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Grammys, Will Smith and Quincy Jones

Will Smith makes first awards show appearance since infamous Oscars slap as part of Grammys tribute to Quincy Jones

Three years after slapping Chris Rock during the Oscars, Will Smith returned to an awards show to participate in a tribute to Quincy Jones during Sunday's Grammys. Smith, who won Best Actor at the 2022 Oscars after slapping Rock across the face during the live broadcast,

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Will Smith makes his return to Grammys with emotional tribute to the late Quincy Jones

Will Smith made his official return to a major awards show since the 2022 Oscars. The four-time Grammy winner and actor took the stage during the 2025 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 2. Smith was on hand to present the tribute that celebrated the life and legacy of the late Quincy Jones, a 28-time Grammy winner.

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Will Smith Makes Awards Show Return After Oscars Slap With Quincy Jones Tribute at the Grammys: ‘He Changed My Life Forever’

Will Smith made his first return to a major televised awards show Sunday evening, appearing at the Grammys to open a tribute to the late Quincy Jones. Smith opened the segment by introducing Herbie Hancock on piano and later introduced “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo,

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Will Smith Makes His First Awards Show Appearance Since His Oscars Ban

The reason why Will's inclusion in the show is so surprising: In case you forgot, Will hasn't attended a major award show in ...

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Will Smith leads Quincy Jones Grammys 2025 tribute as Stevie Wonder, Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe, Lainey Wilson perform

Will Smith presented a tribute to the late great Quincy Jones on Sunday at the 2025 Grammys, introducing performances from ...

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Will Smith set to present Grammys three years on from shock Chris Rock slap at the Oscars

Will Smith is set to make a surprise return to a major awards ceremony, with plans to appear at the 2025 Grammys this Sunday.

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Will Smith To Make First Major Awards Show Appearance At The Grammys After 10-Year Oscars Ban For The Slap

But the Recording Academy seems to be welcoming Smith back with open arms as the decorated actor and rapper is pivoting back to music. The Grammy Awards will air Sunday, Feb. 2 on CBS at 8/7c.

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