Arts Oct 27 D.L. Hughley on confronting Bill Cosby and the power of comedy By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins
Arts Apr 08 Academy bans Will Smith from Oscars for 10 years after Chris Rock slap The motion picture academy on Friday banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards. By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press
Arts Apr 01 Oscars producer says LAPD was ready to arrest Will Smith at the award show Chris Rock was “very dismissive” of the idea, Will Packer said. By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press
Nation Mar 31 Watch 9:51 Slapping incident at the Oscars sparks difficult but important conversations Four days after the shocking events at this year's Oscars, the fallout is not over yet. The Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences says it is considering disciplinary action against Will Smith. Author and film critic Eisa Nefertari Ulen,… By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas, Aaron Foley
Arts Mar 30 Academy exploring consequences for Will Smith after refusing to leave Oscars The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences said that Will Smith was asked to leave to Sunday's Oscars after hitting Chris Rock but refused. By Jake Coyle, Associated Press
Mar 29 Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock, says he was 'out of line' By Jake Coyle, Associated Press Will Smith has apologized to Chris Rock for slapping the comedian onstage at Sunday's Oscars, writing in a statement that he was "out of line" and "wrong."… Continue reading
Sep 19 Chris Rock says he has COVID-19, urges vaccination By Associated Press Chris Rock on Sunday said he has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and sent a message to anyone still on the fence: “Get vaccinated.”… Continue reading
Mar 15 Oscars were 'tone-deaf' on Asians, Academy members say By Corinne Segal The Oscars drew on Asian stereotypes in a "tone-deaf" approach to the community this year, 25 members of the Academy who are of Asian descent said in a letter. Continue reading