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Adam Sandler defended his friend Chris Rock when asked about the comedian's Netflix special on the red carpet Sunday. Sandler said he had a great time watching the show.

Whitney Cummings spoke out about the treatment of comedians as they have been labeled "the enemy" in recent years, according to the "2 Broke Girls" co-creator.

Vanessa Hudgens will be returning to the “Bad Boys” film franchise alongside Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. According to Deadline, Hudgens, 34, will reprise her role as weapons expert Kelly, who first made an appearance in 2020’s “Bad Boys for Life,” the third installment of the “Bad Boys” film franchise.

US actor Will Smith (R) slaps US actor Chris Rock onstage during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 27, 2022. Rock took aim at both Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith during his comedy special. Sources say Smith was “embarrassed” and “hurt” by the jokes Rock made on the March 4 Netflix comedy special. “Will is embarrassed and hurt by what Chris said about him and his family in his Netflix special,” a source told Entertainment Tonight. ROBERT KAMAU/BENZINGAThe source said Smith and Pinkett Smith have both seen comments about the special, as reported by the New York Post.

'If anyone in this theater commits an act of violence at any point during the show, you will be awarded the Oscar for best actor,' Jimmy Kimmel joked of the infamous Will Smith Slap.

The Slap.

Tim Allen joked about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars as he stepped out for a date night with wife Jane. The two attended an Oscars viewing party.

Tim Allen joked about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars as he stepped out for a date night with wife Jane. The two attended an Oscars viewing party.

Brendan Fraser is among nominees at the 95th Academy Awards, which are being hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.

Live news and analysis from the 2023 Oscars, including red carpet looks, winners and the biggest moments.

Since the beginning of the Oscar Awards, there have been many controversial moments that have made headlines, including Will Smith slapping Chris Rock during the 2022 ceremony.

The 95th Academy Awards ceremony will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 12 at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Those of us at home can watch it on ABC or via streaming services.

Tyson (played by Kenan Thompson) revealed what weapon Jimmy Kimmel would have on him in case of a second Oscars slap.

Cate Blanchett is among nominees at the 95th Academy Awards, which will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.

Before Will Smith was handed his 10-year ban, several other stars were also expelled from attending the Academy Awards for a number of reasons.

Fox Nation's new special "Who is Will Smith?" looks to uncover the unknown details of the legendary actor's extensive career and personal life.

The Academy Awards are Sunday, but did last year’s Oscars ever really end.

In a new Netflix special, the comedian finally let loose about Will Smith. The moment was fascinating, angry, and raw.

Wayans, whose own new comedy special takes a deep dive into the slapping incident, said he's spoken to them separately and thinks both Rock and Smith are still hurt.

Williams said Smith's ban from the Oscars should be lifted and that "it's time for everyone to forgive" the actor.

Richard Williams, the father of Serena and Venus, spoke about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock across the face at last year's Oscars for the first time.

Richard Williams told UK TV show "Good Morning Britain" that Smith was justified in slapping Chris Rock for making a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith.

Chris Rock went after Will Smith's relationship with wife Jada Pinkett Smith in his new standup special, dredging up their "entanglement" scandal from years ago.

The comedian said he "took that hit like Pacquiao."

Chris Rock addressed Will Smith's Oscars slap in depth for the first time in his new Netflix special "Chris Rock: Selective Outrage."

Almost a year later, Chris Rock is still seething about 'The Slap' and he told an audience how much he now despises Will and Jada Pinkett Smith

Chris Rock unleashed his wrath on Will and Jada Pinkett Smith almost a year after the infamous Oscars slap during his Netflix special

Almost a year after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Awards, the comedian tells his version of the event.

A year after Will Smith smacked him on the Academy Awards stage, Chris Rock finally gave his rebuttal in a forceful stand-up special, streamed live on Netflix, in which the comedian bragged that he “took that hit like Pacquiao.”.

Hosts of CBS's "The Talk" predicted Thursday that Chris Rock will be under a lot of pressure to 'overdeliver' in his upcoming comedy special a year after the Will Smith slap incident.

Will Smith opened up about being spit on by a White actor while filming "Emancipation." Smith made the revelation while giving his first awards speech since the 2022 Oscars controversy.

Angela Bassett won entertainer of the year at Saturday’s NAACP Image Awards on a night that also saw her take home a television acting trophy for “9-1-1.”.

Will Smith infamously hit Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, and now he seems to be laughing it off in a new TikTok video.

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Richard E Grant will host this year's ceremony on BBC One from London's Royal Festival Hall.

A year after Will Smith's infamous slap of Chris Rock, the Academy is saying they did not respond properly, calling their actions "inadequate."

Motion picture academy president Janet Yang told a room full of Oscar nominees that the organization's response to Will Smith's onstage slap of Chris Rock during last year's ceremony was inadequate.

The slap sat front and center at Monday's Oscar nominees luncheon. “I’m sure you all remember we experienced an unprecedented event at the Oscars,” Yang told a crowd that included Tom Cruise, Angela Bassett, Cate Blanchett and Steven Spielberg during her opening remarks.

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Smith has been banned from the Academy Awards due to the slapping incident of Chris Rock affecting his role prospects. PAUL ARCHULETA/BENZINGAWill Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards generated huge interest from the entertainment industry and the world. Along with being banned from the Academy Awards, the aftermath of the event saw Smith potentially losing future movie projects. “Emancipation” received several smaller award nominations but was shut out from both the Golden Globes and Academy Awards for recognition. BILL TOMPKINS/BENZINGAReleased in 2019 by Disney, “Aladdin” was a highly successful movie for the company at the box office.

Smith has been banned from the Academy Awards due to the slapping incident of Chris Rock affecting his role prospects. PAUL ARCHULETA/BENZINGAWill Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards generated huge interest from the entertainment industry and the world. Along with being banned from the Academy Awards, the aftermath of the event saw Smith potentially losing future movie projects. “Emancipation” received several smaller award nominations but was shut out from both the Golden Globes and Academy Awards for recognition. BILL TOMPKINS/BENZINGAReleased in 2019 by Disney, “Aladdin” was a highly successful movie for the company at the box office.

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.

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. In a video posted on Instagram, Smith filmed himself driving to Lawrence's house. Development on the “Bad Boys” sequel, which follows 2020's “Bad Boys for Life,” was reportedly put on hold after Smith hit Chris Rock at last March's Academy Awards.

Screenwriter Gregory Allen Howard, who skillfully adapted stories of historical Black figures in “Remember the Titans” starring Denzel Washington, “Ali” with Will Smith and “Harriet” with Cynthia Erivo, has died.

A year after a streaming service won Hollywood’s top honor for the first time, big-screen spectacles dominated nominations to the 95th Academy Awards.

Memorable moments at the Golden Globe Awards, back on TV after a year off, included a wrongly accused pianist.

Golden Globe honoree Eddie Murphy joked about Will Smith's infamous Oscars slap of Chris Rock while accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award at Tuesday night's ceremony.

After HFPA controversy, the 80th Golden Globes returned to form — drunken speeches and all.

The harrowing on-field collapse of Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin has forced some fans to confront a truth they’ve always known but hated to think about: Football, a game with violence in its DNA, can go from exciting and joyous to dark and tragic in a flash.

Luxury EVs have become status symbols, which means South Florida is a major market. There's hope that high-end sales will drive technology that will open up the entry-level market, as well as elevate the need for more changing stations on Florida highways.

How much do you remember about what happened in 2022?

Celtics star Marcus Smart proposed to his girlfriend on Christmas with a little help from Will Smith.

Will Smith got candid about becoming the character Peter and which "Emancipation" co-star wouldn't speak to him on set during a new episode of "Red Table Talk."

The film is part slavery-era drama, part survival thriller, part war epic—and all confused.

While “Emancipation” was filmed long before that Oscars slap and the inevitable fallout, the film makes perfect sense as Will Smith's follow-up project.

Taylor Swift was up.

2022's most notable quotations include a tart retort by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to a U.S. offer of help.

In 1995, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence introduced us to two of the most iconic comedic characters in their hit film, Bad Boys.

While filming “Emancipation,” Will Smith routinely drew inspiration from the words “sacred motivation” that were written on the front page of a script.

Zampino discussed relationships on the latest episode of "Red Table Talk," hosted by Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith, and Adrienne Banfield Norris.

Twitter users responding to Joey McFarland's decision to show the historical image on the red carpet said he didn't name the enslaved man correctly.

"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" alum Will Smith stepped out onto the red carpet with his wife Jada Pinkett Smith and his three kids for the first time since the infamous Oscars slap.

Pop culture expert Stacy Jones spoke with Newsy about Will Smith's strategy to rebuild his rapport with fans after slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars.

In his first big interview since March, the blockbuster actor said he "just lost it" over Rock's joke about his wife's hair. "That was a rage that had been bottled for a really long time," he said.

Jimmy Kimmel is ready to host the Oscars again.

Jake Cronenworth hit a tiebreaking, two-run single with two outs in the seventh inning and the San Diego Padres rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 to advance to the NL Championship Series for the first time since 1998.

Manny Machado homered early and added an RBI double off Clayton Kershaw, and Jurickson Profar singled home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning as the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 to even their NL Division Series at a game apiece.

Trea Turner homered and doubled as the Los Angeles Dodgers started fast and held off the San Diego Padres 5-3 in their NL Division Series opener.

Astros reliever Phil Maton says he broke his right pinkie when he punched a locker in frustration after Houston’s regular-season finale and will miss the postseason.

Jada Pinkett Smith has a lifetime of thoughts she’d like to set down.

After holding “Emancipation” in limbo following Will Smith’s slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards in March, Apple will release the actor’s next big project in December.

Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies hoped to be in this position.

Mookie Betts hit a three-run homer, Tyler Anderson threw seven sharp innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-0, becoming the first major league team to clinch a playoff spot this season.

The Emmy Awards have spread honors around repeat winners – Zendaya, Jason Sudeikis and Jean Smart – and some first timers, like Sheryl Lee Ralph and Quinta Brunson of “Abbott Elementary.”.

Edwin Díaz struck out Gavin Lux on a 102.8 mph fastball to escape a jam in the eighth inning, and the New York Mets beat the major league-best Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3.

Freddie Freeman drove in the go-ahead run with a grounder in the top of the 10th inning, Chris Martin escaped a bases-loaded jam in the bottom half and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 3-2.

Marlins manager Don Mattingly gave Bryan Hoeing the start in his major league debut, but the right-hander was tagged for seven runs and eight hits in three innings.

Tony Gonsolin took a no-hit try into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers won their 11th straight game, beating the Kansas City Royals 8-3.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets mostly ceded the spotlight at the trade deadline.

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 8-3 for their seventh consecutive victory.

Tony Gonsolin pitched five scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers threw a four-hiter against the San Diego Padres’ supercharged lineup, winning 8-1 after honoring Vin Scully.

Producer Janet Yang has been elected the 36th president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Baseball’s trade deadline day was an action-packed affair — and no one had more fun than the Padres.

Looking to replicate the deals that helped carry them to a World Series title in 2021, the Atlanta Braves have pulled of a flurry of trades ahead of the deadline.

Will Smith has again apologized to Chris Rock for slapping him during the Oscar telecast, saying in an online video that his behavior was “unacceptable.”.

Juan Soto’s RBI triple capped a four-run fifth inning and the lowly Washington Nationals defeated the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1.

Clayton Kershaw took a perfect game through the seventh and finished with eight scoreless innings of one-hit ball in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 9-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

Hanser Alberto hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers climbed out of a huge hole in a 7-6 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.

Atlanta Braves closer Kenley Jansen has been put on the 15-day injured list because of an irregular heartbeat.

Trea Turner had three hits, including a home run, Freddie Freeman reached base three times in his emotional return to Atlanta and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Braves 4-1.

Freddie Freeman homered and drove in three runs ahead of what’s sure to be an emotional weekend, leading Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Cincinnati Reds 10-5 for a sweep of the season series.

Actor Marlee Matlin, director Jason Reitman and producer Jason Blum are joining the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Tyler Anderson of the Los Angeles Dodgers lost his no-hit bid in the ninth inning, giving up a one-out triple to Shohei Ohtani in a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

Tyler Anderson of the Los Angeles Dodgers is pitching a no-hitter through eight innings against the Los Angeles Angels.

Adam Duvall homered twice off José Quintana, William Contreras and Matt Olson also connected, and the Atlanta Braves won their 11th straight game, 5-3 over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Millions of people around the world are affected by alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss and was thrown into the spotlight after actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars.

Jada Pinkett Smith turned her husband’s Oscar-night blowup into a teachable moment on “Red Table Talk,” her Facebook Watch show.

Ronald Acuña Jr. had two hits and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 5-3.