What's Trending 3/29/22: Will Smith issues an apology to Chris Rock for slapping him during the Oscars

Also Trending: Taylor Swift is getting her doctorates from New York University and Dennys is launching a new endless breakfast deal
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What’s Trending: Tuesday, March 29th, 2022

#WillSmith

o   The actor finally issued an apology to Chris Rock for slapping him during the Oscars.

o   He made the apology on social media writing, “Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes at my expense are part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally. II would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness.”

o   The post continued, “I would also like to apologize to the Academy, the producers of the show, all the attendees and everyone watching around the world. I would like to apologize to the Williams Family and my King Richard Family. I deeply regret that my behavior has stained what has been an otherwise gorgeous journey for all of us. I am a work in progress.”

#TaylorSwift

o   New York University is awarding her with an honorary doctorate of fine arts.

o   Yes, you can call her Dr. Swift!

o   She will be speaking at their commencement at Yankee Stadium on May 19th when she receives the honors.

o   Back in January, NYU’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music debuted a new course that focuses on the singer-songwriter’s business and writing practices, as well as how fandom, gender, and race collide in the music industry.

#Dennys

o   The chain is looking to help fans deal with rising inflation with the launch of the new Endless Breakfast deal!

o   It’s running through June 21st and it is quite a bargain!

o   The Endless Breakfast includes endless fluffy buttermilk pancakes, cheesy scrambled eggs and crispy hash browns starting at $6.99.

o   You can also add a serving of bacon or sausage for 99 cents per serving (every two pieces)---$1.49 in select states.

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