Oscars Scandals 2022: The Academy Begins Proceedings Against Will Smith, Says He Refused to Leave Ceremony

The Academy Begins Proceedings Against Will Smith, Says He Refused to Leave Ceremony The actor could face suspension, expulsion or other sanctions under the Academy’s Standards of Conduct for slapping Chris Rock onstage at the Oscars, according to a statement issued after a board of governors meeting. Will Smith at the 94th Annual Academy Awards. NEILSON […]

Oscars 2022: Will (King Richard) Smith’s Acceptance Speech Spiked Audience by 600,000 Viewers

Viewership for Sunday’s Oscars on ABC grew by 511,000 viewers during the 15-minute time span that featured Will Smith slapping Chris Rock, according to Live + Same Day Nielsen data.

Oscars 2022: Bravo to Will Smith for Slapping Chris Rock’s Bad-Taste Joke–Highlight of a Boring Show

Pinkett Smith’s Girls Trip co-star Tiffany Haddish said: “When I saw a Black man stand up for his wife. That meant so much to me. As a woman, who has been unprotected, for someone to say, ‘Keep my wife’s name out your mouth, leave my wife alone,’ that’s what your husband is supposed to do, right? Protect you” … And maybe the world might not like how it went down, but for me, it was the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen because it made me believe that there are still men out there that love and care about their women.”

Oscars 2022: Who Will Win, Who Should Win (or How Would I Vote)

My Life as Oscar Historian, 1986-Present. See my ranking of the 10 Best Picture nominees in terms of their overall artistic quality.

Oscar 2022: Acting Categories–Most Predictable Year Ever

Oscar 2022: Acting Categories–Most Predictable Year Ever