Entertainment
Will Smith resigns from Academy amid backlash over Oscars slap
Will Smith, the actor, has resigned from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences (AMPAS).
This means he can no more vote at the Oscars but can keep his statuettes, attend future awards, and be nominated.
The Hollywood star had slapped Chris Rock after the comedian made a stage joke about Jada Pinkett, his wife.
Rock had, in his joke, mocked Pinkett’s shaved head which the latter said was due to alopecia, a hair loss condition.
However, Smith, in a statement on Friday, resigned from the Academy after describing his move as “inexcusable”.
He said he would accept any additional consequences that the Academy’s board of governors deems appropriate.
“The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, all those in attendance, and global audiences at home,” Smith said.
“I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work. I am heartbroken.”
Smith acknowledged that his actions overshadowed the reception of the winners at the 94th Academy Awards.
“I want to put the focus back on those who deserve attention for their achievements and allow the Academy to get back to the incredible work it does to support creativity and artistry in film,” he added.
“Change takes time. I am committed to doing the work to ensure I never again allow violence to overtake reason.”
David Rubin, Academy president, in response, stated that AMPAS has accepted Smith’s immediate resignation.
“We will continue to move forward with our disciplinary proceedings against Mr. Smith for violations of the Academy’s Standards of Conduct, in advance of our next scheduled board meeting on April 18,” he said.
Entertainment
My wife sent 20 of her friends to beat me up, Oritsefemi claims
Oritsefemi, the Nigerian singer, has revealed what transpired between him and Nabila Fash, his estranged wife.
The couple tied the knot in 2017. In 2021, their marriage faced a crisis over allegations of infidelity.
Fash later accused the singer of “constant cheating, verbal and emotional abuse”.
She claimed Oritsefemi has children out of wedlock with the excuse of wanting a boy child.
She also alleged that the singer physically assaulted her twice in their relationship.
The ‘Igbeyawo’ hitmaker, however, denied the allegations.
In a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo, Oritsefemi shared his opinion on the conflict in their marriage.
The 39-year-old singer claimed Fash had “21 miscarriages” but still held him responsible for their inability to have children.
Oritsefemi also alleged that she sent about twenty of her friends to beat him up in his house.
“Nabila had 21 miscarriages and she still dey tell me Oritsefemi say I no fit impregnate am,” he said in pidgin English.
“My wife asked her friends to come and beat me up in my house. I said, ‘Look at me o; a whole me, lion na him women dey pursue’.
“Dem reach like 20. Dem beat me o and no be say na lie.”
In 2022, Fash disclosed that she filed for divorce from Oritsefemi.
“It became important for my sanity and mental health to take a decision that wasn’t easy. But he isn’t accepting,” she said.
Entertainment
Junior Pope’s wife and family in tears as he is laid to rest in his hometown in Enugu (Video)
It is a tough time for the family, friends and loved ones of late actor Junior Pope Odonwodo as the actor is laid to rest today, May 17th, 2023.
It is no longer news that Junior Pope and five others lost their lives after drowning at Anam River on April 10th, 2024. Following his death, his family released his funeral arrangements, revealing that the actor would be laid to rest on the 17th of May.
In an update to it, the actor’s burial is currently ongoing in his hometown of Ukehe, in Enugu State. Photos and videos from the funeral are fast making rounds on the internet, and his wife, who was holding their last child, could be seen in tears.
Entertainment
African Television and Foundation for Justice vows to pay N50 million to anyone with credible information on Mohbad’s death
The African Television and Foundation for Justice have made a commitment to provide a sum of N50 million to anyone who possesses credible information regarding the cause of Mohbad’s death.
Recently, the pathologist responsible for the investigation disclosed that despite conducting the autopsy, they were unable to determine the precise cause of his passing.
This news has left numerous Nigerians disheartened, as they were anticipating the results to facilitate the investigation into his demise.
Given their track record of advocating for justice, the foundation has taken it upon themselves to assist in resolving the case by urging individuals with reliable information about the cause of death to come forward.
Furthermore, apart from the monetary compensation, they have pledged to ensure the safety of the informant by arranging for them to travel abroad.
Here are some reactions to the video
kennedyexcel added: “Evidence plenty na Sam Larry with enough bully, So una transfer my 50m very fast..”
endylight1 commented: “For them to come and say they couldn’t find the cause of death from the auptosy, I knew something is fishy. They know what they are doing”
emeka_ claimed: “Him papa. He buried him too quickly and there was blood in coffin”
iamdbull wrote: “And I will raise another 5 million for wunmi, if she can do a DNA test”
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