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Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith spotted in first joint appearance since Oscars slap

Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith stepped out for food in Malibu as they were snapped for the first time together in public since the actor slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars

Daily Mirror

Oscars producer Will Packer praises Will Smith’s ‘transparent’ apology for slapping Chris Rock

Whether or not it was a performance, it’s getting some critical acclaim.

Tribune News Service

Chris Rock has 'no plans' to reply to Will Smith after grovelling Oscars slap apology

Will Smith apologised to Chris Rock over the infamous Oscars slap in a recent video, though it's been reported that the stand-up comedian has 'no plans' to respond to the public apology just yet

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Chris Rock jokes he was slapped by ‘Suge Smith’ after Will Smith issues apology over Oscars outburst

‘Anyone who says words hurt has never been punched in the face,’ Rock quipped

The Independent UK

Chris Rock jokes he was slapped by ‘Suge Smith’ after Will Smith issues apology over Oscars outburst

‘Anyone who says words hurt has never been punched in the face,’ Rock quipped

The Independent UK

Chris Rock jokes about Oscars slap after Will Smith posts apology video

Comedian joked about slap while on stage in Atlanta after Will Smith’s apology video

Evening Standard

Will Smith Finally Apologizes To Chris Rock (And His Mother): 'This Is Probably Irreparable'

Will Smith was regrettably the biggest story of the Academy Awards back in March after full-on slapping Chris Rock across the face for making a lewd joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, which resulted in Smith's resignation from the Academy.

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Will Smith apologizes on video for slapping Chris Rock at Oscars

Four months after slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, Will Smith has apologized on camera for the move that shocked viewers around the world.

Tribune News Service

Will Smith releases video apologising to Chris Rock for Oscars slap

'I have reached out to Chris and the message that came back is that he is not ready to talk'

Wales Online

Will Smith reaches out to Chris Rock over 'unacceptable' slap at the Oscars with video apology

The Oscar winner said it hurt him "psychologically and emotionally" to disappoint people, after he shouted at Rock and then hit him.

Daily Record

Will Smith posts emotional new apology for Oscars slap

Los Angeles (AFP) - Actor Will Smith has posted an emotional new apology for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars earlier this year, revealing in a lengthy video clip that he has reached out to the comedian who was not yet "ready to talk."

AFP

Chris Rock jokes about Will Smith Oscars slap and insists he's 'not a victim'

Chris Rock was slapped by Will Smith at this year's Oscars in March after the comedian joked about Jada Pinkett Smith's haircut

Daily Mirror

Chris Rock readdresses Will Smith Oscars slap at stand-up show with Kevin Hart: ‘I’m not a victim’

‘Yeah, that s*** hurt, motherf****, but I shook that s*** off and went to work the next day,’ comedian quipped

The Independent UK

Did departing academy chief Dawn Hudson ruin the Oscars — or save them?

LOS ANGELES — When Dawn Hudson stood before the board of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in spring 2011 to make her pitch for the newly created job of chief executive, the organization appeared to be operating on cruise control.

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Kevin Hart hopes Will Smith and Chris Rock can put Oscars slap behind them and reconcile

Comedian Kevin Hart has added his voice to those seeking reconciliation between Chris Rock and Will Smith in the wake of what has come to be known as the Slap Heard Round the World.

The Independent UK

Kevin Hart says Will Smith is in ‘a better space’ after Oscars slap: ‘Will is apologetic’

‘People are human and as humans sometimes we make mistakes,’ said Hart

Evening Standard

Will Smith ‘in a better place’ months after slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars

Kevin Hart shared an update on Will Smith months after the Oscars slap incident

The Independent UK

Kevin Hart says Will Smith is in ‘a better space’ after Oscars slap: ‘Will is apologetic’

‘People are human and as humans sometimes we make mistakes,’ said Hart

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The Independent UK

Martin Lawrence says Will Smith slap won’t kill Bad Boys 4: ‘We got one more at least’

After the Oscars incident, rumours circulated that ‘Bad Boys 4’ had been put on ice

The Guardian - UK

Kevin Hart: Will Smith is ‘in a better space’ after Oscars slap

The actor hopes that Smith and Chris Rock can reconcile, ‘find a way to find some solace and move past it’

Benzinga

Michael J. Fox To Receive Oscars' Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present its Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Michael J. Fox as well as Honorary Academy Awards to filmmakers Euzhan Palcy and Peter Weir and songwriter Diane Warren.

Manchester Evening News

ITV Soccer Aid viewers rush to comment on Liam Payne's accent as he's interviewed after famous Will Smith Oscars chat

The One Direction heart-throb is captain for England at the UNICEF charity game

The Independent UK

Vivica Fox accuses Jada Pinkett Smith of taking ‘no accountability’ over Will Smith Oscars slap

‘I just wish we could have just a little more accountability and for it to not seem so self-righteous on Jada’s part,’ actor said

Benzinga

Jada Pinkett Smith Speaks Out On Will Smith's Chris Rock Slap For First Time: Here's What She Said

The 94th Academy Awards featured a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith and “The Slap” heard around the world. Pinkett Smith has remained quiet about the event until this week. Here’s what she had to say about the incident.

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Alopecia affects millions, including kids

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

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