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Order in the court: John Grisham’s 10 best novels, ranked

Ahead of the king of the legal thriller’s appearance at the inaugural Santa Fe literary festival – as well as the publication of his latest book ‘The Sparring Partner’ – Martin Chilton names the author’s 10 greatest novels, from ‘The Firm’ to ‘The Client’

The Independent UK

Denzel Washington Gives Heat Impromptu Speech in Hotel Lobby

Before their Game 4 win over the Hawks, Miami players were treated to a moving speech after a seemingly chance encounter with the iconic actor.

Sports Illustrated

Denzel Washington explains why he thinks Will Smith hit Chris Rock at the Oscars

‘I don’t know all the ins and outs of this situation,’ actor said

The Independent UK

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Denzel Washington explains why he thinks Will Smith hit Chris Rock at the Oscars

‘I don’t know all the ins and outs of this situation,’ actor said

The Independent UK

Denzel Washington says he prayed with Will Smith moments after slap

LOS ANGELES — After Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage, Denzel Washington says he prayed with Smith.

Los Angeles Times

What next for Will Smith after Oscars slap? Hollywood divided over the star’s future

Reaction to the Academy Awards incident has veered from acceptance to outrage – and even boredom. With an Oscar-tipped movie in the pipeline for 2023, the star has many options, including baring his soul on a chatshow

The Guardian - UK

Pedro Almodóvar on Will Smith at the Oscars: ‘The devil, in fact, doesn’t exist’

The Spanish director’s Oscars diary relays five hours at the ‘freezing’ Dolby theatre and disparages Denzel Washington’s advice to Smith

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Denzel Washington's 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo Sells For Over $400,000

Star power plus 993 popularity combine for a big payday on this 911.

Motor1

How to handle Will Smith’s slap is just one of many crises facing academy after Oscars

LOS ANGELES — If it’s true — as Denzel Washington told Will Smith moments after Smith strode onstage at the 94th Oscars and slapped Chris Rock across the face — that the devil comes for you at your highest moment, then motion picture academy officials must be wondering what Satan…

Los Angeles Times

Jamie Laing says Will Smith's Chris Rock Oscars slap has 'got to be fake'

Former Made In Chelsea Jamie Laing, 33, believes Will Smith 53, staged the moment he hit comedian Chris Rock on stage at the Academy Awards on Sunday night

Daily Mirror

Chris Rock 'cheek pad' claim and other Will Smith smack conspiracy theories debunked

Some Oscars viewers claimed Chris Rock was wearing something on his face after a photo emerged - but it doesn’t all stack up

Daily Mirror

Will Smith reveals Denzel Washington advised him after he hit Chris Rock at Oscars

Will Smith has revealed what Denzel Washington told him during a short ad break after his unexpected outburst when he hit Chris Rock at the Oscars. This came after he jibed at Will's wife Jada

Daily Mirror

Did Chris Rock suffer the curse of the Scottish Play? ‘Macbeth’ theory gains traction on Twitter

An ancient superstition holds that saying the name of the play in a theatre – as Chris Rock did just before Will Smith’s slap – triggers a terrible curse

The Independent UK

Twitter users think 'Macbeth' curse caused Will Smith and Chris Rock Oscars slap

According to folklore, via the Royal Shakespeare Company, the tragedy was cursed from the very beginning, when a coven of witches opposed Shakespeare's use of real sorcery in the text.

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The Independent UK

Did Chris Rock suffer the curse of the Scottish Play? ‘Macbeth’ theory gains traction on Twitter

An ancient superstition holds that saying the name of the play in a theatre – as Chris Rock did just before Will Smith’s slap – triggers a terrible curse

Chronicle Live

Will Smith hits Chris Rock: North East reacts after Oscars drama

Oscar winner Will Smith has been the talk of Sunday's Academy Awards after slapping presenter Chris Rock for making a joke about his wife

The Guardian - UK

Will Smith: can his career survive – or is the Fresh Prince finished?

For three bravado-filled decades, he was box office dynamite, pulling in $9 billion. How will the star now win back the public’s esteem – and keep Hollywood onside?

Chicago Tribune

Michael Phillips: Will Smith leaves Oscars audience rattled and as divided as ever. So much for escapism

“The Academy does not condone violence in any form.”

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Daily Mirror

Peter Andre wades into Will Smith and Chris Rock's Oscars row

Peter Andre, 49, commended Denzel Washington for consoling Will Smith after the actor hit Chris Rock at the Oscars

Daily Mirror

Will Smith's subtle apology to mum for 'failing' to protect her after Chris Rock smack

Will Smith mentioned his mother during his tearful Oscars speech - carrying on a vow to make a 'subtle string of apologies' to her every time he is in the spotlight after a traumatising childhood incident

The New Daily

Do Will Smith and Chris Rock have history? What led to that shocking Oscars moment

The 94th Oscars isn't the first time comedian Chris Rock has made Will Smith or Jada Pinkett Smith the butt of his jokes.

Daily Mirror

Will Smith 'calmed down' by Bradley Cooper after hitting Chris Rock on stage

Will Smith was comforted by Bradley Cooper, moments after slapping comedian Chris for making a joke about his wife at the Oscars on Sunday night

Daily Record

Will Smith 'calmed down' by Bradley Cooper after smacking Chris Rock at Oscars

The Hangover star was spotted having a word with the best actor winner during a commercial break

The Independent UK

Oscar Moments: The night emotion won, for better and worse

Every Oscar show has its big moments, but Will Smith’s slap heard ’round the world overshadowed them all this year

Edinburgh Live

Richard Madeley warns Chris Rock was his 'worst ever interview' after Will Smith slap

The GMB host slated the comic as the 'most unpleasant person I've interviewed without hesitation' as he weighed in on the heated exchange at the Academy Awards

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