Meredith Nardino

Following his now-viral Oscars slap, Will Smith sat down with members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to discuss the next steps. Us Weekly confirms that the Academy “has talked to all parties involved,” including Smith, 53, and Chris Rock. “Will was told that his actions would have consequences,” a source says, […]

Leave the heckling at home. Chris Rock reportedly shut down a fan’s negative comment about Will Smith during a live show days after the duo’s Oscars drama. The Everybody Hates Chris alum, 57, returned to the Wilbur Theatre in Boston on Thursday, March 31, after performing on the same stage one day prior. According to […]

The show must go on. Oscars producer Will Packer wasn’t sure whether the awards ceremony could recover after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage. Packer, 47, opened up about the feeling inside of the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles following the jaw-dropping altercation, telling Good Morning America in an interview that aired on Friday, […]

An unexpected bump. Will Packer, who produced the 2022 Oscars, is opening up about what went down behind the scenes after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock. A clip from Packer’s Friday, April 1, Good Morning America interview aired as part of ABC World News Tonight on Thursday, March 31, during which he claimed that authorities […]

Making moves! Abhishek “Shake” Chatterjee is ready to start fresh following his dramatic stint on Love Is Blind season 2. The 33-year-old Netflix personality exclusively tells Us Weekly that he’s moving to Miami and will “hopefully” be completely settled in Florida by the end of the summer. However, his location isn’t the only major life […]

The Bates family is getting bigger! Trace Bates is engaged to girlfriend Lydia Romeike, Us Weekly exclusively confirms. The 25-year-old reality star popped the question on March 21 on the rooftop of the Embassy Suites hotel in Knoxville, Tennessee. The UPtv personality and Lydia, 24, were surrounded by two floral towers and romantic candles as […]

Will Smith may have publicly apologized for his behavior at the 2022 Oscars, but Chris Rock hasn’t heard from him privately. Us Weekly has exclusively learned from multiple sources that Smith, 53, has not personally reached out to the Grown Ups actor, 57, following the Sunday, March 27, awards show. Smith’s only message about the […]

Laying low. Cole Sprouse hinted at how his split from Lili Reinhart has changed the way he approaches his relationship with current girlfriend Ari Fournier. The former Disney Channel star, 29, told GQ Hype in an interview published on Wednesday, March 30, that his romance with Reinhart, 25, was “as real as it gets” before […]

Still in shock. Amy Schumer may have put a funny foot forward after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars — but the moment left a major impression. “I think we can all agree that the best way to unpack what happened is to stream my series @lifeandbethhulu and see me on tour […]

A heavy moment. Willow Smith subtly weighed in after her father, Will Smith, slapped Chris Rock in the face at the 2022 Oscars. The 21-year-old singer shared a telling quote via her Instagram Story on Tuesday, March 29, two days after the awards show altercation. “You know who’s going through a lot right now? Literally […]

An unexpected reckoning. Prince William and Duchess Kate “are overwhelmed with remorse” following their tense tour through the Caribbean, a source exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly. The royal couple “were looking forward” to visiting Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas, per the insider. “It was certainly more challenging than expected given the […]

It’s times like these. After the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins, the Foo Fighters are postponing their previously announced live concerts. “It is with great sadness that Foo Fighters confirm the cancellation of all upcoming tour dates in light of the staggering loss of our brother Taylor Hawkins,” a statement shared via the band’s official […]

Not like him? Will Smith‘s mother, Caroline Bright, is addressing her son’s behavior at the 2022 Oscars — and she’s just as surprised as the rest of the world. “That’s the first time I’ve ever seen him go off. First time in his lifetime,” she told local Philadelphia news outlet WPVI after the Sunday, March […]

Closing their chapter. Anthony Anderson and wife Alvina Stewart have split after more than 20 years together, Us Weekly confirms. Stewart filed for divorce from the 51-year-old actor on Friday, March 25. According to documents obtained by Us, the Howard University graduate is seeking spousal support and asked for Anderson to pay her attorney’s fees. […]

Doing a double take. Gus Kenworthy poked fun at pal Colton Underwood‘s speedy engagement to fiancé Jordan C. Brown. The Olympian bonded with the season 23 Bachelor, both 30, during Netflix’s Coming Out Colton. Kenworthy exclusively told Us Weekly on Sunday, March 27, that he has spoken to the reality star and Brown, 39, after […]

On her own — for now. Tayshia Adams is in “absolutely” no rush to start dating again after her split from former fiancé Zac Clark last year. The season 16 Bachelorette, 31, exclusively opened up to Us Weekly about her love life at the Mercedes-Benz Oscar 2022 Viewing Party at the Four Seasons Hotel in […]

Forgotten fan favorite? Viewers were left disappointed after the 2022 Academy Awards omitted the late Bob Saget from the In Memoriam segment. The Full House alum did not appear to be included in the traditional tribute during the Sunday, March 27, awards ceremony nearly three months after his death at the age of 65. Fans […]

One step forward. Diddy shared an update on where Will Smith stands with Chris Rock after the pair’s heated exchange at the 2022 Academy Awards. “That’s not a problem. That’s over. I can confirm that,” the Sean Jean designer, 52, told Page Six of the drama at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty in Los Angeles […]

Major misunderstanding? Chris Rock is not filing a police report after Will Smith slapped him at the 2022 Oscars. The Los Angeles Police Department addressed the on-stage altercation in a statement to Us Weekly after the Sunday, March 27, awards show. “LAPD investigative entities are aware of an incident between two individuals during the Academy […]

Nothing to see here. Diddy tried to put a positive spin on an awkward situation after Will Smith and Chris Rock appeared to fight on the Oscars 2022 stage. After the 57-year-old Saturday Night Live alum made a crack about Jada Pinkett Smith starring in a possible sequel of 1997’s G.I. Jane because of her […]

Date night for the stars! Hollywood’s hottest couples hit the red carpet at the 2022 Oscars — and there was no shortage of PDA. As in years past, the 94th annual Academy Awards were held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Celebrities lined up for their closeups on Sunday, March 27, before heading into […]