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Academy criticised for failing to get Will Smith to leave Oscars after hitting Chris Rock: ‘Impotent indecision’

Actor broke the Academy’s code of conduct by slapping Rock, but apparently did not leave the ceremony when asked

The Independent UK

The fallout continues: Will Smith faces expulsion after Chris Rock slapgate

Will Smith faces suspension, expulsion or other sanctions after he slapped presenter Chris Rock across the face at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday.

The New Daily

Unseen footage of Will Smith's Oscars slap shows Jada Pinkett Smith’s reaction

Will Smith took to the stage during the Academy Awards on Sunday night and assaulted Chris Rock after the comedian cracked a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head

Daily Mirror

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Jada Pinkett Smith: New footage shows actor’s reaction to Chris Rock’s response after Will Smith hits him

Pinkett Smith watched on as her husband hit the comedian on stage

The Independent UK

'Don't say gay' bill in Florida: Republican-backed legislation stirs controversy

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that bans classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity for young students. Opponents, who fear for the impact on youngsters, refer to the measure as the "Don't say gay" bill. We take a closer look at the controversial legislation, which will…

France 24

Face up to Britain’s colonial past, don’t wipe it from London’s A to Z

The London suburb of Tulse Hill could be renamed because of its historical links to slavery. The area was named after the 17th-century merchant Sir Henry Tulse, whose wealth largely derived from the slave trade. Lambeth council is asking residents for their views as part of a community listening exercise.

Evening Standard

ITV Good Morning Britain viewers complain as Ben Shephard says Will Smith's Chris Rock slap 'triggers him'

The presenter was discussing the latest updates on the incident with Susanna Reid on the ITV show

Manchester Evening News

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Commentary: Will Smith’s attack on Chris Rock shows toxic masculinity boiling over

It was the slap felt ’round the world.

Los Angeles Times

Olivia Bentley defends Will Smith as she says she was ‘shamed over hair loss’ like Jada

The controversy over Will Smith’s violent outburst at the Oscars is still rumbling on, and Made In Chelsea star Olivia Bentley has now waded into the furore, as she shared her own personal battle with alopecia

Daily Mirror

Jim Carrey 'sickened' by Will Smith reaction and says actor 'should have been arrested' for Oscars slap

The actor also said that if he was Chris Rock he would be suing Smith

Wales Online

Will Smith 'was asked to leave' The Oscars says Academy as actor faces disciplinary action

The Academy has launched a revied into Will Smith's altercation with Chris Rock at the Oscars

Manchester Evening News

Chris Rock breaks silence after 'slap-gate' Will Smith incident at the Oscars

Comedian Chris Rock has spoken out after he was slapped by Oscar winner Will Smith after he made a bald joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, who has alopecia

Irish Mirror

Chris Rock addresses whether he’s spoken to Will Smith after actor hit him at Oscars

Rock referenced the incident during his first stand-up show since it occurred

The Independent UK

Chris Rock: Heckler shouting ‘Will Smith’ escorted out of comedian’s sold-out show

‘Is this how this tour is going to go?’ Rock responded to the interruptions

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Chris Rock addresses rumour he’s spoken to Will Smith after actor hit him at Oscars

Rock referenced the incident during his first stand-up show since it occurred

Daily Record

Chris Rock breaks silence after Will Smith Oscar slap and says 'still processing'

Chris Rock addressed the moment he was slapped by Will Smith at the Oscars at a comedy gig in Boston on Wednesday night.

Manchester Evening News

Chris Rock speaks out days after being attacked by Will Smith at The Oscars

The comedian referenced the incident at a stand-up show

Evening Standard

‘I’m still processing what happened’: Chris Rock speaks for first time about Will Smith Oscars slap

Chris Rock has returned to stand up for the first time since being slapped by Will Smith at the Oscars.

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The Independent UK

P Diddy says he ‘never confirmed’ Will Smith and Chris Rock had reconciled

On Wednesday, Rock broke his silence on slap and said he was still processing incident

The Independent UK

Chris Rock receives standing ovation at first comedy show since Oscars slap

‘Let me be all misty and s***,’ the 57-year-old comedian said, with tears in his eyes.

Evening Standard

Will Smith was asked to leave Oscars ceremony after Chris Rock slap but refused, says Academy

Academy says it has begun disciplinary probe against Smith over the slap

Asharq Al-Awsat

Will Smith Refused to Leave Oscars after Rock Slap

Will Smith refused to leave the Oscars ceremony after attacking comedian Chris Rock, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed Wednesday, as it began disciplinary action against the mega star. Smith could face expulsion from the Academy for the open-handed slap, which came moments before he was handed…

Evening Standard

When sorry seems to be the hardest word: the art of the celebrity apology

Will Smith, Chrissy Teigen, Ariana Grande — perfect repentance is hard to master. Joe Stone charts the good, the bad and the #awks

The Independent UK

Chris Rock breaks silence on Will Smith Oscars slap

Smith struck Rock for joking about the actor’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith at the Academy Awards

Tribune News Service

Chris Rock takes the stage in Boston for first time since Oscar slap

BOSTON — Chris Rock kicked off his first appearance since the smack heard ’round the world with a sold-out show at The Wilbur theater in Boston where he thanked the crowd for making him “all misty” after a two-minute standing ovation.

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