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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says Will Smith’s slap ‘perpetuated stereotypes’ against Black people

Abdul-Jabbar said “Smith’s tearful, self-serving (Oscar) acceptance speech” was “worse” than the slap: “The speech was about justifying his violence.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 29, 2022

Venus Williams accidentally exposed boobs at the Oscars after Will Smith slap drama

Venus Williams, 41, appeared to try to cover her breast as her plunging neckline veered open during the dramatic night which saw actor Will Smith smack comedian Chris Rock across the face

Daily Mirror · Mar 29, 2022

Chris Rock sold more tour tickets after Oscars slap 'than in past month' as sales surge

Chris Rock and Will Smith have been the names on everybody's lips over an altercation at the Oscars awards ceremony over the weekend, following a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith

Daily Mirror · Mar 29, 2022

A slap in the face of civility

Violence of all forms is destructive and should never be condoned -- a message that should be clear following "the slap" meted out by Will Smith on Oscars host Chris Rock before the King Richard star collected his first Oscar for best actor at the Academy Awards on Sunday night.

Bangkok Post · Mar 29, 2022

Was Chris Rock's 'GI Jane' Oscars Joke In The Script?

A new report says the joke made by Chris Rock during Sunday night’s Academy Awards that triggered Will Smith to approach the comedian during the live broadcast and slap him across the face was not scripted.

Benzinga · Mar 29, 2022

Slim Dunlap, Replacements Guitarist, Dies at 73

Bob 'Slim' Dunlap has died at 73; reflecting on his legacy as guitarist for The Replacements and solo artist.

Mic · Mar 29, 2022

Will Smith vs. Chris Rock through the eyes of a photographer

LOS ANGELES — Veteran Los Angeles Times photographer Myung J. Chun was on assignment at the 94th Oscars on Sunday, capturing the show with three cameras from within the projection booth at the back of the house (along with about 10 other shooters from various outlets). About two hours in,…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 29, 2022

Jim Carrey says Will Smith ‘should have been’ arrested for hitting Chris Rock at Oscars

‘I’d have announced this morning that I was suing for Will for $200m,’ actor added

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022

Doug Baldwin: Will Smith was wrong, can’t escape accountability

Former Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin has never been wrong about anything.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 29, 2022

What was the joke Chris Rock made about Will Smith’s wife Jada at the Oscars?

Comedian looked visibly shocked as Smith told him to ‘keep my wife’s name out your f***ing mouth’ after the altercation

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022