Will Smith's King Richard Co-Stars Have Reached Out Since The Slap And Offer Update On Where He's At Emotionally

Emmerdale's Paige Sandhu has issued a career announcement after being approached by reality TV shows. The actress, who played serial killer Meena Jutla on the long-running ITV soap, said she had turned down bosses who offered her a slot. Viewers shouldn’t expect to see her in the I'm A Celebrity jungle, nor on the Strictly Come Dancing dance floor.

It’s been nearly four months since the 2022 Oscars and the slap heard ’round the world. Now, Kevin Hart, a close friend to Will Smith, is opening up about how the movie star is doing and how his life has changed.

Here’s some cool Bridgerton news!

Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes are teaming up on a prequel novel based on the upcoming Netflix spinoff series following Queen Charlotte’s rise to power for Avon Books. Timing of the book’s release is set to coincide with the show’s premiere.

Wilson Chapman editorThe “Bridgerton” literary universe is expanding. Original series writer Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes, the executive producer of the romance series’ Netflix adaptation, are set to cowrite a new prequel novel set in the world of “Bridgerton.”Currently untitled, the new book series is based on the universe of the TV series, and is an adaptation of the upcoming Netflix “Bridgerton” spinoff about a young Queen Charlotte.

Read More: Emmerdale's Daisy Campbell and Rosie Bentham spark demand after bikini holidayIn fact, many were pleading for Paige to return to the ITV soap as Meena again to liven things up. Paige Sandhu told her followers: "What an absolute dream to wear Maison Valentino to the Trica Awards. Thank you thank you thank you.

Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at this year’s Academy Awards ceremony, at this point. Some have come out in defense of the star, while others have crticized him for striking the noted funnyman. Interestingly, a number of Rock’s fellow comedians, like Steve Harvey and Tiffany Haddish, have provided some particularly strong thoughts on the situation.

Three months after Will Smith raised eyebrows for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, the actor scored big for his role in King Richard at the 2022 BET Awards.

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.

It’s Friday and that can mean only one thing, folks: another edition of International Insider. Jesse Whittock here to take you through another week in film and TV.

Brad Pitt and Joey King‘s new movie Bullet Train is hitting theaters this summer and a slew of character posters have been released by Sony Pictures.

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Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterThe jury in Bill Cosby’s civil trial in nearly reached a verdict on Friday afternoon, but will instead have to start their deliberations over again on Monday morning.The unusual twist came at the end of the second day of deliberations in Santa Monica Superior Court. The plaintiff, Judy Huth, has sued Cosby for allegedly molesting her at the Playboy Mansion when she was 16, in 1975.The jurors were asked to answer nine questions, including whether Cosby sexually molested Huth, whether she was under 18, whether Cosby had reason to know that, and how much damages she should be awarded.

ITV’s Cooking With The Stars kicked off last week. The show features an array of celebrities, each paired with an accomplished chef to mentor them in hopes to take them from passionate amateurs to restaurant-level chefs. Maura Higgins and Anne Hegarty are among the famous faces swapping designer jackets for chef aprons.

Tyler Perry is making it clear that he didn’t comfort Will Smith after the actor slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards.As part of the Directors Series With Gayle King during the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City, the 52-year-old film mogul spoke candidly about witnessing Smith slapping Rock, and him chatting with the actor just after the shocking incident.“I was there close up, I left early to go and check on Chris because it was wrong in no uncertain terms,” Perry said about the aftermath. “I made sure I said that to Will, and when we walked over to him, he was devastated.