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As comics face violent audiences, 2 Kansas City stand-up performers stay true to themselves

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Will Smith has now released his first public comments about the slap heard round the world, apologizing on video for his behavior against comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars in March. Rock’s response: It still hurts.

Tribune News Service · Aug 2, 2022

‘It hasn’t been pretty’: Sheree Zampino says she’s ‘bumped heads’ with Will Smith over co-parenting

Zampino and Smith share 29-year-old son Trey from their former marriage

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022

‘F is for forgiveness’: Is Will Smith on the road to redemption after ‘slap’ video apology?

Will Smith has reached out to Chris Rock with a video apology which leaves many in Hollywood asking – is it time to forgive and forget?

The New Daily · Aug 1, 2022

Chris Rock jokes about slap after Will Smith apology video

Comedian doesn’t directly address apology onstage but says: ‘Even me getting smacked by Suge Smith ... I went to work the next day’

The Guardian - US · Jul 30, 2022

Will Smith says Jada Pinkett Smith had ‘nothing to do’ with him slapping Chris Rock

Actor addressed the viral Oscars moment in a new video and clarified that his wife had nothing to do with his decision

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2022

Will Smith’s Officially Released His Take On *The* Slap And Apologised To Chris Rock (Again)

Rock is apparently still not "ready" to talk.

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 29, 2022

Will Smith Finally Apologizes To Chris Rock (And His Mother): 'This Is Probably Irreparable'

Will Smith was regrettably the biggest story of the Academy Awards back in March after full-on slapping Chris Rock across the face for making a lewd joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, which resulted in Smith's resignation from the Academy.

Benzinga · Jul 29, 2022

Will Smith gives emotional apology to Chris Rock after Oscars slap

The Fresh Prince actor slapped the comedian on stage at the Oscar Awards ceremony earlier this year

Wales Online · Jul 29, 2022

Will Smith on "irreparable" Oscar slap

In a new YouTube video, the actor says he’s “trying to be remorseful without being ashamed of myself”

Salon · Jul 29, 2022

Will Smith apologizes on video for slapping Chris Rock at Oscars

Four months after slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, Will Smith has apologized on camera for the move that shocked viewers around the world.

Tribune News Service · Jul 29, 2022