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It has been over three years since we last saw Will Smith on the silver screen in 2008?s "Seven Pounds."

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Review: 'Men in Black 3' has a winning planupdated: Fri May 25 2012 08:41:00

When last seen, Agents J (Will Smith) and K (Tommy Lee Jones) were...well, can anyone remember what the Men in Black were doing a decade ago in "Men in Black II"?

Adele the belle of the Grammy ballupdated: Thu Feb 09 2012 10:00:00

Singer Adele has fellow nominees afraid to go up against her at next year's Grammy Awards.

Hey Mr. DJ, the Grammys are playing your songupdated: Thu Feb 09 2012 10:00:00

"DJs are the new rock stars," Simon Cowell recently declared when announcing that he -- along with Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith -- will be developing a new reality competition to find the next great DJ talent.

SI.com: Sam Amick: Talking movies, hoops and team chemistry with Kevin Durantupdated: Sat Sep 24 2011 17:47:00

Anyone who thinks Kevin Durant is trying to be anyone other than himself need only peek at his Twitter bio for evidence to the contrary. "IM ME, I DO ME, AND I CHILL," it reads. Or, of course, they could wait to see his starring role in a forthcoming major motion picture.

People.com: Miami Dolphins: Marc Anthony, Will Smith Get Chummy in the Skyboxupdated: Tue Sep 13 2011 15:10:00

The two take in a Miami Dolphins home game together Monday night

People.com: Will Smith Scouts Out Art (and Ice Cream Sandwiches) in L.A.updated: Wed Aug 31 2011 12:11:00

• Another week, another unannounced party visit? Will Smith surprised organizers at an exhibit put on by Five Four Clothing and Cyrcle, an L.A.-based art group. "His visit was so unexpected," a source says. "He just walked around eating ice cream sandwiches and taking pictures." The actor, who arrived with a female friend, was in a "joking mood," the source says, and even teased one of the designers about their work. He also tried to buy one of the pieces, but it had already been sold, so Smith made plans to visit Cyrcle's studios and commission a work.

People.com: Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith Shop in Malibuupdated: Thu Aug 25 2011 09:47:00

The couple hits Malibu Country Mart after having breakfast together on Tuesday

People.com: Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith: 'We Are Still Together'updated: Wed Aug 24 2011 11:31:00

"Our marriage is intact," the couple say in a joint statement Tuesday

People.com: Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith Not Splitting, His Son Saysupdated: Tue Aug 23 2011 20:10:00

Plus: Rep tells PEOPLE, "rumors regarding Marc Anthony and Jada are false"

People.com: Will & Jada Pinkett Smith's Mega Mansion: Go Insideupdated: Thu Aug 04 2011 16:11:00

The actress calls their home a "spiritual endeavor" 

People.com: Will Smith's Super-Sized Trailer Upsets Residentsupdated: Thu May 12 2011 09:09:00

The actor's 53-foot long vehicle includes a lounge, movie room and office space

People.com: Willow Smith to Perform at Kids' Choice Awardsupdated: Mon Mar 28 2011 16:51:00

Kim Kardashian and Britney Spears will also appear at the April 2 awards show

People.com: Willow Smith Vows Revenge on Justin Bieberupdated: Thu Mar 24 2011 14:10:00

"They got me, but is not over, revenge is sweet and is served on a cold dish," she says

'Glee' creator approached to direct 'Annie'updated: Fri Feb 11 2011 08:59:00

"Glee" creator Ryan Murphy is reportedly Sony Pictures' top pick to direct the forthcoming remake of the musical "Annie" starring Willow Smith.

People.com: Should Brad Pitt Costar in Willow Smith's Annie Remake?updated: Fri Feb 11 2011 06:56:00

The 10-year-old suggests who she'd want to play Daddy Warbucks - but is it the right choice?

Hollywood casting close calls that would have changed everythingupdated: Mon Feb 07 2011 11:26:00

Surprise! Before she became Rachel Green, Jennifer Aniston was apparently being courted to be a cast member on "Saturday Night Live."

Obsessions: It's good to be a Smith kidupdated: Fri Feb 04 2011 12:20:00

Jaden and Willow Smith, if you haven't noticed, are having a moment.

People.com: Willow, Jaden Smith Score NAACP Image Awards Nominationsupdated: Thu Jan 13 2011 10:53:00

The siblings are recognized for "Whip My Hair" and The Karate Kid, as Tyler Perry leads with 19 nods

People.com: Willow Smith Gets Bedazzled Neck Braceupdated: Tue Nov 02 2010 16:08:00

The "Whip My Hair" singer receives a bedazzled gift from the talk show host

People.com: Jada Pinkett Smith Reveals Her Secrets to a Hot Romanceupdated: Wed Aug 04 2010 20:28:00

The HawthoRNe star reveals how she keeps the fire alive with husband Will Smith

People.com: Jada Pinkett Smith's 'Movie Smooching' Ruleupdated: Wed Jul 07 2010 12:07:00

The HawthoRNe star gets a thumbs-up from husband Will Smith and takes direction from costar Michael Vartan when it comes to onscreen lip-locking

SI.com: Don Banks: Bears planning to run in make-or-break seasonupdated: Thu Jun 17 2010 14:25:00

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Bears head coach Lovie Smith is fond of saying his team gets off the bus running the football, but last season the only fitting analogy would have conjured up a bus stop, because the Chicago running game went nowhere in 2009. The glaring facts were these:

Jackie Chan, Will Smith's kid do karateupdated: Fri Jun 11 2010 17:23:00

Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith & Taraji P. Henson talk about remaking the '80s classic, "The Karate Kid."

People.com: Jaden Smith: Parents Will & Jada Favor Lil Sisupdated: Tue Jun 08 2010 18:48:00

The 11-year-old Karate Kid star says he's at a loss in battles with his sister Willow

What will be the song of the summer?updated: Fri Jun 04 2010 14:49:00

By the time Memorial Day weekend rolls around, there are always at least a few contenders for the "song of the summer" title, but it's getting increasingly difficult to tell which will take the honor.

People.com: Inside Miley's Casino-Themed Hannah Montana Wrap Partyupdated: Tue May 18 2010 10:47:00

• Miley Cyrus bid farewell to her popular Disney series Hannah Montana with a casino-themed bash at h.wood, an L.A. lounge. Joined by her castmates, including Emily Osment, the actress was running around, dancing and singing along as the deejay spun songs like her hit "Party in the USA." Revelers also enjoyed sushi, hot dogs and fries and a doughnut cart. As for special drinks, guests sipped on blended iced tea. Will Smith also briefly stopped by to drop off his kids, Willow and Jaden.

People.com: First Look: Will Smith's Son Jaden is the New Karate Kidupdated: Mon Nov 30 2009 11:50:00

Jackie Chan helps the young star become a martial arts hit

People.com: This Is a Hit! Michael Jackson Movie Draws Star-Studded Crowdupdated: Wed Oct 28 2009 12:32:00

Jennifer Lopez, Will Smith and Michael's siblings greet the new movie in L.A.

People.com: This Is a Hit - with Star-Studded Crowdupdated: Wed Oct 28 2009 08:27:00

Jennifer Lopez, Will Smith and Michael's siblings greet the Jackson movie in L.A.

People.com: Jada Pinkett Smith Offers Racy Marriage Adviceupdated: Wed Jun 17 2009 17:30:00

The actress suggests quickies in the car or a friend's house to keep a relationship hot

Will Smith takes on 'extra' duties to support wife's new TV showupdated: Sat Jun 13 2009 14:43:00

Before Jada Pinkett Smith took the role of producer and star of TNT's "HawthoRNe," she made sure her family was fine with her being away from her mother and wife duties during filming.

People.com: VIDEO: Rich Stars Tell You How to Save Moneyupdated: Fri May 29 2009 23:07:00

Will Smith, the Jonas Brothers and more stars offer advice on surviving the financial crisis in a new TV comedy special

People.com: Nick Cannon: We'll Let You Know When We're Having Kidsupdated: Fri Mar 27 2009 17:55:00

For now, the actor says he and wife Mariah Carey are enjoying being newlyweds

Oscar nominee Viola Davisupdated: Thu Feb 19 2009 10:42:00

Viola Davis discusses her Oscar-nominated role in "Doubt" with CNN's Kareen Wynter.

Black actors still face Oscar challengesupdated: Thu Feb 19 2009 10:42:00

On a winter evening in early 1940, Hattie McDaniel became the first black performer to win an Oscar, a best supporting actress honor for her performance as Mammy, the servant in "Gone With the Wind."

In Jim Carrey-Will Smith battle, who wins?updated: Fri Dec 19 2008 14:21:00

The question is a toughie: Would audiences rather see Jim Carrey and his slightly-less-rubbery face resurrect the same comic schtick for Warners' "Yes Man" that made him a star, or watch Will Smith save souls while running through the rain in Sony's spiritual tearjerker "Seven Pounds"?

People.com: Jaden Smith Gets Acting Tips from Mom and Dadupdated: Wed Dec 10 2008 13:48:00

The 10-year-old actor's famous parents have taught him to "be in the moment"

People.com: Why Will Smith Gets Shy During Love Scenesupdated: Mon Dec 08 2008 22:20:00

And, how his wife Jada pushes him to "show 'em what you're working with!"

SI.com: Ross Tucker: Real issue exposed with recent positive testsupdated: Wed Oct 29 2008 16:11:00

All positive tests for banned substances under the NFL's steroid policy are not the same and should not be treated as such, despite the league's inclination to the contrary.

5 million-dollar mistakes by movie starsupdated: Mon Oct 20 2008 14:21:00

Sean Connery wasn't supposed to be James Bond. Keanu Reeves wasn't supposed to be "The One." So, who were the original choices?

People.com: Tyler Perry Makes History - & Oprah Is There!updated: Mon Oct 06 2008 09:27:00

Winfrey, Will Smith, Sidney Poitier and sports legends help open his film and TV center

Time.com: Summer Box Office: Good, Not Greatupdated: Fri Aug 29 2008 02:45:00

Movie grosses this summer just about matched last year's big numbers. But it wouldn't have happened without Batman

Roland Emmerich: Making it bigupdated: Fri Aug 08 2008 09:26:00

"We have our characters landing, or they have to land. It's an emergency; they make it in the last moment. And they're very happy they're still alive. So the next moment, they realize there are hundreds of airplanes all around. So, wow, there is something bigger going on ..."

Review: 'Hancock' turns into a train wreckupdated: Thu Aug 07 2008 10:07:00

Train wrecks are intrinsically spectacular, and Will Smith's new movie offers a doozy. Two of them, in fact.

Being black in Hollywood still exception, not the ruleupdated: Fri Aug 01 2008 14:41:00

Will Smith has made epic blockbusters a Fourth of July tradition, and Denzel Washington is one of the most recognized faces in show business.

People.com: Bow Wow Talks Early Retirement, 'I Want to Be Will Smith'updated: Fri Aug 01 2008 12:49:00

The 21-year-old rapper says eight albums is his limit

People.com: Will Smith, Cameron Diaz Named Top Hollywood Moneymakersupdated: Wed Jul 23 2008 15:27:00

He made $80 million last year; she made $50 million – and Oprah: $275 million!

SI.com: Frank Deford: Black athletes paved way for Obamaupdated: Wed Jul 23 2008 11:14:00

Obviously, there are so many factors that have been applied, incrementally, over a long time to bring us to a place where an African-American can be elected president. But I cannot help believing that the ubiquity and esteem of the black man in sport has played a significant part in this transformation of the body politic's thinking.

People.com: DJ Jazzy Jeff: Smith Is 'Still the Same Will'updated: Tue Jul 15 2008 15:07:00

The actor's old rap buddy jokes that Smith is just "harder to get in touch with"

People.com: Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff Reunite for Hancock Premiereupdated: Wed Jul 02 2008 07:55:00

The old rap partners perform a surprise show at the movie's afterparty

Will Smith: 'I was scared' of flyingupdated: Tue Jul 01 2008 21:21:00

Will Smith may have beaten up aliens in "Independence Day," taken a punch in "Ali" and even suffered at the hands of love in "Hitch," but he draws the line at flying.

Time.com: July 4: Will Smith's Holiday updated: Tue Jul 01 2008 16:00:00

Hancock is no supermovie, says Richard Corliss. But critics are powerless against a star who merely has to show up on Independence Day for fans to line up

London rocks for Nelson Mandelaupdated: Sat Jun 28 2008 06:31:00

Hollywood star Will Smith led a London crowd of 46,664 in a chorus of "Happy Birthday" to Nelson Mandela on Friday at a party for the South African prisoner, president and Nobel Peace Prize winner.

Review: Mandela factor makes musical magicupdated: Sat Jun 28 2008 06:24:00

A glittering line-up is by no means a guarantee of a great night as previous charity gigs have proved -- but when that show has the Nelson Mandela factor, nothing it seems can go wrong.

Mandela celebrates with Will Smith, 46,664 othersupdated: Fri Jun 27 2008 21:15:00

Hollywood star Will Smith led a crowd of 46,664 in a chorus of "Happy Birthday" to Nelson Mandela on Friday at a party for the South African prisoner, president and Nobel Peace Prize winner.

People.com: Willow Smith: Like Father, Like Daughterupdated: Sun Jun 22 2008 15:57:00

The Kit Kittredge actress gets acting tips from her dad, Will Smith

People.com: Johnny Depp Takes Two MTV Movie Awardsupdated: Mon Jun 02 2008 11:46:00

Ellen Page, Will Smith, Zac Efron & Adam Sandler also win golden popcorn honors

People.com: Will Smith: 'Divorce Is Not An Option'updated: Wed May 28 2008 09:04:00

The actor reveals the secrets behind his happy Hollywood marriage to Jada Pinkett Smith

People.com: Will Smith, Posh, Renée Pay Tribute to Tom Cruiseupdated: Tue May 06 2008 08:55:00

Costars and friends offer tender (and funny) tributes to Cruise on The Oprah Winfrey Show

Fortune: The dangers of ethanolupdated: Mon Apr 28 2008 08:05:00

Now that milk and gasoline can cost $3.50 each, filling up your grocery cart or SUV has become an exercise in pain. Most people just wince, pay, and get along as best they can. But someone like me can't help but see these price spikes as a nasty side effect of America's ethanol program. How nasty? Think of the recent film starring Will Smith, "I Am Legend."

People.com: Connor Cruise Is Making His Big Screen Debutupdated: Wed Apr 23 2008 07:34:00

Tom and Nicole's son will appear in the Will Smith drama Seven Pounds

People.com: Will Smith: I'm No Scientologistupdated: Tue Mar 18 2008 16:42:00

The actor shoots down recent reports claiming he's been converted by his good pal Tom Cruise

People.com: VIDEO: Will Smith Beatboxes for Brazilupdated: Wed Jan 16 2008 15:08:00

People.com: Will Smith Explains Hitler Quoteupdated: Thu Dec 27 2007 13:42:00

After this week's firestorm over Will Smith's remarks on Hitler, which he explains were taken out of context, the Anti-Defamation League has welcomed and accepted his clarifying statement.

Moviefone: 'I Am Legend'updated: Mon Dec 17 2007 10:16:00

Moviefone's 'Unscripted' talks with Will Smith and Francis Lawrence about their new movie 'I Am Legend'.

Review: 'I Am Legend' a taut thrillerupdated: Fri Dec 14 2007 16:19:00

If anyone's going to be the last man on Earth, then Will Smith seems like an ideal candidate.

Time.com: Will Smith Gets Lost in His Legendupdated: Fri Dec 14 2007 02:00:00

I Am Legend paints an appropriately gloomy picture of postapocalyptic New York, says Richard Corliss -- but it's an odd locale for one of Hollywood's most winning actors

People.com: VIDEO: Will Smith Planning to Start a Schoolupdated: Wed Dec 12 2007 16:45:00

Video courtesy Buena Vista EntertainmentHaving immersed himself in educational theories while home-schooling his kids, Will Smith says he and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, plan to put that knowledge to greater use by teaming with like-minded parents and creating a full school.

People.com: Tom Cruise Joins Will Smith at Hollywood Ceremonyupdated: Tue Dec 11 2007 19:23:00

Being immortalized in cement can be a nerve-racking experience, but Will Smith got a little help from his friends – in particular, Tom Cruise – at the Monday ceremony in his honor on Monday in the forecourt of Hollywood's Grauman's Chinese Theater.

People.com: Will Smith's Legend-ary Antics in Tokyoupdated: Wed Dec 05 2007 14:25:00

Video courtesy APWill Smith made a dramatic entrance to his Japanese promotional tour for I Am Legend, but went for laughs once inside.

People.com: Will Smith: My Daughter Wants to Be Paris Hiltonupdated: Mon Dec 03 2007 14:42:00

Will Smith has already made a star out of one of his children – son Jaden, 9, who costarred in 2006's The Pursuit of Happyness. Now, the acting bug has bitten again in the family.

People.com: Will Smith's Secret to Success: Working Hardupdated: Mon Dec 03 2007 11:02:00

"While the other guy's sleeping, I'm working. While the other guy's eating, I'm working. While the other guy's making love, I mean, I'm making love, too, but I'm working really hard at it!"

People.com: Tom & Katie to Throw Party for the Beckhamsupdated: Sat Jul 21 2007 10:12:00

David and Victoria Beckham have already caused quite a stir in the states. But this weekend the British imports are going to be treated like Hollywood royalty.

EW review: 'Happyness' is terrificupdated: Fri Dec 15 2006 09:14:00

Will Smith doesn't seem the likeliest candidate to play a desperate, struggling man. Whatever the role (love coach, alien fighter, Ali), he projects speed and good times, an almost aerobic self-confidence.

CNNMoney: Love the movie? Vacation in itupdated: Fri Jul 15 2005 10:17:00

Sooner or later, there comes a point when vacationers don't care to see another museum, castle, landscape, or historical site.

CNNMoney: Will Smith, Jay-Z back beauty lineupdated: Wed May 18 2005 07:40:00

Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith and Jay-Z are among the big-name investors in a Brooklyn-based beauty line called "Carol's Daughter," according to the New York Post.

EW review: Mariah embraces diva soulupdated: Mon Apr 11 2005 14:14:00

What's in a name?

From 'Fresh Prince' to Web jesterupdated: Tue Oct 19 2004 10:50:00

Andy Borowitz is crazy. By choice.

I, exploding, bullet-riddled robotupdated: Wed Jul 14 2004 12:56:00

Like most people, all I've seen of "I, Robot" is the trailer and some commercials.

Fortune: Hollywoodupdated: Mon Aug 12 2002 00:01:00

The $87 million debut of Men In Black II attests to Will Smith's box office prowess. But his real estate venture, called Treyball Development--named for his son Trey and run by his brother Harry--h...

Fortune: July The old-boy network goes Bohemian, CPAs blow off steam in Vegas--they could use a drink--Macworld heads back updated: Mon Jul 08 2002 00:01:00

1 Antiboredom month kicks off with two parties: Canada Day for our northerly neighbors and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day. Go wild. No one works in July anyway.

Fortune: Is Your Favorite Star's Salary Overblown?updated: Mon Mar 18 2002 00:01:00

At $20 million a picture, Will Smith is actually cheap--underpaid, even. No, seriously. According to a new metric making its way around the entertainment industry--the cost-per-viewer calculation (...

Fortune: Recline And Dineupdated: Mon May 29 2000 00:01:00

In Amsterdam, Miami, and soon New York, jet setters are eating in bed--crumbs and all. At Supper Club, hidden in an Amsterdam alley, patrons lucky enough to get a reservation kick off their shoes a...

Fortune: Inspired Larceny of a Former Fresh Princeupdated: Mon Dec 20 1999 00:01:00

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Money Magazine: WANT TO LOOK LIKE GWYNETH OR TOMMY LEE? TRY THESE SHADESupdated: Tue Jul 01 1997 00:01:00

Take a walk down any sunny city street these days, or a ride on your local bike path, and you'll likely see more varieties of sunglasses than there are of Beanie Babies. What's up with that? "Sungl...

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