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The Oscar night feud between Chris Rock and Will Smith has history

LOS ANGELES — It's a moment that's already been pored over like the Zapruder film, looked at from various feeds and angles and accounts: Will Smith slapping Chris Rock in the face Sunday night onstage at the Academy Awards.

Los Angeles Times

Will Smith and Chris Rock call a truce hours after Oscars smack, confirms Diddy

The boys looked like they may never be friends again after Will slapped Chris across the face in front of the world's cameras on Sunday night – but Diddy has confirmed it was already water under the bridge before the sun rose on Monday

Daily Mirror

'It's bullying' - Alopecia campaigners explain why Chris Rock's Oscars joke was so offensive

Two Northumberland women who have suffered from alopecia have spoken about why Chris Rock's joke mocking Jada Pinkett-Smith was "not okay"

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Review: The Oscars promised high drama. They got more than they bargained for

LOS ANGELES — It was the slap heard round the world, or at least among the dwindling population of TV viewers who still bother to watch the Oscars. Will Smith's hand connected with Chris Rock's face during a live broadcast of the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday evening, an awards…

Los Angeles Times

GMB viewers confused by Liam Payne's accent as he defends Will Smith slapping Chris Rock

Former One Direction star Liam Payne was talking about the shocking moment Will Smith smacked Chris Rock at the Oscars but GMB viewers got side-tracked by his accent.

Daily Record

Who is Jada Pinkett Smith and why does she shave her head?

People all over the world have been talking about last night's Oscars ceremony after Jada's husband Will Smith slapped Chris Rock over a GI Jane jibe about her buzzcut.

Daily Record

Liam Payne defends Will Smith in bizarre interview after Chris Rock Oscars slap

'But I had to leave my chair, I'll be honest with you, it cut me really deep, and I don't get deep about these things but I'm a big movie fan.'

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Rep Ayanna Pressley clarifies tweet thanking Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars

‘Shout out to all the husbands who defend their wives living with alopecia,’ congresswoman said in now-deleted tweet

The Independent UK

Oscars 2022: The men and their diamonds

From Timothée Chalamet’s 18k white gold and diamond pieces to drummer Travis Barker’s lapel pin, here’s what they wore

The Hindu

What California law says about Will Smith Chris Rock Oscars incident

The statute of limitations for simple assault and battery in California is 12 months - and the punishment is up to six months in jail

Wales Online

Four years on from #MeToo, the Oscars’ feminism has gone rapidly backwards

While the dial only seemed to be turning one way, the 94th Academy Awards was unexpectedly rich in sexist ‘her-indoors’ gags, undoing any progress

The Guardian - UK

Oscars: Academy statement after Will Smith's apology

One Twitter user wrote: "The joke was inappropriate"

Nottingham Post

Peter Andre wades into Will Smith and Chris Rock's Oscars row

Peter Andre, 49, commended Denzel Washington for consoling Will Smith after the actor hit Chris Rock at the Oscars

Daily Mirror

Tech & Science Daily: Dune sweeps Oscars with 6 wins

Parents are being encouraged to talk to their children about social media from a young age.

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Daily Mirror

Jamie Lee Curtis pays touching tribute to Betty White at Oscars with very special guest

Hearts were stolen by Jamie Lee Curtis at the Oscars when she walked out with an adorable puppy in hand and spoke about the legacy of animal rights activist, Betty White

Daily Mirror

What is alopecia after Jada Pinkett Smith mocked by Chris Rock over 'terrifying' hair loss

Will Smith's altercation with Chris Rock over a joke he made about Jada Pinkett Smith's baldness has been the talk of the town after the Oscars. But what is alopecia - the "terrifying" hair loss disorder that Jada suffers from?

Manchester Evening News

Will Smith posts for first time after attacking Chris Rock at Oscars 2022

It comes as fans are divided on either praising or condemning Will's actions

Daily Mirror

Holly Willoughby slams Will Smith and Chris Rock over Oscar slap but says 'we are human'

This Morning host Holly Willoughby 'found it hard' to discuss the controversial moment Will Smith hit Chris Rock at the Oscars, but said 'we are human' - despite slamming both stars over the incident

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Wales Online

Will Smith says he 'dressed up to choose chaos' in Oscars post

On social media the star said you 'can't take people from Philly anywhere'

Daily Record

Emotional Will Smith justifies attack on Chris Rock saying 'love makes you do crazy things'

Later in the evening after he smacked Chris Rock live on stage at the Oscars, Will was named the Best Actor and used his acceptance speech to apologise.

Evening Standard

Oscars 2022: Amid some tragic snubs, there were worthy winners - but this wasn’t a vintage year

It was nice to see Ariana DeBose, Jane Campion and Troy Kotsur make history - but our critic is already looking forward to 2023

The Guardian - UK

Jada Pinkett Smith: actor and wife of Will Smith has long been in line of fire

Will Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock at the Oscars after he made a joke referencing Pinkett Smith’s alopecia – but the couple have been targeted by gossip columnists for some time

Chronicle Live

Susanna Reid slams Will Smith 'assault' on Chris Rock at Oscars in GMB clash with Richard Madeley

Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid blased Will Smith for hitting Chris Rock at the Oscars on Sunday night

Salon

The slap that overshadowed the Oscars

Some wonderful historic moments happened before and after Will Smith hit Chris Rock. Will anyone remember?

The Guardian - UK

‘Violence instead of words’: Will Smith condemned for hitting Chris Rock at the Oscars

Bernardine Evaristo, Keir Starmer, Kathy Griffin and others respond to incident

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