Oscar host Jimmy Kimmel hails movie-going rebound, cracks wise about 'the slap'
Kimmel opened the 95th Academy Awards with a monologue that jokingly admonished the stars filling the Dolby Theatre to behave.
Mon Mar 13 2023
What could go wrong? Oscars team prepares for anything after Will Smith slap
For the first time, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has created a crisis team to respond to any mishaps.
Thu Mar 09 2023
Slap chat? Chris Rock live Netflix special to air week before Oscars
"Chris Rock: Selective Outrage" will become the first-ever event shown in real time on Netflix.
Fri Mar 03 2023
Film academy response to Will Smith slap was 'inadequate,' group's president says
The Academy was criticized for allowing Smith to remain in his seat, and accept the best actor trophy, after he assaulted Rock on stage.
Tue Feb 14 2023
Will Smith on slapping Chris Rock at Oscars: 'I lost it'
Will Smith recalls the incident that overshadowed the Oscars ceremony in an interview with Trevor Noah.
Wed Nov 30 2022
Chris Rock to be first comedian to perform live on Netflix
Rock, who was smacked in the face by actor Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars ceremony has said he will discuss his reaction in the live set.
Fri Nov 11 2022
Will Smith's first movie since Oscars slap to be released in December
A historical thriller called "Emancipation," will debut in cinemas in December, a move that makes the film eligible for next year's Oscars.
Tue Oct 04 2022
Streamers come of age after 'CODA' Oscar win
If Will Smith had not hit Chris Rock, the best picture win, crowd-pleaser "CODA" would have been the talk of Tinseltown.
Mon Apr 11 2022
Will Smith banned from Oscars for 10 years for slapping Chris Rock
Hollywood actor Will Smith has been banned from attending the next 10 Oscars after he slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage during the 94th Academy Awards.
Sat Apr 09 2022
Film academy moves up discussion of Will Smith slap to Friday
Because Smith resigned, the academy no longer needs to follow the legally prescribed timetable to consider the matter, David Rubin said.
Thu Apr 07 2022
Will Smith resigns from Film Academy over Chris Rock slap
Will Smith resigned Friday from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscar awards last weekend.
Sat Apr 02 2022
Chris Rock shuts down audience member criticising Will Smith
Chris' comments came hours after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed Will "refused to leave" the ceremony following the incident.
Fri Apr 01 2022
Police offered to arrest Will Smith, Oscars producer says
The authorities did take not any action because Rock declined to press charges, producer Will Packer said.
Fri Apr 01 2022
Chris Rock 'still processing' slap by Will Smith at Oscars
Rock, in his first public comments since the slap, says he is "still processing" the incident that made headlines around the world.
Thu Mar 31 2022
Will Smith refused to leave Oscars, academy says as it weighs discipline
The Academy said it started a process that could lead to discipline against Smith for violations of its standards of conduct.
Thu Mar 31 2022
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024