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VIEWPOINT 1: In 2023, expect the unexpected

If the last few years have taught us anything, when it comes to politics, culture, the economy and international events, we should always expect the unexpected. After all, did anyone expect Elon Musk to buy Twitter or Will Smith to storm the Oscars stage and deliver the “slap heard 'round…

Tribune News Service · Dec 30, 2022

The biggest pop culture moments of 2022

There were some massive moments that defined pop culture in 2022 - from a memorable Oscars ceremony to Tickmaster drama.

The New Daily · Dec 28, 2022

Young Plato: Documentary film on Belfast primary school gaining BAFTA interest

It also reached the top 150 qualifying films for the Best Documentary category at the Oscars

Belfast Live · Dec 27, 2022

Will Smith recalls Emancipation co-star spitting on him months before Chris Rock Oscars slap

The actor, 57, made the claims on Facebook Watch’s Red Table Talk alongside his three children, Trey, 30, Jaden, 24, and Willow, 22

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2022

Triangle of Sadness takes four top prizes at European film awards

Ruben Ostlund’s Palme d’Or-winning satire takes best picture, director, actor and screenplay at continent’s answer to the Oscars

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2022

The top Christmas cracker jokes for 2022 as Phil and Holly queue jump row included

This year's shortlist also references the Will Smith and Chris Rock Academy Awards slap incident, as well as Holly and Phil's queue jump row during the mourning period for the Queen.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 5, 2022

Video of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at Oscars tops YouTube chart

Guardian clip which attracted more than 103m views and 1.5m likes was highest trending in UK this year

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2022

Will Smith makes his red carpet return alongside wife Jada Pinkett Smith and children after Oscars slap

The actor, 54, has kept a low profile since his slapped comedian Chris Rock during the 94th Academy Awards in March

Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2022

Will Smith joined by glamorously dressed family for Emancipation premiere

The actor who set the internet alight eight months ago after slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards returned to the spotlight in high style

Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2022

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith join family in first red carpet since that Oscars slap

Will Smith stepped out on the red carpet alongside wife Jada Pinkett Smith and their three children in the family's first red carpet appearance since Will slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars

Daily Mirror · Dec 1, 2022