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Apple is facing a dilemma over Will Smith’s movie "Emancipation," which was deemed an Oscar-winning contender before the actor slapped Chris Rock onstage during the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony. The backlash Smith faced in the last several months has reportedly caused Apple executives to discuss releasing the movie this year — in time for awards season — or holding off until 2023. The New York Times reported that the "sensitivity of the situation is apparent." The outlet, citing three sources, reports that there have been talks within the company to release "Emancipation" at the end of the year.

Willow Smith has opened up about her relationship with her father Will Smith in a new interview. The singer, 21, is the youngest child of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith. The couple also share a son, Jaden, who is 24.

Jada Pinkett Smith is practicing self-love. The actress celebrated “Bald Is Beautiful Day” with a stunning selfie.

Jada Pinkett-Smith and Will Smith have been one of the most recognizable power couples in Hollywood for over two decades.MORE: Jada Pinkett Smith reveals exciting update in family as Red Table Talks kicks off new seriesThe two met in 1994 on the set of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, going on to marry in 1997 and having two children together, Willow and Jaden Smith.Before Will was married to Jada, though, he was married to Sheree Zampino, the mother of his first child, Trey Smith, from 1992 to 1995, and though their marriage was short lived, not only have they maintained a friendship, but Jada and Sheree get along too.WATCH: Jada holds back tears as she addresses alopecia with grieving mother whose child died by suicide MORE: Willow Smith breaks silence on dad Will Smith's Oscars altercationAs the actress prepares to bring back yet another season of her show, Red Table Talk, she surprised fans when she revealed that one of the guests would be none other than her husband's ex-wife herself.The star took to Instagram to share a clip for the upcoming installment, which included a teaser from the episode in which the two reunite.As the trailer announced some of the upcoming guests, a preview of Sheree at the iconic red table is shown, and Jada announces her appearance, looking to the camera and saying: "Sheree… once the wife of Will."A post shared by Red Table Talk (@redtabletalk)The dramatic new season trailerThen the video montage quickly cuts to a seemingly tense conversation between them, which teases they did not hold back.MORE: Will Smith's ex praises Jada Pinkett-Smith for coparenting and 'loving' her sonMORE: Jada Pinkett Smith praises daughter Willow Smith after latest achievement"Do you think there's anything else we have

Some things we know to be true without a doubt include the sun rising every morning, water being wet, and Chris Rock not holding back on jokes.

Will Smith is currently shooting the second season of “Welcome to Earth.” The National Geographic documentary takes viewers to some of the most beautiful and arresting locations on Earth. Currently, Smith was spotted in Ecuador, aboard one of the most dangerous train rides in the world.Will Smith shares emotional video apologizing to Chris RockThe reason Chris Rock declined Oscars offer to host 2023 ceremonySmith was photographed blowing kisses to his fans aboard the train that travels from Nariz del Diablo (Devil’s Nose) to Simbombe.

London’s O2 Arena was rocking Saturday evening as Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock continued their European stand-up tour, including new commentary on their assaults on stage. We were in the crowd.

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Chris Rock to be opening up about the infamous Oscars slap anytime soon. ET spoke with January Harrison, founder of January Designs and Creations, who was in attendance at Rock's show in Phoenix on Sunday, where she said he not only discussed the incident between him and Will Smith at the 2022 Academy Awards, but was adamant about not speaking publicly about the slap.As many will remember, it was at the Academy Awards that Smith slapped Rock in the face after he made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith before presenting the award for Best Documentary Feature. Harrison said that Rock told the audience that Oprah Winfrey asked him to do a sit-down interview with her to discuss the incident, but he declined.«During the evening, he did describe that he declined an offer to go onto Oprah to do to a sit-down interview and even a Super Bowl commercial with Will Smith himself,» Harrison shared.

Chris Rock to be emceeing the Oscars anytime soon. According to multiple eyewitness, Rock revealed during his Sunday night show in Phoenix, that he was asked to host next year's show, but refused.As many will remember, it was at the 2022 Academy Awards that Will Smith slapped Rock in the face after he made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith before presenting the award for Best Documentary Feature. «Chris Rock said he was asked to host next year's Academy Awards at his Sunday night show at Arizona Financial Theatre, and that he refused the offer,» the eyewitness shared. «He also noted that he was offered the chance to do a Super Bowl commercial that he also declined.»Eyewitnesses also told ET that Rock compared hosting the Oscars to returning to the scene of a crime, referencing the murder trial of O.J.

Will Smith is fiercely protective of his family – as became clear after his appearance at the Oscars this year. The world was shocked after he slapped host Chris Rock, who made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith, who suffers from alopecia. MORE: Will Smith reveals his heart 'shattered' when son Jaden made a shock requestHe subsequently issued an apology, and his family have all shown their support for him - with both Jada and his son Jaden speaking out.Just months before the incident, the award-winning actor released his memoir, Will, where he opened up about his family life - and some of the lessons he learnt through his children. One that stood out in particular was when his daughter Willow, 21, went to drastic measures to alter her own hair in a bid to stop touring.VIDEO: Will Smith prepares to take a dive into the deepest swimming pool on earthWillow gained global success following the release of her hit song Whip My Hair, and signed up for a month-long tour opening for Justin Bieber.MORE: Inside Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's jaw-dropping £32.3million mansionMORE: Will Smith hailed a 'hero' as he shares video of terrifying encounter during family timeThe talented singer wasn't enjoying the tour and told her dad she wanted to stop at the end of the European leg of the trip.However, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star told his daughter that was not possible because she had upcoming dates in Australia.

Will Smith is in improved spirits after his impassioned video apology to Chris Rock, which he posted in July.A source tells ET, that, in the wake of his apology, «Will is feeling much more confident and much more positive and less depressed.»«He was in very low spirits prior to making his public apology,» the source continues. «He feels less ashamed now and more comfortable being out and about in public again because he has and continues to do the work that needs to be done for himself, his wife, his family, his friends, his colleagues, his fans, The Academy, Chris and Chris' family.»The source adds that Smith «knows he still has a lot of making up to to do and that it will all take time.» However, the 53-year-old actor is «putting in the work and that is putting him in a better state mentally.»«Will was so regretful of the situation and the situation he put his family in with all of the backlash, especially publicly. He wanted to acknowledge his wrongdoings and apologize and take accountability.

Vivica A. Fox has changed her perspective on the controversial Oscars slap, after sharing her thoughts about it in June, and criticizing Jada Pinkett Smith’s response to the incident, during an interview at The Wendy Williams Show.

Will Smith’s infamous Oscars slap.However, she apparently doesn’t harbor any ill feelings toward the Academy Award-winning actor.“I think they’re just really going through a season of healing right now,” Fox, 58, told People on Tuesday at the premiere of “The Great Wolf Pack: A Call to Adventure.”“Listen, I love Will Smith. He’s one of my favorite people on the planet.

Oscars slap earlier this year.After Chris Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith, the actor took to the stage and hit the comedian across the face.Q Scores has since provided data to Variety regarding star power and appeal, showing Smith’s ratings had been declining since the Oscars.The database had polled roughly 1,800 US consumers about various celebrities, with Smith often ranking in the Top 10 of positively rated actors.Smith’s score reportedly went from a 39 to a 24 between January and July 2022, as Q asks for two polls per year.Q Scores executive vice president Henry Schafer called Smith’s trajectory this year on their site results “a very significant and precipitous decline”.The negative ratings for Smith significantly increased, climbing from less than 10 to 26 – the average score usually sits around 16 or 17, according to the aggregator.Jada Pinkett Smith’s score was also affected, with her positive score falling from 13 to 6 and her negative score rising from 29 to 44.Last month, Smith posted an apology video addressing his altercation with Rock at the Oscars.