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The Hollywood double standard: Why massive awards protect bad behavior | The Scoop
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What happens when a respected community institution or a massive platform like the Grammys becomes a shield for reputation resets? We are diving deep into Hollywood's ultimate double standard. Branding expert Aliza Licht and host of The Scoop, Paula Froelich, break down why Will Smith was handed the Beacon Award a year after the Oscar slap heard around the world. Plus, the disturbing reality behind the Grammys giving Chris Brown a main-stage performance just three years after his assault on Rihanna.
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