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‘Turning Red’ directer Domee Shi talks record Asian representation at 2023 Oscars

Wednesday, January 25 by ABC News

It was a record year for Oscar nominations when it came to actors and filmmakers of Asian descent being recognized. Domee Shi is one of those people, her Pixar film Turning Red, about a tween Chinese-Canadian girl who turns into a giant... Read More.

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ eligible in five categories as Motion Picture Academy releases Oscars short list

Wednesday, December 21 by ABC News

On Wednesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the eligible nominees in 10 categories for the 95th Academy Awards, and it looks like Wakanda may be going back to the Oscars. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was recognized in five categories: Best Makeup... Read More.

Will Smith addresses Oscars slap in first late-night TV interview, talks ‘Emancipation’

Tuesday, November 29 by ABC News

Will Smith appeared on late-night television Monday for the first time since he infamously slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Awards in March.Speaking on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah about the on-stage altercation, which overshadowed his first Oscars win, Smith said he was in a daze upon returning to his seat.... Read More.

Will Smith hopes his Oscars slap won’t “penalize” everyone who worked on ‘Emancipation’

Monday, November 28 by ABC News

The slave drama Emancipation was thought to be an Oscar vehicle for Will Smith -- that is, until that infamous Academy Awards slap of Chris Rock, and the subsequent decade-long Academy ban for the King Richard Oscar winner.In a chat with

Chris Rock explains why he didn’t fight back after Oscars slap

Friday, November 18 by ABC News

(Note Language) Just days after it was announced Chris Rock would take the stage for Netflix's first-ever livestream, the comedian returned to Dolby Theatre, the site of his infamous Oscars slap.Page Six reports he opened up his comedy show with a few jokes about... Read More.

Jimmy Kimmel to return as Oscars host

Monday, November 7 by ABC News

Jimmy Kimmel will once again emcee the Oscars.ABC announced Monday morning that the late-night host will report for podium duty for the third time at the 95th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.Kimmel previously hosted... Read More.

Kevin Hart defends Will Smith over Chris Rock Oscars slap: “People make mistakes”

Wednesday, September 28 by ABC News

Kevin Hart is defending Will Smith when it comes to the Chris Rock Oscars slap.The topic came up during the comedian's appearance on the September 24 episode of Drink Champs when he was asked to choose between Smith and Ice Cube. After calling both the actor and... Read More.

Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle blast Will Smith over Oscars slap

Tuesday, September 6 by ABC News

Chris Rock is continuing to slam Will Smith for his Oscars slap, and now, Dave Chappelle is joining in.Rock and Chappelle are touring together, and they commented about the Independence Day star’s attack during a performance over the weekend at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England."Did that s*** hurt? Goddamn... Read More.

Chris Rock tells Phoenix crowd he turned down opportunity to host Oscars again

Tuesday, August 30 by ABC News

Following his infamous Oscar night slap at the hands of Will Smith, Chris Rock told the crowd during his show at the Arizona Financial Theatre in downtown Phoenix on Sunday night that he was asked to host next year’s award ceremony, but refused.According to... Read More.

A “deeply remorseful” Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock, his family, and fans for Oscars slap

Friday, July 29 by ABC News

A "deeply remorseful" Will Smith posted an emotional, nearly six-minute long video on Friday in which he addressed his physical and verbal attack on Chris Rock at this past March's Oscars. "It's been a minute," reads a title card that begins... Read More.

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