
Jada Pinkett gives another reason why Will Smith may have wanted to slap Chris Rock
Jada Pinkett Smith has shared how she was once asked on a date by none other than Chris Rock. In an interview with NBC, the 52-year-old actor also made headlines after revealing that she and her husband Will Smith have been secretly separated for several years but have no plans to divorce. "I think we were both kind of just still stuck in our fantasy of what we thought the other person should be," she said. Back in 2016, there had been rumours and reports about the Hollywood couple splitting, and Pinkett Smith recalled a phone call she received from Rock around this time - a memory also mentioned in her new memoir, Worthy set to be released on October 17. “I think every summer all the reports would come out that me and Will were getting a divorce. And this particular summer, Chris, he thought that we were getting a divorce," she said. "So he called me and basically he was like, ‘I'd love to take you out.’ And I was like, ‘What do you mean?’ He was like, ‘Well, aren't you and Will getting a divorce?’ I was like, ‘No. Chris, those are just rumors'.” She added: “He was appalled. And he profusely apologised, and that was that.” The Smiths and Rock would find themselves in the headlines years later after Will Smith infamously slapped the comedian and host of the 2022 Oscars after he made a joke about Pinkett Smith during the awards ceremony. "Keep my wife's name out of your f**king mouth," Smith shouted at the time. Following this viral moment, Smith was banned from the Oscars and other Academy events for 10 years. Pinkett Smith shared how she hasn't spoken to Rock since the incident. “[Do I have] any desire to talk to Chris? Here's my desire: I just hope that all the misunderstanding around this can be cleared up and that there can be peace,” she told PEOPLE. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
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KSI caught 'spitting' at John Fury after pre-boxing match open workout turns fiery
The tension is hotting up between KSI and Tommy Fury, after the YouTuber was spotted seemingly 'spitting' at his opponents dad in retaliation to him throwing a bottle. KSI and Fury participated in an open workout ahead of their upcoming clash, however, things took a turn when John Fury noticed KSI looking down at his son from a balcony, shouting abuse. "P****! Look at me when I'm talking to you!", he shouted. Losing his patience, the 59-year-old launched a bottle up at him, prompting the 30-year-old to 'spit' back at him from above. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter
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OnlyFans star Elle Brooke passes out after asking Dillon Danis to choke her
Cameras have captured the moment OnlyFans star Elle Brooke passed out, after requesting that Dillon Danis 'choke her out'. Danis was at a warmup event for his fight against Logan Paul this weekend, when the model asked him to put her in a chokehold. Gripping her tightly around the neck, she appeared to fall to the floor as people around rushed to help - however, she insisted she was fine. "Oh my God, that is so much better than drugs!", she told everyone. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter
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There's a good reason why fans care so much about Taylor Swift's hair
A new and devastating war is raging in Israel and Gaza and Britain’s prisons are full. And yet, one of the top trending topics on X/Twitter last night was… Taylor Swift’s hair. More specifically, fans were desperate to know whether the pop icon had chopped her flowing locks after she was pictured on the red carpet sporting a touseled, wavy “bob”. Decked out in an Oscar de la Renta gown and diamond necklace, Swift was a picture of Hollywood elegance at the LA premiere of her ‘Eras Tour’ film. But never mind all that, people wanted – no, needed – to know: “DID SHE CUT HER HAIR?” Well, it would appear that no, she didn’t, but, you know what, it still matters. It matters because Tay is an idol to millions of “Swifties” who pride themselves on having an intimate connection with the multi-award-winning artist. They proudly exchange friendship bracelets at her concerts and gobble up the Easter eggs in her tracks – everything she does has meaning in their eyes – including how she wears her hair. And lo! They’re right! Because even her subtle up-do was loaded with significance. As netizens were quick to point out, the style is a nod to her soon-to-be-released album ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’. On the cover of the record (which is a reworking of her groundbreaking album ‘1989’ with the added bonus of five previously unreleased tracks), her beaming face is set against a vast blue sky, dotted with gulls. And, you guessed it, she has her hair in a touseled, wavy “bob”. Swift knows that she doesn’t need flashy campaigns to hype up the new release, which is out on 27 October. All she needs is a hairbrush, a few bobby pins, and the knowing eye of her loyal followers. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
1970-01-01 08:00

Gabri Veiga rubbishes Toni Kroos criticism of Saudi Pro League transfer
Gabri Veiga has responded to criticism of his move from Celta Vigo to the Saudi Pro League after the transfer was branded 'embarrassing' by Toni Kroos.
1970-01-01 08:00

Kim Kardashian uses Israel-Hamas war to flag a totally separate humanitarian issue
Kim Kardashian has used a statement about the Israel-Hamas war to fly the flag for another humanitarian cause. Writing on Instagram, the influencer expressed sympathy for those caught in the unfolding conflict in the Middle East but urged people to also address "ethnic cleansing" in Armenia. Dedicating the message to "[her] Jewish friends and family," she wrote: "I love you. I support you. I have heard about how scared you feel during this time, and I want you to know you are not alone in this. “My heart is broken seeing the videos of these babies and families being terrorized and murdered in front of the whole world! “As human beings with a heart, how can anyone not be devastated by these horrific images that we will never be able to unsee?” She continued: “No matter who’s [sic] side you are on, or how you have been triggered by the horrors of these past few days, our hearts should always have room for compassion towards innocent victims caught in the cross hairs of warring over power, politics, religion, race and ethnicity,” she wrote. She added that she and her family are “praying for the safe return of hostages” and “for peace for all the innocent.” Then she brought attention to the people who are the “victims of an ethnic cleansing themselves” in Armenia. “They are in this moment also suffering from an extreme humanitarian crisis, and there are still prisoners of war being held captive or missing,” she wrote. Condemning the "indefensible violence" carried out by Hamas, she went on: "Although I know there is nothing, I can do to personally get rid of the pain of those who are suffering, my family and I are praying for the safe return of hostages, for those that have died and their affected families, for peace for all the innocent, and for the perpetrators of this indefensible violence to be brought to justice." She concluded her statement by urging her 364 million Instagram followers not to "judge" others for speaking out or staying silent at a time of crisis, and to check on the people they love. "My call to action today, something that we can all do, is simply to reach out to your friends, colleagues, and those in your community, those who are hurting, no matter what side they are on, check in on them and tell them you love them," she wrote. "I also ask that, during difficult times like these, not to judge who is or isn't speaking out, because everyone should be allowed to deal with times of crisis in the way that they feel most comfortable, whether it be privately or publicly." Her statement comes as the Israel-Hamas conflict escalates, with latest reports claiming Hamas murdered over 40 young children and babies. Israel has retaliated through air strikes in Gaza. Meanwhile, Azerbaijan took control of the contested region of Nagorno-Karabakh in Armenia last month creating tensions and conflict between the ex-Soviet states. Armenians have left the region, saying they have been displaced. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
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UK economy grows by 0.2% in August - ONS
LONDON (Reuters) -British economic output grew by 0.2% in August from July, matching forecasts by economists polled by Reuters, figures
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BoE's Dhingra says economy has 'already flatlined' - BBC
Bank of England policymaker Swati Dhingra said the economy has already flatlined and about 20% or 25% of
1970-01-01 08:00

4 Braves to blame for brutal Game 3 loss to Phillies
The Atlanta Braves are one game away from elimination after a gut-wrenching loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in Citizens Bank Park.
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3 Brian Snitker mistakes Braves couldn't afford vs Phillies
Brian Snitker mismanaged the Atlanta Braves in several ways, leading to a devastating Game 3 loss that moved the Braves within one game of elimination.
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Air Canada sued by Miami-based Brink's in relation to $17 million gold and cash heist
Air Canada has been sued by Miami-based transport and security services provider Brink's, which alleged the airline of
1970-01-01 08:00

WNBA Finals 2023: 3 ways the Liberty can adjust in Game 2
The Las Vegas Aces reminded the world that they are the defending champions in a Game 1 blowout. Here's how the Liberty can even things up.
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