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
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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Jimmy Kimmel Addressed ‘the Slap’ in His Opening Monologue
Kimmel’s remarks also included joking jabs at some of Hollywood’s most famous figures.
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How Will Smith’s Slap Has Changed the Oscars
Here’s a look at the fallout from last year’s Oscars, when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock onstage.
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Review: Chris Rock’s ‘Selective Outrage’ Strikes Back
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.
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Demystifying the Trillion Dollar Debate Over Share Buybacks
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.