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Producer Janet Yang elected president of the film academy

LOS ANGELES — Hollywood's most prestigious organization is under new management.

Los Angeles Times

Producer Janet Yang Elected President of Film Academy

Producer Janet Yang has been elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the group’s board of governors announced Tuesday, making her the first Asian American to lead the film academy. Yang, the 66-year-old producer of “The Joy Luck Club” and “The People vs. Larry Flynt,” becomes…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Will Smith's daughter Willow praised for stopping concert to help stricken spectator

Willow Smith, the daughter of Will and Jada, stopped her concert in Pittsburgh after noticing a fan in the crowd was in need of help

Daily Mirror

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Producer Janet Yang elected president of film academy

Producer Janet Yang has been elected the 36th president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

The Independent UK

Braves trade Will Smith to Astros for right-hander Jake Odorizzi

ATLANTA — No stars were involved in a trade between the Astros and Braves, but it carried a certain impact.

Tribune News Service

Chris Rock has 'no plans' to reply to Will Smith after grovelling Oscars slap apology

Will Smith apologised to Chris Rock over the infamous Oscars slap in a recent video, though it's been reported that the stand-up comedian has 'no plans' to respond to the public apology just yet

Daily Mirror

As comics face violent audiences, 2 Kansas City stand-up performers stay true to themselves

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Will Smith has now released his first public comments about the slap heard round the world, apologizing on video for his behavior against comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars in March. Rock’s response: It still hurts.

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‘It hasn’t been pretty’: Sheree Zampino says she’s ‘bumped heads’ with Will Smith over co-parenting

Zampino and Smith share 29-year-old son Trey from their former marriage

The Independent UK

Reports: Braves Shore Up Rotation, Outfield in Pair of Trades

Atlanta reportedly acquired Astros starter Jake Odorizzi and Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman on Monday night.

Sports Illustrated

‘F is for forgiveness’: Is Will Smith on the road to redemption after ‘slap’ video apology?

Will Smith has reached out to Chris Rock with a video apology which leaves many in Hollywood asking – is it time to forgive and forget?

The New Daily

Chris Rock jokes he was slapped by ‘Suge Smith’ after Will Smith issues apology over Oscars outburst

‘Anyone who says words hurt has never been punched in the face,’ Rock quipped

The Independent UK

Chris Rock jokes he was slapped by ‘Suge Smith’ after Will Smith issues apology over Oscars outburst

‘Anyone who says words hurt has never been punched in the face,’ Rock quipped

The Independent UK

Chris Rock jokes about Oscars slap after Will Smith posts apology video

Comedian joked about slap while on stage in Atlanta after Will Smith’s apology video

Evening Standard

Chris Rock jokes about slap after Will Smith apology video

Comedian doesn’t directly address apology onstage but says: ‘Even me getting smacked by Suge Smith ... I went to work the next day’

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The Independent UK

Will Smith says Jada Pinkett Smith had ‘nothing to do’ with him slapping Chris Rock

Actor addressed the viral Oscars moment in a new video and clarified that his wife had nothing to do with his decision

Pedestrian.tv

Will Smith’s Officially Released His Take On *The* Slap And Apologised To Chris Rock (Again)

Rock is apparently still not "ready" to talk.

Daily Mirror

Richest TikTok stars from teenage dancing queen to lip synching singer

While social media stars, actors, singers, make-up artists - some just teenagers still - are required to declare when they are earning money from a post as an advert - it's not really ever known how much

Benzinga

Will Smith Finally Apologizes To Chris Rock (And His Mother): 'This Is Probably Irreparable'

Will Smith was regrettably the biggest story of the Academy Awards back in March after full-on slapping Chris Rock across the face for making a lewd joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, which resulted in Smith's resignation from the Academy.

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Wales Online

Will Smith gives emotional apology to Chris Rock after Oscars slap

The Fresh Prince actor slapped the comedian on stage at the Oscar Awards ceremony earlier this year

Salon

Will Smith on "irreparable" Oscar slap

In a new YouTube video, the actor says he’s “trying to be remorseful without being ashamed of myself”

Tribune News Service

Will Smith apologizes on video for slapping Chris Rock at Oscars

Four months after slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, Will Smith has apologized on camera for the move that shocked viewers around the world.

WEKU

Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock, this time in video

The Oscar winner had released a written apology earlier, but this time posted one on YouTube. He said his behavior, striking Rock in response to a joke, was unacceptable.

Wales Online

Will Smith releases video apologising to Chris Rock for Oscars slap

'I have reached out to Chris and the message that came back is that he is not ready to talk'

Manchester Evening News

Will Smith speaks about Chris Rock Oscars slap in first statement in three months

“I spent the last three months replaying and understanding the nuances and complexities of what happened in that moment" says Smith

Asharq Al-Awsat

Will Smith Posts an Apology Video for Slapping Chris Rock

Will Smith has again apologized to Chris Rock for slapping him during the Oscar telecast in a new video, saying that his behavior was “unacceptable” and that he had reached out to the comedian to discuss the incident but was told Rock wasn't ready. “There is no part of me…

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