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UPDATE: Will Smith Apologizes Shortly After Slapping Chris Rock on Stage

UPDATE (March 27, 2022): Minutes after slapping Chris Rock on stage, Will Smith apologized for doing so while accepting his Best Actor award at the 2022 Academy Awards.He stepped onto the stage with tears in his eyes as he won his first Oscar. "I want to apologize to The Academy, I want to apologize to all my fellow nominees. This is a beautiful moment." He then continued, thanking Serena and Venus Williams: "I’m not crying for winning an award, it’s not about winning an award for me... "Itâ...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Sun, 27 Mar 2022 HYPEBAE
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Olivia Rodrigo Takes Responsibility for Breakup With Joshua Bassett

While many of Olivia Rodrigo’s anthems on her much-loved album, SOUR, sound like they’re flipping a middle finger to her ex-boyfriend Joshua Bassett, the now single singer admits that "heartbreak is a two-way street" and takes partial responsibility for the demise of their relationship.In an interview with Drew Barrymore for her Disney+ documentary driving home 2 u, Rodrigo admits, "I just remember going through that awful heartbreak and feeling so responsible for it too in a way. Like, you ...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Sat, 26 Mar 2022 HYPEBAE
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Britney Spears Says Watching 'Euphoria' Was Like Meditation

Britney Spears seems to be just like the rest of us, being obsessed with HBO's buzziest show Euphoria. The star, who recently deactivated her Instagram account, went back on the social media platform to share her appreciation for the TV series. She began her post by mentioning that she began the show for Mental Health Awareness Week. "A little while ago I watched this insane amazing show Euphoria," she wrote in a caption accompanying a clip of Zendaya. "Good God it’s too good," she said, addin...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Sat, 26 Mar 2022 HYPEBAE
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Why TikTok's Bimbocore Trend Is an Act of Modern Feminism

Growing up, Elle Woods was my idol. Her love for everything pink and scented paper, along with her flawless legal skills, spoke to me as a book worm obsessed with her Hello Kitty makeup set. In a world that views women as inferior, Elle proved femininity and intelligence could exist in the same sphere, defying not only the expectations of her entitled boyfriend and creepy boss, but also her own.Thanks to TikTok and the return of nostalgic Y2K fashion, young women are reclaiming the bimbo trope, ...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Fri, 25 Mar 2022 HYPEBAE