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Oscars voter sees wins for Joker and 1917, says there needs to be 'richer roles for actors of color'

The source saw films 'Joker' and '1917' winning big at the Feb. 9 award show but shared that more movies needed to be made for actors of color. Cynthia Eviro was only black actor nominated.




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Will Smith practices his tennis skills for role as Venus and Serena Williams' father in King Richard

The film King Richard is about tennis greats Venus and Serena Williams as well as their coach and father Richard. And on Thursday, Will Smith was getting ready for his role as Richard.




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Will Smith becomes the dad of Venus and Serena Williams on the set of their new biopic King Richard

The actor was photographed Sunday on the Los Angeles, California set of the new film, in which he will play Richard Williams.




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Home and Away star Zac Drayson keyed a woman's car at a Sydney mall when she took his parking spot

Zac Drayson, 37, who played Will Smith on the long-running soap, was searching for a park at Sydney's Westfield mall at Bondi Junction on September 28, 2019.




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Will Smith relaxes as he is towed around in a vintage Volkswagen while shooting King Richard

Will Smith, 57, looked cheerful in the driver's seat, as a production crew towed him around in a vintage Volkswagen, with a police escort, as cameras recorded him in the van for the scene.




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Will Smith rocks shorts and knee-high socks on the set of his new movie King Richard

Will Smith rocks a retro look as he starts production on his new film King Richard in Los Angeles.




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Will Smith is seen in tennis costumes with shorts for his role in King Richard

He's twice been nominated for an Academy Award, and he looks like he's totally immersing himself in a new role.




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Will Smith transforms into Serena and Venus Williams' father on the King Richard set

Will Smith was seen on the set of King Richard, looking like the spitting image of Venus and Serena Williams' father Richard Williams. He sported a shaggy gray beard and tennis gear.




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Ashley Walters and Noel Clarke discuss their impressive body transformations

The Top Boy star, 37, has shed light on his fitness journey as he discussed about his new series, Bulletproof, with co-star Noel, 44, on Wednesday's edition of Lorraine.




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Ashley Walters and Noel Clarke film high-octane robbery scene for new Bulletproof series

The Top Boy star, 37, and the screenwriter, 44, were back to the working grind as filming for Bulletproof's second series got underway in east London on Monday.




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Will Smith's Bad Boys For Life receives early digital release due to COVID-19 pandemic

The film was a smashing success at the box office earning $204million domestically with a worldwide total of $419million.




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Jaden Smith appears to ignore LA County's beach closure order as he goes surfing in Malibu

On Friday, the Los Angeles County Public Health Department closed down all LA county beaches, piers, promenades, beach bike paths and beach bathrooms.




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The Sopranos prequel The Many Saints Of Newark and Will Smith's King Richard delayed until 2021

The feature film for highly-popular HBO series, titled The Many Saints Of Newark, was pushed back to next year as part of the shuffle for studio's release calendar as a result of COVID-19 pandemic.




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The coronavirus pandemic is pushing car dealers to change the way they sell and deliver vehicles. But not everybody is sure how to do it successfully.

CarMaxCarMax initiated curbside, contactless pickup in April.The COVID-19 has forced car dealers to radically alter their business models in a matter of weeks.With showrooms shut down and both customers and employees worried about safety, dealerships have embraced online sales, digital financing, and touchless deliveries in ways that they had resisted for years.Going back to business-as-usual isn't an option. "The consumer's behavior has undoubtedly been changed in a lasting way," said Jim Lyski, chief marketing officer of CarMax, the nation's largest used-car dealer network.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Weekends are usually a busy time at car dealerships, with customers using their days off to shop for and often buy or lease new and used vehicles.Over the past five years,




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Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland is asking to be released early from a federal prison that's been called a 'breeding ground' for the coronavirus and where 6 inmates have already died

NetflixFyre Festival organizers Ja Rule, left, and Billy McFarland.Thousands of inmates have been released from prison in recent weeks in an effort to curtail the spread of the coronavirus.Billy McFarland, the founder behind the infamous Fyre Festival, filed a request this week for early release from prison and instead serve the rest of his sentence in home confinement.In a letter to a federal judge, McFarland's lawyers said he has pre-existing conditions, including asthma, that make him more susceptible to contracting the coronavirus and suffering worsened symptoms.The prison where McFarland is being held, FCI Elkton in Ohio, has been called a "breeding ground" for the coronavirus. At least six inmates there have died, and the prison is currently in a class-action lawsuit accusing it of not




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Uber withdrew its 2020 guidance and warned of a $2.2 billion writedown

Uber has withdrawn its financial guidance for 2020 - covering metrics like gross bookings, adjusted net revenue, and adjusted EBITDA.In a press release on its website, Uber said the guidance it published on February 6 no longer applied, as the "uncertainty" caused by COVID-19 made its results "impossible" to predict.The ride-hailing giant also warned that the value of some of its minority investments could be reduced by up to $2.2 billion in Q1 of 2020, as a result of worldwide coronavirus lockdowns.On Wednesday, driver advocacy group Rideshare Drivers United said that more than 2,500 Uber and Lyft drivers in California have filed wage claims against the companies since February.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Uber has withdrawn its 2020 financial guidance, as uncertainty




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We got an exclusive look at the pitch deck AI startup Anodot used to raise $35 million from Intel and SoftBank during the coronavirus crisis

Israeli AI analytics startup Anodot has raised $35 million from Intel Capital, SoftBank Ventures Asia, Samsung NEXT, and La Maison. The company began its fundraising in November 2019, and closed last week amid coronavirus uncertainty."This is a very important day for the company but it's important we are around for the day after," Anodot CEO and cofounder David Drai told Business Insider in an interview. "We are looking to be sensible with our runway but also be on the offense to grow and provide more offerings." Click here for more BI Prime stories.Israeli AI analytics startup Anodot has raised $35 million from Intel Capital, SoftBank Ventures Asia, Samsung NEXT, and La Maison. The company increased the size of its fundraising as a result of the coronavirus.Anodot said it began raising in




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From delivering essentials to communicating effectively with consumers, here is how these brands are helping us survive the lockdown

While we all are watching, worrying about everything that’s happening outside from behind the closed doors, delivery personnels from Dunzo, Medlife and Housejoy are risking their lives everyday to make sure we get our daily essentials and stay safe.We reached out to their marketing heads of these brands to understand the challenges these players have faced in the past 21 days, from delivering products to communicating with consumers and here is how they are functioning in the new normal. While we are all scared and anxious to step out even for a few minutes, brands like Dunzo, Medlife and Housejoy are making sure that we are all safely cooped at home. From catering to the ever-increasing demand to coming up with creative solutions like contact-less delivery that ensure the safety of their




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Warren Buffett may have ditched airline stocks and spent $20 billion on stock buybacks, investor Chris Bloomstran says

Warren Buffett may have sold his airline stakes and spent more than $20 billion on stock buybacks last quarter, Chris Bloomstran, head of Semper Augustus Investments, told Business Insider.The billionaire investor and Berkshire Hathaway boss probably hasn't bought many other stocks, and might struggle to strike bailout deals in the face of government aid and fierce competition, Bloomstran said.Berkshire wouldn't hesitate to splurge $100 billion on Buffett's long-awaited "elephant-sized acquisition.""They would absolutely do it if the right elephant came along," Bloomstran said.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Warren Buffett has been silent as stock markets roil and oil prices plunge, fueling speculation about what he's up to.The famed investor and Berkshire Hathaway boss




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Montana Brown issues stark warning to fame-hungry Love Island hopefuls

The reality star, 24, spoke candidly to former TOWIE star and Tings Magazine founder Vas J Morgan for his I Am Enough campaign




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Lucy Mecklenburgh shares candid breastfeeding snap with newborn son Roman

The former TOWIE star, 28, shared a candid snap of her feeding her baby boy as she took to her Results With Bump Instagram page on Saturday morning.




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Kady McDermott 'SPLITS' from on-off boyfriend Myles Barnett but 'hopes to reconcile'

The Love Island beauty has reportedly split from her on-off boyfriend Myles Barnett.




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Demi Sims thanks fans for giving her the confidence to share pictures of her vitiligo

Demi Sims has thanked her followers for giving her confidence to share pictures of her vitiligo patches as she shared a swimsuit snap on Instagram on Tuesday.




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Pregnant Danielle Armstrong is caught enjoying a boogie during COVID-19 lockdown

The former TOWIE star, 31, was left embarrassed as her new fiancé Tom Edney secretly filmed her enjoying a boogie in their bedroom in an Instagram post shared on Monday.




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Michelle Keegan joins husband Mark Wright on his Heart evening show

Michelle Keegan joined husband  Mark Wright on his new Heart evening show on Tuesday and revealed the most annoying thing he has been doing while working at home.




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Lydia Bright shares first professional baby photo of 'beautiful' daughter Loretta Rose

New mother Lydia Bright shared her daughter's first professional baby picture on Monday on Instagram.




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Billi Mucklow expecting third child with footballer fiancé Andy Carroll

The former TOWIE star, 31, has announced she's expecting her third child with footballer fiancé Andy, also 31, in a sweet Instagram post shared on Wednesday.




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Katie Price confirmed for Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins 

Katie Price, Anthea Turner and Joey Essex are among the stars taking part in the new series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.




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Jess Wright shares a snap of her grandad waving from a window amid COVID-19 lockdown

The former TOWIE star, 34, shared a snap of her grandad waving from a window on Thursday as she lamented being separated from her loved ones amid the COVID-19 lockdown.




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Michelle Keegan shares rare snap of her home with lavish Koi Carp pond and bridge

The Our Girl actress, 32, took to Instagram to post a picture of her incredible Koi Carp pond complete with a bridge.




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Mark Wright gushes about isolating with wife Michelle Keegan after 'long-distance relationship'

The presenter, 33, and his actress wife, 32, spent much time apart, with Mark co-hosting entertainment news show Extra in the US and Michelle travelling the world to shoot her hit drama Our Girl.




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Kady McDermott shares throwback bikini snap from Maldives holiday

Kady McDermott was clearly reminiscing about happier times when she shared a throwback bikini snap from her Maldives holiday on Monday.




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Lauren Pope shares gorgeous selfie of her bump as she candidly discusses isolation 

The former TOWIE star looked radiant in a pair of simple grey joggers teamed with a Calvin Klein bralette. 




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Lydia Bright shares throwback bikini snap from Bali

Lydia Bright has been dreaming of happier times, sharing a throwback snap on Tuesday from her holiday to Bali.




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Mummy Diaries EXC: Greg DEMANDS Billie's racy 30th birthday dress is made more demure

Billie Faiers' husband Greg Shepherd was not wholly impressed with the first draft of her gown for her Great Gatsby-themed 30th birthday




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James Argent shares throwback snap of himself feeding elephants during rehab

The reality star shared a throwback snap from his time feeding the elephants while in rehab in Thailand on Instagram on Tuesday.




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Lauren Goodger takes a quarantine break

Clad in all-black, Lauren, 33, cut a low-key figure as she pumped petrol while donning protective gloves before stopping for chips at a local restaurant




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Lydia Bright performs cartwheels in her garden six weeks after welcoming baby girl Loretta Rose

The former TOWIE star, 30, proved she's back to working out as she treated fans to a glimpse of her outdoor exercise session on Instagram on Monday.




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Pregnant Danielle Armstrong displays her growing baby bump as she poses in light blue crop top

The former TOWIE star, 31, who is due to give birth in May, donned a baby blue long-sleeved crop top and loose-fitting trousers as she enjoyed the sunshine.




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Ferne McCann shows off her incredible physique in a barely-there bikini

The former TOWIE star, 29, looked incredible in the nude and orange two-piece as she posed in her vast walk-in wardrobe




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Mark Wright works out shirtless while his pet Chihuahua sits on his lap

The former TOWIE star 33, showed he is keeping up with his fitness routine amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic with the addition of his dog joining him during his workout.




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TOWIE's Bobby Norris' grandmother loses her partner to coronavirus

Bobby Norris has revealed his grandmother has lost her partner to coronavirus.




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Jacqueline Jossa admits she did I'm A Celeb to 'gain control' of speculation over her marriage

The mum-of-two revealed the reason behind why she signed up to I'm A Celeb after years of thinking the ITV reality competition could potentially ruin her acting career during an Instagram live on Tuesday.




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James Argent displays his slimmer physique on run after returning from rehab stint in Thailand

The former TOWIE displayed his slimmer physique as he headed out on a run in Essex on Wednesday, after returning from Thailand following his stint in rehab.




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Gemma Collins enjoys a bike ride near her Essex home amid coronavirus lockdown

The TOWIE star, 39, stepped out briefly for a spot of daily exercise as she enjoyed a bike ride near her home in Essex on Friday.




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James Argent shares before and after snap as he speaks out his weight loss

The reality star, 32, addressed his staggering weight loss as he shared a before and after photo on Instagram on Friday.




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Pregnant Danielle Armstrong reassures fans she has NOT gone into labour after social media silence

Danielle Armstrong shared a video to her Instagram Story on Friday reassuring fans she hasn't gone into labour, following a few days off social media.




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Mark Wright SHAVES his head while in lockdown at home

The former TOWIE star, 33, went one step further during his quarantine, as he shaved his head and showed off the results via Instagram on Saturday.




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TOWIE's Yazmin Oukhellou works up a sweat in a tiny sports bra as she works out at the park

She works hard to maintain her incredible figure. So Yazmin Oukhellou ensured her standards didn't slip in lockdown as she headed to her local park in Essex to exercise.




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Olly Murs calls Mark Wright an 'annoying f****r' as he challenges him to shave his 'blond barnet'

The singer, 35, took to Instagram in mock outrage on Saturday after Mark Wright challenged him to lose his precious blond barnet.