Media
Academy bans Will Smith ‘for a period of 10 years’ from ‘any Academy events or programs’
Hollywood is actually implementing a repercussion for bad behavior, even if it is due to public outrage leaving them with very little choice. Will Smith has been banned from attending the Academy Awards ceremony for ten years as punishment for slapping comedian Chris Rock.
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences made the announcement Friday, following the slap nearly two weeks ago during the Oscars awards ceremony. Smith won the Oscar for his performance in King Richard, shortly after his outburst against Rock.
When Smith took stage to accept the award, he apologized to the Academy, though not to Rock. Even more disgusting, the entire crowd gave him a standing ovation. After the slap sparked public outrage, the Academy was pressured to act.
Nearly two weeks later, the Academy’s Board of Governors met on Friday to vote on a course of action. The Oscars were “overshadowed by the unacceptable and harmful behavior we saw Mr. Smith exhibit on stage,” Academy president David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson said in a statement.
“The Board has decided, for a period of 10 years, from April 8, 2022, Mr. Smith shall not be permitted to attend any Academy events or programs, in person or virtually, including but not limited to the Academy Awards.”
Will Smith reacted to a joke Rock had made about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, who said “Jada, I love you. G.I. Jane 2, can’t wait to see it.” Smith then walked up on stage and slapped Rock across the face. Once he got back to his seat, Smith shouted at Rock twice, telling him to keep “my wife’s name out your f***ing mouth.”
Elections
Trump Calls For Rebid of Broadcast Licenses after CBS Commits ‘Greatest Fraud in Broadcast History’ with Harris Interview
Donald Trump is calling to rebid all broadcast licenses after CBS News conducted what he referred to as “the greatest fraud in broadcast history.” During an interview with Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, host Bill Whitaker brought up U.S. foreign aid for Israel in its war against Hamas and said “it seems that Prime Minister Netanyahu is not listening” to the U.S.
In the promotional clip that CBS published on Sunday, Harris responded: “The work that we have done has resulted in a number of movements in that region by Israel that were very much prompted by or a result of many things, including our advocacy for what needs to happen in the region.”
However, in the full interview segment that aired later, Harris’ answer was different.
“We are not going to stop pursuing what is necessary for the United States to be clear about where we stand on the need for this war to end,” she said.
The Harris campaign has denied involvement in the decision to make the edit in the 60 Minutes interview, as Trump called on the government to dramatically rebid the broadcast licenses of the major television networks to create new competition and balance.
“60 Minutes is a major part of the News Organization of CBS, which has just created the Greatest Fraud in Broadcast History,” Trump told Just the News. “CBS should lose its license, and it should be bid out to the Highest Bidder, as should all other Broadcast Licenses, because they are just as corrupt as CBS – and maybe even WORSE!”
“The fraud committed by 60 Minutes and CBS, together with the Democrat Party, is the single Biggest Scandal in Broadcast History!” he continued.
“A giant Fake News Scam by CBS & 60 Minutes. Her REAL ANSWER WAS CRAZY, OR DUMB, so they actually REPLACED it with another answer in order to save her or, at least, make her look better. A FAKE NEWS SCAM, which is totally illegal,” Trump posted Thursday.
“TAKE AWAY THE CBS LICENSE. Election Interference. She is a Moron, and the Fake News Media wants to hide that fact. An UNPRECEDENTED SCANDAL!!! The Dems got them to do this and should be forced to concede the Election? WOW!” he added.
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Robert Somerville
April 9, 2022 at 5:22 pm
They always settle disputes with violence
Edith Treto
April 11, 2022 at 1:47 pm
Not only that, he then attended the official party where he was dancing, dining and drinking all night like a winner. To date people are unaware of this year’s Oscar’s winners. A shame.
jimmy rooks
April 22, 2022 at 6:49 am
Do you actually CARE about Hollywood?!(I know I don’t!)
Stephane
April 24, 2022 at 1:59 pm
Just another fact of the “black ” life: fighting for NOTHING!
No wonder chicago and new york have murder by fire arm rising! Them people cannot think calmly!
I know my words are considered racist, but let’s be frank: What are the percentages on shows like COPS of seeing a black person committing the crime and LYING about it?
Facts of life are just a bitch, aren’t they?
When one can profile and be right 90% of the time!