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S1E63: Will Smith and Chris Rock: Unpacking that shocking Oscars slap: #PopVultures
Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.
The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, took place over last weekend in Los Angeles, Hollywood and despite historic wins and a Beyonce performance, all anyone can talk about since is The Slap. The night's Best Actor winner Will Smith marched on stage to slap comedian Chris Rock after he made a joke at the expense of Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.
#PopVultures host Jan Lee unpacks everything related to the shocking moment - sharing how it was watching the event unfold…
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