The Oscars 2022: Last News

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.

throwing some risqué quips into the bash.Speaking about her time on stage during an appearance on Howard Stern’s SiriusXM show, she explained that a quip about Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons didn’t go down well with viewers,‘I did a bit with Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons. That was completely orchestrated beforehand,’ she said.‘The joke was that I was pretending I thought she was a seat filler.

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.

Will Smith would have been removed from the Bafta Awards if he had slapped a presenter, bosses have said.The King Richard actor left Oscars viewers shocked when he stormed the stage at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday to confront Chris Rock, after the comedian made a joke about wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair.He returned to his seat and yelled at the presenter, before appearing on stage shortly after to collect his trophy for best actor.Since the scenes, there has been a lot of conversation over the decision to allow the 53-year-old to stay at the ceremony – with Bafta organizers stating that things would have been different if the incident occurred at their event.‘They would be removed from the ceremony,’ said Sara Putt, chair of Bafta’s TV committee, and deputy chair of Bafta, told Hollywood Reporter when questioned on their protocol for talent storming the stage.Sara also insisted that they would not have any opportunity to later collect an award or make a speech in front of the audience. ‘They would not be in the buildings, so they would not physically be able to collect their award,’ she continued.‘It’s just a complete red line for us.’Emma Baehr, Bafta’s executive director of awards and content, agreed: ‘We do not tolerate violence of any kind.’Will also won the Bafta for best actor, for his role as Richard Williams, but was not present at the ceremony earlier this month to collect the gong.The Academy has since launched a formal investigation into the scenes, which saw Will confront Chris after he made a joke about Jada’s buzzcut hairstyle.To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoThe Gotham actress has been open about suffering from alopecia, and was

Will Smith’s family home has been visited by LA County Sheriff’s Department following safety concerns after a drone was allegedly spotted over the actor’s property.Just days after the King Richard star slapped Chris Rock in the face at the Oscars, officers arrived at his Los Angeles home on Tuesday afternoon.Their visit followed The Academy’s announcement that its probe into the ‘appropriate action’ for Smith will take a ‘few weeks’.Photos showed an LA County Sheriff’s vehicle driving through the gates of Smith’s Calabasas mansion in a patrol car at 2.40pm after they received a call about an alleged drone sighting over the residence.However, by the time the officers arrived at the scene, the drone had disappeared, the Sheriff’s department told The Sun.Smith caused chaos at this year’s Oscars after hitting Rock in response to the comedian’s joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s alopecia.The Fresh Prince actor has since apologised, calling his actions ‘unacceptable and inexcusable’ and admitting he was embarrassed.Smith said in a statement that Rock’s joke about his wife’s medical condition had caused him to react ‘emotionally’, but ‘violence in all its forms is poisonous and destructive’.He concluded his apology by saying: ‘I am a work in progress.’To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoThe annual awards show was thrown into chaos when Smith went onstage and slapped Rock in front of the star-studded audience, after the comic made a joke about his wife and her hair loss.Referring to Pinkett Smith’s buzzcut, Rock said: ‘Jada, can’t wait for GI Jane 2,’ prompting the actress to roll her eyes.The Magic Mike XXL star and Red Table Talk host has

Ricky Gervais has ripped into the gift bags given to nominees at the Oscars, saying he would have referenced them in his opening speech if he had hosted.The After Life star has hosted the Golden Globes five times but has never hosted the Academy Awards. This year’s ceremony was hosted by Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall.Responding to a fan who said they wished Ricky had hosted, he 60-year-old imagined his opening speech, tweeting: ‘I’d start with “Hello.

Chris Rock’s world tour have reportedly surged after he was slapped by Will Smith at the Oscars 2022.It all kicked off at Hollywood’s biggest night in film when comedian Chris made a joke about Will’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair. Jada, 50, has alopecia, and it’s thought that her condition is why Will took offence.Will, 53, stormed the stage, slapping Chris, 57, and swearing at him from his seat.

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.

pregnant superstar, 34, looked incredible as she exited her car and headed into the event at the famed Chateau Marmont. The Umbrella and Rude Boy hitmaker wore a floor-length black sequined gown, alongside large circular hooped earrings.

Lin-Manuel Miranda has shared crushing news for his fans, revealing that he won’t be attending the Oscars this Sunday after his wife tested positive for Covid.At the 2022 Academy Awards, two of Lin-Manuel’s films, Tick, Tick… Boom! and Encanto, are up for several accolades.The Hamilton creator is up for the gong of best original song for his track Dos Oruguitas from the acclaimed Disney animated movie, while Tick, Tick… Boom! – which was his directorial debut – is nominated in the film editing category, with Andrew Garfield also receiving a nod for best actor.In a tweet shared on Saturday, the day before the awards ceremony, Lin-Manuel wrote: ‘Made it to Hollywood…This weekend, my wife tested ➕ for COVID.’He continued: ‘She’s doing fine. Kids & I have tested ➖, but out of caution, I won’t be going to the Oscars tomorrow night.‘Cheering for my TickTickBoom & Encanto families w my own family, alongside all of you, ALL of you.