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Will Smith: Academy to decide on sanctions against actor for Oscars slap

Ampas brings forward board meeting to discuss punishment but reports suggest rescinding his best actor award is unlikely

The Guardian - UK

Here’s what really happened after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars

LOS ANGELES — “Officially, we don’t want you to leave. We want you to stay.”

Los Angeles Times

Ricky Gervais mocks claims that alopecia is a disability after Will Smith's Oscars slap

Ricky Gervais, 60, joked that as his hair is thinning so he can use a disabled parking space. The comedian has been very vocal with his thoughts on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards

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David Oyelowo says he had ‘racially coded encounter’ with ‘older white gentleman’ after Will Smith Oscars slap

Actor urges people not to let Oscars drama become a ‘springboard for proxy arguments in Hollywood circles about race, respectability and belonging’

The Independent UK

Will Smith's Oscar fate to be decided within hours as Academy 'split' over Chris Rock slap

Will Smith won the Oscar for Best Actor for his role in King Richard at the 94th Academy Awards, but his success was overshadowed by his decision to slap Chris Rock live on stage at the Dolby Theatre in LA.

Daily Record

Oscars Governors Set to Discuss Sanctions for Smith over Slap

Academy governors including Steven Spielberg and Whoopi Goldberg were due to meet Friday to discuss possible sanctions against Will Smith for slapping comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars last month. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences board meeting was originally set to discuss suspending or expelling Smith from…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Will Smith ‘expected to hear within hours whether he can keep Oscar’s Best Actor award’

The future of Will Smith’s Best Actor award has reportedly divided officials at the Academy

Evening Standard

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Denzel Washington explains why he thinks Will Smith hit Chris Rock at the Oscars

‘I don’t know all the ins and outs of this situation,’ actor said

The Independent UK

David Oyelowo concerned Will Smith’s slap will be detrimental to the ‘ongoing push for inclusion’

‘This incident should not be a springboard for proxy arguments in Hollywood circles about race, respectability and belonging,’ the actor wrote

The Independent UK

“Officer? I would like to report a joke”

Salon

Moon Knight's Oscar Isaac Opens Up On Taking Psilocybin With Ethan Hawke

Oscar Isaac, one of the most recognizable personalities at the moment with roles in record-breaking films such as Ex Machina, Dune and the three latest Star Wars movies, has cemented his position as a great actor. Lately, he has been on a publicity tour for his most recent show, Moon Knight, and was recently a…

Benzinga

Popular Teen Star Exits Will Smith Movie: Is It Related To Oscars Slap?

The slap heard around the world has put a dark cloud over actor Will Smith and has movie studios now questioning what to do with the movies they have in the works to which he is attached. Another movie now faces trouble after losing a co-star and the studio.

Benzinga

Ricky Gervais shuts down claims Jada Pinkett Smith’s alopecia is a ‘disability’

Ricky Gervais has fired back at people calling Jada Pinkett Smith’s alopecia a “disability”.

Evening Standard

Oscars Meeting to Discuss Smith Sanctions Expedited after Actor Resigns

Possible sanctions against Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars last month will be discussed on Friday, 10 days earlier than previously scheduled, the body that oversees the awards said. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences brought forward its board meeting for procedural reasons after Smith…

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Academy moves up meeting to discuss Will Smith sanctions for Oscars slap

The Will Smith slap saga may be nearing its finale earlier than expected.

The Independent UK

The Academy fast tracks meeting to discuss Will Smith sanctions after Oscars slap

Meeting has been moved up by 10 days to address the situation faster

Wales Online

Disciplinary hearing about Will Smith's Oscars slap brought forward by Academy

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will talk about "possible sanctions"

Daily Mirror

Chris Rock refuses to comment on Will Smith slap during surprise set in New York

It seems like every celebrity has had their say on the Will Smith Oscars slap saga - apart from Chris Rock! The stand-up comedian once again shut down suggestions he would address the incident on stage, during a surprised comedy cameo at the Comedy Cellar on Tuesday

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Manchester Evening News

''It’s appalling arrogance': Steve Coogan on Will Smith’s Oscars slap

The Alan Partridge star says the shocking altercation was the 'epitome of all that’s twisted and horrible about Hollywood'

Pedestrian.tv

Folks Are Losing It Over August Alsina’s New Song, But Is It Really About Jada Pinkett Smith?

Why is everyone freaking out about one song?

The Conversation

Jada Pinkett Smith and Black women's hair: History of disrespect leads to the CROWN Act

The fallout from “the slap” at this year’s Oscars continues. Last week, Will Smith resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, after the academy issued a statement condemning Smith’s actions.

Daily Mirror

Will Smith's talent agency deny they are parting ways with actor over Oscars slap

Will Smith shocked the world when he slapped Oscars presenter Chris Rock on live TV after he made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved hairstyle

The Independent UK

Whoopi Goldberg dismisses speculation Will Smith’s career could be over: ‘He’ll be back’

‘The question is, does he have a path back? Yes, of course he does... He’ll be fine, he’ll be back. No worries’

Los Angeles Times

Chris Rock’s brother wants Will Smith’s Oscar revoked, isn’t accepting his apology

Like many people on Oscar night, Kenny Rock watched what happened to his brother Chris Rock through a video posted on social media. Prior to viewing it, he thought maybe the scene of actor Will Smith slapping his brother was staged. But when he saw the video and heard Smith…

Los Angeles Times

Ratings for 2022 Grammy Awards telecast close to last year’s all-time low

TV viewing for the CBS telecast of the 64th Grammy Awards ceremony will only be slightly above last year’s all-time low.

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