Will Smith Apologizes: I Was Out Of Line
Will Smith has issued an apology to Chris Rock in the wake of the slap heard around the world. As we told you, the newly-minted Oscar winner assaulted the comedian after he made a joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith that she didn’t like.
“Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable,” Will said in his Insta-statement. “Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally.”
Will went on to say, “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. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness.” He also apologized to the Academy, the attendees, the producers, and everyone watching as well as the Williams family and his “King Richard” family. Referring to himself as a work in progress, he finished with, “I deeply regret that my behavior has stained what has been an otherwise gorgeous journey for all of us.” You can the missive in its entirety below…
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Nick Lachey Apologizes For Grabbing Phone From Photog
While out to eat in Beverly Hills on Sunday night, Nick Lachey got pretty violent towards a reporter, and he is apologizing for his actions.
Lachey, who was dining with wife, Vanessa Lachey, reportedly saw the photographer snap pics of them from her car, then crossed the street, punched her window, and called her a "p**** mother f*****." After some more back and forth with the photographer, Nick reached into her car trying to grab the phone out of her hands.
Afterwards, as Nick, Vanessa, and another women were walking back to their hotel, Nick was caught yelling and flipping off photographers . The original photographer claimed that she smelled alcohol on his breath.
The next day, Nick apologized, tweeting, “Last night, after enjoying a great dinner with my wife and our dear friend, the paparazzi harassed us as we walked back to our hotel," adding, "I clearly overreacted. I’ve been in this game long enough to know that their antics are sadly part of the deal. Stupid of me. Done.”
Source: TMZ
Taylor Swift To Receive Honorary Doctorate From NYU; Will Speak At Graduation
Taylor Swift has won a lot of awards, but she’s about to get a totally new type of honor. The singer is set to receive an honorary doctorate of fine arts from New York University.
The singer will be bestowed with the honorary degree, wth the official title Doctor of Fine Arts, honoris causa, at the school’s 2022 graduation ceremony on May 18th at Yankee Stadium where she will also address the students.
The school is actually holding two graduations on May 18th. The one during the day, which will feature T-Swift, is for the class of 2022. They will also hold one in the evening for the classes of 2020 and 2021, who didn’t have a traditional ceremony because of the pandemic.
Source: Billboard