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Sean Penn Sells Date With Gerard Butler For $127,000
Sean Penn took time out from his humanitarian work in Haiti to host a fundraiser for the earthquake ravaged country at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday night (May 18, 2012). The Oscar-winning actor presided...
By WENN on 22 May 2012
Sean Penn Admits: I Don't Control My Temper Well
Most Hollywood actors and actresses capitalise on the annual Cannes Film festival to further their own careers. Sean Penn, on the other hand is there to throw a benefit party in aid of Haiti, which...
By WENN on 22 May 2012
Chris Rock: I Have Embarrassing Parents
Chris Rock and Julie Delpy both admit to having embarrassing parents.The '2 Days in New York' co-stars play French photographer Marion, who now lives in New York with new squeeze Mingus (Chris), in their new...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 May 2012
Justin Bieber Up For Teen Choice Awards
Justin Bieber has been nominated for five Teen Choice Awards.The 'Never Say Never' hitmaker has received the highest individual number of nominations for the annual ceremony - Choice Male Artist, Choice Fashion Icon: Male, Choice...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 May 2012
'Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted' Stars Attend Cannes
The Madagascar 3 stars have finally arrived! Cannes Film Festival is traditionally the high mark of the film festival season, seeing a veritable who's who of stars and a selection of the hottest forthcoming films...
By Lew Irwin on 18 May 2012
'What To Expect When You're Expecting' Leaves Audience Craving More
Cameron Diaz and Matthew Morrison star in the chirpy new movie 'What to Expect When You're Expecting', about five interconnected couples who experience the ups and downs of having a baby. The movie - also...
By Lew Irwin on 17 May 2012
Elizabeth Banks Was 'Horrified' To Become A Mother
Elizabeth Banks was ''horrified'' upon realising she was going to be responsible for a baby just days before she became a mother. The 38-year-old actress broke down in tears shortly before she and her sports...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 May 2012
Chris Rock Convinced Joe Manganiello To Do Magic Mike
Actor Joe Manganiello has Chris Rock to thank for convincing him to sign up for new stripper movie Magic Mike because the funnyman insisted he would be a fool to pass up the chance to...
By WENN on 26 March 2012
Chris Rock To Induct Red Hot Chili Peppers To Hall Of Fame
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have asked comedian Chris Rock to salute them when the band is inducted in to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio next month (14Apr12).Rock will join...
By WENN on 20 March 2012
Chris Rock Inducting Red Hot Chili Peppers Into Hall Of Fame
Chris Rock will be among the A-list presenters at the annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cleveland on April 14, 2012. The comedian has been given the enviable job of inducting...
By WENN on 20 March 2012
Madagascar 3 Animals To Liven Up Cannes
Madagascar 3 Europe's Most Wanted is wanted at the Cannes Film Festival. The DreamWorks Animation film is being given its world premiere at the festival in May, out of competition, although a specific date was...
By Lew Irwin on 15 March 2012
'2 Days In New York', Starring Chris Rock, Heads To Sundance London
Julie Delpy's forthcoming film '2 Days In New York' is among the first batch of names to have been revealed by Sundance London for the UK film event that acts as a spin-off from the...
By Lew Irwin on 07 March 2012
Oscars 2012: Chris Rock Invited Back After 2005 Controversy
After a controversial appearance in 2005, Chris Rock has been invited back to the Oscars, to present an award. The comedian sparked outrage seven years ago, when he insulted actors such as Jude Law and...
By Lew Irwin on 16 February 2012
Julie Delpy And Chris Rock Spend 'Two Days In New York'
Nearly five years after the success of Two Days in Paris, Julie Delpy returns to the cinema screen with Two Days in New York. Apart from the obvious change in location, a major difference between...
By WENN on 26 January 2012
Larry David, Jerry Seinfeld Reveal Secrets On 'Inside Comedy'
Some of the biggest names in comedy, including Larry David, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Robin Williams reveal the tricks-of-the-trade in a new series debuting on Comedy Central on Thursday (January 26, 2012). 'Inside Comedy'...
By WENN on 26 January 2012
Spike Lee Unedited: Hollywood Knows Nothing About Black People
At this year's Sundance Film Festival, the film director Spike Lee surprised audiences with a fiery tirade, peppered with expletives, explaining his feelings regarding the treatment of black people in the film industry. Lee did...
By WENN on 23 January 2012
Eddie Murphy In Line For Mayoral Role
Eddie Murphy is in talks to star in a biopic about controversial US mayor Marion Barry.The comedian - who recently stepped down from hosting the Oscars - is being attached to the family friendly film...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 December 2011
Billy Crystal, Comedy Icon, Returning To The Oscars
Billy Crystal will host the 2012 Academy Awards following the shock departure of actor Eddie Murphy, with the 63-year-old comedian confirming the news on his Twitter page on Thursday (10th November 2011).The comedy veteran has...
By WENN on 11 November 2011
Ricky Gervais, Billy Crystal Or Chris Rock For Oscars Host?
Ricky Gervais appears to be leading the race to host the Oscars in 2012, by openly suggesting he would give Hollywood a "two for one offer" by helming both the Golden Globes and the Academy...
By WENN on 10 November 2011
Jennifer Lopez To Be Replaced By Shakira On American Idol?
Jennifer Lopez is continuing to stall her contract negotiations with American Idol, but her plans could backfire as television executives begin to search for her replacement, according to the UK's Daily Mail. Lopez is the...
By WENN on 04 July 2011
Chris Rock 'Assumed' He Would Have A Teleprompter For Broadway Play
Comedian Chris Rock "assumed" Broadway actors read their lines off a teleprompter until he made his own debut this year (11).Rock, who currently stars in the play The Motherf**ker With the Hat, admits when he...
By WENN on 18 June 2011
Chris Rock 'Offended' By Tracy Morgan's Comments
Chris Rock has taken aim at Tracy Morgan for his controversial gay jokes after initially defending the troubled TV funnyman.The 30 Rock star hit headlines last week (ends12Jun11) after making a series of offensive comments...
By WENN on 13 June 2011
Tracy Morgan Anti-gay Rant: More Celeb Reactions
Tracy Morgan recently apologised for his homophobic rant at a stand-up show, after some of its contents appeared on Facebook, as Contactmusic.com reported yesterday. Now it seems that celebrities are lining up to either attack...
By Lew Irwin on 12 June 2011
Chris Rock's Broadway Show Comes To A Halt
Chris Rock's Broadway show came to a sudden halt on Thursday night (17Mar11) when his co-star Annabella Sciorra forgot her lines onstage.The funnyman makes his debut on the famed New York stage in Stephen Adly...
By WENN on 21 March 2011
Rock Rescues Pregnant Woman
CHRIS ROCK came to the rescue of a pregnant woman who went into labour at a shopping mall in New Jersey on Friday (10Dec10).The funnyman was browsing the aisles of the Neiman Marcus department store...
By WENN on 11 December 2010
Naked Rock To Serve Hargitay Breakfast In Bed
CHRIS ROCK is set to strip off to bring MARISKA HARGITAY breakfast in bed - the actress bid $25,000 (£16,600) at a charity auction to have the comic serve her in the nude.The Law &...
By WENN on 08 December 2010
Rock And Silverman Mourn Giraldo At Funeral
Comedians CHRIS ROCK and SARAH SILVERMAN were among the stars who paid tribute to tragic funnyman GREG GIRALDO as he was laid to rest in New York on Tuesday (05Oct10).Giraldo passed away last week (29Sep10),...
By WENN on 05 October 2010
Rock Rants For Charity Auction
CHRIS ROCK helped a scorned woman take revenge on her ex-boyfriend during a performance on Saturday night (02Oct10) by calling his cellphone and blasting him with a foul-mouthed rant.The funnyman was taking part in The...
By WENN on 04 October 2010
Comedy Stars Unite For Autism Show
Comedy stars including CHRIS ROCK, TINA FEY and RICKY GERVAIS came together in New York on Saturday (02Oct10) to perform in aid of an autism charity.Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon and Joel MCHale also...
By WENN on 04 October 2010
Movie Reviews Grown Ups
Grown Ups stars Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, Kevin James, Chris Rock and David Spade. That's probably all you need to know in order to make a decision about whether to see the movie, so reviews...
By Lew Irwin on 25 June 2010
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