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MINNEAPOLIS — Comedy can be a dangerous business, especially if you try to have some fun at Jada Pinkett Smith's expense.

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'Oscars are now open to accusations of double standards over Will Smith slap response'

Darren Lewis says consistency is clearly lacking in the wake of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars - sexual predators Harvey Weinstein and Roman Polanski still have theirs awards

Daily Mirror

Jada Pinkett Smith makes first public appearance since Oscars slap

Jada Pinkett Smith stunned at her first appearance since the Oscars on Saturday, sporting a show-stealing strapless, glittering gold gown at the opening of the Rhimes Performing Arts Center and the Debbie Allen Dance Academy.

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Jason Manford jokes about Will Smith at Oliviers: ‘I’ll be keeping your wives’ names out of my chuffing mouth’

‘The last thing I need is a slap in the face from the seven actors who play the tiger,’ comedian said, in reference to the stage adaptation of ‘Life of Pi’

The Independent UK

The Comedy Store, celebrating 50 years, looks to tradition to keep the future funny

LOS ANGELES — For 50 years, the Comedy Store has been a club in need of comics, and a place for comics in need of a club. The relationship is as plain as the writing on the walls of the storied venue, cluttered with the names of its biggest stars…

Los Angeles Times

Chris Rock jokes ‘I got my hearing back’ after Will Smith banned from Oscars for slap

‘I’m OK. I’m not talking about it until I get paid,’ the comedian also reportedly said, during a gig in California on Friday night

The Independent UK

Ricky Gervais on Will Smith’s 10-year Oscars ban: ‘Hopefully, he’ll only do six years with good behaviour’

Comedian previously defended Chris Rock, calling his joke ‘tame’

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Chris Rock laughs off drama as he jokes he 'got hearing back' after Will Smith slap

While presenting during the Oscars, Chris Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's hair. Will Smith walked up on stage and slapped him across the face

Daily Mirror

Jada Pinkett Smith breaks cover in first red carpet after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock

Jada Pinkett Smith dazzled in a strapless gold gown as she attended a red carpet event in LA - but remained silent on husband Will's now infamous Oscars slap

Daily Mirror

SNL star Colin Jost roasts Will Smith Oscars verdict in latest episode

‘Is that a punishment?’ comedian asked

The Independent UK

Will Smith news - live: 50 Cent criticises Academy for ‘harsh’ ruling after actor’s lengthy Oscars ban

Latest updates after the Academy made a decision on ‘consequences’

The Independent UK

Editorial: A 10-year ban for Will Smith. The Academy finally gets tough

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday ruled that Will Smith will be banned from attending the Oscars ceremony — as a guest or presenter — as well as any other academy events for the next 10 years.

Los Angeles Times

Chris Rock jokes ‘I got my hearing back’ after Will Smith banned from Oscars for slap

‘I’m OK. I’m not talking about it until I get paid,’ the comedian also reportedly said, during a gig in California on Friday night

The Independent UK

The group chat as a sacred Black space

It's where four of us speak without the white gaze or conservative Black glare beating down on our conversations

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Daily Record

Jada Pinkett Smith 'never wanted to marry Will Smith' and cried during wedding

Jada's revelation has come back to light after the King Richard actor stormed the stage and slapped comedian Chris Rock on live TV, after he made a joke about Jada's shaved head due to her alopecia.

Liverpool Echo

Man beaten up after losing all his hair

Dean Boyle spoke of his experience with bullying and lack of confidence after Chris Rock joked about Jada Pinkett Smith

The Independent UK

Chris Rock jokes ‘I got my hearing back’ after Will Smith banned from Oscars for slap

‘I’m OK. I’m not talking about it until I get paid,’ the comedian also reportedly said, during a gig in California on Friday night

Daily Mirror

Jada Pinkett Smith branded 'ungrateful' by fans over Will's birthday surprise

Will Smith's birthday gift for wife Jada Pinkett's birthday in 2011 backfired horribly, as she branded the gesture a "ridiculous display of his ego", and caused Will to hit a 'low point'

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Jada Pinkett Smith 'never wanted to marry Will Smith' and cried walking down the aisle

Jada Pinkett Smith is known for her unconventional views on marriage and never planned on having a wedding, she confessed in a resurfaced clip

The Guardian - US

Ten tweets in need of the new edit button: from covfefe to Oscars selfie

As Twitter prepares to roll out its new edit function, a look back at the tweets that could have done with one

Asharq Al-Awsat

Will Smith Gets 10-Year Oscars Ban over Chris Rock Slap

The motion picture academy on Friday banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards. The move comes after a meeting of the academy's Board of Governors to discuss a response to Smith's actions.…

Daily Mirror

Will Smith gives his verdict on Academy's decision to ban him from Oscars for 10 years

The 2022 Best Actor winner is now banned for 10 years from attending 'any Academy events or programs, in person or virtually, including but not limited to the Academy Awards'

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Man Banned From Attending Boring Work Event For Next 10 Years As Some Sort Of Punishment

“I accept and respect the Academy’s decision,” said Will Smith.

Salon

"The View" calls MTG a "snowflake"

"Touchy, touchy" Joy Behar says about Greene alerting the police to the late-night host's comment

Daily Mirror

50 Cent slams Will Smith's 10-year Oscars ban and calls it 'too harsh'

Will Smith has been banned from Academy events for 10 years after walking up on stage and slapping comedian Chris Rock across the face at the Oscars last month. 50 Cent was one of the first celebrities to speak out about the ban on Friday

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