Will Smith

A movie director and the public are noticing similarities between the Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) robotaxi, now known as Cybercab, the company’s Robovan, and the Optimus bot, and the technology featured in the 2004 film “I, Robot.” What Happened: When it comes to vehicle design...

Will Smith once had to address the allegations made by his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, that he tends to ask strangers for money. The “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” then narrated his side of the tale during a late-night talk show. What Happened: In December 2017, Will Smith...

An infamous slap at the 2022 Academy Awards resulted in Will Smith being ban from the annual awards show and several of his movie projects that were in the works placed on hold. Smith's box office return in the "Bad Boys" movie franchise saw strong results, which could signal forgiveness from movie...

Los Angeles-based electric boat manufacturer Arc on Tuesday introduced an electric sports boat meant for the mass market named Arc Sport. The vehicle has 226 kWh of battery capacity, can provide 570 hp of power, can seat 15 people, and starts at $258,000. What Happened: Arc, founded in 2021 by a...

Hollywood actor Will Smith recently trolled OpenAI’s new text-to-video model, Sora, with a spaghetti meme, causing a stir on the internet. What Happened: A year ago, a 20-second AI-generated video of Smith eating spaghetti and meatballs had baffled internet users. This video was created using...

It's hard not to pay attention when big-name celebrities back an up-and-coming company. That's what's happening now with Karat Financial, a company that offers credit cards and banking to folks who sell via social media. Karat announced a new funding round totaling $70 million. The funding...

If you’re finding a reason to hop on to the Threads app, you might just find one as a lot of popular names are now getting on the platform. The fastest growing social media app now has a long list of stars, and we bring you some of the top names. What Happened: Several high-profile...

Each week, Benzinga Buzz compiles the latest entertainment news into a cohesive column for your consideration. Read on for the latest updates — both useful and irreverent. Ronnie Gets Served In recent years, Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) donated almost $300,000 to right-wing legislators who...

Since the infamous slap hear round the world, members of Hollywood have paid attention to the warning put forth by Will Smith to keep his wife’s name out of their mouth. One company is doing just that and parting ways with Jada Pinkett Smith. What Happened: At the 94th Academy Awards, many...

During the 95th Academy Awards ceremony hosted by Jimmy Kimmel on Sunday night, he poked fun at the rumor that Hollywood actors are using Ozempic, Novo Nordisk’s (NYSE: NVO) diabetes drug, to lose weight. What Happened: Kimmel touched on a number of hot topics, including poking fun at...

The slap heard around the world happened at the 94th Academy Awards ceremony in 2022 when actor Will Smith struck actor and comedian Chris Rock live on stage over a joke made about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. With the 95th Academy Awards event happening this weekend, and a standup...

Looking for some binge-worthy TV shows and movie recommendations? Here are the top 10 TV shows and movies on streaming giant Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) — and it includes a must-see comedy special from Chris Rock, with jokes about the infamous Will Smith slap. What Happened: Here is the list of the...

The slap heard round the world happened at the 2022 Academy Awards when actor Will Smith slapped actor and comedian Chris Rock live on stage over a joke made about Smith’s wife. Now, nearly a year after the event took place, Rock is ready to make jokes about Smith and one streaming company...

Welcome to Benzinga's list of the 10 most fun cities in the U.S. From coast to coast, this list is sure to get your toes tapping and your spirits soaring. Whether you’re looking for a night out on the town or some family-friendly fun, these cities provide a wealth of activities for all...

As one of the richest people in the world, Bill Gates can pick and choose how to spend his fortune. One unique item owned by Gates is in his office and a centerpiece of discussion for those lucky enough to see it. Many people have no idea it exists. What Happened: Over the years, many have come to...