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The Latest Breaking News from Chris Rock

Evolution of the "Best Chris" debate

A look at the bizarre and wholly manufactured smackdown, and whether or not the "Sexiest Man Alive" will always win

Salon

The Academy has found its next Oscar host. And no, it's not Chris Rock

LOS ANGELES — Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel will emcee the 95th Academy Awards, the show's producers announced Monday, returning to the Oscars stage for the third time following back-to-back stints in 2017 and 2018. The show is set to air March 12 on ABC.

Los Angeles Times

Could Walker beat Tyson in a fight?

According to an ex-teammate, Walker believes he can "beat everybody at everything"

Salon

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Most controversial celeb Halloween costumes this year- including Will Smith slap and Machine Gun Kelly as priest

Some celebrity costumes including Megan Fox and Billie Eilish have been branded 'sick and twisted' and others accused of being 'insensitive'

Irish Mirror

The View faces backlash over child in Halloween costume based on Will Smith’s ‘Oscar slap’

‘I was completely disgusted,’ one viewer responded to the costume

The Independent UK

Most 'sickening' Halloween costumes chosen by celebs - including Will Smith slap

A number of celebs have caused controversy with their outfits this year, including Megan Fox and Billie Eilish, with some branded 'sick and twisted' and others accused of being 'insensitive'

Daily Mirror

Anna Shapiro sets up new company, TV series with Chris Rock

Former Steppenwolf artistic director’s new Highwire Media also plots a Jane Lynch series and a Broadway play by Matthew-Lee Erlbach.

Chicago Sun-Times

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SNL alum Chris Redd attacked outside NYC comedy show

Comedian was punched in the face on Wednesday night (26 October)

The Independent UK

Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle join forces for California comedy tour

LOS ANGELES — Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle are bringing their joint comedy tour to California for a limited run this winter.

Los Angeles Times

Madigan faces new charge, Pritzker tops Bailey downstate in new poll, Chris Rock opens Chicago residency and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Not quite a revelation, Chris Rock’s Chicago Theatre show still satisfies

In a set that’s more about jokes than insights, the comedian sounds off on pop culture, single life and that Will Smith thing.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mila Kunis brands standing ovation for Will Smith after Chris Rock Oscars slap ‘insane’ and ‘shocking’

The Luckiest Girl In The World star attended this year’s Academy Awards with husband Ashton Kutcher and said she was ‘shocked’ that people stood for Smith following the incident.

Evening Standard

Jada Pinkett Smith writing memoir about life, ‘complicated marriage to Will Smith’

Jada Pinkett Smith will release a memoir next fall about her rise to fame and “complicated marriage to Will Smith,” publisher Dey Street Books announced on Thursday.

Los Angeles Times

Amsterdam: Margot Robbie, Christian Bale and John David Washington commit to the bit in David O. Russell's Oscars-ready comedy caper

The three play oddball friends in the latest film from Oscar-winning director David O. Russell, also starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Rami Malek and Robert De Niro.

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Daily Mirror

Jada Pinkett Smith to publish memoir exposing 'complicated' marriage to Will Smith

The book is set for release next autumn and will be a 'no holds barred' account of Jada Pinkett Smith's life, featuring her 'complicated' marriage to Will Smith

The Guardian - US

Jada Pinkett Smith signs deal for ‘no holds barred’ memoir

Actor will address her ‘unconventional upbringing in Baltimore’ and ‘complicated marriage’ to Will Smith in tell-all due next year

The Independent UK

Jada Pinkett Smith has deal for 'no holds barred' memoir

Jada Pinkett Smith has a lifetime of thoughts she’d like to set down

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Elizabeth Wellington: Can we forget about ‘the slap’ and focus on importance of Will Smith’s new movie, ‘Emancipation?’

Apple TV dropped the trailer to "Emancipation" Monday, Will Smith’s first project since he slapped Chris Rock seven months ago during the Oscars. But that’s not why the film needs our attention.

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Daily Mirror

Will Smith's film Emancipation splits Oscars Academy Award voters after Chris Rock slap

Will Smith continues to face backlash after he slapped Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards in March, with voters conflicted about whether to support his new film Emancipation

Chicago Sun-Times

Interminably dull ‘Amsterdam’ teams a trio of great actors who never connect

David O. Russell’s jaw-droppingly terrible film marks a low point for Christian Bale, Margot Robbie and John David Washington.

Daily Mirror

Will Smith lined up for Oscar nomination in first movie since Chris Rock slap gate

Hollywood actor Will Smith may be banned from the Academy Awards after slapping Chris Rock on stage but his first film since the night could see him nominated for a gong

The Independent UK

Will Smith enters 2023 Oscar race with slavery drama Emancipation

After holding the film in limbo following Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards in March, Apple will release the actor’s next big project this December

Asharq Al-Awsat

Will Smith’s ‘Emancipation’ Gets Release Date, Post-slap

After holding “Emancipation” in limbo following Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards in March, Apple will release the actor's next big project this December. In the fallout of Smith's smack of the comedian, the fate of “Emancipation” — a $120 million runaway slave thriller directed by…

Benzinga

Will 'The Slap' Help Or Hurt Will Smith's AppleTV+ Thriller? 'Emancipation' Puts Academy Awards In Awkward Spot

After months away from the Hollywood spotlight, Will Smith could have his shot at redemption with a highly anticipated movie coming to theaters and on a major streaming platform.

The Independent UK

Apple to release 'Emancipation,' with Will Smith, in Dec.

After holding it in limbo following Will Smith’s slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards in March, Apple will release the actor’s next big project, “Emancipation,” in December

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