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ABC News

‘I was going through something’: Will Smith gives first full interview since the slap

Will Smith says he was "going through something" the night he slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars, as "bottled rage" and a mix of emotions

The New Daily

Will Smith says 'bottled' rage led to Oscars slap: 'Hurt people hurt people'

Will Smith knows that his "horrific decision" to slap Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards casts a long shadow on his upcoming projects and appeared on "The Daily Show" on Monday to unpack his latest mea culpa.

Los Angeles Times

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Black artists don't just make hip hop – why recognition of metal, punk, rock and emo by Mobo is long overdue

Alternative music has been having a moment – from successful vinyl represses by bands from days gone by, to the announcement of the festival Sick New World which features a line up of alternative music icons.

The Conversation

Emancipation: trailer, release date, plot for Will Smith’s first film after his Oscar slap drama

Emancipation details the compelling story of escaped enslaved man who became the subject of one of America’s most damning photographs

Evening Standard

Will Smith addresses ‘horrific night’ of Chris Rock Oscars slap for first time on US talk show

The actor was banned from attending the awards for 10 years after slapping host Chris Rock

Manchester Evening News

Will Smith speaks to Trevor Noah about ‘bottled rage’ behind Oscars slap

The actor said there were ‘many nuances and complexities’ behind his assault on Chris Rock, but he understood viewers’ revulsion

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Will Smith says he ‘understands’ if viewers aren’t ‘ready’ to watch new film after Oscars slap

Actor reveals ‘deepest concern’ about people no longer wanting to watch him on screen

The Independent UK

Will Smith hoping Oscars slap does not affect Emancipation at 2023 awards season

Actor insists the film's production team should not be 'penalised' for his altercation with Chris Rock

Wales Online

Will Smith is on ‘probation’ with Black Hollywood. But it may not last much longer

LOS ANGELES — The evening that Tyler Perry is calling one of his “most heartbreaking” happened eight months ago. But the memory is still fresh — and hurtful.

Los Angeles Times

Will Smith admits he ‘understands’ if fans aren’t ‘ready’ to watch Emancipation after Oscars slap furore

The Hitch actor, 54, was asked what he would say to someone who does not feel ‘ready’ to see him on screen following the controversy in a new interview

Evening Standard

Will Smith says he ‘understands’ if viewers aren’t ‘ready’ to watch new film after Oscars slap

Actor reveals ‘deepest concern’ about people no longer wanting to watch him on screen

The Independent UK

Jada Pinkett Smith's ex fling August appears to come out two years after affair scandal

Jada Pinkett Smith's ex-fling August Alsina has discussed his new relationship and said love showed up 'in a new way', two years after having an affair with Will Smith's wife

Daily Mirror

After Will Smith's Oscar slap, Antoine Fuqua worried 'Emancipation' might 'never be seen'

Antoine Fuqua thought the worst was behind him.

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Los Angeles Times

Chris Rock all but ignores the slap during first return to the scene of the crime

LOS ANGELES — Dressed in white from head to toe with a Prince symbol dangling from a chain around his neck, there were signs that Chris Rock was ready to let his guard down enough to open up inside the Dolby Theatre on the first night of his four-night stand…

The Independent UK

Will Smith personally paid extras on Emancipation set after seeing them play dead bodies in extreme heat

Film’s director said actor is the ‘nicest person I’ve ever met in my life’

Daily Mirror

Jada Pinkett-Smith praises husband Will and his ex for 'good' job raising their son Trey

Hollywood star Jada Pinkett Smith gushed over her stepson Trey as she congratulated her husband Will and his ex-wife on doing a 'good' job at co-parenting their son

Evening Standard

Jimmy Kimmel confirmed to host the 2023 Oscars

This marks the third time that the late night talk show host will preside proceedings

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The Independent UK

The View faces backlash over child in Halloween costume based on Will Smith’s ‘Oscar slap’

‘I was completely disgusted,’ one viewer responded to the costume

Salon

"Red Table Talk" is Oprah's successor

Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith and Gammy are not about absolving sin of the famous but coaxing out vulnerability

The Independent UK

SNL alum Chris Redd attacked outside NYC comedy show

Comedian was punched in the face on Wednesday night (26 October)

Daily Mirror

Jada Pinkett Smith says she 'crossed a line' with Will Smith's first wife Sheree

Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith's first wife Sheree Zampino recently sat down for a very candid Red Table Talk, with Jada admitting things weren't always 'so easy' between the two women and recalling 'crossing the line' at times

The Independent UK

Jada Pinkett Smith says she got involved with Will Smith too soon after his divorce

‘We were so young and it was so public,’ the talk show host recalled about the start of her relationship with Smith.

Chicago Sun-Times

Not quite a revelation, Chris Rock’s Chicago Theatre show still satisfies

In a set that’s more about jokes than insights, the comedian sounds off on pop culture, single life and that Will Smith thing.

Tribune News Service

Mila Kunis on sitting during ‘insane’ standing ovation for Will Smith after Oscars slap

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