Arts Apr 08 Academy bans Will Smith from Oscars for 10 years after Chris Rock slap By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press
Arts Apr 01 Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap Smith's resignation came two days after the academy met to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Smith for violations against the group's standards of conduct. By Lynn Elbar, 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
Mar 28 Watch 6:34 Breaking down the major moments from the Academy Awards By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet Ripple effects continued Monday after some unscripted drama at Sunday night’s Academy Awards ceremony, as actor Will Smith struck presenter Chris Rock on stage. But there are also many other highlights to explore. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and… Continue watching
Mar 28 Academy condemns Will Smith’s actions during Oscars, exploring consequences By Jake Coyle, Associated Press In a statement Monday, the film academy said it will also "explore further action and consequences in accordance with our Bylaws, Standards of Conduct and California law."… Continue reading
Apr 12 Will Smith film departs Georgia over voting restrictions By Jake Coyle, Associated Press The film is the largest and most high profile production to depart the state since Georgia's Legislature passed a law that introduced stiffer voter identification requirements for absentee balloting. Continue reading
Jun 10 Watch In Louisville, thousands of mourners remember ‘The Greatest’ By PBS News Hour Late sports icon Muhammad Ali began his final journey through the streets of his hometown on Friday. Accompanied by pallbearers such as Will Smith and Mike Tyson, a 17-car motorcade escorted the boxing champion’s casket through Louisville to Cave Hill… Continue watching