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Corky Siemaszko / NBC News:
‘King Richard’ weighs in on Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock at Oscars — The father of Venus and Serena Williams said Monday he condemns violence a day after Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars ceremony — and then won an Academy Award for playing him in the movie “King Richard.”
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Chris Rock Hasn't Spoken to Will Smith, Didn't Know About Jada's Alopecia — CHRIS ROCK HASN'T SPOKEN TO WILL SMITH ... Didn't Know Jada Has Alopecia — EXCLUSIVE — 21.3K … 3:01 PM PT — A source in Diddy's camp tells us he never claimed Chris and Will met up …
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Diddy: ‘I can confirm’ Will Smith, Chris Rock settled feud after Oscars 2022 — Will Smith and Chris Rock made amends after that now-infamous slap, Page Six can exclusively reveal. — Sean “Diddy” Combs confirmed at the Vanity Fair Oscars bash Sunday night that the duo let bygones be bygones …
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Brent Lang / Variety:
Oscars Launch Formal Review of Will Smith After Chris Rock Slap … The organization behind the annual film awards show initially said it condemned violence without mentioning Smith by name, but now it is making its displeasure over the incident more explicit.
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Michael Schneider / Variety:
Oscars: What Was Happening in the ABC Control Room as Will Smith Slapped Chris Rock … ABC's Rob Mills was sitting in the Oscars production trailer on Sunday night when the show's producers and director Glenn Weiss realized things were starting to go awry. — “Chris Rock came on and he was doing …
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Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
Academy ‘Condemns’ Will Smith's Actions at 2022 Oscars, Launches ‘Formal Review Around the Incident’ — As listed in the Academy's Standard of Conduct document, unacceptable conduct includes “physical contact that is uninvited and, in the situation, inappropriate and unwelcome”
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Jimmy Kimmel's Breakdown of the Craziest Oscars Moment Ever Between Will Smith & Chris Rock
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Anna Tingley / Variety:
Chris Rock Comedy Tour Sees Surge in Ticket Sales After Will Smith Slap
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Scott Feinberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Oscars: Academy's Officers Convene for Emergency Call About Will Smith (Exclusive)
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People.com:
Having Will Smith ‘Removed’ from Oscars Was ‘Definitely Discussed Seriously,’ Says Industry Source
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Caroline Blair / Page Six:
Nicole Kidman's ‘reaction’ to Will Smith, Chris Rock happened hours before Oscars slap
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Ryan Naumann / RADAR:
Will Smith & Jada To Break Silence About Chris Rock Oscars Smack On ‘Red Table Talk’
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Zack Sharf / Variety:
Chris Rock Declines to File Police Report After Will Smith Slap at Oscars, LAPD Says
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Matt Grobar / Deadline:
Will Smith Slaps Chris Rock In The Face On Oscars Stage After Jab At Wife Jada Pinkett's Appearance
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Mike Walters / The Blast:
‘Black-ish’ Star Anthony Anderson's Wife Files For Divorce After 22 Years Of Marriage — Home / Exclusive / ‘Black-ish’ Star Anthony Anderson's Wife Files For Divorce After 22 Years Of Marriage — Anthony Anderson's wife has filed for divorce from the television star after over 22 years of marriage.
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TMZ.com:
‘Black-ish’ Star Anthony Anderson's Wife Alvina Stewart Files For Divorce — ANTHONY ANDERSON WIFE FILES FOR DIVORCE After 20+ Years Of Marriage … Anthony Anderson's wife, Alvina, has filed for divorce, ending their 22-year marriage. — According to court documents obtained by TMZ …
Chris Willman / Variety:
Taylor Swift Will Receive Honorary Doctorate From NYU, Speak at Yankee Stadium Commencement … New York University will award Taylor Swift an honorary doctorate of fine arts May 18, and will speak at commencement at Yankee Stadium, the institution announced Monday.
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John Beckman / NYU:
NYU to Hold “Doubleheader” Commencement at Yankee Stadium
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Christina Dugan Ramirez / People.com:
Katy Perry Recovers from Hilarious Wardrobe Malfunction During Impromptu American Idol Performance — Katy Perry split her pants during an impromptu performance of her hit song “Teenage Dream” during Monday's episode of American Idol … Wardrobe malfunctions ... they happen to the best of us!
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Shivon Watson / Daily Star:
Emmerdale spoilers reveal Meena targets Manpreet in final court showdown — Meena has been plotting her revenge on her sister Manpreet ever since she was charged with murder in Emmerdale but now she has a chance to shame her sibling publically during her trial
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‘The Flash’ actor arrested on Hawaii Island after incident at karaoke bar — HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii County police say they've arrested and charged Ezra Miller from Vermont with disorderly conduct and harassment. — Miller is reportedly the 29-year-old actor who played “The Flash” in several superhero movies.
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TMZ.com:
Nick Lachey Goes After Photographer, Attempts To Snatch Her Phone — 10:53 AM PT — Nick tweeted about the incident, saying, “Last night, after enjoying a great dinner with my wife and our dear friend, the paparazzi harassed us as we walked back to our hotel. I clearly overreacted.
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Brett Malec / E! Online:
Dolores Catania Reveals Reason for Teresa Giudice's Emergency Surgery and Shares Health Update — Dolores Catania gave an update on her RHONJ co-star Teresa Giudice after she recently underwent emergency surgery. Find out what caused Teresa's health scare and hospitalization. — Teresa Giudice is on the mend.
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Kisha Forde / E! Online:
Kate Beckinsale Keeps Warm in Jason Momoa's Jacket at Oscars After-Party — Jason Momoa and Kate Beckinsale were spotted laughing together at two Oscars parties, with one witness telling E! News they “seemed close and had a flirty vibe between them.” — Aquaman star Jason Momoa doesn't need a trident to save the day in real life.
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Allison Crist / E! Online:
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's Oscars PDA Continued at the 2022 Vanity Fair After-Party — After a steamy red-carpet appearance at the 2022 Oscars, Kravis turned up the heat again at Vanity Fair's Oscars after-party. See Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker pack on the PDA here!
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