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“Officer? I would like to report a joke”

Salon

Popular Teen Star Exits Will Smith Movie: Is It Related To Oscars Slap?

The slap heard around the world has put a dark cloud over actor Will Smith and has movie studios now questioning what to do with the movies they have in the works to which he is attached. Another movie now faces trouble after losing a co-star and the studio.

Benzinga

Jimmy Kimmel laughs off Marjorie Taylor Greene calling police after joke

‘Officer? I would like to report a joke’

The Independent UK

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Ricky Gervais shuts down claims Jada Pinkett Smith’s alopecia is a ‘disability’

Ricky Gervais has fired back at people calling Jada Pinkett Smith’s alopecia a “disability”.

Evening Standard

Oscars Meeting to Discuss Smith Sanctions Expedited after Actor Resigns

Possible sanctions against Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars last month will be discussed on Friday, 10 days earlier than previously scheduled, the body that oversees the awards said. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences brought forward its board meeting for procedural reasons after Smith…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Streamers Come of Age after 'CODA' Oscar Win

Almost buried by the attention surrounding The Slap at the Oscars was a historic first: a streaming film won best picture, taking Hollywood's top prize from the legacy studios that have long dominated the town. If Will Smith had not mounted the stage and hit Chris Rock, the best picture…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Marjorie Taylor Greene reports Jimmy Kimmel to Capitol Police for joke about Will Smith slapping her

Late-night comedian later called Georgia Republican ‘scum’ in Tuesday monologue

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Academy moves up meeting to discuss Will Smith sanctions for Oscars slap

The Will Smith slap saga may be nearing its finale earlier than expected.

Tribune News Service

The Academy fast tracks meeting to discuss Will Smith sanctions after Oscars slap

Meeting has been moved up by 10 days to address the situation faster

The Independent UK

Disciplinary hearing about Will Smith's Oscars slap brought forward by Academy

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will talk about "possible sanctions"

Wales Online

Chris Rock refuses to comment on Will Smith slap during surprise set in New York

It seems like every celebrity has had their say on the Will Smith Oscars slap saga - apart from Chris Rock! The stand-up comedian once again shut down suggestions he would address the incident on stage, during a surprised comedy cameo at the Comedy Cellar on Tuesday

Daily Mirror

''It’s appalling arrogance': Steve Coogan on Will Smith’s Oscars slap

The Alan Partridge star says the shocking altercation was the 'epitome of all that’s twisted and horrible about Hollywood'

Manchester Evening News

Will Smith: how films perpetuate the idea that women need saving

Two days after actor Will Smith hit comedian Chris Rock in response to a joke about his wife, I gave a taster lecture to a group of year 12 students. I asked them if they agreed with Smith’s actions and 58% of them agreed that he was right to slap…

The Conversation

Will Smith slapping Chris Rock immortalised in ink on tattoo lover's leg

The video of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock has been shared far and wide since the incident at this year's Oscars ceremony, and now a tattoo lover has immortalised it by getting a frame from the clip inked on his leg

Daily Mirror

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Chris Rock looks downcast in NYC as he remains tight lipped over Will Smith slap

The comedian made a joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith at the 94th annual Academy Awards last month – prompting Will Smith to award him a vicious slap to the face as a result

Pedestrian.tv

Folks Are Losing It Over August Alsina’s New Song, But Is It Really About Jada Pinkett Smith?

Why is everyone freaking out about one song?

Chronicle Live

Nine year old's recreation of Will Smith's Oscars slap for school Easter Egg competition

Youngster Will Nolan came up with the entry idea all by himself, after seeing the clip trending on social media.

The Independent UK

Retrial date set for man accused in ex-Saints player's death

The man accused of killing former Saints player Will Smith and wounding his wife during an argument in New Orleans will go on trial again in August

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Tribune News Service

Amy Schumer reveals the Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ shooting joke she wasn’t ‘allowed’ to tell at the Oscars

Amy Schumer may have been “triggered and traumatized” by watching Will Smith slap Chris Rock at the Oscars, but the host had been prepared to joke about Alec Baldwin fatally shooting Halyna Hutchins on a movie set.

The Conversation

Jada Pinkett Smith and Black women's hair: History of disrespect leads to the CROWN Act

The fallout from “the slap” at this year’s Oscars continues. Last week, Will Smith resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, after the academy issued a statement condemning Smith’s actions.

The Guardian - UK

Jay-Z and Beyoncé crossing a picket line to party shows how shallow celebrity activism really is

The couple’s Oscars afterparty saw celebrities bypass Chateau Marmont workers who have complained of abhorrent conditions, says author Emma Dabiri

Wales Online

Fresh prints: Man gets Will Smith v Chris Rock slap tattooed on leg

"I thought let’s do it - it’s hilarious."

Daily Mirror

Will Smith's talent agency deny they are parting ways with actor over Oscars slap

Will Smith shocked the world when he slapped Oscars presenter Chris Rock on live TV after he made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved hairstyle

Daily Mirror

Ric Flair tells Mike Tyson Will Smith slap on Chris Rock at Oscars was fake

'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair appeared on Mike Tyson's podcast and said he felt Will Smith's controversial slap on Oscars host Chris Rock was staged

The Independent UK

Whoopi Goldberg dismisses speculation Will Smith’s career could be over: ‘He’ll be back’

‘The question is, does he have a path back? Yes, of course he does... He’ll be fine, he’ll be back. No worries’

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