Billy Crystal thinks Will Smith's Oscar slap was 'assault'

Sounds like Thandiwe Newton didn’t have a magical time on the set of Magic Mike’s Last Dance!

Will Smith is unlikely to face a "decade out in the cold" of Hollywood, despite being banned from the Oscars for 10 years for slapping Awards host Chris Rock.While Smith will likely struggle to appear in any significant films worthy of Oscar consideration, work opportunities in Tinseltown will not close to Smith.Industry experts say that the talented star could be lured to the small screen for a comeback - and will have offers to appear in lesser budget action films.Professionally the ban is a huge blow given Smith had spent the last decade reclaiming his status as a serious acting force culminating in an awards' season clean sweep for his work in King Richard.One US marketing consultant says Smith's immediate fate falls in the hands of Hollywood allies and cinemagoers.Smith, who was allowed to keep his gong for Best Actor, released a statement after the Friday night ban saying "I accept and respect the Academy's decision."Smith's career and earnings hang in the balance as film studios "pause for thought" over how to treat Smith moving forward.Marketing consultant Jeff Kelly believes Smith's career is not over and will "in time" be tabled acting role deals.Kelly, a consultant at entertainment PR firm PRrppd (corr) said: "There is no denying that the slap was despicable and the ban is harsh but justified."Mr Smith has apologized and while quiet, there is still strong affection for him in sections of Hollywood."It appears too easy to write his career off, his fate is a little more complicated.

Amy Schumer is opening up about the Will Smith-Chris Rock slap incident.

Chris Rock was spotted strolling down the sidewalk in the Soho neighborhood of New York City after picking up breakfast from a local deli.The 57-year-old comedian carried a black plastic bag and wore large black headphones around his neck as he walked by the Spring Street subway station on Thursday.Chris' outing comes after his younger brother Kenny Rock challenged Will Smith to a boxing match in the wake of Smith's attack on the SNL alum at the Academy Awards. Breakfast run: Chris Rock was spotted strolling down the sidewalk in Soho after picking up breakfast from a local deliThe stand up star kept it casual in a light green sweatshirt which he paired with khaki cargo pants.

Chris Rock's brother wants to duke it out with Will Smith after his viral slap of the comedian at the Oscars. Kenny Rock recently signed a deal with Celebrity Boxing founder Damon Feldman to fight this summer in Florida.  Kenny has yet to be matched with an opponent, but when pressed by TMZ, he hinted that going face-to-face with Smith isn't a bad idea. "I should get in the ring with Will Smith," Kenny, Chris' younger brother, said, adding, "No ifs, ands or buts about it.

Dealing with her own backlash. Amy Schumer has been candid about her honest reaction to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, but some haven’t appreciated it.

Will Smith. The actress, 49, had been due to star in the third instalment of the franchise but pulled out due to personal reasons after 11 days of shooting. A spokesperson said in a statement: ‘Thandiwe Newton has made the difficult decision to step away from the production of Warner Bros Pictures’ Magic Mike’s Last Dance to deal with family matters.’However, reports had claimed that her leaving the production was down to a falling-out with co-star and producer Channing Tatum over Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars. A spokesperson has since called the claims ‘completely inaccurate’, according to The Guardian.The report, which first surfaced in The Sun, had claimed Thandiwe left Magic Mike after having a ‘confrontation’ with Channing while discussing the incident at the Oscars. A source claimed: ‘It was a tense exchange of words, but suddenly it escalated.’They also alleged that Channing had said: ‘I am not working with her any more,’ before leaving in a car. It has since been confirmed that Salma Hayek will take over Thandiwe’s role in the film, which sees Channing reprise his role as stripper Mike Lane. Magic Mike 3 will also see the return of Steven Soderburgh as director, after he helmed the first instalment in 2012 but did not take part in the second movie. Thandiwe Newton replaced by Salma Hayek in Magic Mike 3 following project exitZoe Kravitz's dating history from Channing Tatum to Michael FassbenderSandra Bullock ‘fell in love’ with new bestie Daniel Radcliffe on The Lost CityThe first two films have made over $300million (£229million) at the global box office and spawned the hugely successful stage show Magic Mike Live with shows in London, Las Vegas, Berlin and Australia. Metro.co.uk has contacted

Will Smith has been challenged to a boxing match by Chris Rock's protective brother Kenny after he was slapped on stage at the Oscars.The shocking scenes unfolded when comedian Chris, 57, teased Jada Pinkett-Smith, 50, who has alopecia, over her look, as he said he couldn't wait to see her in the next "G.I. Jane" movie.

Chris Rock’s younger brother Kenny Rock has challenged Will Smith to a boxing match in the wake of Smith's attack on the comic at the Academy Awards.Kenny, 42, appeared alongside Celebrity Boxing promoter Damon Feldman in New York City on Tuesday, telling TMZ he has reached a contract for a potential match, should Smith decide to accept his offer.The open contract Kenny signed was for a match slated to take place at the Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines, Florida on June 11.

Entertainment Weekly. “I was watching James Cameron’s ‘True Lies’ and I’m like, ‘Oh my God, this guy has so much money. I have only $9 million.“They had no faith in it,” Bay continued.

LINE of Duty actress Thandiwe Newton has been axed from the new Magic Mike film after a bust-up with Channing Tatum — about the Oscars slap. Witnesses said the row on set escalated to “astonishing” levels before leading man Channing drove off in a car. Executives have decided to postpone work on the blockbuster and re-cast Thandiwe’s role - wasting 11 days of filming in London.

he assaulted his older sibling at the Oscars last month. The younger Rock has just inked a deal with Celebrity Boxing founderDamon Feldman and told TMZ he has one opponent in mind. “I should get in the ring with Will Smith,” Kenny declared in an interview on Wednesday.

Amy Schumer stands by the belief that Will Smith slapping Chris Rock during the 2022 Oscars was traumatizing for everyone.

Gilbert Gottfried showed support for Chris Rock in his final days. Gottfried, one of the most recognizable voices in show business, died after a long illness on Tuesday. He was 67.

DJ Jazzy Jeff has become the latest artist to wade into the Will Smith Oscars slap debate, defending the actor for his “human” reaction.Last month, Smith struck Chris Rock on-stage during the Academy Awards ceremony following a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head. Following numerous apologies over the incident, Smith resigned from the Academy and described his actions as “shocking, painful, and inexcusable,” before being banned from the Oscars for a decade.Since the incident, Smith has been condemned by a number of celebrities including A$AP Rocky, Janet Hubert, Jim Carrey, Amy Schumer and Zoë Kravitz, while the likes of Denzel Washington and UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak have supported him.Speaking at a live event in Chicago, Jazzy Jeff – who formed the duo DJ Jazzy Jeff And The Fresh Prince with Smith in 1986 and won two Grammys for ‘Parents Just Don’t Understand’ and ‘Summertime’ before they split in 1994 – defended his former bandmate.“Don’t get it twisted that it was something he was proud of.

Gallery: 'Being a celebrity is. . . dumb!' Did you know these 10 celebrities HATE being famous? (BANG Showbiz)Earlier this month, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences banned Will from the Oscars for 10 years following the incident.

Gilbert Gottfried's final post on social media was a supportive nod toward his comedic colleague Chris Rock after Will Smith infamously attacked him at the Academy Awards last month.In a post on social media the day after the March 27 incident, Gottfried, whose death at 67 was announced Tuesday, shared a shot alongside Rock, 57.Gottfried captioned the post: 'Which is the worst crime? Chris Rock being physically assaulted or Chris Rock telling a joke?' The latest:Gilbert Gottfried's final post on social media was a supportive nod toward his comedic colleague Chris Rock, 57, after Will Smith, 53, infamously attacked him at the Academy Awards last month.Gottfried's death at 67 was announced TuesdayGottfried's family announced his death in a statement posted on his social media pages Tuesday.'We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness,' the statement read. 'In addition to being the most iconic voice in comedy, Gilbert was a wonderful husband, brother, friend and father to his two young children.

Gilbert Gottfried stood up for a longtime friend in his final social media post just two weeks before his death.

An unconventional relationship. Jada Pinkett Smith‘s dating life made major headlines when August Alsina added himself into the narrative amid the actress’ decades-long marriage to Will Smith.

The man has jokes. Trevor Noah isn’t done discussing Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 94th annual Academy Awards — and this time, the Daily Show host got in some jabs about the King Richard star’s punishment from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

DJ Jazzy Jeff feels for Will Smith.