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Will Smith banned from Oscars for 10 years after slapping Chris Rock

Academy bars actor from all its events, condemning ‘unacceptable and harmful behavior on stage’

The Guardian - US

Will Smith banned from Oscars and Academy events for 10 years

The Academy made their decision today (April 8)

The Independent UK

Will Smith banned from Oscars, other film academy events for 10 years for Chris Rock slap

The academy in a statement called Smith’s actions “unacceptable and harmful.”

Chicago Sun-Times

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Will Smith banned from the Oscars for 10 years after slapping Chris Rock

Will Smith has been banned from the Oscars for 10 years, after the Academy launched a probe into his actions after he stormed the stage and slapped comedian Chris Rock across the face last month. Will has since said he 'accepts' the decision

Daily Mirror

Will Smith's slap shows 'honor culture' is alive and well

After witnessing the “slap heard around the world” during the 2022 Oscars, I wasn’t surprised when the internet split into two camps: #TeamWill and #TeamChris.

The Conversation

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

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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

Daily Mirror

Amy Schumer denies stealing Oscars joke about Leonardo DiCaprio and his ‘girlfriends’

‘I’m funny enough, I don’t need to steal s***,’ comedian said

The Independent UK

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

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

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.

Tribune News Service

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

The Independent UK

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"

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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

Chronicle Live

Nine year old's recreation of Will Smith's Oscars slap for school Easter Egg competition

Youngster Will Nolan came up with the entry idea all by himself, after seeing the clip trending on social media.

The Independent UK

Jason Momoa addresses Kate Beckinsale rumours after giving her coat at Oscars party: ‘Just being a gentleman’

‘Now, I am not giving my coat to anyone’

Tribune News Service

Amy Schumer reveals the Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ shooting joke she wasn’t ‘allowed’ to tell at the Oscars

Amy Schumer may have been “triggered and traumatized” by watching Will Smith slap Chris Rock at the Oscars, but the host had been prepared to joke about Alec Baldwin fatally shooting Halyna Hutchins on a movie set.

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Kim Kardashian plots Met Gala debut with Pete Davidson as Kourtney steals headlines

Sources claim there is a bitter rivalry between Kim and her sister Kourtney with the younger Kardashian's star left jealous and enraged that her sibling was a guest at the 2022 Oscars

The Guardian - UK

Jay-Z and Beyoncé crossing a picket line to party shows how shallow celebrity activism really is

The couple’s Oscars afterparty saw celebrities bypass Chateau Marmont workers who have complained of abhorrent conditions, says author Emma Dabiri

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

Daily Mirror

Ric Flair tells Mike Tyson Will Smith slap on Chris Rock at Oscars was fake

'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair appeared on Mike Tyson's podcast and said he felt Will Smith's controversial slap on Oscars host Chris Rock was staged

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’

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Amy Schumer Has Revealed Her ‘Banned’ Oscars Jokes And Spoilers: They’re All Shit

"I wasn’t allowed to say any of that."

The Independent UK

Amy Schumer reveals she is still thinking about Oscars slap ‘every four thoughts’

The comedian was in her trailer when Will Smith hit Chris Rock

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