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Amy Schumer says she ran her Will Smith joke past the actor before the 2022 Oscars: ‘I’ve been burned too many times’

She said she ‘didn’t want the camera to cut to somebody looking sad’

The Independent UK

Chris Rock’s brother says he wants to fight Will Smith in a boxing match: ‘I’ll let the hands do the talking’

‘I should get in the ring with Will Smith,’ Kenny Rock said

The Independent UK

Michelle Deal-Zimmerman: It’s a slap in the face to believe violence protects Black women

I still can’t figure out why Baltimore native Jada Pinkett Smith gives a flying foxtail on a Friday about what a comedian says about her beautiful bald head.

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Will Smith challenged to a boxing match by Chris Rock's brother after Oscars slap

Will Smith has been called out by the brother of Chris Rock after Kenny Rock signed up to take part in a celebrity boxing match

Daily Mirror

Jason Manford shaken by Will Smith Oscars slap and 'can't believe it happened'

Jason Manford was less than impressed with Will Smith's behaviour at the Oscars and branded him a 'spoiled, narcissistic millionaire'

Daily Mirror

Will Smith defended by DJ Jazzy Jeff over Chris Rock Oscars slap

Smith has since been banned from attending the Academy Awards for 10 years

The Independent UK

Gilbert Gottfried’s Twitter hacked just hours after he died as family reveals cause of death

All inappropriate posts have now been removed from Gottfried’s account

The Independent UK

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Gilbert Gottfried, comedian and actor, dies aged 67

The standup comic, also known for voicing Iago in Disney’s animated Aladdin, has died after a long illness

The Guardian - US

Trevor Noah on Oscars: ‘They should’ve hired Will Smith to replace the wrap-it-up music’

Late-nights hosts discuss the Academy’s 10-year ban for Will Smith, radioactive souvenirs and Trump’s endorsement of Dr Oz for Senate

The Guardian - US

Has insult comedy gone too far?

MINNEAPOLIS — Comedy can be a dangerous business, especially if you try to have some fun at Jada Pinkett Smith's expense.

Tribune News Service

'Oscars are now open to accusations of double standards over Will Smith slap response'

Darren Lewis says consistency is clearly lacking in the wake of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars - sexual predators Harvey Weinstein and Roman Polanski still have theirs awards

Daily Mirror

Jada Pinkett Smith makes first public appearance since Oscars slap

Jada Pinkett Smith stunned at her first appearance since the Oscars on Saturday, sporting a show-stealing strapless, glittering gold gown at the opening of the Rhimes Performing Arts Center and the Debbie Allen Dance Academy.

Tribune News Service

Jason Manford jokes about Will Smith at Oliviers: ‘I’ll be keeping your wives’ names out of my chuffing mouth’

‘The last thing I need is a slap in the face from the seven actors who play the tiger,’ comedian said, in reference to the stage adaptation of ‘Life of Pi’

The Independent UK

The Comedy Store, celebrating 50 years, looks to tradition to keep the future funny

LOS ANGELES — For 50 years, the Comedy Store has been a club in need of comics, and a place for comics in need of a club. The relationship is as plain as the writing on the walls of the storied venue, cluttered with the names of its biggest stars…

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The Independent UK

Chris Rock jokes ‘I got my hearing back’ after Will Smith banned from Oscars for slap

‘I’m OK. I’m not talking about it until I get paid,’ the comedian also reportedly said, during a gig in California on Friday night

The Independent UK

Ricky Gervais on Will Smith’s 10-year Oscars ban: ‘Hopefully, he’ll only do six years with good behaviour’

Comedian previously defended Chris Rock, calling his joke ‘tame’

Daily Mirror

Chris Rock laughs off drama as he jokes he 'got hearing back' after Will Smith slap

While presenting during the Oscars, Chris Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's hair. Will Smith walked up on stage and slapped him across the face

Daily Mirror

Jada Pinkett Smith breaks cover in first red carpet after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock

Jada Pinkett Smith dazzled in a strapless gold gown as she attended a red carpet event in LA - but remained silent on husband Will's now infamous Oscars slap

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The Independent UK

SNL star Colin Jost roasts Will Smith Oscars verdict in latest episode

‘Is that a punishment?’ comedian asked

The Independent UK

Will Smith news - live: 50 Cent criticises Academy for ‘harsh’ ruling after actor’s lengthy Oscars ban

Latest updates after the Academy made a decision on ‘consequences’

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: A 10-year ban for Will Smith. The Academy finally gets tough

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday ruled that Will Smith will be banned from attending the Oscars ceremony — as a guest or presenter — as well as any other academy events for the next 10 years.

The Independent UK

Chris Rock jokes ‘I got my hearing back’ after Will Smith banned from Oscars for slap

‘I’m OK. I’m not talking about it until I get paid,’ the comedian also reportedly said, during a gig in California on Friday night

Salon

The group chat as a sacred Black space

It's where four of us speak without the white gaze or conservative Black glare beating down on our conversations

Daily Record

Jada Pinkett Smith 'never wanted to marry Will Smith' and cried during wedding

Jada's revelation has come back to light after the King Richard actor stormed the stage and slapped comedian Chris Rock on live TV, after he made a joke about Jada's shaved head due to her alopecia.

Liverpool Echo

Man beaten up after losing all his hair

Dean Boyle spoke of his experience with bullying and lack of confidence after Chris Rock joked about Jada Pinkett Smith

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