By Brian Stelter, CNN Business After slapping presenter Chris Rock on stage at last weekend’s Academy Awards, Will Smith announced in a statement Friday that he has resigned from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences. “I am resigning from membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and will accept any
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By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Will Smith has issued an apology for striking presenter Chris Rock at Sunday’s Academy Awards. In a post on Instagram on Monday afternoon, Smith called his behavior “unacceptable and inexcusable.” “Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN Sunday night wasn’t the first time Chris Rock had joked about Jada Pinkett Smith, but it may have been his last. Her husband, Will Smith, stormed on stage at the 94th Academy Awards after Rock joked “Jada I love you, ‘G.I. Jane 2,’ can’t wait to see it” and hit
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN By now it seems like everyone has seen or heard about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at Sunday’s Academy Awards after Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Smith issued an apology to Rock on Monday, saying he “reacted emotionally” to the joke. “I would like to
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By Scottie Andrew and Leah Asmelash, CNN So … those Oscars were somethin’, huh? Though a certain slap heard around the world may have stolen the show, this year’s Academy Awards were full of moments that filled us with joy and even moved us to tears. From Troy Kotsur’s history-making win to a full performance
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By Chloe Melas The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in a statement issued on Monday condemned the actions of best actor winner Will Smith after the “King Richard” star stormed the stage and slapped presenter Chris Rock in the face during Sunday’s Oscars ceremony. “The Academy condemns the actions of Mr. Smith at
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By Marnie Hunter, CNN Mask mandates in the United States are speeding toward what could be their final frontier: transportation. In less than a month, the rule requiring masks on planes, in airports and on other means of public transportation is set to expire. And it could happen sooner, if US airlines have any say
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN Jessica Chastain won the best actress Oscar on Sunday night for “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” and used the moment to highlight an issue close to the heart of the woman she portrayed. Chastain took up the mantle of Tammy Faye Bakker Messner, the late TV evangelist who would later
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By Marianne Garvey, CNN Phil Collins and Genesis performed a final concert Saturday night at London’s 02 arena. Collins, who has been dealing with health issues, was joined by keyboardist Tony Banks and guitarist Mike Rutherford to make the announcement. Collins performed sitting down. The band had been touring “The Last Domino? Tour” after a
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By Scottie Andrew, CNN In Siân Heder’s Oscar-winning coming-of-age film “CODA,” the Rossi family living room is a place the foursome gathers for big conversations — from the difficult and awkward to the celebratory. The cozy sea-green space is where teenage Ruby, the sole hearing member of a deaf family, chides her parents for engaging
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Sunday night wasn’t the first time Chris Rock had joked about Jada Pinkett Smith, but it may have been his last. Her husband, Will Smith, stormed on stage at the 94th Academy Awards after Rock joked “Jada I love you, ‘G.I. Jane 2,’ can’t wait to see it” and hit
Continue Reading By Scottie Andrew and Leah Asmelash, CNN So … those Oscars were somethin’, huh? Though a certain slap heard around the world may have stolen the show, this year’s Academy Awards were full of moments that filled us with joy and even moved us to tears. From Troy Kotsur’s history-making win to a full performance
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By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Chris Rock will not be pressing charges against Will Smith following their onstage altercation at this year’s Oscars, the Los Angeles Police Department has said. Smith appeared to strike Rock at Sunday night’s ceremony after the comedian made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head as he presented
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By Dakin Andone, CNN The death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins shook the music world this weekend, with fans and musicians everywhere reeling from the news of his passing at age 50. The circumstances of Hawkins’ death remain largely unclear, but here’s what we know so far. He had a 25-year career with Foo
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Jacopo Prisco, CNN Atop an idyllic hill in the Italian Riviera sits a tiny village with a big dream: becoming an independent nation. The Principality of Seborga already has its own flag, national anthem, passports, stamps, currency and, of course, a monarch. It hopes to one day back them up with legal recognition of its
Continue Reading By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Chris Rock will not be pressing charges against Will Smith following their onstage altercation at this year’s Oscars, the Los Angeles Police Department has said. Smith appeared to strike Rock at Sunday night’s ceremony after the comedian made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head as he presented
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Oscar Holland, CNN Contributors: Angie Orellana Hernandez, CNN After last year’s limited-capacity event, the Academy Awards returned in full force Sunday evening — and the red carpet was back to something resembling its glamorous best, too. Though the event was delayed from its usual February slot for a second consecutive year due to Covid-19, there
Continue Reading By CNN Staff After last year’s limited-capacity event, the Academy Awards returned in full force Sunday evening — and the red carpet was back to something resembling its glamorous best, too. Though the event was delayed from its usual February slot for a second consecutive year due to Covid-19, there was barely a mask in
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN Will Smith won his first Academy Award on Sunday night and offered his apologies to the Academy and others for an earlier incident in which the actor appeared to strike presenter Chris Rock. He tearfully accepted the award for his role as Richard Williams, the father of Venus and Serena
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By Lisa Respers France and Stephanie Elam, CNN Chris Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head, which did not appear to go over well with her husband Will Smith. While presenting the award for best documentary, Rock joked, “Jada I love you, ‘G.I. Jane 2,’ can’t wait to see it.” The camera
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