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Lawyers weigh in on Will Smith striking Chris Rock on stage

Chris Rock has so far declined to file a police report against actor Will Smith, who came onto the stage and struck the 57-year-old funnyman while he was presenting during the 94th Academy Awards.

Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2022

All Los Angeles first-graders now have a college savings account. Will families use them?

A new program is providing all first-graders enrolled in the Los Angeles Unified School District — an estimated 31,000 students — with a free college savings account.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 28, 2022

Amy Huberman spills the details on where she first 'shifted' rugby player husband Brian O'Driscoll

The actress and the rugby player first locked lips in a popular Dublin nightclub

Irish Mirror · Mar 28, 2022

Liza Minnelli gets by at the Oscars with a little help from her friend Lady Gaga

LOS ANGELES — Liza Minnelli, who won the lead actress Oscar nearly 50 years ago for her performance in “Cabaret,” presented the award for best picture Sunday night with a lot of laughter and a little extra help from Lady Gaga, who eased the 76-year-old through a few rocky moments…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 28, 2022

Aled Jones' daughter Emilia stuns at Oscars and becomes overnight star after Coda win

Emilia Jones, 20, won Best Picture at the Oscars for her lead role in CODA where she plays the only hearing member of her deaf family who discovers her talent for singing.

Daily Mirror · Mar 28, 2022

LeBron James says his ankle felt horrible after Lakers’ loss

LeBron James made some very concerning comments about the ankle injury he sustained in the Lakers' loss on Sunday to the Pelicans.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 28, 2022

The Oscar night feud between Chris Rock and Will Smith has history

LOS ANGELES — It's a moment that's already been pored over like the Zapruder film, looked at from various feeds and angles and accounts: Will Smith slapping Chris Rock in the face Sunday night onstage at the Academy Awards.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 28, 2022

'It's bullying' - Alopecia campaigners explain why Chris Rock's Oscars joke was so offensive

Two Northumberland women who have suffered from alopecia have spoken about why Chris Rock's joke mocking Jada Pinkett-Smith was "not okay"

Chronicle Live · Mar 28, 2022

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…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 28, 2022

Eamonn Holmes weighs in over the Will Smith Oscars incident with Chris Rock

The broadcaster said: "LA is wokeism central, isn't it?"

Belfast Live · Mar 28, 2022