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Jimmy Fallon and Will Smith Perform Old-Fashioned Versions of Fresh Prince Hits

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:52:18 +0000

Did you know that Will Smith and Jimmy Fallon‘s grandfathers were in a jazz duo and had a radio show together in the 1920s? That was the premise of a sketch the duo did during Smith’s appearance on ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.’ Recently “found” footage showed the two “grandfathers” performing songs that sound suspiciously like Will Smith [...]

Will Smith Breaks Out 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' Rap on Graham Norton

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 20 May 2012 19:25:52 +0000

Just about everybody loves 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' theme song, and one could still forgive Will Smith for being sick of the tune he recorded as a 21-year-old. But it turns out, however, that the now 43-year-old embraces all things relating to his TV roots.

Will Smith Gives Kissy Reporter a Love Tap

Dan Seitz — Sat, 19 May 2012 16:30:10 +0000

Most of the time, when a celebrity smacks a reporter, it’s because the celeb is being a huge ego case. In Will Smith’s case, though, we’ve got to agree with him. Especially considering the circumstances. Smith was promoting “Men In Black 3″ in Moscow when he was interviewed by a Russian reporter. Unfortunately, nobody had [...]

Will Smith's Son Jaden Actually Asked Obama If Aliens Really Exist

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:30:11 +0000

If you had the chance to borrow the ear of a real sitting U.S. president and could only ask him one question that every American was dying to know the truth about, what would it be? Will Smith’s oldest son Jaden got that chance, and completely failed. His topic of choice, however, made his famous [...]

10 Celebrity Hobbies That Might Surprise You

Carl Pettit — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:15:43 +0000

Sometimes we think our favorite celebrities only exist on this planet for our own amusement. In fact, many of them do have lives away from the limelight. When they’re not acting, singing, dancing or just being fabulously rich and famous, some of your favorite stars take part in some pretty interesting extracurricular activities. Here are [...]

Watch Justin Bieber, Taylor Lautner and More Get Slimed at the 2012 Kids' Choice Awards

Nick Romano — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:35:02 +0000

The 2012 Kids' Choice Awards reminded us all why the ceremony can be more entertaining than the Oscars. Not only do celebrities with zero chance of winning Academy Awards (that means you, Adam Sandler and Kristen Stewart) get recognition for their work, but they also get sufficiently humiliated. We're talking getting covered 'Carrie'-style with buckets of green slime.

Fake Will Smith Tweet Causing Controversy

Kathy Landin — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:05:50 +0000

A recent Tweet comparing the tragic Trayvon Martin shooting with the Kim Kardashian flour incident went viral because it was seemingly sent by actor Will Smith. Except it wasn’t. The Tweet was from Twitter user @RealWillSmith, who is not, in fact, the real Will Smith.

Here Come the 'Men In Black 3′ With a Brand New Trailer

Mike Sampson — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:39:37 +0000

The ‘Men in Black’ are back in a new trailer for this summer’s third blockbuster outing. We previously showed you the teaser trailer for ‘Men in Black 3,’ which dropped some hints that Will Smith’s Agent J would be traveling back in time to save his partner Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones). Now the latest [...]

Awesome Dancing Toddler Gets 'Jiggy With It'

Donald Deane — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:14:56 +0000

Babies are pretty funny to begin with, but once they begin to walk, they reach all new levels of hilarity. The cute toddler in this video probably hasn’t been upright for very long, but he already has enough skill to pull off some impressive dance moves while Will Smith’s ‘Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It’ plays in [...]

Say What? Will Smith's Former 'Fresh Prince' Co-Star Calls Him 'An A–Hole'

Shauna Wright — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:58:04 +0000

Will Smith has always had a reputation for being one of the nicest, most well-liked guys in Hollywood, but don't tell that to Janet Hubert. The former 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air' co-star was notably absent from a cast reunion last month because of Smith.

Will Smith Gets 'Jiggy' With the '60s In 'Men In Black 3′ Trailer [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:12:15 +0000

Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones are back in their familiar garb in the first trailer for 'Men in Black III,' which is scheduled to drop on May 25, ten years after 'Men in Black II" and a decade-and-a-half after the original.

And this time, Will Smith's alien-hunting agent is going back to the beginning of the 'Men in Black' program.

Eight Things You Didn't Know About 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' [INFOGRAPHIC]

TheFW Staff — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:14:07 +0000

You know the basics: Born and raised on the west side of Philadelphia, he was shipped off to live with his auntie and uncle in Bel-Air after one little fight. But that's 'Fresh Prince' 101. Get ready for the advanced course -- Eight Things You Didn't Know About 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' including which 'Friends' star inspired Carlton's moves and why the sitcom was canceled ... twice.