Chris Rock
Netflix Taps Chris Rock, Matt Rife and, Yes, Tom Brady for Its Second Comedy Fest
Netflix is eager to laugh again — and flex its dominance in the stand-up arena. The streamer has formally announced a second installment of its Netflix is a Joke Fest, which will be held May 2 to 12, with more than 300 shows across 35-plus Los Angeles venues. The multi-day event quickly became the biggest […]
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Adam Sandler, Jon Stewart, Amy Schumer, Chris Rock to Take Part in Night of Too Many Stars Benefit
NEXT for AUTISM, a nonprofit dedicated to building national programs that enhance the lives of autistic adults, will welcome a star-studded lineup to the return of its popular live comedy event Night of Too Many Stars. The show, which will take place Dec. 11 at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, will feature performers […]
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The Rolling Stones Rock Onstage With Lady Gaga as Chris Rock, Daniel Craig and Mary-Kate Olsen Cheer On
The Rolling Stones celebrated the release of their new album with an intimate club performance in New York City, closing the show with a rousing duet with Lady Gaga as Daniel Craig, Chris Rock, Mary-Kate Olsen and more cheered on. The rock icons performed songs from Hackney Diamonds — including the Gaga-featured “Sweet Sounds of […]
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Jada Pinkett Smith Reacts to Chris Rock’s Jokes Targeting Her and Will Smith During Comedy Special
Months after Chris Rock’s Chris Rock: Selective Outrage aired on Netflix, Jada Pinkett Smith is sharing her thoughts on the comedy special. In an interview with The New York Times, published online Saturday, Pinkett Smith reacted to Rock mocking her and Will Smith during his special, which came after the infamous Oscars slap. “I remember […]
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Jada Pinkett Smith Says Chris Rock Asked Her on a Date Amid Previous Will Smith Divorce Reports
Jada Pinkett Smith, who is promoting her new memoir, Worthy, says that Chris Rock asked her on a date prior to husband Will Smith slapping the comedian at the 2022 Oscars ceremony. The Matrix actress writes about Rock asking her on the date in Worthy, according to People. In an interview with the publication that […]
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Chris Rock to Direct Martin Luther King Jr. Biopic for Universal
Chris Rock is gearing up to examine the life of Martin Luther King Jr. The actor and comedian is in final negotiations to direct and produce a biopic of the late civil rights icon, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Universal is behind the project and has optioned the rights to Jonathan Eig’s biography, King: A […]
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Chris Rock Talks Hollywood Fame and Greed in ‘TCM Picks’ Video for Bob Fosse’s ‘Star 80’
Chris Rock touts Bob Fosse’s final film Star 80 for top viewing as part of the October 2023 Turner Classic Movies lineup in his own TCM Picks video that dropped on Friday. “First of all, everything Bob Fosse ever touched was amazing – Lenny, Cabaret,” Rock says in a video that follows the lead of Steven […]
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‘PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie’ Review: Pup Franchise Gets Super-Sized With Mixed Results
The heroic canines from Nickelodeon's popular kids' TV series return for their second big-screen adventure, this time facing a new adversary voiced by Taraji P. Henson.
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Golden Globes Adds Categories for Best Blockbuster Movie, TV Stand-Up Comedian
Two new awards will be presented at the 81st Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, the Golden Globes organization announced Tuesday — and, among others, the makers of Barbie and Chris Rock have reason to be excited. One new category, best cinematic and box office achievement, will include eight nominees chosen “from among the […]
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Chris Rock Sought Counseling After Being Slapped by Will Smith at the Oscars, Says Leslie Jones
Leslie Jones says that her friend Chris Rock sought counseling after being slapped by Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars. “That shit was humiliating,” she told People. “It really affected him. People need to understand his daughters, his parents, saw that. He had to go to counseling with his daughters.” (Rock shares two adult daughters […]
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Diplo and Chris Rock Escape Burning Man Festival After Catching Ride in Fan’s Pickup Truck
Diplo shared on social media that he and Chris Rock made it out of Burning Man after heavy rainfall turned the festival into a muddy mess, leaving attendees unable to get in or out. In a video posted on the DJ’s Instagram, he can be seen riding in the back of a pickup truck with […]
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‘Rustin’ Review: Colman Domingo Brings an Underappreciated Civil Rights Hero to Passionate Life in George C. Wolfe’s Rousing Feature
In his first big-screen lead role, the actor portrays the chief architect of the historic 1963 March on Washington, a gay man who was well ahead of his time in being out and proud.
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