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SNL: Pete Davidson jokes about Will Smith’s Chris Rock slap on last ever episode

Comic said that unknowingly joking about people’s medical conditions was ‘an “SNL” alumni tradition’

The Independent UK

Will Smith says his ‘pain’ has allowed him to ‘reach people differently’

Actor gave an in-depth interview with David Letterman, recorded before the 2022 Oscars

The Independent UK

Ricky Gervais says ‘smart’ people don’t get offended at his jokes

Ricky Gervais has opened up about his style of comedy as well as touching on taboo subjects

Evening Standard

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Ricky Gervais says ‘smart people’ can deal with irony: ‘Real life is worse’

‘People get offended when they mistake the subject of the joke with the actual target,’ Gervais said

The Independent UK

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Twenty3 Live, the go to entertainment team for a number of Australia’s leading concert and event promoters, is on the hunt for a full-time Social Media Community Manager to manage socials across Twenty3 and their various clients and their tours. Current tours range from Guns N’ Roses to Snoop Dog,…

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Let Chris Rock host the Oscars next year, you cowards

I mean, what are the chances he’ll get slapped again?

Mic

Chris Rock: ABC ‘open to’ comedian hosting 2023 Oscars after Will Smith slap

Comedian hosted awards show in 2005 and 2016

The Independent UK

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Listen to our podcast: Don’t Call Me Resilient – Season 3

Today, we launch Season 3 of Don’t Call Me Resilient, our podcast that takes on systemic racism and the ways it permeates the many moments and systems of our everyday lives.

The Conversation

Chris Rock criticised for saying ‘believe all women, except Amber Heard’ at comedy show

Comedian made light of the ongoing defamation trial between Heard and ex-husband Johnny Depp

The Independent UK

Chris Rock: ‘Anyone who says “words hurt” has never been punched in the face’

Comedian referred to the incident as he arrived on stage at the Royal Albert Hall in London

The Independent UK

Chris Rock at the Royal Albert Hall review: as piercing as ever, but could do with a bit of sharpening up

Rock dealt with the big issues mostly with aplomb but a few of his jokes had a distinctly old-fashioned feel

Evening Standard

Chris Rock: Ego Death review – taking the temperature of a ‘near-destroyed’ America

Royal Albert Hall, LondonThe standup returns to the stage on fine form, though one might wish The Slap was addressed, not glossed

The Guardian - UK

Chris Rock in a hard place: will he make comedy gold out of Will Smith’s slap?

As his hotly anticipated tour arrives in the UK, audiences are wondering whether Rock will share some freshly minted material on the Oscars bust-up

The Guardian - UK

Trading Card Company Sells Out Memorabilia Card Featuring Will Smith, Chris Rock: Here Are The Details

Movie collectors could have a new piece of can't-miss memorabilia thanks to a trading card from Leaf. What Happened: Leaf Trading Cards offered a limited time trading card featuring worn materials from both Will Smith and Chris Rock.

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Evening Standard

Will Smith ‘has been going to therapy after slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars’

The actor has also reportedly been at a retreat in India focusing on spirituality, yoga and meditation in the wake of the fall out

Daily Mirror

Chris Rock jokes he's 'got his hearing back' after Will Smith Oscars' slap

Chris Rock cracked jokes about his recover from thatWill Smith Oscar's slap as he took to the stage at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on the latest leg of his comedy tour

Daily Mirror

BAFTAs 2022 host Richard Ayoade's famous wife and link to acting dynasty

Fresh from his BAFTAs hosting gig, we take a look at Richard Ayoade famous relatives, thanks to his wife Lydia

Daily Mirror

BAFTAs host Richard Ayoade makes savage dig at Will Smith over Oscars slap

BAFTA TV Awards host Richard Ayoade took at aim at Will Smith over his infamous Oscars slap in March

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The Independent UK

Bafta TV Awards 2022: Richard Ayoade makes joke about Will Smith slap in opening monologue

Comedian couldn’t resist quipping about Smith slapping Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars

WEKU

Opinion: For comedians, safety is a growing concern

NPR's Scott Simon wonders if comedians are at increased risk for assault these days, given Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock and an incident this week involving Dave Chappelle.

The Guardian - UK

From Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness to The Big Conn: a complete guide to this week’s entertainment

Whether you’re up for a mystical trip through time and space or fancy a spot of white-collar crime, our critics have you covered for the next seven days

Los Angeles Times

At secret show, Dave Chappelle recounts meeting attacker, shares rationale

Comedian Dave Chappelle on Thursday talked about meeting with his alleged attacker and shared what he believes is the man’s motive for tackling him onstage Tuesday at the Hollywood Bowl.

Daily Mirror

Kevin Hart calls Dave Chappelle a 'professional' as he weighs in on stage attack

Comedian Kevin Hart has shown support for Dave Chappelle after the attack at the Hollywood Bowl's Netflix is a Joke festival

The Independent UK

Will Smith: In-depth interview to air on David Letterman’s Netflix series

Interview was filmed before Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars

Daily Mirror

Will Smith to appear in David Letterman interview shortly after Chris Rock slap

Will Smith's chat with David Letterman is set to be aired on May 20th as part of a six-part series for My Next Guest Needs No Introduction

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