DJ Jazzy Jeff has become the latest artist to wade into the Will Smith Oscars slap debate, defending the actor for his “human” reaction.Last month, Smith struck Chris Rock on-stage during the Academy Awards ceremony following a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head. Following numerous apologies over the incident, Smith resigned from the Academy and described his actions as “shocking, painful, and inexcusable,” before being banned from the Oscars for a decade.Since the incident, Smith has been condemned by a number of celebrities including A$AP Rocky, Janet Hubert, Jim Carrey, Amy Schumer and Zoë Kravitz, while the likes of Denzel Washington and UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak have supported him.Speaking at a live event in Chicago, Jazzy Jeff – who formed the duo DJ Jazzy Jeff And The Fresh Prince with Smith in 1986 and won two Grammys for ‘Parents Just Don’t Understand’ and ‘Summertime’ before they split in 1994 – defended his former bandmate.“Don’t get it twisted that it was something he was proud of.
Oscars 2022: How to watch, what channel it is on and who is nominated
27.03.2022 - 01:31 / dailyrecord.co.uk
It's that time of year!
We are approaching the most prestigious night in the film industry, the 94th Annual Academy Awards.
After the 2021 Oscars ceremony was delayed due to Covid-19, movie fans across the world are eager to tune in and find out what awards their favourite flick will win.
The Power of the Dog leads the pack with 12 nominations, followed by Dune with 10, and Belfast and West Side Story with seven each.
The star-studded event is taking place this weekend as Hollywood's finest are gearing up to walk the red carpet.
Here's all your need to know information ahead of the Oscars...
The awards ceremony begins at 8pm in the United States, so UK viewers will need to stay up late if they want to watch live.
The event starts at 1am UK time in the early hours of Monday 28th March.
The Oscars will be available to watch live on Sky Cinema Oscars in the UK.
There is likely to be a highlights reel on Sky Max shortly afterwards.
You will need a SkyTV subscription to be able to watch, which can be signed up to here.
Alternatively, a NOW TV package can be purchased.
A NOW Sky Cinema Pass will be required to watch the ceremony.
NOW TV currently offer a seven-day free trial here.
The Academy confirmed that the comedy trio of Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes will be hosting the ceremony.
Oscars producer Will Packer said: “This year’s show is all about uniting movie lovers. It’s apropos that we’ve lined up three of the most dynamic, hilarious women with very different comedic styles.
“I know the fun Regina, Amy and Wanda will be having will translate to our audience as well. Many surprises in store! Expect the unexpected!"
Alongside the three hosts, the Oscars 2022 will feature a range of different stars presenting various
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