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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

Wales Online

Tearful Will Smith reveals heartbreaking question nephew asked after Oscars slap

Hollywood star Will Smith has opened up about the fallout from the infamous moment in which he slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Academy Awards earlier this year

Daily Mirror

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.

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‘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

The New Daily

Will Smith is forgiving himself for “being human,” eight months after The Slap

"Hurt people hurt people," the actor told Trevor Noah in a new interview.

Mic

A teary Will Smith opens up to Trevor Noah about the 'rage' behind his Oscar slap

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.

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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.

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"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

Manchester Evening News

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

Wales Online

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

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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.

Daily Mirror

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

The Independent 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

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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

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

Antoine Fuqua thought the worst was behind him.

Daily Mirror

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

Los Angeles Times

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.

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