Beyoncé may open Oscars 2022 broadcast: report

Oscars producer Will Packer is unfolding details of the events that occurred at the 2022 Oscars.  In a preview clip of an upcoming "Good Morning America" interview, which was obtained by Variety, the producer reportedly shared that the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) was there and ready to arrest Will Smith if Chris Rock chose to press charges after the "King Richard" star slapped him.  "They were saying, you know, this is battery, was a word they used in that moment.They said we will go get him. We are prepared.

Will Smith on Tuesday to discuss his attack on Chris Rock, individuals with knowledge of the matter told Variety.Academy President David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson talked to the actor on Zoom about the fallout from the assault during Sunday’s Oscars telecast. The talk lasted for roughly 30 minutes, according to a source.

Chris Rock seems to be keeping it positive in spite of what happened at the Oscars. He was spotted in his car heading out of his comedy gig at the Wilbur Theater in Boston. The Everybody Hates Chris star was all smiles after what seemed to be a successful show.

It appears the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences is standing behind its statement that Will Smith was "asked to leave the ceremony and refused" after the actor slapped presenter Chris Rock, a source tells Fox News.   A source at the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences told Fox News that the Academy also looks forward to the April 18th meeting where disciplinary actions may be taken.The source added that they believe the "King Richard" star did violate the Academy’s Standards of Conduct.

his slap of Chris Rock on stage.Speaking about the controversy on “The View” on Thursday, Goldberg, who serves on the Academy’s board of governors, said she understands why Smith was asked to leave the show rather than being told to exit the ceremony.“I’m going to tell you why he got the option. Picture, well, OK, they come back from break, now if he’s in some sort of state and he’s struggling and they’re trying to get him out the door and it’s still on camera,” Goldberg said.

he slapped Rock, multiple sources told The Post.“No one ever asked Chris if Will should leave. They never consulted him.

Will Smith to leave after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, despite claiming that the actor didn’t comply with requests to go, according to a new report.The Academy released a statement Wednesday to “clarify that Mr. Smith was asked to leave the ceremony and refused” — but sources claim the organization never attempted to give the “King Richard” actor the boot, TMZ reported.In fact, show producer Will Packer told Smith he could stay, TMZ reported, citing sources with direct knowledge who attended the show.

Daniel Radcliffe has never been more relatable. The Harry Potter star, 32, appeared on Good Morning Britan March 31 to promote his new movie The Lost City and was asked about the 2022 Oscar slap. Instead of revealing if he sides more with Will Smith, 53, or with Chris Rock, 57, Daniel made it clear that he’s over the whole thing.

Will Smith to leave Sunday’s Oscars ceremony after he slapped Chris Rock. However, sources close to the situation are refuting that the actor was ever formally urged to leave the show. It appears that in the chaos that surrounded the altercation, the Academy and the show’s producer sent mixed message about whether or not Smith should be expelled from the event.In an update about pending disciplinary action against Smith on Wednesday, the organization said that Smith “refused” to leave the Dolby Theater.

A new video angle from Sunday night's Oscars ceremony shows Jada Pinkett Smith laughing at Chris Rock's comment immediately after Will Smith slapped him. Smith stormed the Oscars stage and slapped Rock after he made a joke about Pinkett Smith's bald head while presenting an award. "Will Smith just smacked the s--- out of me," Rock said as Smith walked off the stage.

Setting the record straight. Chris Rock appeared to deny that Will Smith has reached out after slapping him at the Oscars.

A new angle from the 2022 Oscars has viewers asking even more questions about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock. In footage taken from the floor of the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Jada Pinkett Smith appears to laugh at her husband’s scuffle with the comedian.

Jada Pinkett Smith's reaction to the Oscars drama is being seen from a different angle.

Chris Rock reeling from Will Smith slapping him onstage at the 2022 Oscars on Sunday (March 27) has emerged online.Smith took offence to a joke that Rock made about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, while he was presenting an award. He said, “Jada, I love you.

Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars ‘still triggers him in some way’. On Sunday evening at the Academy Awards, Smith struck Rock live on stage after the comedian made a quip about Jada Pinkett Smith’s short haircut, apparently unaware that she has alopecia. While Smith has since issued a public apology, the Academy has launched a formal investigation into the incident, stating in a recent statement that the actor ‘was asked to leave’ the awards ceremony but ‘refused’.

WILL SMITH has issued a grovelling public apology to Chris Rock – as he battles to save his career. The actor, whose Oscar win is “under review” following his now infamous slap, confirmed his behaviour was “unacceptable and inexcusable”.

Gallery: Ghosts, poltergeists and spirits! You'll never believe which stars have had SUPERNATURAL experiences! (BANG Showbiz)The 'Upshaws' actress - who rose to prominence as a writer on 'The Chris Rock Show' back in the late 1990s - went on to explain that she "felt so awful" for her friend Chris and claimed that it was "gross" to see Will go up to collect the Best Actor award for his role in 'King Richard' less than an hour after the incident. Speaking on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show', she said: "I just felt so awful for my friend Chris.

In the rippling wake of Will Smith’s reaction to Chris Rock’s joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday, many are calling for the organization to strip Smith of his coveted golden statue. The actor took home the best actor award for his portrayal of Venus and Serena Williams’ father, Richard Williams in "King Richard," and what was supposed to be a grandiose night of celebration for his performance has since turned into a loud cry for Smith to have the honor rescinded as punishment for the slap, which was seen by millions across the world.

Chris Rock finally opened up about the slapping incident with Will Smith that took place on-stage at the Academy Awards at his comedy show in Boston on Wednesday March 30. Chris admitted he’s “still processing” the shocking incident as he performed at the Wilbur Theater. “What’s up, Boston?” he reportedly asked the crowd, before adding: “How was your weekend?!” As the comedy show attendees apparently started getting rowdy and screaming things like, “Sue him Chris, sue him,” he spoke out.

Shortly after Will Smith and Chris Rock’s confrontation during the 2022 Oscars, the Academy requested the departure of the King Richard star.

said it had begun disciplinary hearings against the Oscar-winning “King Richard” star after his on-stage slapping of Chris Rock (who made a joke directed at Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair, despite her alopecia diagnosis), adding that Smith could face various sanctions for violating code of conduct, including suspension and expulsion.  “Things unfolded in a way we could not have anticipated,” the Academy said in a statement. “While we would like to clarify that Mr. Smith was asked to leave the ceremony and refused, we also recognize we could have handled the situation differently.”It didn’t take long for people to chime in with their thoughts, offering bewilderment at the organization’s inability to properly lead its own ceremony.

slapping Chris Rock, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences said Wednesday, as the organization began initiating disciplinary proceedings against the actor for violating their code of conduct.“Things unfolded in a way we could not have anticipated,” the academy said.“While we would like to clarify that Mr. Smith was asked to leave the ceremony and refused, we also recognize we could have handled the situation differently,” the group added.The academy said Smith will be able to defend himself in a written response before the board meets again on April 18.Disciplinary action for the actor could include expulsion, suspension, or other sanctions.Smith on Sunday night stormed the stage and smacked Rock before returning to his seat to scream profanity at the presenter, who had made a crack about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith‘s baldness.After the primetime meltdown, Smith stayed at the award’s ceremony and even received a standing ovation while accepting a Best Actor Oscar for his role in “King Richard.”In the days since the shocking televised slap, the academy has released numerous statements “condemning” and expressing outrage over Smith’s behavior.The group on Wednesday continued denouncing Smith.“Mr.

After Will Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock at the Oscars on Sunday, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has started its "disciplinary proceedings" against the "King Richard" star. "The Board of Governors today initiated disciplinary proceedings against Mr.

More details about the investigation into Will Smith following him hitting Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards over the weekend have been revealed.

Beyoncé goes, she always steals the show.Following a particularly exciting Academy Awards on Sunday, March 27, Bey and her husband, Jay-Z, made their way to an exclusive after-party at the Chateau Marmont. The songstress avoided being snapped by paparazzi at the after-party, but she did end up posting a series of photos on her Instagram days after the event.

Tom Segura delivered a fiery take on the viral Oscars moment that saw Will Smith slap comedian Chris Rock after the funnyman delivered a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, that offended the "King Richard" star. Celebrities and ordinary people alike are all weighing in on the infamous television moment seen and heard by millions worldwide. According to Segura, Smith acted like a person who is far removed from the reality of consequences for ill action.

The Smith family is clearly still processing their eventful weekend.

Reliving Sunday’s drama. Wanda Sykes, who cohosted the 94th annual Academy Awards, opened up about her perspective on Chris Rock and Will Smith’s onstage confrontation.

“I saw Chris [Rock] at Guy [Oseary] ‘s party,” Wanda Sykes told Ellen DeGeneres on the Mar. 30 episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, “and soon as I walked up to him, the first thing that he said was, ‘I’m so sorry.'” Wanda, 58, spoke about her experience hosting the 2022 Oscars and the fallout from Will Smith slapping Chris, 57. Wanda asked him why he was apologizing. “He was like, ‘it was supposed to be your night. You, Amy [Schumer], and Regina [Hall] were doing such a great job. I’m so sorry. Now, this is going to be about this.’ That’s who Chris is.”

Will Smith’s infamous Oscars slap will go down in history as one of the most outrageous entertainment and live television moments, and the world can’t stop talking about it.Unfortunately, after Will Smith assaulted Chris Rock, all the historic moments at the 94th Academy Awards were overshadowed, and some celebrities like Zoë Kravitz reacted to the violent act.The 33-year-old actress took to social media to share a photo of herself on the red carpet with the caption: “Here’s a picture of my dress at the show where we are apparently assaulting people on stage now.”A post shared by Zoë Kravitz (@zoeisabellakravitz)Kravitz was among the crowd when Smith stormed the stage after Rock poked fun at Jada Pinkett Smith and compared her to Demi Moore in her role of “G.I. Jane.”Less than 24 hours after his shocking behavior, the Oscar-winning actor offered a public apology to Chris Rock, the members of the Academy, the producers, the attendees, and everyone who watched around the world.

More and more stars are opening up about Will Smith’s fight with Chris Rock during the Oscars on Sunday night — including one of the evening’s hosts!

Standing by his brother. While Chris Rock has yet to comment on Will Smith‘s apology for slapping him at the Oscars, his brother Tony Rock made it clear that he has not forgiven the recent Academy Award winner.

Amy Schumer is still recovering from the shocking incident that took place while she was hosting the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday.

After slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars on Sunday night, a resurfaced clip has shown Will Smith showing his pretend slapping technique to a young fan who asked him how he faked fights in movies.The world was rocked after watching the Fresh Prince Of Bel Air actor's physical altercation with Chris during the ceremony - with stars such as Jim Carrey saying he "should have been arrested". And now TMZ has obtained a video of the 53 year old actor while he was on a junket for his movie King Richard, for which he won the Oscar for Best Actor, back in November last year. During the clip, an adorable young fan named Chris asked Will how to fake fights in movies, and the actor quickly called him on stage to demonstrate the best fake tactics to emulate physical violence.

Al Roker seems to have something to say regarding the shocking moment Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars after he made an insensitive comment about Jada Pinkett Smith's hair.MORE: Amy Schumer releases statement about Will Smith and Chris Rock: 'So disturbing'The Today Show host is the latest star to join in on the contentious conversations and debates happening around the unexpected altercation.The most recent people to release statements about what happened are Amy Schumer, who hosted the Academy Awards alongside fellow comedian Wanda Sykes and actress Regina Hall, as well as Chris' brother, Tony Rock.WACH: The shocking moment people can't stop talking aboutMORE: Chris Rock's brother gives update on comedian following Will Smith Oscars altercationNow Al is offering some very sound advice to Will and fans, using Aretha Franklin's iconic 1968 song, Think, to deliver the message.The beloved weatherman used Thursday's daily video update, which he typically records as he gets his steps in early in the morning, to offer an important lesson.As he walked on his treadmill in his basement, Al started off by saying: "Word from Aretha, think about it, before you do something, think about it," as the hit song played in the background.