Academy ‘outraged’ by Will Smith’s behavior, says decision could take weeks
By Chloe Melas The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences told members its leaders are “upset and outraged” by Will Smith’s…
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‘Moon Knight’: What we know about the hero, his villain and his far-out origin story
By Scottie Andrew, CNN Disney+ has been keeping all things “Moon Knight” under wraps tighter than a mummy’s gauze. Luckily for…
Continue Reading Questlove missed Will Smith’s slap because he was meditating
By Leah Asmelash, CNN When Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Awards on Sunday, audience members both in the Dolby Theatre and at home were…
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The Oscars slap controversy seems right for a ‘Red Table Talk’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN For more than 15 years, Jada Pinkett Smith and Gabrielle Union had been engaged in a feud. We know this because the two…
Continue Reading ‘How to Survive a Pandemic’ details the race for a Covid vaccine amid political pressure
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “How to Survive a Pandemic” is a poor title for a mostly fascinating documentary, whose flaws reflect its…
Continue Reading Katy Perry split her pants during ‘American Idol’ performance
Katy Perry was performing her hit song “Teenage Dream” with “American Idol” contestants when her pants split. Watch the pop star smoothly play it…
Continue Reading Jada Pinkett Smith posts about ‘healing’ amid Oscars controversy
Late night hosts used their opening monologues to poke fun at one of the most dramatic Oscar moments in the show’s history: Will Smith slapping Chris…
Continue Reading Ezra Miller, ‘The Flash’ star, arrested for disorderly conduct
By Marianne Garvey Ezra Miller, who stars in the upcoming DC film “The Flash,” was arrested in Hilo, Hawaii on Monday morning. He was…
Continue Reading Jada Pinkett Smith posts about ‘healing’ amid Oscars controversy
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Jada Pinkett Smith posted a message on her verified Instagram account Tuesday, her first since her husband Will Smith…
Continue Reading Will Smith’s mother: ‘That’s the first time I’ve ever seen him go off’
CNN affiliate Philadelphia’s WPVI has the exclusive interview with Will Smith’s mother, Carolyn Smith, who shares her excitement and pride after her…
Continue Reading Katy Perry split her pants during ‘American Idol’ performance
By Marianne Garvey Katy Perry was singing the perfect song for a wardrobe malfunction on “American Idol.” On Monday’s episode,…
Continue Reading Will Smith’s mother: ‘That’s the first time I’ve ever seen him go off’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Carolyn Smith, Will Smith’s mother, was gathered with family at her home in the Philadelphia suburbs Sunday night,…
Continue Reading Jason Momoa dashes hopes of Lisa Bonet reconciliation
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Despite speculation to the contrary, Jason Momoa says he has not reunited with Lisa Bonet. The “Aquaman” star…
Continue Reading Jada Pinkett Smith talked loving her bald head days before the Oscars
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Hair was on Jada Pinkett Smith’s mind before the Oscars. Less than a week before her husband Will Smith smacked…
Continue Reading Will Smith issues apology to Chris Rock over slapping incident at Oscars
Actor Will Smith walked onstage and hit comedian Chris Rock after he made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith. Moments later, he won an…
Continue Reading Will Smith issues apology to Chris Rock over slapping incident at Oscars
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Will Smith has issued an apology for striking presenter Chris Rock at Sunday’s Academy Awards. In a post on Instagram…
Continue Reading Will Smith and Chris Rock have a history that predates the Oscars slap
In 2016, Chris Rock made another joke about Jada Pinkett Smith on the Oscars stage. See the moment and get the full…
Continue Reading Will Smith slapped Chris Rock. Now what?
By Lisa Respers France, CNN By now it seems like everyone has seen or heard about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at Sunday’s Academy Awards…
Continue Reading These joyous moments from the Oscars shouldn’t be overlooked
By Scottie Andrew and Leah Asmelash, CNN So … those Oscars were somethin’, huh? Though a certain slap heard around the world may have…
Continue Reading Academy ‘condemns’ actions of Will Smith at Oscars, starts ‘formal review’ of slapping incident
By Chloe Melas The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in a statement issued on Monday condemned the actions of best actor winner Will Smith…
Continue Reading Jessica Chastain used her Oscars speech to support the LGBTQ+ community
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Jessica Chastain won the best actress Oscar Sunday night for “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” and used the moment to…
Continue Reading Phil Collins and Genesis hold last concert
By Marianne Garvey Phil Collins and Genesis performed a final concert Saturday night at London’s 02 arena. Collins, who has been dealing with…
Continue Reading Best picture winner ‘CODA’ is just one recent film influenced by deaf creators who are changing the industry
By Scottie Andrew, CNN In Siân Heder’s Oscar-winning coming-of-age film “CODA,” the Rossi family living room is a place the…
Continue Reading Will Smith and Chris Rock have a history that predates the Oscars slap
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Sunday night wasn’t the first time Chris Rock had joked about Jada Pinkett Smith, but it may have been his last.…
Continue Reading ‘CODA’ wins the Oscar in a streaming breakthrough, but Will Smith steals the show
Troy Kotsur became the second deaf actor in history to win an Oscar after he received best supporting actor for his role in “CODA” at the 94th…
Continue Reading Chris Rock isn’t pressing charges against Will Smith for the Oscars slap
By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Chris Rock will not be pressing charges against Will Smith following their onstage altercation at this year’s Oscars, the…
Continue Reading What we know about the death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins
By Dakin Andone, CNN The death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins shook the music world this weekend, with fans and musicians everywhere reeling…
Continue Reading ‘CODA’ wins the Oscar in a streaming breakthrough, but Will Smith steals the show
Actor Will Smith walked onstage and hit comedian Chris Rock after he made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith. Moments later, he won an…
Continue Reading Will Smith hit Chris Rock on Oscars telecast
By Lisa Respers France and Stephanie Elam, CNN Chris Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head, which did not appear to go over…
Continue Reading Will Smith apologizes to the Academy and fellow nominees during best actor speech
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Will Smith won his first Academy Award on Sunday night and offered his apologies to the Academy and others for an earlier…
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