Be prepared for Donald Trump to be a name that you hear often this week. With an arraignment scheduled for Tuesday, Trump’s name will ring off through social media and the news every day. Speaking with Benny Johnson on The Benny Show, Trump’s attorney Alina Habba agreed with the show’s host that the forthcoming charges would raise the notoriety of the former President.
Habba would respond to Johnson stating, “Donald Trump is Tupac. Donald Trump is Biggie Smalls.” Habba would state she’s from the east coast, showing Biggie bias and stating Trump would be bigger than Tupac.
“Donald Trump is his own brand, he is everything,” Habba said. “This is just going to boost him we have seen it in the polls. This is not a question, this is a fact.”
Habba isn’t the first person to make the comparison. Chris Rock was on hand as Adam Sandler received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in D.C. Never one to miss a moment for political discourse, Rock threw a Trump joke while honoring his friend Sandler.
“Are you guys really gonna arrest Trump?” Rock stated. “Do you know this is only going to make him more popular? It’s like arresting Tupac. He’s just gonna sell more records. Are you stupid?”
And to be honest, Rock may be right because that’s the thinking of Donald Trump. A couple of weekends back, Trump was once again calling for his base of supporters to ride for him after revealing he would be arrested, he didn’t mention why, but it is believed to be for paying hush money to adult star Stormy Daniels.
Trump spoke to his supporters, writing the “leading Republican candidate and former president of the United States will be arrested on Tuesday of next week.”
The alarming portion of his message is his call to his supporters to “Protest, take our nation back.” The words are similar to those used ahead of the Insurrection at the Nation’s capitol. New York City is now preparing for any clashes that could happen in the city, if Trump is indeed arrested.
According to CNN, Trump believes his base being charged up would help him politically. He also sees a positive in the indictment.
A spokesperson for Trump revealed that the former president didn’t receive any indication that he would be arrested. Instead, he was “rightfully highlighting his innocence.”
During the ceremony, Rock added more funny context to the potential indictment. “[Trump] f—ing a porn star and paid off someone so his wife couldn’t find out. That’s romantic,” Rock said.
According to Fox News, Rock made a comparison to everyday life.
“We’ve all been cheated on. Don’t you wish that the person that cheated on you paid off somebody so you wouldn’t find out?”
– Chris Rock
The Source will update you on Tuesday if Trump is indeed arrested.
If there is one thing Tony Rock will do, it’s defend his brother, Chris Rock. The pair not only share DNA but are both accomplished actors in the industry. They consistently tour and can be found performing standup from coast to coast, and each has decades of success. So, it came as no surprise that when Will Smith slapped Chris on the Academy Awards stage last year, Tony would be his champion defender.
The Rock brothers have separately worked with Smith. Tony starred in the 2000s series All of Us, executive produced by Will and his wife Jada. He knows the couple well and spoke about his brother’s plight with the Smiths while visiting Big Boy’s Neighborhood. There, Tony refuted rumors that Smith reached out to Chris to make amends. “That wasn’t true, that wasn’t true,” he said on the radio show. “I think like, two nights later, he said, ‘I reached out to Chris, and he didn’t want to talk.’ That wasn’t true.”
Tony Rock Still Isn’t Happy With His Former Friend
Smith has delivered several public apologies to Chris Rock, but the acknowledgment doesn’t seem to be enough. “He doesn’t owe me anything, I just thought we were better than that,” said Tony. “My phone number has never changed. So, I just thought I’d get a phone call one day like, ‘Ay, let’s just you and I just talk.’ It hasn’t happened, so I guess it’s not going to happen.”
This is a much more subtle reaction than Tony Rock’s previous responses. In prior interviews, he unleashed on the Smiths, especially Jada. Because the Oscars moment seemed to stem from Chris’s joke about her bald head, Tony followed suit. Much like Chris’s scathing takes in Selective Outrage, Tony has also referred to Jada as a “b*tch” and faulted her for the infamous moment. Additionally, last July, Tony suggested Smith became frustrated because Jada continued to emasculate him with mentions of her friendship with Tupac Shakur. Meanwhile, in a recent interview, Kevin Hart also addressed the rift between Chris and Will. He hopes that the controversy dies down and the pair reunite. Watch more from Tony Rock above.
As King Charles III’s long-awaited coronation quickly approaches, Snoop Dogg is throwing his hat in the ring to perform at the royal ceremony. The gig was previously offered to names like Elton John, Adele, and Harry Styles, though none of them were particularly eager to take on the responsibility. Seeing as the late Queen Elizabeth allowed the rapper to stay in the UK back in the ’90s as haters made an attempt to ban him, however, the Doggfather would be happy to pay his respects to the monarchy and its new leader.
“When they tried to kick me out of England, the Queen made a comment that her grandbabies loved Snoop Doggy Dogg, and he had done no wrong in Britain,” the Death Row Records owner recalled in a 2015 interview. “Those grandbabies grew up to be Prince William and Harry, so I had influence on them, and they had influence on their grandmother, which enabled me to get into this beautiful country. They love my music, and it is what it is.” In a more recent chat with The Sun, he confirmed, “I’m down to perform at the coronation. Make it happen.”
Snoop Dogg Expresses Interest in Coronation Performance
Snoop Dogg performs at The O2 Arena on March 21, 2023, in London, England. (Photo by Simone Joyner/Getty Images)
Nothing has been confirmed as of now, but seeing as the Palace appears to be having a tough time booking its headliner, Snoop Dogg may become their only option, which would certainly be a show to remember. Elsewhere in the news, the “Gin N Juice” hitmaker is shutting down rumours of any beef between him and Chris Rock following the comedian’s Selective Outrage Netflix special. The stand-up show has markedly earned him backlash for his comments on Meghan Markle and Jada Pinkett-Smith, and it seems some were also upset by his comments about the recording artist too.
While poking fun at Snoop, Rock compared his friend to Morgan Freeman, who’s appeared in ads for products like Mountain Dew and the Professional Golf Association. As of late, the California native has also been heavily in his bag, lending his personality to various campaigns, which the Madasgcar couldn’t help but joke about earlier this month. While chatting with MailOnline, the 51-year-old confirmed that he didn’t take the comments to heart.
“Chris Rock is my friend,” Snoop Dogg explained. “He was basically saying how did I go from being America’s Most Wanted, to America’s most loveable? It’s all about transformation, growth, development and being willing to accept change.” The industry icon went on to confirm that he “says no” to a lot of opportunities that come his way. “If I feel like your family and I believe what you believe in there’s no problem. You stand behind your brand, but there are some things in life that don’t mix with me and I can’t promote everything, so sometimes I do have to say no,” he shared. Do you want to see the Doggystyle hitmaker perform at the coronation in May? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more pop culture news.
The comedian said arresting former President Donald Trump would be like imprisoning Tupac Shakur — arguing that it’ll only boost the 2024 presidential candidate and help Trump rally up more support.
“Are you guys really going to arrest Trump?” Rock asked on stage at a Sunday event to award the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Adam Sandler, per multiple reports.
Rock joked that apprehending Trump “is only going to make him more popular,”
“It is like arresting Tupac. He’s just going to sell more records,” Rock said, per Deadline.
“Are you stupid? He slept with a porn star and paid off someone so his wife wouldn’t find out. That’s romantic,” Rock said.
Audience members, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and show business celebrities like Conan O’Brien, Steve Buscemi, and Jennifer Aniston, laughed at Rock’s joke, Fox News reported.
Chris Rock was on hand as Adam Sandler received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in D.C. Never one to miss a moment for political discourse, Rock threw a Trump joke while honoring his friend Sandler.
“Are you guys really gonna arrest Trump?” Rock stated. “Do you know this is only going to make him more popular? It’s like arresting Tupac. He’s just gonna sell more records. Are you stupid?”
And to be honest, Rock may be right, because that’s the thinking of Donald Trump.
Former President Donald Trump is once again calling for his base of supporters to ride for him. Over the weekend, Trump announced online that he expects to be arrested on Tuesday (March 21) for paying hush money to adult star Stormy Daniels.
Trump spoke to his supporters, writing the “leading Republican candidate and former president of the United States will be arrested on Tuesday of next week.” Trump did not add a reason for the arrest.
The alarming portion of his message is his call to his supporters to “Protest, take our nation back.” The words are similar to those used ahead of the Insurrection at the Nation’s capitol. New York City is now preparing for any clashes that could happen in the city, if Trump is indeed arrested.
According to CNN, Trump believes his base being charged up would help him politically. He also sees a positive in the indictment.
A spokesperson for Trump revealed that the former president didn’t receive any indication that he would be arrested. Instead, he was “rightfully highlighting his innocence.”
During the ceremony, Rock added more funny context to the potential indictment. “[Trump] f—ing a porn star and paid off someone so his wife couldn’t find out. That’s romantic,” Rock said.
According to Fox News, Rock made a comparison to everyday life.
“We’ve all been cheated on. Don’t you wish that the person that cheated on you paid off somebody so you wouldn’t find out?”
– Chris Rock
The Source will update you on Tuesday if Trump is indeed arrested.
It’s a tense week for Donald Trump, but Chris Rock is bringing laughs about the former president’s potential arrest. Days ago, Trump made an explosive revelation through his Truth Social app. Trump has been under several investigations, but it’s expected that a grand jury could indict him for misappropriating federal funds. Notably, his hush money purportedly paid to former adult film star Stormy Daniels is at the center of the investigation. It was further stated that Michael Cohen arranged for Daniels to be paid $130K to deny she had sex with him. Daniels has also gone on record saying the encounter did occur.
As the indictment looms, Trump revealed he expected to be arrested this week. Meanwhile, Chris Rock used the announcement as a part of his routine while honoring his good friend Adam Sandler. The Billy Madison icon was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in Washington, D.C., and the onlooking crowd included several high-ranking political officials. “Are you guys really gonna arrest Trump?” Rock asked the audience. “Do you know this is only going to make him more popular? It’s like arresting Tupac. He’s just gonna sell more records. Are you stupid?”
Trump Calls For Supporters To Protest
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 15: Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives on stage during an event at his Mar-a-Lago home on November 15, 2022 in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump announced that he was seeking another term in office and officially launched his 2024 presidential campaign. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Rock additionally quipped, “[Trump’s] f*cking a porn star and paid off someone so his wife couldn’t find out. That’s romantic. We’ve all been cheated on. Don’t you wish that the person that cheated on you paid off somebody so you wouldn’t find out?” The jokes arrived when Trump was awaiting news about his potential arrest. He took to Truth Social to call for his MAGA supporters to erupt in protest. It has been compared to his orders given to them on January 6.
Trump wrote: “NOW ILLEGAL LEAKS FROM A CORRUPT & HIGHLY POLITICAL MANHATTAN DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE, WHICH HAS ALLOWED NEW RECORDS TO BE SET IN VIOLENT CRIME & WHOSE LEADER IS FUNDED BY GEORGE SOROS, INDICATE THAT, WITH NO CRIME BEING ABLE TO BE PROVEN, & BASED ON AN OLD & FULLY DEBUNKED (BY NUMEROUS OTHER PROSECUTORS!) FAIRYTALE, THE FAR & AWAY LEADING REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE & FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, WILL BE ARRESTED ON TUESDAY OF NEXT WEEK. PROTEST, TAKE OUR NATION BACK!”
Arrest Date, If Any, Is Unclear
“This is a huge development.” Final preparations being made to arrest Donald Trump next week. Trump will “be fingerprinted and processed like every other defendant”. The Secret Service will make the decision whether to handcuff the former president or not. (Video: Fox News) pic.twitter.com/u36MW0680U
However, it was further noted that it’s unclear to Trump’s rep how he landed on Tuesday as being the day he was arrested. A grand jury is reportedly convening today to go over evidence, and it looks as if Trump believes there is enough stacked against him.
Chris Rock triumphantly returned to the comedy center stage by debuting his much anticipated Selective Outrage comedy special on Netflix. It was the first comedy special ever aired live on the streaming platform. We had also been waiting for a year for Rock to publicly respond to the now infamous Will Smith slap at the Oscars. He did respond, and it was in the most Chris Rock way imaginable.
Chris clapped back at his former friend with a scathing yet hilarious rant about his wife’s infidelity. Additionally, he labeled Jada Pinkett as manipulative. This is because she had allegedly tried to convince him not to host the Oscars. Her reasons, according to Chris Rock, were because Will Smith had not been nominated that year. He also gave his unique perspectives on fatherhood, racism, and of course, the Kardashians. Selective Outrage debuted live on March 4th and is currently available to stream on Netflix. The stand-up special adds to Chris Rock’s impressive comedy discography. He has won numerous awards for his comedy specials throughout his remarkable career. Here is a list of his top-rated comedy specials.
Big Ass Jokes – 1994
This was Chris Rock’s official debut into televised stand-up comedy specials. HBO produced Big Ass Jokes in 1994 as part of their weekly Half-Hour Comedy Series. The special proved to be pivotal for Chris’ career. He had just exited a three-year stint at Saturday Night Live the previous year. Big Ass Jokes displayed the comedian’s uniqueness in subject matter and delivery.
Themes of the special included his childhood and relationship with his mother, and his preference for older women. Furthermore, the comedy special sees Chris giving his controversial take on school busing. His style of comedy was refreshing and a big departure from the skit-focused style of comedy presented on SNL. Many entertainment pundits argue that Big Ass Jokes was the beginning of the raise to super-stardom for the comedian from New York. Chris’ debut special has a 7.2/10 rating on IMDb.
Bring the Pain – 1996
If his debut comedy special was impressive, then his sophomore, Bring the Pain, cemented his name as a comedy titan. The comedy special is Rock’s most critically acclaimed stand-up performance to date. Chris had already made a name for himself at SNL and playing supporting roles in movies like New Jack City (1991) and Boomerang (1992). Bring the Pain premiered in June 1996 as part of HBO Comedy Half-Hour. In the special, Chris Rock talks about dating, marriage and race relations in America.
The comedy special additionally dives into the polarizing murder trial of OJ Simpson. But, perhaps the most controversial part of the special was a piece about “Niggas vs. Black People”. In the approximately 12-minute routine, Rock explains that there is a subgroup of black people he refers to as ‘niggas’. In his view, this subgroup glorifies ignorance and sloth, and generally paints a negative image on the rest of the black community.
Unfortunately, the backlash he received from the routine caused Rock to remove it from the special. In an interview after the premier, he said that he felt like the routine empowered racist individuals to use the n-word. The routine was never performed live again. Bring the Pain has an IMDb score of 8.2. Additionally, it won Rock two Emmy Awards. Chris inked a deal for a weekly HBO talk show called The Chris Rock Show as a result of the success of the special.
Bigger and Blacker – 1999
Recorded in the Apollo Theater in Harlem, Bigger and Blacker premiered in July 1999. It was Chris’ third HBO comedy special. Thematically, Rock stays in the lane of his first two specials. He discusses race relations, relationships, political correctness and gun violence. But, this time, his views on these themes had expanded and his creativity in delivery was sharper.
Chris had been dubbed “the funniest man in America by Vanity Fair by the time Bigger and Blacker was premiering. He had starred in commercially successful movies like Beverly Hills Ninja (1997), and Lethal Weapon 4 (1998). His career was on cruise control. Furthermore, Bigger and Blacker won Chris a Grammy for Best Spoken Comedy Album in 2000.
Never Scared – 2004
Primetime Emmy winner Joel Gallen directed Chris Rock’s fourth HBO stand-up special. Never Scared premiered in April 2014. It was taped at the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington DC. Chris provides impeccable satirical content on complex topics such as drug legalization and wealth inequality in America, but also explains his take on light-hearted topics like the complexities of women’s happiness to balance the set. Additionally, Rock had recently become a father and he delved into the experiences of raising his daughter.
The 2000s was the age of the Compact Disk (CD), and the comedy special was also available on CD for purchase and lease. Never Scared proved to be another successful comedy special for Chris Rock as he won another Grammy for Best Comedy Album in 2006. It has an 8.0/10 rating in IMDb
Kill the Messenger – 2008
This special was taped in several cities during his international comedy tour. Parts of the recordings were then edited together to create his fifth comedy special. The tour stops in the special include the Carnival City Casino in Johannesburg, HMV Hammersmith Apollo in London, and the Apollo Theater in New York City. Kill the Messenger also served as Rock’s final comedy special with HBO. Topics in the 79-minute special included; sex, the n-word, fuel prices, the 2008 presidential campaigns, and the possibility of a black president. It premiered on September 2008 to critical acclaim winning two Emmy awards for the comedy star.
Tambourine – 2018
Chris is a little tame and composed in the Tambourine comedy special, but does not compromise on the funny. The comedy star returned back to his home town to bare his soul about his personal life. He spends a substantial part of the special narrating about fatherhood, his infidelity and the resulting divorce. But, rock’s comedy performances are never complete without giving the audience his unique takes of politics of the day and Tambourine is no different.
Tambourine initiated Rock’s relationship with streaming giant Netflix. Bo Burnham splendidly took on the directorial duties of the approximately one and a half hour project. The stand-up special received positive reviews on its premier. However, Rock released an extended cut called the Total Blackout: The Tambourine, without Bo’s input and the project received largely mixed reviews. Total Blackout is available for streaming on Netflix.
Selective Outrage – 2023
Thanks to an unfortunate incident of assault at the hands of Will Smith, the world had been waiting for Chris to publicly respond. There was no better way of giving his thoughts and feelings about the incident other than in a comedy special – Chris Rock style. This incident perhaps made Selective Outrage the most anticipated comedy special in recent times.
The now veteran comedian starts off the special by ticking all the boxes of a classic Chris Rock stand-up. Raising privileged children, a hilarious take on racism using yoga pants, and the Kardashian family were part of the subject matter. Between routines, he would hilariously repeat throughout the special that he does not want any problem with another rapper, referencing Will Smith’s past career.
The tail end of Selective Outrage starts with Chris speaking about his support for Will Smith’s career over the years. But, he would then bring back to the lime light the infidelity issue in the Smith’s family. Finally, he then said that the reason he did not retaliate during the Oscars is because he was raised right. His parents told him never to fight in front of white people – and the mic was dropped to a roaring applause from the audience.
Nearly one full year later, the Oscars have still not forgiven Will Smith for his stunt on stage. There is no better way to break the tension than by cracking a few jokes. To no one’s surprise, the controversy surrounding Will Smith’s altercation with Chris Rock continues to linger. It appears that the team at the Oscars has no intention of letting Will get away without at least a little bit of shade. But how far do they go with the jokes?
Many found the jokes at Will’s expense to be funny and light-hearted. But those who tuned into the ceremony are surprised to learn that the Oscars had a lot more jokes up their sleeves. Molly McNearny, an executive producer for the Oscars, revealed more insight. Originally, Jimmy Kimmel and his team were ready to really rag on Will. The original hosting was to be full of jabs that some might even deem as inappropriate for the show. However, they chose to pull back on the jokes at the last minute for a few reasons.
The Oscars Gracefully Poke Fun At Last Year’s Debacle
According to McNearny, they did not want to utilize drama to garner more views. “We didn’t want to make this year all about last year,” she stated in a Variety interview. Constantly bringing up last year’s news can get repetitive, so cutting the excess jokes was a wise decision. Along with trying to stay up to date, the removal of certain jokes also came down to respect. Chris Rock was ultimately the one that got assaulted on stage, not the audience. A few jokes here and there are harmless. But hyper-focusing on the incident can come off as disrespectful to both Chris and Will Smith.
“There were certainly some that went harder,” McNearny continues. “But we didn’t think that was our place to do that. That should be Chris Rock, not us.” However, Jimmy Kimmel and the Oscars team were not above poking some fun at how people reacted at the time. In one of his jokes, Jimmy teases the audience for doing absolutely nothing after Chris Rock got punched in the face. All jokes aside, the ceremony remained respectful and in good taste. But more importantly, it remained free of any violent altercations. Check back in to catch any updates about how Will and Chris react toward the 2023 show.
Chris rock’s unfortunate moment at last year’s Oscars has earned more attention, and D.L. Hughley is defending his friend. Will Smith has been the target of critics since he stormed the Academy Awards stage and slapped Rock. It occurred following Rock’s quip about Jada Pinkett Smith’s bald head, and it caused the actress to become a punching bag of trolls and comedians. The Smiths have addressed the controversy, and Will repeatedly apologized, but it wasn’t enough. Rock again went after the Smiths in his latest Netflix comedy special, Selective Outrage. However, his approach gained mixed reactions.
Journalist Candace McDuffie, a writer for The Root, said that Rock made a career from telling jokes at the expense of Black women. Many have argued that this was seen in Selective Outrage, and McDuffie added that Rock deserved the slap from Smith. Comedian D. L. Hughley knows both Rock and Smith, and he’s been a fierce defender of the Never Scared icon. TMZ caught up with Hughley and wanted his thoughts on the controversy.
“It’s kinda crazy to me that if you thought the slap was justified and you think that the comedy was too far, I think that’s ironic,” said Hughley. “I think that it’s ironic that you think that one response to a joke was violence, and that’s justified, but response to violence with a joke, that isn’t. That seems to be the tone of the special.”
“I d think it’s ironic that everybody got a chance to respond about that slap, except the man that got slapped,” Hughley further stated. “And when he responds, it causes this sort of upheaval. I don’t think we should ever have the right to tell somebody how or when or what’s appropriate for their response.” Additionally, Hughley rejected the notion that Rock made sweeping, insulting remarks about Black women as a whole. Hughley also made it a point not to say Jada’s name specifically.
Not All Black Women, Just Jada…And Meghan Markle
“He talked about one Black woman, there are millions of them. So, I don’t know how a conversation—and honestly, the reason we know about the Black woman that he referenced in the special is because they make it their business to let us know what’s going on.” He also mentioned Meghan Markle, who was also targeted by Rock in his special. Hughley argued that she, too, speaks openly about her personal life.
However, detractors have clapped back at Hughley’s take. Rock has been called out for decades for his remarks about Black women, but his repeated attention to Jada has sparked rumors to fly. Last week, a report stated Rock once attempted to romance Pinkett, but she rejected him. Meanwhile, Rock’s supporters, like Hughley, have come to his defense from one outlet to the next. Check out D.L. Hughley above.
Jimmy Kimmel joked about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at last year’s Oscars ceremony while hosting this year’s 95th Academy Awards on Sunday night. Smith was not present in the audience as the Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences banned him from all Academy events for the next 10 years. Kimmel also poked fun at Tom Cruise and James Cameron for not being present at the event, Steven Spielberg for allegedly never smoking weed, and many more nominees as well as attendees.
“We want you to have fun, feel safe and, most importantly, we want me feel safe,” Kimmel told the audience. “So, we have strict policies in pace. If anyone in this theater commits an act of violence at any point during the show, you will be awarded the Oscar for best actor and permitted to give a 19-minute long speech. But seriously, the academy has a crisis team in place. If anything unpredictable or violent happens during the show, sit there and do absolutely nothing. Maybe even give the assailant a hug.”
Jimmy Kimmel At The Oscars
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 12: Host Jimmy Kimmel speaks onstage during the 95th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Later in the night, Kimmel warned that anyone who wanted to “get jiggy with it” would have to go through the Oscars’ new crisis team. The remark was a reference to Smith’s 1997 single, “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It.” Kimmel also said that the show would go off without a “Hitch,” referencing Smith’s 2005 romantic comedy. Lastly, after noting the high number of Irish actors nominated for awards, he joked that the “odds of another fight on stage just went way up.”
The host’s jabs come less than a month after Chris Rock finally addressed the infamous incident in his Netflix special, Selective Outrage. “Everybody fuckin’ knows. Yes, it happened, like a year ago, I got smacked at the fucking Oscars by this motherfucker. People are like, ‘Did it hurt? It still hurts! I’ve got ‘Summertime’ ringing in my ears,” he said. Rock also joked about Smith’s wife, Jada, and her “entanglement” with August Alsina.
Jimmy Kimmel’s Jokes On Will Smith
Here’s the portion of Jimmy Kimmel’s opening monologue where he referenced Will Smith’s slap from last year’s show! #Oscarspic.twitter.com/2ksrwAnRJa
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