sarah Snook and husband Dave Lawson

John Wick: Chapter 4 premiere

Just days after Lance Reddick’s death, the John Wick team premiered their latest film in Hollywood on Monday in his honor, with stars including Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Ian McShane and director Chad Stahelski wearing blue ribbons in tribute.
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Tyler James Williams Says ‘Everybody Hates Chris’ Producer Told Him He’d ‘Probably Never Work Again’

Tyler James Williams Says ‘Everybody Hates Chris’ Producer Told Him He’d ‘Probably Never Work Again’
Tyler James Williams, who landed the lead role in “Everybody Hates Chris” at age 12 in 2005, revealed in a new interview that a producer on the series told him he’d “probably never work again” after the series, which was based on Chris Rock’s teen years.

Williams, who won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Emmy for playing Gregory Eddie on ABC hit “Abbott Elementary,” told GQ that an unnamed producer once said to him, “I’ll never see you as anything else and you’ll probably never work again.”

The now 30-year-old actor recalled, “I was like, ‘Holy s—t you really just looked at me and said that.'” Although he thinks the producer probably meant it as a joke, the comment still stung.

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Tyler James Williams Has Been Pretty Quiet About His Past Romances - But He's Definitely Single Now

Tyler James Williams Has Been Pretty Quiet About His Past Romances - But He's Definitely Single Now
Tyler James Williams struggles with relationships as Gregory Eddie on "Abbott Elementary" - and it sounds like the actor also has a bit of trouble with romance in the real world. "[The fame] makes it hard to be seen," he told GQ in a March 22 interview, saying that his notoriety has made it hard to move past surface-level connections. "I've also never gotten a chance to introduce myself to anybody," he continued. "There's something that's really cool about when I look at people and I'm like, 'Damn, y'all met and she ain't know nothing about you. You just were able to give her who you are right now.'"

Williams has been in the spotlight for a while, starring as Chris Rock on "Everybody Hates Chris" beginning in 2005. He also starred as Cyrus DeBarge in Disney Channel's "Let it Shine," played Noah on "The Walking Dead," and currently stars on "Abbott Elementary
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Children Reportedly Not Invited to King Charles III’s Coronation

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Children Reportedly Not Invited to King Charles III’s Coronation
King Charles III’s coronation is set to be one of the most significant events in the British royal family’s history. However, it appears Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s children, Archie and Lilibet, haven’t received an invitation to the ceremony.

King Charles III’s coronation ceremony will take place in May 2023

King Charles III’s inner circle are reportedly apprehensive amid the ‘excruciating’ wait for coronation invites https://t.co/kBW8GK7AYN pic.twitter.com/DyrgvHBS0I

— Tatler (@Tatlermagazine) March 20, 2023

After the 2022 death of Queen Elizabeth II, her oldest son, Charles, ascended the throne as king. His coronation ceremony is set to happen on May 6, 2023, at Westminster Abbey in London.

The coronation is the most significant event on the royal family’s calendar. It’s expected to be a grand affair, attended by various royals, politicians, and other dignitaries. And despite the drama with Prince Harry,
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Oscars 2023: All 4 Acting Winners Share 1 Thing in Common

Oscars 2023: All 4 Acting Winners Share 1 Thing in Common
After the 94th Academy Awards featured that infamous slap involving Will Smith and Chris Rock, all eyes were on the 2023 edition of the iconic awards show. Thankfully, the 95th Oscars largely delivered a satisfying show for fans and industry players alike. In fact, the show broke a ton of new ground in 2023, particularly with all four winners in the acting categories this year.

The 95th Academy Awards featured a historic group of nominees

Even before the first envelope was opened, the 2023 Oscars promised to be a historic one. Among the 20 people nominated in the acting categories, a record-breaking 16 first-time nominees made the cut, including all five nominees for Best Actor. The only exceptions were two-time winner Cate Blanchett (Tár) and past nominees Michelle Williams (The Fabelmans), Angela Bassett (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever), and Judd Hirsch (The Fabelmans).

Bassett became the first actor ever nominated for their performance in a film based on Marvel Comics.
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‘He’s having a good time’: Succession actor’s interview interrupted by Brian Cox ‘screaming’ at photographers

‘He’s having a good time’: Succession actor’s interview interrupted by Brian Cox ‘screaming’ at photographers
Life imitated art at the Succession premiere when Brian Cox was heard screaming at photographers while one of his co-stars was being interviewed.

Cox plays the irascible patriarch Logan Roy in the acclaimed HBO drama and is known for his character’s curt catchphrase: “F*** off.”

Deadline’s interview with Fisher Stevens – who plays Waystar Royco adviser Hugo Baker in the series – was interrupted by Cox’s unmistakable tones.

“You can hear Brian screaming; Brian is, um, still mad,” Stevens says in the interview.

“That’s Brian screaming,” he adds. “He’s having a good time. He’s enjoying his final premiere of the show. Sorry, that was interesting. I wonder who he’s screaming at?”

The actor says he believes Cox will have been joking with someone: “And he’s not serious. He’s not real. He’s having fun. He’s Logan! He can do whatever the f*** he wants.
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Eva Longoria’s Young and the Restless co-star says her remarks about daytime TV are ‘derogatory’

Eva Longoria’s Young and the Restless co-star says her remarks about daytime TV are ‘derogatory’
The Young and the Restless star Eric Braeden said his former co-star Eva Longoria’s recent comments about soap operas were “derogatory”.

On a recent appearance on CNN’s Who’s Talking To Chris Wallace?, Longoria was taken down memory lane and shown an old clip of her performance on the American soap opera, on which she played Isabella Braña from 2001 to 2003.

Following the interview, Braeden, who has led the show since 1980 as Victor Newman, interpreted Longoria’s embarrassment about her breakout role as “denigrating” to daytime actors.

“Eva Longoria: you just made derogatory remarks about daytime actors! You simply weren’t good enough to survive the pressures of this medium!” the 81-year-old German-born actor tweeted.

“Our actresses would run rings around you!! And they did then!! From Robert De Niro to whoever they all are, many of them started in the medium,” Braeden added, calling Longoria out for
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Adam Sandler Saved David Spade From Chris Farley's Fists On The Set Of Saturday Night Live

Adam Sandler Saved David Spade From Chris Farley's Fists On The Set Of Saturday Night Live
David Spade and Chris Farley only made two films together as co-leads. In 1995, they appeared in Peter Segal's "Tommy Boy" and in 1996, they starred in Penelope Spheeris' "Black Sheep." They also both appeared in the movie "Coneheads," although they had no scenes together, and were part of a generation of comedians who started on "Saturday Night Live" in 1990. This generation, often called "The Bad Boys of SNL," included future stars like Adam Sandler, Tim Meadows, Chris Rock, and Rob Schneider. The group frequently worked together both on the show and in feature films, and some of them still collaborate to this day.

Farley, rather tragically, passed away in 1997 at the age of 33 due to a drug overdose. There was every reason to believe that, had he survived, Farley's career would have continued to progress, evolve, and include more dramatic work. Of the "Bad Boys," Farley seemed to have the greatest comedic chemistry with Spade,
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Adam Sandler Doesn’t Believe Chris Rock Went Too Far With Will Smith Jokes: ‘I Thought It Was Amazing’

Adam Sandler Doesn’t Believe Chris Rock Went Too Far With Will Smith Jokes: ‘I Thought It Was Amazing’
Adam Sandler is a big fan of Chris Rock’s latest comedy special.

Speaking with People on the red carpet at the Mark Twain Prize gala where he was being honoured, Sandler was asked if Rock went too far with his recent jokes about Will Smith.

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“Never thought that in my life,” the comedian said.

“I thought he was unbelievably relaxed, funny, thoughtful,” Sandler continued. “Crushed it and was real to himself.”

Sandler added of Rock’s “Selective Outrage” special, “And it was as exciting to watch as when the Super Bowl is on. I thought about it all weekend. ‘All right, Rock is doing his thing tonight!’ Saturday, watched it in my kitchen, laughed my ass off, immediately watched it right after. It was one of the best experiences. I thought it was amazing.
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Almost a third of queer characters will disappear from screens next year, report finds

Almost a third of queer characters will disappear from screens next year, report finds
Nearly a third of the LGBT+ characters to have featured on US TV over the past year will not be returning in future, a new report has revealed.

Over the period between 1 June 2022 and 31 May 2023, a total of 596 LGBT+ characters were featured on scripted TV.

Of these, 175 will not be returning in the following season, as a result of series being cancelled or coming to a pre-agreed end. The majority of these characters (140) are the result of series being cancelled.

The statistics are taken from the annual report published by the US media monitoring organisation GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation).

The report takes into account LGBT+ characters across scripted primetime broadcast networks, scripted primetime cable networks, and scripted series on the eight major US streaming platforms: Prime Video, Hulu, Netflix, Apple TV+, Disney+, HBO Max, Peacock, and Paramount+.

Sarah Kate Ellis, CEO of GLAAD, describes the significant cancellation rates
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Chris Rock compares indicting Donald Trump to arresting Tupac Shakur: ‘He’s just going to sell more records’

Chris Rock compares indicting Donald Trump to arresting Tupac Shakur: ‘He’s just going to sell more records’
Chris Rock has joked that arresting former US President Donald Trump would strengthen his social status.

While on stage at a Sunday (19 March) event honouring Adam Sandler with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humour, Rock took a moment to crack a few gags about the ongoing political drama in the US.

“Are you really going to arrest Trump?” the comedian asked – per multiple US media reports – before joking that doing so is “like arresting Tupac. He’s just going to sell more records.”

Rock then suggested that indicting and apprehending the former president “is only going to make him more popular”, according to The Guardian’s David Smith.

Trump is currently facing several legal investigations into his conduct before and during his presidency, including his alleged use of campaign finances to pay for an adult film star’s silence, with whom he allegedly had an affair. Trump has denied
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Gino D’Acampo reveals behind-the-scenes ‘problems’ that forced him to quit Gordon, Gino & Fred: Road Trip

Gino D’Acampo reveals behind-the-scenes ‘problems’ that forced him to quit Gordon, Gino & Fred: Road Trip
Gino D’Acampo has hinted that “arguments” have forced him to quit Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip.

The TV chef has withdrawn from the ITV series, which he co-starred in alongside Gordon Ramsay and Fred Sirieix.

D’Acampo made the announcement in an Instagram post on Sunday (19 March), explaining that his decision was inspired by a desire to protect his friendships with both Ramsay and Sirieix.

According to D’Acampo, his hand was forced by scheduling conflicts caused by production, which has caused “complications”.

“Last week, I decided not to film any more Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip,” he said. “The reason is simple... nothing to do with Gordon and Fred – the friendship is very strong – it’s just because we can’t get the dates together.”

The chef went on to say he would “rather the friendship than get into arguments, so I’ve decided not to do Gordon,
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Fred Sirieix’s comment about ‘difficult’ Road Trip issue resurfaces as Gino D’Acampo quits ITV series

Fred Sirieix’s comment about ‘difficult’ Road Trip issue resurfaces as Gino D’Acampo quits ITV series
A comment Fred Sirieix made about Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip has resurfaced in the wake of his co-star’s decision to quit.

On Sunday (19 March), Gino D’Acampo revealed he would no longer be a part of the series due to “problems” behind-the-scenes.

In a video shared with his social media followers, the celebrity chef said that “complications” with contracts had led to his decision, and said he would rather quit than damage his friendship with both Sirieix and Gordon Ramsay.

Just 10 days ago, during a chat with Lorraine Kelly on the ITV morning show Lorraine, Sirieix addressed these complications, stating: “We are talking about dates for the next one. It is difficult to juggle all of our diaries.”

He told MailOnline the previous week, while promoting his latest series, Fred’s Last Resort: “It is a bit difficult to juggle all our diaries, but we are getting there.
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Olivia Colman almost turned down Great Expectations because of Gillian Anderson and Helena Bonham Carter

Olivia Colman almost turned down Great Expectations because of Gillian Anderson and Helena Bonham Carter
Olivia Colman has claimed that she almost turned down starring in Great Expectations due to her friendships with Gillian Anderson and Helena Bonham Carter.

The Oscar-winning actor plays Miss Havisham in the forthcoming BBC adaptation of Charles Dickens’ timeless novel.

Miss Havisham, the bitter, reclusive old heiress who interferes in the life of Pip, has been played by a number of acclaimed actors in past adaptations of the book, including Martita Hunt (in David Lean’s 1946 version), Jean Simmons, Charlotte Rampling, Anderson, and Bonham Carter.

Speaking to BBC News ahead of the new adaptation’s premiere, Colman referred to her friendship with former The Crown co-stars Anderson and Bonham Carter, and was reluctant to take on a role that they had both already tackled.

“I really did struggle with the idea of being compared with my mates,” she said.

“[But] I did want to play [Miss Havisham] so I thought, ‘well, it’s what happens with all actors.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Really Didn’t Expect to Be the Butt of Jokes After Releasing ‘Spare,’ Duchess’s Former Friend Says

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Really Didn’t Expect to Be the Butt of Jokes After Releasing ‘Spare,’ Duchess’s Former Friend Says
Prince Harry did not hold back in his memoir Spare. But following the release of his tell-all book, he and Meghan Markle have become the butt of jokes providing fresh material for comedy sketches and are now “low-hanging fruit” for late night talk show hosts.

According to someone who used to be close with the Duchess of Sussex, this is not what she and her husband expected after telling their story.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit the University of Chichester’s Engineering and Technology Park | Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage They’ve been mocked on ‘South Park’ and ‘SNL’

Before the release of Spare, which was ghostwritten by journalist J. R. Moehringer, the Sussexes dropped their six-episode Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan. That, coupled with Harry’s book, has left the couple open to plenty of criticism.

They were mocked during a episode of South Park titled “The World Wide Privacy Tour.
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Chris Rock Compares Will Smith Oscars Slap to Paul Pelosi Attack: He’s the ‘Only Guy Who Knows How I Felt’

Chris Rock Compares Will Smith Oscars Slap to Paul Pelosi Attack: He’s the ‘Only Guy Who Knows How I Felt’
Chris Rock is giving politics a punchline.

The comedian referenced former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her husband Paul Pelosi during the Kennedy Center awards honoring Adam Sandler for the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

“Paul Pelosi [is[ the only guy who knows how I felt,” Rock said, comparing Will Smith slapping him at the 2022 Oscars to the October 2022 assault on Pelosi (via USA Today). “Just me and you, Paul.”

Both Pelosis were in the audience at the Kennedy Center. Pelosi suffered a fractured skull after an intruder broke in his home demanding where Nancy is. Pelosi had to undergo surgery following the attack.

After Best Actor winner Smith slapped Rock onstage following a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s haircut, Rock allegedly had a bruised lip and cut face. Rock said during his Netflix live comedy special “Selective Outrage” that his face “still hurts” after Smith assaulted him.

Rock also joked during his stand-up tour over the incident. “Did that shit hurt?
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Netflix’s ‘Luther: The Fallen Sun’ Rises to Top Streaming’s Most-Watched List | Charts

Netflix’s ‘Luther: The Fallen Sun’ Rises to Top Streaming’s Most-Watched List | Charts
Netflix’s film continuation of the popular BBC crime series “Luther: The Fallen Sun” earned the top spot in streaming for the week of March 8-14 in the latest Wrap Report tracking the most watched programs across linear TV and streaming, according to viewership trends collected from Samba TV’s panel of more than 3 million households drawn from over 25 million connected TVs, balanced to the U.S. Census.

Featuring Idris Elba reprising his role as Luther and co-starring Andy Serkis and Cynthia Erivo, the film rolled out in select theaters in February before making its streaming debut on Netflix last week. The movie sequel succeeded so far in retaining its die-hard fans while at the same time solidifying new ones by tapping into a global audience beyond viewers of the British series, which has three seasons available to stream on Pluto TV and all five seasons on Hulu. The fragmented
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