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WWE kicks, punches, slams marketing efforts into high gear ahead of WrestleMania, its big event
Read full article: WWE kicks, punches, slams marketing efforts into high gear ahead of WrestleMania, its big eventThis year’s WrestleMania is just days away, but WWE’s marketing campaign for its biggest premium live event of the year was kicked into overdrive months ago.
WWE, a social media powerhouse, tops 100 million subscribers on YouTube
Read full article: WWE, a social media powerhouse, tops 100 million subscribers on YouTubeAs WWE gears up for its biggest annual premium live event next month, the company continues to harness the power of its social media presence to reach its fans.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson gets rights to one of the most famous nicknames in entertainment, his own
Read full article: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson gets rights to one of the most famous nicknames in entertainment, his ownIt is a name that has become almost synonymous with professional wrestling but its bearer, Dwayne Johnson, has never legally owned “The Rock.”.
The Rock, President Trump watch Masvidal win big at UFC 244
Read full article: The Rock, President Trump watch Masvidal win big at UFC 244President Donald Trump and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, of California, look on during UFC 244 at Madison Square Garden, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in New York. Trump, who became the first president to attend a UFC card, clapped for Johnson and stayed on his feet for the furious early rounds. Trump hugged boxing legend Roberto Duran as they posed for a picture and sat in the same row as UFC President Dana White. Protesters outside MSG chanted "Danger, danger, there's a Fascist in the White House," over a bullhorn and held signs that read "Trump/Pence Out Now!" The Rock and the president overshadowed a wildly entertaining card that had the Garden rocking in nearly every bout.
Kevin Hart 'doing very well,' according to Dwayne Johnson
Read full article: Kevin Hart 'doing very well,' according to Dwayne JohnsonKevin Winter/Getty Images(CNN) - We now have an update on Kevin Hart, thanks to one of his best friends. "I spoke with Kevin, I actually refer to him as my son," said Johnson, joking about Hart's smaller size. Hart was one of three people involved in a recent crash in Calabasas, California, according to a California Highway Patrol incident report obtained by CNN. Hart was actually supposed to be a guest on Clarkson's new show, but Johnson left his honeymoon early to substitute for his injured friend. Johnson kept it light and joked "We spoke to his pediatrician, and he's doing very well."
Kevin Hart is getting love from Hollywood
Read full article: Kevin Hart is getting love from HollywoodCNN Video(CNN) - Hollywood is rallying around Kevin Hart as he recovers from a car accident this weekend. Hart and the driver, Jared Black, sustained back injuries and were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. "Stop messing with my emotions brother @kevinhart4real," Johnson wrote in caption of a photo of the two of them in a scene from "Jumanji." "Breaking Bad" star Bryan Cranston joined several other stars, including Arsenio Hall and Marlon Wayans who also wished Hart well. Let's all send him positive energy and healing thoughts," Cranston wrote on his official Instagram account.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson marries Lauren Hashian
Read full article: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson marries Lauren Hashian(CNN) - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's new movie "Hobbs & Shaw" is in theaters now, but it's another partnership that he's most excited about. The actor announced on Monday that he has married longtime love Lauren Hashian. Johnson, 47, and Hashian, 34, are the parents of two daughters: Jasmine, 3, and Tiana, 1. In July 2018 Johnson told "Entertainment Tonight" that he was in no rush to wed Hashian. The-CNN-Wire & 2019 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company.
Dwayne Johnson still trying to save Hawaiian volcano
Read full article: Dwayne Johnson still trying to save Hawaiian volcano(CNN) - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has said he's not joining the 2020 race for the White House, but he still sounds like he'd be a great candidate. "Let's be considerate, let's be empathetic, and let's always take care of our people. Johnson joined protesters last month who are trying to stop the construction of a giant telescope on Mauna Kea, Hawaii's tallest mountain. "I wanted to come here and see our people and stand with them and support them," Johnson told journalists, CNN affiliate KGMB/KHNL reported. Johnson is trying to bring awareness to the legal battle, which has been going on for years.
'Fast and the Furious' franchise could someday travel to space
Read full article: 'Fast and the Furious' franchise could someday travel to spaceWhen "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw" finally debuts this week, we'll see Johnson and his ridiculously-ripped castmates in fast cars and fast action -- a winning formula for the "Fast" franchise for 18 years and eight movies. As for where "Fast" will travel after the "Hobbs & Shaw" spinoff, the writer of the film and five others in the franchise, Chris Morgan, said he's open to anywhere -- including space -- as long as future stories stay true to that action-packed spirit. "I would never shoot down space," Morgan told Entertainment Weekly. I would literally never shoot down anything, as long as it hits the parameters: 'Is it badass? Just in time for peak-popcorn movie season, "Hobbs & Shaw" hits theaters nationwide on Friday.
'The Rock' shows up to lend support to Hawaii protesters
Read full article: 'The Rock' shows up to lend support to Hawaii protesters(CNN) - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was in Hawaii Wednesday to support protesters who are trying to stop the construction of a giant telescope on Mauna Kea, Hawaii's tallest mountain. "I wanted to come here and see our people and stand with them and support them," Johnson told reporters, CNN affiliate KGMB/KHNL reported. Johnson's visit came on the 10th day of protests at the base of Mauna Kea to block construction from starting on the Thirty-Meter Telescope on the mountaintop. The actor and former wrestler lived in Hawaii as a child, and offered to help with talks between the state and protesters, the affiliate reported. "What I realized today, and obviously I've been following this for years now, is that it's bigger than a telescope.