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The latest news on Chris Rock, American comedian, actor and filmmaker, including showbiz news and updates.

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7 Feb 1965

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Entertainment, Film

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Actor

Meet Chris Rock’s younger brother Tony Rock, who is also a stand-up comedian – but what did he have to say about the Will Smith slapping incident? Photo: @chrisrock/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

Meet Chris Rock’s younger brother, Tony Rock – stand-up comedian and actor

The younger sibling of the comedy legend has defended him in times of controversy; he also founded MyRock Foundation, a charity advocating for the prevention of diabetes among African-Americans.

22 Dec 2024 - 5:00AMvideocam

Icons and Influencers

Meet Rosanna Scotto, Good Day New York co-host and Fresco by Scotto owner

23 Feb 2024 - 6:00PM

American cinema

Golden Globes 2024: Oppenheimer, Poor Things win best film prizes

8 Jan 2024 - 1:56PM

Fame and celebrity

6 of Taylor Swift’s favourite restaurants in New York

The singer-songwriter is a regular at these celebrity hotspots, along with besties Blake Lively, Selena Gomez, Sophie Turner and Brittany Mahomes

17 Nov 2023 - 5:00AM

Taylor Swift and her pals are regulars at these six New York restaurants. Photo: Getty Images

Hollywood

5 of the longest movies ever – but are they worth it? From Lynch to MCU

After the double whammy of Oppenheimer and Killers of the Flower Moon, we’re getting a bit sick of posterior testing cinema marathons – but these epics are all hailed as classics

3 Nov 2023 - 9:00PM

Celebrity children

Malia and Sasha Obama’s post-White House life, from street style to romances

Malia and Sasha Obama are all grown up! Here’s what the two 20-somethings have been up to since their dad left the White House, from their fashion to their love lives

30 Oct 2023 - 8:00PM

Halloween

Meet Hollywood’s most Halloween-crazy stars, from Kylie Jenner to Heidi Klum

Halloween is just around the corner, so which Hollywood celebrities take spooky dressing to the next level? Here’s who we’re keeping an eye on this October

24 Oct 2023 - 9:00AM

Hollywood celebs Heidi Klum, Vanessa Hudgens and Kylie Jenner go all out for Halloween – and we’re here for it. Photos: AP; @vanessahudgens, @kyliejenner/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

How does Lenny Kravitz look this good at 59 in his new ‘TK421’ MV?

From his skincare routine to his plant-based diet and workout regime with personal trainer Dodd Romero, this is how the rocker stays so youthful as he approaches 60

23 Oct 2023 - 6:00PM

Fashion

What to expect from Phoebe Philo’s highly anticipated fashion comeback

Calling all Philophiles! The former Celine creative director will return with a new collection from her eponymous label later this month – so why are fashion insiders so obsessed with her designs?

20 Oct 2023 - 2:00PM

Tiger Woods

Who are Tiger Woods’ teen kids with ex-wife Elin Nordegren?

Tiger Woods’ two kids with his ex-wife, Swedish model Elin Nordegren, are growing up fast – here’s why you may be hearing more about them in future

19 Oct 2023 - 5:00AMvideocam

Tiger Woods has two kids, Charlie Axel and Sam Alexis. Photo: @tigerwoods/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

What does Michael Jordan think of his son’s relationship with Larsa Pippen?

Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan have been dating for months now, but have raised plenty of eyebrows as well as comments from Marcus’ dad Michael Jordan – here’s why

19 Oct 2023 - 4:00AM

NBA legend Michael Jordan’s son Marcus Jordan, and reality TV star Larsa Pippen, have been dating for several months, and seem very much in love. Photo: @larsapippen/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

What did Britney Spears say about Justin Timberlake in her upcoming memoir?

Britney Spears’ upcoming tell-all memoir, The Woman in Me, will detail the controversies around her relationship with Justin Timberlake – here’s what you need to know

18 Oct 2023 - 8:00PM

Fame and celebrity

For All the Dogs: Chart-topping rapper Drake’s rags to riches story

Five-time Grammy winner Drake just dropped a new album For All the Dogs, so what do we know about the 36-year-old rapper’s life story from his humble roots to chart-topping hits?

18 Oct 2023 - 6:09PM

Fame and celebrity

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s controversial relationship – a timeline

As Jada Pinkett Smith releases her memoir Worthy, we look back at her controversial relationship with King Richard star Will Smith, from non-monogamy to a seven-year separation

18 Oct 2023 - 4:00AM

Hollywood celebs Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett Smith have a history of dropping controversial comments on marriage and relationships. Photo: AFP

Fame and celebrity

Is Phoebe Gates dating Paul McCartney’s grandson, Arthur Donald?

Billionaire heiress meets Beatles heir? Here’s everything you need to know about the rumoured new romance between Bill Gates’ daughter Phoebe and Paul McCartney’s grandson, Arthur Donald

17 Oct 2023 - 5:00AM

Phoebe Gates shared this pic with her rumoured new beau Arthur Donald. Photo: @phoebegates/Instagram

Weddings

Chris Evans and Alba Baptista’s relationship, from rumours to marriage

At New York Comic Con, Captain America confirmed that he married Warrior Nun in 2 ceremonies, including an intimate Cape Cod affair reportedly attended by Chris Hemsworth and Robert Downey Jr

16 Oct 2023 - 6:00PM

Chanel

9 male celeb rocking Chanel ‘fits, from Pharrell to G-Dragon

Male celebs are increasingly donning Chanel’s iconic designs, from its tweed jackets to handbags – so apart from Pharrell Williams and Usher, which other stars are wearing the French luxury label?

15 Oct 2023 - 4:00PM

Celebrity children

Meet Chris Rock’s fashionista daughters, Lola Simone and Zahra Savannah

Hollywood funnyman Chris Rock brought his 21-year-old daughter Lola Simone to Paris Fashion Week recently, where they attended the Chanel runway show – here’s what we know about his 2 kids

14 Oct 2023 - 4:00AM

Comedian Chris Rock with his daughters, Zahra Savannah Rock and Lola Simone. Photo: @chrisrock/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

Jada Pinkett Smith says separated from Will Smith in 2016, before Oscars slap

The Hollywood power couple’s marriage came under intense spotlight last year when Smith struck comedian Chris Rock on stage for making a joke about his wife.

12 Oct 2023 - 4:21AM

Extreme weather

1 dead at US Burning Man festival as thousands trapped during heavy rains

Police say a person has died at the festival, and attendees have been told to conserve food and water and to shelter in place, after rough weather closed the gate and airport in and out of Black Rock City, Nevada.

4 Sep 2023 - 1:34AM

Fame and celebrity

Awkward much? 11 most cringeworthy celebrity red carpet interviews ever

Don’t quote them on that … not every red carpet interview is smooth sailing, from Taylor Swift’s clap back at the Grammys and Jim Carrey’s existential rant, to Hugh Grant’s curt Oscars exchange

10 Apr 2023 - 12:10AMvideocam

Jim Carrey, Taylor Swift, Hugh Grant and Kate Hudson have all experienced awkward red carpet moments with interviewers. Photos: AFP, @louisvuitton/Instagram, Reuters, Handout

United States

Chinese film star Fan Bingbing makes rare appearance at the Oscars

Fan was ordered to pay US$130 million in taxes and penalties by the Chinese government in 2018 and has largely disappeared from public view.

13 Mar 2023 - 8:20AM

China’s Fan Bingbing arrives at the Oscars in Los Angeles on Sunday. Photo: AP

Academy Awards

Everything Everywhere All at Once enters Oscars as unlikely favourite

The wacky sci-fi film, which has dominated nearly every awards show in Hollywood so far, leads the overall nominations count at 11.

12 Mar 2023 - 11:35AM

Fame and celebrity

THAT slap, THAT trial – a look at 2022 through pop culture’s biggest moments

Taylor Swift broke Ticketmaster, Elon Musk is breaking Twitter, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard went to court, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock – which pop moments have you missed from 2022?

8 Jan 2023 - 5:04PM

Fame and celebrity

14 celebrities who got cancelled in 2022, from Musk to Ye

From Elon Musk’s Twitter mess and Kanye West’s controversial comments, to Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s trial, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Man U firing – these stars did not have a good year

26 Dec 2022 - 12:15AM

Kris Wu, Cristiano Ronaldo, Elon Musk, Li Yi-feng and Nick Carter were among the biggest celebrity cancellations of 2022. Photo: @kriswu, @cristiano/Instagram; TNS; Getty Images

Fame and celebrity

10 highest-paid actors of 2022, ranked – from Tom Cruise to Will Smith

From Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick millions to Will Smith’s pre-Oscars pay cheque and Brad Pitt’s upcoming F1 film with Lewis Hamilton, which Hollywood actor made the most money this year?

5 Dec 2022 - 12:11PM

Will Smith, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Chris Hemsworth all made millions in 2022 from film gigs, but who made the most? Photos: AFP; @leonardodicaprio, @chrishemsworth/Instagram; Getty Images

American cinema

Review | Emancipation: Will Smith plays escaped slave in harrowing true-life drama

Will Smith, in one of his strongest roles, plays a runaway slave, Peter – based on a real person whose horrific whipping scars, photographed in the 1860s, helped make the case for emancipation.

1 Dec 2022 - 2:00PMvideocam

Fame and celebrity

Will Smith’s first film since Oscars slap to be out in time for 2023 awards

Historical thriller Emancipation will be in theatres in December, Apple announced, ending uncertainty about the release date after Smith struck comedian Chris Rock on stage.

4 Oct 2022 - 3:38AMvideocam

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Meet Chris Rock’s younger brother, Tony Rock – stand-up comedian and actor

The younger sibling of the comedy legend has defended him in times of controversy; he also founded MyRock Foundation, a charity advocating for the prevention of diabetes among African-Americans.

Meet Rosanna Scotto, Good Day New York co-host and Fresco by Scotto owner

Golden Globes 2024: Oppenheimer, Poor Things win best film prizes

6 of Taylor Swift’s favourite restaurants in New York

The singer-songwriter is a regular at these celebrity hotspots, along with besties Blake Lively, Selena Gomez, Sophie Turner and Brittany Mahomes

5 of the longest movies ever – but are they worth it? From Lynch to MCU

After the double whammy of Oppenheimer and Killers of the Flower Moon, we’re getting a bit sick of posterior testing cinema marathons – but these epics are all hailed as classics

Malia and Sasha Obama’s post-White House life, from street style to romances

Malia and Sasha Obama are all grown up! Here’s what the two 20-somethings have been up to since their dad left the White House, from their fashion to their love lives

Meet Hollywood’s most Halloween-crazy stars, from Kylie Jenner to Heidi Klum

Halloween is just around the corner, so which Hollywood celebrities take spooky dressing to the next level? Here’s who we’re keeping an eye on this October

How does Lenny Kravitz look this good at 59 in his new ‘TK421’ MV?

From his skincare routine to his plant-based diet and workout regime with personal trainer Dodd Romero, this is how the rocker stays so youthful as he approaches 60

What to expect from Phoebe Philo’s highly anticipated fashion comeback

Calling all Philophiles! The former Celine creative director will return with a new collection from her eponymous label later this month – so why are fashion insiders so obsessed with her designs?

Who are Tiger Woods’ teen kids with ex-wife Elin Nordegren?

Tiger Woods’ two kids with his ex-wife, Swedish model Elin Nordegren, are growing up fast – here’s why you may be hearing more about them in future

What does Michael Jordan think of his son’s relationship with Larsa Pippen?

Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan have been dating for months now, but have raised plenty of eyebrows as well as comments from Marcus’ dad Michael Jordan – here’s why

What did Britney Spears say about Justin Timberlake in her upcoming memoir?

Britney Spears’ upcoming tell-all memoir, The Woman in Me, will detail the controversies around her relationship with Justin Timberlake – here’s what you need to know

For All the Dogs: Chart-topping rapper Drake’s rags to riches story

Five-time Grammy winner Drake just dropped a new album For All the Dogs, so what do we know about the 36-year-old rapper’s life story from his humble roots to chart-topping hits?

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s controversial relationship – a timeline

As Jada Pinkett Smith releases her memoir Worthy, we look back at her controversial relationship with King Richard star Will Smith, from non-monogamy to a seven-year separation

Is Phoebe Gates dating Paul McCartney’s grandson, Arthur Donald?

Billionaire heiress meets Beatles heir? Here’s everything you need to know about the rumoured new romance between Bill Gates’ daughter Phoebe and Paul McCartney’s grandson, Arthur Donald

Chris Evans and Alba Baptista’s relationship, from rumours to marriage

At New York Comic Con, Captain America confirmed that he married Warrior Nun in 2 ceremonies, including an intimate Cape Cod affair reportedly attended by Chris Hemsworth and Robert Downey Jr

9 male celeb rocking Chanel ‘fits, from Pharrell to G-Dragon

Male celebs are increasingly donning Chanel’s iconic designs, from its tweed jackets to handbags – so apart from Pharrell Williams and Usher, which other stars are wearing the French luxury label?

Meet Chris Rock’s fashionista daughters, Lola Simone and Zahra Savannah

Hollywood funnyman Chris Rock brought his 21-year-old daughter Lola Simone to Paris Fashion Week recently, where they attended the Chanel runway show – here’s what we know about his 2 kids

Jada Pinkett Smith says separated from Will Smith in 2016, before Oscars slap

The Hollywood power couple’s marriage came under intense spotlight last year when Smith struck comedian Chris Rock on stage for making a joke about his wife.

1 dead at US Burning Man festival as thousands trapped during heavy rains

Police say a person has died at the festival, and attendees have been told to conserve food and water and to shelter in place, after rough weather closed the gate and airport in and out of Black Rock City, Nevada.

Awkward much? 11 most cringeworthy celebrity red carpet interviews ever

Don’t quote them on that … not every red carpet interview is smooth sailing, from Taylor Swift’s clap back at the Grammys and Jim Carrey’s existential rant, to Hugh Grant’s curt Oscars exchange

Chinese film star Fan Bingbing makes rare appearance at the Oscars

Fan was ordered to pay US$130 million in taxes and penalties by the Chinese government in 2018 and has largely disappeared from public view.

Everything Everywhere All at Once enters Oscars as unlikely favourite

The wacky sci-fi film, which has dominated nearly every awards show in Hollywood so far, leads the overall nominations count at 11.

THAT slap, THAT trial – a look at 2022 through pop culture’s biggest moments

Taylor Swift broke Ticketmaster, Elon Musk is breaking Twitter, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard went to court, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock – which pop moments have you missed from 2022?

14 celebrities who got cancelled in 2022, from Musk to Ye

From Elon Musk’s Twitter mess and Kanye West’s controversial comments, to Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s trial, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Man U firing – these stars did not have a good year

10 highest-paid actors of 2022, ranked – from Tom Cruise to Will Smith

From Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick millions to Will Smith’s pre-Oscars pay cheque and Brad Pitt’s upcoming F1 film with Lewis Hamilton, which Hollywood actor made the most money this year?

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Review | Emancipation: Will Smith plays escaped slave in harrowing true-life drama

Will Smith, in one of his strongest roles, plays a runaway slave, Peter – based on a real person whose horrific whipping scars, photographed in the 1860s, helped make the case for emancipation.

Will Smith’s first film since Oscars slap to be out in time for 2023 awards

Historical thriller Emancipation will be in theatres in December, Apple announced, ending uncertainty about the release date after Smith struck comedian Chris Rock on stage.

Review | Emancipation: Will Smith plays escaped slave in harrowing true-life drama