The act of violence against Chris Rock at the Academy Awards this Sunday (March 27) is set to have the famed comedian crying all the way to the bank.

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With moving musical performances, stunning categorical upsets, and the slap heard around the world among the reasons the 94th annual Academy Awards ws one of the ceremony’s most memorable yet, that combo has proven just the mixture needed to raise the ailing award show out of its multi-year ratings slump.

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Film and television star Anthony Anderson and his wife of 22 years are bringing their marriage to a close, court documents reveal.

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Will Smith is taking the high road.

Just a day after making headlines around the world for slapping Chris Rock during the Academy Awards for making a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett, the ‘King Richard’ star has come to apologize for the incident.

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When the credits rolled on the Oscars 2022, attention immediately turned to the afterparties.

And, as is customary, the Vanity Fair Oscar Afterparty was one of the hottest spots.

Held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, the star-studded event magnetized some of Hollywood’s most notable names.

After an eventful evening, Will Smith took center stage with his family – wife Jada Pinkett Smith, sons Jaden and Trey, and daughter Willow.

Also in attendance were Kelly Rowland, Ciara, Russell Wilson, Zendaya, Megan Thee Stallion, Normani, Gabrielle Union, Tiffany Haddish, Tyler Perry, Rita Ora, Janelle Monae, Serena Williams, Michael B. Jordan, and more.

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Kim Kardashian is clearing the air.

For, she is now giving more insight behind her controversial “work” comments.

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The slap heard and seen around the world is still ringing in the ears and mouths of shocked onlookers a day later.

Sunday night (March 27), shortly ahead of accepting his first Academy Award ever, legendary actor Will Smith smacked Chris Rock for delivering a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith, and her battle with alopecia. Though he later apologized for the incident, the damage had been done as social media ignited with debates about the appropriateness of the occurrence given the time and venue.

Among those leading the conversation are Smith and Rock’s fellow celebrities. Look inside to see what the likes of Nicki Minaj, Lil Kim, Cher, Tiffany Haddish, Lil Nas X, 50 Cent, and others had to say.

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New updates have arrived on last night’s on-air assault between Will Smith and Chris Rock.

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In an era of award shows of every kind watching their ratings tumble to historic lows, the Academy Awards announced the inaugural “fan-favorite” award as a mean to turn the tide and increase engagement.

Relying on audiences to vote on their favorite movie of 2021, fans of the year’s most talked about motion pictures took to Twitter in droves to ensure their fave was unveiled as the first winner of the honor.

Upon its announcement, Amazon’s Camila Cabello-led ‘Cinderella’ was leading the race to the Oscar finish line (as we reported here).  By voting’s close on March 3, however, a new frontrunner had emerged.

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The credits are done rolling at the 94th Annual Academy Awards, known more commonly as the 2022 Oscars.  Hailing from the Los Angeles Dolby Theatre, the night saw the year’s most notable movie releases honored for their multi-layered contributions to the world of film.

Like any memorable ceremony, it was the unscripted moments that made for the most resonating – namely those inspiring acceptance speeches.

Keen to see who got the opportunity to deliver one?  See the full list of winners inside:

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‘Ali’ and ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’ are not only regarded as two of Will Smith‘s best motion pictures, but many hail the masterpieces as two of the century’s greatest cinematic offerings.

And while both were recognized with nominations by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in their years of eligibility (2002 and 2007 respectively), neither nabbed a golden statuette for Smith – a loss many critics still deem a misstep on behalf of the Academy.

Sunday (March 27) brought with it what may be redemption, however, when Will walked away with the Best Actor trophy for his acclaimed performance as Richard Williams – father of legendary tennis sisters Serena and Venus Williams – in 2021’s ‘King Richard.’

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