Jimmy Kimmel jokes about Will Smith's infamous Oscars slap
"If anything unpredictable or violent happens during the ceremony, just do what you did last year — nothing," the host said during his monologue.
"If anything unpredictable or violent happens during the ceremony, just do what you did last year — nothing," the host said during his monologue.
Jamie Lee Curtis made her long-waited first Oscar nomination count.
Gaga was nominated for best song for "Hold My Hand" from "Top Gun: Maverick," and while it is customary for the nominated songs to be performed, last week producers said she wouldn't.
The Academy Awards will be presented this Sunday, March 12, in Los Angeles.
The comedian said he "took that hit like Pacquiao."
Check out highlights from the 10 nominated films up for the Academy Awards' top prize, as well as interviews with the stars and filmmakers.
At issue is the way Riseborough's candidacy was promoted for a movie which has so far grossed a little over $27,000 at the box office.
The nominations for the 95th Academy Awards were announced Tuesday morning by actors Riz Ahmed and Allison Williams in Beverly Hills.
The slap was the result of "a rage that had been bottled for a really long time," Smith said, but, "I had to forgive myself for being human."
"Being invited to host the Oscars for a third time is either a great honor or a trap," Kimmel said.
Littlefeather was mocked when she declined Marlon Brando's Best Actor win onstage at the 1973 ceremony.
The punishment was handed down by the academy's Board of Governors on Friday. Amy Johnson reports.
Just days after the Academy of Motion Pictures and Arts announced that disciplinary procedures had began in terms of the "slap heard around the world," when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage at the Academy Awards, Smith has announced his resignation from the Academy. Rick Montanez reports.
Following the immense backlash from his ill-fated slapping of Chris Rock, Will Smith has offered his resignation from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
About 40 minutes after the slap, Smith won the best actor award. He received a standing ovation and proceeded to deliver a six-minute acceptance speech.
"I love my friend Chris Rock and believe he handled it like a pro," Schumer said.
Next month, the Academy's board will vote whether to discipline Smith. Punishments may include suspension or expulsion.
Smith publicly apologized to Rock in an Instagram post, stating that his behavior was "out of line" and "not indicative of the man I want to be."
This year 15.36 million people tuned in to the event compared to the 9.85 million viewers last year.
Smith, who was awarded an Oscar just 10 minutes later, approached Rock and slapped him in front of the live audience for the joke he made about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.
The 94th Academy Awards will be one to remember for decades to come.
Pinkett Smith said her diagnosis was "terrifying" and that she discovered handfuls of her hair were falling out in the shower.
The moment came towards the tail end of the telecast, when Rock -- who was presenting the award for best documentary feature -- made a joke about Smith's wife, actress Jada Pinkett Smith.
And just like his longtime Los Angeles Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant did four years ago in another category, Shaquille O'Neal can say he's an Oscar winner, as well.
Will Smith took home the award for best actor shortly after a shocking moment when he appeared to slap Chris Rock across the face.
Los Angeles County homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man in Monrovia.
Mexico's projected presidential winner, Claudia Sheinbaum, will become the first woman president in the country's 200-year history.
One person was killed in a shooting near Maywood Park on Sunday. Their identity has not yet been released.
Firefighters say that the 21-year-old man fell down a cliff near the Sunken City area in the 4000 block of S. Bluff Place.
Owners of several Bricks & Minifigs locations believe that the same person is responsible for a string of burglaries at several locations spanning across Southern California over the last two months.
Mexico's projected presidential winner, Claudia Sheinbaum, will become the first woman president in the country's 200-year history.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 has struck the San Gabriel Valley, the U.S. Geological Survey has reported.
Topanga Canyon Boulevard, which has been shut down due to a landslide since March, is slated to reopen months ahead of schedule. The reopening is welcomed relief to commuters and businesses impacted by the closure.
Five people were seriously injured in the crash in which one car rolled over on N. Vineland Avenue at around 7:30 p.m., according to firefighters.
Los Angeles County homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man in Monrovia.
Los Angeles County homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man in Monrovia.
One person was killed in a shooting near Maywood Park on Sunday. Their identity has not yet been released.
Firefighters say that the 21-year-old man fell down a cliff near the Sunken City area in the 4000 block of S. Bluff Place.
Owners of several Bricks & Minifigs locations believe that the same person is responsible for a string of burglaries at several locations spanning across Southern California over the last two months.
Police say that the incident is part of a recent trend in similar crimes, in which burglars dress up like workers and break into homes in search of valuables.
Owners of several Bricks & Minifigs locations believe that the same person is responsible for a string of burglaries at several locations spanning across Southern California over the last two months.
Investigators say the man was in possession of stolen credit cards and mail along with $2,700 in fake cash.
The LawnStarter study ranks San Bernardino as the No. 3 dirtiest city in America based on a number of factors that include pollution and living conditions.
Family members of Rose Smiley are calling for justice after the 14-year-old girl was killed by an alleged drunk driver who had two prior DUI convictions at the time of Saturday's deadly crash.
After hitting a snag earlier in the year, which came in the form of coarse and rocky sand that caused outrage amongst residents, the first phase of the beach replenishment projected has finally been completed in San Clemente.
Owners of several Bricks & Minifigs locations believe that the same person is responsible for a string of burglaries at several locations spanning across Southern California over the last two months.
The LawnStarter study ranks San Bernardino as the No. 3 dirtiest city in America based on a number of factors that include pollution and living conditions.
Pause 4 Paws in Big Bear, a nonprofit organization in the area, says that the people in the home were acting as a dog rescue
Nitheesha Kandula, 23, was last seen on Tuesday, May 28 before being reported missing two days later to Los Angeles police.
Both suspects were arrested in San Marcos and booked for murder, police said.
Thousands of guns once owned by law enforcement have been found at crime scenes, including at incidents in Southern California, an in-depth investigation has revealed.
"No teacher should have to lie as part of their job". Ross Palombo talks to a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School who says he was told to lie about class attendance, which is how the state calculates funding from your tax dollars.
The CDC recommends that at least 95% of students have the MMR vaccine in order to lower the risk of measles outbreaks at their school, but a recent KCAL News investigation shows that hundreds of SoCal schools are well below that number.
For months, migrants have arrived in Los Angeles on controversial buses chartered from Texas. With a lack of coordination from the Lone Star state, community groups stepped in to help bring things under control and helped hundreds across Southern California.
KCAL senior reporter Ross Palombo gets an unprecedented look into the tactics the LAPD uses to stop retail theft.
Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles won her ninth national title ahead of the Olympic trials later this month in Minneapolis.
The historian notes the felony conviction of a former American president by a jury of peers, proving all are equal under the law, would never have taken place in countries ruled by authoritarians.
In 2018 a federal appeals court decided that Boise, Idaho's camping ban – used to deter the homeless from sleeping on the streets – was "cruel and unusual punishment." Grants Pass, Oregon, has now challenged that argument before the Supreme Court.
Police say a photographer and one-time contestant on "The Dating Game" was also a chameleon and a serial killer —perhaps the deadliest in U.S. history.
Last summer, otter 841 terrorized surfers in Santa Cruz, California, biting surfboards and even hijacking them. Now she has returned.
Being found guilty of 34 felony counts would normally mark the end of someone's political prospects. But this week's conviction is not stopping Trump (who has built his career, and brand, on grievances) from running for another term in the White House.
Half the country says Trump is not fit to be president; Republicans call the trial unfair, according to CBS News poll.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died at the age of 86, her family announced Friday.
President Biden said the "American principle that no one is above the law was reaffirmed" after Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
Fewer than a third of Americans have a will. Experts say that could lead to confusion and money loss when someone dies without one. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has expert tips on who needs a will and how to create one.
According to public health officials, a sample drawn from a mosquito trap in the San Fernando Valley confirmed the presence of West Nile virus in mosquitoes in LA County.
Los Angeles County public health officials say that the person arrived on a Lufthansa Flight on Sunday
Because of their jobs, firefighters have a much higher risk of developing skin cancer, according to Dr. Steven Wang. That's why he's offering free screenings to current and retired firefighters.
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
Public Health officials are offering free hepatitis A vaccines to people experiencing homelessness.
A bill before California lawmakers would require new cars sold in the state in coming years to beep a warning whenever drivers exceed the speed limit by at least 10 mph.
Robotaxis are hitting the streets of Los Angeles.
Disney is seeking approval from local officials to expand its California theme park offerings over the next four decades.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
Southern California Edison will pay $80 million to settle claims on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service connected to a massive wildfire that destroyed more than a thousand homes and other structures in 2017.
Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles won her ninth national title ahead of the Olympic trials later this month in Minneapolis.
Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman homered in the first inning, Gavin Stone had another strong outing and the Los Angeles Dodgers blanked the Colorado Rockies 4-0 on Sunday.
Luis Castillo threw seven shutout innings, Mitch Garver hit a three-run double and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 for a sweep of their weekend series.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed one run over six solid innings, and Jason Heyward and Will Smith had RBI doubles in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 4-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
Denis Bouanga scored a goal for the second consecutive game, Hugo Lloris finished with two saves and Los Angeles FC beat FC Dallas 1-0 to extends its win streak to five consecutive games.
Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
The Framus Hootenanny 12-string acoustic guitar was used by the Beatles' John Lennon and George Harrison.
Rapper and singer Sean Kingston has agreed to return to from California to Florida, where he and his mother are charged with committing more than a million dollars in fraud.
Albert S. Ruddy, who won Oscars for "The Godfather" and "Million-Dollar Baby" and helped create TV's "Hogan's Heroes," died Saturday.
Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted three suspects in the midst of a catalytic converter theft in downtown LA early Saturday morning, according to family members.
As the projected winner, Claudia Sheinbaum will become Mexico's first female president. Meanwhile, citizens of the country in downtown Los Angeles struggled to cast ballots Sunday due to technical issues at the Consulate.
Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man found in Monrovia Sunday night.
June gloom with cloudy conditions hanging around until later in the morning. Highs in the mid 70s in the LA/OC Metro area as the sun peaks out more in the afternoon.
One person was killed in a shooting near Maywood Park on Sunday.
Two people were arrested for transporting narcotics after a cleaning crew found more than 230 pounds of methamphetamine at an Airbnb in Alhambra.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.