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Will Smith banned from attending Oscars for 10 years

Will Smith has been banned from the Oscars for 10 years following his "unprecedented" behaviour at the 94th Academy Awards.

Oscars 2022 • 08 Apr 22

Will Smith strikes Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars

Academy moves hearing to discuss Oscars slap forward

The board of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has moved its meeting to address Will Smith's actions at the Oscars forward to …

Movies • 06 Apr 22

The shocking moment Will Smith slapped Chris Rock across the face at the 2022 Oscars ceremony

One week on: The slap that was heard around the world

It has been just over a week since the altercation at the 94th Academy Awards in which actor Will Smith stormed the stage and lashed …

Oscars 2022 • 04 Apr 22

Will Smith resigns from Oscars organiser the Academy

Will Smith has said he "betrayed the trust" of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as he resigned from the organisation following his …

Oscars 2022 • 02 Apr 22

Chris Rock did not want Will Smith 'physically removed'

Oscars show-runner Will Packer has said Chris Rock did not want Will Smith to be "physically removed" from the ceremony after he stormed the stage …

Oscars 2022 • 01 Apr 22

LAPD were 'prepared' to arrest Will Smith

Oscars show-runner Will Packer said the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) were "prepared" to arrest Will Smith following his assault of Chris Rock at the …

Oscars 2022 • 01 Apr 22

Oscars co-host Sykes says Chris Rock apologised to her

Oscars co-host Wanda Sykes has said that Chris Rock apologised to her after he was slapped by Will Smith on stage.

Oscars 2022 • 31 Mar 22

Filmmakers continue to speak out about Will Smith

Oscar-winning documentary maker Joseph Patel has said Will Smith and Chris Rock "stained" the 94th Academy Awards while double Oscar winner, director Pedro Almodovar, described …

Oscars 2022 • 31 Mar 22

Chris Rock, seen here backstage at the Oscars before the chaos

Chris Rock "processing" Oscars altercation

Chris Rock has said he is still "processing" his altercation with Will Smith at the Oscars but will talk about it "at some point".

Oscars 2022 • 31 Mar 22

The Academy said that Will Smith refused to leave the ceremony following the incident

Academy starts disciplinary proceedings against Smith

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said that its board of governors has initiated disciplinary proceedings against actor Will Smith for slapping presenter …

Oscars 2022 • 30 Mar 22

OJ Simpson says Will Smith was wrong to hit Chris Rock

OJ Simpson says Will Smith was "wrong" to hit Chris Rock over the comedian's "semi-unfunny" joke at the Oscars.

Oscars 2022 • 30 Mar 22

Amy Schumer, pictured presenting at the Oscars:

Oscars host Amy Schumer 'stunned and sad'

Oscars host Amy Schumer has said she is "still triggered and traumatized" as she praised comedian Chris Rock for handling it "like a pro" after …

Oscars 2022 • 31 Mar 22

Zoe Kravitz decries Oscars slap in Instagram post

Zoe Kravitz has denounced the Oscars as an event "where we are apparently screaming profanities and assaulting people on stage now", following the altercation between …

Movies • 30 Mar 22

Jim Carrey sickened by 'spineless' Oscars audience

Jim Carrey has said the audience at the Oscars was "spineless" for giving Will Smith a standing ovation for his best actor win just minutes …

Oscars 2022 • 29 Mar 22

Will and Jada Pinkett Smith at the 2022 Oscars

Jada Pinkett Smith urges 'healing' after Oscar slap

Jada Pinkett Smith has said it is time for "healing" after her husband Will Smith issued a public apology to Chris Rock over slapping the …

Oscars 2022 • 29 Mar 22

Award shows struggle to remain relevant in an era of social media and binge-watching on streaming networks

Oscars ratings bounce back as Will Smith hooks viewers

The Oscars were in desperate need of a ratings boost - and, on a night when Will Smith stunned viewers by slapping Chris Rock on …

Oscars 2022 • 29 Mar 22

Will Smith says sorry to Chris Rock over Oscars slap

Actor Will Smith has issued a public apology to Chris Rock after slapping the comedian at the Oscars.

Oscars 2022 • 29 Mar 22

Will Smith was not impressed by Chris Rock's jokes

Oscars condemns Will Smith slap and launches review

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the group that hands out the Oscars, on Monday condemned Will Smith's slap of presenter Chris Rock …

Oscars 2022 • 28 Mar 22

Will Smith holding his Best Actor Oscar at the Vanity Fair after party

Smith celebrates win at Vanity Fair Oscars after party

Will Smith was joined by his wife and children at the Vanity Fair Oscars after party, where he clutched his award and performed one of …

Oscars 2022 • 28 Mar 22

The extraordinary moment when Smith slapped Rock at Sunday night's Oscars

No charges filed against Smith over slap incident

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has said no police report has been filed after Oscar-winner Will Smith stuck comedian Chris Rock on stage at …

Oscars 2022 • 28 Mar 22

The records broken at the 2022 Oscars

The 2022 Oscars set new records for diversity and representation, besides giving long-awaited recognition for two big-screen veterans.

Oscars 2022 • 28 Mar 22

A series of slides appeared on the giant screen at the Dolby Theatre

Oscars holds moment of silence for Ukraine

Hollywood A-listers held a moment of silence at Sunday's Academy Awards to show support for the people of Ukraine in the face of Russia's invasion, …

Oscars 2022 • 28 Mar 22

Will Smith hits Chris Rock on stage during Oscars

Will Smith stormed the stage of the Oscars and hit Chris Rock in the face after the comedian made a joke about his wife Jada …

Oscars 2022 • 28 Mar 22

Kenneth Branagh brings the Oscar home for Belfast

Belfast writer-director Kenneth Branagh won the Best Original Screenplay Oscar at the Academy Awards on Sunday night, saluting his hometown and "the fabulous Island of …

Oscars 2022 • 28 Mar 22

Will Smith banned from attending Oscars for 10 years

Academy moves hearing to discuss Oscars slap forward

One week on: The slap that was heard around the world

Will Smith resigns from Oscars organiser the Academy

Chris Rock did not want Will Smith 'physically removed'

LAPD were 'prepared' to arrest Will Smith

Oscars co-host Sykes says Chris Rock apologised to her

Filmmakers continue to speak out about Will Smith

Chris Rock "processing" Oscars altercation

Academy starts disciplinary proceedings against Smith

OJ Simpson says Will Smith was wrong to hit Chris Rock

Oscars host Amy Schumer 'stunned and sad'

Zoe Kravitz decries Oscars slap in Instagram post

Chris Rock ticket sales increase 'dramatically'

Jim Carrey sickened by 'spineless' Oscars audience

Jada Pinkett Smith urges 'healing' after Oscar slap

Oscars ratings bounce back as Will Smith hooks viewers

Will Smith says sorry to Chris Rock over Oscars slap

Oscars condemns Will Smith slap and launches review

Smith celebrates win at Vanity Fair Oscars after party

No charges filed against Smith over slap incident

The records broken at the 2022 Oscars

Oscars holds moment of silence for Ukraine

Will Smith hits Chris Rock on stage during Oscars

Kenneth Branagh brings the Oscar home for Belfast