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Will Smith is doing good. After he slapped Chris Rock onstage at the 2022 Oscars, the star issued an apology and has since stayed out of the spotlight as he's sought therapy, according to a source. A month after the incident, the actor resurfaced in India, though the purpose for the trip was unclear. While three months have transpired since the shocking confrontation, Smith has maintained an extremely private profile.

Aunjanue Ellis has been open about her sexuality for decades, but when asked why her personal life has rarely been in the media, the 53-year-old actress pointed out that «nobody asked.» In a candid interview with , the  actress recalled walking down the red carpet at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards in March with the word «Queer» emblazoned on the left arm of her red-hot Dolce & Gabbana suit jacket. But nobody on the press line or inside the event ever asked her about it.«I was thinking, 'Why didn’t more people pay attention to that?' And I was like, they probably thought it said 'Queen,'» Ellis told the outlet, laughing.

Serena Williams isn't done with Hollywood. In a new interview with , the tennis great said that she and her sister, Venus Williams, have more stories to tell outside of what was shared in their family's Oscar-winning biopic,  — in fact, the film is just the start. " had a perfect ending with Venus on the tennis court," Williams said of the film's epic culmination, which saw her older sister finishing her first professional tournament.That perfect ending sets the stage for a sequel — and potentially, the start of the Williams cinematic universe -- in which the self-proclaimed Marvel fan said the sisters would be seen embarking on their own, individual journeys.   «Venus goes in her direction, and I go in my direction.

The Academy of Motion Pictures and Arts and Sciences is ready to move on. Today, CEO Dawn Hudson and President David Rubin convened a meeting of the Board of Governors to discuss the Will Smith attack on Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards.

Richard Williams, father of Venus and Serena Williams and the strong-willed tennis coach Will Smith portrayed in his Oscar-winning performance of , is speaking out following Smith's altercation with Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.Williams provided a statement to ET Monday, after Smith slapped Rock during Sunday night's broadcast when the comedian made a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.«We don't know all the details of what happened, but we don't condone anyone hitting anyone else unless it's in self-defense,» Williams said via his son, Chavoita LeSane.«My father was as surprised as anyone when Will Smith suddenly retaliated against Chris Rock for making a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith on Sunday,» LeSane went on to share. «I want to congratulate Will on the Oscar. It was an honor to see him win Best Actor.»Williams' statement came after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced it had launched a formal review into the onstage incident, after condemning the violence that took place Sunday.“The Academy condemns the actions of Mr.

It didn’t drop until after 4 PM PT, but Will Smith formally apologized to Chris Rock following their altercation during the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday evening. His Instagram statement came after both the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced it was conducting a formal review of the incident and SAG-AFTRA, which also honored Smith at the SAG Awards earlier this month, condemned his actions describing them as “unacceptable.” READ MORE: The Academy faces yet another unexpected controversy Smith’s statement is as follows: “Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive.

Richard Williams, father of Venus and Serena Williams and the strong-willed tennis coach Will Smith portrayed in his Oscar-winning performance of , is speaking out following Smith's altercation with Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.Williams provided a statement to ET Monday, after Smith slapped Rock during Sunday night's broadcast when the comedian made a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.«We don't know all the details of what happened, but we don't condone anyone hitting anyone else unless it's in self-defense,» Williams said via his son, Chavoita LeSane.«My father was as surprised as anyone when Will Smith suddenly retaliated against Chris Rock for making a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith on Sunday,» LeSane went on to share. «I want to congratulate Will on the Oscar. It was an honor to see him win Best Actor.»Williams' statement came after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced it had launched a formal review into the onstage incident, after condemning the violence that took place Sunday.“The Academy condemns the actions of Mr.

Will Smith is an Oscar winner! Following a bit of controversy at Sunday's 94th Academy Awards, the 53-year-old actor took home the Best Actor statuette for his role as Richard Williams, the father of Venus and Serena Williams, in .The four-time nominee beat out Javier Bardem (), Benedict Cumberbatch (), Andrew Garfield () and Denzel Washington () to secure the win.During his acceptance speech, an emotional Smith seemed to address the shocking scuffle he had earlier in the show after Chris Rock leveled a joke at his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. He began by saying, «Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family. In this time in my life, in this moment, I am overwhelmed by what God is calling on me to do and be in this world… I'm being called on in my life to love people, and to protect people, and to be a river to my people. I know to do what we do, you gotta be able to take abuse and you gotta be able to have people talk crazy about you.

It was a moment that many expected to play differently – Will Smith finally taking home his Best Actor trophy 20 years after his first Academy Award nomination. It was supposed to be a triumph for an actor, whose career warranted such praise – but instead, it was a uncomfortable moment that followed an unprecedented act of physical violence at the Oscars.

Beyoncé celebrated feeling alive in a powerful performance to open Sunday night's 2022 Oscars. The 40-year-old musician marked her first live performance in two years by taking to the Tragniew Park tennis courts in Compton to perform «Be Alive,» her Oscar-nominated track from the Will Smith-led biopic, Released in November, the inspiring ballad features lyrics about feeling «so good to be alive» as the singer lifts her head with pride, with all her sisters by her side.«Couldn't wipe this Black off if I tried (Black off if I tried),» Beyoncé sings in the chorus. «That’s why I lift my hеad with pride / Now we're sitting on top of thе world again, huh.» Clad in tennis green, with a stunningly choreographed group of backup singers, dancers and musicians, Queen Bey shouted out the «City of Compton» as she performed the nominated track.Opening the #Oscars with Beyoncé singing about being proud to be Black and alive is honestly the smartest thing the Academy has ever done. And she's BRINGING it as usual and expected!!! pic.twitter.com/ERcEmCJGFvIt's a fitting song and performance for , which has Smith taking on the role of Serena and Venus Williams' father, Richard Williams.

Serena and Venus Williams are looking spectacular on their big night. The sisters dazzled at the 2022 Oscars on Sunday, where — the film that tells the story of their father, Richard Williams, as he aspires to turn his daughters into professional tennis players — is up for six awards, including Best Picture.The sisters stunned in wildly different looks, with Venus sporting a white gown with chrome details and Serena wearing a pink gown.

performers for Sunday night's 2022 Oscars: first-time nominee Beyoncé. On Tuesday, the Academy confirmed that the 40-year-old superstar will perform «Be Alive» from at the 94th Oscars.The confirmation came after sources close to the show told  that the singer's camp had been in «deep talks» with the awards show's producers to coordinate a satellite performance of the track, a contender for this year's Best Original Song. The performance could possibly open the show and reportedly be broadcast live from tennis courts in Compton, California, the outlet reported.The location is a significant one, as the courts serve as the former practicing grounds of sports legends Venus and Serena Williams, whose relentless drills under the eye of their father in their youth, Richard Williams, were recreated in the Will Smith-led, Best Picture nominee. There's also speculation that Smith, the film’s Best Actor nominee, will introduce the singer before the performance.According to the concept began solidifying last Monday.Additionally, an eyewitness told ET that Beyoncé was spotted filming at Tragniew Park tennis courts in Compton on Sunday.

performers for Sunday night's 2022 Oscars: first-time nominee Beyoncé. Per , sources close to the show report that the singer's camp has been in «deep talks» with the awards show's producers to coordinate a satellite performance of her  track, «Be Alive,» a contender for this year's Best Original Song. The performance could possibly open the show and reportedly be broadcast live from tennis courts in Compton, California.The location is a significant one, as the courts serve as the former practicing grounds of sports legends Venus and Serena Williams, whose relentless drills under the eye of their father in their youth, Richard Williams, were recreated in the Will Smith-led, Best Picture nominee. There's also speculation that Smith, the film’s Best Actor nominee, will introduce the singer before the performance.According to the concept began solidifying last Monday.An eyewitness tells ET that Beyoncé was spotted filming at Tragniew Park tennis courts in Compton on Sunday.

The most obvious get for this year’s Oscars telecast producer, Will Packer, was Beyonce. Nominated for the first time for co-writing “Be Alive” from “King Richard,” an appearance by the 28-time Grammy winner would at least increase the Academy Award’s ratings by a 10th of a point.

Venus and Serena Williams came to shine at the 2022 Critics Choice Awards Sunday.The sisters stepped out in silver for the 27th annual awards show, where , the biopic which details their father's journey as he raises his daughters into tennis icons, was nominated for six awards.Venus wore a Versace gown with a plunging neckline and waist-high slits. Venus's outfit included a pair of shimmering bike shorts that were draped by the slits of the dress. The tennis star paired the look with a pair of platform heels. Venus kept the rest of her look simple, wearing her hair down, long and straight.

The full list of winners has been announced for the 2022 Critics Choice Awards!

2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards was filled with surprises and emotional moments — and Will Smith was particularly moved when he took home one of the night's coveted trophies.After delivering a heartfelt acceptance speech on stage at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on Sunday — when he earned the award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor for his role in  -- Smith opened up to ET's Nischelle Turner backstage and reflected on the honor.«I'm here tonight with Saniyya [Sidney] and Demi [Singleton], the girls who play Venus and Serena, and Aunjanue Ellis, and Venus is here with her sister Isha, who's an executive producer,» Smith said, as he began to choke up. «It's all of these, all of these Black women that I get to protect and shine a light on, you know, across the generations.»Smith, after taking a moment to compose himself, explained he feels «such a responsibility» to them to tell their story.Fresh off his #SAGAward win, an emotional Will Smith breaks down in tears while reflecting on his #KingRichard family: «It's all of these Black women that I get to protect and shine a light on… I just feel such a responsibility.» pic.twitter.com/hNFFrGQF8MIn the biopic, Smith portrays Richard Williams, the father of tennis icons Venus and Serena Williams, who has a singular vision of helping his young daughters become legends on the court.When asked what he feels about the real-life figure he portrays in the film, Smith said, «It's just like I get him.

On Oscar nominations morning, Aunjanue Ellis did her best not to pay attention. The “King Richard” star didn’t watch the nominations announcement and she turned off her phone.

Perhaps the Best Picture race is truly over. When the 2022 Oscar nominations were announced Jane Campion’s “The Power of the Dog” landed 12 nominations including Best Picture, Best Director, Adapted Screenplay, four acting nominations, and Editing.

Beyoncé is one step closer to Oscars gold. The 40-year-old singer landed her first ever Academy Award nomination on Tuesday in the category of Best Original Song. Beyoncé earned the nod for her song, «Be Alive,» which she co-wrote with Dixson for the biopic, about the life of Venus and Serena Williams' father, Richard Williams. While on in November, Serena spoke about approaching Beyoncé, whom she's collaborated with in the past, about doing the original song for the movie.«When the film came out, there was no other person that could do this song except for Beyoncé.

Spotting and scrutinizing movie posters this year has felt brand new – like seeing the world with fresh eyes as we rush back into cinemas and can once again place faith in the pictures we see, knowing we will, finally, slowly, be able to bookmark these promises with a trip to the cinemas once more.

Few actors are defined by the word “badass” the way that Jon Bernthal is. From playing the tragic villain Shane Walsh on “The Walking Dead” to the Marvel Cinematic Universe‘s version of the brutal Frank Castle in “The Punisher,” right down to roles where he isn’t cracking heads—his eerily spot-on portrayal of Lee Iacocca in “Ford v Ferrari,” for example—Bernthal exudes an endless cool and charisma, while still looking like he could take on anyone in the room if he needed to.

As the father of two of the greatest tennis players of all time, fans have been curious about Richard Williams’ net worth for decades.

As the older sister of Serena Williams, fans have been interested in Venus Williams‘ net worth (and how it compares to Serena’s) for decades.

As the GOAT, Serena Williams‘ net worth—and how much she makes from the Women’s Tennis Association, Nike and amore brands—has been a topic of interest for decades.

With King Richard, director Reinaldo Marcus Green and screenwriter Zach Baylin looked to tell the story of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams, and of the parents who spurred them to greatness, honing in less on the public record of the sisters’ accomplishments in the sports world and more on lesser-known aspects of their personal history.

There is a common refrain being heard around Hollywood these days and it’s not one that will make the Academy happy (and, no, it’s not about an Academy Museum which has only three floors of exhibits). As more and more AMPAS members screen this year’s crop of Best Picture contenders – and, granted, they are barely getting started – many are verbalizing their concern over the Academy’s decision to stick with 10 nominees this year.

Paul Thomas Anderson is a film fan. I mean, that much is probably obvious given his chosen career path, of course.

After taking a peek at what’s to come this November, there’s no denying that we’re fully in “the thick of it” when it comes to prestige film releases. Many festival darlings such as “Spencer” and “The Power of the Dog” are making their debut this month, while other slightly under the radar but still celebrated titles will be premiering as well.

There are parents that go to their kids’ soccer matches or football games and cheer them on, no matter how well they perform. Then there are parents that go the extra mile to make sure they help train their kids to be real athletes.

Unlike Adapted Screenplay, the Original Screenplay category is not only more competitive but likely more settled. Kenneth Branagh‘s autobiographical “Belfast” is pretty much a lock for a nomination (he earned an Adapted nod for “Hamlet” in 1998) and it’s likely Zach Baylin lands a nod for “King Richard.” Moreover, we have a gut feeling MIke Mills‘ “C’Mon C’Mon” will also make the cut, especially after his nod in this category for “20th Century Women” in 2016.

A staple of awards season returns to Hollywood next month with the 2021 edition of AFI Fest.

This year’s Best Picture race is all about the 10. There won’t be seven, eight or nine nominees this year.

Even though COVID might prevent a lot of folks from making the trip to the UK for this year’s BFI London Film Festival, the event is shaping up to be yet another fall film festival jam-packed with awesome features. READ MORE: Fall 2021 Movie Preview: 60+ Must-See Films According to BFI, this year’s LFF is going to feature 159 feature films, including 21 World Premieres.

TELLURIDE – For those of us lucky enough to attend Cannes, there was a genuine sense of euphoria about returning to an in-person film festival following the pandemic forced cancellation in 2020. Returning to Telluride, which only featured a historic “Nomadland” outdoor screening last year, due to said pandemic, warmed the heart.

TELLURIDE – To say that Richard Williams was a controversial figure in the world of tennis would be something of an understatement. The father and coach of legendary players Venus and Serena Williams was known to bicker with reporters and tournament officials.