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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
Rock's Ill-advised Attack On Cosby Almost Cost Him His Career
CHRIS ROCK almost ended his comedy career before it started by taking aim at BILL COSBY - on the beloved funnyman's own show.Pal Adam Sandler invited Rock to the set of The Cosby Show when...
By WENN on 25 June 2010
Chris Rock Jealous Of Gervais
Chris Rock is jealous of Ricky Gervais.The comedian-and-actor - who was voted as the fifth greatest stand-up act of all time by Comedy Central - has admitted he gets envious of 'The Office' star's talents....
By Bang Showbiz on 29 May 2010
Chris Rock Wants Jay-z Tribute
Chris Rock wants Jay-Z to deliver a eulogy at his funeral.The comic is a big fan of the rapper and believes he would be the perfect person to pay tribute to him at a ceremony...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 April 2010
'Insecure' Star P. Diddy
P. Diddy is insecure.The rap mogul - who stars alongside Russell Brand in forthcoming movie 'Get Him to the Greek' - was amazed to be asked to feature in an episode of 'Inside the Actors...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 April 2010
Rock's Dog-fighting Comments Cost Him Pryor Role?
The animal-loving widow of RICHARD PRYOR banned CHRIS ROCK from portraying the late comedy icon on the big screen after he made a joke about dog fighting, according to reports.The Head of State star was...
By on 22 October 2009
Judge Refuses Ban On Rock Film
CHRIS ROCK's documentary GOOD HAIR will be given a full U.S. release after a judge refused to grant an injunction blocking the film from cinemas.The Everybody Hates Chris star is at the centre of a...
By WENN on 20 October 2009
Rock's Daughters Begging To Meet Obama Kids
CHRIS ROCK's daughters are begging him to arrange a meeting with U.S. President BARACK OBAMA - so they can become best pals with first daughters SASHA and MALIA.Rock's girls Lola, seven, and Zahra, five, haven't...
By WENN on 11 October 2009
Rock Lawsuit Dismissed
A U.S. judge has dismissed a $5 million (£3.5 million) plagiarism lawsuit against funnyman CHRIS ROCK.The Everybody Hates Chris star was at the centre of a suit from Regina Kimbell, who alleged he stole her...
By WENN on 09 October 2009
Rock Pleads With Winehouse To Quit Drugs
Funnyman CHRIS ROCK fears for the future of troubled singer AMY WINEHOUSE - and has pleaded with the star to sort out her drug problems. The comedian is a big admirer of the Back to...
By on 25 November 2008
Stars Pay Last Respects To Mac At Funeral
Thousands of mourners, including actor SAMUEL L. JACKSON and comic CHRIS ROCK, gathered for the funeral of U.S. funnyman BERNIE MAC on Saturday (16Aug08). Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer and Reverend Jesse Jackson were among...
By WENN on 17 August 2008
Chris Rock Smashes Comedy Audience Record
Comedian Chris Rock has broken British records for audience size after performing to 15,900 people at London's O2 Arena last night.The Bigger and Blacker star has smashed the UK record for the largest comedy audience...
By Contributor on 24 May 2008
Rock 'Failed' Dead Brother
Funnyman CHRIS ROCK bitterly regrets not helping his older brother survive his battle with alcohol addiction, according to a family friend. Rock was left devastated after Charles Ledell Rock died following a long battle with...
By WENN on 04 October 2007
Love Loses Multi-million Dollar Fortune
Rocker COURTNEY LOVE was devastated when she discovered she lost $20 million (GBP11 million) after members of her entourage stole all of her money. The CELEBRITY SKIN singer found herself in a downward spiral and...
By WENN on 09 November 2006
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