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March 28, 2022

Will Smith was almost ‘removed’ from Oscars after viral Chris Rock smack: report

Will Smith was nearly absent from accepting his Academy Award for best actor on Sunday because according to insiders at the 2022 Oscars, the organization strongly considered removing Smith from the Dolby Theatre after he publicly smacked Chris Rock on stage.

March 28, 2022

Will Smith, Chris Rock’s Oscars slap incident heard in uncensored viral clip

On Monday, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences said it is launching a formal review of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock, who made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s bald head.

March 28, 2022

Mickey Rourke recalls being blacklisted in Hollywood, how a priest ‘saved’ him: ‘You’ve gotta be tough’

Mickey Rourke is starring in "Man of God," written and directed by Yelena Popovic. It centers on St. Nektarios of Aegina, a Greek Orthodox saint known as a priest of the common people during the 19th century.

March 27, 2022

The Oscars may be on ‘life support’ with floundering ratings: ‘Iceberg is in sight,’ expert says

The 94th Academy Awards eliminated eight categories from its broadcast, sparking backlash from some Hollywood stars. An expert weighs in on the big decision affecting Hollywood's biggest night.

March 26, 2022

Oscars canceling films that aren’t ‘woke’ enough

Fox News contributor Joe Concha provides insight into movies being disqualified for Best Picture at Oscars for not following ‘woke’ guidelines in 2024.

March 26, 2022

As Academy’s diversity initiative looms, some wonder if viewers will still be watching: ‘Oscars are dead’

Three years from now, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will begin implementing its Aperture 2025 initiative – a sweeping set of regulations designed to make Hollywood more equitable and diverse. Under the future guidance, last year's best picture winner "Nomadland" would have been barred from contention.

March 25, 2022

Oscars to celebrate ‘Godfather,’ ‘Bond' — and 'Bruno'

James Bond didn’t get an Oscar nomination this year, but that doesn’t mean that he won’t be part of the ceremony.

March 23, 2022

Anne Hathaway makes Kelly Clarkson collapse during singing contest: ‘Jesus, take the wheel’

The “WeCrashed” star proved her pipes when she made an appearance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show" Tuesday and beat the “American Idol” winner at her own game of "Sing That Name That Tune.”

March 23, 2022

‘West Side Story’ star Rachel Zegler gets Oscar invite after outpouring of support

Rachel Zegler played Maria in "West Side Story" and won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical/Comedy for the remake of the 1961 feature musical.

March 22, 2022

Adrien Brody claims Jack Nicholson asked him to boycott the 2003 Oscars over the Iraq war

Adrien Brody was nominated for “The Pianist,” where he played Wladyslaw Szpilman, a Polish composer of Jewish descent who survived the Holocaust.