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Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
Chris Rock Responds to Will Smith's Oscars Slap at Standup Show: 'I'm Still Kind of Processing What Happened' … What's on Chris Rock's mind?  —  It's a simple yet valid question, one that the world is wondering after Will Smith slapped the comedian on live television during the Oscars on Sunday.
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Wanda Sykes Shares Her Account of The Oscars  —  Oscars host Wanda Sykes shared her personal account of where she was when the incident between Chris Rock and Will Smith occurred, and how she feels about wh...
Chloe Melas / CNN:
Chris Rock on Oscars incident: 'I'm still processing what happened'  —  (CNN)Chris Rock made an emotional return to the stage on Wednesday night for the first time since Will Smith slapped him at the Academy Awards.  —  Rock, dressed in all white, publicly addressed the incident for the first time.
People.com:
Chris Rock Speaks Out About Will Smith Oscars Smack for First Time: 'I'm Still Processing What Happened'  —  Will Smith apologized to Chris Rock in a statement on Monday, admitting that “there is no place for violence” … Chris Rock is breaking his silence about the Oscars incident …
Clayton Davis / Variety:
Academy Starts Disciplinary Proceedings Against Will Smith, Expulsion on the Table … Days after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during the 94th Oscars telecast on Sunday, the Board of Governors held an emergency meeting to discuss the consquences for the best actor winner.
Jorge Fitz-Gibbon / Page Six:
Audience at Chris Rock shows in Boston will have to lock up cellphones
Discussion: TMZ.com and The Blast
People.com:
Chris Rock in ‘Great Mood’ Before Stand-Up Show After Oscars Incident, Says Comedy Club Owner
Discussion: RADAR and Page Six
Amy Brookbanks / The Sun:
Tom Parker chose to play Oasis hit Live Forever as he passed away surrounded by Wanted bandmates, friends and family  —  TOM Parker chose to play Oasis' Live Forever as he passed away surrounded by his The Wanted bandmates and friends and family.  —  The singer, 33, sadly died today …
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk and Daily Star
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Amy Brookbanks / The Sun:
The Wanted's Tom Parker was doing ‘really well’ but ‘quickly deteriorated’ after tour
Discussion: Daily Star and Just Jared
Janet Williams / Celebrity Insider:
The Foo Fighters have canceled their current World Tour following the death of Taylor Hawkins  —  Taylor Hawkins passed away last Friday in Colombia at the age of 50.  He was found dead in a hotel in the north of Bogotá, where the group would perform that night at the Festival Estéreo Picnic.
Discussion: FemaleFirst
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Cynthia Littleton / Variety:
J Balvin, John Legend, Carrie Underwood to Perform at Grammys, Taylor Hawkins Tribute in the Works
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Ben Ashford / Daily Mail:
Casket of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins leaves Bogota
Discussion: Daily Star, RADAR and TMZ.com
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Simon Boyle / The Sun:
David and Victoria Beckham's horror as masked raider breaks into their mansion while they and Harper were asleep  —  A MASKED burglar raided the Beckhams' £40million house while they were at home.  —  David, 46, Victoria, 47, and daughter Harper, ten, were unaware as the thief broke …
Dalton Ross / EW.com:
Hayden Christensen reacts to putting the Darth Vader suit back on for Obi-Wan Kenobi  —  “It's a great honor to get to put that suit on,” the actor says of returning as the Dark Lord of the Sith.  —  More  —  While fans have been losing their collective geek mind over the return …
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
People.com:
Susan Lucci's Husband Helmut Huber Dead at 84: ‘A Tremendous Loss’  —  “He was an extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, and friend,” Susan Lucci's rep said in a statement to PEOPLE … Susan Lucci's husband, Helmut Huber, has died.  He was 84.  —  The TV producer, who wed Lucci in 1969 …
Willa Bennett / GQ:
Love and Cigarettes With Cole Sprouse  —  The Riverdale star sorts through his relationships and the next move in his quest for an authentic career.  —  Cole Sprouse loves to talk about privacy, which is why I'm astounded to find myself in his backyard.  After meeting at his GQ photoshoot …
Discussion: E! Online, The Blast, Bustle, Elle and Just Jared
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Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Cole Sprouse Makes Rare Comment About How Lili Reinhart Split Impacts His Relationship With GF Ari Fournier
Discussion: FemaleFirst and E! Online
ShawnMendesVEVO / YouTube:
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C. D. / Perez Hilton:
Rob Kardashian & Tyga SOUND OFF After Blac Chyna Claims She ‘Had To Give Up 3’ Cars Due To ‘No Support’!  —  Apparently, Blac Chyna is not too happy about having let go some parts of her luxurious lifestyle!  —  The 33-year-old former reality star took to Twitter on Wednesday morning to claim …
TMZ.com:
Jennifer Lopez Swings and Misses at Batting Cages with Ben Affleck  —  JENNIFER LOPEZ & BEN AFFLECK SWING AND A MISS ... In Batting Cage Outing  —  SWING AND A MISS!!!  —  A-Rod's baseball talents clearly didn't rub off on his ex — Jennifer Lopez came up to bat, with Ben Affleck and daughter Emme watching, and struck out.
Discussion: E! Online and Page Six
Dan Heching / People.com:
Hawaii Couple Files for Temporary Restraining Order Against Ezra Miller Following Actor's Arrest  —  Miller, 29, was previously arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and harassment in Hilo on Monday … Ezra Miller's legal woes continue after being charged with disorderly conduct …
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Jennifer Sinco Kelleher / Associated Press:
‘The Flash’ actor Ezra Miller arrested at Hawaii karaoke bar
 
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TMZ.com:
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