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Apart from Selection Sunday, the other huge event happening Sunday night is the 95th Academy Awards, which is taking place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. And right from the get-go of the occasion, host Jimmy Kimmel poked fun at Will Smith during his opening monologue. “If anyone in this theater commits an […]

The 2023 Oscars is about to premiere soon, and along with it, are the much-awaited announcements of the winners. Setting all the snubs aside, there are a lot of powerhouse projects that left an impact in the last year or so, like Everything Everywhere All At Once, Elvis, and The Banshees of Inisherin, among others, […]

Chris Rock broke his silence on the incident between him and Will Smith at last year’s Oscars, and the comedian absolutely went in on Smith in his new Netflix special, “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage.” Apparently, Smith did not take the roasts well. “Will is embarrassed and hurt by what Chris said about him and his […]

Fresh off an exhilarating performance at the Super Bowl that lit social media on fire, Rihanna isn’t done yet. The global superstar is now going to perform at the 2023 Oscars on March 12th in Los Angeles, per CNN. RiRi will sing her latest song “Lift Me Up”, which is one of the hits from […]

Just recently, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released its set of nominations for the upcoming 95th Academy Awards this March. And even though there are several films and personalities snubbed, there are still some surprises that left a lot of people pleased, such as Angela Bassett getting the Best Supporting Actress nod […]

After Will Smith shocked the entire world at last year’s Oscars, the road to the upcoming Academy Awards has been set with the recent release of nominations. While films like Everything Everywhere All At Once and The Banshees of Inisherin dominating the scene, there are several snubs that are catching everyone’s attention, such as Tom […]

It has been four months since Will Smith delivered the slap heard around the world to Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars after a joke aimed at Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith. The actor did apologize at the time, but now he has released a five-plus-minute video in which he addresses the entire incident and expresses extreme […]

Dozens of Oscars were given out at the 94th annual Academy Awards, and one of the most prestigious awards went to Will Smith. He received the Oscar for best actor for his leading role performance in ‘King Richard.’ However, this year’s Academy Awards won’t be remembered for Smith’s award or anyone else’s, Instead, it will […]

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has finally come to a decision on Will Smith after his slap of Chris Rock during the Oscars nearly two weeks ago, deciding to ban the Best Actor winner from the Oscars and any other Academy events for the next 10 years. Here’s part of a statement […]

It has been more than a week since Will Smith slapped Chris Rock while the latter was presenting an Oscar during the 94th Academy Awards. While most of the noise has slowly died down, especially after Smith released a heartfelt apology, there are still some who think that Rock went too far with his jokes. […]

It’s been almost a week since Will Smith marched up on stage at the Academy Awards, slapped Chris Rock for making a G.I. Jane joke towards his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, then proceeded to yell profanity at Rock. Right after Smith made the shocking decision to do so, Denzel Washington was seen talking to the […]

Will Smith has become one of the most controversial figures in Hollywood of late. He bagged his first Academy Award for best actor for his epic performance in the film King Richard, but this momentous achievement has been overshadowed by his unacceptable actions during the 94th Academy Awards. Earlier in the week, Smith sent a […]

Will Smith’s Oscars slap on Chris Rock shone a light on several issues in Hollywood. For starters, the incident itself has divided the industry between those who support the King Richard actor and those who are against what he did. It also made the public more aware of Alopecia, an autoimmune disorder causing hair loss. […]

It seems Will Smith the actor isn’t the only Will Smith being affected by his wild antics at The Oscars over the weekend. Hollywood remains up in arms over Smith’s controversial outburst at the event, during which he slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage. That anger is extending over to the Los Angeles Dodgers, apparently. […]

The saga of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars continues to take even more twists and turns, with different stories coming out about how the Academy handled the situation. The latest from TMZ suggests the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences lied about asking Smith to leave after the slap, only for […]

Sunday night, the world witnessed one of the craziest events on live television as superstar actor Will Smith walked on stage and slapped presenter Chris Rock across the face. He then berated him, screaming at the top of his lungs, dropping “F” bombs that were of course cut out of the broadcast. The Academy of […]

Will Smith slapping Chris Rock in the face at the Oscars has taken the internet by storm, and one sports league is looking to take advantage of the incident. The slap-fighting league, SlapFIGHT Championship, has extended an offer to both Smith and Rock to host an exhibition match for the two to square off and […]

It was the slap heard around the world as Will Smith laid the smackdown on Chris Rock during the 94th Academy Awards after the latter made a joke about the former’s wife. And even if an apology has been sent out by the actor, there are countless debates and discussions happening in the industry on […]

Just recently, the whole world got off its feet when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during the Oscars after the comedian made a joke about the former’s wife. While an apology has been released by the King Richard actor, many speculate that this beef wasn’t cooked in a span of one night. As a matter […]

The 94th Academy Awards was one show that truly shocked the world. In an unscripted moment, Will Smith walked toward Chris Rock and slapped the presenter after the latter made a joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith. But before the issue gets more out of hand, the King Richard actor has released a heartfelt apology over his […]

Everybody is still buzzing after the shocking Oscars on Sunday night, which saw Will Smith walk up on stage to slap Chris Rock after the comedian told a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith. What made it all even more surreal was the fact the show basically just went on as normal afterward, with Smith even […]

Will Smith turned the Oscars into a circus when he walked on stage and slapped Chris Rock after the comedian told a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith, which Will took offense to because it was made at the expense of Jada’s alopecia condition. The Slap has brought about plenty of reactions from all over, and […]

The 94th Academy Awards will be remembered for a lot of things, but mostly because of The Slap Heard ‘Round The World of Will Smith that landed straight into the face of comedian Chris Rock on stage — at the Oscars. While what Smith did to Rock is now being immortalized by the internet, any […]

The 2022 Oscars turned up a bunch of notches when Will Smith walked on stage and slapped Chris Rock for making a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Will was upset about the comedian making a G.I. Jane 2 quip, because Jada is dealing with alopecia and the King Richard star thought the joke […]

The 2022 Oscars took an absolutely wild turn after Will Smith slapped the living hell out of Chris Rock. After delivering a tasteless, awful joke that wasn’t even funny, Smith felt the need to commit assault on live television to defend his wife. There are no real winners from the altercation, but Golden State Warriors […]

Sunday night, the 94th Academy Awards were held in Hollywood, California. It’s a night for the stars to come and celebrate; celebrate this year’s films themselves, but also the people that have come before them. This was supposed to be a particularly special night at The Oscars. We have all been locked down with COVID […]

It was the slap that launched a thousand memes. And quite possibly, soon-to-be-published think-pieces and psychobabble articles. Superstar actor Will Smith really put fate in his hand on Sunday night as he slapped the wits out of superstar comedian Chris Rock at the 94th Oscars. By now, you’ve read how the incident unfolded. Smith’s shocking […]

Who would have thought that Will Smith can win an Oscar and slap Chris Rock on live television in one night? Well, both of these things happened, which led to a very powerful and emotional speech from the actor during the recent Academy Awards. Here's Will Smith's tearful acceptance speech at the #Oscars. https://t.co/ulvT7fsB57 pic.twitter.com/Uq2krBbBld […]

Will Smith and the Oscars 2022 are going viral, but for all the wrong reasons. As a lot of people may have seen by now, Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock on live TV after the comedian made a joke about the actor’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. It certainly shocked everyone in attendance, as much as […]

When someone of Will Smith’s reputation does something out of this world like slapping Chris Rock on live television, it’s sure to go viral on social media. Even a simple video of Denzel Washington calming the actor down while the show was on commercial has also made the rounds just recently. But after receiving the […]

Without a doubt, the 94th Academy Awards just broke the internet. And it did when Will Smith punched Chris Rock out of nowhere after the latter made a joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith, the former’s wife. But as things went to commercial, Denzel Washington stepped up and did what he can to defuse the tense atmosphere […]

The 94th Academy Awards were supposed to be a night of celebration of film, music, and the thing that we all hold so dearly, going to the movies. Instead, the Oscars world, and the world as a whole, were shocked when actor Will Smith walked up on stage and smacked Chris Rock. Smith then sat […]

Well, that’s something you don’t see every day. This year’s edition of the Oscars awards seemed like your typical, run-of-the-mill award show. A few controversial decisions, amazing outfits, the likes. But then, out of nowhere, this happened. UNCENSORED WILL SMITH FOOTAGE AS SHOWN ON AUSTRALIAN TV pic.twitter.com/NcRfdjWxqe — David Mack (@davidmackau) March 28, 2022 Yes […]

The Oscars punch that rocked live television (and Chris Rock) sent social media shockwaves across the internet. Even NFL stars like Patrick Mahomes, who are used to creating moments that stun audiences, were left floored over what happened. UNCENSORED WILL SMITH FOOTAGE AS SHOWN ON AUSTRALIAN TV pic.twitter.com/NcRfdjWxqe — David Mack (@davidmackau) March 28, 2022 […]

Will Smith has always been a magnet for publicity in most of the things he does. From the movies he has done to the countless memes flooding everyone’s newsfeed, it’s no secret that the actor definitely captures every room he steps in. Well, on Sunday night, Smith managed to do just that during the Oscars […]

The 2022 Oscars are on Sunday night, so it’s time to look at the Oscars odds and make predictions for the 94th Academy Awards, which air on ABC at 8 p.m. ET. Power of the Dog leads the way with 12 nominations. Oscars Odds Best Picture Nightmare Alley, Don’t Look Up, Dune, Drive My Car, […]

After being postponed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Academy Awards will finally push through on April 25 at Dolby Theater in Hollywood. Nominations for the Oscars were officially announced on Monday, with Mank leading the way with 10 nominations, including a Best Picture nom. Before the nominations were officially announced, The Action Network posted […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant broke barriers when he won an Oscar for Dear Basketball. Former NFL wide receiver Matthew Cherry has managed to follow in the same footsteps as former professional athletes turned filmmakers. Cherry has now won the Oscar for best animated short for Hair Love. He recently discussed the inspiration for […]

Kobe Bryant is fondly remembered as the best players in the history of the NBA. The five-time NBA champion has established a reputation as a late-game assassin, a serial championship winner, and one of the fiercest competitors the league has ever seen. In any case, Bryant has proved to be astute in business and in […]