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Will Smith says 'bottled' rage led to Oscars slap: 'Hurt people hurt people'

Will Smith knows that his "horrific decision" to slap Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards casts a long shadow on his upcoming projects and appeared on "The Daily Show" on Monday to unpack his latest mea culpa.

Los Angeles Times

"I just lost it": Will Smith addresses Chris Rock slap in first live interview

Smith told Noah that there were "many nuances and complexities" that went into his decision to slap Rock.

Axios

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

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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

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

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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

The Guardian - AU

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 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

Darren Rovell Warns ESPN Should Be Worried About Streaming Companies Entering Sports

The Battle For Sports Rights Could Be Heating Up With Streaming Companies Entering The Market At An Increasing Rate

Zenger

After Will Smith's Oscar slap, Antoine Fuqua worried 'Emancipation' might 'never be seen'

Antoine Fuqua thought the worst was behind him.

Los Angeles Times

I'm A Celebrity campmates secure 10 stars in Mr and Mrs trial as fans brand it a 'fix'

I'm A Celebrity's remaining 10 campmates managed to secure 10 stars during today's group trial, which was designed in a Mr and Mrs format and saw the 10 celebrities pair up

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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…

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

‘I never doubted it’: why film-maker Michael Moore forecast ‘blue tsunami’ in midterms

Film-maker says the salient lesson from the midterms for Democrats is to stop depressing their own vote with pessimism, fear and conventional thinking

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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.

Inverse

Netflix's master plan for streaming looks eerily similar to cable TV

Netflix is a cord-cutter's best friend, but its push into ad-supported tiers and decision to livestream a Chris Rock special make it look just like cable TV.

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

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The Independent UK

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

It’s a historic first for the streamer

Salon

Evolution of the "Best Chris" debate

A look at the bizarre and wholly manufactured smackdown, and whether or not the "Sexiest Man Alive" will always win

Los Angeles Times

The Academy has found its next Oscar host. And no, it's not Chris Rock

LOS ANGELES — Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel will emcee the 95th Academy Awards, the show's producers announced Monday, returning to the Oscars stage for the third time following back-to-back stints in 2017 and 2018. The show is set to air March 12 on ABC.

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