2022 Oscars
Police Were Prepared to Arrest Will Smith on Oscars Night, Producer Will Packer Says
Will Packer, who produced the 2022 Oscars ceremony that aired Sunday, is speaking out following the fallout surrounding Will Smith slapping Chris Rock onstage. In a preview clip shared by ABC News ahead of Good Morning America’s interview with Packer that airs in full Friday, the producer said that the LAPD was ready to arrest Smith until Rock declined to press charges. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “They were saying, you know, ‘This is battery,’ was the word they use in that moment,” Packer said. “They said, ‘We will go get him; we are prepared. We’re prepared to get him right now. You can press charges. We can arrest him.’” He continued, “They were laying out the options, and as they were talking...
‘Summer of Soul’ Producer Says Will Smith & Chris Rock ‘Robbed’ Oscar Moment With Slap, ‘Four White Guys’ Joke
One of the producers behind Summer of Soul (… Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), awarded the best documentary feature Oscar immediately in the aftermath of Will Smith’s onstage attack on Chris Rock, took to social media Wednesday not only to criticize Smith for his actions, but also Rock for a joke he made about the team when they won. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Summer of Soul‘s director Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and producers Joseph Patel, Robert Fyvolent and David Dinerstein had the unenviable task of walking to the stage to collect an award with the entire Dolby Theatre still reeling in shock from when Smith rushed the stage and assaulted Rock moments earlier. On Wednesday evening, Patel took to Twitter to give his side o...
Billie Eilish Expertly Flushes Hater Who Mocked Her Oscars Dress
Winning is the best revenge, but so is an excellent clap back. After a TikTok user dissed Billie Eilish‘s flowing black Oscars dress and said she was one of the “worst-dressed” stars at Sunday’s Academy Awards, the singer flushed away the nasty comments with her typical witty aplomb. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “I hate to do it, but here’s my worst-dressed from the Oscars,” the Tokker said, adding a snap of Eilish in her custom tiered, ruffled, off-the-shoulder Alessandro Michele gown with a long, dramatic train — which, for the record, Vogue called an embrace of “classic Hollywood glamour.” “I’m sick of her s–t,” the commenter added. Eilish crushed her response, posting a commode clip, in which she sat with her pants down and threw up a peace sign and then a middle finger i...
Chris Rock Breaks Silence on Will Smith Oscars Slap at Stand-Up Show
Following the headline-making slap at the Oscars on Sunday night, Chris Rock has remained quiet about the incident between himself and Will Smith. But on Wednesday night (March 30), the comedian spoke out publicly for the first time during his stand-up show in Boston. “How was your weekend?” he asked the crowd, who began laughing, as reported by Variety. “I don’t have a bunch of sh– about what happened, so if you came to hear that, I have a whole show I wrote before this weekend. I’m still kind of processing what happened. So at some point, I’ll talk about that sh–. And it will be serious and funny.” The audience then broke into a chant, shouting “F— Will Smith,” which can be heard in the audio Variety posted on Instagram here. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest vid...
Will Smith Was Asked But Refused to Leave After Oscars Slap, Academy Says
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has begun “disciplinary proceedings” against Will Smith after he slapped Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars on Sunday. “The Board of Governors today initiated disciplinary proceedings against Mr. Smith for violations of the Academy’s Standards of Conduct, including inappropriate physical contact, abusive or threatening behavior, and compromising the integrity of the Academy.” Explore Explore Will Smith See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Additionally, Smith will receive 15 days notice of a vote as well as an opportunity to be heard by written response, and at the next board meeting scheduled for April 18, the Academy may take action that could include “suspension, expulsion, or o...
Here Are All the Winners From the 2022 Oscars
The 2022 Academy Awards kicked off with Beyoncé’s epic performance of her Oscar-nominated song from King Richard – and she was just one of many music moments throughout the night, including Billie Eilish and Finneas’ “No Time to Die” from the James Bond film of the same name and a Megan Thee Stallion-assisted performance of “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Encanto. But who were the night’s biggest winners? Below find the full winners list from the 2022 Oscars. BEST PICTUREBelfast (Laura Berwick, Kenneth Branagh, Becca Kovacik and Tamar Thomas, Producers)WINNER: CODA (Philippe Rousselet, Fabrice Gianfermi and Patrick Wachsberger, Producers)Don’t Look Up (Adam McKay and Kevin Messick, Producers)Drive My Car (Teruhisa Yamamoto, Producer)Dune (Mary Parent, Denis Villeneuve ...
Black Clergy Leaders Urge Jay-Z to Move Chateau Oscar Party Amid Hotel Boycott
Black clergy leaders joined veteran Chateau Marmont workers on Friday morning (March 25) at a press conference held outside Roc Nation’s Hollywood office to urge its founder Jay-Z to reconsider his plan to host his exclusive Gold Party, the most coveted Oscar night invite, on the grounds of the legendary Sunset Strip hotel. L.A. hospitality union UNITE HERE Local 11 has organized an expanding, star-studded boycott movement, enacted in response to alleged systemic labor violations, racial injustice, and sexual discrimination. Explore Explore Jay-Z See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Speakers included Rev. William D. Smart Jr., the executive director of the regional chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and Pastor Cue, with the Clergy For ...
2022 Oscars: How & When to Watch the Awards Show Online
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Following last year’s scaled-down ceremony, the 2022 Oscars will return to its pre-pandemic glory when the 94th annual Academy Awards air on ABC on Sunday (March 27). Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes are slated to host the show, which is executive produced by Will Packer and will broadcast live from Hollywood’s Dolby Theater at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Will Smith, Jessica Chastain, Andre Garfield, Kristen Stewart, Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz, Denzel Washington, J.K. Simmons, Ariana DeBose and Aunjanue Ellis are among this year’s nominees....
Jay-Z Oscar Party Draws Criticism for Ignoring Chateau Marmont Boycott
Pre-pandemic, Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Oscars afterparty in the Chateau Marmont’s parking garage had become the most coveted invite of the big night. Revelers at the 2020 event, known as the Gold Party, which features a no-phones policy, included Rihanna, Reese Witherspoon, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Travis Scott, Gabrielle Union and Charlize Theron. Explore Explore Jay-Z See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Now, after a two-year absence, Jay-Z is set to throw the Oscar-night event in a lounge space on the Sunset Strip hotel’s storied property that was once home to Bar Marmont. The hitch: There is an ongoing boycott of the property, led by the local hotel workers’ union, over the Chateau Marmont’s alleged treatment of employees. The campaign — which h...
Conversations With Every 2022 Oscar Best Original Song and Score Nominee
The music nominees for the 94th annual Academy Awards include Oscar veterans such as Diane Warren (her 13th nomination) and Hans Zimmer (his 12th), as well as six first-time nominees — Germaine Franco, Van Morrison, DIXSON and Beyoncé, and Billie Eilish and FINNEAS. Three of the nominated songs are by individual songwriters — Lin-Manuel Miranda, Warren and Morrison. This runs counter to the prevailing trend on the Billboard Hot 100, where collaborations rule. Meanwhile, Encanto was the only film to land nods for both best original song and best original score. It is the first film in three years to register in both categories — Black Panther and Mary Poppins Returns both achieved the feat at the 91st Oscars. Ahead, song and score nominees discuss what the recognition means leadin...
2022 Oscars: See the Full List of Nominations
The Power of the Dog leads the nominees for the 94th annual Academy Awards, which were unveiled Tuesday morning (Feb. 8). The film landed a total of 12 noms, including best picture, best director for Jane Campion, and acting noms for star Benedict Cumberbatch and supporting players Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons and Kodi Smit-McPhee. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Dune follows with a total of 10 noms, including best picture, but the film was left out of the directing and acting categories. West Side Story and Belfast earned seven noms, while King Richard was nominated in six categories. Those three also will compete for best picture in a category that includes a total of 10 nominees; CODA, Don’t ...
Early 2022 Oscar Predictions: What Are the Most Likely Best Song & Score Nominees?
When the 2022 Oscar nominations are announced next week (on Feb. 8), there could be some A-list musicians in the mix, from Jay-Z and Beyoncé (separately!) to Billie Eilish and Finneas (together!). But who from the 15 shortlisted finalists for best original song and best original score will get the five coveted spots in each of those musical categories? On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith consulted with Billboard awards editor Paul Grein to get his picks for the sure things, the likely contenders, and the dark horses. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Listen to the full show below to hear who’s leading the Oscar hopeful pack: Also on the show, we’re talking all about “Bruno.” A week after chatting with Lin-Manuel Miranda on th...
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