Will Smith resigns from film academy over slap of Chris Rock
"I will fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct. My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable," Smith said in the statement.
"I will fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct. My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable," Smith said in the statement.
Police offered to arrest Will Smith after slap, Oscars producer says
“I said, ‘Did he really hit you?’” the producer recalled asking Chris Rock. “And he looked at me and he goes, ‘Yeah, I just took a punch from Muhammad Ali,’ as only Chris can."
“I said, ‘Did he really hit you?’” the producer recalled asking Chris Rock. “And he looked at me and he goes, ‘Yeah, I just took a punch from Muhammad Ali,’ as only Chris can."
Will Smith cheered by Hollywood as Academy attempted to eject ‘King Richard’ star after Chris Rock slap
The Academy said Will Smith was asked to leave Sunday's Oscar ceremony after striking Chris Rock, but they claim he refused to do so.
The Academy said Will Smith was asked to leave Sunday's Oscar ceremony after striking Chris Rock, but they claim he refused to do so.
Chris Rock addresses Will Smith slap at first comedy show since Oscars
Comedian and actor Chris Rock dressed in all white kicked off his Wednesday night show after a thunderous three-minute standing ovation at his first standup show since Will Smith slapped his face at the Oscars Sunday night.
Comedian and actor Chris Rock dressed in all white kicked off his Wednesday night show after a thunderous three-minute standing ovation at his first standup show since Will Smith slapped his face at the Oscars Sunday night.
‘Sesame Street’: Newest muppet Ameera uses wheelchair, loves science
The new character, Ameera, is scheduled to premiere next week on “Ahlan Simsim” — the local version of “Sesame Street” in the Middle East and North Africa.
The new character, Ameera, is scheduled to premiere next week on “Ahlan Simsim” — the local version of “Sesame Street” in the Middle East and North Africa.
Will Smith refused to leave Oscars ceremony after slap, organizers say
“Mr. Smith’s actions at the 94th Oscars were a deeply shocking, traumatic event to witness in-person and on television," the academy said.
“Mr. Smith’s actions at the 94th Oscars were a deeply shocking, traumatic event to witness in-person and on television," the academy said.
Oscars' co-host Wanda Sykes sickened over Will Smith slapping Chris Rock
Sykes, who co-hosted Sunday at the Dolby Theatre with Amy Schumer and Regina Hall, told Ellen DeGeneres in an interview to air April 7 that she missed the confrontation live as she walked between her trailer and the theater after a costume change.
Sykes, who co-hosted Sunday at the Dolby Theatre with Amy Schumer and Regina Hall, told Ellen DeGeneres in an interview to air April 7 that she missed the confrontation live as she walked between her trailer and the theater after a costume change.
Bruce Willis diagnosed with aphasia, 'stepping away' from acting, family reveals
The 67-year-old actor has been diagnosed with aphasia, the family announced on social media.
The 67-year-old actor has been diagnosed with aphasia, the family announced on social media.
Chris Rock adds 2nd Detroit comedy show 'due to overwhelming demand' after Will Smith Oscars slap
Chris Rock has added a second Detroit comedy show "due overwhelming demand" just days after Will Smith slapped him in the face at the Oscars.
Chris Rock has added a second Detroit comedy show "due overwhelming demand" just days after Will Smith slapped him in the face at the Oscars.
Country star Eric Church cancels San Antonio show to watch Final Four
The “Drink In My Hand” singer had been scheduled to perform at the AT&T Center on Saturday night but he says he will instead be at the game to cheer on the North Carolina Tar Heels.
The “Drink In My Hand” singer had been scheduled to perform at the AT&T Center on Saturday night but he says he will instead be at the game to cheer on the North Carolina Tar Heels.
John Travolta’s son adopts Oscars pup held by Jamie Lee Curtis during Betty White tribute
Jamie Lee Curtis advocated for Mac and Cheese, a rescue puppy from Paw Works, during a tribute for the late Betty White at the Oscars on Sunday but little did she know, Mac and Cheese would find her fur-ever home sooner than expected.
Jamie Lee Curtis advocated for Mac and Cheese, a rescue puppy from Paw Works, during a tribute for the late Betty White at the Oscars on Sunday but little did she know, Mac and Cheese would find her fur-ever home sooner than expected.
Will Smith's mother expresses shock over Chris Rock Oscars slap: 'First time in his lifetime'
In an interview following the awards show, Carolyn Smith shared how proud she is of her son on his first Oscars win.
In an interview following the awards show, Carolyn Smith shared how proud she is of her son on his first Oscars win.
Foo Fighters cancel all concert dates following drummer's death
"It is with great sadness that Foo Fighters confirm the cancellation of all upcoming tour dates in light of the staggering loss of our brother," the band said in a statement Tuesday.
"It is with great sadness that Foo Fighters confirm the cancellation of all upcoming tour dates in light of the staggering loss of our brother," the band said in a statement Tuesday.
Jim Carrey ‘sickened’ by celebs applauding Will Smith’s Oscar win after slap
“I was sickened by the standing ovation,” actor and comedian Jim Carrey said in a televised interview Tuesday.
“I was sickened by the standing ovation,” actor and comedian Jim Carrey said in a televised interview Tuesday.
Jada Pinkett Smith makes first statement after Oscars slap
Actress Jada Pinkett Smith has made her first public statement since her husband Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars Sunday night.
Actress Jada Pinkett Smith has made her first public statement since her husband Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars Sunday night.
Chris Rock comedy tour ticket prices spike after Will Smith Oscar slap
Will Smith slapping Chris Rock during the Oscars may have helped boost ticket prices for the comedian’s Ego Death World Tour 2022.
Will Smith slapping Chris Rock during the Oscars may have helped boost ticket prices for the comedian’s Ego Death World Tour 2022.
While Will Smith apologizes, doctor explains toll of alopecia
“In our world, your hair is an adornment that we care a great deal about," Dr. David Spurlin said. "I think it was in such poor taste because if you told a joke about someone who has cancer, it’s not funny."
“In our world, your hair is an adornment that we care a great deal about," Dr. David Spurlin said. "I think it was in such poor taste because if you told a joke about someone who has cancer, it’s not funny."
Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock for Oscars slap: 'I was out of line'
Actor Will Smith took to Instagram to apologize to Chris Rock for slapping him during the Oscars ceremony.
Actor Will Smith took to Instagram to apologize to Chris Rock for slapping him during the Oscars ceremony.
Comedians react with horror at Will Smith attacking Chris Rock at Oscars
Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars provoked intense opinions online, especially from comedians who felt it was an assault on their art.
Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars provoked intense opinions online, especially from comedians who felt it was an assault on their art.
Real or fake? Video has some debating if Will Smith's viral Chris Rock slap was staged
During Sunday's Oscars, Will Smith walked on stage and appeared to smack Chris Rock after he made a joke about his wife. Rock is not pressing charges, according to Los Angeles police.
During Sunday's Oscars, Will Smith walked on stage and appeared to smack Chris Rock after he made a joke about his wife. Rock is not pressing charges, according to Los Angeles police.