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'SNL' 50th season premiere gets more than 5M viewers, its best opener since 2020
Read full article: 'SNL' 50th season premiere gets more than 5M viewers, its best opener since 2020The 50th season of “Saturday Night Live” is off to a strong ratings start and is a record-breaker for the streaming service Peacock.
Pope Francis meets more than 100 comedians at the Vatican: 'You also make God smile'
Read full article: Pope Francis meets more than 100 comedians at the Vatican: 'You also make God smile'Before flying to Italy’s southern Puglia region to meet world leaders at the Group of Seven summit, Pope Francis hosted a very different audience at the Vatican celebrating the importance of humor.
'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' boosts Will Smith's comeback and the box office with $56 million opening
Read full article: 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' boosts Will Smith's comeback and the box office with $56 million opening“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” opened with an estimated $56 million in theater sales over the weekend.
'Oppenheimer,' Lily Gladstone win at 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards
Read full article: 'Oppenheimer,' Lily Gladstone win at 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards“Oppenheimer” continued to steamroll through Hollywood’s awards season on Saturday, winning the top prize, for outstanding cast, along with awards for Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr., at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Greta Gerwig, Ryan Gosling join fellow Oscar nominees for annual celebratory luncheon
Read full article: Greta Gerwig, Ryan Gosling join fellow Oscar nominees for annual celebratory luncheonThe casts of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer are gathered alongside far less famous Oscar hopefuls at the annual Academy Award nominees luncheon.
What's streaming now: 'Oppenheimer,' Adam Sandler as a lizard and celebs dancing to Taylor Swift
Read full article: What's streaming now: 'Oppenheimer,' Adam Sandler as a lizard and celebs dancing to Taylor SwiftThis week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Adam Sandler playing a 74-year-old elementary class lizard in the latest Netflix animation offering “Leo” and “Oppenheimer” finally arriving on home screens.
What's streaming now: Chris Stapleton, Call of Duty, 'The Killer,' Tim Allen's Santa return
Read full article: What's streaming now: Chris Stapleton, Call of Duty, 'The Killer,' Tim Allen's Santa returnThis week’s new entertainment releases include country superstar Chris Stapleton’s fifth studio album, Michael Fassbender playing a hitman in David Fincher’s “The Killer” and Tim Allen putting on his Santa suit for season two of “The Santa Clauses.”.
Wait times to exit Burning Man drop after flooding left tens of thousands stranded in Nevada desert
Read full article: Wait times to exit Burning Man drop after flooding left tens of thousands stranded in Nevada desertThe traffic jam leaving the Burning Man festival has eased up considerably as the exodus from the mud-caked Nevada desert entered a second day Tuesday following massive rain that left tens of thousands of partygoers stranded there for days.
Bob Odenkirk returns to comedy roots with AMC's 'Lucky Hank'
Read full article: Bob Odenkirk returns to comedy roots with AMC's 'Lucky Hank'After playing the con-artist attorney Saul Goodman for six seasons on “Better Call Saul," Bob Odenkirk is returning to his comedic roots with the series “Lucky Hank.”.
'Everything' wins best picture, is everywhere at Oscars
Read full article: 'Everything' wins best picture, is everywhere at OscarsThe metaphysical multiverse comedy “Everything Everywhere All at Once” wrapped its hot dog fingers around Hollywood’s top prize Sunday, winning best picture at the 95th Academy Awards, along with awards for Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis.
Year after the slap, Chris Rock punches back in 1st ever live Netflix special
Read full article: Year after the slap, Chris Rock punches back in 1st ever live Netflix specialA year after Will Smith smacked him on the Academy Awards stage, Chris Rock finally gave his rebuttal in a forceful stand-up special, streamed live on Netflix, in which the comedian bragged that he “took that hit like Pacquiao.”.
Oscars response to Smith slap inadequate, academy head says
Read full article: Oscars response to Smith slap inadequate, academy head saysMotion picture academy president Janet Yang told a room full of Oscar nominees that the organization's response to Will Smith's onstage slap of Chris Rock during last year's ceremony was inadequate.
Culture guide: Where to find Houston’s best events this weekend and beyond
Read full article: Culture guide: Where to find Houston’s best events this weekend and beyondThis is the Things to Do newsletter, a preview of local events assembled by the KPRC 2 Digital Team and delivered to your inbox each week. To subscribe, visit click2houston.com/newsletters.
Will Smith's 'Emancipation' gets release date, post-slap
Read full article: Will Smith's 'Emancipation' gets release date, post-slapAfter 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 in December.
'Succession,' 'Ted Lasso' top Emmys; 1st time winners shine
Read full article: 'Succession,' 'Ted Lasso' top Emmys; 1st time winners shineThe Emmy Awards have spread honors around repeat winners – Zendaya, Jason Sudeikis and Jean Smart – and some first timers, like Sheryl Lee Ralph and Quinta Brunson of “Abbott Elementary.”.
Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock and his mother for Oscars slap in emotional video
Read full article: Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock and his mother for Oscars slap in emotional videoIn a video posted online Friday, Oscar-winning actor Will Smith — making his most extensive public comments since he slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Awards in March — apologized directly to the comedian and said he was “deeply remorseful” over his behavior.
EXPLAINER: Alopecia affects millions, including kids
Read full article: EXPLAINER: Alopecia affects millions, including kidsMillions of people around the world are affected by alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss and was thrown into the spotlight after actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars.
No felony charge for man who tackled Dave Chappelle on stage
Read full article: No felony charge for man who tackled Dave Chappelle on stageLos Angeles County prosecutors say the man arrested on suspicion of tackling comedian Dave Chappelle during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl will not be charged with any felonies.
Chris Rock jokingly asks Dave Chappelle ‘Was that Will Smith?’ following tackle at Hollywood Bowl comedy show
Read full article: Chris Rock jokingly asks Dave Chappelle ‘Was that Will Smith?’ following tackle at Hollywood Bowl comedy showComedian Dave Chappelle was tackled during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl on Tuesday night and a man was later arrested.
Kris Jenner says Blac Chyna tried to murder her son in 2016
Read full article: Kris Jenner says Blac Chyna tried to murder her son in 2016Kris Jenner became emotional Friday while recalling a volatile 2016 argument she heard about between her son Rob Kardashian and his then-girlfriend Blac Chyna that traumatized him.
2nd Chris Rock show added to Sugar Land’s Smart Financial Centre, tickets on sale tomorrow morning
Read full article: 2nd Chris Rock show added to Sugar Land’s Smart Financial Centre, tickets on sale tomorrow morningChris Rock won't just have one show - he now has a second show coming to Sugar Land, the Smart Financial Centre announced on Thursday.
Gilbert Gottfried has died at age 67, family says via his social media accounts
Read full article: Gilbert Gottfried has died at age 67, family says via his social media accountsComedian known for his voice Gilbert Gottfried has died, according to his official social media accounts with a message from his family.
Comedian Chris Rock to perform at Sugar Land's Smart Financial Centre, tickets on sale tomorrow
Read full article: Comedian Chris Rock to perform at Sugar Land's Smart Financial Centre, tickets on sale tomorrowChris Rock is still holding his head high after the Oscars ‘slap heard around the world’ and he is coming to a stage near you -- sooner than you think.
Academy bans Will Smith from Oscars ceremony for 10 years over Chris Rock slap
Read full article: Academy bans Will Smith from Oscars ceremony for 10 years over Chris Rock slapThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will prohibit actor Will Smith from attending the Academy Awards for 10 years following his Oscars night slap of Chris Rock, the organization announced Friday.
Celebrities go online to voice support for Ukraine
Read full article: Celebrities go online to voice support for UkraineA group of inter-generational stars from film, TV, sports and music — including Bruce Springsteen, Hugh Jackman, Elton John and Jon Bon Jovi, Jonas Brothers and Billie Eilish — have signed up for a social media campaign to show support for Ukraine.
Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap
Read full article: Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slapWill Smith resigned Friday from the motion picture academy following his Oscars night slap of Chris Rock and said he would accept any further punishment the organization imposed.
Will Smith's slap sparks debate on defense of Black women
Read full article: Will Smith's slap sparks debate on defense of Black womenThe physical altercation between actor Will Smith and comedian Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards stunned the crowd and the millions watching the globally televised ceremony.
Will Smith’s mom addresses slap of Chris Rock at Oscars, says she’s ‘never seen him do that’
Read full article: Will Smith’s mom addresses slap of Chris Rock at Oscars, says she’s ‘never seen him do that’Will Smith’s mother said she’s never seen her son “go off” like he did when he hit Chris Rock at the Oscars on Sunday night.
Jada Pinkett Smith calls for ‘healing’ after Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock for slap
Read full article: Jada Pinkett Smith calls for ‘healing’ after Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock for slapJada Pinkett Smith, the subject of the joke that led her husband Will Smith to slap Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday, called for “healing” on Tuesday
Houston area hairstylist shines lights on alopecia after Oscars confrontation
Read full article: Houston area hairstylist shines lights on alopecia after Oscars confrontationIt’s the slap heard around the world. Will Smith slapped Chris Rock after making a joke at the Oscars at the expense of his wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith.
‘Fair game, toxic masculinity and publicity stunts’: Houston’s ‘Blame the Comic’ talks about Oscars ‘slap’ between Will Smith, Chris Rock
Read full article: ‘Fair game, toxic masculinity and publicity stunts’: Houston’s ‘Blame the Comic’ talks about Oscars ‘slap’ between Will Smith, Chris RockA local comedian "Blame the Comic" knows first hand how it feels to be in the hot seat -- or stage -- that Chris Rock found himself on at Sunday night's Academy Awards. Houston's "Blame the Comic" speaks to KPRC 2 about the Oscars slap heard around the world.
Houstonians weigh in after Will Smith hits Chris Rock at Oscars following joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith
Read full article: Houstonians weigh in after Will Smith hits Chris Rock at Oscars following joke about Jada Pinkett-SmithPeople across the country and Houston have plenty to say about what played out at the Oscars Sunday. Some hope the whole ordeal will open up some important conversations.
Reps. Ayanna Pressley, Jamaal Bowman tweet, then delete, defense of Will Smith’s Oscar slap
Read full article: Reps. Ayanna Pressley, Jamaal Bowman tweet, then delete, defense of Will Smith’s Oscar slapReps. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., and Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., posted and then deleted tweets Sunday night that seemed to defend actor Will Smith for slapping comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars.
Will Smith dances with family after Oscar win, shocking slap
Read full article: Will Smith dances with family after Oscar win, shocking slapWill Smith danced with glee at the Vanity Fair Oscar party, waving his best actor Oscar in the air and rapping along to his own songs with wife Jada Pinkett Smith at his side.
Jaden Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff, other celebrities react to confrontation between Will Smith and Chris Rock at Oscars
Read full article: Jaden Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff, other celebrities react to confrontation between Will Smith and Chris Rock at OscarsMoments after Will Smith marched on stage and slapped presenter Chris Rock during Sunday night’s Oscars after Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, being bald, social media went into a frenzy.
Police say Chris Rock declined to file a report against Will Smith
Read full article: Police say Chris Rock declined to file a report against Will SmithPolice say comedian Chris Rock declined to file a report against Will Smith after the actor appeared to have slapped him during the live broadcast of the annual Academy Awards ceremony.
Will Smith, Chris Rock involved in heated moment at Oscars
Read full article: Will Smith, Chris Rock involved in heated moment at OscarsWill Smith marched on stage and smacked presenter Chris Rock during Sunday night’s Oscars after Rock made a joke about the appearance of Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.
At a pugnacious Oscars, Apple’s feel-good ‘CODA’ triumphs
Read full article: At a pugnacious Oscars, Apple’s feel-good ‘CODA’ triumphsAfter a movie year often light on crowds, the Academy Awards named an unabashed crowd-pleaser, the deaf family drama “CODA,” best picture Sunday, handing Hollywood’s top award to a streaming service for the first time.
15 months later, Radio City reopens with Dave Chappelle
Read full article: 15 months later, Radio City reopens with Dave ChappelleFifteen months after shuttering for the pandemic, New York’s Radio City Music Hall reopened its doors Saturday for the Tribeca Festival premiere of a new Dave Chappelle documentary.
High court won't hear case of Ohio driver killed by police
Read full article: High court won't hear case of Ohio driver killed by policeThe Supreme Court is leaving in place an appeals court decision that the family of a Black driver who was fatally shot by a white police officer in a suburban Ohio city cannot sue the city or the officer.
Patti Smith returns to singing live with Brooklyn concert
Read full article: Patti Smith returns to singing live with Brooklyn concertCORRECTS DAY OF CONCERT - FILE - Patti Smith attends a special screening of "Pavarotti" at the iPic Theater in New York on May 28, 2019. Smith performed six songs as well as read poetry and excerpts from her book “Just Kids” in the Beaux-Arts Court at the museum, her voice bouncing off the skylight 60 feet above. It was a concert to also honor museum workers and drew just under 50 people, all socially distanced in widely spaced chairs. The Smith concert came on the same day in 1989 that Mapplethorpe died at age 42. It also marked the one-year anniversary of when Smith last performed live, at The Fillmore in San Francisco.
33 years later, Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall return to Zamunda
Read full article: 33 years later, Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall return to ZamundaNEW YORK – When Eddie Murphy made the original “Coming to America,” he was, almost indisputably, the funniest man in America. “Now I take nothing for granted and appreciate everything.”Thirty-three years after “Coming to America,” Murphy and Hall have returned to Zamunda. At the barbershop, where Murphy and Hall also reprise their characters, the conversation bounces from Teslas to transgender people. Before making “Black Panther,” Murphy has said Ryan Coogler approached him about a “Coming to America” sequel. Ruth E. Carter designed the costumes of both “Black Panther” and “Coming 2 America.” Both were shot in Atlanta.
'Saturday Night Live' goes political in 46th season opener
Read full article: 'Saturday Night Live' goes political in 46th season opener(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)LOS ANGELES – “Saturday Night Live” went political with a parody of this week’s presidential debate, Chris Rock's jab at President Donald Trump and Megan Thee Stallion's message supporting Black people during her performance. The NBC late-night sketch series on Saturday night jumped into the reenactment of the recent debate between Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden. The series opened its 46th season, returning to the studio this week after the coronavirus pandemic halted production. Alec Baldwin returned to play Trump before the president’s COVID diagnosis, while Jim Carrey made his feature debut as Biden. “President Trump is in the hospital from COVID, and I just want to say that my heart goes out to COVID,” he joked.
Zemeckis’ ‘The Witches’ heads to HBO Max for Halloween
Read full article: Zemeckis’ ‘The Witches’ heads to HBO Max for HalloweenThe Robert Zemeckis adaptation of “Roald Dahl’s The Witches” has found a new home on HBO Max this month just in time for Halloween. Warner Bros. said Friday that “The Witches” will debut on the subscription streaming service, owned by parent company WarnerMedia, on Oct. 22. Dahl’s 1983 novel about an orphaned boy who discovers a coven of witches that hate children was previously adapted for the big screen in 1990 by director Nicolas Roeg. It starred Angelica Huston, Mai Zetterling and Rowan Atkinson and was a box office flop, despite its critical acclaim. This new version has actor Jahzir Bruno playing the boy who must try to stop the witches from turning the world's children into mice.
The only debate moderator to return, Fox’s Wallace preps
Read full article: The only debate moderator to return, Fox’s Wallace prepsNEW YORK – Four years ago when he first moderated a general election presidential debate, Chris Wallace was firm and funny in trying to get Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton to stop talking simultaneously. Wallace declined an interview request through Fox but his work offers clues about how he will approach the assignment. Trump has tweeted, more than once, that Chris will “never be his father.”Mike Wallace, it should be noted, never moderated a presidential debate. During interviews with Trump this summer, Wallace and Jonathan Swan of Axios proved particularly adept at challenging presidential misstatements. “I do not believe it is my job to be a truth squad,” Wallace told a Fox News colleague before the 2016 debate.