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Gallery: Ghosts, poltergeists and spirits! You'll never believe which stars have had SUPERNATURAL experiences! (BANG Showbiz)The 'Upshaws' actress - who rose to prominence as a writer on 'The Chris Rock Show' back in the late 1990s - went on to explain that she "felt so awful" for her friend Chris and claimed that it was "gross" to see Will go up to collect the Best Actor award for his role in 'King Richard' less than an hour after the incident. Speaking on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show', she said: "I just felt so awful for my friend Chris.

While Will Smith issued a public written apology to Chris Rock on Instagram following his on-stage attack at the Oscars, it appears that he has not done it in person yet and the two have not spoken since the incident.

Oscars ceremony on Sunday. Chris was hit by Will after he made a joke about his wife Jada’s shaved head, referencing the 1997 film GI Jane.Jada has previously opened up about having alopecia which causes hair loss.She rolled her eyes at the joke and was visibly unamused.Meanwhile, Will abruptly marched onto the stage and slapped the comedian.On Wednesday, during a live comedy show in Boston, Chris told the audience his comedy show wouldn't be focused on the Oscars incident, which he said he is still “processing”.Taking to the stage, he quipped: “How was your weekend?”Chris told the audience: “I don't have a bunch of s**t to say about [the incident], so if you came here for that ...

Oscars 2022 incident which saw him get slapped by Will Smith. Chris appeared in Boston on Wednesday (March 30) where he was performing two stand-up shows.

In the rippling wake of Will Smith’s reaction to Chris Rock’s joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday, many are calling for the organization to strip Smith of his coveted golden statue. The actor took home the best actor award for his portrayal of Venus and Serena Williams’ father, Richard Williams in "King Richard," and what was supposed to be a grandiose night of celebration for his performance has since turned into a loud cry for Smith to have the honor rescinded as punishment for the slap, which was seen by millions across the world.

Chris Rock finally opened up about the slapping incident with Will Smith that took place on-stage at the Academy Awards at his comedy show in Boston on Wednesday March 30. Chris admitted he’s “still processing” the shocking incident as he performed at the Wilbur Theater. “What’s up, Boston?” he reportedly asked the crowd, before adding: “How was your weekend?!” As the comedy show attendees apparently started getting rowdy and screaming things like, “Sue him Chris, sue him,” he spoke out.

Will Smith was asked to leave Sunday's Oscars after hitting Chris Rock but refused, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has said. It comes as many questioned why the former Fresh Prince was allowed to remain seated in the front row after the incident. "Things unfolded in a way we could not have anticipated," the academy said in a statement.

© (photo credit: JPOST STAFF) Breaking news Will Smith was asked to leave the Oscars ceremony after he slapped presenter Chris Rock but refused, Hollywood's film academy said on Wednesday as it started a process that could lead to the best actor winner's expulsion from the group. During the live telecast, Smith strode up to the stage after Rock made a joke about the appearance of Smith's wife, then smacked the comedian's face. The actor returned to his seat and twice yelled an obscenity at Rock.

Chris Rock keeps his head down while arriving at the Wilbur Theater on Wednesday afternoon (March 30) in Boston, Mass.

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences is beginning “disciplinary proceedings” against Will Smith — and they have already revealed some shocking new details about what happened in the wake of the incident!

Back to business! Chris Rock took the stage for the first time since his 2022 Oscars drama with Will Smith — and briefly spoke about the altercation.

Chris Rock is back onstage and back to telling jokes after getting slapped by Will Smith at the Oscars on Sunday. Rock performed two shows at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston on Wednesday night to a sold-out crowd. Rock was met with a standing ovation once he entered the stage.

Amy Schumer is sharing her thoughts on the controversial incident between Will Smith and Chris Rock, three days after the 2022 Oscars ceremony took place in Los Angeles.The 40-year-old co-host, who recently opened up about the criticism she received over her joke involving Kirsten Dunst, says she is still “triggered and traumatized” after processing what happened during the televised show.She went on to show support for fellow comedian Chris Rock, explaining that “he handled it like a pro,” adding that “the whole thing was so disturbing.” Amy also said there is “so much pain” in Will Smith, and she is “still in shock and stunned and sad.”“Im proud of myself and my cohosts. But yeah.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterWhat’s on Chris Rock’s mind?It’s a simple yet valid question, one that the world is wondering after Will Smith slapped the comedian on live television during the Oscars on Sunday. The now-infamous blow has been the topic du jour on every corner of the internet and television in the 48 hours since — but Rock has remained noticeably silent.

Shortly after Will Smith and Chris Rock’s confrontation during the 2022 Oscars, the Academy requested the departure of the King Richard star.

Will Smith was asked to leave the Oscars after he slapped Chris Rock, the Academy has revealed.The King Richard actor shocked the world when he stormed on stage and hit the comedian, after he made a joke about wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair.Moments later, he returned to the stage to collect the best actor gong for his role as Richard Williams, apologizing to the Academy and his fellow nominees in a tear-filled speech.Organizers have launched an investigation into what happened, and have now claimed that he was asked to leave the ceremony on Sunday after his actions, but ‘refused’.‘Things unfolded in a way we could not have anticipated,’ the Academy said in the message, via Sky News.‘While we would like to clarify that Mr Smith was asked to leave the ceremony and refused, we also recognise we could have handled the situation differently.’To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoOrganizers have also announced that they had ‘initiated disciplinary proceedings against Mr Smith for violations of the Academy’s Standards of Conduct’.This is said to include inappropriate physical contact, abusive or threatening behaviour, and compromising the integrity of the Academy.Will is able to defend himself in written form before the board meets on April 18, with possible actions against him including suspension or expulsion.Chris was on hand to present the award for best documentary feature in front of the star-studded audience, when he made jokes about those in the crowd.Directing his attention to Jada, he said: ‘Jada, can’t wait for GI Jane 2,’ referring to her buzzcut hairstyle.The Scream 2 actress appeared unimpressed with the comment as she suffers from

Liam Payne is choosing not to acknowledge the lively social media conversation sparked by his baffling accent during an interview at an Oscars event on Sunday night.The singer seemingly ignored the reaction to his live interview on Good Morning Britain, where viewers said he sounded Dutch, Welsh, Italian, English and American all at once, while giving his view on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock on stage for a joke the latter made about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair.Taking to Instagram, the former One Direction star shared a picture of himself with fiancé Maya Henry from the event they attended, which was the Elton John Aids Foundation’s 30th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party.The couple looked chic on the red carpet, with Liam in a white shirt, black suit and tie and Maya in a feathered and mesh pink floor-length gown over a matching corset, but he made no comment to accompany the picture on his Story.Liam, who was born in Wolverhampton, offered his thoughts on the shocking scene from the ceremony, explaining, in an unusual twang: ‘Will Smith actually used to live behind my house, I’ve had the pleasure of knowing his son and his daughter very well. We did Men In Black III with him.‘I believe whatever he felt that he did, he had the right to do.

It’s been almost 48 hours since “CODA” made history by winning Best Picture at the 2022 Oscars, but all the entertainment industry can seem to talk about are Will Smith‘s actions during the telecast. Now, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences are beginning their investigation.

shocking assault of Chris Rock at the Oscars. The actor, 53, stormed the stage at Sunday night’s event, slapping the 57-year-old comic across the face after he made a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, 50.Now, venues across the country are considering “adding security guards, pre-show warnings and even metal detectors” in fear of copycat attacks, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “We’ve never had anything like that in our history,” Noam Dworman, owner of New York’s iconic Comedy Cellar, told the publication of the incident witnessed live by millions.

slapping Chris Rock, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences said Wednesday, as the organization began initiating disciplinary proceedings against the actor for violating their code of conduct.“Things unfolded in a way we could not have anticipated,” the academy said.“While we would like to clarify that Mr. Smith was asked to leave the ceremony and refused, we also recognize we could have handled the situation differently,” the group added.The academy said Smith will be able to defend himself in a written response before the board meets again on April 18.Disciplinary action for the actor could include expulsion, suspension, or other sanctions.Smith on Sunday night stormed the stage and smacked Rock before returning to his seat to scream profanity at the presenter, who had made a crack about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith‘s baldness.After the primetime meltdown, Smith stayed at the award’s ceremony and even received a standing ovation while accepting a Best Actor Oscar for his role in “King Richard.”In the days since the shocking televised slap, the academy has released numerous statements “condemning” and expressing outrage over Smith’s behavior.The group on Wednesday continued denouncing Smith.“Mr.

While much of the internet continues to unpack the actions of Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars and what it means about the state of Hollywood and society in general, another group has become hell bent on proving it was nothing but a big conspiracy.