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October 11, 2023

People

Jada’s explosive Chris Rock claim

The actress has shared fresh insight into her and Will Smith’s rocky relationship with Chris Rock, more than a year after the Oscars slap.

By Editors Desk

The couple reportedly split in 2016. Picture: Charley Gallay/Getty Images

March 09, 2023

Entertainment

Will Smith ‘embarrassed, hurt’ by Rock gags

The Best Actor Oscar thumper is said to be “embarrassed” and “hurt” by jokes Chris Rock – who he hit – made about the star in a Netflix special.

By Editors Desk

A billboard advertises the Netflix special Chris Rock: Selective Outrage along Sunset Blvd on February 28, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

March 05, 2023

Media & TV

Chris Rock tackles ‘selective outrage’ and Oscars slap in live Netflix special

The comic addressed Will Smith and wokeness in his new comedy special, which aired live with a pre-show and post-show.

By Editors Desk

Kirill Bichutsky/Netflix | Chris Rock at the Hippodrome Theater in Baltimore for his live Netflix special on Saturday.

February 28, 2023

People

Chris Rock Is Finally Ready to Talk About Will Smith’s Oscar Slap

The stand-up comedian, going live with a new Netflix special a week before the Oscars, spent the past year on tour and working out material on the infamous Oscar slap

By Editors Desk

Chris Rock, by saving his ammunition for Netflix, has set up a rare thing: a stand-up special with a timely hook. PHOTO: KIRILL BICHUTSKY/NETFLIX

November 29, 2022

Media & TV

‘Now I’m crying’: Will Smith surfaces

Will Smith has emerged from hiding, making his biggest TV appearance since slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars.

By Editors Desk

The moment Smith slapped Rock on stage. Picture: Robyn Beck/AFP

August 31, 2022

People

Chris Rock slammed for joke about Nicole Brown Simpson’s murder

Chris Rock has copped backlash for comparing Will Smith slapping him to Nicole Brown Simpson’s murder.

By Editors Desk

Will Smith was banned from the Oscars for 10 years for slapping Rock. Picture: Robyn Beck / AFP.

July 29, 2022

Entertainment

Will Smith Explains Response to Chris Rock Post-Oscars Slap, Offers Second Apology to Rock and His Family

The Oscar-winner posted a new video message — one of his first public statements since the Oscars — to his Instagram on Friday.

By Editors Desk

Will Smith during the 2022 Oscars NEILSON BARNARD/GETTY IMAGES

April 09, 2022

People

Will Smith responds to 10-year Oscars ban

The actor has publicly responded to the Academy’s decision today to give him a whopping decade-long punishment for his onstage outburst.

By Editors Desk

Will Smith will keep his Oscar – but won’t be allowed to attend the ceremony for a decade. Picture: AFP

April 08, 2022

Entertainment

Film Academy Bans Will Smith From Oscars Ceremony for 10 Years

The organization's board of governors met on Friday morning to determine a response to the actor's conduct at the 94th Oscars.

By Editors Desk

April 04, 2022

Entertainment

Multiple Will Smith movies put on the back burner after Oscars slap: report

Will Smith’s career has been — at least temporarily — slapped down.

By Editors Desk

Several of Will Smith's movies have reportedly been paused. (ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)

March 30, 2022

Entertainment

Academy releases findings of formal review in to Will Smith’s Oscars slap

As the Film Academy begins disciplinary proceedings against Will Smith, bombshell new information from Oscars night has been released.

By Editors Desk

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Get

March 28, 2022

Entertainment

Don’t mention that slap! Why no one was talking about Will Smith and Chris Rock at the Oscars afterparty

Everyone from Larry David to Lady Gaga dodged questions or hid behind their PRs. If only their goodie bags had included a few opinions …

By Editors Desk

March 28, 2022

People

Oscars Will Smith’s Oscars apology smacks of insincerity

Will Smith has finally apologised for his violent behaviour. But do you believe a word he said?

By Editors Desk

The face of regret? No. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/VF22/WireImage for Vanity Fair)

March 28, 2022

Media & TV

For Japan’s Leader, Russian Gas Is Also a Hometown Affair

Will Smith issued a public apology to Chris Rock, whom he slapped onstage at the Oscars after the comedian joked about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's bald head.

By Editors Desk

Will Smith accepts the award for best actor in a leading role for his performance in "King Richard. Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY

March 28, 2022

Entertainment

‘Will Smith, we don’t need men to protect us’

Actor Will Smith slapping comedian Chris Rock under the guise of “protecting” his wife is completely toxic.

By Editors Desk

Why the hell did Smith get to go back on stage and make a speech? Picture: Robyn Beck / AFP

March 28, 2022

Media & TV

The bizarre moments following Will Smith slapping Chris Rock in the face at the Oscars

Will Smith stunned the world by storming the stage at the Oscars and slapping Chris Rock after a joke about his wife - but the cameras missed what happened next.

By Editors Desk

The bizarre moments following Will Smith slapping Chris Rock in the face at the Oscars

March 28, 2022

Lifestyle

Will Smith parties up with Oscar in hand after Academy Awards forehand

A few short hours after slapping Chris Rock and then tearing up in front of the world, Oscar winner Will Smith was spotted on the dance floor at an exclusive after party

By Editors Desk

Will Smith was cutting shapes like nothing happened.

March 28, 2022

Entertainment

Will Smith, Chris Rock to work out slap incident after Oscars 2022 spillover

Chris Rock has shocked fans with his reaction to being slapped on live television by Will Smith over a joke about the Hollywood star’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith.

By Editors Desk

Will Smith nailed his forehand shortly before winning an Oscar for his role as the Williams’ tennis coach.

June 18, 2021

Cinema

Chris Rock rejected several offers to appear on ‘The Sopranos’

Comedian Chris Rock has revealed that he turned down multiple offers to appear on one of the most popular TV dramas of all time.

Chris Rock and James Gandolfini, who starred as Tony Soprano in "The Sopranos." Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images; HBO

May 26, 2020

Entertainment

Jimmy Fallon Apologizes for Impersonating Chris Rock in Blackface for 'SNL' Sketch

Jimmy Fallon has issued an apology over a resurfaced Saturday Night Live sketch that has been deemed racist.

fallon-apologizes-blackface Image via Gerardo Mora/FilmMagic/Getty