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Chris Rock's Girl Scout Rival Mom Linda Dunn Responds To Oscar CåOokies Stunt
Linda Dunn, the woman name-checked by Oscars host Chris Rock as he led his daughters in a competitive fund-raising effort by selling Girl Scout cookies to the assorted celebs at the ceremony on Sunday night,...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 March 2016
Chris Rock Uses Oscars To Help His Daughters Sell Girl Scout Cookies
As well as cracking a few zingers at the expense of the lack of diversity in the nominations list, Oscars host Chris Rock used the ceremony as a platform for his two daughters to sell...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 February 2016
Most Awkward Moment Of The Night: Why Was Stacey Dash At The Oscars?
Against the backdrop of the ongoing diversity debate in Hollywood, comedian Chris Rock did a stellar job of hosting this year’s Oscars ceremony. But one joke did fall noticeably flat at the Dolby Theatre last...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 February 2016
Chris Rock's Rep Denies Oscars Host Has Rewritten Opening Monologue
Chris Rock’s publicist has denied the comedian has rewritten his Oscars’ script to incorporate the #OscarsSoWhite controversy. Rock will host the ceremony on February 28th, but has faced pressure to step down as the awards'...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 January 2016
Chris Rock Planning To Address #Oscarssowhite Controversy At Next Month's Ceremony
Some have called for Chris Rock to step down as host of this year’s Oscar’s ceremony, as the debate over the lack of diversity among the nominees continues. But despite pressure, Rock isn’t planning to...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 January 2016
The Academy Awards Boycott: Both Sides Of The Debate
This year's Academy Awards season is turning out to be a pretty intense ride, with the uproar over the nominations' lack of cultural diversity causing a division in the entertainment world. While some people are...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 January 2016
Chris Rock Under Pressure To Step Down As Oscars Host In Diversity Row
Oscars host Chris Rock is coming under increasing calls to boycott the awards ceremony in the aftermath of the controversial nominations last week, in which none of the 20 acting nominations went to a black...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 January 2016
Chris Rock Calls The Oscars 'The White Bet Awards'
This year’s Oscar nominations were announced on Thursday and immediately drew criticism for their lack of diversity, causing the hashtag #OscarsSoWhite to trend. But now the 2016 host Chris Rock has even referenced the controversy...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 January 2016
Chris Rock Compares The Oscars To Nye In First Promo
Chris Rock is gearing up to host the Academy Awards for the second time and to him the Oscars is much like New Years Eve. In his first promo vid ahead of the 2016 ceremony...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 January 2016
Chris Rock: 'If Jennifer Lawrence Were Black She'd Really Have Something To Complain About'
Back in October Jennifer Lawrence became the face of Hollywood’s gender pay inequality issue, when she penned an essay on Lena Dunham’s website titled, ‘Why Do I Make Less Than My Male Co-Stars?’ But in...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 January 2016
Chris Rock's Estranged Wife Strikes Back In Child Support Row
Malaak Compton-Rock, the estranged wife of comedian and actor Chris Rock, has struck back in the row that’s erupted in the divorce courtroom about child support regarding a child who, according to her, has been...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 26 November 2015
Chris Rock Reportedly Involved In Legal Battle Over 'Adopted' Daughter
Comedian and actor Chris Rock is reportedly involved in a legal dispute over a South African girl named Ntombi, who has been living with his family since infancy. Ntombi is said to have lived with...
By Stephanie Chase in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 November 2015
Black Ball Is A Big Hit With Chris Rock, Alicia Keys And Lenny Kravitz
Rock joined the fundraiser's leading lady Alicia Keys and Lenny Kravitz among other stars for the 12th annual AIDS awareness event at the Hammerstein Ballroom, and even he seemed surprised when bidding for...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 November 2015
Stars Come Out For Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Birthday Party
The hip-hop mogul turned 46 on Wednesday (04Nov15), and he was treated to a surprise party by a group of his famous friends in New York City. The bash at the Butter...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 November 2015
Chris Rock Confirmed As Oscars Host
The funnyman emerged as a front-runner for the gig on Tuesday (20Oct15), and revealed he'd signed up to return 11 years after he last hosted the big night. In a statement released...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 October 2015
Chris Rock To Host Oscars
Chris Rock will host the 2016 Oscars.The 50-year-old comedian, who previously presented the prestigious awards ceremony in 2005, can't wait to take on the job for the second time at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21 October 2015
Chris Rock To Return As Oscars Host For 2016 Ceremony
Chris Rock has been unveiled as the host of next year’s Academy Awards ceremony, the second time that the star has fronted the live telecast of the biggest night in Hollywood.The 50 year old comedian...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 October 2015
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
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