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Serena Williams: Twenty five things to remember about the tennis star
2 years, 3 months ago

Serena Williams: Twenty five things to remember about the tennis star

The Hindu  

Around the world for 25 years, you need only hear or read her first name to recognize this singular athlete. “I’ve never seen anyone express their willpower as much as Serena Williams on the tennis court, ever,” said King, after Serena defeated Venus in the 2009 Wimbledon final. “I really was preparing my runner-up speech, because I thought she’s playing …

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Serena Williams’ incomparable legacy is only growing in her U.S. Open farewell
2 years, 3 months ago

Serena Williams’ incomparable legacy is only growing in her U.S. Open farewell

New York Times  

NEW YORK — In the fall of 1992, a television crew from the United Kingdom traveled to the Rick Macci Tennis Academy in Florida to interview a pair of young sisters for a program called Trans World Sport. “Well,” Serena began, a smile on her face and her hair in beads, “I’d like other people to be like me.” To …

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Is this the moment Chris Rock tries to make peace with Will Smith?
2 years, 8 months ago

Is this the moment Chris Rock tries to make peace with Will Smith?

Daily Mail  

Amid the chaos at the Oscars on Sunday, one photo appeared to show Chris Rock attempting to apologize to Will Smith after his joke about Jada Pinkett Smith resulted in her husband storming the stage and slapping the presenter in the face. Pictured: Chris Rock gestures towards Will Smith at last night's Oscars after the actor stormed on stage and …

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Academy launches formal review into Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock
2 years, 8 months ago

Academy launches formal review into Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock

Daily Mail  

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 'strongly considered' kicking Will Smith out of the Oscars ceremony after he slapped Chris Rock onstage, and revealed on Monday that it has launched a formal review into the incident. US actor Will Smith sits alongside US actress Jada Pinkett Smith with the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for …

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Will Smith confronts Chris Rock, then wins best actor Oscar
2 years, 8 months ago

Will Smith confronts Chris Rock, then wins best actor Oscar

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — When Will Smith marched onto the Oscars stage and smacked Chris Rock, the unpredictable moment served as a jarring interruption to Hollywood’s feel-good celebration. He seized the opportunity during Sunday night’s awards to speak on being a fierce defender just like his tennis dad character Richard Williams from “King Richard.” Smith felt like the protector of many …

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Oscars 2022: Tearful Will Smith DEFENDS Chris Rock slap in Best Actor acceptance speech
2 years, 8 months ago

Oscars 2022: Tearful Will Smith DEFENDS Chris Rock slap in Best Actor acceptance speech

Daily Mail  

A tearful Will Smith admitted 'love makes you do crazy things' during his Best Actor acceptance speech at Sunday's Academy Awards - just minutes after smacking Chris Rock. Shock: A tearful Will Smith admitted 'love makes you do crazy things' during his Best Actor acceptance speech at Sunday's Academy Awards - just minutes after smacking Chris Rock After Smith slapped …

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Will Smith apologises to the Academy, but not Chris Rock, after winning Oscar
2 years, 8 months ago

Will Smith apologises to the Academy, but not Chris Rock, after winning Oscar

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 Will Smith used his Best Actor acceptance …

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Will Smith: Read the Best Actor winner’s speech in full as he apologises over Chris Rock altercation
2 years, 8 months ago

Will Smith: Read the Best Actor winner’s speech in full as he apologises over Chris Rock altercation

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. Smith, who was nominated alongside actors including Benedict Cumberbatch and Andrew …

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Will Smith confronts Chris Rock, then wins best actor Oscar
2 years, 8 months ago

Will Smith confronts Chris Rock, then wins best actor Oscar

Deccan Chronicle  

LOS ANGELES: When Will Smith marched onto the Oscars stage and smacked Chris Rock, the unpredictable moment served as a jarring interruption to Hollywood’s feel-good celebration. He seized the opportunity during Sunday night’s awards to speak on being a fierce defender just like his tennis dad character Richard Williams from “King Richard.” Smith felt like the protector of many including …

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Oscars 2022: 'Will Smith just smacked the s*** out of me': Chris Rock declines to pursue charges
2 years, 8 months ago

Oscars 2022: 'Will Smith just smacked the s*** out of me': Chris Rock declines to pursue charges

Daily Mail  

Chris Rock has declined to pursue criminal charges against Will Smith after being struck by the actor on Sunday during the 94th Academy Awards in Los Angeles. Oscars slap: Chris Rock has declined to pursue criminal charges against Will Smith after being struck by the actor on Sunday during the 94th Academy Awards in Los Angeles Rock was presenting the …

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Transcript of Will Smith’s Oscar acceptance speech
2 years, 8 months ago

Transcript of Will Smith’s Oscar acceptance speech

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Will Smith took home his first Oscar on Sunday for his turn as tennis dad Richard Williams in “King Richard” just moments after slapping Chris Rock on stage. Here is a transcript of Smith’s acceptance speech: Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family. I want to say thank you to Venus and Serena and the …

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Oscars live: Coming-of-age film ‘CODA’ wins best picture
2 years, 8 months ago

Oscars live: Coming-of-age film ‘CODA’ wins best picture

Associated Press  

“CODA” has won best picture at the Oscars. “CODA” beat out bigger nominees that included “Belfast,” “Dune,” “The Power of the Dog” and “West Side Story.” ___ THE BACK-TO-NORMAL ACADEMY AWARDS — Troy Kotsur, Ariana DeBose make history at Academy Awards — Jessica Chastain, Saniyya Sidney beam on Oscars red carpet — Winners at the Oscars include ‘Tammy Faye,’ ‘Dune’ …

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Will Smith breaks down, says 'hope the Academy invites me back' in Oscar Best Actor speech
2 years, 8 months ago

Will Smith breaks down, says 'hope the Academy invites me back' in Oscar Best Actor speech

India Today  

The Oscars 2022 Best Actor award has now been announced. At his acceptance speech, Will Smith said, “Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family. I hope the Academy invites me back.” The other nominees for the Best Actor award were Javier Bardem for Being the Ricardos, Benedict Cumberbatch for The Power of the Dog, Andrew Garfield for Tick, …

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Oscars 2022: Academy Award winners revealed
2 years, 8 months ago

Oscars 2022: Academy Award winners revealed

Daily Mail  

Jessica Chastain finally won her first Best Actress trophy and CODA made history as the first ever streaming film to earn Best Picture but Will Smith's victory being marred after a physical altercation with Chris Rock will no doubt be the most talked about moment of The Oscars. Pinkett Smith has been grappling with hair loss since revealing her alopecia …

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Will Smith slaps Chris Rock during Oscars after joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith
2 years, 8 months ago

Will Smith slaps Chris Rock during Oscars after joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith

ABC  

Actor Will Smith hit comedian Chris Rock and verbally abused him during the Oscars presentation after the comedian made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head. Key points: Jada Pinkett Smith has a form of alopecia, a condition that causes hair loss Will Smith apologised to the Academy in his acceptance speech LA Police said it was …

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The Oscar night feud between Chris Rock and Will Smith has history
2 years, 8 months ago

The Oscar night feud between Chris Rock and Will Smith has history

LA Times  

Chris Rock reacts to getting hit in the face by Will Smith during the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday. Smith took to the stage, struck Rock with a open palm, returned to his seat and said loudly, “keep my wife’s name out of your f— mouth.” The audience fell into a stunned hush. Rock appeared on an episode of Smith’s …

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King Richard movie review: Will Smith takes a classic underdog tale and makes it better in this Oscar-nominated turn
2 years, 8 months ago

King Richard movie review: Will Smith takes a classic underdog tale and makes it better in this Oscar-nominated turn

Firstpost  

Even if it is an affectionate portrait of Richard Williams in the end, it never feels hagiographic in any way. Language: English At one point in Reinaldo Marcus Green’s King Richard, we are told about the dazzling stakes of the film. Even families with unlimited financial resources to achieve the kind of success and mastery you’re talking about… it’s like …

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Critics Choice Awards winners revealed! The Power Of The Dog bites back after Sam Elliott comments
2 years, 9 months ago

Critics Choice Awards winners revealed! The Power Of The Dog bites back after Sam Elliott comments

Daily Mail  

The Power of the Dog was the big winner at the 2022 Critics' Choice Awards just days after being criticized by veteran actor Sam Elliott for the movie's theme of repressed homosexual desire. I think it’s a little bit sexist' CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS: Winners FILM Best Picture The Power of the Dog Best Director Jane Campion – The Power of …

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Why Oscar-nominated Aunjanue Ellis fought for her character in ‘King Richard’
2 years, 10 months ago

Why Oscar-nominated Aunjanue Ellis fought for her character in ‘King Richard’

LA Times  

Follow us wherever you get your podcasts: Though she’s had a long career, Aunjanue Ellis has only recently broken through to widespread acclaim. Olsen: So Yvonne, as you know, Academy Award nominations have been out for a couple of weeks now, and I don’t think anyone was shocked to see that “King Richard,” which tracks the rise of tennis stars …

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Golden Globes 2022: Will Smith wins Best Actor award for King Richard
2 years, 11 months ago

Golden Globes 2022: Will Smith wins Best Actor award for King Richard

Daily Mail  

Will Smith won his first award from the Golden Globes on Sunday for his moving portrayal of Venus and Serena Williams' father Richard Williams in King Richard. It's his first win after six nominations going back to his Fresh Prince days Smith was first nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy in …

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Column: Why ‘King Richard’ brought me to tears
3 years, 1 month ago

Column: Why ‘King Richard’ brought me to tears

LA Times  

My stepfather used to play the numbers. This is why I cried while watching “King Richard.” I can understand the temptation to think of it as a Hollywood biopic about Venus and Serena Williams. But this isn’t the tennis version of “Green Book,” which opted to make the growth of a white driver the focus as opposed to the brilliance …

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‘King Richard,’ fatherhood, love and the messy work of dynasty building
3 years, 1 month ago

‘King Richard,’ fatherhood, love and the messy work of dynasty building

New York Times  

Just over a week ago, Serena Williams shared an intimate moment with her 13.8 million Instagram followers. The movie “King Richard” focuses not on sports legends Venus and Serena Williams but the father who created them. Richard Williams was proof that the methods fathers use to raise their children aren’t readily comprehensible. He knew how to do it.” Richard Williams’ …

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'King Richard' And The Delicate Dance Of Exalting A Flawed Black Man
3 years, 1 month ago

'King Richard' And The Delicate Dance Of Exalting A Flawed Black Man

Huff Post  

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 14: Demi Singleton, Serena Williams, Will Smith, Venus Williams, Saniyya Sidney, and Aunjanue Ellis attend the 2021 AFI Fest Closing Night Premiere of Warner Bros. "King Richard" at TCL Chinese Theatre on November 14, 2021 in Hollywood, California. Jon Kopaloff via Getty Images Back in 2006, Essence magazine ran a cover story with Sean “Diddy” Combs …

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For Will Smith, a break point leads to ‘King Richard’
3 years, 1 month ago

For Will Smith, a break point leads to ‘King Richard’

Associated Press  

Will Smith wouldn’t seem an obvious candidate for a midlife crisis. In Smith’s new autobiography, “Will,” penned with personal-growth author Mark Manson, Smith describes his father lovingly but also as a hard-drinking, militaristic man with a temper. Much of their young lives have been on camera — Jaden first co-starred with his father in “The Pursuit of Happyness,” and Willow …

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