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Emancipation: trailer, release date, plot for Will Smith’s first film after his Oscar slap drama

Emancipation details the compelling story of escaped enslaved man who became the subject of one of America’s most damning photographs

Evening Standard

Will Smith addresses ‘horrific night’ of Chris Rock Oscars slap for first time on US talk show

The actor was banned from attending the awards for 10 years after slapping host Chris Rock

Manchester Evening News

Will Smith speaks to Trevor Noah about ‘bottled rage’ behind Oscars slap

The actor said there were ‘many nuances and complexities’ behind his assault on Chris Rock, but he understood viewers’ revulsion

The Guardian - UK

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Will Smith says he ‘understands’ if viewers aren’t ‘ready’ to watch new film after Oscars slap

Actor reveals ‘deepest concern’ about people no longer wanting to watch him on screen

The Independent UK

Will Smith confesses he has lost sleep over Oscar slap hurting his new film

Will Smith was banned from attending the Oscars for 10 years after slapping Chris Rock and fears his actions could harm his latest production's chance of grabbing a gong

Daily Mirror

Will Smith hoping Oscars slap does not affect Emancipation at 2023 awards season

Actor insists the film's production team should not be 'penalised' for his altercation with Chris Rock

Wales Online

Will Smith ‘completely understands’ if audiences avoid his films post Oscars slap

Actor says he hopes his actions won’t ‘penalize’ the work of others on Emancipation, his first film since he attacked Chris Rock on stage

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Will Smith is on ‘probation’ with Black Hollywood. But it may not last much longer

LOS ANGELES — The evening that Tyler Perry is calling one of his “most heartbreaking” happened eight months ago. But the memory is still fresh — and hurtful.

Los Angeles Times

Will Smith says it has been 'a difficult few months' since infamous Oscars slap

Will Smith has faced widespread criticism for starring in the upcoming Apple TV+ film Emancipation after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars back in March

Daily Mirror

Will Smith admits he ‘understands’ if fans aren’t ‘ready’ to watch Emancipation after Oscars slap furore

The Hitch actor, 54, was asked what he would say to someone who does not feel ‘ready’ to see him on screen following the controversy in a new interview

Evening Standard

'Slow Horses' stars Gary Oldman and Saskia Reeves attempt to peel away the rough, sloppy layers of Jackson Lamb

In an upcoming episode of "Slow Horses," an MI5 agent working under Jackson Lamb, Jack Lowden's River Cartwright, brings information to his boss, who's eating lunch by himself at an Asian restaurant.

Tribune News Service

Will Smith says he ‘understands’ if viewers aren’t ‘ready’ to watch new film after Oscars slap

Actor reveals ‘deepest concern’ about people no longer wanting to watch him on screen

The Independent UK

Repercussions of 'White Lives Matter' and more on Kanye West chaos

There’s no better way to describe what's transpiring with global artist and fashion entrepreneur Kanye West. At the beginning of the year in March, the Oscar awards had a moment which turned challenging for Will Smith and he accurately quoted in his speech saying “ D.- Denzel [Washington] said to…

The Times of India

Jada Pinkett Smith's ex fling August appears to come out two years after affair scandal

Jada Pinkett Smith's ex-fling August Alsina has discussed his new relationship and said love showed up 'in a new way', two years after having an affair with Will Smith's wife

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Winter movie preview: Season bringing holiday fare, Oscar hopefuls and, at last, the first sequel to ‘Avatar’

The next couple of months are as busy as they get at theaters — and at the theater in your living room.

Los Angeles Times

Chris Rock all but ignores the slap during first return to the scene of the crime

LOS ANGELES — Dressed in white from head to toe with a Prince symbol dangling from a chain around his neck, there were signs that Chris Rock was ready to let his guard down enough to open up inside the Dolby Theatre on the first night of his four-night stand…

The Independent UK

Will Smith personally paid extras on Emancipation set after seeing them play dead bodies in extreme heat

Film’s director said actor is the ‘nicest person I’ve ever met in my life’

Daily Mirror

Will Smith appears in trailer for first new movie since slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars

Will Smith appeared in the trailer for Emancipation, his first new movie to mark his return to the big screen since slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars

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Jada Pinkett-Smith praises husband Will and his ex for 'good' job raising their son Trey

Hollywood star Jada Pinkett Smith gushed over her stepson Trey as she congratulated her husband Will and his ex-wife on doing a 'good' job at co-parenting their son

Chronicle Live

Chris Rock set to make Netflix 'history' by becoming first live event host on the streaming site

The event is set to take place early 2023.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Netflix Sets First Live-streamed Event with Chris Rock Special

Netflix will stream an event live for the first time next year, with comedian Chris Rock hosting a real-time special for the on-demand platform that has lured millions of viewers away from traditional broadcast television. The comedy show, which will be Rock's second for Netflix after 2018's "Chris Rock: Tamborine,"…

The Independent UK

Chris Rock set to become first comedian to perform live on Netflix

It’s a historic first for the streamer

Daily Mirror

Mike Tindall tipped to win I'm A Celeb after rap performance despite mixed reaction

I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! star Mike Tindall has been tipped as the favourite to win the 2022 series of the ITV show following his impressive skills when it comes to rapping - but not everyone was as impressed with his hidden talent

Chicago Sun-Times

Jimmy Kimmel to host Oscars for the third time

Late-night host says Academy’s invitation to return is ‘either a great honor or a trap.’

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