Though the comedian got a late start to fame, her third special, “Life Part 2,” continues a decade-long streak crafting a career that appeals to the masses.
Category: Rock, Chris
-
In “Life, Part 2,” Leslie Jones Wants to Make Everybody Laugh
Though the comedian got a late start to fame, her third special, “Life Part 2,” continues a decade-long streak crafting a career that appeals to the masses.
-
‘Bad Boys’ Ticket Buyers Toss Will Smith a Career Lifeline
Mr. Smith’s first wide-release film since he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago arrived to a hefty $53 million at the North American box office.
-
Will Smith Taps Nostalgia as He Attempts a Post-Slap Comeback
“Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the latest entry in a nearly three-decade- old franchise, will be Smith’s first wide-release film since he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars in 2022.
-
How the O.J. Simpson Trial Changed What Comics Could Roast
Norm Macdonald and Jay Leno made the double homicides such a constant topic that refraining from jokes the way David Letterman did was noticeable.
-
‘Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only’ Review: Sold-Out Laughs
This Netflix movie is aimed at comedy fans, even if they already know many of its stories.
-
Jimmy Kimmel Addressed ‘the Slap’ in His Opening Monologue
The New York Times – Movies:Kimmel’s remarks also included joking jabs at some of Hollywood’s most famous figures.
-
How Will Smith’s Slap Has Changed the Oscars
The New York Times – Movies:Here’s a look at the fallout from last year’s Oscars, when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock onstage.
-
Review: Chris Rock’s ‘Selective Outrage’ Strikes Back
The New York Times – Movies:A year after Will Smith slapped him at the Oscars, Rock responded fiercely in a new stand-up special, Netflix’s first experiment in live entertainment.
-
Demystifying the Trillion Dollar Debate Over Share Buybacks
The New York Times – Business:The White House is at odds with business leaders over share repurchase programs. DealBook digs into the numbers to see who’s gaining from the practice.