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Bowen Yang responds to claims he played a role in Shane Gillis' 'SNL' firing

SNL cast member Bowen Yang recently defended himself against accusations that he was behind the termination of comedian Shane Gillis in 2019.

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Boox Note Air4 C Review: A Colorful Blend of E-Ink Tablet and E-Reader

This Android-powered digital notebook has features galore, but it's certainly a standout for readers, notetakers and multitaskers alike.

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WWE official breaks silence after being assaulted by Kevin Owens at Elimination Chamber

Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn was every bit the brutal encounter that was expected, with Owens coming out on top and seemingly ending their story at WWE Elimination Chamber.

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MGM Resorts, BetMGM Expand Problem Gambling Partnerships

MGM Resorts and BetMGM are announcing several new partnerships on the eve of Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

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Chicago Cubs under-the-radar reliever named possible breakout star ahead of 2025 season

The Chicago Cubs bullpen was feast or famine last season. In the first half of the 2024 campaign, the Cubs relief corps suffered through a full-on collapse with key bullpen pieces Adbert Alzolay and Hector Neris failing and 2023 relief asset Julian Merryweather falling to injury.

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"Bad Company and Stubbornness Caused My Son's Downfall": Okumfour Kwadee's Mother Speaks

Okumfour Kwadee's mother has spoken out in an interview on United Showbiz about her son's struggles, blaming "bad company and stubbornness" for his predicament.

by: Mint

Viral Video: Billy Joel slips, falls on stage mid-concert, shocking moment caught on camera - here's what happened next

Billy Joel stumbled and fell during a performance at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. He is set for a major return to Toronto and will perform at three major NYC stadiums this summer.

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John Cena finally turns heel and the internet reacts

John Cena has been especially beloved by children, who make up a large portion of his fan base. In fact, his popularity with the youth had been a major reason why WWE refused to turn him heel for the majority of his career. Cena actually holds the Guinness World Record for granting the most wishes for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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Tributes pour in for R&B singer Angie Stone after her death at 63 in a highway crash

Fans are remembering R&B singer Angie Stone after her death at 63 in a weekend crash on a highway in Alabama while returning from a performance.

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Lacey Chabert Reflects on 'Beautiful & Lovely' Colleague After Her Death

Hallmark star Lacey Chabert shared a beautiful message about former co-star Michelle Trachtenberg after learning of her colleague's death.

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Oscars 2025: The 97th Academy Awards

The 97th Academy Awards will feature the best of the year's movies in a star-filled show. The ceremony will be hosted by late night legend Conan O'Brien at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Follow for live updates.

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University celebrates links to Oscar-nominated films

Dozens of graduates from a university have worked on films nominated at this years Academy Awards.More than 40 former students from Bournemouth University's computer animation and media production departments worked on some of last year's biggest films.

by: People

See All the Stars Arriving on the Red Carpet at the 2025 Oscars

Jeff Goldblum, Bowen Yang, Marlee Matlin and more stars arrived at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 2 for the 2025 Oscars. See photos of all the celebrities on the red carpet here

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Elvira says 'Elon sux,' donates Tesla to NPR

Donning a "Make America Goth Again" cap and waving around a chainsaw, the "Mistress of Dark" herself took a stand on social media this weekend. In a post to Instagram on

by: Forbes

Are The Oscars Headed For Irrelevancy?

A fractured Oscar race seems unlikely to change sagging telecast ratings. The bigger problem is the smart, small films the Academy likes to honor are becoming scarce.

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Naira Marley and 7 Nigerian Muslim Celebrities Likely to Observe Fasting During Ramadan

As Muslims prepare for the 2025 Ramadan season, Legit.ng is celebrating celebrities who have been vocal about their faith and motivating followers during the fast.

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The Latest: The red carpet is open ahead of the 97th Academy Awards

The red carpet is open ahead of the 97th Academy Awards, which are set to kick off at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles at 7 p.m. Eastern/4 p.m. Pacific.

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Selena Gomez just turned up to the Oscars and everyone is saying the same thing

Selena Gomez made sure heads immediately turned in her directed as she rocked up to this year's Oscars red carpet. And as such, it looks as though thousands of fans of the star-studded soiree have had the same reaction. The 32-year-old is up for several awards at this year's 97th Academy Awards for her role in Netflix musical-drama, Emilia Pérez.

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Forget pay TV, free-to-air is the only truly democratic form of media

Patrick Delany's recent comments about the anti-siphoning regime is the same narrow and self-serving perspective we have seen from pay TV since the anti-siphoning laws were first proposed in the 1990s.

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SNL Cold Open ROASTS Trump-Zelensky Oval Office Tensions; Mike Myers SHOCKS As Musk | WATCH

SNL' wasted no time taking on the explosive Oval Office showdown between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, turning last week's heated Ukraine peace deal meeting into a hilarious cold open. James Austin Johnson's Trump took center stage,

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BTS' RM counts down 100 days to military discharge; Jimin and Jungkook get promoted to ...

BTS' RM shared a D-100 countdown post on Instagram, expressing eagerness for his military discharge. Meanwhile, Jimin and Jungkook have been promoted to Sergeant. Read more!

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Canadian private equity billionaire takes stake in NZME

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It could be a big year for musicals with Emilia Pérez and Wicked leading the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards. Here's how to watch The Oscars 2025 online from anywhere.

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WWE commentator slammed by fans for controversial reaction to US national anthem being booed by Toronto crowd

WWE Elimination Chamber: Toronto was the latest event north of the border that began with the home crowd booing the US national anthem, after fans at the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off booed the 'Star-Spangled Banner' in Montreal last month.

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by: Deadline

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Are you tired of streaming movies from your couch? Conan O'Brien has a solution for you, with a satirical sketch featuring Martin Scorsese.

by: Mumbrella

Freemium is not the same as free and universal

Patrick Delany's recent comments about the anti-siphoning regime is the same narrow and self-serving perspective we have seen from pay TV since the anti-siphoning laws were first proposed in the 1990s.

by: People

College Football Player Mason Alexander Dies at 18 in Car Crash: 'Our Entire Program Is Shocked and Deeply Saddened'

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by: KTLA

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by: Newsweek

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by: Mumbrella

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by: MSN

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Bowen Yang responds to claims he played a role in Shane Gillis' 'SNL' firing

SNL cast member Bowen Yang recently defended himself against accusations that he was behind the termination of comedian Shane Gillis in 2019.
Bowen Yang, a cast member of "Saturday Night Live" (SNL), has publicly addressed the claims that he played a role in the firing of fellow comedian Shane Gillis from the show in 2019. Gillis was dismissed from SNL before his first episode aired due to controversial remarks he made on his podcast, which were deemed offensive. Yang, who is openly gay and of Asian descent, was rumored to have influenced Gillis's dismissal because of Gillis's past insensitive comments about Asians and the gay community. In a recent interview, Yang clarified that he had no part in Gillis's firing, emphasizing that the decision was made by SNL's producers and executives. He expressed a desire to move past the controversy, focusing instead on his work and the show's future, while also acknowledging the complexities of comedy and the importance of growth and accountability.

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