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Editorial: A 10-year ban for Will Smith. The Academy finally gets tough

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday ruled that Will Smith will be banned from attending the Oscars ceremony — as a guest or presenter — as well as any other academy events for the next 10 years.

Los Angeles Times

Chris Rock jokes ‘I got my hearing back’ after Will Smith banned from Oscars for slap

‘I’m OK. I’m not talking about it until I get paid,’ the comedian also reportedly said, during a gig in California on Friday night

The Independent UK

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Reports Jimmy Kimmel to Capitol Police for a "Threat of Violence"

https://twitter.com/RepMTG/status/1511816972610244615?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1511816972610244615%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thewrap.com%2Fmarjorie-taylor-greene-claims-she-called-the-cops-on-jimmy-kimmel-over-a-will-smith-joke%2F Washington Post (Eugene Scott) reports: Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel joked about Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) in his opening monologue earlier this week after she labeled some in her party "pro-pedophile" for supporting Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. "Where is Will Smith when you really need him?"…

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Jada Pinkett Smith 'never wanted to marry Will Smith' and cried during wedding

Jada's revelation has come back to light after the King Richard actor stormed the stage and slapped comedian Chris Rock on live TV, after he made a joke about Jada's shaved head due to her alopecia.

Daily Record

Man beaten up after losing all his hair

Dean Boyle spoke of his experience with bullying and lack of confidence after Chris Rock joked about Jada Pinkett Smith

Liverpool Echo

Chris Rock jokes ‘I got my hearing back’ after Will Smith banned from Oscars for slap

‘I’m OK. I’m not talking about it until I get paid,’ the comedian also reportedly said, during a gig in California on Friday night

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Jada Pinkett Smith branded 'ungrateful' by fans over Will's birthday surprise

Will Smith's birthday gift for wife Jada Pinkett's birthday in 2011 backfired horribly, as she branded the gesture a "ridiculous display of his ego", and caused Will to hit a 'low point'

Daily Mirror

Jada Pinkett Smith 'never wanted to marry Will Smith' and cried walking down the aisle

Jada Pinkett Smith is known for her unconventional views on marriage and never planned on having a wedding, she confessed in a resurfaced clip

Daily Mirror

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The Independent UK

Ten tweets in need of the new edit button: from covfefe to Oscars selfie

As Twitter prepares to roll out its new edit function, a look back at the tweets that could have done with one

The Guardian - US

Will Smith Gets 10-Year Oscars Ban over Chris Rock Slap

The motion picture academy on Friday banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards. The move comes after a meeting of the academy's Board of Governors to discuss a response to Smith's actions.…

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Will Smith gives his verdict on Academy's decision to ban him from Oscars for 10 years

The 2022 Best Actor winner is now banned for 10 years from attending 'any Academy events or programs, in person or virtually, including but not limited to the Academy Awards'

Daily Mirror

Man Banned From Attending Boring Work Event For Next 10 Years As Some Sort Of Punishment

“I accept and respect the Academy’s decision,” said Will Smith.

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Dodgers display lineup depth in five-run inning, beat Rockies on opening day

DENVER — On the first day of the season, Kyle Freeland became the Dodgers’ first victim.

Salon

"The View" calls MTG a "snowflake"

"Touchy, touchy" Joy Behar says about Greene alerting the police to the late-night host's comment

Daily Mirror

50 Cent slams Will Smith's 10-year Oscars ban and calls it 'too harsh'

Will Smith has been banned from Academy events for 10 years after walking up on stage and slapping comedian Chris Rock across the face at the Oscars last month. 50 Cent was one of the first celebrities to speak out about the ban on Friday

The Independent UK

Ricky Gervais on Will Smith’s 10-year Oscars ban: ‘Hopefully, he’ll only do six years with good behaviour’

Comedian previously defended Chris Rock, calling his joke ‘tame’

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Los Angeles Times

Will Smith is banned for 10 years from academy events, including the Oscars

LOS ANGELES — Nearly two weeks after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars over a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Friday it is forbidding Smith from attending any academy events, including the Oscars, for 10 years.

Los Angeles Times

Will Smith is banned for 10 years from academy events, including the Oscars

The Independent UK

Can Will Smith still be nominated for Oscars during his ban?

The actor has been barred from the annual film industry ceremony for 10 years

The Independent UK

Will Smith responds to Oscars ban after Chris Rock slap

The actor has been barred from the Oscars for a decade

Daily Mirror

Will Smith banned from the Oscars for 10 years - The Academy's statement in full

In a statement announcing Will Smith's decade-long ban from the Oscars, the Academy apologised for not addressing the actor slapping Chris Rock on stage on the night, and thanked the comedian for 'maintaining his composure' after the incident

Wales Online

Will Smith banned from Oscars for 10 years for slapping Chris Rock

Will Smith slapped Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith

Benzinga

Will Smith Banned From Oscars Events For 10 Years

The Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences (AMPAS) has voted to ban Will Smith from all of its events, including the Academy Award ceremony, for the next 10 years.

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