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Could Will Smith Lose His Oscar Award Due To His Poor Conduct? Will Smith may be asked to hand back his Best Actor statuette following his live onstage assault of Chris Rock, industry insiders told The Post. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which handed out awards Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, has strict guidelines in its code of conduct.One highly placed Hollywood source told The Post after the incident: “It’s basically assault. Everyone was just so shocked in the room, it was so uncomfortable.” “I think Will would not want to give his Oscar back, but who knows what will happen now,” the insider said. Meanwhile, the Academy cryptically announced from its official Twitter account: “The Academy does not condone violence of any form. Tonight we are delighted to celebrate our 94th Academy Awards winners, who deserve this moment of recognition from their peers and movie lovers. around the world. Smith was seen laughing and
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posing with photos following his win, as industry bigwigs like Judd Apatow took aim. “Knocked Up” director Apatow was highly critical of Smith in a now-deleted tweet: “He could have killed him. That’s pure out of control rage and violence. They’ve heard a million jokes about them in the last three decades. They are not freshman in the world of Hollywood and comedy. He lost his mind.” TV comic Fortune Feimster tweeted: “Someone in the audience charged the stage Friday night during my opener’s set and attempted to throw the speaker, started taking swings at the people trying to stop her and pushed down a security guard. It’s scary times. So, no, I don’t find someone getting hit on stage amusing.” Industry insiders told The Post that the slap heard around the world could cost Smith his Oscars. The Post has reached out to the Academy for comment. But its conduct code, released in 2017 in the wake of the sexual misconduct scandal that hit the industry, emphasizes the importance of “upholding the Academy’s values,” like inclusion, fostering supportive environments, and “respect for human dignity.” At the time, AMPAS CEO Dawn Hudson wrote to members: “Academy membership is a privilege offered to only a select few within the global community of filmmakers,” Variety reported. “In addition to achieving excellence in the field of motion picture arts and sciences, members must also behave ethically by upholding the Academy’s values of respect for human dignity, inclusion, and a supportive environment that fosters creativity. “ She added: “There is no place in the Academy for people who abuse their status, power or influence in a manner that violates recognized standards of decency. The Academy is categorically opposed to any form of abuse, harassment or discrimination on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability, age, religion, or nationality. The Board of Governors believes that these standards are essential to the Academy’s mission and reflective of our values.” “LAPD investigative entities are aware of an incident between two individuals during the Academy Awards program,” a rep said. “The incident involved one individual slapping another. The individual involved has declined to file a police report. If the involved party desires a police report at a later date, LAPD will be available to complete an investigative report.”
WIll apologizes in his acceptance speech later after actually winning an Academy Award, not connected to the slap
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OnILY March & Mercy the Southern Plug Music Truly13th or " I Grace Love You Truly" graced is an independent, young and Awards soundstage with Gospel” and passionate artist, rising uptheir fromoriginal the smallstyle townof of“Trap Kenosha, the crowd went They performed highly requested Wisconsin. Trulywow. astonishingly continuesthere to make his mark in the song “Byindustry Myself” and hadhis everyone from door the back on music and bring potency to the the table. His to inspiration comes his father, passion and love for music, and the art won of their feetfrom dancing and shouting Jesus! Their performance creating To him, music not just a career alsoand a way them Bestmusic. Performance at theisawards gala. Tobut follow orof life. GR8FL Truly is not the typical you hear on your average musical. book contact themartist at 803.676.2350 or at From his flows to his ability to use stretch hison excessive joychaynes@gmail.com. You canand follow them social media his unique style is guaranteed to catch the ears of many. atcadence, @teamgr8fl on youtube instagram and twitter. You may also follow them on facebook at GraceMercy. 66
ANGEL STARLIT WINS THE BIGGEST AWARD OF THE NIGHT Angel Starlit, Southern Plug Music Awards Breakout & Underrated Artist of the Year is a native of Charleston, SC by way of Detroit l, MI. Growing up, Angel had a seemingly average lifestyle but dealt with issues within her family that included drug abuse, alcoholism and manic depression. To cope with home events, Angel began writing poetry, being featured in the “Who’s Who of Teen Poetry” by the age of 12. Fast forward to her twenties and she began turning her love for words into rhythm and flow. Loving hip hop artists, especially women, such as Lil Kim, Remy Ma, Mia X and Trina; Angel’s music is heavily influenced by her belief in the strength of women in Hip Hop. With vibes somewhat of “The Stallion meets Lil Kim, Angel hopes to bring a fun, energetic vibe back to women in Hip Hop such as the likes of Missy Elliot 6
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n honor of february being black history month i wanted to put on a african fashion photoshoot model meetup in columbia, sc on saturday february 19th, 2022; presented by tracy newbill-etheridge of divas boutique llc. the photoshoot was captured on the campus of usc-columbia. photographer was ejaye lipscomb of nr beauty photography. i love putting on photoshoots to bring models together to meet and greet one another; that is in the fashion industry. my social media pages are on fb: tracy runwaymodediva etheridge, runway model diva, runway slayer models, and divas boutique shop llc; and ig: runwaymodeldiva, divasboutiqueshop, and ripslaydemolishrunways. email: divasboutiqueshop@gmail.com 8
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By: Darren Southern Plug Brown
On Sunday, March 13 Southern Plug Magazines hosted the Southern Plug Music Awards at My House Restaurant & Bar. The hosts for the evening were reality star Bee Badd & comedic genius Dirty D. With Fairfield County’s own DJ Bubba Cole providing the soundtrack. The awards gala honored over 47 SC & Southern entertainers.The honorees included DJ Bam who was awarded the Legend Award, DJ Surplus who was awarded the Legend Award. Fairfield’s Mark Hill who was awarded the Humanitarian Award, & Don Da Plug who was awarded the Teen Sensation Award. Other winners include She Diddy, Ms. Tip, Dick James & many more. The event was filled with live musical performances and entertainment by those such as Big Bailey, Lex DaBenefit & more. For more information on how to check out the highlights online and or to purchase Southern Plug Music Awards merch and promotional items contact Event Founder Darren James-Brown Sr at southernplugoworld@gmail.com or visit our site at www.southernplugworld.site. Also don’t forget to follow us on all social media platforms @southernplugmag.
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Breakout Artist of the Year- Angel Starlit Group of the Year- Real Fast Nation (RFN) Female Artist of the Year- Ruby Rae Male Artist of the Year- Dick James Teen Artist of the Year- Don Da Plug New Artist of the Year- She Diddy Underrated Artist of the Year- Angel Starlit SIngle of the Year- I Got (A.D.D Flow) by Rob Savage ft KeepPushinKB
Collaboration of the Year- All I Need by Dick James ft IAmBril Album/Mixtape of the Year-Maze Runner 2 by Teedo Gonzalez
Music Video of the Year-Girls Night by Mizz SKyy Male Hip Hop Artist of the Year- Teedo Gonzalez Female Hip Hop Artist of the Year- Ms. Tip Male R&B Artist of the Year- Mike Burna Female R&B Artist of the Year- P. Young Gospel Artist of the Year- Brother Alonzo Radio Station of the Year-The Big DM Radio Personality of the Year- DJ Prince Ice DJ of the Year - DJ Surplus Underrated DJ of the Year - DJ Swagg Radio DJ of the Year- DJ B Lord Club Dj of the Year - DJ Truth Video Director of the Year - J Paul The Demi God Producer of the Year - Chill Go Hard Record Label of the Year- V12 Recording Studio of the Year - Killumbia Studio Graphic Designer of the Year- Killumbia GFX Promoter of the Year - YBN Promotions Photographer - Mr. Phi Productions Podcast/ Blog of the Year - Those To Watch Radio
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Model/ Modeling Agency of the Year - Tae Monae Indy Film/ Web Series of the Year -Trap Flix Party Fashion Designer of the Year - Don Bianchi CEO of the Year - Felica Rivers Comedian of the Year - Dirty D Male Host of the Year - Dirty D Female Host of the Year - Bee Badd Cover Artist/ Model of the Year - Ladi Jon’Rea Magazine Interview of the Year - Lex DaBenefit Video Interview of the Year - Teedo Gonzalez, Ria Rudegirl & Dolla Escobarz Love & Ent Awards Interview Magazine Feature of the Year - DJ Surplus Southern Girl of the Year - Lola Banks Southern Model of the Year - L. Woods Best Performance - GR8FL
KID/TEEN SENSATION AWARD DON DAPLUG
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ICON AWARD DJ SURPLUS
LEGEND AWARD DJ BAM
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“THE DUBBER ROCKS THE SOUTHERN PLUG MUSIC AWARDS STAGE”
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In the tradition of the Mississippi Delta Bluesmen, THE Dubber confronts the world with only his words and a guitar. The self- taught singer/songwriter continues to reinvents himself by infusing musical styles for over 30 years. America's Rock, Jazz and Funk, flavored by the international sounds of Reggae, Armenian Music and Afro Beat, is the complex stew that helps him express his blues and completes such a distinctive sound.Since 2005, the Washington DC born / South Carolina based artist has been trailblazing around the world with an honest and intimate stage show. His sophisticated one man band guitar style and universal message of Oneness, keeps THE Dubber booked year round. Always a crowd favorite, he has played prestigious event and venues such as South by Southwest Music Conference, Mid-Atlantic Music Conference and the South Carolina State Museum.With radio airplay, multiple tours here and abroad, plus three albums "In the Temple of..." 2005, "Global Warning" 2010 and his latest “Cleaning Up The Dirty South" 2014 under his belt. The South Carolina Arts Commission grant recipient “2014 One Time Project Grant” and “2017 Horizon Underserved Grant”, is feeling very optimistic about his continuing musical journey. 21
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