
Will Smith Is Not Permitted To Attend The Academy Awards For A Period Of Ten Years
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has barred the actor from attending all Academy events, in-person or virtually, for the next decade

David Oyelowo Worries Oscars Incident Could Curb Inclusion Efforts In Hollywood
The 'Selma' actor penned an op-ed breaking down the feelings and fears he's "still processing" in the wake of the altercation between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the Academy Awards

Will Smith Resigns From The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences
'I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate,' Smith said in a written resignation

Oscars Producer Will Packer Says LAPD Was Prepared To Arrest Will Smith, But Chris Rock Declined
Will Packer publicly spoke about what he describes as "a very painful moment" during his broadcast production of the 2022 Academy Awards

Chris Rock Breaks His Silence On Academy Awards Incident
‘I’m still kind of processing what happened’ Rock told a sold-out crowd on the Boston stop of his Ego Death standup comedy tour

‘We Slapped 40% Off..It’s Time To Rock New Spring Looks’ – Fashion Nova Uses Insensitive Promo After The Oscars
Subscribers received the cringy promotional message via text.

Will Smith Issues A Public Apology For Tense Oscars Encounter With Chris Rock
"My behavior at last night's Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable," Smith wrote in an Instagram post

'Unfortunate' Comment About Jada Pinkett Smith's Shaved Head Sparks Necessary Conversation About Alopecia Areata
As 6.8 million people suffer with alopecia areata in the U.S., dermatologists speak with ESSENCE about the condition and why that Oscars "joke" was problematic.

11 Times Jada Pinkett-Smith Effortlessly Slayed The Cover Of ESSENCE
The stunning actress nailed every single cover and spread!

Will Smith Wins Oscar For Best Actor: 'I’m Being Called On In My Life To Love And Protect People'
The actor delivered a tearful speech while accepting the award for his role in 'King Richard'

Black Hollywood Lit Up The Red Carpet At The 2022 Academy Awards
All the stars came out with their best looks for the 94th Annual Oscars ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Celebs Rub Elbows At The 2022 Critics Choice Awards
A star-studded group of actors and creators of TV and film convened at Fairmont Century Plaza to mingle and celebrate big wins

WATCH: Will Smith Discusses His Latest 'Growth Spurt' After Emotional SAG Awards Win
After what he described as one of the greatest moments of his career, Will Smith opened up to ESSENCE about this pivotal season in his life