Ahead of premiering Wednesday’s 'Red Table Talk' discussion on alopecia, Jada Pinkett Smith briefly addressed the Oscars incident between husband Will Smith and Chris Rock.
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Dave Chappelle Attacked Onstage , While Performing in LA.
NPR reports that while Chappelle was performing at the Hollywood Bowl on May 3, .
NPR reports that while Chappelle was performing at the Hollywood Bowl on May 3, .
a man rushed the stage and
physically attacked the comedian.
LAPD confirmed that the suspect
is 23-year-old Isaiah Lee.
Lee was armed with a replica gun
that contained a knife inside.
NBC News reports Lee has been charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon, and his bail has been set at $30,000.
Chappelle, who was unharmed, continued the show and joked that "it was a trans man" who attacked him, .
referencing the backlash he's
received from the trans community
over his Netflix special, 'The Closer.'.
referencing the backlash he's
received from the trans community
over his Netflix special, 'The Closer.'.
Chris rock, who performed earlier that night, came back to the stage and said, "Was that Will Smith?,".
making light of the incident at the Oscars in which Smith slapped Rock onstage
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Matt Fitzpatrick admits that "one of the best shots" he has ever hit that led to him winning the US Open in Boston, was actually a "hit and hope". BBC Sport
Watch highlights of Matt Fitzpatrick's final round as he shoots a two-under par 68 to win the US Open by one shot at the Brookline Country Club, Boston. BBC Sport
Matt Fitzpatrick says winning the US Amateur at Brookline in 2013 will give him "an edge" as he chases his first major at the Boston course on Sunday. BBC Sport
Mario Batali Acquitted , in Boston Sexual Assault Case.
On May 10, celebrity chef Mario Batali was acquitted of sexually assaulting a woman at a Boston bar in 2017.
On May 10, celebrity chef Mario Batali was acquitted of sexually assaulting a woman at a Boston bar in 2017.
Reuters reports that Judge James Stanton
of Boston Municipal Court found Batali
not guilty of indecent assault and battery. .
Reuters reports that Judge James Stanton
of Boston Municipal Court found Batali
not guilty of indecent assault and battery. .
His accuser, Natali Tene, testified that
Batali groped her and forcibly kissed her while
drunkenly posing for selfies with her at a bar. .
His accuser, Natali Tene, testified that
Batali groped her and forcibly kissed her while
drunkenly posing for selfies with her at a bar. .
According to the judge, Tene was found
to have "significant credibility issues,"
which determined his verdict. .
The judge ruled that photos from
the incident created reasonable doubt
that an assault had occurred.
Reuters reports that Batali left the courtroom surrounded by reporters following the judge's ruling and declined to comment on the decision. .
Reuters reports that Batali left the courtroom surrounded by reporters following the judge's ruling and declined to comment on the decision. .
In December 2017, the website Eater.com
detailed four other women's allegations that Batali
inappropriately touched them over at least two decades. .
In December 2017, the website Eater.com
detailed four other women's allegations that Batali
inappropriately touched them over at least two decades. .
In July 2021, Batali and his business partner agreed to pay
$600,000 to at least 20 former employees of their Manhattan
restaurants to resolve sexual harassment claims. .
In July 2021, Batali and his business partner agreed to pay
$600,000 to at least 20 former employees of their Manhattan
restaurants to resolve sexual harassment claims. .
Following the Eater.com report, Batali was fired
from ABC's 'The Chew' and eventually cut ties
with a number of restaurants that he partly owned.
Following the Eater.com report, Batali was fired
from ABC's 'The Chew' and eventually cut ties
with a number of restaurants that he partly owned.
At the time, Batali apologized for his
"deeply inappropriate" behavior but
denied allegations of sexual assault.
At the time, Batali apologized for his
"deeply inappropriate" behavior but
denied allegations of sexual assault
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Shohei Ohtani Matches Babe Ruth, , Makes History in Boston.
CNN reports two-way Major League Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani is
having a season for the history books.
On May 5, Ohtani threw seven scoreless innings against the Boston Red Sox, striking out 11 batters.
On May 5, Ohtani threw seven scoreless innings against the Boston Red Sox, striking out 11 batters.
In leading his Los Angeles Angels to
an 8-0 victory, Ohtani's prowess has
put him in some legendary company.
Batting third and pitching for the first
time at Fenway Park, Ohtani became
the first player to start as a pitcher...
Batting third and pitching for the first
time at Fenway Park, Ohtani became
the first player to start as a pitcher...
... and bat in the top four spots
since Babe Ruth did the same
on September 20, 1919.
... and bat in the top four spots
since Babe Ruth did the same
on September 20, 1919.
The all-around star managed to go
2-for-4 in the game, driving in one
run in the eighth inning.
The all-around star managed to go
2-for-4 in the game, driving in one
run in the eighth inning.
Joe Maddon, the manager of the Angels, has been impressed with the ability of Ohtani, calling his skills "otherworldly.".
Joe Maddon, the manager of the Angels, has been impressed with the ability of Ohtani, calling his skills "otherworldly.".
I hope you don’t start taking that for granted. Like it’s old hat. , Joe Maddon, Manager of Los Angeles Angels, via CNN.
It’s just so unusual. It’s otherworldly, on this
level of this game. , Joe Maddon, Manager of Los Angeles Angels, via CNN.
Ohtani threw 99 pitches in the game,
a season-high. 81 of them were strikes.
Ohtani threw 99 pitches in the game,
a season-high. 81 of them were strikes
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Michael J. Fox and Others To Receive , Honorary Oscars at Governors Awards.
This year's Governors Awards will take
place on Nov. 19 in Los Angeles.
This year's Governors Awards will take
place on Nov. 19 in Los Angeles.
On June 21, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts
and Sciences announced several celebrities
will receive honorary Oscars this year.
'People' reports that those celebrities
include Michael J. Fox, Euzhan Palcy,
Peter Weir and Diane Warren.
'People' reports that those celebrities
include Michael J. Fox, Euzhan Palcy,
Peter Weir and Diane Warren.
'People' reports that those celebrities
include Michael J. Fox, Euzhan Palcy,
Peter Weir and Diane Warren.
'People' reports that those celebrities
include Michael J. Fox, Euzhan Palcy,
Peter Weir and Diane Warren.
David Rubin, Academy president,
said they were chosen because of their , "indelible contributions to cinema and the world at large." .
Honorary Oscars are given, "to honor extraordinary distinction in lifetime achievement, exceptional contributions to the state of motion picture arts and sciences, or for outstanding service to the Academy.".
Rubin went on to address the
impact each honoree has had.
Michael J. Fox's tireless advocacy of research on Parkinson's disease alongside his boundless optimism exemplifies the impact of one person in changing the future for millions, David Rubin, Academy president, via statement.
Euzhan Palcy is a pioneering filmmaker whose groundbreaking significance in international cinema is cemented in film history. , David Rubin, Academy president, via statement.
Peter Weir is a director of consummate skill and artistry whose work reminds us of the power of film
to reveal the full range of human experience, David Rubin, Academy president, via statement.
Diane Warren's music and lyrics have magnified the emotional impact of countless motion pictures and inspired generations of musical artists. , David Rubin, Academy president, via statement
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Film director Paul Haggis is being held in Italy pending a court hearing while prosecutors investigate a woman's allegations he had sex with her without her.. Sky News
Paul Haggis -- famous for writing/directing 2006's Best Picture, "Crash" -- has been arrested in Italy for sexual assault ... this according to multiple reports... TMZ.com
Kevin Spacey , Charged With Four Counts , of Sexual Assault in UK.
'The Guardian' reports that actor
Kevin Spacey will appear at Westminster
magistrates court on June 16.
According to the Metropolitan police,
Spacey is charged with four counts
of sexual assault against three men. .
Scotland Yard reportedly added that Spacey has also been charged with causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.
Scotland Yard reportedly added that Spacey has also been charged with causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.
'The Guardian' reports that the charges
come after a review by the Crown Prosecution
Service of evidence obtained by the Met. .
Spacey has been charged with two counts of sexual assault on a man, now in his 40s, in March of 2005. .
Another of the charges relates to the sexual assault
of a man, now in his 30s, in August 2008.
The third charge of causing a person to engage in nonconsensual penetrative sexual activity was made by the same man as the 2008 incident.
The third charge of causing a person to engage in nonconsensual penetrative sexual activity was made by the same man as the 2008 incident.
The fourth charge of sexual assault dates
back to April 2013 in Gloucestershire.
The 'Associated Press' reports that Spacey
was questioned by British police in 2019. .
The actor ran London's Old Vic
theater from 2004 to 2015.
In 2017, the two-time Academy Award winner's career was brought to an abrupt halt after actor Anthony Rapp accused Spacey of assaulting him when Rapp was still a teenager.
In 2017, the two-time Academy Award winner's career was brought to an abrupt halt after actor Anthony Rapp accused Spacey of assaulting him when Rapp was still a teenager
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Tony Awards Announce , ‘No Violence’ Policy Prior to 2022 Show.
The new policy comes on the heels of the Oscars incident in which Will Smith slapped Chis Rock on stage.
The new policy comes on..
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In an interview with The Los Angeles Times, Kenny Rock weighed in on the incident that took place at the Oscars: "It eats at me watching it over and over again because you’ve seen a loved one being..
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