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Mar
06
2023
By The African Mirror
Chris Rock unleashes on Will Smith and wife Jada a year after Oscars slap

Chris Rock unleashes on Will Smith and wife Jada a year after Oscars slap

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
LISA RICHWINE A year after he was slapped on stage at the Academy Awards, Chris Rock hammered Will Smith and his wife in a comedy special streamed live around the world, joking that he enjoyed seeing the actor beaten in his latest film. Live on Netflix on Saturday from the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore, Rock said he had been watching slavery drama "Emancipation" just to see Smith "get whooped," cheering "hit him again" and "you missed a spot." In March 2022, Smith walked onto the Oscars stage and slapped Rock's face after the comedian made a joke about the appearance of…
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Apr
09
2022
By The African Mirror
Will Smith banned from attending Oscars for 10 years after slap

Will Smith banned from attending Oscars for 10 years after slap

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
LISA RICHWINE HOLLYWOOD'S film academy banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars for 10 years after the best actor winner slapped presenter Chris Rock on stage at the Academy Awards ceremony 12 days ago. The board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences took the action at a meeting held one week after Smith pre-emptively resigned from the group over his outburst at the live, televised event. "The 94th Oscars were meant to be a celebration of the many individuals in our community who did incredible work this past year," academy President David Rubin and Chief…
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Apr
03
2022
By The African Mirror
‘Heartbroken’ Will Smith quits film academy

‘Heartbroken’ Will Smith quits film academy

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
LISA RICHWINE ACTOR Will Smith has resigned from Hollywood's Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, saying that his slapping of presenter Chris Rock on stage at this year's Oscars ceremony was "shocking, painful and inexcusable." "I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work. I am heartbroken," Smith said in a statement. "So, I am resigning from membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and will accept any further consequences the Board deems appropriate," he said. At the Oscars ceremony…
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