The Latest Breaking News from Oscars

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 · Apr 2, 2022

April streaming guide: Kylie Minogue’s disco doco, a true crime drama and a David Bowie remake

Riding off the back of Oscars glory, streaming services are going full steam ahead with a vast catalogue of choices for April across nine platforms.

The New Daily · Apr 2, 2022

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 · Apr 2, 2022

Will Smith news - live: ‘Heartbroken’ actor’s resignation from the Academy accepted by organisation

Best Actor winner resigns from Motion Picture Academy, saying list of those harmed by Oscars slap is “long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones.”

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2022

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 Guardian - US · Apr 2, 2022

Will Smith resigns from Academy after Oscars slap

Will Smith resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday, five days after slapping Chris Rock onstage at the Oscars.

Tribune News Service · Apr 2, 2022

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.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 2, 2022

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.

Bangkok Post · Apr 2, 2022

Will Smith resigns from Academy after Oscars slap

Will Smith resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday, five days after slapping Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars.

Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2022

Will Smith resigns from Academy in aftermath of Oscars slap

“I betrayed the trust of the Academy,” Smith said in a statement.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 1, 2022