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Jada Pinkett Smith, left, and Will Smith arrive at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, Calif. The stunning physical altercation between actor Will Smith and comedian Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday has sparked debate about the appropriate ways for Black men to publicly defend Black women against humiliation and abuse
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Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap

Smith’s resignation came two days after the academy met to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Smith for violations against the group’s standards of conduct.

3 years ago

United States' Christian Pulisic, a native of Hershey, Pa., enters the field to warm up prior to a qualifying soccer match against Costa Rica for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in San Jose, Costa Rica, Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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USMNT to play England, Iran and possibly Ukraine at World Cup

The 15th-ranked Americans were drawn to start against the European playoff winner on Nov. 21, the tournament’s opening day in Qatar, then meet No. 5 England on Nov. 25.

3 years ago

In this April 26, 2008 file photo, Prince performs during his headlining set on the second day of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif. (Chris Pizzello/AP Photo)
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Delaware welcomes a Prince (tribute), blues and jazz come to Philly, and queens rule in New Jersey in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Philly Theater Week, Prince Tribute in Delaware among weekend highlights in the Delaware Valley.

3 years ago

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Will Smith, wearing a brown turtleneck and a dark blue plaid suit jacket, is posing in front of a dark blue background at the 94th Academy Awards nominees luncheon on Monday, March 7, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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Academy: Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after Rock slap

Many have questioned why Smith was allowed to remain seated front row at the Academy Awards after the incident.

3 years ago

Police stage in front of the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Colleyville, Texas. A man held hostages for more than 10 hours Saturday inside the temple. The hostages were able to escape and the hostage taker was killed. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
History
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A cup and a chair will tell a profound story at the Philly Jewish museum

A cup and a chair began and ended a hostage standoff at a Texas synagogue. The items will help the Jewish museum in Philly tell a story of kindness and struggle.

3 years ago

'Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff' by Matt Paxton was released last month by publisher Portfolio. (Penguin Random House)
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‘Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff’: How to Declutter for Good

In Matt Paxton's latest book, America’s top cleaning expert and star of the hit PBS series 'Legacy List' distills his fail-proof approach to decluttering and downsizing.

Air Date: March 30, 2022 10:00 am

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U.S. forward Catarina Macario holds up the SheBelieves Cup MVP trophy after the team's 5-0 victory over Iceland in a soccer match Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Frisco, Texas
National
Sports

Young USWNT squad called up for Uzbekistan friendlies in Ohio and Chester

Coach Vlatko Andonovski left veterans including Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Christen Press and Tobin Heath off the squad as he continues to evaluate players.

3 years ago

Dr. Anna O. Marley stands in front of a painting hung on a wall at PAFA.
Gender
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

From the vaults to the walls at PAFA, women artists are front and center

The exhibition sheds light on the sacrifices and achievements by women artists throughout history to the present day.

3 years ago

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(Photo credit Jon Chu)
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Race & Ethnicity

‘My Broken Language’ with Quiara Alegria Hudes

The Free Library of Philadelphia selected Quiara Alegría Hudes' 'My Broken Language' for the One Book, One Philadelphia of 2022. We revisit our interview with Hudes today.

Air Date: March 29, 2022 10:00 am

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The Museum of American Revolution recently purchased this newspaper clip of Wheatley’s published letter and it is on display now. (Courtesy of Museum of American Revolution)
Gender
History
The Philadelphia Tribune

Phillis Wheatley letter is the highlight of Women’s History Month at the Museum of the American Revolution

The Museum of the American Revolution is making sure the stories of women’s roles in the American Revolution are told loud and proud.

3 years ago

Will Smith walks off stage at the Oscars after slapping Chris Rock, who made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's hair. March 27, 2022.
The Philadelphia Experiment
Movies
National
Performing Arts

Will Smith and Chris Rock should have both known better

The sight of West Philly’s own Will Smith slapping another Black man on the international stage has deeper implications than a joke about hair.

3 years ago

Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson (C), Robert Fyvolent (L) and David Dinerstein (R) accept the Oscar for best documentary feature for Summer of Soul. (Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images)
NPR
Movies

Philly’s Will Smith, Questlove take home trophies at the Oscars

Will Smith did indeed win his first Oscar for King Richard, in which he played the father of Venus and Serena Williams.

3 years ago

Chris Rock and Will Smith are seen onstage during the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre following what appeared to be an altercation. (Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
NPR
Movies

Will Smith slaps Chris Rock following Oscars joke about Jada Pinkett Smith

Before presenting the Oscar for the category, comedian Chris Rock joked that Jada Pinkett Smith might be in the running for "G.I. Jane 2."

3 years ago

A close-up of an Oscar statue outside of the Dolby Theatre is shown.
Movies
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Oscars set for return to normal, except all the changes

The telecast for the 94th Academy Awards will begin, as usual, at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC. But little else about how this year’s Oscars get underway is traditional.

3 years ago

The 5th Dimension performing at the Harlem Cultural Festival in 1969.
Movies
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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Questlove, Will Smith, and more: All the Philly region nominees to watch at the 2022 Academy Awards

This year’s Oscar noms showcase a ton of local talent.

3 years ago

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