Chris Rock breaks his silence on Will Smith Oscars incident at his comedy show

But there is one person we had yet to hear from, and that was Rock himself. How was your weekend?!" But then he chose to focus on the jokes he’d prepared for the evening and moved on. ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images “I’m still kind of processing what happened. So, at some point I’ll talk about that s—. And it will be serious and funny.” An industry insider also confirmed to EW that Rock’s inciting jokewas not in the scriptfor the show....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 199 words · John Gomez

Chris Rock jokes that he 'got most of my hearing back' after Will Smith Oscars slap

Chris Rockis having the last laugh after beingslapped on stage at the OscarsbyWill Smith. “I’m okay, if anybody was wondering,” Rock reportedly told the crowd. “Got most of my hearing back.” Chris Rock.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images He also teased whether and how audiences might hear more from him on the subject. “Don’t expect me to talk about the bulls—,” he said. “I’ll talk about it at some point… The Academy alsobanned Smithfrom attending its events for the next 10 years....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Carl Lee

Chris Rock tests positive for COVID-19, urges fans to be vaccinated: 'Trust me, you don't want this'

Chris Rockhas announced that he’s COVID-19 positive and it’s no laughing matter. “Hey guys I just found out I have COVID,” hetweetedSunday morning. “Trust me you don’t want this. Chris Rock.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images Rock received the vaccine back in May andspoke about his experienceduring a visit toLate Night With Jimmy Fallon. “I’m gonna put it this way Do I take Tylenol when I get a headache? Do I know what’s in Tylenol?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Tammy Turner

Chris Rock was never asked if he wanted Will Smith removed from Oscars

Representatives for the Academy also did not immediately respond to EW’s inquiry about Packer’sGMAremarks. “I immediately go up to Chris and I said, ‘Did he really hit you?’ “I betrayed the trust of the Academy. Will Smith hits Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards in 2022.Myung Chun / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Sandra Salazar

Chris Rock won't be pressing charges against Will Smith after Oscars slap

Questions still abound afterWill Smithwalked up on theAcademy Awardsstage Monday night and slappedChris Rockon national television Sunday night. That’s according to a statement from the Los Angeles Police Department obtained byPEOPLE. “The incident involved one individual slapping another. With Smith slaps Chris Rock on the Oscars stage after the comedian made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head.Neilson Barnard/Getty Images The individual involved has declined to file a police report....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · Brandon Vasquez Jr.

Chris Rock's mother doesn't consider Will Smith's Oscars ban punishment: 'He slapped all of us'

Chris Rock’s mother addressedWill Smith’s controversial slap that occurred on stage at the94th Academy Awardslast month. “When Will slapped Chris, he slapped all of us,” the Rock matriarch said. “But he really slapped me. Chris Rock and his mother, Rose Rock.Matt Baron/Shutterstock When you hurt my child, you hurt me.” She continued, “Because you did a slap, but so many things could have happened. Chris could have stepped back and fallen....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Bradley Clark

Chris Rock'sG.I. JaneOscars joke about Jada Pinkett Smith 'was not in the script,' source says

“With a live show and with comedians, there are always jokes that are not in script. “You’re also trying to confirm Chris Rock is okay,” they explain. The Los Angeles Police Departmentconfirmed Mondaythat Rock declined to press charges against the 53-year-old star. Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage at the 2022 Oscars.Myung Chun/Los Angeles Times/Shutterstock Show producer Will Packer addressed the controversy ina tweet. I don’t feel the need to elucidate that for you,” Packer wrote....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Lucas Stanley

Chris Van Dusen answers our (slow) burningBridgertonseason 2 questions

Warning: This article contains spoilers about season 2 ofBridgerton. Bridgertonis back in all its corseted, luscious, romantic glory. Season 2 follows eldest son, Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) in his quest for a wife. Charithra Chandran as Edwina Sharma, Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma, Shelley Conn as Mary Sharma, and Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton.Liam Daniel/Netflix The rest of the Bridgertons also have plenty to do. Could this be setting us up for his love story in season 3?...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Nathan Burke

Chrishell Stause opens up about Justin Hartley divorce inSelling Sunsetseason 3 trailer

“The crazy way in which this went down. People want answers, I want answers.” So says an emotional Chrishell Stause in the juicy season 3 trailer for Netflix’sSelling Sunset. Credit: netflix The sneak peek promises to deliver, previewing heart-to-hearts and even confrontations about the couple’s separation. And would it beSelling Sunsetif Quinn isn’t starting beefs with everyone else? The upcoming installment also looks to be even more glamorous than past seasons....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Rachel Hernandez

Chrishell Stause previews season 4 ofSelling Sunset: 'We all came into it with reinvigorated energy'

The most glamorous brokers on the block are back. of drama between the Oppenheim agents. Whether she and Christine could ever kiss and make up is an entirely different issue though. Mary Fitzgerald and Chrishell Stause on ‘Selling Sunset’.Netflix I would always respect that." “But she definitely gives it an effort. I think everyone can appreciate that. ‘Selling Sunset’.Netflix I love Vanessa’s energy. (They apparently were both engaged to the same man around the same time....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Brandon Thomas

Chrishell Stause talks finding A-list client Simu Liu a home onSelling Sunsetseason 4

EvenMCUheroes need a little help finding the perfect pad. And it turns out, his appearance all started with a tweet. “You have to give all the props to Twitter,” Stause says. Simu Liu gets some help house hunting from Chrishell Stause on the new season of ‘Selling Sunset’.Arturo Holmes/Getty Images; Rich Fury/Getty Images So I took it as a huge compliment and thought it was super cool. But he was so enthusiastic about it!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Nicole Jackson

Chrissy Teigen deletes Twitter, says she hasn't learned 'how to block out the negativity'

“My life goal is to make people happy,” Teigen tweeted. “The pain I feel when I don’t is too much for me. I’ve always been portrayed as the strong clap back girl but I’m just not.” chrissy teigen twitter. Chrissy Teigenis done being known as the “clap back girl.” Before she departed on Wednesday, Teigen explained her decision to her followers. For over 10 years, you guys have been my world....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 267 words · William Webster

Chrissy Teigen exitsNever Have I Everguest role in wake of cyberbullying controversy

Never hasChrissy Teigenever appeared on Netflix’sNever Have I Ever and it will stay that way for the time being. “The role is expected to be recast.” EW has also reached out to Teigen’s representatives for comment. Chrissy Teigen; Lee Rodriguez and Ramona Young in ‘Never Have I Ever’.Emma McIntyre/Getty Images; LARA SOLANKI/NETFLIX The show also features celebrities performing voiceover narration, which was likely Teigen’s role before her exit. (Season 1 featured tennis legendJohn McEnroeandAndy Sambergas narrators....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 197 words · Scott Smith