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Will Smith yells at comedian Chris Rock (not pictured) from his front-row seat at the 2022 Oscars after taking the stage and slapping him for a joke about Smith's wife during the March 27 ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Will Smith Gets 10-Year Oscar Ban for Chris Rock Slap

by Stacy M. Brown April 8, 2022April 8, 2022

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has slapped Will Smith with a 10-year ban for his infamous smackdown of presenter Chris Rock during last month’s Oscar ceremony.

Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health

Experts Say Deadly Coronavirus Surge Has Peaked: ‘Headed to a Better Place’

by WI Guest Author January 21, 2021December 21, 2021

And the winner is... (Photo courtesy of Todd Wawrychuk / ©A.M.P.A.S.)

Streaming Films Eligible for Oscars for This Year Only

by Sarafina Wright –Washington Informer Staff Writer May 6, 2020December 21, 2021