It’s been one year since Will Smith slapped Chris Rock onstage at the Oscars on March 27, 2022. The “slap heard around the world” became an instant pop culture phenomenon as one of the most — if not the most — unhinged, unexpected moments in the prestigious show’s 94-year history. “Jada, I love you. ‘GI Jane … Read more
The slap heard ’round the world was – hopefully – a one-hit-wonder. The Academy is now implementing measures to avoid “unprecedented” spectacles at this year’s 95th Academy Awards on Sunday after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during the live broadcast last year. During the ceremony, a “crisis team” will be poised to intervene should anything … Read more
It was the slap heard around the world — but the world won’t get to hear one of Chris Rock’s jokes about it. A joke about Will Smith in Rock’s Netflix special “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage” was edited out after the comedian messed it up during the live show. Rock, 58, was joking about Smith, … Read more
Will Smith was left “embarrassed and hurt” over Chris Rock’s comments in his latest Netflix special, according to a report. The famed funnyman used his latest Netflix special to verbally clobber Smith for slapping him onstage at last year’s Oscars ceremony. Among the myriad of digs at the Oscar winner in his comedy special, titled “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage,” … Read more
Chris Rock is still waiting to hear from Will Smith, according to a new report. The comedian, 58, recently ripped into Smith, 54, and the infamous slap attack at the 2022 Oscars in his “Selective Outrage” comedy show on Netflix, but it seems Rock still hasn’t received a personal, formal apology from the actor. “Chris … Read more
Will Smith is back in the spotlight. The embattled actor has appeared on stage for the first time since he spectacularly slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars. The 54-year-old appeared Wednesday at the African American Film Critics Association Awards in Los Angeles, where he received the Beacon Award for his role in the recent AppleTV+ … Read more
Chris Rock is slapping back. On Saturday at 10 p.m. ET, Netflix will debut the comedian’s live and unedited stand-up special called “Selective Outrage,” in which Rock will reportedly speak out about the night Will Smith smacked him onstage at the Oscars. A source told Page Six that “the comedian is waiting to spill his … Read more
If these trophies could talk … Nearly a year after the “slap heard around the world,” Will Smith seems to be poking fun at the 2022 Oscars incident in a new video on TikTok. On Tuesday, the “Emancipation” star posted a “duet” with TikTok user who prompts others on the app to ask an inanimate … Read more
Sam Smith was savagely heckled in New York City following their widely-slammed “demonic” Grammy’s performance — with video showing the irate woman screaming that the British singer “belongs in hell.” “Sam Smith belongs in hell!,” the Irish woman screeches at the 30-year-old entertainer in a clip that was posted on social media late Wednesday and … Read more
Stephen A. Smith defended Donovan McNabb — a guest on his “Know Mercy” podcast — more than five years after the latter was fired by ESPN following a sexual harassment investigation. Around the 10-minute mark of the episode, which was released Friday, Smith transitioned their conversation by telling McNabb that he thinks “you should be … Read more
The Fresh Prince had other matters to attend to at court. Will Smith almost made an appearance on Sunday at the 2023 Grammy Awards during a tribute celebrating 50 years of hip-hop, Questlove revealed. “I’ll give the spoiler alert away: Will Smith was a part of the festivities tonight, but they started shooting ‘Bad Boys 4’ already this … Read more
They’re trans-cending all limits. Singer-songwriters Sam Smith and Kim Petras have made music history as the first ever non-binary and transgender artists to take home Grammys gold in the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance category. “I’m the first transgender woman to win this award,” said an emotional Petras, 30, clad in crimson. “I want to thank all the … Read more
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are reteaming for a fourth “Bad Boys” movie, in one of Smith’s most high-profile new projects since the slap. Sony Pictures announced Tuesday that the untitled “Bad Boys” sequel is in early pre-production. In a video posted on Instagram, Smith filmed himself driving to Lawrence’s house. Embracing at the door, Smith exclaims, … Read more
A sports media saga took an unexpected turn on Tuesday. Jalen Rose lashed out at media personalities who make hay trolling the Dallas Cowboys, following their playoff loss to the 49ers. Many people who saw the tweets believed they were directed at Rose’s ESPN colleague, Stephen A. Smith. “So glad I didn’t make a career … Read more
A fitness influencer has revealed how she doesn’t watch pornography — but there is one thing that gets her going in the bedroom. Steph Claire Smith opened up the conversation about pornography with her “Keep It Cleaner” co-founder and KICPOD co-host Laura Henshaw in the podcast’s most recent episode. “I have a question for you — do … Read more
“Rumor Has It” Adele and Sam Smith might be one and the same. Smith — who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns — confessed to Drew Barrymore, 47, that the craziest rumor they’ve ever heard about themselves is that they are secretly Adele in drag. “Everyone seems to think that I’m Adele in drag,” the … Read more
Stephen A. Smith went berserk while addressing the controversy that erupted over his comments about Rihanna and Beyonce. During Friday’s installment of “First Take,” Smith said it’s “ridiculous” that he made headlines over his remarks on the “Sherri” show Wednesday when he said, “she ain’t Beyonce” while discussing Rihanna’s upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance. “This … Read more
Stephen A. Smith officially pissed off “The Navy.” The “First Take” host posted a three-minute apology video after he said that Rihanna “ain’t no Beyonce” while discussing RiRi’s upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance on the “Sherri” show Wednesday. “I’m gonna own it,” Smith said in a video posted to Twitter and Instagram later that day. … Read more
Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp are back as grouchy Red Forman and his spritely wife, Kitty, in “That ’90s Show,” the sequel series to “That ’70s Show,” which aired on Fox and launched Laura Prepon, Wilmer Valderrama, Topher Grace, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis into stardom. “I loved doing ‘That ’70s Show’; we did … Read more
What award show isn’t complete without a joke about Will Smith at this point? Yes, Golden Globes 2023 host Jerrod Carmichael went there — invoking the iconic moment when “King Richard” Oscar winner Smith, 54, slapped Chris Rock, 57, on-air at the 2022 Oscars. Carmichael, 35, quipped during the broadcast Tuesday: “While we were on … Read more