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Breaking tradition, Will Smith won’t present at the Oscars this year. So ... now what?

LOS ANGELES — Because the Academy has banned him from attending the Oscars for 10 years, Will Smith will not be able to continue the tradition of the reigning lead actor winner presenting the award for lead actress during this year’s ceremony.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 10, 2023

The top 10 most shocking Oscars speech moments, from Will Smith to Roman Polanski

The most viewed Oscars moment award goes to Will Smith for his astonishing reaction to Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars

Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2023

Jimmy Kimmel expects no slaps hosting the Oscars; just snarky (not mean) jokes

Jimmy Kimmel is taking the stage to lead the Oscars one year after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during the last ceremony, and raised a host of expectations about what we might see this time around.

WEKU · Mar 10, 2023

Tucker's a traitor — and he's not alone

The more we learn about Fox News, Jan. 6 and Donald Trump, the worse it gets. There must be consequences

Salon · Mar 9, 2023

Will Smith ‘embarrassed and hurt’ by Chris Rock’s Netflix special calling out Oscars slap

The comedian gave the actor and his actress wife Jada Pinkett Smith a serious roasting in his latest stand-up special for the streaming giant

Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2023

Oscars forced to break long-running tradition after Will Smith's 10-year ban

Will Smith has been banned from attending the Academy Awards for 10 years after he stormed the stage and slapped comedian Chris Rock at last year's ceremony

Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2023

Netflix forced to edit Chris Rock's comedy special to remove Will Smith joke

Netflix has stepped in and edited out part of Chris Rock's live comedy special, Selective Outrage, in which he spoke out about being slapped by Will Smith at last year's Oscars

Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2023

‘Sin Eater’ details the many ways Chicago private eye Anthony Pellicano crossed the line

FX documentary on the infamous investigator hears from his clients, his alleged victims and the man himself.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 9, 2023

Can the Oscars be saved? Academy members can't even agree on what it would take

LOS ANGELES — Hollywood loves a good comeback story, and this year's Academy Awards will feature a few of them.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 9, 2023

Will Smith 'embarrassed and hurt' by Chris Rock's Netflix special calling out slap

Will Smith wants Chris Rock to "let it go" as the comedian continues to use the infamous slap at the 2022 Oscars as a source of material, nearly a year on

Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2023