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OSCAR bosses have finally spoken out to condemn Will Smith slapping Chris Rock and confirmed they are launching a formal review' In a short statement, the Academy made it clear they will not be taking Best Actor winner Will's actions lightly. An official spokesperson said: "The Academy condemns the actions of Mr.

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Harry Styles has announced the first single from his third studio album, Harry's House. "As It Was" will arrive this Thursday, March 31, roughly seven weeeks in advance of the forthcoming record's May 20 release date via Columbia Records.

Caroline Polachek has announced that she'll be pulling out of her three remaining dates in support of Dua Lipa's Future Nostalgia tour after tearing her ankle. She shared the news on Instagram late Sunday night — uploading a tearful selfie, several photos of the injury, an image of a cloudy sky, and a concert shot of herself bathed in red light on stage.

Lil Uzi Vert and Nigo have shared a video for "Heavy," their collaboration from the Bape founder's guest-filled new album I Know Nigo. In the video, Uzi and Nigo show off their jewelry collections and get fitted for chains.

statement. “We have officially started a formal review around the incident and will explore further action and consequences in accordance with our Bylaws, Standards of Conduct and California law.”According to the Academy’s Standards of Conduct, adopted four years ago in response to the #MeToo movement and the expulsion of Harvey Weinstein over sexual assault charges, disciplinary action against Smith could range from a private reprimand to explusion from the Academy and the revocation of the Best Oscar he won for “King Richard.”The standards outline what is deemed as “unacceptable conduct” for members — including “physical contact that is uninvited” — and lists the potential discipline Smith could face for this unprecedented incident in Oscars history.Smith’s onstage attack on Rock after the comedian made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, could fall under several provisions of the Rules of Conduct, from the ban on uninvited physical contact to the broader decree, “Members should act in a manner consistent with the good reputation of the Academy.”Academy rules give the Board of Governors broad leeway in the penalties they can levy, although there’s no precedent for revoking an Oscar because of personal conduct.

Olivia Bowen channelled her inner Rihanna as she showed off her bump in a slew of stunning and stylish snaps.Taking to her Instagram page on Monday, the 28 year old took inspiration from the Barbadian singer as she wore a revealing bright blue halterneck top that showed off her pregnant figure.The former Love Island star, who is expecting her first child with husband Alex Bowen, added to the look with a matching blue miniskirt that showed a glimpse of her thigh tattoo. With her lusciously sleek locks pulled into a side ponytail, reality star Olivia wore a coat of sultry make-up that consisted of deep plum-coloured lipstick.

Denise Van Outen is reportedly back in touch with her ex Jay Kay following her split from Eddie Boxshall.The 47 year old broke up with Eddie in January this year after it had been reported that she had discovered a series of secret messages on his phone to other women. And now it has been claimed that Denise is "speaking again" with Jamiroquai singer Jay - who she dated for three years and before going their separate ways in 2001.

All eyes have been on Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith after the Oscars. Will, 53, made the decision to hit presenter Chris Rock, 57, after the comedian joked he couldn't wait to see Jada, 50, in the next G.I. Jane film – a reference to the actress' bald head, which she shaved after years of suffering with hair loss condition alopecia.

Chris Rock is said to have made another quip backstage just moments after Will Smith struck the comedian to the face. The Suicide Squad actor was awarded his first ever Oscar at last night’s ceremony, Sunday 27 March, but many have claimed the 53 year old’s glory was tarnished by his actions earlier on in the evening. Chris was on stage hosting, when he made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith and her shaved head.

While Will Smith slapping presenter Chris Rock will go down as one of the most shocking moments in Oscars history, it will also surely be included in any future montage of jaw-dropping unscripted awards show moments. From streakers to improvised kisses to, yes, Kanye West, below we run down some of the most shocking and memorable unscripted awards show moments in history.In one of the most shocking unplanned moments in award show history, Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech for Best Female Video at the 2009 MTV Music Awards.

the heartwarming (and yes, the unfortunate happenings, too). As for team Lifestyle, our focus was on the love — the love that was on display on the red carpet between our favorites and their significant others. Plenty of couples showed up for the biggest night in film ready to support their partners, whether they were putting on the whole show, being nominated for a performance or just enjoying the industry’s biggest night.

Jada Pinkett-Smith has been fearlessly tackling the covers of ESSENCE with style, grace, and the utmost confidence as only she could. Between the year of her lead roles in both Jason’s Lyric and Set It Off, the Red Table Talk host has racked up a total of 11 covers since her January 1995 cover celebrating the 25th anniversary of ESSENCE.

Jeff Ross is turning his attention towards Chris Rock after the altercation with Will Smith at the 2022 Academy Awards.

Rush members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson have paid tribute to their “musical brother” Taylor Hawkins in a new post.The Foo Fighters drummer died on Friday night (March 25) at the age of 50. The band announced the news in a statement on social media; no cause of death was given.“The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of Taylor Hawkins,” the statement read.

Jon Hamm stepped out in style for some of the Oscars' biggest after-parties, and he had a special lady on his arm — his girlfriend, Anna Osceola.The  alum, 51, and Osceola made their red carpet debut as a couple while posing for pics at both the party and the Mercedes-Benz viewing party Sunday night.Hamm looked as dapper as ever in a striped, velvet tuxedo jacket and black pants, while the 33-year-old actress opted for something a bit bolder. Osceola rocked a multi-colored floral and geometric print long-sleeved dress, which featured a thigh-high slit, showing off her black, strappy sandals.The couple is believed to have met in 2015 when Osceola appeared on the final episode of, in which she played a secretary at the retreat Hamm's character, Don Draper, ends up at, but it's unclear when they started dating.While Hamm and Osceola have kept their relationship pretty private, they have been spotted out and about over the last few years.The pair was last seen enjoying some Super Bowl Sunday activities ahead of the big game last month and before that were spotted enjoying their time together while on an Italian vacation in September 2021.Before coupling up with Osceola, Hamm was in a long-term relationship with Jennifer Westfeldt.

Dionne Warwick isn't letting anything slow her down. The 81-year-old songstress chatted with ET's Kevin Frazier ahead of the March 24 premiere of her Las Vegas residency, «An Intimate Evening With Ms. Dionne Warwick,» where she spoke about her social media fun, time in Vegas and new music.«Everything in Vegas has changed from the very first time I worked here to the present,» the singer noted.

shared similar shots on his Instagram page, gushing, «On Saturday, the woman of my dreams blessed my entire world by saying 'Yes.' Morgan Lyn Simianer, I can’t wait for my life with you by my side.»A post shared by MORGAN SIMIANER (@morgannlyn)The couple told , who was first to report the news, that they got engaged over the weekend in Dallas, Texas, at the HALL Arts Hotel. Simianer was lured to the hotel under the pretense that she was there for an interview, only to discover Burleson there waiting for her, the outlet said. The Netflix star was further surprised by her new fiancé, when she walked into a post-engagement party with her family and friends, reported.Burleson, who's been dating Simianer since early 2021, told the outlet that he popped the question with a Kay Jewelers custom Neil Lane marquise diamond ring, noting that the 2 and 3/4-carat diamond was set among a halo of diamonds on an 18K yellow gold band.«After our first date, I knew I wanted to be with Morgan for the rest of my life, and this weekend, I asked her to be my forever, she blessed me by saying yes,» Burleson told the outlet.The bride-to-be was equally thrilled about the proposal, gushing, «I'm so excited I get to marry my best friend.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that a formal investigation will be conducted after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 94th annual Oscars.

The 2022 Oscars took a moment during Sunday night’s broadcast to pay tribute to "The Godfather" film series.  Director Francis Ford Coppola, Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro took the stage at the 94th Annual Academy Awards to celebrate the iconic crime-drama’s 50th anniversary.  After Sean "Diddy" Combs introduced the three stars, Coppola, 82, Pacino, 81, and DeNiro, 79, all joined together on stage to thank the "legends" that brought the film together years ago. Al Pacino, Francis Ford Coppola and Robert DeNiro took the stage at the 2022 Oscars to celebrate "The Godfather's" 50th year anniversary.  (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images) "I feel moments like this should be sincere and brief, and I'm so grateful for my wonderful friends to come here to help me celebrate with you," the film's director, Coppola, said of Pacino and DeNiro.  "This project that we began 50 years ago with really the most extraordinary collaborators, many of them legends and so many of them that I can't take the time to list them all, but you know them all well," he continued.

Ed Sheeran headed to court Friday after two musicians accused him of ripping off part of their 2015 song “Oh Why”.

ED Sheeran arrived in court today for the start of a £3million legal battle over the copyright of his hit song Shape of You. The singer-songwriter wore a dark suit and tie as he appeared at the High Court in London this morning.

Camila Cabello is spoiling us right now, isn't she? Not only is she set to unleash Ed Sheeran collaboration Bam Bam on March 4 (we've had a sneaky listen and it's AMAZING), but she's finally revealed details of her upcoming album Familia.

Adele’s latest album ’30’ and The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours‘ single ‘Save Your Tears’ were the world’s best-selling records of 2021.Music industry body the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has revealed that Adele’s 2021 album sold more than five million copies in two months. It’s also the biggest-selling record on vinyl and CD.The Weeknd’s ‘Save Your Tears, which was released in 2020, topped the charts in 18 countries and was streamed 2.15billion times. In 2020, The Weekend also had the biggest record of the year with his other ‘After Hours’ single ‘Blinding Lights’.You can see the rankings below.Top 10 global singles 2021:01 The Weeknd – ‘Save Your Tears’ (2.15billion streams)02 The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber – ‘ STAY’ (2.07billion streams)03 Dua Lipa – ‘Levitating’ (1.88billion streams)04 BTS – ‘Butter’ (1.76billion streams)05 Olivia Rodrigo – ‘drivers license’ (1.73billion streams)06 Justin Bieber (ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon) – ‘Peaches’ (1.72billion streams)07 The Weeknd – ‘Blinding Lights’ (1.61billion streams)08 Olivia Rodrigo – ‘good 4 u’ (1.61billion streams)09 Lil Nas X – ‘MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)’ (1.60billion streams)10 Ed Sheeran – ‘Bad Habits’ (1.57billion streams)Top 10 global albums 2021:01. Adele – ’30’02. Olivia Rodrigo – ‘Sour’03. Justin Bieber – ‘Justice’04. Ed Sheeran – ‘=’05. The Weeknd – ‘After Hours’06. Dua Lipa – ‘Future Nostalgia’07. The Kid LAROI – F Love (Mix Tape)08. ABBA – ‘Voyage’09. Morgan Wallen – ‘Dangerous: The Double Album’10. Doja Cat – ‘Planet Her’The three album charts compiled by the IFPI (overall sales, physical sales and vinyl) “reflect the truly global nature of the industry today,” chief executive Frances Moore told the BBC, “with albums by artists

Bad Boy Chiller Crew have landed their first-ever UK Top Five album thanks to their new mixtape ‘Disrespectful’.In a close week, which saw the Bradford boys and Sea Power vying for Number One, Ed Sheeran ended up taking back the top spot with his latest album, ‘=’. Bad Boy Chiller Crew earned this week’s highest new entry at Number Two.“We’ve got nothing but love for our fans, thank you,” the group told The Official Charts.

In a close week which saw new entries from Bad Boy Chiller Crew and Sea Power vying for Number 1, Ed Sheeran reclaims the top spot with = (Equals), as Bad Boy Chiller Crew boast this week’s highest new entry with Disrespectful. 

SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo claims Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart once more.

BTS have been named IFPI's Global Recording Artist of the Year Award, beating the likes of Taylor Swift, Adele and Drake to the top spot.

Sea Power could be heading for their first Number 1 album with Everything Was Forever, as they lead a very close Top 5 on the Official Albums Chart Update.

MUSIC mogul and entrepreneur Jamal Edwards has died at the age of 31. Tributes have poured in for the music industry pioneer, DJ, and founder of SBTV - who helped launch Ed Sheeran and Jessie J to global fame.