Variety2d
Will Smith Addresses Chris Rock Oscars Slap on New Album: ‘My S— Still Hot Even Though I Won’t Get Nominated’
Will Smith wastes no time addressing his Chris Rock Oscars slap on new album “Based on a True Story,” which released on Friday. In fact, the project’s first track, “Int. Barbershop — Day ...
The Hollywood Reporter2d
Will Smith Addresses Chris Rock Oscars Slap On ‘Based On a True Story,’ His First Album in 20 Years
The new record marks Smith's first album since 2005's 'Lost and Found.' By Ethan Millman Will Smith is aware of the elephant in the room, as the very first line on his first album in 20 years ...
New York Daily News2d
Will Smith hits back at The Slap on first album in 20 years
Will Smith’s new album, his first since 2005, takes multiple opportunities to address The Slap and its aftermath. The 56-year-old actor-rapper won his first Oscar at the 94th Academy Awards ...
CNN2d
Will Smith returns to his Oscar slap in new music
It was the slap seen around the world, and Will Smith is not shying away from it. The actor and rapper has his first album out in 20 years. On his new music, Smith addresses the 2022 Oscars ...
USA Today2d
Will Smith addresses Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Rock controversies on new album
Smith's new album "Based on a True Story" (out now) opens with a barbershop skit mocking debates and social media chatter about everything from his shocking slap of Chris Rock to his "crazy ...
Variety2d
Will Smith’s ‘Based on a True Story’ Foregoes Fun for Self-Help Soliloquies: Album Review
Remember when Will Smith was the fun rapper? The enormously affable, uncomplicated rapper? The giddily cheerful Fresh Prince behind “Parents Just Don’t Understand,” the Big Willie Styling ...
The Daily Beast2d
Will Smith Raps About Oscar Slap in Flop New Album
Will Smith’s new album is looking to be more maligned than his 2022 Oscars slap. On Friday, the Fresh Prince himself released Based on a True Story, his first studio album in over 20 years ...
Sky2d
WH Smith high street arm sold to Hobbycraft owner in £76m deal
WH Smith has sold its 233-year old high street business to the owner of Hobbycraft in a £76m deal. Sky News revealed in January how a sales process was under way for the arm, which employs ...
AV Club2d
At least Will Smith can now rap about The Slap
Almost three years to the day from when Will Smith scandalized Hollywood by slapping Chris Rock on the Oscars stage, the actor-slash-rapper opened his new album (Based On A True Story) with a ...
UPI2d
Will Smith releases first new album in 20 years
March 28 (UPI) --Oscar-winning actor Will Smith released his first new album in 20 years on Friday. "My new album 'Based On A True Story' is out now!!" Smith posted on Instagram. Advertisement It ...
Billboard3d
Will Smith Drops ‘Based on a True Story’: Stream It Now
"The past couple of years, I've been doing a very deep exploration of who and what I truly am," Smith said in a teaser video. By Jessica Lynch Will Smith has officially returned to music with the ...
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ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is a megaphone for MAGA propaganda
When white nationalist Nick Fuentes recently praised ESPN host Stephen A. Smith, it was just the latest in a series of data points showing how the loudest voice in sports entertainment has become ...