Will Smith's resignation accepted by film academy after Chris Rock slap

Will Smith from attending the award show for 10 years, following his slap of presenter Chris Rock.In a statement signed by Academy president David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson, and reported by Variety magazine, the Academy said:“The 94th Oscars were meant to be a celebration of the many individuals in our community who did incredible work this past year; however, those moments were overshadowed by the unacceptable and harmful behavior we saw Mr. Smith exhibit on stage.During our telecast, we did not adequately address the situation in the room.

FILE - Medical supplies to be shipped to Ukraine (Photo: FOX 26 Houston) HOUSTON - With the Russian invasion continuing on in Ukraine, residents across the U.S. are stepping up efforts to spread awareness and ship donations overseas to the military and refugees. However, a lot goes into play when it comes to international shipping that some might be unaware of. MORE RUSSIA-UKRAINE COVERAGEAccording to Charita Shteynberg, founder of World of Connections, an organization that donates supplies from across the U.S.

body image, but she won’t let it get her down.The 61-year-old got candid about her mental health in a new essay she penned for New Beauty, published earlier this week.The “Hot in Cleveland” actress explained how her “mental and emotional health” greatly improved after she stopped weighing herself every day.She noted that she used to believe that “the number on the scale is never low enough — it’s always too high — so I’m going to just crawl under the covers and not have anyone see me until it is. I’ll be happy once all the weight is gone.”It was only after she finished scribing her memoir “Enough Already,” which hit bookshelves in January, that she decided to cease getting on the scale.“[It] was a big thing for me, and I haven’t gotten on a scale since,” she wrote in her essay.

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Justin Trudeau, Canada's prime minister, left, and Chrystia Freeland, Canada's deputy prime minister and finance minister, hold copies of the federal budget in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Freeland is imposing a one-time windf Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government announced Thursday it will ban foreign investors from buying homes in Canada for two years in a bid to cool off a hot housing market.Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland took a number of measures to tamp down speculation and demand amid record home prices in announcing the federal budget for the year.The government announced a two-year ban on foreign home buying as well as higher taxes for people who sell their home within a year, though both measures include multiple exceptions including for permanent residents and foreign students.RELATED: California home prices have more than tripled in these citiesThe budget also includes billions for new housing and measures to help Canadians trying to get into the market, including a new savings account and changes to the first-time home buyers tax credit.The government is under pressure to cool an overheated market after prices climbed by more than 20% last year, while rental rates have also been rising.The federal Liberal government is also promising $500 million Canadian (US$397 million) in additional military aid to Ukraine as well as more humanitarian and financial support to Kyiv in response to Russia’s invasion.RELATED: First-time homebuyer? Real estate experts offer advice in crazy marketCanada responded to months of pressure from the NATO military alliance and others by promising more than $8 billion Canadian (US7.2 billion) in new military spending over the next five years.

PTI and raised caution that people must continue wearing masks, follow social distancing. He further added that techniques like contact tracing and testing should not be done away with as yet.

Gogglebox star Julie Malone has issued a health update and begged fans for their advice as they rush to support her. The sofa favourite announced she was "full of a cold" as she took her grandson for a walk in the park this week. Julie said: "Hello good morning.

Calcinated cars are pictured outside a train station in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine, that was being used for civilian evacuations, after it was hit by a rocket attack killing at least 35 people, on April 8, 2022. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP) (Photo b CHERNIHIV, Ukraine - Ukrainian leaders predicted more gruesome discoveries would be made in reclaimed cities and towns as Russian soldiers retreat to focus on eastern Ukraine, where officials said a Russian rocket attack on a packed train station used to evacuate civilians killed over 30 people Friday.Hours after warning that Ukraine's forces already had found worse scenes of brutality in a settlement north of Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that "thousands" of people were at the station in Kramatorsk, a city in the eastern Donetsk region, when it was hit by a missile.Zelenskyy accompanied a social media post with photos that showed a train car with smashed windows, abandoned luggage and bodies lying in what looked like an outdoor waiting area.

PHILADELPHIA - A driver has died after Pennsylvania State Police say he was struck by a loose tire on I-95 in Philadelphia Friday morning.The incident happened just after 12:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes of the highway between Broad and Front Streets. Police say a tire came off of a pickup truck that was driving in the northbound lanes.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lankan Government issued an extraordinary gazette on Friday (8) informing the public that 26 Ministers had resigned.

cancer had returned while on vacation.Laurent Bigras and Antonieta Chavez headed to Cancun for a getaway with their two children in early March when it quickly took an unexpected and expensive turn.“Our life changed from one day to another,” Chavez said.Before their trip, Chavez says her husband had recently started experiencing back pain.Bigras had been diagnosed with lymphoma in October 2020 and underwent chemotherapy at Montreal’s Sacré-Cœur Hospital until February 2021 – he was in remission.Bigras had gradually started working again in January 2022 and the back pain started in the winter. He visited the same hospital’s emergency room more than once and made follow-up appointments, according to his wife.

Valerie Bertinelli is opening up about her weight loss journey.  The actress, celebrity chef and author recently wrote a first-person essay for New Beauty, which showcased her struggles with body image and staying positive.  The essay was published Monday, and Bertinelli, 61, detailed that her weight played a major role in how she’s viewed herself in the past. Valerie Bertinelli opens up about her weight loss journey and the toll it took on her mental health. (Manny Hernandez/Getty Images) "But I want to start feeling the same about myself — no matter what weight I am," Bertinelli said.

Sarah Jessica Parker tested positive for COVID-19 just days after her husband and co-star Matthew Broderick caught the coronavirus, as both stars are now forced to pull out of the Broadway show Plaza Suite.'With both Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker positive for COVID, tonight’s performance of ‘Plaza Suite’ is canceled,' the show’s producers said in a statement to Variety.'The producers apologize for the inconvenience this has caused audience members. Ticket holders should contact their point of sale to reschedule for a future performance or obtain a refund.' Feel better: Sarah Jessica Parker tested positive for COVID-19 just days after her husband and co-star Matthew Broderick caught the coronavirus , as both stars are now forced to pull out of the Broadway show Plaza Suite Red carpet ready: Only 10 days ago, Matthew and SJP stunned at the premiere of their long-awaited Broadway showProducers added: 'Everyone wishes Matthew and Sarah Jessica a speedy recovery.'The show had kept going despite Broderick's absence on Tuesday with an understudy, but with neither star now available — who play three couples over three acts in a hotel suite— producers had little options.

LANGHORNE, Pa. - A lot of sad news has happened in the area in the last week, so it’s always good to share a story with a happy ending. A Bucks County man needing a kidney donor has found a match, all thanks to social media."I felt like I won the lottery of life, I really did," Joe Fitch commented.It’s a rainy, gloomy April afternoon, but that could never dull the enthusiasm and gratitude oozing from 55-year-old kidney transplant recipient Joe Fitch of Langhorne."After the broadcast that you guys had done last year, I had a donor who watched the program and she started testing," Fitch explained.MORE HEADLINES:The donor who saw the shared social media post of Joe’s story on FOX 29 emerged.

Ryan Allen, Hatboro K9 officer and his K9 partner Louie HATBORO, Pa. - Hatboro Police Officer Ryan Allen passed away, after he was stung by a bee in October 2021. He was surrounded by family and friends.According to Hatboro Police, Allen worked his way to K9 handler after joining the force in 2013. He served as a patrol officer and was a member of the Montgomery County Drug Task Force.

Harnaaz Sandhu has been getting criticism from some media outlets and beauty pageants fans for her weight. According to some social media users, her alleged weight gain has been noticeable since she won the popular contest last December. To set the record straight and stop the negative energy aimed at her, Sandhu took to social media to address the situation and reveal that she is facing a health problem.

An observational Swedish study yesterday in BMJ reveals an elevated risk of serious blood clots and abnormal bleeding up to 6 months after recovery from COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic.The Healthy Smiles Ontario program reduces financial barriers to dental care for eligible children under the age of 17. Why some people are afraid of the dentist Services include teeth cleaning, sealants and oral health education, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health said in a news release on Thursday.The program also offers treatment for dental emergencies for families who cannot afford the cost of care.“Dental and Oral health is such an important part of our children’s healthy growth and development,” said Rita Isley, director of community health and chief nursing officer.“We know that over the last two years many children have not seen a dental professional and we want to make sure they get the care they need.”Residents seeking more information about Healthy Smiles Ontario or other dental services offered through public health can call the WDG Public Health Dental Line at 1-800-265-7293 ext.

The federal Liberals have more than $85 billion in new spending room from a booming economic rebound and plan to spend some of the windfall on a series of measures aimed at keeping the good growth going.

Pink Floyd salute an audience for the first time in 24 years at the Live 8 concert in Hyde Park, London 02 July 2005. (Credit: JOHN D MCHUGH/AFP via Getty Images) LONDON - Pink Floyd is releasing its first new music in almost three decades to raise money for the people of Ukraine, the band announced Thursday."Hey Hey Rise Up" features Pink Floyd members David Gilmour and Nick Mason, with vocals from Ukrainian singer Andriy Khlyvnyuk of the band BoomBox.The track features Khlyvnyuk singing a patriotic Ukrainian song from a clip he recorded in front of Kyiv’s St.

The United States’ latest round of sanctions on Russia includes two new targets: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two adult daughters, Katerina and Maria, who U.S. officials believe are hiding Putin’s wealth.

The Ukrainian government is warning people who live in the eastern part of the country to get out now, in advance of an expected major assault by the Russian military. That’s as western nations step up their economic pressure on Russia, including Vladimir Putin’s daughters.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed a possible reform to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) during his address on Tuesday.

The United Nations General Assembly voted Thursday to suspend Russia from its human rights body.

SWAT Officers converged on the property where the suspect was held up. PHILADELPHIA –Authorities say a SEPTA police officer is in stable condition after a double shooting lead to a shootout with police at a property in Frankford Wednesday night.Sergeant Eric Gripp told reporters that officers near the Arrott Transportation Center heard gunshot around 7 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA - A 13-year-old boy has died days after police say he was shot while sitting in a parked car in West Philadelphia.Officers responded to the 4900 block of Hoopes Street around 8:30 p.m. Monday for a report of a shooting. Responding officers found the teenage victim suffering from gunshot wounds to the head, chest, and arms.

Covaxin but lower than the breakthrough cases. However, those who had taken two doses of Covaxin had very low neutralizing titres demonstrating the waning immunity after three months of the second dose of Covaxin.

Mattea Roach, a 23-year-old Nova Scotian now living in Toronto, won $38,000 on Wednesday night’s episode — bringing her two-day total to $70,801.She correctly answered 35 out of the 60 clues during the episode — a feat host Mayim Bialik called “very impressive.”Going into the Final Jeopardy! round, Roach could not be caught: she had $28,800 while her two competitors had $2,200 each.She was the only contestant who answered the final clue correctly. ‘Beyond excited’ - Woman from Nova Scotia wins on Jeopardy! Roach told Global News on Wednesday being selected to compete on the show has been “surreal.”Since news of her appearance was made public, Roach said people near and far have reached out to wish her luck.“I want to reiterate again how much the support from people all over Canada means to me,” she said.“It’s been a while since there’s been a Canadian winner on Jeopardy! — I think a couple of years.

KYIV, Ukraine - Ukraine told residents of its industrial heartland to leave while they still can and urged Western nations to send "weapons, weapons, weapons" Thursday after Russian forces withdrew from the shattered outskirts of Kyiv to regroup for an offensive in the country's east.Russia’s six-week-old invasion failed to take Ukraine's capital quickly and achieve what Western countries say was President Vladimir Putin’s initial aim of ousting the Ukrainian government. Russia’s focus is now on the Donbas, a mostly Russian-speaking region in eastern Ukraine.In Brussels, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba urged NATO to provide more weapons for his war-torn country to help prevent further atrocities like those reported on Kyiv's northern outskirts.

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As the U.S. sanctions Russian President Vladimir Putin’s daughters, Western allies are being criticized for putting business needs ahead of human lives.

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Russia’s ambassador over the reported massacre of civilians Kyiv’s suburbs, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says.Joly told reporters at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Wednesday that the ambassador will be shown photos of what happened in the Ukrainian capital’s outskirts.“Canada is very seized with what happened over the weekend, like mentioned. I instructed my deputy minister to summon the Russian ambassador in Ottawa to make sure he is presented with the images of what happened in Irpin and Bucha,” Joly said.“There’s a level of inhumanity in what we’ve seen in Bucha.” What happened in Bucha, Ukraine? Here’s what you need to know Oleg V.

Air Canada says it is suspending its direct service between Vancouver and Delhi, India, this summer due to multiple factors that will make the route temporarily “unviable.”The suspension will begin June 2 and run until Sept. 6.

Bruce Willis feels a "sense of relief" after going public about his aphasia diagnosis. The 67-year-old star recently announced he was stepping away from his acting career after being diagnosed with aphasia - which impedes a person's ability to speak and write - and Bruce feels like he's now "got that monkey off his back". The source told Us Weekly: "The closest members of his inner circle were all aware of his issue and had been for some time.

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A gym in the Phoenix area with a poster that was inspired by the Will Smith incident during the 2022 Oscars. PHOENIX - A gym in the Phoenix area has capitalized Will Smith's now-infamous slap of Chris Rock during the Academy Awards for a poster that appears to be aimed at those on their fitness journey.The poster was put up at a gym located near 24th Street and Osborn, and the gym is located near a fast food store in the area.

Police vehicles block access to Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021.

United States Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on Wednesday several enforcement actions being taken against Russia, including the opening of an indictment against a Russian oligarch, charging Konstantin Malofeev for sanctions violations. He also announced the disruption of a global botnet he says is controlled by the Russian intelligence agency, known as the GRU.

A female firefighter with Leduc Fire Services resigned in front of city council on Monday, alleging harassment and a lack of action in response. Breanna Karstens-Smith reports.

recently published their study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. "Dogs were shaped during the course of domestication both in their behavior and in their anatomical features," the study’s authors said. Scientists said they noticed that the muscle responsible for raising the inner eyebrow is present in dogs but not as much as in wolves, which they descended from, according to the study. RELATED: Help needed: Ukrainian zoo continues evacuations after shelling amid Russian invasionThat movement produces what many call "puppy dog eyes." Scientists said humans produce the same movement when sad, which can trigger a similar response in dogs to show empathy. As part of the study, scientists compared and contrasted the facial features of gray wolves and domestic dogs. They found a difference in the levator anguli oculi medialis muscle immediately surrounding the eye.

WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - A Maryland man has been sentenced to 39 years in prison for breaking into multiple homes in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of D.C., binding and gagging male victims and raping them, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and DC Police on Wednesday.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherBryant Webster, 38, of Suitland, Maryland, pleaded guilty in July 2019 for a series of home invasions carried out over a 50-day period in 2016 in which he sexually assaulted three men.

The world reported about 9 million COVID-19 cases last week, with cases dropping across all regions for the second week in a row, the World Health Organization (WHO) said yesterday in its latest weekly update.

LOS ANGELES - More disciplinary actions could be taken against Will Smith over his on-stage slap of Chris Rock during the 2022 Oscars. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday it is expected to meet this Friday, sooner than the originally scheduled date of April 18 to discuss possible disciplinary action against Smith. The meeting was moved up after Smith announced his resignation from The Academy last week.Academy President David Rubin sent a letter to board members saying that in light of Smith's resignation, "suspension or expulsion are no longer a possibility and the legally prescribed timetable no longer applies."Get your top stories delivered daily! Sign up for FOX 11’s Fast 5 newsletter. And, get breaking news alerts in the FOX 11 News app. Download for iOS or Android."It is in the best interest of all involved for this to be handled in a timely fashion," Rubin wrote.  A statement was released by Smith's spokesperson following the actor's decision to step down from The Academy.The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Wednesday said that Will Smith was asked to leave Sunday's Oscar ceremony after hitting Chris Rock but refused to do so."I will fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct.