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Will Smith says he will “accept and respect the Academy’s decision” to ban him from the Oscars for a decade

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Will Smith says he will “accept and respect the Academy’s decision” to ban him from the Oscars for a decade on Friday (08.04.22).

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  1. Will Smith has been banned from the Oscars for 10 years

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    Will Smith says he will “accept and respect the Academy’s decision” to ban him from the Oscars for a decade

    Headline from Hiawatha World Online ·

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  1. WFMZ Allentown

    Will Smith gets 10-year Oscars ban over Chris Rock slap (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    The motion picture academy has banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards.

  2. KSDK

    Will Smith banned from Oscars for 10 years after slapping Chris Rock (opens KSDK)

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    KSDK's feed description

    The motion picture academy in a statement called Will Smith’s actions at the Oscars “unacceptable and harmful.”

  3. NPR

    The Academy bans Will Smith for 10 years for Chris Rock slap (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    In a statement, Academy president David Rubin said Will Smith's behavior was unacceptable and harmful.

  4. Hot Air

    The Academy's verdict: 10-year ban for Will Smith from attending the Oscars for slapping Chris Rock (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    It’s optimistic of them to believe the Oscars will exist in 10 years. Or, if they do, that anyone will televise them. I doubt subscription cable would want them. Maybe they’ll air as a spe...

  5. Forbes

    Will Smith Banned From Oscars For 10 Years (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The actor will not be allowed to attend any Academy events.

  6. Deutsche Welle

    Will Smith gets 10-year Oscars ban for slapping Chris Rock | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The US actor has been barred from attending the glamorous Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles for 10 years after hitting comedian Chris Rock.

  7. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Will Smith Reacts to His 10-Year Ban From Oscars After Chris Rock Slap (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    The Academy announced on April 8 that Will Smith has been banned from the Oscars for 10 years as disciplinary action for slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 ceremony.

  8. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Will Smith Banned From Attending the Oscars for 10 Years After Slapping Chris Rock on Stage (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Will Smith will not be permitted to attend the Academy Awards for 10 years after slapping Chris Rock during the 94th annual ceremony last month.

  9. Forbes

    As Punishment For Slapping Incident, Will Smith Is Banned From Attending Oscar Ceremonies For 10 Years (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its sanction against actor Will Smith for slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage at the recent Oscar ceremonies.

  10. NBC News

    Academy bans Will Smith from Oscars ceremony for 10 years over Chris Rock slap (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The motion picture academy apologized for not taking steps to “adequately address the situation in the room” after the shocking event.

  11. The Week

    Will Smith banned from attending the Oscars for 10 years (opens The Week)

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  12. KVIA El Paso

    Will Smith banned from Oscars (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith banned from Oscars, other film academy events for 10 years for slapping Chris Rock onstage at Academy Awards. This is a developing news story. Download the KVIA news app to get alerts the moment news breaks.

  13. The Times of Israel

    Will Smith gets 10-year Oscars ban for slapping Chris Rock (opens The Times of Israel)

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  14. France 24

    Will Smith banned from attending Oscars for 10 years after slapping Chris Rock (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Hollywood's film academy on Friday said its board of governors banned Will Smith from any of its events, including the Oscars, for 10 years after the best actor winner slapped presenter Chris Rock on…

  15. KTVZ Bend

    Actor Will Smith banned from attending Oscars for 10 years (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Chloe Melas and Lisa Respers France, CNN Will Smith will not be allowed to attend the Academy Awards for the next 10 years, as a result of his slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage during this year’s Oscar ceremony, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences announced in a statement obtained b…

  16. Rolling Stone

    Will Smith Banned From the Oscars for Next 10 Years (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Despite actor’s resignation, the Academy imposes hefty, decade-long punishment against Smith following his Oscars slap of Chris Rock

  17. Los Angeles Times

    Will Smith is banned for 10 years from academy events, including the Oscars (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    The film academy moves forward with harsh punishment after the Oscars slap.

  18. Black Enterprise

    Will Smith Has Been Banned From The Oscars For The Next Decade (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    Will Smith's gotta sit this one out-- for the next 10 years!

  19. Lamag

    Academy Bans Will Smith From Oscars for 10 Years Over Chris Rock Slap (opens Lamag)

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    The newly-minted Oscar winner has been barred from Academy events for 10 years following the Chris Rock slap

  20. Newsweek

    Will Smith banned from Oscars until 2032 for slapping Chris Rock (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The ban includes Smith attending any events virtually.

  21. Fox News

    Will Smith reacts to 10-year Oscars ban (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The motion picture academy on Friday banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards.

  22. CBS News

    Will Smith banned from Oscars for 10 years, Academy says (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The announcement came several weeks after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during the awards show.

  23. Newsweek

    Read Will Smith's seven-word response to Oscars ban (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The actor released a brief statement following the announcement that he's banned from the Academy Awards for 10 years.

  24. Forbes

    As Punishment For Slapping Incident, Will Smith Is Barred From Attending Oscar Ceremonies For 10 Years (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its sanction against actor Will Smith for slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage at the recent Oscar ceremonies.

  25. NBC Chicago

    Will Smith Banned From Academy Events, Including Oscars, for 10 Years Over Chris Rock Slap (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has banned Will Smith from all events, including the Oscars, for a decade after the award-winning actor got onstage during the 94th Academy Awards last month and slapped presenter Chris Rock.

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