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IOL News
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Will Smith reflects on his transformation after the infamous Oscars slap
Smith described the introspective journey as 'brutal but beautiful' or 'brutiful', ultimately leading to a new era of creativity and self-awareness. In a candid conversation on BBC's "1Xtra" with host Remi Burgz, Will Smith opened up about the profound transformation he has undergone since the infamous incident at the 2022 Oscars, where he slapped comedian Chris Rock. Reflecting on the shocking moment, which was televised worldwide, the actor acknowledged that it forced him to take a 'big, strong, honest look at myself". In the aftermath of the incident, which occurred after Rock made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's hair loss, Smith decided to take a step back and engage in deep self-reflection. 'After the Oscars I, like, shut it down for a minute and really went into the internal work,' he explained during the interview. "All of a sudden, it was like there was a manhole cover over some unexplored areas, and like the manhole cover came off, and it was scary for a minute ... Then all of a sudden all of these new thoughts, new energies and new creativity came through. So, I feel like I'm brand new." He continued: "I feel like the greatest creative period of my life will be in the next, you know, five to 10 years." The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences described Smith's behaviour as 'unacceptable and harmful', subsequently issuing a 10-year ban on his attendance at the prestigious awards ceremony. Nevertheless, the actor appears to have channelled the turmoil into his artistry, marking his return to music with a new album, "Based On A True Story", which also touches on the Oscars incident.
Leader Live
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Will Smith feels ‘brand new' after putting Oscars slap controversy behind him
The film star and musician said the moment, televised around the world at the 2022 awards, made him take 'a big, strong, honest look at myself'. Appearing on 1Xtra, Smith told host Remi Burgz: 'After the Oscars I, like, shut it down for a minute and really went into the internal work… 'All of a sudden, it was like there was a manhole cover over some unexplored areas, and like the manhole cover came off, and it was scary for a minute. 'Then all of a sudden all of these new thoughts, new energies and new creativity came through. 'So, I feel like I'm brand new. 'I feel like the greatest creative period of my life will be in the next, you know, five to 10 years.' Smith, who has starred in blockbusters such as the Men In Black and Bad Boys franchises, stormed the stage at the 94th Academy Awards and hit Rock after he made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's hair loss. Smith won the Oscar for best actor for his leading role in King Richard the same night. Asked what it was like to make such a mistake in front of the world, Smith said: 'For the first time in my career, having to deal with a level of disapproval that I'd never had to experience. 'It's brutiful – it's brutal but beautiful. 'The addiction to the approval of others that I had to dissolve, brutiful.' The Academy Awards called Smith's behaviour 'unacceptable and harmful', and banned him from the ceremony for a period of 10 years. Smith released his first record in two decades earlier this year. The album, Based On A True Story, also references the Oscars incident.
Rhyl Journal
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Will Smith feels ‘brand new' after putting Oscars slap controversy behind him
The film star and musician said the moment, televised around the world at the 2022 awards, made him take 'a big, strong, honest look at myself'. Appearing on 1Xtra, Smith told host Remi Burgz: 'After the Oscars I, like, shut it down for a minute and really went into the internal work… 'All of a sudden, it was like there was a manhole cover over some unexplored areas, and like the manhole cover came off, and it was scary for a minute. 'Then all of a sudden all of these new thoughts, new energies and new creativity came through. 'So, I feel like I'm brand new. 'I feel like the greatest creative period of my life will be in the next, you know, five to 10 years.' Smith, who has starred in blockbusters such as the Men In Black and Bad Boys franchises, stormed the stage at the 94th Academy Awards and hit Rock after he made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's hair loss. Smith won the Oscar for best actor for his leading role in King Richard the same night. Asked what it was like to make such a mistake in front of the world, Smith said: 'For the first time in my career, having to deal with a level of disapproval that I'd never had to experience. 'It's brutiful – it's brutal but beautiful. 'The addiction to the approval of others that I had to dissolve, brutiful.' The Academy Awards called Smith's behaviour 'unacceptable and harmful', and banned him from the ceremony for a period of 10 years. Smith released his first record in two decades earlier this year. The album, Based On A True Story, also references the Oscars incident.
South Wales Guardian
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Will Smith feels ‘brand new' after putting Oscars slap controversy behind him
The film star and musician said the moment, televised around the world at the 2022 awards, made him take 'a big, strong, honest look at myself'. Appearing on 1Xtra, Smith told host Remi Burgz: 'After the Oscars I, like, shut it down for a minute and really went into the internal work… 'All of a sudden, it was like there was a manhole cover over some unexplored areas, and like the manhole cover came off, and it was scary for a minute. 'Then all of a sudden all of these new thoughts, new energies and new creativity came through. 'So, I feel like I'm brand new. 'I feel like the greatest creative period of my life will be in the next, you know, five to 10 years.' Smith, who has starred in blockbusters such as the Men In Black and Bad Boys franchises, stormed the stage at the 94th Academy Awards and hit Rock after he made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's hair loss. Smith won the Oscar for best actor for his leading role in King Richard the same night. Asked what it was like to make such a mistake in front of the world, Smith said: 'For the first time in my career, having to deal with a level of disapproval that I'd never had to experience. 'It's brutiful – it's brutal but beautiful. 'The addiction to the approval of others that I had to dissolve, brutiful.' The Academy Awards called Smith's behaviour 'unacceptable and harmful', and banned him from the ceremony for a period of 10 years. Smith released his first record in two decades earlier this year. The album, Based On A True Story, also references the Oscars incident.
BBC News
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Doechii: Rapper is 'walking on the ceiling' after Grammy dream
A top 10 single, Grammy award and a breathing exercise that's gone last few weeks for American rapper Doechii have been quite in her words: "It's like now my dreams aren't dreams anymore. They're reality."I just feel like I'm walking on the ceiling right now," she tells Radio 1's New Music Show. The 26-year-old won this year's best rap album Grammy for Alligator Bites Never Heal - only the third female artist to do the infectious "breathin' exercise" outro from her hit single Denial is a River has got millions of people trying to emulate the "Uh-uh-ooh, uh-uh-ah, uh, uh, uh, ah…" all that, you could forgive her for wanting to take a step back and reflect, but she insists that's not her says her first thought when she woke up, post-Grammy win, was that she "wants to work and get in the studio". 'Don't let people stunt your growth' Doechii considers making music like "working a muscle" in the gym."Some days you have days where you hit the gym and you're sore and then you have those days where you're really on fire."That's what art is and that's what pushing the pin is for me," she Florida-born artist rose to prominence with the viral 2021 hit Yucky Blucky Fruitcake, after which she toured with SZA and Doja she says "at the front of everything" is thinking "a song a day"."It doesn't need to be a good song, it just needs to be a song."And eventually, things will come out and I can make a project out of that."She adds taking "small risks" is important."And you try things little by little, and then eventually those risks get bigger and bigger and bigger."And you trust yourself, you build a confidence and that's kind of how you establish who you are," Doechii says. When Doechii does have a block in making music, she says it's because "I'm criticising myself"."I'm critiquing the work. And it's like, don't critique the work. Just get the work done and move on."Dealing with criticism, whether it's from herself or outside, is something she's aware speech after winning her Grammy was recognised for its message to black women."Don't allow anybody to project any stereotypes on you," she told the audience."To tell you that you can't be here, that you're too dark, or that you're not smart enough, or that you're too dramatic, or you're too loud. You are exactly who you need to be, to be right where you are, and I am a testimony right now."Speaking to 1Xtra's Remi Burgz, she adds the intention was to tell people to trust "your inner voice"."And not allowing what other people say… to stunt your growth." While it has been a joyous past few months, there is a focus on the will be an album, Doechii says, but also dreams of a Super Bowl performance "inspired" by Kendrick says his "story and messaging" was on another level and is "in awe of his ability to create a performance that has a story and message"."But it's still digestible for people. He's a master at that and I'm always inspired."But when she thinks back to a year ago and where she was in her career, she recalls the words of American rapper ScHoolboy Q as advice for anyone in a similar position."You'll know an album is done when you have nothing left to say. You've bared everything."And I think that's a powerful message, because you keep writing until you've gotten it all out," she says. Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here.
