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South Asian ‘Summer of Soul’ producer shades Chris Rock for giving Oscar to Questlove and ‘four white guys’

Even in the chaos that followed the slap heard ‘round the world, Chris Rock owed “Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)” its moment, says producer Joseph Patel.

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TV viewers issue complaints after watching Will Smith slap Chris Rock at Oscars

Will Smith's behaviour at the Oscars has reportedly flooded the Federal Communications Commission - a US government agency which regulates television - with 66 complaints

Daily Mirror

Will Smith's Oscars slap felt by comedians beyond Chris Rock

When Will Smith slapped Chris Rock over an Oscars ceremony punchline, other comedians felt the sting

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Daniel Radcliffe says he is ‘dramatically bored’ of reactions to Will Smith’s Oscars slap

Smith slapped Chris Rock for making a joke about his wife’s appearance

The Independent UK

Chris Rock Fans Are Forking Over A Ton Of Money For Standup Tour After Will Smith Slap At The Oscars

Following the slap heard around the world, comedian Chris Rock is headed back to the comedy stage for his first tour in five years. The interest in Rock has led to a surge in ticket prices and additional show dates added, making comedy venues and ticket resellers the big winners…

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams calls Will Smith slap a ‘painful moment’ but says actor shouldn’t have Oscar taken away

‘The worst day in our life should not be the description of our entire life,’ the New York mayor said while accepting Smith’s apology

The Independent UK

Awful and Awesome Ep 246: Oscars 2022, WeCrashed, King Richard

While talking about King Richard:

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New Oscars footage of Will Smith slap shows reaction of Jada Pinkett Smith

Will Smith took to the stage during the Academy Awards on Sunday night and assaulted Chris Rock after the comedian cracked a joke about Jada's shaved head

Irish Mirror

Dublin hair loss expert says early intervention is best to fight alopecia

The medical condition hit the headlines after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock over a jibe about wife Jada's shaved head

Dublin Live

Daniel Radcliffe praised as he shuts down Susanna Reid's question on ITV Good Morning Britain

The Harry Potter actor was on the show to chat about his new film when he was asked for his thoughts on the Oscars

Manchester Evening News

Jada Pinkett Smith's reaction to Will Smith Oscars slap in unseen footage

Will Smith smacked Chris Rock live on stage at the Academy Awards on Sunday night after the comedian cracked a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head.

Daily Record

‘Chris Rock did the brave, smart, toughest thing’: comics on that Oscars slap

Four seasoned standups, all with the comic’s dread of hosting awards shows, on what to do when a gig goes very wrong – and how they might have reacted

The Guardian - UK

Chris Rock's joke backstage at Oscars minutes after being slapped by Will Smith

He referenced Smith's role as Muhammad Ali in the 2001 film

Manchester Evening News

'Gaunt' Chris Rock looks 'bewildered and fearful' after being slapped by Will Smith

Body language expert and author Judi James says Chris Rock appears to have aged 10 years since he was slapped across the face by Will Smith at the Oscars

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Chris Rock made another film joke backstage after Will Smith slap, say reports

Will Smith took the stage to hit Chris Rock after the host made a joke about wife Jada Pinkett Smith

The Independent UK

Academy criticised for failing to get Will Smith to leave Oscars after hitting Chris Rock: ‘Impotent indecision’

Actor broke the Academy’s code of conduct by slapping Rock, but apparently did not leave the ceremony when asked

Wales Online

Jim Carrey 'sickened' by the standing ovation for Will Smith after Chris Rock Oscars attack

Movie star said if he were Rock he'd be 'suing Will for $200million'

The Guardian - UK

‘It robbed us’: Summer of Soul producer criticises Will Smith and Chris Rock

Joseph Patel calls Smith’s Oscars conduct ‘selfish’ and says he is ‘so so very angry’ Rock introduced him and fellow producers as ‘four white guys’

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The fallout continues: Will Smith faces expulsion after Chris Rock slapgate

Will Smith faces suspension, expulsion or other sanctions after he slapped presenter Chris Rock across the face at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday.

Daily Mirror

Unseen footage of Will Smith's Oscars slap shows Jada Pinkett Smith’s reaction

Will Smith took to the stage during the Academy Awards on Sunday night and assaulted Chris Rock after the comedian cracked a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head

Chronicle Live

Will Smith 'refused to leave' Oscars after hitting Chris Rock and faces disciplinary proceedings

Organisers of trhe Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, claim that Will Smith was asked to leave but refused to

The Independent UK

Jada Pinkett Smith: New footage shows actor’s reaction to Chris Rock’s response after Will Smith hits him

Pinkett Smith watched on as her husband hit the comedian on stage

France 24

'Don't say gay' bill in Florida: Republican-backed legislation stirs controversy

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that bans classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity for young students. Opponents, who fear for the impact on youngsters, refer to the measure as the "Don't say gay" bill. We take a closer look at the controversial legislation, which will…

Evening Standard

Face up to Britain’s colonial past, don’t wipe it from London’s A to Z

The London suburb of Tulse Hill could be renamed because of its historical links to slavery. The area was named after the 17th-century merchant Sir Henry Tulse, whose wealth largely derived from the slave trade. Lambeth council is asking residents for their views as part of a community listening exercise.

Manchester Evening News

ITV Good Morning Britain viewers complain as Ben Shephard says Will Smith's Chris Rock slap 'triggers him'

The presenter was discussing the latest updates on the incident with Susanna Reid on the ITV show

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