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In 2022, the 94th Academy Awards show became synonymous with the slap that caused buzz around the Internet. Chris Rock, who was hosting the biggest night in Hollywood, was slapped by Will Smith after he made a joke about wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head, referencing G.I. Jane. Following the incident, Smith won an Oscar for Best Actor for his performance in King Richard. Now, two years later, while Smith won’t be attending the 2024 Oscars due to his ban, there are reports that Rock is back in town, coincidentally…

After months of investigation, the European Commission says it has found evidence that China has been “unfairly” subsidizing the EVs it exports to Europe. Possible “remedies” on the table include retroactive tariffs on Chinese EVs. The European Commission says China hasn’t been playing fair in that its government has been paying subsidies through “direct transfer of funds,” among other actions, reports Reuters – which the EC says tips the balance in China’s favor and leaves European automakers out to…

At Mobile World Congress this week, Motorola took the wraps off its latest device, a concept called the Adaptive Display that looks like an interactive slap bracelet. Do you remember slap bracelets? If you didn’t grow up in the 90s then chances are you may have missed this craze. But they were all the rage among high school students and younger kids. And they came in a wide variety of styles to match everyone’s individual personalities. Motorola‘s Adaptive display concept is most certainly not a slap bracelet, and it’s…

Just like book covers, album covers have quite a job to do. They have to instantaneously capture the audience’s attention and intrigue them enough for the person to take some sort of action, whether it’s picking it off the shelf or listening to a song or two.Album covers also need to reflect what kind of music is in the album, which can be quite a tough task. After all, music is a completely auditory experience and coming up with a visual representation of a sound that also tells a story is complicated to say the least.…

Doctor Who executive producer Russell T. Davies warned everyone that the 60th anniversary special episodes were going to introduce some interesting new twists to the mythology of the series meant to set the stage for actor Ncuti Gatwa’s debut as the Time Lord. Some of those changes — especially those specific to the Doctor’s companions and nemeses — have been easy to understand as Davies updating Doctor Who lore to better reflect modern sensibilities. But when it came to the arrival of the newest Doctor — the first…

Amidst the recent controversy surrounding her marital challenges, Jada Pinkett Smith candidly revealed that the infamous Oscars slap played an important role in saving her marriage. The 52-year-old acknowledged that the incident prompted her to reflect on whether she could continue her journey with Will Smith. Despite earlier headlines speculating about their marriage, there now appears to be a newfound sense of clarity. Will Smith with wife Jada Pinkett Smith at the premiere of Aladdin. Jada Pinkett Smith…

Fortnite players certainly aren’t strangers to healing items, as the beloved battle royale is consistently cycling through a variety of new and old restorative products to help keep squads alive and kicking. As this year’s summer shenanigans continue on the island, Epic has revealed a brand-new healing item to the mix in the way of Slap Splashes. These function similarly to the ever-popular Chug Splashes, allowing you to heal yourself and others around you, but they have a couple of key differences you should be…

Britney Spears says she was “not prepared for what happened” Wednesday night after she approached San Antonio Spurs player Victor Wembanyama while at a restaurant. Following reports that she was slapped by one of Wembanyama’s security team Wednesday night after she approached the NBA player following a game, the singer posted a response to her Instagram stories, confirming the incident and detailing her experience. “I recognized an athlete in my hotel lobby as I was heading to dinner. I later…

Pop singer Britney Spears has alleged that she was slapped in the face by NBA star Victor Wembanyama’s bodyguard, prompting her to file a police complaint. Sharing this traumatic experience on her Instagram account, Spears expressed, “Traumatic experiences are not new to me, and I have had my fair share of them. I was not prepared for what happened to me last night.” She explained that she initially recognised the NBA star Victor Wembanyama in her hotel lobby and decided to meet and congratulate him on his success when…

The Federal Trade Commission () has on fake reviews and testimonials. Companies would also be prohibited from using phony followers and views to inflate their social media metrics if the rule takes effect as it stands. This isn't the first time the agency has trained its sights on fake reviews. In its first such case , it fined a third-party Amazon seller for paying for fake reviews (Amazon itself has ). Earlier this year, the FTC levied a $600,000 penalty against the owner of a vitamin brand for . The new rule, which…