Liza Minnelli felt 'sabotaged' after Oscars producers 'forced' her on stage

Pete Davidson hit the stage for his first stand-up set in three years this week, where he addressed some of the things happening in his personal life.

Pete Davidson made his return to the stage for the first time in three years on Thursday when he appeared atNetflix Is A Joke: The Festival at the Hollywood Bowl.The 28-year-old Saturday Night Live star unveiled new material referencing his hectic personal life and relationship with Kim Kardashian, 41, including his feud with Kanye West, 44, according to ET.The comedian also compared West's social media attacks to the slap Chris Rock received from Will Smith at the Academy Awards in March. Back at it: Pete Davidson, 28, made his return to the stage for the first time in three years on Thursday when he appeared at Netflix Is A Joke festival at the Hollywood Bowl; seen in 2017 in San Francisco, Calif.During the first night of the comedy festival, which had sold out the Hollywood Bowl, Pete opened with material about how West had told him that he had AIDS.He joked that he was convinced by Kanye because the rapper 'is a genius.' The comedian also noted how surreal it was to be humiliated by the hitmaker when he did have way to stop the online abuse.Kanye's social media tirades about him seemed to have traumatized Pete.

Andrew Garfield admitted on Thursday that he was texting with friends while at the Oscars after that infamous onstage slap.The 38-year-old actor during an appearance on The View was asked by co-host Sunny Hostin, 53, about a photo that showed him texting 'when things were going on at the Oscars'.'What perhaps were you texting about?,' Sunny asked him. Oscars texting:Andrew Garfield admitted on Thursday on The View that he was texting with friends while at the Oscars after that infamous onstage slap'That's none of your business,' Andrew replied drawing laughs.'Was that before or after the slap?,' asked co-host Joy Behar, 79, referencing the shocking moment when Will Smith, 53, slapped Chris Rock, 57, after the comedian cracked a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, 50, and her alopecia condition.

Liza Minnelli was seen in a newly-released clip looking joyous as she was headed to the 2022 Academy Awards, where a confidante said she was 'sabotaged' into using a wheelchair before emerging onstage.The 76-year-old show business legend was seen in a clip posted to Instagram Tuesday by her close friend Michael Feinstein, 65, puffing on a cigarette while singing the show tune (It’s Gonna Be A) Great Day penned by Vincent Youmans, Edward Eliscu and Billy Rose.'Just found this on my phone,' Feinstein said in the caption. 'Liza on her way to the Oscars, happy and excited.' The latest:Liza Minnelli, 76, was seen in a newly-released clip looking joyous as she was headed to the 2022 Academy Awards, where a confidante said she was 'sabotaged' into using a wheelchair before emerging onstageFeinstein earlier this month told The Jess Cagle Show on SiriusXM that the EGOT-winning entertainer's appearance at the March 27 ceremony - where she presented the Best Picture category alongside Lady Gaga - had been 'sabotaged' after a stage manager insisted that she sit in a wheelchair before emerging onstage.Feinstein told the show that the Los Angeles native had conditionally appeared at the Oscars if she could sit in a director’s chair due to ongoing back issues.

It has been a month since the 2022 Academy Awards but the celebs are still weighing in on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock.

Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at this year’s Oscars.Last month, Smith struck Rock on-stage 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”.He was later banned from all Academy events for 10 years.

Comedian Jack Whitehall has told how a member of the audience once got on stage and attacked him during the middle of a set.

Together. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are working it out through couple’s therapy. After the infamous Oscars slap incident, the couple is committed to looking for a solution for their marriage.

Oscars ceremony on March 27.Fans were concerned last month for the 76-year-old “Cabaret” legend after she appeared frail while on stage at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater to present an award with Lady Gaga.In a clip from Hollywood’s biggest night, her close friend Michael Feinstein, who claimed she was “sabotaged” by the Academy, shared a video on both Facebook and Instagram that he shot in the car with Minnelli shortly before the show.The clip featured the Oscar winner smoking a cigarette, dancing in her seat and singing gleefully.Minnelli looked joyous and spirited as she made her way to the event. She then started singing the show tune “(It’s Gonna Be) A Great Day” by Vincent Youmans, Edward Eliscu and Billy Rose.Fans gave so much love after seeing the video of the EGOT recipient looking lively, with one commenter on Instagram writing: “Still smoking too.

Trying to move forward. After Will Smith made headlines for slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, the actor and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, are taking the necessary steps to put the scandal behind them.

Amsterdam, featuring Taylor Swift was aired at CinemaCon in Las Vegas yesterday (April 27).The film which stars John David Washington, Margot Robbie and Christian Bale, is a period piece which has been described as an “original romantic crime epic,” according to Disney executive Tony Chambers via Variety.It is apparently set in the 1930s, where the leading trio of Bale, Robbie and Washington “find themselves at the centre of one of the most secret plots in American history.”The film also stars Zoe Saldana, Michael Shannon, Robert De Niro, Mike Myers, Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Rock.Swift surfaces in the trailer as a mourning daughter, breaking down in tears before her father’s body as Rock and Bale look on.“You have a dead white man in the box. It’s not even a coffin, it doesn’t even have a top on,” Rock tells Bale in the clip.

Good Morning Britain star Ranvir Singh mocked Liam Payne's accent after his famous Oscars interview.Last month, former One Direction star Liam left viewers baffled when he spoke to GMB about Will Smith slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage at the annual award ceremony.The interview quickly went viral on social media, with many fans asking why the pop star appeared to be speaking in various accents, such as Welsh and American.Now, the singer is set to captain the star-studded England team at Soccer Aid alongside the likes of Tom Grennan and Robbie Williams.However, GMB presenter Ranvir Singh took a subtle dig at Liam's accent ahead of the annual charity football match on Thursday's GMB (April 28).She asked which accent Liam would be using to captain the team, given the numerous accents he seemed to use in the post-Oscars chat.The comments came during a Soccer Aid segment with her co-stars Richard Arnold and Tipping Point host Ben Shephard.Ranvir said: "I'm keen to know what accent Liam Payne will be using to captain his team."Ben replied: "Whatever he needs."Referencing the Oscars chat, Ranvir continued: "When he was on this show at the Oscars, he came out will all sorts of strange accents."Richard quipped: "My agent is currently looking at this going 'I get 10% of that!', which is not a lot."Ranvir then complimented Richard as she suggested: "You should get more than 10% of airtime in my view."Wolverhampton-born Liam had defended Will after the Oscars when he said: "I believe whatever he felt that he did, he had the right to do".He finally addressed the interview on an Instagram Live post where he admitted he'd had a lot to drink.Liam said: "I had asked Good Morning Britain, the presenter, I said, 'Please don’t ask me

Chris Rock has returned to social media, 45 days after his last post. The comedian's last photo was shared four days before attending the Oscars, where he was slapped live by fellow actor Will Smith, who took offence to his joke about wife Jada Pinkett Smith's alopecia.MORE: Oscars host Amy Schumer reveals why Chris Rock didn’t leave stage after Will Smith slap Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Chris simply shared a promo picture of his latest tour, Chris Rock Ego Death World Tour, and announced his following shows in Paris, which will take place in mid-May.WATCH: Will Smith assaults Chris Rock at 2022 Oscars"Three nights in Paris.

Kim Kardashian received some of the highest praise one could imagine after her hosting debut on Saturday Night Live... from comedy legends Chris Rock and Amy Schumer.The 41-year-old reality star headed to the after party at the trendy Manhattan hotspot Zero Bond, though one particular SNL cast member wasn't there: her current boyfriend Pete Davidson.Kardashian admitted during an April interview she felt a 'zing' when kissing Davidson during a skit that night, though he was nowhere to be found at the after-party, while Kim fielded compliments on her comedy from a number of celebs including Gayle King, Colin Jost and more.

Check out the first still from Amsterdam!

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterDavid O. Russell’s latest film has finally come into focus, revealing the title “Amsterdam” and a Nov.

The all-star film from David O. Russell is now titled Amsterdam, Disney theatrical boss Tony Chambers said Wednesday at CinemaCon.

Chris Rockstepped out with some support from his daughter Zahra Savannah Rock on Tuesday, as they were pictured together for the first time since his drama at the Oscars with Will Smith.Rock, 57, shares Zahra, 17, with his ex-wife Malaak Compton-Rock. They also share another child, daughter Lola, 19.The pair kept things casual as she walked along the streets in NYC, with both Rock and his daughter dressed down in comfy clothes for the outing.

notorious Oscars 2022 slap — with strangers even stopping him on the street to discuss the incident “I get comments about it daily,” Shad Ellis, 43, told Jam Press of getting figuratively smacked into the spotlight. “I had a guy last week stop me to say how much I look like Will Smith.

Jack Whitehall has claimed that comedians hosting awards shows will be “checking themselves when they write jokes” after the 2022 Oscars. During the awards show earlier this year, Will Smith slapped and swore at Chris Rock on stage after the presenter made a joke at the expense of his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

Will Smith has ventured out to India for “spiritual purposes” one month on from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars. The 53 year old flew to the other side of the globe seeking spiritual help after receiving a 10-year ban from attending the awards ceremony following the incident which occurred onstage mid-show. Since the Oscars slap, Will — who called his actions at the event “shocking, painful and inexcusable” — had kept completely out of the spotlight before his trip as fears were raised that his career was in jeopardy.The Men in Black star is now understood, according to reports, to be taking a month out to “practice yoga and meditation” as he focuses on healing himself and reflecting on his behaviour.