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Will Smith’s mother has stepped in to defend him and insist that his attack on Chris Rock is entirely out of character.Carolyn Smith, 85, was a proud mother on Sunday night as she watched her son picked up the award for best actor at the 94th Academy Awards.However, the shining moment was tainted slightly as Will had smacked comedian Chris on stage in front of the millions watching just minutes before.Will was defending his wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith, after Chris had joked about her hair despite her suffering from hair loss disorder alopecia, and was not the first time Chris had poked fun at the actress from an international stage.Both Will’s slap and Chris’ joke have proved controversial, being condemned by much of the public, charities and even MPs, although there has also been some support for Will.Now mother-of-four Carolyn has spoken out about the shocking moment and insisted it was the first time in her life she had ‘ever seen him go off’.‘He is a very even, people-person,’ she said in an interview with ABC6 news.‘That’s the first time I’ve ever seen him go off.

Will Smith's mother, Carolyn Smith, has jumped to the defence of her son after he hit Chris Rock during the Academy Awards. The 85-year-old opened up in an interview with ABC6 News and insisted his actions were completely out of character. MORE: Serena Williams speaks out after Will Smith's public apology Will stunned the audience at the Oscars when he walked up on stage and slapped the presenter in the face after he made a joke about the nominee's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith's hair loss. WATCH: Will Smith assaults Chris Rock at the OscarsBut Carolyn stands by her son and says it's like nothing she has ever seen before from him. "He is a very even, people-person," she said. "That's the first time I’ve ever seen him go off.

EXCLUSIVE:  Seasick Studios is looking to garner laughs about time travel. The two-year old indie company formed by actors Kemma Filby (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) and Walker Barnes (9-1-1) has commenced production on Parallel, its first sitcom about a twenty-something politician who travels through time “to conjure her perfect life.”

The 2022 Academy Awards will have something a little different for this year’s telecast: an all-star band to underline the show, featuring pianist Robert Glasper, headline-making drummer Travis Barker, legendary lead singer Sheila E., and music director Adam Blackstone.

appearance on “Late Night With Seth Meyers,” Brunson, 32, shared the comedy of errors that eventually led to her to acting.Before starring in her own sitcom, the writer found an audience at BuzzFeed, who scooped up the comedienne after a skit she published online went viral. Since then, she’s lent her voice to multiple animated characters on Adult Swim’s “Lazor Wulf” and to her eponymous character on Netflix’s “Big Mouth.” But not every work transition has been so charmed, the “She Memes Well” author revealed during the interview.

EXCLUSIVE: TBS has put in development Stubs, a half-hour comedy from writer Lindsay Golder and The Mick creators Dave Chernin and John Chernin.

Abbott Elementary has been renewed for a second season, ABC announced on Monday.Abbott Elementary – starring, created and written by Quinta Brunson – is set in a low-budgeted public school in Philadelphia, and follows a group of teachers trying to do what they can despite the lack of resources. Featuring Brunson as the optimistic educator Janine Teagues, the cast also includes Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter and Sheryl Lee Ralph.

Travis Scott was among the celebrities in attendance at Thursday's NBA game at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia in which the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Philadelphia 76ers.The Houston native, 30, donned a brown leather coat with brown fur lining over a black hooded sweatshirt. He rounded out his ensemble with brown cargo pants.The musical artist wore grey and white Nikes and accessorized with a black cap and large jeweled necklace at the game.

Rupert Grint’s praise for his work in the psychological horror series Servant has been well-deserved — just ask his costars.

Robin Roberts has made clear how much she enjoys being part of the ABC family, and took to social media to pay tribute to some of the lesser-known members of her team.MORE: Robin Roberts asks for reassurance in emotional message following partner Amber's cancer diagnosisThe Good Morning America star shared pictures of a few members from the backstage crew who make the show all the more seamless for everyone involved.WATCH: GMA's Michael Strahan reacts to Robin Roberts' nicknameAlong with their shots, shown as a sneak-peek at an upcoming special in time for National Employee Appreciation Day on 4 March, Robin wrote: "National Employee Appreciation Day is this Friday but we couldn't wait to celebrate our crew behind the scenes. "Their hard work makes it a joy to say those three magical words to America each morning.

Richard Pratt was the bass singer with Philadelphia soul group Blue Magic, known for hits including “Sideshow.”We invite you to share condolences for Richard Pratt in our Guest Book.Pratt was a founding member of Blue Magic in 1972 in Philadelphia. Some of their earliest singles were moderately successful on R&B radio, including 1973’s “Spell” and “Stop to Start.” Their biggest success came in 1974 with “Sideshow,” a slow and dreamy ballad with a circus theme.

Good Morning America star Robin Roberts was absent from the New York studios on Monday's show for a very good reason.MORE: Robin Roberts shares emotional message as partner Amber starts her chemoDespite the on-going bad news in the media, Robin made sure to put a smile on viewer's faces at the start of the week as she surprised one deserving fan live on air.Hosts Amy Robach and George Stephanopoulos cut live to Philadelphia from the ABC studios, where Robin was waiting at a school.VIDEO: Robin Roberts shares glimpse inside incredible country home"We are going to change gears right now and go to Philadelphia where we have a big surprise for a very devoted teacher and her school as we close out Black History Month.MORE: Robin Roberts reveals partner Amber's heartbreaking cancer diagnosisMORE: Robin Roberts to take a backseat from GMA following partner Amber's cancer newsRobin is in Philadelphia for that," George explained.Cutting to Robin, the 61-year-old told her co-hosts: "We're going to share some good news with everybody because a lot of people, George and Amy, are loving the show Abbott Elementary, which was inspired by the Philadelphia Public School system and its dedicated teachers. Robin Roberts shared some exciting news on GMA"So this morning we are teaming up with the show's star Quinta Brunson, she's here to honor one of the incredible educators here at the Benjamin B.

The cast of luminaries that first-time filmmaker Lisa Hurwitz assembles in documentary have one thing in common – extreme adoration for the famed Horn & Hardart eateries, whose soaring ceilings, famed coffee and wholesome vending-machine meals for a nickel dominated the food scene in Philadelphia and NYC through much of last century.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticLong ago, in a distant and far away America (you know, the ancient days of 2018 and 2019), independent films could make their mark at the megaplex, and some of them could be documentaries. Remember the glory days of “RGB” (total domestic gross: $14 million), “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” ($22.8 million), “Three Identical Strangers” ($12 million), “They Shall Not Grow Old” ($18 million), and “Apollo 11” ($9 million)?I’m not saying that Lisa Hurwitz’s “The Automat,” had it been released in those now possibly vanquished days, could have joined the commercial company of those films (though maybe it could have). But when I caught this marvelous documentary at Film Forum in New York, the audience for it was ecstatic.

EXCLUSIVE: Ravi Patel is set to join Sony Pictures’ live-action adaptation of Harold and the Purple Crayon, starring Zachary Levi. Academy Award nominee Carlos Saldanha is on board to direct with Lil Rel Howery and Zooey Deschanel also starring in the film.

Jabari Banks is living every fresh young actor’s dream. Hot on the heels of attending acting school in Philadelphia, a few auditions in and he’s already the lead star of the hotly anticipated reboot of possibly the most beloved 90’s sitcom in existence. Banks, a Philly native and complete newcomer to Hollywood, landed the highly-coveted role as the new Will on Peacock’s dramatic reimagining of the story of The Fresh Prince, simply titled Bel-Air.

Jesse Williams is looking back at a pivotal point in his career.

It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia recently finished its 15th season and Archer is going into its 13th season.

EXCLUSIVE: After several fits and starts, the next Star Trek film is gearing up to begin production by year’s end. Paramount has begun talks with Chris Pine to reprise as James T. Kirk, and the intention is to engage to bring back aboard Zachary Quinto as Spock, Zoe Saldana as Lieutenant Uhura, Karl Urban as Dr. Bones McCoy, John Cho as Sulu and Simon Pegg as Scotty. Deadline revealed last summer that Paramount and producer JJ Abrams hired Matt Shakman to direct, fresh from the triumph of the Marvel/Disney+ series WandaVision, just after the series was nominated for 23 Emmys. Shakman has been supervising a draft by Josh Friedman and Cameron Squires, based off a draft by Lindsey Beer and Geneva Robertson-Dworet.

HBO announced today that Academy Award winner Barry Levinson’s latest film, The Survivor, starring Ben Foster, will premiere on the premium cabler on April 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, in honor of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day)—subsequently becoming available for streaming on HBO Max.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterABC has ordered a drama pilot from Kay Oyegun.In the untitled one-hour series, five therapists in Philadelphia find unique ways to solve problems in their patients’ lives while grappling with their own. Ellen Roman, the owner of the practice and a brilliant therapist, has her life shockingly turned upside down when she begins working with a sociopathic patient who may hold the key to the disappearance of her sister five years earlier.Oyegun will serve as the writer and executive producer on the pilot.