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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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Will Smith Was Not Formally Asked to Leave Oscars Following Chris Rock Slap, Sources Claim — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has claimed that it asked Will Smith to leave Sunday's Oscars ceremony after he slapped Chris Rock. However, sources close to the situation are refuting …
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People.com:
Chris Rock Says 'I Haven't Talked to Anyone Despite What You Heard' at Comedy Show Following Oscars — Chris Rock addressed the Oscars incident at his standup shows Wednesday night in Boston, telling the crowd he was “still processing what happened” … Chris Rock is continuing to speak …
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Emily Smith / Page Six:
Chris Rock 'isn't even thinking of suing' Will Smith over Oscars 2022 slap — Jim Carrey says if it were him he'd — ahem — slap Will Smith back with a $200 million lawsuit, but friends of Chris Rock say “he isn't even thinking of suing, he's focusing on his tour.”
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Iris Goldsztajn / Marie Claire:
Daniel Radcliffe Is “So Dramatically Bored” of Will Smith/Chris Rock Discourse … Daniel Radcliffe is putting his foot down. — The Harry Potter actor has had enough of the ongoing Will Smith/Chris Rock/Jada Pinkett Smith/Oscars/slap discourse, and he wasn't afraid to say as much on “Good Morning Britain” on March 31.
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Beatrice Verhoeven / Hollywood Reporter:
The Academy Begins Disciplinary Proceedings Against Will Smith, Says He Refused to Leave Ceremony — Disciplinary action may “include suspension, expulsion, or other sanctions permitted by the Bylaws and Standards of Conduct,” the statement read.
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Chloe Melas / CNN:
Chris Rock on Oscars incident: 'I'm still processing what happened'
Chris Rock on Oscars incident: 'I'm still processing what happened'
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TMZ.com:
Will Smith Refused to Leave When Academy Asked Him to Leave Oscars
Will Smith Refused to Leave When Academy Asked Him to Leave Oscars
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People.com:
Chris Rock Speaks Out About Will Smith Oscars Smack for First Time: 'I'm Still Processing What Happened'
Chris Rock Speaks Out About Will Smith Oscars Smack for First Time: 'I'm Still Processing What Happened'
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Wanda Sykes Shares Her Account of The Oscars
Wanda Sykes Shares Her Account of The Oscars
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Clayton Davis / Variety:
Academy Starts Disciplinary Proceedings Against Will Smith, Expulsion on the Table
Academy Starts Disciplinary Proceedings Against Will Smith, Expulsion on the Table
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Jorge Fitz-Gibbon / Page Six:
Audience at Chris Rock shows in Boston will have to lock up cellphones
Audience at Chris Rock shows in Boston will have to lock up cellphones
People.com:
Chris Rock in ‘Great Mood’ Before Stand-Up Show After Oscars Incident, Says Comedy Club Owner
Chris Rock in ‘Great Mood’ Before Stand-Up Show After Oscars Incident, Says Comedy Club Owner
Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
Oscars Host Wanda Sykes Says ‘Violence Is Never the Answer’ After Will Smith's Chris Rock Slap
Oscars Host Wanda Sykes Says ‘Violence Is Never the Answer’ After Will Smith's Chris Rock Slap
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Los Angeles Times:
Concerns about Bruce Willis' declining cognitive state swirled around sets in recent years — Just days before Bruce Willis was scheduled to turn up on the set of one of his latest action films, the director of the project sent out an urgent request: Make the movie star's part smaller.
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Jen Juneau / People.com:
Bruce Willis Has Aphasia and Is ‘Stepping Away’ from Acting, Family Reveals
Bruce Willis Has Aphasia and Is ‘Stepping Away’ from Acting, Family Reveals
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Ian Mohr / Page Six:
Bruce Willis had ‘cognitive issues’ on sets ahead of aphasia announcement
Bruce Willis had ‘cognitive issues’ on sets ahead of aphasia announcement
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ShawnMendesVEVO / YouTube:
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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 …
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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.
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Cynthia Littleton / Variety:
J Balvin, John Legend, Carrie Underwood to Perform at Grammys, Taylor Hawkins Tribute in the Works
J Balvin, John Legend, Carrie Underwood to Perform at Grammys, Taylor Hawkins Tribute in the Works
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Joelle Goldstein / People.com:
Khloé, Kourtney, Kim Kardashian Get Candid About Their Relationships in Robin Roberts Interview Special — The Kardashian siblings, as well as mom Kris Jenner, will sit down with Robin Roberts to talk about their lives in the spotlight and their upcoming Hulu series
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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 …
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Amy Brookbanks / The Sun:
The Wanted's Tom Parker was doing ‘really well’ but ‘quickly deteriorated’ after tour
The Wanted's Tom Parker was doing ‘really well’ but ‘quickly deteriorated’ after tour
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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 …
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Deadline:
‘Avengers’ Co-Stars Scarlett Johansson & Chris Evans Set To Lead Red-Hot Package ‘Project Artemis’; Apple Makes Massive Deal For Jason Bateman-Directed Pic — EXCLUSIVE: Here's a hot one. Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow) and Chris Evans (Captain America) are set to star in buzzy …
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Jessica Wedemeyer / Celebs:
Jason Momoa flirts with Kate Beckinsale amid Lisa Bonet reconciliation rumors, plus more celeb love news — Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at the stars who found love, suffered heartbreak or experienced some other major event in their love lives in late March 2022, starting with this news …
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