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NEW YORK — (AP) — Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are reteaming for a fourth "Bad Boys" movie, in one of Smith's most high-profile new projects since the slap. Sony Pictures announced Tuesday that the untitled "Bad Boys" sequel is in early pre-production. Development on the “Bad Boys” sequel, which follows 2020's “Bad Boys for Life,” was reportedly put on hold after Smith hit Chris Rock at last March's Academy Awards. That was an example of a very good person having a very bad moment, in front of the world. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer is returning for the fourth film, as are "Bad Boys For Life" directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah.

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are reteaming for a fourth “Bad Boys” movie, in one of Smith’s most high-profile new projects since the slap.

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are reteaming for a fourth “Bad Boys” movie, in one of Smith's most high-profile new projects since the slap. In a video posted on Instagram, Smith filmed himself driving to Lawrence's house. Development on the “Bad Boys” sequel, which follows 2020's “Bad Boys for Life,” was reportedly put on hold after Smith hit Chris Rock at last March's Academy Awards.

Screenwriter Gregory Allen Howard, who skillfully adapted stories of historical Black figures in “Remember the Titans” starring Denzel Washington, “Ali” with Will Smith and “Harriet” with Cynthia Erivo, has died.

A year after a streaming service won Hollywood’s top honor for the first time, big-screen spectacles dominated nominations to the 95th Academy Awards.

Memorable moments at the Golden Globe Awards, back on TV after a year off, included a wrongly accused pianist.

Golden Globe honoree Eddie Murphy joked about Will Smith's infamous Oscars slap of Chris Rock while accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award at Tuesday night's ceremony.

After HFPA controversy, the 80th Golden Globes returned to form — drunken speeches and all.

The harrowing on-field collapse of Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin has forced some fans to confront a truth they’ve always known but hated to think about: Football, a game with violence in its DNA, can go from exciting and joyous to dark and tragic in a flash.

How much do you remember about what happened in 2022?

Celtics star Marcus Smart proposed to his girlfriend on Christmas with a little help from Will Smith.

Taylor Swift was up. But live entertainment pushed forward, with mask mandates dropping, and people rushing to buy things like, oh, Taylor Swift tickets! FEBRUARYWhat would a year in pop culture be without BRITNEY? NOVEMBERDid we say LAST month was Taylor Swift month? Takeaway: People want Taylor Swift tickets.

Will Smith got candid about becoming the character Peter and which "Emancipation" co-star wouldn't speak to him on set during a new episode of "Red Table Talk."

The film is part slavery-era drama, part survival thriller, part war epic—and all confused.

While “Emancipation” was filmed long before that Oscars slap and the inevitable fallout, the film makes perfect sense as Will Smith's follow-up project.

Taylor Swift was up. But live entertainment pushed forward, with mask mandates dropping, and people rushing to buy things like, oh, Taylor Swift tickets! FEBRUARYWhat would a year in pop culture be without BRITNEY? NOVEMBERDid we say LAST month was Taylor Swift month? Takeaway: People want Taylor Swift tickets.

Taylor Swift was up.

2022's most notable quotations include a tart retort by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to a U.S. offer of help.

In 1995, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence introduced us to two of the most iconic comedic characters in their hit film, Bad Boys.

LOS ANGELES — (AP) — While filming "Emancipation," Will Smith routinely drew inspiration from the words "sacred motivation" that were written on the front page of a script. But the Oscar winner heavily leaned on the phrase even more in recent months, as he tried to overcome the backlash to his Oscars slap and banishment from the ceremony. The film, completed months before Smith strode onto the Oscars stage and slapped presenter Chris Rock for a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith, was a grueling shoot. Smith said his character taught him a lesson in overcoming adversity after he faced condemnation, memes and a 10-year Oscars attendance ban. Given backlash to “The Slap,” Smith mainly hopes that audiences will still watch Fuqua’s film.

While filming “Emancipation,” Will Smith routinely drew inspiration from the words “sacred motivation” that were written on the front page of a script.

Zampino discussed relationships on the latest episode of "Red Table Talk," hosted by Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith, and Adrienne Banfield Norris.

Twitter users responding to Joey McFarland's decision to show the historical image on the red carpet said he didn't name the enslaved man correctly.

"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" alum Will Smith stepped out onto the red carpet with his wife Jada Pinkett Smith and his three kids for the first time since the infamous Oscars slap.

Pop culture expert Stacy Jones spoke with Newsy about Will Smith's strategy to rebuild his rapport with fans after slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars.

In his first big interview since March, the blockbuster actor said he "just lost it" over Rock's joke about his wife's hair. "That was a rage that had been bottled for a really long time," he said.

The actor said in an interview on the "Daily Show" that he "just lost it" when he slapped Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards.

Actor Will Smith is speaking out about his life after slapping comedian Chris Rock during the Oscars in March. Smith shed some light on what led up to that moment and told Trevor Noah he has learned from the experience. Lilia Luciano has more.

"Why you trying to Oprah me?" the "Emancipation" actor joked to "The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah as he revealed what he's learned since the slap.

Will Smith says he would understand if audiences are not ready to see him in his newest film, "Emancipation," so soon after the infamous Oscars slap.

"Emancipation" is Will Smith's first movie since he was banned from attending the Oscar events for 10 years after slapping Chris Rock on stage.

Will Smith said he would "completely understand" if people are not "ready" to watch his new movie after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars in March.

The comic will front a stand-up special as Netflix begins to experiment with screening live events.

Jimmy Kimmel is ready to host the Oscars again.

"King Richard" actor Will Smith shocked students with a special surprise visit to his former Philadelphia high school. During his rare appearance, he interacted with the kids and the superintendent.

Will Smith was in a dark place after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, but a legendary boxer checked in on him to make sure he was doing OK — for 10 days straight.

"King Richard" actor Will Smith provided the Los Angeles Lakers words of wisdom at their annual team conference and discussed "gratitude" months after he infamously slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars.

Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Kenya Barris and Corey Smyth watched the American Civil War movie which Apple previously held due to Smith's controversial Oscars slap.

Linda Cruz' brother Charles Gossett was gunned down in Overbrook, West Philadelphia last month, in an incident wherein convict Jamir Harris is accused of being a driver for the alleged shooters.

Jake Cronenworth hit a tiebreaking, two-run single with two outs in the seventh inning and the San Diego Padres rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 to advance to the NL Championship Series for the first time since 1998.

Manny Machado homered early and added an RBI double off Clayton Kershaw, and Jurickson Profar singled home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning as the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 to even their NL Division Series at a game apiece.

Trea Turner's leadoff home run set the tone for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who defeated their NL West rival San Diego Padres in Game 1 of the NLDS on Tuesday night.

Trea Turner homered and doubled as the Los Angeles Dodgers started fast and held off the San Diego Padres 5-3 in their NL Division Series opener.

Astros reliever Phil Maton says he broke his right pinkie when he punched a locker in frustration after Houston’s regular-season finale and will miss the postseason.

Mila Kunis slammed the standing ovation that Will Smith got at the 2022 Oscars ceremony following his slapping of Chris Rock, calling it "insane."

NEW YORK — (AP) — Jada Pinkett Smith has a lifetime of thoughts she'd like to set down. The actor, singer, entrepreneur and co-host of the Facebook Watch show "Red Table Talk" has a deal for what Dey Street Books is calling an "honest and gripping memoir" that will cover her "complicated marriage to Will Smith," among other topics. According to the announcement, Pinkett Smith will recount her "unconventional upbringing in Baltimore," her friendship with late rapper Tupac Shakur, her love story with Smith and her experiences with motherhood. Jane," Will Smith — who published his own bestselling memoir last year — stunned the world by striding from his front-row seat to the stage and slapping Rock. Pinkett Smith addressed the slap two months later, on an episode of "Red Table Talk," saying the incident had prompted thousands to reach out to her with their own experiences with alopecia areata.

Jada Pinkett Smith has a lifetime of thoughts she’d like to set down.

"Girls Trip" actress Jada Pinkett Smith tells all in her new untitled memoir, which covers "a rollercoaster ride from the depths of suicidal depression to the heights of personal discovery."

The Houston Astros ace pitched five no-hit innings against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday before manager Dusty Baker ended his night. But the Astros ran away with a 10-0 win and a stellar effort from their Cy Young favorite with their postseason slated to start on Oct. 11. Hunter Brown and Hector Neris took over on the mound and kept the Phillies off the hit column through eight innings. The effort puts an exclamation point on another stellar season for Verlander that ends with an 18-4 record, 1.75 ERA and 185 strikeouts in 175 innings pitched. If he does win the Cy Young at 39 years old, it will be the third of his career.

Smith posted a trailer of "Emancipation" and called it the "hardest movie I've ever made."

NEW YORK — (AP) — After holding "Emancipation" in limbo following Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards in March, Apple will release the actor's next big project this December. In the fallout of Smith's smack of the comedian, the fate of "Emancipation" — a $120 million runaway slave thriller directed by Antoine Fuqua — had been uncertain. Nevertheless, Apple TV+ said Monday that it will debut “Emancipation” on Dec. 2 in theaters and begin streaming it Dec. 9. In the film, Smith plays a man named Peter who escapes from slavery in Louisiana. In late July, he gave his most extensive comments about the incident in a video posted to social media in which he apologized to Rock, who had made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith, Smith's wife.

"Emancipation" is Smith's first project since the Oscars, where he made headlines for slapping host Chris Rock on stage.

NEW YORK — (AP) — After holding it in limbo following Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards in March, Apple will release the actor's next big project, “Emancipation,” this December. Nevertheless, Apple TV+ said Monday that it will debut “Emancipation” on Dec. 2 in theaters and begin streaming it Dec. 9. The release of "Emancipation" will pose the biggest test yet of how eager moviegoers are for a movie headlined by Smith, an actor who has generated more than $6.5 billion in worldwide box office. In the film, Smith plays a man named Peter who escapes from slavery in Louisiana. In late July, he gave his most extensive comments about the incident in a video posted to social media in which he apologized to Rock, who had made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith, Smith's wife.

After holding “Emancipation” in limbo following Will Smith’s slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards in March, Apple will release the actor’s next big project in December.

Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies hoped to be in this position.

Apple is facing a dilemma over when to release Will Smith's new movie, "Emancipation," after the backlash he received for slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.

Mookie Betts hit a three-run homer, Tyler Anderson threw seven sharp innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-0, becoming the first major league team to clinch a playoff spot this season.

Will “Succession” sweep the Emmy Awards? Will “Ted Lasso” win best comedy once again? Follow our live coverage to find out.

The Emmy Awards have spread honors around repeat winners – Zendaya, Jason Sudeikis and Jean Smart – and some first timers, like Sheryl Lee Ralph and Quinta Brunson of “Abbott Elementary.”.

AppleTV+ won the Best Picture award at the Oscars and now it's looking to snag Outstanding Drama and Outstanding Comedy Series at this year's Emmys.

When are the Emmys? Can you watch them online? Who is nominated? Who is hosting? We've got you covered.

The comic also said he has one hope for Smith moving forward, "whatever the consequences are."

Edwin Díaz struck out Gavin Lux on a 102.8 mph fastball to escape a jam in the eighth inning, and the New York Mets beat the major league-best Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3.

Rock said at one of his stand-up shows that he won't be hosting the 2023 Academy Awards, according to a report by the Arizona Republic.

The well-traveled reliever inherited a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the 10th inning and got the final two outs as the NL-West leading Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 3-2 on Monday night. The Dodgers jumped ahead in the third after Will Smith hit a two-run shot over the center field for his 19th home run of the season. Smith, the Dodgers' All-Star catcher, was named to Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, which will be played in spring 2023. Marlins: LHP Jesús Luzardo (3-5, 3.34) will start the opener of a two-game series against Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays will start LHP Shane McClanahan (11-5,2.20)___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.

Freddie Freeman drove in the go-ahead run with a grounder in the top of the 10th inning, Chris Martin escaped a bases-loaded jam in the bottom half and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 3-2.

Tony Gonsolin took a no-hit try into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers won their 11th straight game, beating the Kansas City Royals 8-3.

Tony Rock says Will Smith slapping his brother Chris has virtually ended the friendship that he had with him.

Padres Dodgers Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith, left, and relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel congratulate each other after the Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 4-0 in a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (Mark J. Terrill)The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets mostly ceded the spotlight at the trade deadline. Los Angeles wasn't all that active, The Dodgers took Joey Gallo off the Yankees' hands but otherwise seemed content to lie low. Los Angeles has won eight in a row and 30 of its last 35. And Los Angeles has gone on this extended run without Walker Buehler, who hasn't pitched since June 10.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets mostly ceded the spotlight at the trade deadline.

Padres Dodgers Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy gestures as he rounds their after hitting a three-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Los Angeles. San Diego is 1-3 since adding Juan Soto, Drury and Josh Bell to the lineup. Mike Clevinger (3-4) yielded seven hits and five runs while pitching into the fifth inning for San Diego. The Padres took a 3-2 lead into the fifth, but Muncy chased Clevinger by driving his 11th homer into the visitors' bullpen. Yu Darvish (10-4, 3.30) takes the mound against his old team for San Diego after going 6-1 in his last 10 starts.

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 8-3 for their seventh consecutive victory.

Tony Gonsolin pitched five scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers threw a four-hitter against the San Diego Padres’ supercharged lineup, winning 8-1 after honoring Vin Scully.

Producer Janet Yang has been elected the 36th president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

All four played major roles in the Braves capturing their first World Series title since 1995. Rosario was MVP of the NL Championship Series, while Soler claimed the honor in a World Series victory over the Astros. The deal for Odorizzi cost the Braves another big part of their championship team. Smith had 37 saves for the Braves during the 2021 regular season and a dominant postseason, tossing 11 scoreless innings with six saves over 11 appearances. In his last four appearances with the Braves, Smith surrendered six runs in three innings.

Looking to replicate the deals that helped carry them to a World Series title in 2021, the Atlanta Braves have pulled of a flurry of trades ahead of the deadline.

Will Smith has again apologized to Chris Rock for slapping him during the Oscar telecast, saying in an online video that his behavior was “unacceptable.”.

Clayton Kershaw took a perfect game through the seventh and finished with eight scoreless innings of one-hit ball in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 9-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

Hanser Alberto hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers climbed out of a huge hole in a 7-6 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.

Atlanta Braves closer Kenley Jansen has been put on the 15-day injured list because of an irregular heartbeat.

Trea Turner had three hits, including a home run, Freddie Freeman reached base three times in his emotional return to Atlanta and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Braves 4-1.

Freddie Freeman homered and drove in three runs ahead of what’s sure to be an emotional weekend, leading Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Cincinnati Reds 10-5 for a sweep of the season series.

Actor Marlee Matlin, director Jason Reitman and producer Jason Blum are joining the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Tyler Anderson of the Los Angeles Dodgers lost his no-hit bid in the ninth inning, giving up a one-out triple to Shohei Ohtani in a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

Tyler Anderson of the Los Angeles Dodgers is pitching a no-hitter through eight innings against the Los Angeles Angels.

Adam Duvall homered twice off José Quintana, William Contreras and Matt Olson also connected, and the Atlanta Braves won their 11th straight game, 5-3 over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Millions of people around the world are affected by alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss and was thrown into the spotlight after actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars.

Jada Pinkett Smith turned her husband’s Oscar-night blowup into a teachable moment on “Red Table Talk,” her Facebook Watch show.

Ronald Acuña Jr. had two hits and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 5-3.

Marcell Ozuna homered and Austin Riley hit a tiebreaking double during a four-run rally in the eighth inning that lifted the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 victory over the San Diego Padres.

Next year’s Academy Awards will take place March 12.

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Los Angeles County prosecutors say the man arrested on suspicion of tackling comedian Dave Chappelle during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl will not be charged with any felonies.

Mookie Betts and Max Muncy homered, Freddie Freeman added a two-run triple and the Los Angeles Dodgers swept a short series from the San Francisco Giants with a 9-1 victory.

Walker Buehler tossed a three-hitter for his first career shutout, Will Smith launched a solo homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-0.

Tony Gonsolin tossed six shutout innings and Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer in the first to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 5-1 win over the Atlanta Braves.

The Boston Marathon was back to a full field and back in the spring for the first time since 2019, and fans along the course threw a coming-out party for a region recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a four-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds with a 9-1 victory.

The motion picture academy has banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards.