Comedians Chris Rock, 57, and Dave Chappelle, 48, recently announced their joint stand-up comedy show in London. The news comes after both were recently attacked onstage while performing. The show is scheduled to take place on Sept. 3 at the O2 Arena. Tickets will be available for purchase ahead of …
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Judge Greg Mathis Shares His Thoughts on Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscars Slap
In a new interview with Page Six, Judge Greg Mathis reveals his thoughts on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars. Mathis said from a legal standpoint, “anytime you commit an assault; you commit a crime. And committing an assault, no matter how embarrassing or humiliating it does not …
Read More »Source Says Chris Rock Isn’t ‘Concerned’ With the Smiths Following Jada Pinkett Smith’s Call for Reconciliation; Focusing on Comedy Special
Chris Rock reportedly isn’t “concerned” with Jada Pinkett Smith wanting Will Smith and Rock to find common ground after the Oscars slap. The world was seemingly waiting on Pinkett Smith to speak out about the now two-month-old Oscars slap incident formally. She finally has; on a recent episode of her …
Read More »Jada Pinkett Smith Opens Up About Oscars Slap, Says Her ‘Deepest Hope’ is for Will Smith and Chris Rock to Reconcile [Video]
Jada Pinkett Smith addressed the Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscars slap on the latest episode of Red Table Talk. At the start of Wednesday’s episode, Jada said into the camera, “Now about Oscar night, my deepest hope is that these two intelligent, capable men have an opportunity to heal, talk this out …
Read More »Will Smith Had A Vision That His Career Would Be “Destroyed” Before Chris Rock Incident
Will Smith says that he had a vision that his career would be “destroyed” before the Chris Rock incident. On a recent episode of David Letterman’s show, Smith recalls having a vision that his home, money, and career would be taken from him. Smith says he had the vision while …
Read More »Chris Rock May Land 2023 Oscar Hosting Gig
Despite being disrespectfully pimp slapped for the world to see on the Oscar stage, Chris Rock hasn’t missed a check yet, and it looks like he may be tapped for hosting duties at next year’s ceremony. ABC already has plans for the 95th Annual Academy Awards. This week, the network …
Read More »Chris Rock Says He Has Most Of His Hearing Back Following Will Smith Slap
Chris Rock says he is recovering just fine after the now-infamous Will Smith slap. The 57-year-old comedian addressed the 2022 Oscar debacle during his standup set on Thursday at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Rock told the eager crowd that he was “okay if anybody was wondering.” “Got most of my …
Read More »Terry Crews Says Will Smith & Chris Rock Are Both “Dear, Dear Friends” of His; Says Rock Saved Hollywood by Keeping His Composure
Actor Terry Crews isn’t in the business of picking sides, at least not in the Will Smith and Chris Rock situation. The Emmy Award nominee, 53, was on the fence about the infamous incident. He applauded Rock’s composure amid the embarrassing moment while also declining to “demonize” Smith when he …
Read More »Chris Rock’s Mom, Rose, Breaks Silence On Oscars Slap [Video]
Rose Rock, Chris Rock’s mom, is speaking out about the “slap heard ‘round the world” between Will Smith and her son. In a one-on-one interview with WIS-TV, Rock opened up about her feelings about Smith slapping her son on live television during the Academy Awards. The author and motivational speaker revealed that she initially thought the …
Read More »Chris Rock Says He Will Not Speak On Incident With Will Smith Until He Is Compensated
Chris Rock is turning lemons into lemonade. The comedian says he will not speak on the altercation with Will Smith until he gets paid. During Rock’s Friday show, he took the stage, mocking politicians and other celebrities. While Rock has dodged many questions regarding the situation, he finally announces that …
Read More »Will Smith Accepts 10-Year Oscars Ban After Slapping Chris Rock
Will Smith has been handed down his punishment for slapping Chris Rock during this year’s Oscars award show. He has been banned from attending the show for ten years, a decision he accepts. Smith, 53, responded Friday following the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ board of governors’ announcement …
Read More »Will Smith Gets Banned from Academy for 10 Years Following Chris Rock Slap
The Academy has banned Will Smith for 10 years for slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars. Academy President David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson said in a letter Friday, “for a period of 10 years from April 8, 2022, Mr. Smith shall not be permitted to attend any Academy …
Read More »MSNBC Host Says White People Should “Sit This Out” When It Comes to Discussion Around Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock
As the uproar surrounding Will Smith slapping Chris Rock during the Academy Awards last week continues, an MSNBC anchor said that white Americans should “sit this out.” Tiffany Cross interviewed actress Yvette Nicole Brown and TheGrio contributor Michael Harriot on Sunday. During the interview, Harriot claimed the incident was an example …
Read More »Trevor Noah Takes A Subtle Dig At Will Smith And Chris Rock While Opening The Grammys [Video]
Trevor Noah took a subtle dig at Will Smith while giving the opening remarks at Sunday’s Grammys. Trevor hosted the 64th annual show and didn’t shy away from last week’s fiasco. Trevor began his speech by welcoming everyone to the event and name-dropped some of the big celebrities in the building. …
Read More »Tatyana Ali Speaks Out On Will Smith And Chris Rock Altercation
While everybody is pretty divided when it comes to the Will Smith and Chris Rock altercation, Will’s former cast mate, Tatyana Ali, makes it clear who’s side she’s on. Late Saturday night, Tatyana took to Twitter to express her opinions on the shocking moment that took place at the Oscars …
Read More »Mel Gibson’s Handler Stops Interview When He’s Asked About Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock [Video]
Ok, some of us aren’t the only ones ready to move past the Will Smith and Chris Rock incident, including Mel Gibson’s handler. When Gibson was asked during an interview by Fox News’ host Jesse Watters on Friday about the Oscar confrontation, his handler quickly intervened. The veteran actor is …
Read More »Denzel Washington Explains His “Devil” Quote After Witnessing Will Smith Slap Chris Rock
Denzel Washington recently explained his “devil” comment following the Will Smith and Chris Rock Oscars altercation. The legendary actor talked to Smith shortly after Smith walked on stage and slapped Rock for making a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. He explained what he meant Saturday when he told …
Read More »Will Smith Resigns From Academy Following Backlash Over Chris Rock Smack
Welp. Will Smith has resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences amid backlash he received over slapping Chris Rock at Sunday’s Oscars. Smith has been in the hot seat ever since and faced possible expulsion or suspension for his actions; however, he has chosen to resign. In …
Read More »Chris Rock Shuts Down Fan that Yells “F*** Will Smith” During Show
Chris Rock isn’t for the Will Smith slander and wants no part of it. As Chris Rock kicked off his “Ego Death” tour this Wednesday, there has been an outpour of support for the comedian. However, Thursday night, the crowd got a little rowdy. One person yelled, “F*** Will Smith,” …
Read More »Oscars Producer Will Packer Says LAPD Was On The Scene Ready To Arrest Will Smith For Chris Rock Slap [Video]
Oscars Producer Will Packer is finally sitting down to discuss Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards on Sunday. In an upcoming interview with Good Morning America with T.J. Holmes, Will Packer says that LAPD was on the scene of the awards, ready to arrest Will Smith only …
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