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Jada Pinkett Smith – Will Smith slaps Chris Rock (Getty) UPDATE: A Westbrook spokesperson provided corrections to the report below. We reported earlier that Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s media company, Westbrook, has reportedly struggled to land steaming deals and prominent financial backers following the infamous Oscars slap in 2022.  Per Semafor, “Two sources […]

Will Smith announced in a statement Friday that he has resigned from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences. (ABC) *(CNN) — After slapping presenter Chris Rock on stage at last weekend’s Academy Awards, Will Smith announced in a statement Friday that he has resigned from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & […]

Will Packer Credit: Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock (9213138a) *OWN announced today two new series from prolific hit-maker Will Packer (“Girls Trip,” “Straight Outta Compton,” “Ride Along,” “Roots”) and his Will Packer Media banner: the soapy new drama series “Ambitions” from global content leader Lionsgate and the unscripted dating series “Ready to Love.” Packer […]

[…] applicants, those from areas disproportionately affected by the war on drugs, according to the U.S. Census. For Smith-Bolden, the new law means “righting the wrongs.” The law will expunge the criminal records of people with certain cannabis crimes within a specific time period. When Gov. Ned Lamont signed Senate Bill 1201 into law on June […]

Jada Pinkett Smith – Will Smith slaps Chris Rock (Getty) *Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are closing down their charitable foundation, and the move appears to stem from Will’s infamous Oscar slap. According to TMZ, citing Variety, the superstar couple is shuttering the Will And Jada Smith Family Foundation following a notable decline in […]

 *The first trailer for Will Smith’s new YouTube Originals docuseries “The Best Shape of My Life,” has dropped and shows him opening up about the time he considered taking his own life.  The actor is starring in the six-part unscripted fitness docuseries that will follow “Smith challenging himself to improve every aspect of his […]

[…] Whitlock on “The Stephen A. Smith Show.” Highlights included the “sharing how he warned ESPN and his family about Whitlock being in the crosshairs of vitriol he will spit toward him on his independent podcast. The pushback would be so severe that Smith took time to talk to his pastor and apologize for what […]

Will Smith and Jabari Banks *We previously reported that Will Smith has tapped newcomer and West Philadelphia native Jabari Banks to portray Will in Peacock’s drama reboot of Smith’s beloved sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” The full cast for the upcoming series “Bel-Air” has now been unveiled — check out the Instagram post […]

Jada Pinkett Smith , Chris Rock and Will Smith *Whether Will Smith has any ill will toward Chris Rock or not regarding his comments on Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith is still a mystery. What can be said is that Smith is practicing his right to remain silent. Upon spotting the rapper-actor when he left […]

Will Smith / Getty *Will Smith is said to be plotting his comeback with “I Am Legend 2.” As we previously reported, Smith is set to star in the sequel nearly 15 years after the release of the original post-apocalyptic thriller. Warner Bros. is developing a follow-up with Smith starring opposite Michael B. Jordan, […]

*The American Black Film Festival has announced that the 2021 event will open its milestone 25th year with Warner Bros. Pictures’ eagerly anticipated film “King Richard” starring Will Smith.  The biopic finds Smith portraying Richard Williams, father of legendary athletes Venus and Serena Williams. Based on the true story that will inspire the world, “King […]

(L-R) Trey Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith, and Will Smith attend the premiere of Disney’s “Aladdin” at El Capitan Theatre on May 21, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Source: Getty Images North America) *Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith are expanding their empire by launching their own multimedia company called Westbrook, Inc., the couple announced […]

 * Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff gave fans a tour of the “Fresh Prince” mansion, ahead of its rental event on Airbnb.  We previously reported…the iconic mansion from the hit series “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” is available for rent for a limited time on Airbnb — and Smith will play host! On […]

Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff – Getty *Over three months have passed since Will Smith walked calmly to the stage at the 94th Academy Awards and landed a slap on Chris Rock‘s cheek. Celebrities such as Vivica A. Fox, Shannon Sharpe, T.I., Stephen A. Smith, and Jim Carrey have long given their views […]

DJ Jazzy Jeff & Will Smith (Getty) *Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff recall their early days in music during the latest episode of Smith’s podcast “Class of ’88.” The duo discussed the pressure they faced during an album recording session in 1987. At the time, Jeff’s leg was in a cast, making it difficult […]