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Academy
organizationThe Academy said in a tweet that it 'does not condone violence in any form' Rosie O'Donnell replied to the Academy's tweet with a frustration, asking 'then why did you do NOTHING?' The actor, 53, shocked viewers when he stormed on stage and smacked the comedian, 57.
Ariana DeBose
personAriana DeBose won best supporting actress Oscar for her role in West Side Story. She is the first openly queer woman of color to win an acting Oscar. The 31-year-old said her win was proof that 'dreams do come true' Coda made Oscars history by becoming the first ever film with a streaming-only release to win the Best Picture honour.
Billie Eilish
personBillie Eilish and her brother Finneas O'Connell won best original song. Beat Beyonce, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Van Morrison and Diane Warren. The No Time To Die hitmaker said it was 'insane' to join the list of Bond songwriters. Jessica Chastain finally won her first Best Actress trophy for her titular role in The Eyes Of Tammy Faye.
Will Smith
personRep. Ayanna Pressley rushed to celebrate Will Smith when he slapped Chris Rock after Rock made a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Smith apologized to the Academy and his fellow nominees, but not Chris Rock.
Chris Rock
personRichard Madeley says Chris Rock is 'worst star I've interviewed' after Will Smith smack. Tory MP Simon Hoare says he too would 'lamp' someone who made a joke about his wife. Incident shocked viewers at home, but also the A-listers in the audience.
Jada Pinkett Smith
personThe Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences said Monday that it "condemns" Will Smith's actions at the Oscars. Smith walked on stage and smacked comedian Chris Rock, who had just made a joke about his wife. LAPD has since said that Mr Rock has declined to press assault charges.
Will Smith
personUS actor Will Smith slapped US actor Chris Rock onstage during the 94th Oscars. Rock made a joke on stage about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. The Academy have 'condemned' Will's actions and confirmed a 'formal review' The slap could see Will stripped of his Best Actor award.
Jane Campion
personCODA picked up three gongs, Dune swept the craft awards, and Jane Campion won Best Director. Jessica Chastain won Best Actress for The Eyes of Tammy Faye. Ariana DeBose picked up the Best Supporting Actress award for her performance in West Side Story.
Sian Heder
personThe 2022 Academy Award for Best Picture went to CODA. Sian Heder earned Best Adapted screenplay for the film. Ariana DeBose became the first queer woman of colour to win best supporting actress. Liza Minnelli was brought out in a wheelchair by Lady Gaga.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
organizationAcademy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences condemns actor Will Smith’s attack on comedian Chris Rock during the 94th "Oscars" Smith walked on stage and struck Rock's face after the comedian made a joke about his wife's shaved head.
Richard Williams
personRichard Madeley says Chris Rock is 'worst star I've interviewed' after Will Smith smack. The comedian, 57, made Will, 53, see red when he joked about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's shaven head as she suffers from alopecia. Will admitted he was concerned he wouldn't be welcomed back to the Academy Awards in future.
Troy Kotsur
personTroy Kotsur won the Oscar for best supporting actor for his role in CODA. He is the first Deaf male actor to win an Oscar and only the second Deaf actor to ever receive an Oscar. Ariana DeBose wins best supporting actress for her role in West Side Story. Jessica Chastain finally won her first Oscar for titular role in The Eyes of Tammy Faye.
Jada Pinkett Smith
personTiffany Haddish said Will Smith did the right thing by standing up for Jada Pinkett Smith. Some comedians worried that Smith's attack might invite other offended people.
Foo Fighters
organizationFoo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has died, the band announced on Twitter. No cause of death was given. Hawkins joined the band in 1997, replacing drummer William Goldsmith.
Taylor Hawkins
personTaylor Hawkins was found dead in a hotel room in Bogota, Colombia. Cause of death has not been revealed but it is thought the band were on tour. The father-of-three overdosed on heroin back in 2001, just four years after joining the band. Hawkins joined Foo Fighters in 1997, taking over for original drummer William Goldsmith.
the Foo Fighters
organizationFoo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has died aged 50. He was found unresponsive in a Colombian hotel, where the band were due to perform. Hawkins joined the band back in 1997, after being recruited by former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl.
Peacocks
organizationDaryl Banks III scored the tying and go-ahead baskets that pushed 15th-seeded Saint Peter's to the brink of the Final Four. The Peacocks will face either No. 4 seed UCLA or No. 8 seed North Carolina in the East Regional final Sunday.
European Union
organizationU.S. commitment to deliver additional liquefied natural gas to the EU is a big step towards making Europe less dependent on Russian gas. Both sides aim to ramp up deliveries to 50 bcm per year over time. Lithuania has appeared to make the first move, striking a significant blow to Putin's energy empire.
Ginni Thomas
personSupreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas must immediately recuse himself from any cases relating to the 2020 election and its aftermath. Ginni Thomas colluded extensively with a top White House adviser about overturning Joe Biden’s defeat of then President Donald Trump. Texts are among 2,320 texts Meadows handed to the House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol.
Gonzaga
organizationNo. 1 seed Gonzaga lost 74-68 to No. 4 Arkansas. Arkansas held Gonzaga almost 20 points below its season average. Villanova held off No. 11 Michigan for a 63-55 win.