https://www.scmp.com/rss/518023/feed The latest news on Chris Rock, American comedian, actor and filmmaker, including showbiz news and updates. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Hollywood’s comedy legends are passing the mantle to the next generation. Eddie Murphy, Adam Sandler and Chris Rock’s daughters, Bella Murphy, Sadie Sandler and Zahra Rock, are co-starring in Netflix’s latest comedy film, Roommates. The film premiered at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood in Los Angeles on April 13, where the proud dads were on hand to support their girls. Roommates follows college students Devon and Celeste, played by Sadie and Chloe East respectively, who become unlikely BFFs in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350464/meet-eddie-murphys-daughter-bella-murphy-whos-netflixs-roommates?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350464/meet-eddie-murphys-daughter-bella-murphy-whos-netflixs-roommates?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:13 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Netflix’s brand new comedy film, Roommates, has been making a splash online. Directed by Chandler Levack, the film stars Sadie Sandler – daughter of Adam Sandler – and Chloe East as college students Devon and Celeste. The pair are polar opposites who nonetheless bond at their first-year orientation and decide to room together. However, things fall apart when their clashing personalities give way to a passive-aggressive showdown. Alongside Sandler, the film also stars other famous nepo babies,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350450/meet-chris-rocks-daughter-zahra-rock-who-just-made-her-film-debut-netflixs-roommates?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350450/meet-chris-rocks-daughter-zahra-rock-who-just-made-her-film-debut-netflixs-roommates?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:12 +0000 Comedy legend Chris Rock just hosted SNL, with his monologue – which played at current events including the Luigi Mangione phenomenon and Donald Trump’s reappointment as US president – earning high praise. The 59-year-old is still enduring his share of controversy, however. This month, gossip columnist Cindy Adams revealed in a piece for the New York Post that the comedian had been invited to perform at billionaire Anthony Pratt’s holiday party but “stormed out” mid-set. In her own words, he... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3291701/meet-chris-rocks-brother-tony-humble-brooklyn-beginnings-carving-his-own-path-stand-comedy-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3291701/meet-chris-rocks-brother-tony-humble-brooklyn-beginnings-carving-his-own-path-stand-comedy-and?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Dec 2024 21:00:10 +0000 TV anchor Rosanna Scotto may be best known for her work as a news anchor on Fox 5 News and co-host of Good Day New York – but that isn’t the only reason she is a powerhouse within the New York community. She and her family also own the popular restaurant Fresco by Scotto, often referred to as the “NBC commissary” because of the high-profile politicians and celebrities who regularly dine there. Scotto’s reputation has seen her land a number of roles on TV and film, including playing a news... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3252716/meet-rosanna-scotto-good-day-new-york-media-powerhouse-fox-5-news-anchor-played-one-ghostbusters-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3252716/meet-rosanna-scotto-good-day-new-york-media-powerhouse-fox-5-news-anchor-played-one-ghostbusters-and?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:00:14 +0000 Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster biopic Oppenheimer dominated the 2024 81st Golden Globes, winning five awards including best drama, while Yorgos Lanthimos’ Frankenstein riff Poor Things pulled off an upset victor over Barbie to triumph in the best comedy or musical category. If awards season has been building toward a second match-up of Barbenheimer, this round went to Oppenheimer. The film also won best director for Nolan, best drama actor for Cillian Murphy, best supporting actor for Robert... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3247602/golden-globes-2024-celebrities-red-carpet-ahead-rebooted-movie-and-tv-awards-show-where-barbie-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3247602/golden-globes-2024-celebrities-red-carpet-ahead-rebooted-movie-and-tv-awards-show-where-barbie-and?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:37:28 +0000 In “Welcome to New York”, Taylor Swift sings about her love for the Big Apple. It’s a sentiment she has shared several times: she told David Letterman that when she made the city her base in 2014, she was so inspired by it that she would tell her friends to drop everything and “get to New York”. Although her property portfolio now extends to Los Angeles and Nashville, the “Cruel Summer” hitmaker is often spotted in NYC regardless. Swift is a true local and clearly knows the best spots to eat in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3241752/6-taylor-swifts-favourite-new-york-restaurants-eras-tour-singer-and-her-besties-sophie-turner-selena?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3241752/6-taylor-swifts-favourite-new-york-restaurants-eras-tour-singer-and-her-besties-sophie-turner-selena?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Nov 2023 21:00:23 +0000 Alexander Payne, the double Oscar-winning writer/director of Sideways and The Descendants, ruffled some feathers last week while promoting his latest film The Holdovers at Virginia’s Middleburg Film Festival. The source of the controversy? The director’s not entirely unreasonable assertion that “there are too many damn long movies these days”. Payne was diplomatic enough not to single any specific films out as the source of his ire, but it may not be entirely coincidental that his comments came... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3240205/5-longest-movies-ever-are-they-worth-watching-oppenheimer-and-avatar-2-marvels-avengers-endgame-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3240205/5-longest-movies-ever-are-they-worth-watching-oppenheimer-and-avatar-2-marvels-avengers-endgame-and?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:00:24 +0000 Faye Bradley Faye Bradley The Obamas might’ve bid farewell to living at The White House after Barack ended his presidential tenure back in 2017, but this famous family continues to be the subject of intrigue for many – especially when it comes to the former first children, Malia and Sasha. Many of us will remember that Barack and Michelle’s daughters grew up in the spotlight for eight years during their dad’s two-term presidency. Sasha was only seven, the youngest person to live in The White House since John F. Kennedy,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3239673/malia-and-sasha-obamas-post-white-house-life-barack-and-michelles-gen-z-daughters-live-los-angeles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3239673/malia-and-sasha-obamas-post-white-house-life-barack-and-michelles-gen-z-daughters-live-los-angeles?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:00:28 +0000 When October 31 rolls around, the stars don’t just celebrate – they transform. From whimsical family costumes to jaw-dropping solo get-ups and epic parties, Hollywood’s wealthiest love to pull out all the stops and spare no expense to have a little fun on All Hallow’s Eve. And we love to see it! After all, if you’ve got it – haunt it. Here are some of the celebrities who famously go all out for Halloween every year: Forget vampires or witches – get ready for a Barbiecore Halloween this... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3238574/meet-hollywoods-most-halloween-crazy-celebs-kardashian-jenners-and-cindy-crawford-and-rande-gerbers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3238574/meet-hollywoods-most-halloween-crazy-celebs-kardashian-jenners-and-cindy-crawford-and-rande-gerbers?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Oct 2023 01:00:15 +0000 Lenny Kravitz’s NSFW music video for his latest single “TK421” has caught the attention of the world as the musician comes close to baring it all. In the opening scene of the video, the 59-year-old artist unabashedly rolls out of bed fully naked. He then goes about his morning routine as the melody commences, accompanied by the four-time Grammy winner’s vocals. Kravitz is seen dancing around the room without inhibition, brushing his teeth and gyrating on his bed – with one shower scene coming... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3238597/lenny-kravitzs-fitness-diet-and-skincare-secrets-59-his-new-tk421-music-video-shows-star-totally?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3238597/lenny-kravitzs-fitness-diet-and-skincare-secrets-59-his-new-tk421-music-video-shows-star-totally?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:00:14 +0000 People who work in fashion pride themselves on being cool, calm and collected. And yet when news broke in 2021 that Phoebe Philo was set to return to the style sphere with an eponymous label, the reaction was anything but understated. Women love Philo – in fact, if you ask industry insiders which designer they would most like to dress them (not a model on a shoot or a celebrity they’re styling, but themselves) at least half will probably say Philo. And for 17 years, they had plenty of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3238477/former-celine-designer-phoebe-philo-making-comeback-her-eponymous-label-backed-lvmh-will-drop-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3238477/former-celine-designer-phoebe-philo-making-comeback-her-eponymous-label-backed-lvmh-will-drop-new?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Oct 2023 06:00:20 +0000 Tiger Woods’ son Charlie Axel is following in his professional golfer dad’s footsteps. The 14-year-old child prodigy has been in the spotlight lately for winning the 2023 Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship, as reported by Sportskeeda. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tiger Woods (@tigerwoods) Golfing seems to be a family legacy for the Woods, with Tiger’s father, Earl Dennison Woods, serving as his initial coach during his early... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3238372/who-are-tiger-woods-teen-kids-ex-wife-elin-nordegren-his-mini-me-golfing-son-charlie-axel-16-year?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3238372/who-are-tiger-woods-teen-kids-ex-wife-elin-nordegren-his-mini-me-golfing-son-charlie-axel-16-year?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Oct 2023 21:00:10 +0000 Reality TV star Larsa Pippen, 49, and her beau Marcus Jordan, 32, have been out and about lately. This week, the couple enjoyed a romantic dinner at Robert DeNiro’s celeb hotspot restaurant Nobu Malibu, as per British media. Marcus Jordan, the son of NBA legend Michael Jordan, suited up for the occasion in navy blue, while his girlfriend, who’s 17 years his senior, opted for a velvet jumpsuit of the same colour. Here’s everything we know about their relationship – and why people think it’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3238357/larsa-pippen-and-marcus-jordans-controversial-relationship-michael-jordans-son-dating-real?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3238357/larsa-pippen-and-marcus-jordans-controversial-relationship-michael-jordans-son-dating-real?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Oct 2023 20:00:09 +0000 Britney Spears’ upcoming memoir, The Woman in Me, is proving to be the tell-all it promised to be, with ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake among the first big names to get a literary lashing in the book. Spears writes in the book, due October 24, that she became pregnant while dating the NSync frontman during their high-profile, turn-of-the-century romance, and that he insisted she undergo an abortion because he was not ready to be a father. Here’s everything you need to know about Spears’... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3238358/what-did-britney-spears-say-about-justin-timberlake-her-upcoming-memoir-woman-me-singer-had-abortion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3238358/what-did-britney-spears-say-about-justin-timberlake-her-upcoming-memoir-woman-me-singer-had-abortion?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:00:18 +0000 These days, Drake is almost more myth than man. The 36-year-old is rap music’s unlikely sovereign: he lays claim to 10 No 1 projects and has outsold all the classic “greats”, including Tupac, Jay-Z and Eminem. Most recently, he released his eighth studio album For All the Dogs to massive commercial success. So how did a former child actor from Canada manage to surpass his own mentors, date Rihanna, win five Grammys – and break several records previously held by The Beatles? Here’s a complete... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3238239/all-dogs-inside-drakes-rags-riches-story-starring-degrassi-his-record-breaking-albums-and-tying?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3238239/all-dogs-inside-drakes-rags-riches-story-starring-degrassi-his-record-breaking-albums-and-tying?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Oct 2023 22:00:25 +0000 Jada Pinkett Smith just dropped her tell-all memoir Worthy, chronicling her life from her rebellious teen years in Baltimore to marrying one of the most famous actors in the world, Will Smith. Pinkett Smith has been opening up about her relationship while promoting her new book, according to reports. Most recently, on Friday, she made a bombshell revelation during an interview with NBC, stating that the two have actually been separated since 2016. In a follow-up interview with the news network... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3238196/will-smith-and-jada-pinkett-smiths-controversial-relationship-their-separation-2016-their-open?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3238196/will-smith-and-jada-pinkett-smiths-controversial-relationship-their-separation-2016-their-open?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Oct 2023 20:00:11 +0000 It’s been the summer of love for celebrities this year, and while we can’t deny the intrigue that surrounds showbiz couples, there’s an even greater fascination around a new uber-wealthy heir-meets-heiress romance – at least, some of us may think so. According to British media, Phoebe Gates, the daughter of Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates, has struck up a new romance with Sir Paul McCartney’s grandson, Arthur Donald. The couple seemingly decided to make it “Instagram official” in early... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3238111/phoebe-gates-dating-paul-mccartneys-grandson-bill-gates-billionaire-heiress-daughter-posted-selfie?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3238111/phoebe-gates-dating-paul-mccartneys-grandson-bill-gates-billionaire-heiress-daughter-posted-selfie?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Oct 2023 21:00:10 +0000 After a whirlwind romance, Chris Evans and Alba Baptista are married! Although the actors were rumoured to have begun dating as early as 2021, they were first spotted in November 2022. In September 2023, the pair reportedly tied the knot in an at-home wedding. Evans confirmed his marriage to Baptista during a panel discussion at New York Comic Con on Saturday. Evans told the audience the duo had two weddings in September: one in Portugal and the other in a private home in Cape Cod,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3238066/inside-newlyweds-chris-evans-and-alba-baptistas-relationship-dating-rumours-marriage-marvel-star?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3238066/inside-newlyweds-chris-evans-and-alba-baptistas-relationship-dating-rumours-marriage-marvel-star?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:00:14 +0000 In recent years, numerous male celebrities, including Pharrell Williams, Park Seo-joon, G-Dragon and Maluma have been spotted proudly donning Chanel’s designs. Chanel is renowned for its iconic fashion and has long been associated with womenswear only. However, many of Chanel’s signature styles, such as tweed and Breton stripes, actually draw inspiration from workwear and menswear. The brand’s visionary founder, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, revolutionised womenswear by introducing comfortable and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3237823/9-male-celebrities-rocking-chanel-fits-usher-maluma-kendrick-lamar-and-chris-rock-g-dragon-park-seo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3237823/9-male-celebrities-rocking-chanel-fits-usher-maluma-kendrick-lamar-and-chris-rock-g-dragon-park-seo?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Oct 2023 08:00:08 +0000 Hollywood’s favourite funnyman Chris Rock is first and foremost a family man, as People once put it. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hollywood Melanin (@hollywoodmelanin) The comedian recently brought his 21-year-old daughter Lola Simone to Paris Fashion Week, where the duo attended shows including Chanel’s womenswear spring/summer 2024 presentation. Lola is rumoured to be attending culinary school in Paris, per Tuko, so it probably wasn’t too... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3237820/meet-chris-rocks-stylish-daughters-lola-and-zahra-his-eldest-attended-paris-fashion-weeks-chanel?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3237820/meet-chris-rocks-stylish-daughters-lola-and-zahra-his-eldest-attended-paris-fashion-weeks-chanel?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:00:18 +0000 US actress Jada Pinkett Smith has been separated from husband Will Smith since 2016 – six years before the infamous “Oscars slap” – she revealed in an interview that aired on Wednesday. The Hollywood power couple’s marriage came under intense spotlight at last year’s Academy Awards, when Smith struck comedian Chris Rock on stage for making a joke about his wife. But the pair had already been living “totally separate lives” for years before the notorious incident, Pinkett Smith told NBC News. “By... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3237628/jada-pinkett-smith-says-separated-will-smith-2016-infamous-oscars-slap?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3237628/jada-pinkett-smith-says-separated-will-smith-2016-infamous-oscars-slap?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Oct 2023 19:38:33 +0000 Nevada police on Sunday said they were investigating one death after a severe rainstorm left tens of thousands of revellers attending the annual Burning Man festival stranded in mud. Pershing County Sheriff’s Office in northern Nevada said a death happened during the event but offered few details as the investigation continued, including the identity of the deceased person or the suspected cause of death, KNSD-TV reported. “As this death is still under investigation, there is no further... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3233232/thousands-stuck-burning-man-festival-heavy-rain-turns-desert-mud?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3233232/thousands-stuck-burning-man-festival-heavy-rain-turns-desert-mud?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 Sep 2023 21:57:06 +0000 It’s not uncommon for celebrities and interviewers to get off on the wrong foot on the red carpet. Hugh Grant, Tiffany Haddish and Taylor Swift have had three of the most awkward red carpet moments of the last decade. From weird remarks to rude replies, here’s our round-up of some of the most cringeworthy red carpet moments in recent years, featuring Swift, Jim Carrey, Kate Hudson, Haddish and more. 1. Hugh Grant at the 2023 Oscars Ashley Graham asked Hugh Grant some pretty standard questions... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3216193/11-most-awkward-celebrity-red-carpet-interview-moments-ever-taylor-swifts-clap-back-grammys-and-jim?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3216193/11-most-awkward-celebrity-red-carpet-interview-moments-ever-taylor-swifts-clap-back-grammys-and-jim?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 09 Apr 2023 16:10:12 +0000 Disgraced Chinese actress Fan Bingbing, who appeared in X-Men films before disappearing amid a tax case in China, is at the Oscars. Fan was becoming a crossover star with roles lined up in a Bruce Willis film and appeared in a pair of films based on Marvel Comics characters before she was ordered to pay US$130 million in taxes and penalties by the Chinese government in 2018. Before the fine was levied, Fan went dark on social media, her management offices closed and she largely disappeared from... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3213291/chinese-film-star-fan-bingbing-makes-rare-appearance-oscars-los-angeles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3213291/chinese-film-star-fan-bingbing-makes-rare-appearance-oscars-los-angeles?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Mar 2023 22:40:51 +0000 Everything Everywhere All at Once, a wacky sci-fi film featuring multiple universes, sex toys and hot dog fingers, enters Sunday’s Oscars ceremony as the highly unorthodox front runner for best picture. Academy bosses hope audiences will tune in to see whether the zany US$100 million-grossing hit can claim Hollywood’s most coveted prize – and draw a line under Will Smith’s infamous slap at last year’s gala. Everything Everywhere – which leads the overall nominations count at 11 – follows a... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3213236/everything-everywhere-all-once-enters-oscars-unlikely-favourite?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3213236/everything-everywhere-all-once-enters-oscars-unlikely-favourite?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Mar 2023 03:35:49 +0000 Taylor Swift was up. Elon Musk was in, out, in and maybe out again. Tom Cruise was back. BTS stepped aside, and so did Serena Williams. But the slap? The slap was everywhere. OK, so maybe it was not on the level of a moon landing, or the selection of a pope. But henceforth all you need say is “the slap” and people will know what you mean – that moment Will Smith smacked Chris Rock at the Oscars and a global audience said, “Wait, did that happen?” Even in the room itself there was a sense... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3205053/2022-pop-culture-month-month-taylor-swift-breaking-ticketmaster-elon-musk-will-smith-moment-oscars?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3205053/2022-pop-culture-month-month-taylor-swift-breaking-ticketmaster-elon-musk-will-smith-moment-oscars?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Dec 2022 10:15:11 +0000 Some things in life are inevitable. Death, taxes … and the immutable fact that, every year, a handful of the world’s richest and most famous individuals take a blow in the public court of opinion and get themselves cancelled. Whether it’s an Ill-advised remark – or a months-long anti-Semitic tirade, in the case of one rapper – a puzzling lapse of public judgment or even serious criminal charges, these 14 celebrities have earned their place on the year’s biggest cancellations. 1. Kanye West This... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204356/14-celebrities-who-got-cancelled-2022-elon-musks-twitter-mess-and-kanye-wests-controversial-comments?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204356/14-celebrities-who-got-cancelled-2022-elon-musks-twitter-mess-and-kanye-wests-controversial-comments?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 25 Dec 2022 16:15:08 +0000 Everyone knows that Hollywood movie stars make some of the world’s biggest pay cheques. But not all actors show the same standard of talent and some can make much more than others when factoring in pulling power. This year has been a lucrative one for showbiz veterans like Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt with new films, while Joaquin Phoenix’s critically-acclaimed role in the Joker (2019) has given him a financial booster for the film’s upcoming sequel. So, as we near year-end, which... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3201851/10-highest-paid-actors-2022-ranked-tom-cruises-top-gun-maverick-millions-and-will-smiths-pre-oscars?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3201851/10-highest-paid-actors-2022-ranked-tom-cruises-top-gun-maverick-millions-and-will-smiths-pre-oscars?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 03 Dec 2022 16:05:13 +0000 4/5 stars “I am not a slave. I am a man.” So says Peter (Will Smith), a deeply religious character of seemingly unbreakable resolve who endures everything that’s thrown at him in this harrowing true-life drama. Emancipation is inspired by a real person – known only as Peter. A photograph of his shockingly scarred back went viral, at least as viral as photos went, in the 1860s. The brutality of slavery in America could no longer be denied. The film largely concerns itself with Peter’s escape from... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3201626/emancipation-movie-review-will-smith-plays-escaped-slave-1860s-america-harrowing-true-life-drama?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3201626/emancipation-movie-review-will-smith-plays-escaped-slave-1860s-america-harrowing-true-life-drama?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Dec 2022 06:00:10 +0000 Actor Will Smith’s first movie since he slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Awards, a historical thriller called Emancipation, will debut in cinemas in December, a move that makes the film eligible for next year’s Oscars. Distributor Apple Inc announced the timing in a statement and released a trailer on Monday. Emancipation, which tells the story of a man who escapes from slavery, was filmed before Smith attacked Rock on stage in February but its release date had been uncertain. One of Apple’s... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3194733/will-smiths-first-film-oscars-slap-be-out-december?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3194733/will-smiths-first-film-oscars-slap-be-out-december?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 Oct 2022 19:16:09 +0000 4/5 stars David O. Russell returns with Amsterdam, his first film since 2015’s Joy with Jennifer Lawrence. His latest effort is a sprawling historical comedy-thriller, set in the interwar years and featuring an unbelievably starry cast. Led by Christian Bale and John David Washington, as two soldier buddies from the first world war, it offers an embarrassment of riches, with roles for the likes of Chris Rock, Zoe Saldaña, Robert De Niro, Andrea Riseborough, Mike Myers, Rami Malek and Anya... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3194355/amsterdam-movie-review-christian-bale-john-david-washington?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3194355/amsterdam-movie-review-christian-bale-john-david-washington?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:15:08 +0000 Tom Ford closed New York Fashion Week on Wednesday, September 14, with Madonna in the front row and a runway full of big hair, disco cowgirls and sequins for miles. Love was clearly on his mind, as was dancing all night. On a reflective runway worthy of all that shine, to a soundtrack of Addicted to Love, The Look of Love, Pure/Honey and Take on Me, Ford’s models were more than a little ready to party 70s and 80s style on his downtown catwalk. He rolled out embellished sets of tiny velvet... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/3192783/new-york-fashion-week-tom-ford-threw-70s-party-big-hair-and-plenty?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/3192783/new-york-fashion-week-tom-ford-threw-70s-party-big-hair-and-plenty?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Sep 2022 19:00:19 +0000 Jeff Bezos is widely credited for pioneering the e-commerce landscape. The meteoric rise and success of Amazon catapulted Bezos to become the world’s first centibillionaire in 2018, the first individual to hold a net worth of US$100 billion. According to Forbes, his real-time net worth is valued at US$157 billion at the time of writing. The entrepreneur’s billionaire status has undoubtedly thrust him into the limelight, yet his Instagram account, where he shares personal titbits about his... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3189900/meet-preston-bezos-jeff-bezos-and-mackenzie-scotts-son?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3189900/meet-preston-bezos-jeff-bezos-and-mackenzie-scotts-son?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 23 Aug 2022 16:06:28 +0000 Actor Will Smith has posted an emotional new apology for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars earlier this year, revealing in a lengthy video clip that he has reached out to the comedian who was not yet “ready to talk.” Smith – who went on to win the best actor award – marched on stage and hit Rock for making a joke about his wife, in an incident that overshadowed the March ceremony, being broadcast live around the world. “Chris, I apologise to you. My behaviour was unacceptable. And I’m here,... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3187120/will-smith-posts-apology-video-slapping-chris-rock?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3187120/will-smith-posts-apology-video-slapping-chris-rock?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Jul 2022 16:29:25 +0000 Hollywood power couples aren’t always blessed with fairy tale relationships – as we’ve witnessed with the likes of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, and with the recent Johnny Depp and Amber Heard court case. While Depp decides how best to move on since the winding up of that drama, we don’t need much to be reminded of that high-profile slap at the Oscars that shocked the world in March, about which questions remain – chiefly, what made Will Smith lose his cool to that extent? Many speculate that... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3181796/will-smith-and-jada-pinketts-complicated-open?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3181796/will-smith-and-jada-pinketts-complicated-open?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:10:09 +0000 Whether you love his humour or can’t stand his shtick, Ricky Gervais is one of the most notable comic names out there. To fans, his jokes are the epitome of biting satire and British wit – but as with all edgy comedy, the lines of good taste are frequently blurred. The British comedian and actor is bold, blunt and apparently unafraid of sharing his thoughts on any topic: no matter how unpopular or brutal they may seem. Most recently, his new Netflix special SuperNature dropped on May 24, and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3179878/ricky-gervais-most-controversial-moments-ever-defending?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3179878/ricky-gervais-most-controversial-moments-ever-defending?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 May 2022 11:00:11 +0000 Will Smith’s career might be in tatters after that infamous Oscars slap, but he’s still got enough money to last him a lifetime. Since his rise to fame in the 80s, Will has seen his whole family join the entertainment industry to varying degrees of success and wealth. And while the Smith patriarch is by far the richest of them all, his wife, ex-wife and kids are all millionaires in their own right, too. Here’s how the Smith family’s net worths compare in 2022 (figures courtesy of Celebrity Net... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3178078/whos-richest-smith-net-worths-ranked-will-jada-jaden-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3178078/whos-richest-smith-net-worths-ranked-will-jada-jaden-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 May 2022 16:10:11 +0000 What’s sadder than a break-up? A break-up after multiple decades together! Did you know all these celeb couples sadly through the towel in after more than two decades together? 1. Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus filed for divorce after 28 years of marriage in April 2022 The Cyruses, who share five kids including Miley and Noah Cyrus, wed in 1993 while Tish was pregnant with their second biological child, Braison. The estranged couple have filed for divorce before, in 2010 and 2013, but this time... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3177678/8-celebrity-couples-who-split-after-more-two-decades?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3177678/8-celebrity-couples-who-split-after-more-two-decades?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 May 2022 19:00:12 +0000 Has Katie Holmes found true love? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Quién (@quiencom) In a series of photographs published by People, the Dawson’s Creek actress, 43, was seen holding hands with and kissing musician Bobby Wooten III in New York City. The two looked like they were on a date as they strolled through Central Park. It’s unclear when the couple started dating, but their relationship seems serious. Proof: in another photo, Wooten was... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3176918/who-bobby-wooten-iii-katie-holmes-new-boyfriend-talented?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3176918/who-bobby-wooten-iii-katie-holmes-new-boyfriend-talented?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 May 2022 20:17:08 +0000 Comedian Dave Chapelle was tackled during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl on Tuesday night. Security guards chased and overpowered the attacker, and Chappelle was able to continue his performance while the man was taken away in an ambulance. NBC News reported that the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) early on Wednesday said the man was carrying a fake gun with a real knife blade inside it. LAPD media relations made no official announcement of an arrest in the hours after the attack, and... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3176517/dave-chapelle-tackled-during-netflix-comedy-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3176517/dave-chapelle-tackled-during-netflix-comedy-show?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 May 2022 12:04:56 +0000 Will Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett-Smith has hogged the headlines since her Oscar-winning spouse “smacked the s**t” out of comedian Chris Rock during the 94th Academy Awards ceremony on March 27. As far as narratives go, she’s been saddled with the dubious honour of triggering Smith’s reaction to Rock’s jibe at her shaved pate, which has since educated the world about alopecia causing hair loss. Now, there’s a new character that’s emerging in the saga: Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev. Smith, 53, has been... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3176051/interest-spiritual-healer-sadhguru-jaggi-vasudev-rekindled-will?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3176051/interest-spiritual-healer-sadhguru-jaggi-vasudev-rekindled-will?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 30 Apr 2022 09:00:19 +0000 Celebrated actress, devoted wife and mother of three – Thandiwe Newton has been admired not only for her achievements in the film industry, but also her willingness to address issues around race, stereotyping and sexualisation of black women. Now, however, there are growing concerns around her mental state after her sudden exit from the set of the highly successful Magic Mike franchise in the middle of filming. The 49-year-old English actress denied reports of a fight with co-star Channing... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3175188/whats-going-thandiwe-newton-5-reasons-fans-are-worried?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3175188/whats-going-thandiwe-newton-5-reasons-fans-are-worried?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:10:13 +0000 Thanks to her sheer creativity, talent and quirkiness, the youngest child of power couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith truly stands out. At 21, Willow has already starred in a few blockbuster films including I am Legend (alongside Will) and Madagascar 2 (alongside Jada) and released five albums. She also hosts an Emmy award-winning talk show Red Table Talk, made the cut on Time’s 30 Most Influential Teens List in 2017 and has over 10 million Instagram followers. She is reportedly worth... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3174890/evolution-willow-smith-will-and-jadas-bisexual-daughter?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3174890/evolution-willow-smith-will-and-jadas-bisexual-daughter?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:00:37 +0000 Besides their natural good looks, celebrities have the best fitness trainers, beauty regimens and wardrobes that money can buy … but that still doesn’t explain how some stars appear to be ageless. Keanu Reeves is 57 and Jennifer Lopez is 52, but they look exactly the same as they did in 2000. Here are 20 celebrities who haven’t aged a day in the last 20 years … 1. Paul Rudd Paul Rudd, who turns 53 this year, is famous for his youthful looks. He’s looked the same since his Clueless days. More... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3173815/20-celebrities-who-havent-seemed-age-2000-will-smith?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3173815/20-celebrities-who-havent-seemed-age-2000-will-smith?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 17 Apr 2022 10:00:25 +0000 Almost three weeks have passed since Will Smith infamously slapped Chris Rock but the incident remains a controversial topic among Hollywood insiders … and the entire world. It all started when Chris Rock mocked Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, while presenting the best documentary award. “Jada, I love ya. G.I. Jane 2, can’t wait to see it,” the comedian joked, referencing the 1997 film in which actress Demi Moore shaved her head. Rock reportedly had no idea that Jada has alopecia, something... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3174269/aftermath-what-happens-will-smiths-career-now-oscars-slap?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3174269/aftermath-what-happens-will-smiths-career-now-oscars-slap?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 16 Apr 2022 16:10:13 +0000 It’s not uncommon for Hollywood stars to become friends – or even best friends – after working together. We’ve heard of famous #SquadGoals like Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox, or Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, who have been with each other through thick and thin. But there are other, more low key friendships that many pop culture fans might not be aware of. From partying up a storm in Ibiza to seeing each other through challenging times as young actors, here are five of Hollywood’s most... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3173399/5-male-celebrity-best-friend-pairs-you-didnt-know-pete?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3173399/5-male-celebrity-best-friend-pairs-you-didnt-know-pete?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Apr 2022 14:00:13 +0000 A global pledging event for Ukrainian refugees called Stand Up for Ukraine has raised 10.1 billion euros (US$11 billion), European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said in Warsaw on Saturday. “The Stand Up For Ukraine campaign has raised 9.1 billion euros for people fleeing bombs, inside and outside Ukraine, with an additional billion pledged by EBRD (the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development),” von der Leyen said. Ukraine war: Zelensky calls for ‘firm global response’ after... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3173714/world-pledges-billions-support-ukrainian-refugees?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3173714/world-pledges-billions-support-ukrainian-refugees?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 09 Apr 2022 16:08:18 +0000 The Will Smith-Chris Rock brouhaha will most likely go down as one of the most explosive moments in Oscars history, eclipsing all other stories related to this year’s event. But for those paying closer attention, the 2022 Academy Awards also marked a turning point for diversity and inclusion in the industry. Ariana DeBose won best actress in a supporting role for West Side Story, declaring herself a “queer woman of colour” in her acceptance speech – becoming the first openly LGBTQ+ woman of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3173579/ariana-debose-her-epic-oscar-win-west-side-story-star?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3173579/ariana-debose-her-epic-oscar-win-west-side-story-star?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:00:14 +0000 Hollywood’s film academy on Friday banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars for 10 years after the best actor winner slapped presenter Chris Rock on stage at the Academy Awards ceremony 12 days ago, though it did not decide to revoke Smith’s best actor prize. The board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences took the action at a meeting on Friday, a week after Smith had resigned from the group. “The 94th Oscars were meant to be a celebration of the many individuals in... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3173660/will-smith-banned-oscars-10-years-over-chris-rock?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3173660/will-smith-banned-oscars-10-years-over-chris-rock?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Apr 2022 19:17:35 +0000 Will Smith’s career has been – at least temporarily – slapped down. As the fallout continues from the Oscars slap heard around the world, several of Smith’s upcoming projects have been sidelined as Hollywood waits to see how long the scandal lasts. Among the films is Fast and Loose, a Netflix movie in which the 53-year-old actor was set to star as a crime boss who loses his memory and has to put his life, which included a double identity as a wealthy kingpin and a broke CIA agent, back together,... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3173074/multiple-will-smith-films-put-back-burner-after?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3173074/multiple-will-smith-films-put-back-burner-after?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Apr 2022 21:17:00 +0000