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Mel Gibson interview ends awkwardly after he’s asked about Will Smith hitting Chris Rock

The actor’s publicist was having none of it

The Independent UK

SNL: Jerrod Carmichael and Chris Redd parody Will Smith slapping Chris Rock ‘from POV of seat filler’

‘This is the coolest night of my life. I’m talking to Will Smith, Chris Rock just got up on stage...’

The Independent UK

Denzel Washington explains why he thinks Will Smith hit Chris Rock at the Oscars

‘I don’t know all the ins and outs of this situation,’ actor said

The Independent UK

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Will Smith could be banned from Bad Boys after Chris Rock Oscars slap

Work on the fourth instalment of the franchise has stopped, reports suggest

Nottingham Post

How Chris Rock’s family is responding to Will Smith’s slap

A brother of Chris Rock, comedian Tony Rock, expressed dismay at a Friday comedy show about Will Smith walking up onstage and slapping his sibling at the Oscars, warning “there’s a lot of Rock brothers.”

Los Angeles Times

Denzel Washington says he prayed with Will Smith moments after slap

LOS ANGELES — After Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage, Denzel Washington says he prayed with Smith.

Los Angeles Times

Will Smith quits the Oscars academy – but that won’t make his troubles go away

The actor could still lose a string of major roles despite resigning and apologising for attacking Chris Rock – and may yet face legal action

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Will Smith: Read ‘heartbroken’ actor’s full Oscars resignation statement to the Academy

‘The list of those I have hurt is long,’ Smith wrote

The Independent UK

Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon swap chat shows in ‘epic’ April Fools’ prank

Fans were left extremely confused after tuning in to watch respective shows

The Independent UK

Will Smith could still lose his Oscar for Best Actor under Academy sanctions

Will Smith, 53, has apologised for his behaviour after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscar's sending shockwaves around the globe as it was watched by millions but is yet to hear if he will lose his Best Actor gong

Daily Mirror

Will Smith resigns from the Academy after slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars as he calls his actions 'inexcusable'

The actor is yet to face a disciplinary hearing over the incident

Manchester Evening News

Will Smith: Read ‘heartbroken’ actor’s full resignation statement to the Academy

‘The list of those I have hurt is long,’ Smith wrote

The Independent UK

Daniel Radcliffe shuts down Susanna Reid's Will Smith Oscars question on ITV Good Morning Britain

The Harry Potter actor was asked for his thoughts on the slap Will Smith delivered to presenter Chris Rock at the ceremony

Wales Online

Will Smith: What actor’s Academy resignation means for his future at the Oscars

Will actor get to keep his Oscar, be nominated again or attend future ceremonies?

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Daily Record

'Heartbroken' Will Smith resigns from the Academy after Chris Rock Oscars slap

The I Am Legend actor says he "deprived" his fellow award nominees and winners of their "opportunity to celebrate".

Daily Mirror

What will happen to Will Smith's Oscar now he's resigned from the Academy

There have been calls for Will Smith's Oscar won for his role in King Richard to be taken away and while bosses have yet to rule it out, it is said to be unlikely they will when they meet on April 18

Wales Online

Everything Will Smith said as he resigns from Academy after slapping Chris Rock

'I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work. I am heartbroken'

Nottingham Post

Gogglebox stars in disbelief after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at The Oscars

They also watched Bridgerton and Gordon Ramsey's Future Food Stars

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Will Smith Resigns from Academy over Oscars Slap

Will Smith has tendered his resignation from the body that awards the Oscars after his attack on Chris Rock during the weekend ceremony, a statement said Friday. "I am resigning from membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and will accept any further consequences the Board deems…

ABC News

What does Will Smith's resignation from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences mean for his career?

Will Smith is the first person ever to voluntarily leave the prestigious Hollywood organisation. With disciplinary action from the Academy still on the way, is his film career over?

The Guardian - US

Will Smith resigns from Academy, saying he betrayed its trust

Actor will accept ‘any further consequences’ the body’s board considers appropriate after Oscars slap

The Independent UK

Will Smith resigns from the Academy following his ‘inexcusable’ Oscars behaviour

The actor said he had ‘betrayed the trust’ of the organisation in a statement.

Los Angeles Times

Will Smith resigns from the academy amid Oscars slap fallout

LOS ANGELES — Five days after sending a shock wave through Hollywood by striking presenter Chris Rock on live television, Oscar winner Will Smith has resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Bangkok Post

Will Smith resigns from Oscars Academy over slap

LOS ANGELES: Will Smith resigned from the body that awards the Oscars on Friday, five days after he assaulted comedian Chris Rock during a live global broadcast.

The Independent UK

Comparison between Will Smith and husband of Supreme Court nominee goes viral

‘This is how you support your wife’

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