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Chris Rock In Talks To Host The 2016 Oscars
Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter the comedian is in talks to take the reins of the 88th Academy Awards in February (16), 11 years after hosting the 77th Oscars in 2005. Producers...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 October 2015
Alicia Keys And Chris Rock To Co-host Hiv Charity Benefit
This year's event will focus on the talents of Africa's entrepreneurs, artists, designers, musicians and activists, according to Billboard.com. "Their future is bright," Keys says, "but, with 25 million people currently...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 16 October 2015
Matt Leblanc And Chris Rock Take Turns As Models At Taylor Swift Concert
The pop star played the second of five sold-out gigs at the Staples Center, and during her hit Style, she brought out model Sean O'Pry, who starred as her love interest in her...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 August 2015
‘Empire’ Season 2: Pitbull All Set To Make Cameo & Mariah Carey To Guest Star
Pitbull and Mariah Carey will guest star in the upcoming season of Empire. The news about Carey’s role was revealed earlier this week at the unveiling of Carey's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 August 2015
Marisa Tomei Heading To Empire
The Oscar winner is joining the series as a recurring character named Mimi Whiteman for the upcoming second season of the record-breaking programme. According to Deadline, Tomei is slated to play a...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 July 2015
Amy Schumer Reveals Why She Turned Down Chance To Host 'The Daily Show'
Comedian Amy Schumer has revealed she was one of the names asked to replace Jon Stewart as host of 'The Daily Show', after he announced he was stepping down later this year. The gig of...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 June 2015
Chris Rock Gains Joint Custody Of Daughters
The Grown Ups star filed documents to end his marriage to Malaak Compton-Rock in a New Jersey court in December (14), and he subsequently lodged a request for joint custody of 13-year-old Lola...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 June 2015
Chris Rock's Ex Wants Share Of Fortune
Chris Rock's estranged wife is demanding a ''huge'' chunk of his fortune in their divorce.The 'Top Five' actor split from Malaak Compton-Rock last December and documents in their divorce case show the 46 year old...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 June 2015
Bill Murray Wishes You 'A Very Murray Christmas' This December
Christmas has come early. Well, Christmas advertising has come early. Netflix has announced their upcoming mini-series 'A Very Murray Christmas', set to appear in December. The show will star Bill Murray - as the name...
By Stephen Caswell in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 May 2015
Chris Rock Worries About Daughters' 'Daddy Issues'
Chris Rock doesn't know what is next after his divorce. The 50-year-old actor has revealed he worries about what will happen when his daughters grow up after his divorce from his wife of almost 20...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 09 May 2015
Chris Rock: I Love Woody Allen
Chris Rock loves Woody Allen.The 50-year-old comedian has revealed himself to be a huge fan of the legendary filmmaker, and has dismissed suggestions that his latest movie, 'Top Five', shares some striking similarities to Woody's...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 May 2015
'Top Five' Dramatises Chris Rock's Stand-up
With his new film 'Top Five', Chris Rock is taking aim at his own business, telling the story of a stand-up comedian who has become a movie star. He's also caught in the craziness of...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 May 2015
Cate Blanchett And Andrew Upton Name Adopted Daughter Edith Vivian Patricia
Congratulations to Cate Blanchett and husband Andrew Upton, who have just grown their family with one new member. The couple have adopted a baby girl, Edith Vivian Patricia Upton, according to The Daily Telegraph. The...
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 March 2015
Chris Rock Claims His Future Ex-wife Malaak Compton-rock Stopped Him Seeing Children
Since news broke that Chris Rock and his wife Malaak Compton-Rock, who share two daughters together, ages 12 and 10, are getting a divorce after 19 years of marriage, it is becoming obvious that their...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 December 2014
Chris Rock To Lose Custody Of Children?
Chris Rock could be set to lose custody of his children.The 49-year-old comedian filed for divorce from his wife Malaak Compton-Rock last week after 19 years of marriage and she's now said to be planning...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 31 December 2014
Chris Rock's Ex Wants Custody Of Kids
Chris Rock's estranged wife wants sole custody of their daughters.The 49-year-old comedian filed for divorce from Malaak Compton-Rock last week after 19 years of marriage and she reportedly wants to stop him from seeing their...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 December 2014
Following Rumours And Jokes, Chris Rock And Malaak Compton-rock Head For Divorce
We’ve known Chris Rock as a family man for most of his career – but he’s always gone for the “reluctant husband” bit onstage. Turns out, it wasn’t just his persona. After twenty years of...
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 29 December 2014
Chris Rock Files For Divorce From Wife Malaak Compton-rock After 19 Years Of Marriage
Chris Rock and his wife of 19 years, Malaak Compton-Rock, who share two daughters together, ages 12 and 10, are reportedly getting a divorce. News of the pair's separation first broke three days after Christmas...
By Nick Hill in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 December 2014
Chris Rock Splits From Wife
Actor Chris Rock has split from his wife after 18 years of marriage.The Top Five star wed Malaak Compton-Rock in November, 1996, but the comedian recently filed for divorce. A statement issued by...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 December 2014
Chris Rock: 'Scent Of A Woman Would Have Been Better With Me'
Funnyman Chris Rock is still convinced Al Pacino's Scent Of A Woman would have been a better movie if he'd beaten Chris O'donnell for the role of the movie legend's sidekick.Rock admits he was up...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 December 2014
Chris Rock Reveals 'Top Five' Is Closely Modelled On Real Life Comics
Chris Rock's latest movie 'Top Five' is about a comedian trying to make it big in the world of serious acting, while his personal life is thrust more and more into the public eye. If...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 December 2014
Chris Rock Accuses Hollywood Of Being Racist Against Mexicans: "There's A Slave State In L.a."
Chris Rock is always willing to share his opinion, and when he recently gave his thoughts on Hollywood, the comedian didn't hold back in accusing Tinseltown of being racist against Mexicans, and claimed African-Americans are...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 December 2014
Chris Rock Reflects On The Passing Of Iconic Comedians Joan Rivers And Robin Williams
Chris Rock recently admitted it has been a "weird year for comedy," especially since two iconic stars of the genre, Joan Rivers and Robin Williams, tragically passed away unexpectedly, as well as the shocking allegations...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 December 2014
'Gone Girl' Wins Top Honour & 'The Imitation Game' Gains 4 Awards At 18th Annual Hollywood Film Awards [Pictures]
The results are in from the 18th Annual Hollywood Film Awards which were held at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on Friday (14th November). Check out the winners list and pictures from the ceremony!Benedict...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 November 2014
Chris Rock Knew Exactly What He Was Doing With His 9/11 Monologue On Snl
This week, Chris Rock and Prince took over SNL. Let’s talk about that. So Rock’s opening monologue was by far the best writing the show has seen this season – it was sharp, provocative, topical...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 November 2014
After Boston Bombings Jokes, Chris Rock Supported By Fellow Comedians... And Nobody Else
Chris Rock has never been one to shy away from shock humour and difficult topics, but his opening monologue on SNL last night might just make you squirm inside. Not only did the comedian address...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 November 2014
Prince To Perform On Saturday Night Live! As Chris Rock Returns To Host
It seems that 'Saturday Night Live' really is pulling out all the stops to celebrate their 40th anniversary season. On November 1st the legendary sketch show will see alumni Chris Rock return for the first...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 15 October 2014
Jay Z And Kanye West Team Up To Produce Chris Rock Movie
Kanye West is making his debut as a movie producer after teaming up with Jay Z for comedian Chris Rock's new film Top Five.The rapper pals serve as executive producers on the project, with The...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 11 September 2014
Chris Rock Remembers Appearance On Final Episode 'The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers'
Since the tragic passing on Joan Rivers this past Thursday (Sept 4th), there has been an outpouring of support for her grieving family and tributes to the late comedienne from celebrities and fans alike, all...
By Nick Hill in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 September 2014
Mike Epps To Play Richard Pryor In Biopic
Mike Epps will play comedian Richard Pryor in a forthcoming biopic of the US comedian.The news has been confirmed on Twitter by Oscar-nominated director Lee Daniels, who posted a picture of himself with Epps -...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 August 2014
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