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2016 Oscars Host Chris Rock Is ‘Writing a New Show’ Following Controversy
2016 Oscars Host Chris Rock Is ‘Writing a New Show’ Following Controversy
2016 Oscars Host Chris Rock Is ‘Writing a New Show’ Following Controversy
Although some in the industry had called for Chris Rock to join the boycott of the 2016 Oscars, the actor and comedian will host the show as planned — though there will be some changes. Rock has reportedly tossed out much of his material in order to address the #OscarsSoWhite controversy that’s inspired Spike Lee, Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith to boycott the ceremony, while the Academy has announced a sweeping initiative to increase diversity.
SNL 40 Monologue: Steve Martin, Tom Hanks and Everyone Else You Love Stops By
SNL 40 Monologue: Steve Martin, Tom Hanks and Everyone Else You Love Stops By
SNL 40 Monologue: Steve Martin, Tom Hanks and Everyone Else You Love Stops By
We knew going in that the SNL 40th anniversary special would be chock-full of just about every famous person who has ever walked within spitting distance of 30 Rockefeller Plaza and the opening monologue was quick to make use of this genuinely insane temporary cast of stars. Things got started on the right foot when the always-welcome Steve Martin took the stage ... but then he was joined by Tom Hanks. And then things got really crazy.
Watch Chris Rock Reminisce About His Rap Deal That Never Worked Out
Watch Chris Rock Reminisce About His Rap Deal That Never Worked Out
Watch Chris Rock Reminisce About His Rap Deal That Never Worked Out
Comedian/actor/writer/director Chris Rock has already proven that he can do just about everything -- and do it pretty well, if his upcoming feature 'Top Five' is any indication -- but the funny man almost had another major career move bulleted on his resume. Before Rock made it big as an actor, he dabbled in the disc jockey arts, deeming his own skills to be "nice!" After the DJing came a deal for a rap record, which was made, but never released, a weird bit of trivia that Rock shared with Jimmy Fallon on 'The Tonight Show' last night.
‘Top Five’ Trailer: Chris Rock Makes His Directing Debut With Some Very Funny People
‘Top Five’ Trailer: Chris Rock Makes His Directing Debut With Some Very Funny People
‘Top Five’ Trailer: Chris Rock Makes His Directing Debut With Some Very Funny People
Chris Rock: Comedian, actor, and now he can add director to his resume with 'Top Five,' a film that had plenty of people talking when it premiered at this year's film festival in Toronto. Paramount wasted no time picking the film up, and it seems like the studio is wasting very little time in getting Rock's very promising directorial debut out there as quickly as possible. Judging by the first trailer, featuring a cast of incredibly funny and talented folks, this is going to be delightful.

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