Oscars March 30, 2022 Will Smith’s Chris Rock slap ‘perpetuated stereotypes about the Black community,’ NBA legend says NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ripped Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock during the Academy Awards in a lengthy essay on his SubStack on Tuesday.
Media March 30, 2022 Woke columnists claim Will Smith Oscars slap exemplifies 'anti-Black' system Some media takes believe that a racist, bigoted system is behind the scandal surrounding Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars ceremony.
Oscars March 30, 2022 After Will Smith-Chris Rock incident, Academy sets board of governors meeting: What is it and what can happen? After "King Richard" star Will Smith stormed the Oscars' stage Sunday night, slapping Chris Rock over a joke made about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's balding head, the Academy stated that a formal review of the incident had been launched — now, it appears there's a full board of governors meeting.
Oscars March 29, 2022 Zoë Kravitz calls out Will Smith's Oscars slap: ‘We are apparently assaulting people on stage now’ Zoë Kravitz publicly called out the incident between Will Smith and Chris Rock, saying the Oscars is "where we are apparently assaulting people on stage."
Will Smith March 29, 2022 Jim Carrey tears into ‘spineless’ Oscars crowd for Will Smith ovation after slap: ‘I was sickened’ Jim Carrey is criticizing the audience at the 94th Academy Awards for rewarding "King Richard" star Will Smith with a standing ovation during his acceptance speech for best actor after he smacked Chris Rock on stage.
Kevin Costner March 29, 2022 ‘Yellowstone’ star Kevin Costner shares an emotional speech during the 2022 Oscars Kevin Costner had a powerful moment during the 2022 Oscars on Sunday night. While presenting the award for best director, the "Yellowstone" star, 67, shared a nearly three-minute-long speech, in which he detailed what directing and filmmaking means to him.
Celebrity News March 29, 2022 Chris Rock gets support from Adam Sandler following Oscars incident: 'Love you buddy' Adam Sandler is showing support for his longtime friend, Chris Rock, following the incident between the comedian and Will Smith during the Oscars on Sunday night.
Oscars March 29, 2022 Amy Schumer addresses Kirsten Dunst seat-filler Oscars joke after receiving backlash online Amy Schumer addressed calling Kirsten Dunst a seat filler as part of her Oscars jokes. The actress confirmed that Dunst was in on the joke prior to the show.
Media March 29, 2022 Oscars made ‘right decision’ on not ‘taking the Black man out’ after Smith assault: Whoopi Goldberg "The View's" Whoopi Goldberg claimed actor Will Smith wasn't removed from the Oscars to avoid 'explanation of why we’re taking the Black man out.'
Will Smith March 29, 2022 Will Smith ‘didn’t consider the ramifications’ of his Oscar slap, pal says: ‘It was an out-of-body moment’ The day after slapping Chris Rock on the Oscars stage and upending the 94th Academy Awards, Will Smith issued an apology on Instagram.
Media March 29, 2022 LA Times editorial board calls for Academy to ban Will Smith from next year's Oscars The Los Angeles Times is calling for actor Will Smith to be banned from attending next year's Oscars following his assault on comedian Chris Rock.