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Can the Will Smith and Chris Rock slap live on stage force the Oscars to change their ways?

Ripples from 94th Academy Awards, the slap, and the joke that led to it, are likely to reverberate across Hollywood — an industry that has for years been trying to recover from allegations of misogyny, racism and sexual harassment.

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Oscars producer Will Packer initially thought Will Smith, Chris Rock staged that slap

LOS ANGELES — First-time Oscars producer Will Packer has shed more light on the immediate aftermath of that infamous Oscars slap. Appearing on "Good Morning America" on Friday, Packer explained what happened behind the scenes after "King Richard" star Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock on Sunday, then returned to…

Los Angeles Times

‘The Bubble’ review: Judd Apatow’s satire of movie star antics and pandemic bubbles

“At least we tried to make a movie, they can’t judge us for that,” a character says at the end of writer-director Judd Apatow’s newest comedy for Netflix. “We made something that’s a distraction in these difficult times.” I can only assume these words are a not-so-subtle effort to short…

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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK

What next for Will Smith after Oscars slap? Hollywood divided over the star’s future

Reaction to the Academy Awards incident has veered from acceptance to outrage – and even boredom. With an Oscar-tipped movie in the pipeline for 2023, the star has many options, including baring his soul on a chatshow

The Guardian - UK

Jim Carrey slammed for ‘forcibly kissing’ Alicia Silverstone in resurfaced video after criticising Will Smith

Jim Carrey has been blasted when footage resurfaced of him “forcibly kissing” Alicia Silverstone at an awards show after he criticised Will Smith over the Oscars slap.

Evening Standard

Can the 2022 Grammys yield as much drama as last week’s Oscars?

The fallout from Will Smith’s slap threatens to overshadow music’s big night, but focus on the material and there is much to admire – particularly in 11-time nominee Jon Batiste

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Chris Rock had 'tears in his eyes' performing first show since Will Smith's slap

Chris Rock, 57, reportedly told the audience to 'let him be all misty' as he arrived on stage for his first stand-up show since he was slapped at the Oscars by Will Smith with tears in his eyes

Daily Mirror

What does it take to be kicked out from the Oscars?

There have only been five expulsions from The Academy in it is 92-year history including a registered sex offender

Wales Online

Oscars producer says Will Smith 'poured concrete in the room' as he praises Chris Rock

Will Smith walked up on stage at the Academy Awards and slapped Chris Rock across the face after the comedian cracked a GI Jane joke about Jada Pinkett's Smith hair

Daily Mirror

Jim Carrey is criticised after videos resurface of him 'assaulting' both Alicia Silverstone and Will Smith

Jim Carrey has come under fire after footage has resurfaced from the 1997 MTV Movie Awards which appears to show him 'assaulting' both Alicia Silverstone and Will Smith

Bristol Post

Ranvir Singh discusses her experience of living with alopecia like Jada Pinkett Smith

The TV presenter was candid about her own experience saying, ‘I’ve got a patch in the middle, I’ve got a patch at the back’

Evening Standard

Ranvir Singh shows her hair loss on Lorraine amid discussion on Jada Pinkett Smith’s alopecia

The TV presenter spoke of her alopecia as she stepped in to host Friday's Lorraine

Wales Online

ITV Good Morning Britain fans praise Daniel Radcliffe as he shuts down Oscars question

Viewers seem to have heard enough about it

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Daily Mirror

Jim Carrey plans to retire from acting after Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for 'quieter life'

Jim Carrey, 60, says he's seriously considering quitting showbiz after wanting to spend more time painting and taking things a little slower.

The New Daily

The Ferguson Report: Good news on housing for those who can’t afford houses

The PM has said that every Australian deserves a roof over their heads. Walls and floors? Well, you’re on your own there.

The Guardian - UK

The Guide #28: The winners and losers of ‘slapgate’

In this week’s newsletter: after days of bad tweets and red carpet reactions, here’s the last word on the biggest Oscars moment of the decade

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This Morning's Alison Hammond condemns Will Smith as new Oscars footage emerges

This Morning presenter Alison Hammond had her say on the Will Smith and Chris Rock Oscars scandal after new footage emerged

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After Will Smith slap, is the stage still safe for comedians in age of rage?

NEW YORK — Stand-up comedy has never been a safe space for the timid.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Russians flee Chernobyl with radiation sickness, says Ukraine

UN atomic watchdog investigates claims Russian troops left after high doses of radiation. Plus, Trump may face court date thanks to reggae singer lawsuit.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Police 'Ready to Arrest' Smith after Oscar Slap

Police officers were ready to arrest Will Smith after he attacked comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars, the show's producer said Thursday. In his first public comments since the shocking episode that marred Hollywood's most important evening, Will Packer said he had sat with Rock when officers came to speak…

Daily Mirror

Chris Rock 'stopped Will Smith being arrested' after Oscars slap, producer says

Los Angeles police officers were ready and prepared to arrest Will Smith after he slapped Chris Rock across the face live at The Oscars, but the comedian prevented them, a producer on the show has claimed.

Wales Online

Wrexham co-owner, Ryan Reynolds, to play in goal this weekend after injuries to three goalkeepers

"I've only just started training for it but I can promise that when corners come in, I'll be punching the ball away harder than Will Smith smacked Chris Rock"

Evening Standard

Chris Rock shuts down heckler cursing Will Smith at his show

Chris Rock has defended Will Smith from jeers at his latest stand-up appearance following the Oscars slap.

Liverpool Echo

Daniel Radcliffe shuts down Susanna Reid's Oscars question on Good Morning Britain

Daniel refused to comment on the Oscars moment

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