The biggest pop culture moments of 2022 There were some massive moments that defined pop culture in 2022 - from a memorable Oscars ceremony to Tickmaster drama. The New Daily · Dec 28, 2022
‘I have to stand up and fight’: can a playwright save his Broadway show from closing early? Jordan E Cooper became the youngest Black American writer to have a show on Broadway but Ain’t No Mo is set to close after only 17 days The Guardian - US · Dec 15, 2022
‘Why do we have to see that?’: Willow Smith reacts as father Will brings out real-life slavery devices on Red Table Talk Will Smith stars as newly freed slave Peter in historical thriller ‘Emancipation’ The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022
Will Smith took over hosting ‘Red Table Talk’ so he could focus on ‘Emancipation’ Want all of the “Emancipation” promotion with none of the awkward questions about that Oscars slap that inevitably get posed to Will Smith? Then the movie star’s takeover of his family’s “Red Table Talk” series is just what the doctor ordered. Los Angeles Times · Dec 14, 2022
Will Smith's bizarre PR trauma platform Or course Smith would appear on is wife's show ... except she's not present. That's not the only obvious omission Salon · Dec 14, 2022
Google’s (cultural) year in search: from Will Smith to Diana Ross, who topped the trending charts? As could have been predicted, Marvel and DC piqued people’s interest in 2022 Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2022
The Year of the Slap: Pop culture moments in 2022 Taylor Swift was up The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022
Top TV '22: The Slap, congressional docudrama and royal loss What was the most shocking TV moment of 2022 The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022
Will Smith and Amber Heard among most Googled celebs of 2022 Diana Ross and Boy George were some of the most searched-for musicians, while Encanto and Stranger Things topped the lists for film and TV Wales Online · Dec 7, 2022
Will Smith's outlook, slap or no slap The actor's new film "Emancipation" isn't getting much love, but probably not for the expected bad PR reasons Salon · Dec 6, 2022
Will Smith begins road to redemption with Oscar-tipped slavery drama Emancipation premiered to gushing reviews for the actor whose infamous slap left his reputation in tatters. Is the comeback on? The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2022
After the Slap, can Will Smith’s ‘Emancipation’ get Oscar love? LOS ANGELES — When Will Smith took the stage Wednesday night at Westwood’s Village Theatre to introduce his new slavery thriller “Emancipation,” the nearly full house cheered and took out their phones to capture the moment. The actor had just finished striding the premiere’s red carpet, flashing his thousand-megawatt smile… Los Angeles Times · Dec 2, 2022
Will Smith reveals Rihanna’s reaction to his new movie Emancipation Emancipation will premiere on Apple TV+ on 9 December The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022
Video of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at Oscars tops YouTube chart Guardian clip which attracted more than 103m views and 1.5m likes was highest trending in UK this year The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2022
Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2022 Will Smith makes his red carpet return alongside wife Jada Pinkett Smith and children after Oscars slap The actor, 54, has kept a low profile since his slapped comedian Chris Rock during the 94th Academy Awards in March
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022 Will Smith calls first film since Oscar slap ‘poetic perfection’ Actor’s newest thriller ‘Emancipation’ releases this month
Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2022 Will Smith joined by glamorously dressed family for Emancipation premiere The actor who set the internet alight eight months ago after slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards returned to the spotlight in high style
Daily Mirror · Dec 1, 2022 Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith join family in first red carpet since that Oscars slap Will Smith stepped out on the red carpet alongside wife Jada Pinkett Smith and their three children in the family's first red carpet appearance since Will slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars
Wales Online · Dec 1, 2022 Will Smith's notorious Chris Rock slap is UK’s top trending YouTube video Infamous Oscar assault after comedian's joke about actor's wife has had over 103 million views on the social media channel
ABC News · Nov 30, 2022 Will Smith addresses Oscars slap in television interview with Trevor Noah In his first extensive televised interview since the Academy Awards, actor Will Smith sat down with Trevor Noah on The Daily Show and addresses the Oscars slap.
ABC News · Nov 29, 2022 The Loop: Donald Trump faces criticism from Mitch McConnell, Will Smith on why he 'lost it' on Oscars night, and Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes convicted — as it happened The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.
The New Daily · Nov 29, 2022 ‘I was going through something’: Will Smith gives first full interview since the slap Will Smith says he was "going through something" the night he slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars, as "bottled rage" and a mix of emotions
Los Angeles Times · Nov 29, 2022 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.
The Conversation · Nov 29, 2022 Black artists don't just make hip hop – why recognition of metal, punk, rock and emo by Mobo is long overdue Alternative music has been having a moment – from successful vinyl represses by bands from days gone by, to the announcement of the festival Sick New World which features a line up of alternative music icons.
Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2022 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