In many ways, the world has moved on from “the slap heard around the world,” but the 2022 incident – which saw Will Smith assault Chris Rock at the year’s Academy Awards over a joke made about his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith – still haunts Will.

Beyond the award show penalty and public blowback he suffered as a result, the OSCAR winner recently revealed the history-making moment caused him even more pain and embarrassment behind the scenes.

In a rare reflection on the controversial altercation, a teary-eyed Smith looked back on the attack with remorse and gave fans a detailed view of how he dealt with the aftermath.

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Sha’Carri Richardson can’t race her way out of the headlines engulfing her at present.

As reported, the Olympic medalist was arrested and charged with domestic violence after an incident involving her boyfriend, Christian Coleman.

And, while he went on record to defend her, the drama doesn’t look set to subside because footage of the melée has surfaced.

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Lifetime released the trailer for the seductive thriller ‘I’ll Never Let You Go’ starring Meagan Good. And soaked in suspense.

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Loni Love has spoken up and out about Tamar Braxton‘s apology for calling her “big back Cadillac.”

The pair previously starred on ‘The Real’ together, but saw their relationship fracture when Braxton was axed from the show.

In the years that followed, the outspoken reality star hasn’t held back about her dislike for Love. Case in point, her jaw-dropping remarks about the comic back in May on Nene Leakes’ podcast.

Expressing regret, she would eventually apologize.

Now, Loni has responded.

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Calling all Ozians! Go behind-the-scenes with ‘Wicked: For Good’ in an exclusive look that’s pure magic.

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It’s almost time to meet ‘HIM’!

The full-length trailer has been unleashed for the fiercely anticipated horror, which stars Tyriq Withers and Marlon Wayans.

Directed by Justin Tipping and produced by Jordan Peele, the film chronicles the story of a college quarterback who is roped into a sinister world by his idol to see what he is willing to sacrifice for fame.

With a September 19 theatrical release set, audiences have been gifted an expanded look at the compelling chaos that awaits in the much-buzzed-about movie.

Watch the latest look at ‘HIM’ below…

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Eddie Griffin may have been among the celebrities making headlines for their heartfelt tributes shortly after the announcement of Malcolm-Jamal Warner‘s death last month, but – like Tracee Ellis Ross – he’s now in hot water for his latest comments about the late actor.

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In a recent radio interview, Brooke Hogan opened up about her father Hulk Hogan’s sudden death, revealing she has serious questions about the circumstances surrounding his passing.

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Sony Pictures Animation is cooking up a ‘Spider-Punk’ animated feature, with Oscar-winner Daniel Kaluuya and Ajon Singh tapped to co-write.

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Emma Mackey takes the lead in ‘Ella McCay,’  the first trailer for which has been released.

The actress stars alongside Jamie Lee Curtis and Ayo Edebiri in the flick, which promises to deliver many a laugh.

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It seems like President Donald Trump has his sights on Gayle King. Because the political polarizer veered onto his Truth Social platform to slam her about potentially losing her show.

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Courtney Taylor is bringing grit, grace, and quiet fire to Prime Video’s ‘Ballard,’ the new cold case drama led by Maggie Q.

That Grape Juice caught up with the rising star to talk about playing Detective Samira Parker, a woman doing high-stakes work with low-level resources. From long days on set to layered character choices, she proves she’s one to watch. If ‘Ballard’ is about justice, Taylor is its beating heart.

Taylor spoke with TGJ’s Chet Kincaid about stepping into a more grounded, dramatic role after standout comedic turns on Insecure and Abbott Elementary, the emotional layers of her ‘Ballard’ character, and more.

‘Ballard’ is streaming now on Prime Video.

Watch the EXCLUSIVE interview above.

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