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Will Smith Among Stars In Latest Season Of David Letterman's 'My ... (Deadline)

The new season will debut on Friday May 20 and the six-part series will also feature Cardi B, Kevin Durant, Billie Eilish, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Ryan Reynolds ...

The show sees the former host of The Late Show go in depth with a range of guests. However, don’t expect the King Richard star to chat about his controversial exploits at this year’s Oscars as season four of Letterman’s Netflix longform interview chat show was filmed before March. Will Smith will sit down with David Letterman for his latest round of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.

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Jada Pinkett Smith announces very impressive achievement after ... (HELLO!)

Jada Pinkett Smith revealed her and daughter Willow Smith had achieved a very exciting milestone with their Facebook Watch show Red Table Talk after husband ...

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Will Smith has been seeking therapy following the Oscars incident ... (PINKVILLA)

Will Smith is reportedly going to therapy after the slapping incident at Oscars 2022. by Pinkvilla Desk | Published on May 06, 2022 11:17 AM IST | 3.4K.

Will Smith and Chris Rock's Oscars incident left everyone shocked at this year's ceremony and the aftermath of the same hasn't been an easy one. Chris Rock on the other hand after making his first few appearances as this comedy shows maintained that he wasn't going to address the incident and that he's still processing it. Will Smith is reportedly going to therapy after the slapping incident at Oscars 2022.

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Will Smith hops into hot seat with David Letterman interview (New York Post)

Will Smith will appear alongside several other stars during season four of David Letterman's show "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction," on Netflix.

The 50-year-old actress suffers from alopecia. As a result of the “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It” rapper’s actions, he was banned from the Oscars for 10 years. The episodes were filmed prior to March 2022.

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Fact Check: Are Will Smith and Jada Pinkett getting a divorce in 2022? (HITC)

A lot has happened since Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during Oscars 2022. Now, fans fear the actor Will smith has filed divorce from Jada Pinkett.

If the involved party desires a police report at a later date, LAPD will be available to complete an investigative report.” HITC has reached out to Will and Jada for a comment. They just say, “if they were to split”, only talking about the possibility of it. The quote reads: “Ever since the Oscars scandal, tensions between them have been palpable. There have been problems for years, but they’re barely speaking right now. The rumors about Will and Jada’s divorce stemmed from a now-deleted story by Heat Magazine, which was relayed by many other outlets including the Mirror, that consists of a quote from an insider.

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Will Smith to appear on Netflix's 'My Next Guest Needs No Introduction' (The News International)

Will Smith, who was recently banned from Oscars for the next ten years, will be soon joining David Letterman for an interview.

Sophie Turner describes England as the ‘final destination for her growing family' This makes the star no longer eligible to vote for the Oscars. Social media believes Amber Heard took inspiration for her court testimony from the movie 'The Talented Mr. Ripley'

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Will Smith has been going to therapy following the infamous slap. (Filmfare)

In what went down as one of the craziest Oscars moments, Hollywood star Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock in an onstage altercation.

Smith slapped Chris Rock after the latter directed a joke towards his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head. In what went down as one of the craziest Oscars moments, Hollywood star Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock in an onstage altercation. Will Smith "has been going to therapy after the Oscars incident" according to a leading news portal.

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Will Smith in 'therapy' after embarrassing Oscars incident: Report (The News International)

Will Smith is turning over a new leaf after Oscars slapgate.The 53-year-old has reportedly been focusing on healing with a therapist after slapping Chris ...

Sophie Turner describes England as the ‘final destination for her growing family' The star called himself a "work in progress" before adding, "I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong." As per Entertainment Tonight, "Smith, 53, 'has been going to therapy after the Oscars incident."

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Will Smith to be interviewed on David Letterman's Netflix show (NME.com)

Will Smith has been announced for the fourth season of Netflix's 'My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman'.

Some of the discoveries around our healing will be shared when the time calls. In March, Smith struck the comedian on-stage during the ceremony following a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head. Will Smith has been announced for the fourth season of Netflix’s My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman.

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Will Smith 'has been going to therapy after' his infamous slap of ... (Daily Mail)

Smith, 53, made international headlines for his outburst toward the 57-year-old comedian at the March 27 event at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, ...

(Lee was arrested in connection with assault with a deadly weapon in the attack.) 'No amount of Namastes will make up for that.' (Pinkett Smith, 50, has diagnosed with alopecia, which causes hair loss.) The latest: Will Smith, 53, has sought help in the wake of his infamous slap of Chris Rock, 57, at the Academy Awards. He was snapped at the Oscars accepting the Best Actor Academy Award in the wake of the slap Later in the evening - in his acceptance speech after winning the Best Actor Oscar for his role as tennis patriarch Richard Williams in King Richard - Smith apologized to the Academy and other nominees, but made no reference to Rock. Will Smith has sought help in the wake of his infamous slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards.

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Will Smith is seeking therapy after that infamous Oscar slap (News24)

Will Smith has been keeping a low profile since the slapping incident at the Oscars but seems to be working on himself by going to therapy.

He did, however, crack a joke about Will when another comedian made headlines for being attacked on stage. “I would like to publicly apologise to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I'm embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. “Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. Will slapped Chris after he made a joke about Jada's bald head. But not everyone is convinced it'll help.

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Will Smith gears up to return to public eye after Oscar slap with ... (Geo News)

The 53-year-old actor, however, will not be talking about his altercation with the comedian on the stage of the Academy Awards ceremony on March 27 as the show ...

The 53-year-old actor, however, will not be talking about his altercation with the comedian on the stage of the Academy Awards ceremony on March 27 as the show was recorded earlier in the year. Smith reportedly recorded the interview back in January when the duo was seen talking in West Hollywood, surrounded by a large film crew. Will Smith is gearing up to return to the public eye with his upcoming interview with David Letterman later this month after the actor was banned from Oscars for the next ten years.

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'At last': Tweeps react to Jada Pinkett Smith & Will Smith's alleged ... (The South African)

Will Smith's fans are celebrating his rumoured divorce from Jada Pinkett Smith after being married for 25 years.

Actors Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are reportedly headed for a divorce after being married for 25 years. “Will and Jada Smith may be facing what’s being described as “one of the ugliest divorces in showbiz history.” Hellomagazine.com has reported that Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith are splitting after 25 years together. ‘At last’: Tweeps react to Jada Pinkett Smith & Will Smith’s alleged divorce Will Smith’s fans are celebrating his rumoured divorce from Jada Pinkett Smith after being married for 25 years. ‘At last’: Tweeps react to Jada Pinkett Smith & Will Smith’s alleged divorce

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Will Smith Has At Least One Thing Coming To Netflix After Streamer ... (Cinema Blend)

Will Smith's movie projects with Netflix aren't moving forward but he'll still show up on the streamer soon.

The decision to put the movie on hold appears to be related to the slap situation. A third Will Smith project, Bad Boys 4 is also currently in a holding pattern. Smith had a pair of Netflix projects in the hopper that are not currently moving forward, but he will be appearing on the streaming service soon, as a guest of David Letterman.

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Why Will Smith Won't Address Oscars Slap on My Next Guest Needs ... (E! Online)

Will Smith will appear on season four of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman, but he isn't there to discuss the Oscars slap.

"I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. Click here to get all the TV scoop straight in your inbox. And though Letterman's Netflix series isn't afraid to get into sensitive topics of conversation, the 2022 Oscars slap will not be discussed.

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Will Smith to Appear on David Letterman's My Next Guest Needs No ... (Black Enterprise)

Smith's episode on the popular sit-down interview show was filmed before the infamous Oscars slap.

“I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. According to the report, Smith is one of several luminary guests in the new season.

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Chris Rock jokes about Will Smith slap as he joins Dave Chappelle ... (NME.com)

Dave Chappelle was joined by Chris Rock at a stand-up show in Los Angeles, where they both joked about their recent onstage attacks.

I want to put the focus back on those who deserve attention for their achievements and allow the Academy to get back to the incredible work it does to support creativity and artistry in film.” Announcing his resignation at the time, Smith said: “My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable. “I got smacked by a homeless guy with leaves in his hair.”

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Will Smith is one of David Letterman's 'Next Guests' in first TV ... (USA TODAY)

Six new episodes, all arriving May 20, will also feature rapper Cardi B, NBA star Kevin Durant and actors Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Ryan Reynolds chatting with ...

(The Oscars were held March 27.) But those looking for Smith's comments about the infamous Oscars Slap, when he marched onstage and assaulted Chris Rock, will be disappointed: Netflix was quick to point out that all six interviews were taped "before March 2022." Will Smith and Billie Eilish are among David Letterman's guests for the fourth season of his Netflix talk show, "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction."

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Will Smith's 'Emancipation' Shifting to 2023, Apple Eyes New Date ... (Variety)

Will Smith's next film "Emancipation," from Apple Original Films, is shifting to 2023 after the Oscars slap.

Still expected this year from Apple is Rodrigo Garcia’s “Raymond & Ray,” with Ewan McGregor and Ethan Hawke, and Peter Farrelly’s “The Greatest Beer Run Ever,” his first film since “Green Book” won best picture. The company has the Sundance Film Festival Audience Award winner “Cha Cha Real Smooth,” with Dakota Johnson, dropping on June 17, before unveiling animated feature “Luck” from its newly acquired Skydance Animation on August 5. Don’t expect an “ Emancipation” for Oscar winner Will Smith in 2022.

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Apple TV+ film Emancipation reportedly moving to 2023 release ... (9to5Mac)

However, as part of the ongoing fallout from Smith deciding to assault Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars, it now appears that the film's release has been ...

It spent over $100 million on producing the film, after all. Emancipation had a good chance at continuing that streak, at least until Smith lost his temper at the Oscars and slapped presenter Chris Rock mid-show, in front of millions of viewers, in a move so left-field many people originally thought it was a bit. Variety says that post-production on the film is still ongoing, which is another possible factor as to the schedule pushback.

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Will Smith's Next Awards Contender Will Reportedly Be Pushed to ... (Vanity Fair)

After the Oscars slap, Apple TV+ is reportedly holding director Antoine Fuqua's “Emancipation” until next year.

An official release date had not been announced, but a source told Variety “it’s an unspoken truth” that Emancipation will be shifted off the 2022 schedule. Last month, he was spotted in India and a source told Entertainment Tonight that he “has been going to therapy after the Oscars incident.” He has yet to publicly address the scandal, but will appear on this season of David Letterman’s My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, which premieres on Netflix May 20. Emancipation, an action-drama in which Smith stars as Peter, a man who escapes slavery in the Louisiana swamps, has been delayed from its expected fall 2022 release date to sometime in 2023, Variety reports.

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Will Smith's first post-slap film, 'Emancipation,' pushed to 2023: report (New York Post)

Apple and Will Smith's production company, Westbrook Studios, are reportedly pushing back the release of his action-drama "Emancipation" to 2023.

A separate Netflix film and a movie for Sony have also been put on hold. A number of Smith’s projects have seemingly been affected by the Oscars incident. It was originally slated to pop up on the film festival circuit this fall.

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Will Smith-Led 'Emancipation' Delayed to 2023 on Apple TV+ (Collider.com)

Apple TV has his pause on the Will Smith-led film Emancipation in the latest of the actor's projects to get delayed as a result of the Oscars slap.

Then the film was delayed again due to the destruction caused by Hurricane Ida and COVID cases in August 2021. While there was no exact date for Antoine Fuqua's period piece action-thriller, the film was expected to be Apple’s next major awards' contender after this year's Best Picture winner CODA. Apple has not confirmed a date or the news, but one of Variety’s sources said that “it’s the unspoken truth” that the thriller would not hit Apple TV+ later this year. It is hard to believe we are already a month removed from the slap heard around the world at this year's Oscars. As a result of the slap, many of Will Smith’s future projects have either been shelved or pushed back.

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Will Smith film Emancipation pushed to 2023 by Apple in the wake of ... (Daily Mail)

Apple is delaying the release of Will Smith's next film, Emancipation, in the wake of his now infamous slapping of Chris Rock during the Oscars, ...

Regrettably, we feel compelled to move our film production work from Georgia to another state,' the pair said. It was due to begin production in June 2021. The image, according to History.com, depicts Peter showing off a heavily scarred back after a treacherous journey to freedom. (Pinkett Smith, 50, has diagnosed with alopecia, which causes hair loss.) Backlash: Apple is delaying the release of Will Smith's next film, Emancipation, in the wake of his now infamous slapping of Chris Rock during the Oscars, it was revealed on Friday Apple is delaying the release of Will Smith's next film, Emancipation, in the wake of his now infamous slapping of Chris Rock during the Oscars, it was revealed on Friday.

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Apple pushes back Will Smith 'Emancipation' to 2023 after Oscars ... (Geo News)

As per Variety, Apple and Smith's production company, Westbrook Studios, are pushing back the release of his action-drama “Emancipation” to 2023. A source close ...

A source close to his team added that “it’s the unspoken truth” that the film will not hit the streaming platform this year. After the movie, it is conjectured that “Will’s going to win back-to-back [Oscars].” As per Variety, Apple and Smith’s production company, Westbrook Studios, are pushing back the release of his action-drama “Emancipation” to 2023.

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David Letterman2019s talk show to air Will Smith's interview taped ... (PINKVILLA)

Will Smith to appear on a talk show for the first time since his 2022 Oscars blunder.

According to reports, his wife Jada insisted on going on this vacation which was a pre-planned affair. Smith was later banned from the Award show for the next ten years due to his actions at the show. Will Smith to appear on a talk show for the first time since his 2022 Oscars blunder.

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Will Smith 'Emancipation' release delayed to 2023 by Apple TV (The News International)

Will Smith has experienced another setback in his formerly thriving career.As per Variety, Apple and Smith's production company, Westbrook Studios, ...

Kim Kardashian said, "It will forever be one of the greatest privileges of my life to be able to channel my inner... A source close to his team added that “it’s the unspoken truth” that the film will not hit the streaming platform this year. After the movie, it is conjectured that “Will’s going to win back-to-back [Oscars].”

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