Travis Barker says Oscars suit and ‘glam team’ was out of his comfort zone: ‘This is all new to me’ Blink-182 drummer performed in all-star band at Oscars ceremony The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022
Can the Will Smith and Chris Rock slap live on stage force the Oscars to change their ways? Ripples from 94th Academy Awards, the slap, and the joke that led to it, are likely to reverberate across Hollywood — an industry that has for years been trying to recover from allegations of misogyny, racism and sexual harassment. ABC News · 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
Everything you need to know about the 2022 Grammy Awards After that drama at last Sunday's Oscars, the Grammy Awards have a big show to fill. Los Angeles Times · Apr 1, 2022
What next for Will Smith after Oscars slap? Hollywood divided over the star’s future Reaction to the Academy Awards incident has veered from acceptance to outrage – and even boredom. With an Oscar-tipped movie in the pipeline for 2023, the star has many options, including baring his soul on a chatshow The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2022
Jim Carrey slammed for ‘forcibly kissing’ Alicia Silverstone in resurfaced video after criticising Will Smith Jim Carrey has been blasted when footage resurfaced of him “forcibly kissing” Alicia Silverstone at an awards show after he criticised Will Smith over the Oscars slap. Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2022
Can the 2022 Grammys yield as much drama as last week’s Oscars? The fallout from Will Smith’s slap threatens to overshadow music’s big night, but focus on the material and there is much to admire – particularly in 11-time nominee Jon Batiste The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2022
Chris Rock had 'tears in his eyes' performing first show since Will Smith's slap Chris Rock, 57, reportedly told the audience to 'let him be all misty' as he arrived on stage for his first stand-up show since he was slapped at the Oscars by Will Smith with tears in his eyes Daily Mirror · Apr 1, 2022
What does it take to be kicked out from the Oscars? There have only been five expulsions from The Academy in it is 92-year history including a registered sex offender Wales Online · Apr 1, 2022
Oscars producer says Will Smith 'poured concrete in the room' as he praises Chris Rock Will Smith walked up on stage at the Academy Awards and slapped Chris Rock across the face after the comedian cracked a GI Jane joke about Jada Pinkett's Smith hair Daily Mirror · Apr 1, 2022
UFO expert genuinely believes aliens could be scared of Will Smith after watching Oscars An expert on UFOs and alien life has said that extraterrestrials could be sacred of Men in Black star Will Smith if they confuse the film for fact rather than fiction Daily Mirror · Apr 1, 2022
ITV Good Morning Britain fans praise Daniel Radcliffe as he shuts down Oscars question Viewers seem to have heard enough about it Nottingham Post · Apr 1, 2022
The Guide #28: The winners and losers of ‘slapgate’ In this week’s newsletter: after days of bad tweets and red carpet reactions, here’s the last word on the biggest Oscars moment of the decade The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2022
‘If it can happen to Jada, it can happen to us’: meet the people living with alopecia Oscars incident shone a light on Jada Pinkett Smith’s condition – and raised awareness for millions living with it The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2022 Police 'Ready to Arrest' Smith after Oscar Slap Police officers were ready to arrest Will Smith after he attacked comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars, the show's producer said Thursday. In his first public comments since the shocking episode that marred Hollywood's most important evening, Will Packer said he had sat with Rock when officers came to speak…
Daily Mirror · Apr 1, 2022 Harry Styles reacts to One Direction bandmate Liam Payne's weird Oscars accent Away from the Will Smith saga, Liam Payne's strange new accent is still one of the main talking points from Sunday night's Oscars. Chatting on Capital Breakfast this morning, Harry Styles was quizzed about what he thought of his former One Direction bandmate's new twang
Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2022 Heidi Stevens: An Oscars slap is an odd time to check the nation's moral compass. But could it point us toward grace? Three weeks into Russia’s lethal invasion of Ukraine, two years into a pandemic — surrounded, that is, by death on all sides — South Carolina quietly reserved the right to execute people by firing squad.
Daily Mirror · Apr 1, 2022 Chris Rock 'stopped Will Smith being arrested' after Oscars slap, producer says Los Angeles police officers were ready and prepared to arrest Will Smith after he slapped Chris Rock across the face live at The Oscars, but the comedian prevented them, a producer on the show has claimed.
Liverpool Echo · Apr 1, 2022 Daniel Radcliffe shuts down Susanna Reid's Oscars question on Good Morning Britain Daniel refused to comment on the Oscars moment
Nottingham Post · Apr 1, 2022 Unseen footage of Will Smith's Oscars slap of Chris Rock shows Jada Pinkett Smith’s reaction The video starts as Will returned from the stage
Los Angeles Times · Apr 1, 2022 Oscars producer tells ‘Good Morning America’ LAPD was prepared to arrest Will Smith LOS ANGELES — Oscars producer Will Packer told “Good Morning America” that Los Angeles police were prepared to arrest Will Smith after he slapped Chris Rock during Sunday’s awards ceremony.
Daily Mirror · Apr 1, 2022 LAPD were 'prepared' to arrest Will Smith after Chris Rock slap, says Oscars producer Will Smith confronted Chris Rock during the Oscars award ceremony on Sunday night, with the actor having slapped the comedian following a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith
The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022 Oscars producer says police offered to arrest Will Smith Oscars producer Will Packer says Los Angeles police were ready to arrest Will Smith after Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Awards
The New Daily · Mar 31, 2022 LA police ‘prepared’ to arrest Smith after Oscars slap Los Angeles police were prepared to arrest Will Smith following his on-stage assault of presenter Chris Rock at the Oscars, producer Will Packer says.
Daily Record · Mar 31, 2022 Will Smith Burger: Ayr bar The Smoking Goat launches tasty new dish based on shock Oscars 'slap' The controversial moment has inspired a new dish at the popular South Ayrshire venue.