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"If anything unpredictable or violent happens during the ceremony, just do what you did last year — nothing," the host said during his monologue.
As fans eagerly await the 2023 Oscars, many are wondering which films and actors will come out on top. Lifestyle expert and LV Guide founder Lilliana Vazquez spoke with CBS News' Catherine Herridge about the most anticipated awards this year.
Wayans, whose own new comedy special takes a deep dive into the slapping incident, said he's spoken to them separately and thinks both Rock and Smith are still hurt.
The comedian said he "took that hit like Pacquiao."
Actor and comedian Chris Rock will become the first artist ever to perform live on the streaming platform Netflix. He is planning to address the Oscars slap in the new comedy special, scheduled for Saturday night. Nigel Smith, a senior news editor at People magazine, joined CBS News to discuss.
Comedian Chris Rock is ready to talk about the infamous moment Will Smith slapped him at the Oscars, and he is going to do it in a live Netflix comedy special. Anna Tingley, a culture writer for Variety, joined CBS News with more.
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."
The special will be the first live performance ever broadcast by Netflix.
Comedian Chris Rock says he turned down an offer to host the Academy Awards again, months after he was slapped on stage by actor Will Smith at the ceremony. An Arizona newspaper reported that Rock joked about the offer at a show in Phoenix, likening it to returning to the scene of a crime.
Will Smith apologized to Chris Rock for slapping him on stage at the Oscars, calling his behavior "unacceptable and inexcusable" and saying "violence in all forms is poisonous and destructive.” The Ukraine war peace talks have resumed in Turkey. And a dog swept into an L.A. river by heavy rain was rescued after almost two hours.
Will Smith has apologized in a video message for slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards earlier this year after the comedian made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Actor Will Smith apologized to comedian Chris Rock for slapping him during the Oscars, saying his "behavior was unacceptable." Vladimir Duthiers has the details.
Will Smith posted an apology video on Friday addressing his slap on Chris Rock during the Oscars, saying his "behavior was unacceptable."
The actor, who suffers from alopecia, is using "the moment" on her influential show to shed light on the autoimmune condition that causes hair loss.
The announcement came several weeks after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during the awards show.
The New York Times columnist examines the myriad takes about Will Smith's physical and verbal confrontation against comedian Chris Rock during the Academy Awards broadcast.
The New York Times columnist examines the myriad takes about Will Smith's physical and verbal confrontation against comedian Chris Rock during the Academy Awards broadcast.
Days after Oscar winner Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage, the actor resigned from the Academy. Marci Gonzalez reports from Hollywood.
Smith announced his resignation from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday – and many were left wondering what it would mean for the actor's future.
"My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable," Smith said in a statement.
After authorities listed all of his options, Rock was "dismissive" and decided not to press charges, Will Packer, a producer for the awards show, told ABC's "Good Morning America."
Next month, the Academy's board will vote whether to discipline Smith. Punishments may include suspension or expulsion.
Jada Pinkett Smith made her first public comment after her husband slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars. Will Smith publicly apologized to the comedian Monday night.