Richard Williams

Will Smith confronts Chris Rock, then wins best actor Oscar

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. and TIM REYNOLDSMarch 28, 2022 GMT

New this week: ‘Bridgerton,’ ‘Atlanta’ return, Maren Morris

By The Associated PressMarch 21, 2022 GMT

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.

MOVIES

— Just in time for the Academy Awards, the Will Smith tennis drama “King Richard” arrives Thursday on HBO Max.

For Will Smith, a break point leads to ‘King Richard’

By JAKE COYLENovember 17, 2021 GMT

Will Smith wouldn’t seem an obvious candidate for a midlife crisis. Hugely successful, immensely popular, indefatigably sunny.

But Smith, who stars in the upcoming drama “King Richard,” as Richard Williams, father and coach to Venus and Serena Williams, is reemerging after an extensive period of introspection.

New this week: Will Smith, ‘Tick, Tick... Boom!’ and Adele

By The Associated PressNovember 15, 2021 GMT

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.

MOVIES

— Tennis anyone? In “King Richard,” Will Smith plays Richard Williams, father and tennis guru to Venus and Serena Williams.