Will Smith's Oscars ban forced Academy to break 30-year tradition for first time

The Academy broke a 30-year tradition at the Oscars after Will Smith's 10-year ban prevented him from presenting awards following the Chris Rock slapping incident in 2022 ...

Will Smith’s Oscars Slap Is the Culmination of Long, Complicated History

Will Smith slapped Chris Rock onstage at the Oscars after taking offense to a joke he told about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith.
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Did the Oscars lift Will Smith's ban? Viral claim about actor set to make on stage apology over Chris Rock slap debunked

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 30: Will Smith attends Apple Original Films' "Emancipation" Los Angeles premiere at Regency Village Theatre on November 30, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo ...
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Did Will Smith delay surprise ‘Bel-Air’ cameo over his Chris Rock Oscars slap?

Peacock’s “Bel-Air” ended with a surprise cameo from Will Smith. The series, which premiered in 2022 and aired for four seasons, starred Jabari Banks and was a “reimagined” version of Smith’s “The ...
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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: ‘Stranger Things,’ Will Smith, and the Spirit Awards

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Will Smith’s Valentine’s Day presents to his family and highlights ...