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Chris Rock Returning to Stand-Up With Two Netflix Specials
Chris Rock Returning to Stand-Up With Two Netflix Specials
Chris Rock Returning to Stand-Up With Two Netflix Specials
Netflix seems to have equal amounts of exclusive stand-up specials to complement its ever-growing ranks of original series, but when Chris Rock gets involved, we stand-up and take notice. After an eight-year absence from the stage, Rock will return in 2017 with not one, but two new Netflix comedy specials, following a new world tour.
2016 Oscars Host Chris Rock Is ‘Writing a New Show’ Following Controversy
2016 Oscars Host Chris Rock Is ‘Writing a New Show’ Following Controversy
2016 Oscars Host Chris Rock Is ‘Writing a New Show’ Following Controversy
Although some in the industry had called for Chris Rock to join the boycott of the 2016 Oscars, the actor and comedian will host the show as planned — though there will be some changes. Rock has reportedly tossed out much of his material in order to address the #OscarsSoWhite controversy that’s inspired Spike Lee, Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith to boycott the ceremony, while the Academy has announced a sweeping initiative to increase diversity.

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