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Chris Rock receives standing ovation at first comedy show since Oscars slap

‘Let me be all misty and s***,’ the 57-year-old comedian said, with tears in his eyes.

The Independent UK

Will Smith was asked to leave Oscars ceremony after Chris Rock slap but refused, says Academy

Academy says it has begun disciplinary probe against Smith over the slap

Evening Standard

Will Smith Refused to Leave Oscars after Rock Slap

Will Smith refused to leave the Oscars ceremony after attacking comedian Chris Rock, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed Wednesday, as it began disciplinary action against the mega star. Smith could face expulsion from the Academy for the open-handed slap, which came moments before he was handed…

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The Independent UK

When sorry seems to be the hardest word: the art of the celebrity apology

Will Smith, Chrissy Teigen, Ariana Grande — perfect repentance is hard to master. Joe Stone charts the good, the bad and the #awks

Evening Standard

Grace Tame condemns Scott Morrison for condoning Smith’s Oscar-night assault

Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame has slammed Scott Morrison after the PM appeared to condone Will Smith's Oscars-night assault on Chris Rock.

The New Daily

Chris Rock Addresses The Slap & The Academy Announces It’s Looking At ‘Disciplinary Action’

"I’m still kind of processing what happened."

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Tam Cowan: After Oscars slap I'm just hoping Well's manager can take a joke

Record columnist Tam Cowan is back after 10 days in bed with Covid-19 and wading in on this week's hot topics.

Daily Record

Will Smith news - live: Chris Rock denies rumour he’s spoken to Smith ‘despite what you heard’

Follow along for updates on the 94th Academy Awards and the biggest night of the 2022 film calendar...

The Independent UK

Chris Rock breaks silence on Will Smith Oscars slap

Smith struck Rock for joking about the actor’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith at the Academy Awards

The Independent UK

Chris Rock takes the stage in Boston for first time since Oscar slap

BOSTON — Chris Rock kicked off his first appearance since the smack heard ’round the world with a sold-out show at The Wilbur theater in Boston where he thanked the crowd for making him “all misty” after a two-minute standing ovation.

Tribune News Service

Lock Upp: Payal Rohatgi supports Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at Oscars; taunts Munawar 'Comedians should refrain from mocking other's wife and religion'

Reality show Lock Upp's arch rivals Munawar Faruqui and Payal Rohatgi never fail to get back at each other. In the latest episode the two once again got into an argument when Payal took a dig at Munawar Faruqui over his legal case. Here's a lowdown of how things unfolded…

The Times of India

At comedy show, Chris Rock tells audience he’s ‘still processing’ Oscar slap

He’s greeted with thunderous applause but opens by saying he wouldn’t be discussing the confrontation with Will Smith.

Chicago Sun-Times

Will Smith Faces Suspension, Expulsion Or 'Other Sanctions' For Slapping Chris Rock At Oscars: What The Academy Said

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has started a process against actor and Oscar winner Will Smith that could lead to “suspension, expulsion or other sanctions” for his conduct during the recently held awards ceremony, Reuters

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Daily Mirror

Chris Rock breaks silence after Will Smith slapped him across face at Oscars

Comedian Chris Rock has spoken out after he was slapped by Oscar winner Will Smith after he made a bald joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, who has alopecia

Los Angeles Times

Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after the slap. Academy vows consequences

LOS ANGELES — On Wednesday, three days after a shocking altercation at the Oscars in which Will Smith slapped Chris Rock over a joke about his wife, the motion picture academy announced that it is initiating disciplinary proceedings against Smith and said that the actor — who went on to…

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Scott Morrison Weighs In On The Slap Bc Inappropriate Reactions Are One Thing He’s An Expert On

"I’m also fiercely defensive of anyone who would say anything about Jenny."

Wales Online

Will Smith 'was asked to leave the Oscars after hitting Chris Rock but he refused'

The Academy’s board of governors met on Wednesday to begin disciplinary proceedings against Smith

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The Independent UK

Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after Chris Rock slap, Academy reveals as it considers expelling actor

Will Smith broke the Academy’s code of conduct, but did not leave Sunday’s ceremony when asked

Los Angeles Times

Academy initiates disciplinary procedures against Will Smith over slap, says he refused to leave Oscars

LOS ANGELES — The motion picture academy announced Wednesday that it is initiating disciplinary proceedings against Will Smith following an altercation at Sunday’s Oscars in which the actor slapped Chris Rock and shouted profanities over a joke the Oscar presenter made about Smith’s wife.

Daily Mirror

Will Smith was 'asked to leave Oscars' after slapping Chris Rock - but refused

Will Smith refused to leave the ceremony after he slapped Chris Rock, according to Oscars organisers, and he broke the code of conduct

Chicago Sun-Times

Film academy begins ‘disciplinary actions’ against Will Smith; actor refused to leave Oscars ceremony

The academy said Smith has the opportunity to defend himself in a written response before the board meets again on April 18. The academy said disciplinary action for Smith could include suspension, expulsion or other sanctions.

Salon

Fox mad WH won't remark on Smith's slap

“The White House has had no problem condemning issues of less consequence,” said host Pete Hegseth

Sports Illustrated

The Inside Story of Tony Khan Buying Ring of Honor

Sources say the AEW boss plans to continue operating ROH as its own brand.

The Independent UK

Chris Rock readies for 1st show since Will Smith slapped him

Comedian Chris Rock is performing in public for the first time since Oscar-winning actor Will Smith slapped him for a joke about Smith’s wife during the Academy Awards show

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