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While Chris Rock immediately went into “joke mode” after being slapped by Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars, there was some underlying emotion.

Willow Smith is keeping it moving in the wake of her father, Will Smith, slapping comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars over a joke about Will’s wife — and Willow’s mother —Jada Pinkett Smith. The young singer, 21, was spotted enjoying a lunch date with her boyfriend De’Wayne in Malibu on Thursday (March 31). The adorable couple was all smiles as Willow rocked a black leather jacket, with her musician beau keeping it casual in a denim one.

Clayton Davis The way to officially close the door on a crazy awards season (and even-crazier 94th Oscar ceremony), is to crack open the window and take a look ahead at what the studios and production companies could have in store for global cinema in 2022.As Variety transitions to Emmy season, with the first official predictions rolling out next week, this annual tradition of blind guesses gives us all something to look forward to. If you look at last year’s piece, no one should expect this to be 100% accurate as films shift or fall by the wayside, while some end up bigger than anticipated.Apple Original Films broke through the streaming glass ceiling with Siân Heder’s “CODA,” winning the Academy’s top prize and two others.

Will Smith on Tuesday to discuss his attack on Chris Rock, individuals with knowledge of the matter told Variety.Academy President David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson talked to the actor on Zoom about the fallout from the assault during Sunday’s Oscars telecast. The talk lasted for roughly 30 minutes, according to a source.

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to be a grandiose night of celebration for his performance has since turned into a loud cry for Smith to have the honor rescinded as punishment for the slap, which was seen by millions across the world.

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Al Roker seems to have something to say regarding the shocking moment Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars after he made an insensitive comment about Jada Pinkett Smith's hair.MORE: Amy Schumer releases statement about Will Smith and Chris Rock: 'So disturbing'The Today Show host is the latest star to join in on the contentious conversations and debates happening around the unexpected altercation.The most recent people to release statements about what happened are Amy Schumer, who hosted the Academy Awards alongside fellow comedian Wanda Sykes and actress Regina Hall, as well as Chris' brother, Tony Rock.WACH: The shocking moment people can't stop talking aboutMORE: Chris Rock's brother gives update on comedian following Will Smith Oscars altercationNow Al is offering some very sound advice to Will and fans, using Aretha Franklin's iconic 1968 song, Think, to deliver the message.The beloved weatherman used Thursday's daily video update, which he typically records as he gets his steps in early in the morning, to offer an important lesson.As he walked on his treadmill in his basement, Al started off by saying: "Word from Aretha, think about it, before you do something, think about it," as the hit song played in the background.

Hollywood stars in attendance at the Oscars on Sunday evening.She may have witnessed the shocking moment when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock over a joke the comedian made about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.It is thought that Will and Chris have been embroiled in a bitter feud for years.The actress has taken to Instagram to share her outfit details from the night, but she also used the opportunity to share her thoughts on the altercation.In view of her eight million followers, the Batman actress described the controversial incident as an “assault”.In the first post, she wrote: “Here's a picture of my dress at the award show where we are apparently assaulting people on stage now.”Her dress was a pale pink Saint Laurent gown with off-the-shoulder detailingShe followed this with another outfit picture and another caption about the Oscars ceremony.Zoe added, in her second post: “And here is a picture of my dress at the party after the award show - where we are apparently screaming profanities and assaulting people on stage now.”The 33-year-old didn’t name Will or Chris directly in her Instagram caption, but alluded to the incident.Viewers watching the Oscars on Sunday evening were stunned during the tense moment when Will screamed “keep my wife’s name out of your fg mouth” after slapping Chris on stage.Chris, who was there to present an award, had made a joke about Will’s wife.He had joked that he was looking forward to seeing “GI Jane 2”, in a remark about her shaven head.The feud between the two stars has divided opinion on social media sites such as Twitter.Will won Best Actor that night for his portrayal as Venus and Serena Williams’ father in King Richard, and gave a tearful acceptance speech.He apologised to the Academy

Jim Carrey is criticizing the audience at the 94th Academy Awards for rewarding Will Smith with a standing ovation during his acceptance speech for best actor after he smacked Chris Rock on the worldwide center stage. "I was sickened.

Will Smith, 53, sparked controversy after slapping Chris Rock, 57, live on stage at the Oscars on Sunday night.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterViewership for Sunday’s Oscars on ABC grew by 511,000 viewers during the 15-minute time span that featured Will Smith slapping Chris Rock, according to Live + Same Day Nielsen data. While the Oscars’ audience dipped from there, it spiked again during Smith’s best actor win and acceptance speech shortly after 11 p.m. ET, this time by 614,000 viewers.The most-watched portion of the entire show was the 15 minutes between 9:15 p.m.

A different kind of slapstick. David Spade, Kathy Griffin and more comedians voiced their concerns after Will Smith hit Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.

Chris Rock may have left Will Smith angered by his Oscars presentation but the star's legions of loyal fans are still right by his side. The comedian was left shocked after the King Richard actor slapped him in the face after he made a controversial joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.MORE: Will Smith's mother breaks silence on son's altercation with Chris Rock But now, Chris had reason to celebrate as ticket sales for his upcoming live tour skyrocketed following the Academy Awards.WATCH: Will Smith strikes Chris Rock during Oscars "We sold more tickets to see Chris Rock overnight than we did in the past month combined," TickPick tweeted the day after the Oscars. Ticket prices are also dramatically increasing in price according to Variety who say they went up from a minimum of $46 per person on 18 March to a minimum of $341.MORE: Serena Williams speaks out after Will Smith's public apology SEE: Celebrities react to Will Smith's shocking Chris Rock altercationChris is due to kick off his tour this week in Boston for a run of shows, before he travels across the US and UK for his Ego Death World Tour.  Chris Rock's altercation with Will Smith at the Oscars has increased demand for tickets for his tourThe Oscars moment between Will and Chris will go down in history as one of the most shocking.Moments after he stormed on stage and hit the presenter, Will accepted his first Academy Award for his role in King Richard. MORE: Serena and Venus Williams steal the show at the Oscars in daring gownsRELATED: Will Smith's fans convinced attack on Chris Rock was 'staged' after actor predicted 'chaos' hours earlierHe took the opportunity to apologize but it wasn't until Tuesday when he issued an apology to Chris via Instagram. A post

Jada Pinkett-Smith has broken her silence over her husband, Will Smith's, Oscars altercation with Chris Rock, during which he slapped the presenter in the face. The wife of the King Richard star was at the center of the comedian's joke which riled Will so much he took to the stage and hit him. MORE: Will Smith's fans convinced attack on Chris Rock was 'staged' after actor predicted 'chaos' hours earlierNow, Jada has taken to Instagram with a brief statement which reads: "This is a season for healing and I'm here for it."WATCH: Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at the Oscars over joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith's hair lossThe words were posted on a pale pink background and were met with applause from her social media followers who commented with heart and praying hands emojis.MORE: Serena Williams breaks silence on Will Smith and Chris Rock on stage Oscars altercationSEE: Celebrities react to Will Smith's shocking Chris Rock altercationHer words come after Will issued a statement on Instagram himself. His read: "Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive," he began his statement.A post shared by Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapinkettsmith)Jada Pinkett-Smith broke her silence with a simply statement "My behavior at last night's Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable.

King Richard as the father of Venus and Serena Williams was Oscar nip, a portrait of shambling masculinity touched with pathos and humor. He was the early frontrunner, and his strategically timed memoir, Will, published in late 2021, only compounded his momentum. He won the BAFTA, the Golden Globe, and the Screen Actors’ Guild Award in the run-up to last night.

Will Smith has offered a public apology to Chris Rock, as well as to the members of the Academy, the producers, the attendees and everyone who watched around the world. The regretful actor also apologized to Serena and Venus Williams family, as well as the crew that worked on King Richard, the film based on the life of the father of the famous tennis players, which earned him the Oscar for Best Actor. His apology comes after reports confirmed the comedian would not be pressing charges against Will for the slap heard around the world.

Richard Williams has broken his silence on the Will Smith and Chris Rock Oscars drama.

Richard Williams, father of Venus and Serena Williams and the strong-willed tennis coach Will Smith portrayed in his Oscar-winning performance of , is speaking out following Smith's altercation with Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.Williams provided a statement to ET Monday, after Smith slapped Rock during Sunday night's broadcast when the comedian made a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.«We don't know all the details of what happened, but we don't condone anyone hitting anyone else unless it's in self-defense,» Williams said via his son, Chavoita LeSane.«My father was as surprised as anyone when Will Smith suddenly retaliated against Chris Rock for making a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith on Sunday,» LeSane went on to share. «I want to congratulate Will on the Oscar. It was an honor to see him win Best Actor.»Williams' statement came after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced it had launched a formal review into the onstage incident, after condemning the violence that took place Sunday.“The Academy condemns the actions of Mr.

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.

Serena Williams is "so ready to go home" after an eventful Sunday at the Oscars in Los Angeles.MORE: Serena Williams breaks silence on Will Smith and Chris Rock on stage Oscars altercationThe tennis star took to her Stories exactly an hour after Will Smith publicly apologised to Chris Rock after slapping him at the Academy Awards and judging by the video Serena posted, she is ready to put it all behind her.WATCH: Serena Williams takes to Instagram following Will Smith's apologyThe star posted an fifteen-second clip showing her inside a private plane as she told her fans: "And that is a wrap, I am SO ready to go home, and… [breathes in and out]."SEE: Celebrities react to Will Smith's shocking Chris Rock altercationRELATED: Will Smith's fans convinced attack on Chris Rock was 'staged' after actor predicted 'chaos' hours earlierHer video came just 58 minutes after Will posted a lengthy statement on his Instagram explaining why he had been deeply hurt by Chris' jokes before apologising to him, the Williams family and his King Richard family. Serena and her husband Alexis Ohanian attended the Vanity Fair party together following the Oscars"Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive," he wrote.

J. Kim Murphy Richard Williams has weighed in on Will Smith’s controversial actions at the Academy Awards on Sunday night, when the actor walked on stage and slapped Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, during the ceremony.Shortly after the altercation, Smith won the Oscar for best actor for his portrayal of Richard Williams, the tennis coach father to Venus and Serena Williams, in “King Richard.”“We don’t know all the details of what happened,” Richard Williams told NBC News, via his son Chavoita LeSane. “But we don’t condone anyone hitting anyone else unless it’s in self-defense.”The incident between Smith and Rock stunned audiences, both inside the Dolby Theatre and watching from home, as it was not immediately clear whether the interaction was a staged skit.