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From Hollywood’s Illusion Factory, Some Unexpected Reality

In the minutes and hours after Will Smith accosted and slapped Chris Rock before a live audience of millions, social media platforms lit up with a breathless and emphatic hot take: Surely, multitudes insisted, the whole thing was staged. They talked of the specifics of the altercation (“Rock barely moved”).…

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Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman 'snub Hollywood and plan star-studded UK wedding'

Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman are reportedly planning to 'snub Hollywood and plan lavish UK wedding' – this comes after their engagement last Christmas when Simon got down on one knee

Daily Mirror

Plumber Who Landed Unexpected Record Deal Is Having A Hollywood Movie Made About His Life

The 50-year-old spent six weeks installing a new bathroom completely unaware the owner was a music boss.

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Spiritwalker review – stylish South Korean body-swap actioner

An amnesiac wakes in a new body every 12 hours in Yoon Jae-geun’s bruising thriller already set for a Hollywood remake

The Guardian - UK

‘Oscar jeet gaye, par izzat haar gaye’ says Gauahar Khan on the Will Smith-Chris Rock slap incident at the Oscar awards; TV celebs react

Several TV celebs reacted to the recent incident of Hollywood actor and Oscar winner Will Smith slapping/punching presenter Chris Rock on the 94th Academy Awards stage. The Internet is abuzz discussing and condemning Will Smith’s act.

The Times of India

From Hollywood's illusion factory, some unexpected reality

In the minutes and hours after Will Smith accosted and slapped Chris Rock before a live Oscars audience of millions, many people hurried to social media platforms

The Independent UK

Even with a ratings win, Oscars lose with Will Smith’s slap: ‘Everyone was disappointed’

LOS ANGELES — One day after Will Smith struck Chris Rock across the face during Sunday night’s 94th Academy Awards, the shock waves from what some were calling “the slap heard around the world” continued to reverberate throughout Hollywood.

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With the slap, Smith tarnished a night of pride for Black Hollywood — and his legacy

LOS ANGELES — In 2002, Halle Berry made history at the Oscars, becoming the first Black woman to win lead actress, for "Monster's Ball" — an achievement yet to be duplicated. It was the following year's Oscars, though, that jumped to mind Sunday during what's already being called "the slap…

Los Angeles Times

Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock: ‘I was out of line and I was wrong’

The actor says ‘a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally.’

Chicago Sun-Times

Oscars parties deliver on good times following a tense telecast

LOS ANGELES — While people sitting at home watching the Oscars might’ve had enough excitement for one evening, celebs, seat-fillers and reporters alike were out till the wee hours partying in the wake of what was one of the most talked-about years in the awards show’s history for all the…

Los Angeles Times

"Comedians are in danger everywhere"

Beyond the shock and jokes, here's Hollywood's reaction to Will Smith's defense of his wife

Salon

Academy condemns Will Smith’s actions during Oscars telecast, launches formal review

“We ... will explore further action and consequences in accordance with our bylaws, standards of conduct and California law,” a statement released on Monday from AMPAS, read, in part.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hollywood box office flops that won Oscars but lost millions

Hollywood's history is littered with movies that lost millions of dollars, but not all of them are stinkers.

ABC News

White comedians have a lot to say about the Will Smith slap

Comedians think the incident could result in more violence onstage — but some comparisons went a little too far.

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"If Will Smith was a white guy..."

"If Will Smith was a white guy, he would have been led out of the Oscars in handcuffs"

Evening Standard

Will Smith: a superstar driven by a difficult family history

The actor’s Oscar win was dramatically overshadowed by a moment of violence on the Dolby theatre stage

Evening Standard

Downing Street on Will Smith Oscar slap: ‘Striking anybody is never the answer’

Will Smith’s reaction to a joke about his wife has divided opinion in Hollywood and beyond

The Guardian - UK

Will Smith: can his career survive – or is the Fresh Prince finished?

For three bravado-filled decades, he was box office dynamite, pulling in $9 billion. How will the star now win back the public’s esteem – and keep Hollywood onside?

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Review: The Oscars promised high drama. They got more than they bargained for

LOS ANGELES — It was the slap heard round the world, or at least among the dwindling population of TV viewers who still bother to watch the Oscars. Will Smith's hand connected with Chris Rock's face during a live broadcast of the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday evening, an awards…

Daily Mirror

Will Smith once slapped prankster and accidentally punched Hollywood actor in the jaw

Will Smith retaliated when a Ukrainian prankster tried to kiss him on a red carpet - and inadvertently punched Marvel actor Anthony Mackie at a party due to a 'miscommunication'

Evening Standard

Incredible moment Hollywood stars watch Will Smith slap Chris Rock

Fashion journalist Derek Blasberg shared the picture from the Vanity Fair viewing party

Daily Mirror

'Will Smith tarnished the Oscars with his violent outburst towards Chris Rock'

I very much doubt Will’s actions will negatively effect his career, as someone so treasured by Hollywood. I salute him for standing by his wife over comments that were clearly in bad-taste.

Daily Mirror

Ross King's most memorable Oscar moments - John Travolta dance to 'kind' snub

Showbiz veteran Ross King invited The Mirror into his home as he opened up about his lavish Hollywood Hills lifestyle and what it's like being in with the it crowd

The New Daily

Oscars marred by controversy as feel-good film CODA wins top prize and makes history for Apple

The 94th Oscars, marred by a controversial spat between two of the industry's biggest names, got back on track as coming-of-age film CODA made history.

ABC News

Here's how the room reacted to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock, and what Hollywood had to say

When Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards, the internet was flooded with reactions, ranging from memes to more serious reminders about the intensity of the moment.

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