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Taking a moment. After Will Smith slapped Chris Rock in the face over a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith during the 2022 Oscars, many celebrities stepped in to speak to the King Richard star.

has won the Oscar for Best Actor at the 2022 Academy Awards moments after he punched Chris Rock in a dramatic on-stage scene.He scored the award for his career-making turn in “King Richard.”“Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family,” he said, moments after the wild scene.“In this time in my life, in this moment, I am overwhelmed by what God is calling on me to do and be in this world. Making this film, I got to protect Aunjanue Ellis, who was one of the most strongest, most delicate people I ever met. I got to protect Saniyya (Sidney) and Demi (Singleton), the two actresses that played Venus and Serena.

Will Smith is an Oscar winner! Following a bit of controversy at Sunday’s 94th Academy Awards, the 53-year-old actor took home the Best Actor statuette for his role as Richard Williams, the father of Venus and Serena Williams, in King Richard.

Making the best of a wild situation? Will Smith just won his first-ever Academy Award at the 2022 Oscars — nabbing the Best Actor trophy for his portrayal of Serena and Venus Williams‘ father, Richard Williams, in 2021’s King Richard — but his drama with Chris Rock overshadowed the moment.

As viewers were still processing an incident in which Will Smith walked onstage at the Oscars and slapped Chris Rock for making a joke about wife Jada Pinkett Smith, the King Richard star was announced as the night’s Best Actor winner.

It was a moment that many expected to play differently – Will Smith finally taking home his Best Actor trophy 20 years after his first Academy Award nomination. It was supposed to be a triumph for an actor, whose career warranted such praise – but instead, it was a uncomfortable moment that followed an unprecedented act of physical violence at the Oscars.

Beyonce is kicking off the show.

Venus Williams was living on the edge on Sunday in Hollywood as she hit the Academy Awards red carpet in a daring low-cut dress.The 41-year-old tennis icon put on a busty display in the white dress, which elegantly hugged her athletic figure.She was representing Best Picture nominee King Richard, which charts her father Richard Williams' early years as her and sister Serena Williams' coach, before the two became tennis superstars. Risky business: Venus Williams, 41, was a vision in a white custom Elie Saab, even though it left her in danger of a wardrobe malfunctionThe athlete and her sister Serena were the first people featured at the start of the Oscars broadcast as they introduced Beyoncé, who performed her song Be Alive from the film.Venus was a vision in the brilliant white custom Elie Saab dress which had a rounded plunging neckline that reached down to the top of her toned midriff.It was lined with a thick metallic strip that appeared to have come loose from some of the fabric.

She served as an executive producer on the movie King Richard, which follows the life of her father Richard Williams.And Serena Williams certainly looked like royalty as she arrived at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday afternoon with her husband Alexis Ohanian.Serena, 40, brought her A-game, in the fashion department, when she stepped on to the red carpet in a glamorous burgundy gown, alongside Alexis, 38. Oscars night! Serena Williams, 40, hit the red carpet for the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood with husband Alexis Ohanian by her sideThe flowing number trailed several inches on the ground as she made her way in front of the sea of photographers, arm-in-arm with her man.With its plunging design, which fell to her the top of her midriff, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion gave more than a hint of her cleavage.

King Richard, then launched into a live performance that was both gorgeous spectacle and well-executed power play. This content can also be viewed on the site it from.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.Performing live from the very Compton, California tennis courts where the Williams sisters first learned to hold a ball and racket, by mostly Black woman performers, rocking a boa and dripping in fist-sized jewels. Of course she did. She is a phenom of a performer who has been s multiple times.

The 2022 Academy Awards kicked off with an impressive performance from Beyoncé.

Beyoncé celebrated feeling alive in a powerful performance to open Sunday night's 2022 Oscars. The 40-year-old musician marked her first live performance in two years by taking to the Tragniew Park tennis courts in Compton to perform «Be Alive,» her Oscar-nominated track from the Will Smith-led biopic, Released in November, the inspiring ballad features lyrics about feeling «so good to be alive» as the singer lifts her head with pride, with all her sisters by her side.«Couldn't wipe this Black off if I tried (Black off if I tried),» Beyoncé sings in the chorus. «That’s why I lift my hеad with pride / Now we're sitting on top of thе world again, huh.» Clad in tennis green, with a stunningly choreographed group of backup singers, dancers and musicians, Queen Bey shouted out the «City of Compton» as she performed the nominated track.Opening the #Oscars with Beyoncé singing about being proud to be Black and alive is honestly the smartest thing the Academy has ever done. And she's BRINGING it as usual and expected!!! pic.twitter.com/ERcEmCJGFvIt's a fitting song and performance for , which has Smith taking on the role of Serena and Venus Williams' father, Richard Williams.

Serena and Venus Williams are looking spectacular on their big night. The sisters dazzled at the 2022 Oscars on Sunday, where — the film that tells the story of their father, Richard Williams, as he aspires to turn his daughters into professional tennis players — is up for six awards, including Best Picture.The sisters stunned in wildly different looks, with Venus sporting a white gown with chrome details and Serena wearing a pink gown.

A picket line is being planned outside of Jay-Z's Oscars after party at the Chateau Marmont as the iconic hotel has been mired in controversy for years after firing over 200 staff allegedly without insurance or severance and a slew of racial discrimination and harassment allegations.All the A-list guests who attend the 52-year-old mogul's bash will have to cross a boundary established by workers and supporters of the strike as the boycott has been going on for two years.DailyMail.com has reached out to Jay-Z's representatives for comment and has yet to hear back.The 99 Problems hitmaker - born Shawn Carter - will be joined at the gala by his wife Beyonce who is set to perform live during the Oscars telecast from the Compton tennis court. Can I get a:A picket line is being planned outside of Jay-Z's Oscars after party at the Chateau Marmont (He is seen at the Chateau Marmont in November 2011) Troubled: The iconic hotel has been mired in controversy for years after firing over 200 staff allegedly without insurance or severance and a slew of racial discrimination and harassment allegationsThe 40-year-old hitmaker will be performing her hit Be Alive from the King Richard soundtrack as the film documents Richard Williams' relationship with his daughters Venus and Serena Williams who would go on to be come tennis megastars.

star-studded affair. But things just got all the more fabulous with the announcement that the proceedings will be graced with an appearance by none other than Beyoncé.The Academy of Motion Picture Arts made the announcement that the iconic songstress will appear during the Sunday 3/27 broadcast with a performance of her Best Original Song nominee, “Be Alive,” from the motion picture King Richard.According to Deadline, speculation is swirling that Beyoncé will not hit the Dolby Theater stage for her performance, as is tradition.

performers for Sunday night's 2022 Oscars: first-time nominee Beyoncé. On Tuesday, the Academy confirmed that the 40-year-old superstar will perform «Be Alive» from at the 94th Oscars.The confirmation came after sources close to the show told  that the singer's camp had been in «deep talks» with the awards show's producers to coordinate a satellite performance of the track, a contender for this year's Best Original Song. The performance could possibly open the show and reportedly be broadcast live from tennis courts in Compton, California, the outlet reported.The location is a significant one, as the courts serve as the former practicing grounds of sports legends Venus and Serena Williams, whose relentless drills under the eye of their father in their youth, Richard Williams, were recreated in the Will Smith-led, Best Picture nominee. There's also speculation that Smith, the film’s Best Actor nominee, will introduce the singer before the performance.According to the concept began solidifying last Monday.Additionally, an eyewitness told ET that Beyoncé was spotted filming at Tragniew Park tennis courts in Compton on Sunday.

performers for Sunday night's 2022 Oscars: first-time nominee Beyoncé. Per , sources close to the show report that the singer's camp has been in «deep talks» with the awards show's producers to coordinate a satellite performance of her  track, «Be Alive,» a contender for this year's Best Original Song. The performance could possibly open the show and reportedly be broadcast live from tennis courts in Compton, California.The location is a significant one, as the courts serve as the former practicing grounds of sports legends Venus and Serena Williams, whose relentless drills under the eye of their father in their youth, Richard Williams, were recreated in the Will Smith-led, Best Picture nominee. There's also speculation that Smith, the film’s Best Actor nominee, will introduce the singer before the performance.According to the concept began solidifying last Monday.An eyewitness tells ET that Beyoncé was spotted filming at Tragniew Park tennis courts in Compton on Sunday.

Beyonce is reportedly in talks for a performance during the Oscars. The R B superstar is nominated for Best Original Song for 'Be Alive' from 'King Richard', the biopic about tennis aces Venus and Serena Williams and their father and coach Richard Williams. According to Variety, the 'Run the World' hitmaker could perform the song from a tennis court in Compton, where the sporting icons used to practice with their parent, which would be beamed into the ceremony.

Beyoncé is said to be planning a surprise live performance for this year’s Academy Awards, to take place remotely from tennis courts in Compton, California.According to reports by Variety, the concept began solidifying just last week, with the ceremony due to take place this Sunday (March 27).The singer is nominated for ‘Best Original Song’ for the track ‘Be Alive’, which was recorded for the film King Richard, about Richard Williams, father of tennis stars Venus and Serena. The location of the rumoured performance is where he famously trained his daughters in the sport.It’s reported that Will Smith, who plays Richard Williams in the film, could potentially appear as part of Beyoncé’s performance, before heading straight to the Oscars ceremony 20 miles away in Hollywood.

The 2022 Oscars are less than a week away, but last minute arrangements are still being made.Beyonce is in talks to possibly perform her original song Be Alive from the King Richard soundtrack.If it comes to fruition, the 40-year-old musician could possibly put on a satellite presentation from tennis courts in Compton, California, with Will Smith joining. Surprise performance? Beyonce is in talks to possibly perform her original song Be Alive from the King Richard soundtrackPer Variety, the Lemonade artist's team has been communicating with award show producers to potentially open this Sunday's show.Sources said the plan began taking shape last Monday.

Beyoncé might be set to serve up a surprise performance during this year’s Oscars.