Oscars Sanctions
9 Apr
Following the Oscars slap, the Academy Board who met virtually on Friday decided to pass a ten-year ban sanction on Will Smith, after he slapped Chris Rock at the 94th Oscars awards. A statement by the board read, "Today, the Board of Governors convened a meeting to discuss how best to respond to Will Smith’s…
7 Apr
The Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences has moved forward the meeting date on the planned decision for Will Smith's Oscars sanctions. In a letter on Wednesday, Academy President David Rubin wrote, "I am calling a board meeting for this Friday morning, April 8, at 9:00 am P.T., rather…
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