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Reactions from in and around the industry to the most talked-about moment of the Oscars ranged from delight in the mess to concern

Will Smith hit Chris Rock live on stage at the 94th Academy Awards

LOS ANGELES — Oscar presenter Chris Rock has declined to file a police report over actor Will Smith slapping him during the live broadcast of the Academy Awards ceremony and the LAPD is not investigating the incident at this time, the department said in a release Sunday night.

An eventful 94th Academy Awards ceremony delivered drama in spades, and a host of viral moments

Did Sunday night’s Academy Awards ceremony achieve its goal, stated earlier this month by academy president David Rubin, to “prioritize the television audience, to increase viewer engagement and keep the show vital, kinetic, and relevant”? Um, be careful what you wish for, Oscar. The 94th annual Oscars, hosted by Wanda…

Dune, Belfast, and CODA all scooped huge awards at the Oscars 2022 ceremony during a night that saw actor Will Smith smack comedian Chris Rock on stage

Shortly after Will Smith laid the smackdown on Chris Rock at the Oscars, Panthers great Steve Smith Sr. arrived with a bit of ice.

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LAPD issued statement saying ‘The individual involved has declined to file a police report’