Jay Leno Weighs In On Will Smith’s Chris Rock Oscar Slap: ‘This Is Real Anger’

Producers of the Tony Awards have a strong message for any potential Will Smith copycats: Don’t even think about it.

Tupac Shakur was "hurt" by Jada Pinkett Smith years ago when the actress allegedly asked the rapper not to harm Will Smith once they started dating, according to a friend of the late musician. Pinkett Smith and the rapper, born Lesane Parish Crooks, met at the Baltimore School for the Arts in Maryland in the late 1980s and became close friends. Pinkett Smith has previously said that the two were never romantic.

Billy Crystal has weighed in on Will Smith hitting Chris Rock at the Academy Awards, calling the incident "a crime". MORE: Oscars host Amy Schumer reveals why Chris Rock didn’t leave stage after Will Smith slapSpeaking on Who's Talking to Chris Wallace, he explained: "Uh-oh.

Liza Minnelli was “sabotaged” at the Oscars after being brought on stage in a wheelchair against her wishes, her long-time collaborator has claimed. The Cabaret star appeared on stage in a wheelchair during the March awards show to present the prize for Best Picture, alongside Lady Gaga. While viewers were touched by the interactions between the two, Minnelli’s friend, singer Michael Feinstein, has now claimed that the 76-year-old was left “very disappointed” by the experience, which he claims was negatively impacted after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock.

Hollywood power couple Will and Jada Smith could face “one of the ugliest divorces in showbiz history” should they ever split, according to reports.It has been claimed tensions have been rising in the Smith household following the explosive actions at the Oscars last month.During the 92nd awards ceremony, horrified viewers watched the father-of-three slap Chris Rock across the face on stage after he made light of Jada’s hair loss condition, alopecia.After he hit the stand-up comic, Jada is thought to have been seen laughing from her seat, however the star later broke her silence on the event when she shared a cryptic post on Instagram saying it was the “season of healing”.Husband Will, 53, apologised for his actions soon after the incident.Now, a source has claimed to Heat Magazine how the pair’s marriage could be on the rocks following the Men In Black star’s public outburst.The insider alleged: “Ever since the Oscars scandal, tensions between them have been palpable.“There have been problems for years, but they’re barely speaking right now.

On Tuesday, seven-time Grammy winner Madonna shared footage from her wild night partying with friends at Sound Nightclub in Hollywood last Friday.The 63-year-old Queen of Pop let loose in the VIP section where she demonstrated her flexibility on a bench.Michigan-born Madge (last name Ciccone) was wearing a black corset under a sheer tee tucked into sixties retro floral shorts. Turnt up!On Tuesday, seven-time Grammy winner Madonna shared footage from her wild night partying with friends at Sound Nightclub in Hollywood last FridayThe self-made superstar was drinking a bottle of Miraval rosé from former power couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's $60M 1,200-acre winery in the South of France.Joining Madonna was Emmy winner Tiffany Haddish, who last made headlines for defending Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars because he was 'a black man standing up for his wife.' The Material Girl seemed especially close to Alton Mason at the sold-out party.The 24-year-old IMG Model is making his acting debut portraying the late great trailblazer Little Richard in Baz Luhrmann's biopic Elvis, which hits US/UK theaters June 24.

Jada Pinkett Smith is back with her mother Adrienne Banfield Norris and daughter Willow Smith for a fifth season of their Facebook Watch chat show, Red Table Talk. The trailer, which dropped today (19 April), previews interviews with eight-time Grammy nominee Janelle Monáe, Oscar-winning actress Kim Basinger and her daughter Ireland Baldwin, the parents of Miss USA Cheslie Kryst who died by suicide earlier this year and victims of the Tinder Swindler.

JADA Pinkett Smith and her daughter, Willow, have returned tot he screen in the new trailer for their show Red Table Talk. This comes as the family deals with the fallout from Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars earlier this year.

I HAVE woken up regretting my actions after many a boozy night out, but that must have been ten times worse for Liam Payne after The Oscars. The singer has come clean about the reason for his baffling accents during a TV interview at an after-party about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock — he was hammered.

Jada Pinkett Smith’s Red Table Talk is returning to Facebook Watch on Wednesday for its first episode since her husband Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars last month. Watch a trailer below.

Mom, you’re embarrassing him! Jaden Smith has always had a difficult time with Jada Pinkett Smith’s desire to share all of the nuances of the family’s drama with the world.

Jada Pinkett Smith has teased the return of her award-winning podcast but left fans shocked after she failed to mention her husband Will's infamous Oscars slap.Red Table Talk, the Facebook Watch series hosted by Pinkett Smith, her daughter Willow Smith, and Pinkett Smith's mother Adrienne Banfield Norris aka "Gammy," will officially return for its fifth season on April 20.While fans had high hopes for the trio to discuss the major slapping episode in the teaser, Jada, 50 made no mention of the incident in the teaser at all.The popular Facebook Watch programme sees them interview Hollywood stars as part of their Red Table Talk series.Season 5 teased huge names including Ireland Baldwin and her mum Kim Basinger.Janelle Monáe and Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran will also feature in the new season.And in one episode Willow is joined by brother Jaden and her rarely seen stepbrother Trey. "We're back...

Will and Jada Smith may be facing what’s being described as “one of the ugliest divorces in showbiz history”, according to reports. It’s believed tension has allegedly grown between the pair following Will’s explosive actions at the Oscars last month where he slapped Chris Rock across the face for making light of Jada’s shaved head. After he hit the comedian, Jada is thought to have been seen laughing from her seat.

Will Smith and Chris Rock slap, the show’s producers went for a relaxed affair, one that allowed for plenty of awkward exchanges and moments onstage that look a bit strange upon further inspection. Rosie Perez was involved in one of these moments, explaining that she was “pissed off” at Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes, who took the stage with her to introduce one of the evening’s awards.Rosie Perez and Maribel Verdú star in Apple’s new bilingual TV seriesRosie Perez will present at the Oscars after not attending the ceremony in 28 yearsRosie Perez, Woody Harrelson, and Wesley Snipes reunited onstage 30 years after the release of “White Men Can’t Jump,” where the three starred in.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentJada Pinkett Smith’s Emmy-winning series “Red Table Talk” is returning with new episodes. But in the press release issued on Tuesday announcing the season’s upcoming lineup, no mention was made of Will Smith’s now-infamous Oscars slap and whether the matter will be addressed on the talk show, which is known for diving into personal matters surrounding the Smith family.“Red Table Talk” on Facebook Watch is hosted by Pinkett Smith, her daughter Willow Smith and her mother Adrienne Banfield Norris.

Liam Payne has finally addressed his 'ever changing' accent from the now-infamous Oscars interview. On March 28, after the fallout from the 2022 Oscars between Will Smith and Chris Rock, singer Liam was asked for his take on the controversial incident.

Will Smith and wife Jada could have 'one of the ugliest divorces in showbiz history' following the actor's controversial behaviour at the Oscars last month, as there is still tension following his actions.

The new trailer teased many celebrity guests invited to the red table, including Janelle Monáe, who will be on the season premiere.Monáe is expected to open up about her coming out at the age of 32 as well as her father’s drug addiction and will be joined by her mom, Janet Hawthorne.“I’m super honored to be here,” Monáe said.Another mother-daughter pair coming to the red table will be Kim Basinger and Ireland Baldwin. “I went through a very heavy-duty, out loud, when you’re in the public divorce,” Basinger says of her split from Alec Baldwin in the trailer, which will mark her first interview in over a decade.The preview shows Ireland opening up about her anxiety and the “different kinds of abuse” she’s been through.The mother of Miss USA Cheslie Kryst will also make an appearance at the red table to talk about her daughter, who died by suicide in January. “I walked through the door and just collapsed in my son’s arms,” the heartbroken mother says in the video.There will be a special episode dedicated to the victims of fraudsters, including Ayleen Charlotte, who was deceived by Netflix’s “Tinder Swindler” Simon Leviev, and Rachel DeLoache Williams, author of “My Friend Anna,” the tell-all about Anna Delvey.

Liam Payne has explained what prompted his multi-accent Oscars interview that went viral last month.While on the red carpet, the former One Direction singer was asked about the infamous slapping incident at this year’s ceremony involving Will Smith and Chris Rock, and replied in what has been described as a ‘multi-accent’, which left some viewers baffled.Speaking on Instagram Live, Payne has now revealed why he was able to blend an apparent mix of Welsh, Irish, American and Scandinavian accents all in one conversation.“I’m good at accents, I pride myself on them!” he told his followers (via Lad Bible). “I just wish sometimes I could do my own.”He continued: “It was quite funny.

“Red Table Talk” is returning for a fifth season.

supports HTML5 videoLiam Payne has finally spoken about what he’s dubbed his ‘ever-changing’ accent in that now-infamous Oscars interview.In a chat that almost overshadowed Will Smith hitting Chris Rock at the Academy Awards, Liam was interviewed on Good Morning Britain about it, with many questioning why the Wolverhampton-born musician suddenly sounded like he was from the Netherlands.‘This was in Oscars week – the ever changing accent,’ the musician began on his Instagram Live on Monday night.‘I’m good at accents, I pride myself on them! I just wish sometimes I could do my own,’ he giggled.‘What can I say about that really? It was quite funny. I had asked Good Morning Britain, the presenter, I said, “Please don’t ask me too much because I’ve had a lot to drink and I’m under-ly educated about the Oscars [sic].” ‘The very first question the man asked me was, “What do you think about Will Smith?” Now can you imagine, imagine being put on the spot in that moment and knowing, “I can’t say anything wrong because I’m gonna upset someone” and I just did the best I could.’‘I actually read back what I said and I stand by what I said.