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Chris Rock twists knife on Will Smith as he mocks Jada's 'entanglements'

Chris Rock's new Netflix comedy special sees the comedian take a series of jabs at his Oscars nemesis Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith - including the actress' infamous 'entanglement' with rapper August Alsina

Daily Mirror

Before Oscars, ‘Everything Everywhere’ Sweeps Spirit Awards

"Everything Everywhere All At Once" continued its awards sweep at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on its path to the Oscars next weekend. The multiverse-hopping adventure collected awards for best picture, directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, actors Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan and Stephanie Hsu, screenplay and editing. "Thank…

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Chris Rock savages Will Smith in TV special as he lets rip on Oscars slap for first time

A year on from the scandal, Chris has opened up about the infamous incident and finally addressed what happened in his live Netflix special, Selective Outrage, which was streamed live on Netflix from the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore on Saturday night

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Chris Rock addresses Will Smith Oscars slap during Netflix comedy special

Rock, 58, spoke about the incident in his Netflix special Selective Outrage

Evening Standard

Chris Rock Hits Back at Will Smith in Netflix Livestream

Chris Rock finally hit back at Will Smith on Saturday in a brutal stand-up routine, a year after the actor slapped him in front of a global TV audience for the Oscars. The comedian came out swinging, accusing the Hollywood star of "selective outrage" when he reacted to a jibe…

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Chris Rock slaps back at Will and Jada Pinkett Smith — hard — in live Netflix special

LOS ANGELES — When Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during the 2022 Oscars ceremony, many members of the live audience and TV viewers at home thought it was a joke — until they realized, to their horror, that it wasn’t.

Los Angeles Times

Chris Rock roasts Will Smith over Oscars slap in live Netflix comedy special: ‘I’m not a victim, baby’

“You will never see me on Oprah or Gayle, crying,” Rock told a large global audience. “I took that hit like Paquiao.”

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Chris Rock addresses Will Smith's Oscars slap one year on in new Netflix special Selective Outrage. Here are the key moments

Chris Rock uses his new comedy special to speak at length for the first time about being slapped by Will Smith.

ABC News

Chris Rock, on live Netflix special, jokes about Will Smith slap: ‘I got “Summertime” ringing in my ears.’

‘I’m not a victim, baby,’ the comedian says, also commenting on Jada Pinkett Smith, trans people and ‘selective outrage.’

Chicago Sun-Times

Everything Everywhere scores more major awards en route to the Oscars

Awards season juggernaut Everything Everywhere All At Once has continued its run of success at the Film Independent Spirit Awards

The New Daily

'Everything Everywhere' dominates Spirit Awards week before Oscars

SANTA MONICA (UNITED STATES) - "Everything Everywhere All At Once" swept up yet more film prizes Saturday, as it was named best feature at the Spirit Awards -- one of the last major Hollywood ceremonies before next weekend's Oscars.

Bangkok Post

Before Oscars, ‘Everything Everywhere’ sweeps Spirit Awards

“Everything Everywhere All At Once” continued its awards sweep at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on its path to the Oscars next weekend

The Independent UK

17 films that should never have won Oscars, from Shakespeare in Love to Slumdog Millionaire

...and what should have won instead

The Independent UK

Chris Rock to finally have his say in new stand-up special

A year after Will Smith smacked him on the Academy Awards stage, Chris Rock is poised to finally have his say

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The Canberra Times

The Oscar goes to ... oh please let it be Maverick

What I'd really love for this year's Oscars is for Top Gun: Maverick to win Best Picture.

Evening Standard

Chris Rock on the eve of his Netflix special: his movie roles, Oscars scandal and other stand-up specials

His performance will be Netflix’s first ever live event

Asharq Al-Awsat

German Oscar Film ‘All Quiet’ Confronts Horrors of Wartime

“All Quiet on the Western Front,” Germany’s entry at the Academy Awards, shows the horrors of World War I from the unique perspective of the nation that triggered and lost two world wars. The Netflix film enters the March 12 ceremony with nine nominations, including best picture and international film…

The Independent UK

German Oscar film ‘All Quiet’ confronts horrors of wartime

“All Quiet on the Western Front,” Germany’s entry at the Academy Awards, shows the horrors of World War I from the unique perspective of the nation that triggered and lost two world wars

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The Guardian - UK

Everything you always wanted to know about the 2023 Oscars but were afraid to ask

From slap jokes to sex toys, we get the lowdown on this year’s Academy Awards, ahead of the ceremony on 12 March

Chicago Sun-Times

Hasan Minhaj hits the ‘sweet spot’ as Film Independent Spirit Awards host

‘I just love how fun and irreverent the show can be,’ comedian says of Saturday’s warm-up to the Oscars.

The New Daily

Chris Rock is ready to talk about Will Smith’s infamous Oscars slap

Comedian Chris Rock is set to address his shocking onstage moment with Will Smith in his upcoming Netflix special.

The Times of India

Vivek Agnihotri REACTS to Deepika Padukone presenting at the Oscars 2023

Deepika Padukone was recently named as one of the presenters at the upcoming Academy Awards 2023. Wishes have been pouring in from all sides for the actress. Now, Vivek Agnihotri has taken to his Twitter handle to react to the news.

The Guardian - UK

Live Italian to Chris Rock: the seven best shows to stream this week

Three celebrities sample la dolce vita in a charming new travel series, and the standup superstar reflects on getting slapped Big Willie-style at last year’s Oscars

Los Angeles Times

Will Smith gives first awards acceptance speech since Oscars controversy

LOS ANGELES — Will Smith delivered his first acceptance speech since the 2022 Oscars after he received the Beacon Award on Wednesday at the African American Film Critics Association Awards.

The Independent UK

Oscar Predictions: Will 'Everything' take everything?

The 95th Academy Awards are nearly here, and Associated Press Film Writers Jake Coyle and Lindsey Bahr predict a big haul for “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”

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