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Chris Rock jokes about Will Smith Oscars slap and insists he's 'not a victim'

Chris Rock was slapped by Will Smith at this year's Oscars in March after the comedian joked about Jada Pinkett Smith's haircut

Daily Mirror · Jul 28, 2022

Chris Rock readdresses Will Smith Oscars slap at stand-up show with Kevin Hart: ‘I’m not a victim’

‘Yeah, that s*** hurt, motherf****, but I shook that s*** off and went to work the next day,’ comedian quipped

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022

Did departing academy chief Dawn Hudson ruin the Oscars — or save them?

LOS ANGELES — When Dawn Hudson stood before the board of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in spring 2011 to make her pitch for the newly created job of chief executive, the organization appeared to be operating on cruise control.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 21, 2022

Martin Lawrence says Will Smith slap won’t kill Bad Boys 4: ‘We got one more at least’

After the Oscars incident, rumours circulated that ‘Bad Boys 4’ had been put on ice

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022

Kevin Hart: Will Smith is ‘in a better space’ after Oscars slap

The actor hopes that Smith and Chris Rock can reconcile, ‘find a way to find some solace and move past it’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2022

Michael J. Fox To Receive Oscars' Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present its Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Michael J. Fox as well as Honorary Academy Awards to filmmakers Euzhan Palcy and Peter Weir and songwriter Diane Warren.

Benzinga · Jun 22, 2022

ITV Soccer Aid viewers rush to comment on Liam Payne's accent as he's interviewed after famous Will Smith Oscars chat

The One Direction heart-throb is captain for England at the UNICEF charity game

Manchester Evening News · Jun 12, 2022

Vivica Fox accuses Jada Pinkett Smith of taking ‘no accountability’ over Will Smith Oscars slap

‘I just wish we could have just a little more accountability and for it to not seem so self-righteous on Jada’s part,’ actor said

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2022

Jada Pinkett Smith Speaks Out On Will Smith's Chris Rock Slap For First Time: Here's What She Said

The 94th Academy Awards featured a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith and “The Slap” heard around the world. Pinkett Smith has remained quiet about the event until this week. Here’s what she had to say about the incident.

Benzinga · Jun 2, 2022

EXPLAINER: Alopecia affects millions, including kids

Millions of people around the world are affected by alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss and was thrown into the spotlight after actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022