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Chris Rock looks downcast in NYC as he remains tight lipped over Will Smith slap

The comedian made a joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith at the 94th annual Academy Awards last month – prompting Will Smith to award him a vicious slap to the face as a result

Daily Mirror

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?

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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.

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Retrial date set for man accused in ex-Saints player's death

The man accused of killing former Saints player Will Smith and wounding his wife during an argument in New Orleans will go on trial again in August

The Independent UK

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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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.

The Conversation

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

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Fresh prints: Man gets Will Smith v Chris Rock slap tattooed on leg

"I thought let’s do it - it’s hilarious."

Wales Online

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

Daily Mirror

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’

The Independent UK

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

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

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Whoopi Goldberg insists Will Smith's career 'will be fine' after Oscars slap incident

Will Smith will 'be fine' according to Whoopi Goldberg after she discusses his Oscars outburst on US talk show The View

Daily Mirror

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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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…

Daily Mirror

Amy Schumer criticised for sharing 'banned' Oscars joke on Alec Baldwin's Rust shooting

Actress Amy Schumer was hosting the Oscar Awards and revealed that a joke about the Alec Baldwin on-set Rust shooting was axed from the show

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.

The Independent UK

Chris Rock’s brother Tony tears into Will Smith during comedy show

Comedian referenced the Oscars incident when opening his comedy show

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Daily Mirror

Jake Paul mocks Will Smith over Oscars slap after hitting basketball mascot

Paul has claimed he "Will Smith'd" the Rockets' mascot after he slapped the bear while watching an NBA match in Houston, mocking the Hollywood actor's infamous slap of comedian Chris Rock at the Oscar awards

Daily Mirror

US TV host slammed for telling Jada Pinkett Smith to ‘put on a f***ing wig’ for Oscars

Bill Maher said that Jada Pinkett Smith is 'lucky' she has alopecia and not something like leukaemia. He also said it is 'part of ageing'

Tribune News Service

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

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

Benzinga

Analysis: Did Will Smith Leave Apple Stuck With A Toxic 'Emancipation'?

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) came away from last week’s Academy Awards ceremony in equal states of euphoria and agita.

Evening Standard

Netflix and Apple TV+ ‘withdraw interest for Will Smith biopic’ after Oscars slap

Netflix and Apple TV+ have reportedly withdrawn their interest to produce a biopic about Will Smith in the fallout of the Oscars slap.

Daily Mirror

John Travolta surprises shoppers at Morrisons and punters at Wetherspoons in Norfolk

The Hollywood star spent an hour at a local branch of Morrisons in Fakenham chatting and posing with fans – and later mingled with fans at a branch of J.D Wetherspoon in Dereham

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: Black fabulousness, with hair and without it

Here’s one positive outcome of Will Smith’s unhinged moment at the Oscars: It brought global attention to alopecia. And here’s another: Jada Pinkett Smith seems to have made peace with it. She wore her near-baldness intentionally, glamming it up at an event where the public gaze is about as intense…

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