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Will Smith's slap attack on Chris Rock is still the talk of the Oscars 12 months on

The actor's manhandling of Rock after the comic joked about wife Jada Pinkett-Smith’s alopecia still looms large in ­everyone’s memory ahead of the awards ceremony on Sunday

Daily Mirror · Mar 10, 2023

Sean McVay Commits to Future With Rams Beyond 2023 Season

The Los Angeles coach chose to return instead of retire next year.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 10, 2023

Breaking tradition, Will Smith won’t present at the Oscars this year. So ... now what?

LOS ANGELES — Because the Academy has banned him from attending the Oscars for 10 years, Will Smith will not be able to continue the tradition of the reigning lead actor winner presenting the award for lead actress during this year’s ceremony.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 10, 2023

5 Oscar winners of Asian descent you might not have known

This year's Oscar nominations have brought recognition to numerous film artists of Asian descent. If any of them win (it's Michelle Yeoh's time, surely?), they'll join a small, distinguished coterie. The Academy Awards' history of winners of Asian descent goes back many decades, and while you may recognize recent names…

Tribune News Service · Mar 10, 2023

Best hotels in Orlando 2024: Smart-casual resorts and experimental experiences

These venues offer a lot more than just a place to sleep

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023

Oscars 2023: Final predictions for all 23 categories

LOS ANGELES — It's been a year since "Everything Everywhere All at Once" premiered at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas. No one proclaimed it an Oscar contender then. But that was before it became a box office hit, before we were reintroduced to Ke Huy Quan, before Jamie Lee…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 10, 2023

‘We got each other’s backs’: Residents in San Bernardino Mountains rally together after winter storms

LOS ANGELES — During the nearly two weeks he was stranded in his home, Mark Steven Young called about 20 people or agencies to try to get his street plowed and a 6-foot mound of snow cleared from his door.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 10, 2023

Lakers vs. Raptors: Stream, lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Friday

Here's all you need to know ahead of Friday's Lakers versus Raptors game.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 10, 2023

Who was Robert Blake? Actor who was once tried for murder dies

Although being cleared of shooting his wife in 2001, Emmy winner Baretta was found liable by a civil jury.

Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2023

Who are the Irish Oscars nominees? Full list of stars set to walk Academy Awards red carpet in LA

Ireland is celebrating a record 14 nominations for the Oscars 2023. Here is a full list of every Irish nominee, what they're up for and who they're up against.

Irish Mirror · Mar 10, 2023