Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap

Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap

Will Smith said he would accept any punishment the organisation imposed following the infamous slap.

  • byLynn Elber

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The cinematographer talks about winning gold,his fanboy film life and the slap that was heard around the world.

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Chris Rock performs for first time since Oscars slap,says he’s ‘still processing’

Chris Rock performs for first time since Oscars slap,says he’s ‘still processing’

Chris Rock made his first public appearance at a sold-out show in Boston following the Oscars controversy.

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Academy launches disciplinary proceedings against Will Smith

Academy launches disciplinary proceedings against Will Smith

The academy says the actor violated the group’s standards of conduct and his actions were “deeply shocking,traumatic”.

  • byJake Coyle andMichael Casey
‘Jokes are jokes’:comedians hope Will Smith’s slap doesn’t set a trend

‘Jokes are jokes’:comedians hope Will Smith’s slap doesn’t set a trend

Comedians are worried the slap that rocked the Oscars might have made their workplaces less safe.

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There’s only one way Will Smith can make amends:give the award back
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There’s only one way Will Smith can make amends:give the award back

The beloved celebrity has committed a horrendous moral transgression. An apology won’t suffice.

  • byBen Bramble
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Will Smith issues apology to Chris Rock after Oscars slap

Will Smith issues apology to Chris Rock after Oscars slap

Oscar-winning actor Will Smith has apologised to comedian Chris Rock for striking him during the live telecast of the awards.

  • byMichael Idato
Oscars TV ratings caught between a Rock and a slapped face
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Oscars TV ratings caught between a Rock and a slapped face

The day after the night before,Hollywood is coming to terms with Oscars’ mad moment.

  • byMichael Idato
A-list ovation for Will Smith at Vanity Fair’s Oscars after-party

A-list ovation for Will Smith at Vanity Fair’s Oscars after-party

Would Will show up to the party? And what would he do if he did? And how should we react if he did?

  • byHelena Andrews-Dyer
The anatomy of The Slap:a reconstruction of Will Smith’s Oscars showstopper

The anatomy of The Slap:a reconstruction of Will Smith’s Oscars showstopper

A blow-by-blow of the slap that has the whole world talking that threw the 94th Academy Awards completely off track.

  • byThomas Mitchell
Jane Campion wins best director but CODA grabs the limelight – and Will Smith the headlines

Jane Campion wins best director but CODA grabs the limelight – and Will Smith the headlines

The Power of the Dog was tipped out by a heartwarming comic drama about a hearing teenager in a deaf family.

  • byGarry Maddox