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LAPD was right not to investigate Will Smith for ‘slap heard around the world,’ experts say

LOS ANGELES — By the time Will Smith made it back to his seat after smacking Chris Rock across the face in front of a stunned Oscars audience, armchair legal scholars had taken to social media with their hot takes on whether the theatrical slap amounted to a crime.

Los Angeles Times

Will Smith news – live: Oscars audience soared by 555,000 after star slapped Chris Rock

Follow along for updates on the 94th Academy Awards and the biggest night of the 2022 film calendar...

The Independent UK

Even with a ratings win, Oscars lose with Will Smith’s slap: ‘Everyone was disappointed’

LOS ANGELES — One day after Will Smith struck Chris Rock across the face during Sunday night’s 94th Academy Awards, the shock waves from what some were calling “the slap heard around the world” continued to reverberate throughout Hollywood.

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An Oscars Bartender Revealed Which Celebs Were Super Nice & How Vibes Were After *That* Slap

Honestly not surprised to see these names here.

Pedestrian.tv

Will Smith Issues Apology to Chris Rock, Williams Family After Incident During Oscars

The actor stunned the world on Sunday after slapping Rock for a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

Sports Illustrated

With the slap, Smith tarnished a night of pride for Black Hollywood — and his legacy

LOS ANGELES — In 2002, Halle Berry made history at the Oscars, becoming the first Black woman to win lead actress, for "Monster's Ball" — an achievement yet to be duplicated. It was the following year's Oscars, though, that jumped to mind Sunday during what's already being called "the slap…

Los Angeles Times

Could the Academy really take Will Smith's Oscar back after he hit Chris Rock on stage?

Will Smith can expect sanctions after he hit actor Chris Rock on stage — but he's unlikely to be stripped of his Best Actor Oscar.

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Will Smith says he 'reacted emotionally' as he apologises to Chris Rock for slapping him at the Oscars

The actor has now said he is 'embarrassed' by his actions and that he 'reacted emotionally' to the joke

Irish Mirror

Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock for slapping him at the Oscars: ‘I reacted emotionally’

Will Smith apologized to Chris Rock on Monday after slapping the comedian during a dispute at the Academy Awards.

Tribune News Service

‘Embarrassed’ Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock over Oscars slap: ‘I was out of line and I was wrong’

Smith won best actor at Oscars on Sunday

The Independent UK

Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock and Oscars viewers for slapping comedian

Actor Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock and Oscars viewers a day after slapping the comedian on stage at the Academy Awards.

ABC News

Will Smith explains 'violent trigger' after 'being made to feel like a coward'

The memoir in his autobiography was written before his Oscars encounter with Chris Rock

Wales Online

RTE viewers 'can't believe it' as Irish station airs Oscars 2022 without key moment

It was not down to RTE however

Irish Mirror

RTE Claire Byrne Live viewers let their thoughts be known as Father Dougal joins panel discussion on 'The Slap' at the Oscars

Comedian Ardal O'Hanlon, who played Father Dougal McGuire in Father Ted, spoke about his experience of being physically attacked as a comedian

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Daily Mirror

Chris Rock is 'yet to speak to Will Smith' after Oscars outburst which left him 'shaken'

Chris Rock and Will Smith were involved in a dramatic incident at the Oscars on Sunday night, which saw the latter slap the former following a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith

Daily Mirror

Piers Morgan defends Will Smith against ‘cancel culture mob’ after Chris Rock slap

Piers Morgan has let his feelings be known about the chaotic scenes from Sunday night's Oscars ceremony which saw Will Smith smack Chris Rock after taking offence to one of the comedian's jokes

The New Daily

Will Smith publicly apologises to Chris Rock over Oscars slap

Oscar winner Will Smith has publicly apologised to Chris Rock after slapping him on stage during the 94th Academy Awards.

Tribune News Service

Rep. Ayanna Pressley thanks Will Smith after he slaps Chris Rock, then post is deleted: ‘I don’t endorse violence in any form’

BOSTON — U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., was quick to get behind actor Will Smith after he slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars Sunday night.

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The Independent UK

Smith slap another stunning live moment in TV entertainment

Will Smith's stunning slap of comic Chris Rock onstage at the Oscars instantly takes a prominent place on this list of stunning live television moments in entertainment

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All The Wild Shit That Was Seen & Overheard At The Oscars Afterparty After That Bonkers Ceremony

We knew there'd be tea.

The Independent UK

Kevin Costner almost had a wardrobe malfunction with wife Christine Baumgartner at the Oscars

A button on Costner’s jacket got stuck to his wife’s dress on the red carpet

Irish Mirror

Oscar-nominated director Jim Sheridan calls Will Smith 'a bit of an idiot' - but says he shouldn't have Oscar taken from him

Exclusive: The My Left Foot director doesn't back calls to take the prestigious award off Smith after he slapped Chris Rock during the 94th Academy Awards

Daily Mirror

Anthony Joshua "proud" of Will Smith but jokes he should have "closed fist"

Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock at Sunday night's Oscars and former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has joked the actor should've "closed his fist"

Wales Online

Oscars launch 'formal review' into Will Smith slapping Chris Rock

The actor appeared to hit comic Chris Rock at the Academy Awards

Liverpool Echo

Oscars Academy release new statement 'condemning' Will Smith's actions after Chris Rock slap

Will Smith appeared to take offence at Chris Rock's GI Jane 2 joke

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