Months after that slap, Chris Rock says he turned down hosting the Oscars next year
2 years, 6 months ago

Months after that slap, Chris Rock says he turned down hosting the Oscars next year

LA Times  

Five months after Will Smith slapped him onstage at the Academy Awards, stunning millions watching around the world, Chris Rock delivered another sort of slap back at the Oscars. Riffing with the crowd at a stand-up show in Phoenix Sunday night, the comedian said that he was asked to host next year’s Oscars, according to the Arizona Republic. “We want to move forward and have an Oscars that celebrates cinema,” Kramer said when asked whether the 2023 show would address the incident in any way. We are committed to having a host on the show this year, and we are already looking at some key partners on that.” Rock’s Phoenix show was the latest stop in an ongoing stand-up tour that saw ticket prices spike after his altercation with Smith.

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Conan O’Brien will return as Oscars host in 2026
4 days, 8 hours ago

Conan O’Brien will return as Oscars host in 2026

Hindustan Times  

Conan O’Brien is returning to the Oscars stage in 2026. Conan O’Brien will return as Oscars host in 2026 “The only reason I’m hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech,” O’Brien said in a statement. This year was O’Brien’s first time leading the show, which attracted its biggest broadcast audience in …

Conan O’Brien will return as Oscars host in 2026
4 days, 8 hours ago

Conan O’Brien will return as Oscars host in 2026

Associated Press  

Conan O’Brien is returning to the Oscars stage in 2026. “The only reason I’m hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech,” O’Brien said in a statement. This year was O’Brien’s first time leading the show, which attracted its biggest broadcast audience in five years despite the winning movie, “Anora,” being relatively …

Will Smith's career in crisis as a ‘long-tail consequence’ of slap incident at Oscars 2022: Report
1 week, 6 days ago

Will Smith's career in crisis as a ‘long-tail consequence’ of slap incident at Oscars 2022: Report

Hindustan Times  

Will Smith's infamous slap of Chris Rock at Oscars 2022 continues to haunt him. Smith reeling from the consequences of his slap incident with Chris Talking about Smith’s situation to In Touch, sources revealed, “Will is facing reality at the moment, and even if he never speaks about 'the slap' again publicly, he's dealing with the ongoing, long-tail consequences of …

Chris Rock reacts to returning as Oscars host after slapgate
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Chris Rock reacts to returning as Oscars host after slapgate

India Today  

It has been three years since the infamous slapgate incident from the Oscars, when actor Will Smith assaulted Chris Rock for joking about his wife, Jada's hair loss condition, aloepecia. Speaking at the Annual Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Rock shared, "This is what I would say: the most miserable people on earth are people that can't forgive. The actor-comedian also …

The top 8 takeaways from the 2025 Oscars, according to those who were there
2 weeks, 4 days ago

The top 8 takeaways from the 2025 Oscars, according to those who were there

LA Times  

Every year, Times writers, editors, photographers and videographers fan out at the Oscars to capture the scene inside the Dolby Theatre, and the 97th edition of the awards was no different. — Jessica Gelt “Anora’s” Sean Baker backstage at Sunday’s Academy Awards with the movie’s four awards. ‘Anora’ never left sex workers behind Sean Baker made history with four wins …

Will Smith ‘hates’ Chris Rock ‘for ruining his life’ after Oscars slap incident
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Will Smith ‘hates’ Chris Rock ‘for ruining his life’ after Oscars slap incident

Hindustan Times  

Will Smith is still grappling with unresolved feelings toward Chris Rock nearly three years after their headline-making altercation at the 2022 Oscars. The shocking moment, when the Men in Black actor slapped the comedian on stage over a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s alopecia, not only overshadowed Smith’s Oscar win for King Richard but also led to significant consequences for …

Will Smith can ‘earn his way back to’ Oscars amid 10 years ban ‘as long as he accepts…'
8 months, 1 week ago

Will Smith can ‘earn his way back to’ Oscars amid 10 years ban ‘as long as he accepts…'

Hindustan Times  

Will Smith's 10-year ban from the Oscars doesn't necessarily spell the end of his Academy Award journey. Even with the box office success of Bad Boys 4, Smith's exclusion from the Academy Awards will remain in effect but he can still ‘earn his way back.’ Actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars over a joke Will …

Will Smith returns to the stage with new song at BET Awards as he continues career resurgence in first show appearance since Chris Rock slap
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Will Smith returns to the stage with new song at BET Awards as he continues career resurgence in first show appearance since Chris Rock slap

Daily Mail  

Will Smith took over the stage at the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday in his first major solo performance since the infamous Oscar slap. Will Smith took over the stage at the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday in his first major solo performance since the infamous Oscar slap Following his surprise gig at Coachella, the Bad Boys star, 55, delivered …

Jerry Seinfeld says Chris Rock was too ‘shook’ to recreate Will Smith Oscars slap in Unfrosted
10 months, 1 week ago

Jerry Seinfeld says Chris Rock was too ‘shook’ to recreate Will Smith Oscars slap in Unfrosted

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jerry Seinfeld has revealed that he asked Chris Rock to parody …

Will Smith and wife Jada's charity to shut down after actor's Oscar slap incident, revenues drop by 83%
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Will Smith and wife Jada's charity to shut down after actor's Oscar slap incident, revenues drop by 83%

Firstpost  

The controversial slap to Chris Rock was severely debated on social media and it harmed the actor’s personal and professional front, this news being the latest one Will Smith’s slap to Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars blew up like anything, and it has ended up harming the actor both on the personal and professional front. A report by Variety …

Jimmy Kimmel is hosting the Oscars again. This time, it’s an election year
1 year ago

Jimmy Kimmel is hosting the Oscars again. This time, it’s an election year

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Through one of the most tumultuous periods in Oscar history, through flub and slap, Jimmy Kimmel has emerged as the steadying hand and abiding face of the Academy Awards. “It’s an experience that I try to remember is special,” Kimmel said in a recent interview. “I just want to make sure for the people who are watching …

An Oscars comeback? How the film academy went global and found its footing again
1 year ago

An Oscars comeback? How the film academy went global and found its footing again

Associated Press  

For a few years, the Oscars looked to be hanging on by a thread. “It’s been an amazing year for film in general,” film academy CEO Bill Kramer said in a recent interview with The Associated Press. “Given the past couple of years with the pandemic, and the strikes, and to all of the topics associated with the strikes, the …

Jimmy Kimmel returns as the Oscars host for the fourth time
1 year, 4 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel returns as the Oscars host for the fourth time

Live Mint  

Jimmy Kimmel is returning as host of the Academy Awards for the second straight year and fourth time overall, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced recently. ABC is turning again to its late-night host a year after bringing Kimmel back for a 2023 ceremony that drew 18.7 million viewers, the most since 2020’s pre-pandemic broadcast. In the …

Jimmy Kimmel to host the Oscars for the fourth time
1 year, 4 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel to host the Oscars for the fourth time

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jimmy Kimmel is returning as host of the Academy Awards for the second straight year and fourth time overall, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday. ABC is turning again to its late-night host a year after bringing Kimmel back for a 2023 ceremony that drew 18.7 million viewers, the most since 2020’s pre-pandemic …

Jimmy Kimmel returns as 2024 Oscars host
1 year, 4 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel returns as 2024 Oscars host

LA Times  

Jimmy Kimmel delivers his opening monologue at the 95th Academy Awards in the Dolby Theatre on March 12, 2023, in Hollywood, Calif. Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel will emcee the 96th Academy Awards, returning to the Oscars stage for the second consecutive year and the fourth time overall, the motion picture academy announced Wednesday. “I always dreamed of hosting the Oscars …

Oscars producer reveals certain Will Smith slap jokes were cut from broadcast
2 years ago

Oscars producer reveals certain Will Smith slap jokes were cut from broadcast

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A producer behind the scenes at this …

Jimmy Kimmel mocks Oscars audience’s reaction to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock
2 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel mocks Oscars audience’s reaction to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jimmy Kimmel appeared to call out the …

Oscars 2023: Jimmy Kimmel roasts Will Smith's slap incident, says 'If anyone commits act of violence...'
2 years ago

Oscars 2023: Jimmy Kimmel roasts Will Smith's slap incident, says 'If anyone commits act of violence...'

India TV News  

Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel started the 2023 Academy Awards on a nostalgic yet roasting note. The 95th Academy Awards ceremony kickstarted at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday and Kimmel started by joking about last year's Will Smith's infamous slap, but he kept his slap jokes relatively light. "And if any of you get mad at a joke …

Why did Will Smith slap Chris Rock at the Oscars last year?
2 years ago

Why did Will Smith slap Chris Rock at the Oscars last year?

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Last year’s Oscars will be remembered as …

How Hollywood hurt me more than Will Smith’s slap
2 years ago

How Hollywood hurt me more than Will Smith’s slap

Raw Story  

For me, Hollywood isn’t a state of mind. That’s why the 2022 Oscars, where Will Smith slapped Chris Rock, has me watching network television tonight. Oscars meeting to discuss Will Smith sanctions expedited after actor resigns The atmosphere in the Dolby Theatre shifted dramatically after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during the 2022 Oscars. A Will Smith story I have …

It's almost time for the 95th Academy Awards; here's everything you need to know about the ceremony
2 years ago

It's almost time for the 95th Academy Awards; here's everything you need to know about the ceremony

Firstpost  

The Oscars will be held Sunday, March 12, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Hollywood is gearing up for the 95th Academy Awards, where “Everything Everywhere All at Once” comes in the lead nominee and the film industry will hope to move past “the slap” of last year’s ceremony. In an ad for this year’s show styled after “Top …

Jimmy Kimmel comes out swinging in monologue that tackles Will Smith’s Oscars slap
2 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel comes out swinging in monologue that tackles Will Smith’s Oscars slap

LA Times  

Well, Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel came out swinging when he opened the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday. The “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host pulled no punches — er, slaps — when he addressed the giant elephant in the room at this year’s Oscars. Awards Here’s the list of 2023 Oscar winners The 2023 Oscar winners include “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” …

Oscars boss reacts to Chris Rock’s scathing Netflix special
2 years ago

Oscars boss reacts to Chris Rock’s scathing Netflix special

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Academy’s chief executive has reacted to Chris Rock’s scathing comments …

Oscar host Jimmy Kimmel jokes he would 'run' away if someone tried to slap him
2 years ago

Oscar host Jimmy Kimmel jokes he would 'run' away if someone tried to slap him

India TV News  

Ace comedian Jimmy Kimmel is all set to host the Oscars this year. The comedian is presenting the 95th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles almost a year after 2022 host Chris Rock was belted by Will Smith after making a joke about the actor's wife Jada Pinkett Smith, reports 'Female First UK'. Jimmy went on to …

Can the Oscars be saved? Academy members can’t even agree on what it would take
2 years ago

Can the Oscars be saved? Academy members can’t even agree on what it would take

LA Times  

Hollywood loves a good comeback story, and this year’s Academy Awards will feature a few of them. Last year’s best picture winner, Apple’s heartwarming drama “CODA,” marked the first time a streaming service claimed the academy’s top prize, but it earned just $2 million in theaters. In a letter to the group’s members announcing the decision, then-academy President David Rubin …

Oscars 2023 host Jimmy Kimmel explains what he would do if there is ‘another slap’ this year
2 years ago

Oscars 2023 host Jimmy Kimmel explains what he would do if there is ‘another slap’ this year

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Academy Awards 2023 host Jimmy Kimmel has outlined what he will …

Chris Rock explains why he didn’t hit Will Smith back at the Oscars
2 years ago

Chris Rock explains why he didn’t hit Will Smith back at the Oscars

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chris Rock has a response for those who asked why he …

Will Smith 'has tried unsuccessfully to make amends with Chris Rock' after Oscars slap
2 years ago

Will Smith 'has tried unsuccessfully to make amends with Chris Rock' after Oscars slap

Daily Mail  

Will Smith is 'still remorseful' over slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars and has tried 'unsuccessfully' to make amends with the comedian, a source told People this week. Remorse: Will Smith is 'still remorseful' over slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars and has tried 'unsuccessfully' to make amends with the comedian, a source told People this week Response: …

Chris Rock roasts Will Smith over Oscars slap in live Netflix comedy special: ‘I’m not a victim, baby’
2 years ago

Chris Rock roasts Will Smith over Oscars slap in live Netflix comedy special: ‘I’m not a victim, baby’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chris Rock tore into Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett Smith …

Chris Rock on Will Smith's Oscars slap in Netflix special: ‘I’m not a victim baby, you will never see me on Oprah...'
2 years ago

Chris Rock on Will Smith's Oscars slap in Netflix special: ‘I’m not a victim baby, you will never see me on Oprah...'

Hindustan Times  

After the slapgate controversy at last year's Oscars ceremony involving Will Smith, comedian-actor Chris Rock opened up about the incident in his Netflix special, Selective Outrage, on Saturday. Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars ceremony. On March 27, at the night of the Academy Awards, host Chris Rock made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, …

Chris Rock to finally have his say in new stand-up special
2 years ago

Chris Rock to finally have his say in new stand-up special

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The 58-year-old comedian on Saturday night will perform his …

Chris Rock slaps back at Will and Jada Pinkett Smith — hard — in live Netflix special
2 years ago

Chris Rock slaps back at Will and Jada Pinkett Smith — hard — in live Netflix special

LA Times  

When Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during the 2022 Oscars ceremony, many members of the live audience and TV viewers at home thought it was a joke — until they realized, to their horror, that it wasn’t. After making little comment about the incident during his concert tour last year, and turning down numerous interview requests, Rock finally hit back …

Chris Rock FINALLY breaks silence on Will Smith Oscars slap in Netflix special
2 years ago

Chris Rock FINALLY breaks silence on Will Smith Oscars slap in Netflix special

Daily Mail  

Chris Rock has opened up for the first time about the infamous Oscars slap he received from Will Smith, in workshopping material for his forthcoming live Netflix special. Hell yeah, it hurt;' Rock also referenced their respective roles in the 2001 Smith film Ali and his 1991 movie New Jack City: 'He played Muhammad Ali! Rock, pictured in NYC in …

From the nominees to the hosts, here's everything you need to know about the 2023 Academy Awards
2 years ago

From the nominees to the hosts, here's everything you need to know about the 2023 Academy Awards

Firstpost  

The broadcast can be streamed with a subscription to Hulu Live TV, YouTubeTV, AT&T TV and Fubo TV. Hollywood is gearing up for the 95th Academy Awards, where “Everything Everywhere All at Once” comes in the lead nominee and the film industry will hope to move past “the slap” of last year’s ceremony. In an ad for this year’s show …

Slap chat? Chris Rock live Netflix special to air week before Oscars
2 years ago

Slap chat? Chris Rock live Netflix special to air week before Oscars

Firstpost  

Last March, Smith climbed onto the Oscars stage and slapped Rock across the face in response to a joke the comic made about the closely cropped hair of his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, who has alopecia. Chris Rock’s live Netflix special will air just a week before the Oscars, the streamer said Tuesday, raising expectations that the comedian will address …

Will Smith surprises fans with ‘unexpected’ Oscars joke in new video
2 years ago

Will Smith surprises fans with ‘unexpected’ Oscars joke in new video

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The actor has spent much of the last year dealing with the fallout from the …

Oscars adds crisis communications team to 2023 show following Will Smith slap
2 years, 1 month ago

Oscars adds crisis communications team to 2023 show following Will Smith slap

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy This year’s 2023 Oscars will be adding a “crisis team” in …

Jimmy Kimmel gets his next assignment as Oscars host in Top Gun: Maverick sendup
2 years, 1 month ago

Jimmy Kimmel gets his next assignment as Oscars host in Top Gun: Maverick sendup

Daily Mail  

Jimmy Kimmel is reporting for duty as the host of the 95th Academy Awards ceremony in a hilarious new video released on Tuesday. Jon Hamm reprises his role from the blockbuster Admiral Beau 'Cyclone' Simpson, while Charles Parnell also returns as Admiral Solomon 'Warlock' Bates. Having a laugh: Jimmy Kimmel, 55, starred in a video promoting the Oscars, which will …

The Academy admits response to Will Smith’s Oscar slap was ‘inadequate’ and ‘unacceptable’
2 years, 1 month ago

The Academy admits response to Will Smith’s Oscar slap was ‘inadequate’ and ‘unacceptable’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Academy has taken full responsibility for last year’s Oscar fiasco, …

Golden Globe Awards 2023: Eddie Murphy subtly slams Will Smith over the infamous slap incident
2 years, 2 months ago

Golden Globe Awards 2023: Eddie Murphy subtly slams Will Smith over the infamous slap incident

India TV News  

Golden Globe Awards 2023: Will Smith's controversial slap incident at the 94th Academy Awards made headlines all over the world. Will Smith and Chris Rock got into a sudden on-stage altercation, which ended up being the night's most memorable moment and left the audience baffled. With his advice, he subtly took a dig at Will Smith's popular slap incident with …

Will Smith fears his Oscars slap incident might affect his film Emancipation, but he 'completely understands'
2 years, 3 months ago

Will Smith fears his Oscars slap incident might affect his film Emancipation, but he 'completely understands'

India Today  

After Will Smith’s controversial appearance at the Oscars 2022 where he slapped comedian Chris Rock, the actor is making a comeback on the big screen. WILL SMITH FEARS NEW RELEASE POST OSCARS ALTERCATION As the actor prepares for a grand comeback, he spoke to Fox 5 and shared how he still fears that release could be affected post the slap …

Jimmy Kimmel will discuss Will Smith and Chris Rock slap at Oscars 2023: 'It's got to come up'
2 years, 4 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel will discuss Will Smith and Chris Rock slap at Oscars 2023: 'It's got to come up'

Daily Mail  

Jimmy Kimmel will reprise his role as the Oscars host at the 2023 ceremony, and the comedian is letting it be known that the subject of Will Smith is certain to come up. Interesting: Jimmy Kimmel will reprise his role as the Oscars host at the 2023 ceremony, and the comedian is letting it be known that the subject of …

Jimmy Kimmel to host Oscars again: ‘Great honor or a trap’
2 years, 4 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel to host Oscars again: ‘Great honor or a trap’

Associated Press  

Jimmy Kimmel is ready to host the Oscars again, completing a trilogy that started with him presiding over the chaotic “envelope-gate” ceremony. “We’re super thrilled to have Jimmy score his hat trick on this global stage,” executive producers and showrunners Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner said in a joint statement. “Either way, I am grateful to the academy for asking …

The Academy has found its next Oscar host. And no, it’s not Chris Rock
2 years, 4 months ago

The Academy has found its next Oscar host. And no, it’s not Chris Rock

LA Times  

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel will emcee the 95th Academy Awards, the show’s producers announced Monday, returning to the Oscars stage for the third time following back-to-back stints in 2017 and 2018. The first time Kimmel hosted, the show went spectacularly off the tracks in its final moments when “La La Land” was mistakenly named best picture instead of the actual …

Jimmy Kimmel Details Exactly How He’d Have Responded To Will Smith’s Oscars Slap
2 years, 5 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel Details Exactly How He’d Have Responded To Will Smith’s Oscars Slap

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Jimmy Kimmel said he has no doubt about how he would have handled Will Smith slapping Chris Rock had he been hosting the Oscars in March. Kimmel has previously joked about running away had he been onstage at the time of Smith’s attack — but on Tuesday’s broadcast of Howard Stern’s Sirius XM radio show, the late …

Chris Rock on Will Smith’s apology for Oscars slap: ‘F*** your hostage video’
2 years, 6 months ago

Chris Rock on Will Smith’s apology for Oscars slap: ‘F*** your hostage video’

Hindustan Times  

Days after Will Smith shared a lengthy video apologising to his fans and comedian Chris Rock for slapping him at the Academy Awards earlier this year, the comedian responded to the apology. Speaking at his recent stand-up show in London, Chris dismissed the apology as a ‘hostage video’ and made jokes about the incident, saying the incident did hurt. As …

Chris Rock hits out at Will Smith’s ‘hostage video’ apology for Oscars slap
2 years, 6 months ago

Chris Rock hits out at Will Smith’s ‘hostage video’ apology for Oscars slap

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chris Rock has denounced Will …

After Will Smith slapgate, Chris Rock declines offer to host Oscars 2023, compares it to crime scene
2 years, 6 months ago

After Will Smith slapgate, Chris Rock declines offer to host Oscars 2023, compares it to crime scene

India Today  

Oscars 2022 held in March made noise not because of the golden trophies or the glamorous stars. The incident took place when Chris, before presenting an award, joked about Will's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, and said that she was looking like GI Jane 2. CHRIS ROCK DECLINES OFFER TO HOST OSCARS 2023 Earlier, Will Smith had issued a public apology …

Academy CEO Bill Kramer looks to future of the Oscars
2 years, 6 months ago

Academy CEO Bill Kramer looks to future of the Oscars

Associated Press  

Bill Kramer has been thinking about the future of the Oscars since he was named CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences earlier this summer. At the next Oscars in March 2023, Kramer said he wants to see “all crafts equitably acknowledged” on the show and that “there are many ways to do that.” It’s just one …

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