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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 Pictures Arts and Sciences.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 1, 2022

Dodgers Get Kimbrel, White Sox Get Pollock: Let’s Grade the Trade

Six days before Opening Day, the Dodgers and White Sox agreed to a trade that sends closer Craig Kimbrel to Los Angeles for outfielder AJ Pollock. The deal, which was first reported by MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, is a surprising one because of the timing and lack of rumors about talks…

Sports Illustrated · Apr 1, 2022

This year's Grammys were supposed to be a return to normal. Then came The Slap

LAS VEGAS — As stagehands wheeled an enormous replica of what appeared to be Lil Nas X's head into position, the black-and-white faces of dozens of pop stars looked on from cardboard placards arranged, two to a bistro table, on the floor of the MGM Grand Garden Arena here.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 1, 2022

Russell Westbrook on why he hasn’t sat out difficult Lakers season: Because it’s bigger than me

In an exclusive interview with the nine-time All-Star after the Lakers fell to the Utah Jazz 122-109 Thursday night, he shared why he was against taking time off. "Because it's bigger than me, man," Russell Westbrook told Yahoo Sports. "I'm super ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 1, 2022

Oscars producer Will Packer initially thought Will Smith, Chris Rock staged that slap

LOS ANGELES — First-time Oscars producer Will Packer has shed more light on the immediate aftermath of that infamous Oscars slap. Appearing on "Good Morning America" on Friday, Packer explained what happened behind the scenes after "King Richard" star Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock on Sunday, then returned to…

Los Angeles Times · Apr 1, 2022

How many COVID-19 deaths are ‘acceptable’? Decision necessary to move to post-pandemic world

LOS ANGELES — In the post-pandemic world the United States is struggling to bring forth, how many people are we willing to let die of COVID-19 each year?

Los Angeles Times · Apr 1, 2022

Bobby Wagner shares classy farewell message for Seattle

Bobby Wagner's bad-look exit represents the lowest point for a Seahawks front office that has fallen out with more than one defensive star over the years.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 1, 2022

Watch: Von Miller reveals details of free agency decision in behind-the-scenes video

Von Miller released a behind-the-scenes video revealing details of his difficult free agency decision and how it all went down

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 1, 2022

Watch the star cars on show at LA museum

Scots fans of iconic film and TV cars and bikes will find the answer to their prayers in the city of angels – Los Angeles – thanks to a new exhibition. Find out more and see a video gallery of the stunning machinery here.

Daily Record · Apr 1, 2022

Popular GAA player in induced coma in Los Angeles after being hit by a car

Patrick Brennan suffered serious injuries in the crash and has already undergone several life-saving surgeries

Irish Mirror · Apr 1, 2022