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The slap, the fallout and a little dog: standout 2022 Oscars memes and reactions

An eventful 94th Academy Awards ceremony delivered drama in spades, and a host of viral moments

The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2022

Commentary: The Oscars’ very weird night

Did Sunday night’s Academy Awards ceremony achieve its goal, stated earlier this month by academy president David Rubin, to “prioritize the television audience, to increase viewer engagement and keep the show vital, kinetic, and relevant”? Um, be careful what you wish for, Oscar. The 94th annual Oscars, hosted by Wanda…

Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2022

Oscars 2022: Chris Rock won’t press charges against Will Smith, police say

LAPD issued statement saying ‘The individual involved has declined to file a police report’

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022

Jaden Smith responds after Will Smith hits Chris Rock at the Oscars

In the most shocking moment of the night, Smith struck Rock across on the face on stage

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022

‘Dune’ cinematographer offers the loudest call to bring back the old Oscars format

LOS ANGELES — When hosts Jason Momoa and Josh Brolin took the stage for the Oscars pre-show early Sunday evening, Momoa got right to the point: “It’s a different year,” he said. “We want to address the elephant in the room.”

Los Angeles Times · Mar 28, 2022

‘Dune’ cinematographer offers the loudest call to bring back the old Oscars format

LOS ANGELES — When hosts Jason Momoa and Josh Brolin took the stage for the Oscars pre-show early Sunday evening, Momoa got right to the point: “It’s a different year,” he said. “We want to address the elephant in the room.”

Los Angeles Times · Mar 28, 2022

Sir Kenneth Branagh and Riz Ahmed lead British success at 2022 Oscars

British talent picked up six Academy Awards – slightly down on last year’s total of eight.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022

Ariana DeBose first 'openly queer woman of colour' to win Oscars Best Supporting Actress

Ariana DeBose won the award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Anita in Steven Spielberg's West Side Story

Daily Mirror · Mar 28, 2022

Will Smith throws Oscars into chaos as Chris Rock altercation overshadows win

The star won the best actor prize shortly after confronting the comedian on stage.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022

Chest in show: Timothée Chalamet gives 2022’s Oscar red carpet its biggest fashion moment

What does it take to make an Oscars’ suit stand out? Choose any colour other than black (or lose your shirt)

The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2022