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Oscars 2022: Chris Rock Says He’s ‘Still Processing’ Will Smith Slap Incident [UPDATED]
The Academy issued another statement on Wednesday alleging that Smith was asked to leave after the ordeal and refused but now that’s being called into question.
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Ashanti to Receive Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
‘Speechless. Humbled. Honored. Grateful,’ the ‘Baby’ singer said in a post to social media.
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Toni Braxton Speaks Out in 1st Interview Since the Death of Her Sister, Traci
‘You never think that it’s going to happen to you and your family. So you have to remind yourself to enjoy the moments, be happy,’ Toni said.
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Oscars 2022: Formal Review of Will Smith Slap Incident ‘Will Take a Few Weeks’ Says The Academy
‘To be clear, we condemn Mr. Smith’s actions that transpired Sunday night,’ said Academy President David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson.
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Lawyer Representing Family of Youngest Astroworld Victim Argues Travis Scott Violated Gag Order
At the center of the argument is Scott’s announcement of Project Heal, an initiative dedicated to addressing the challenges of today’s marginalized youth.
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Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Danielle Brooks to Star in Broadway Revival of August Wilson Play The Piano Lesson
Jackson’s wife LaTanya Richardson will also be making her Broadway directorial debut, becoming the first woman to ever direct an August Wilson play.
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Black Herstory: Tammy Williams to Become First Black Woman to Own $135 Million Production Studio in Atlanta
‘Investing in Tammy Williams and her team of professionals convinced me to buy the land in Fayetteville, GA,’ said Williams business partner Gary Guidry.
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Will Smith Issues Official Apology to Chris Rock: ‘I Was Out of Line and I Was Wrong’ [UPDATED]
Smith’s wife Jada, his mother, and younger sister have also responded to the incident as has Richard Williams, father of tennis greats Venus and Serena.
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Grammys 2022: John Legend to Be Honored With Recording Academy Global Impact Award
‘John is one of the most important artists of our time,’ said Co-President of the Recording Academy Valeisha Butterfield Jones in a statement.
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2022 Oscars: The Academy Launches Formal Review Into Will Smith and Chris Rock Incident
The show’s producer Will Packer also made a statement online in regards to the ordeal.
