Chris Rock, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson approached to host Emmy awards: Report

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Chris Rock and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson were reportedly asked to host the 2022 Emmy Awards. The annual ceremony returns To NBC for the first time since 2018 on September 12, when 'Saturday Night Live's Michael Che and Colin Jost co-hosted. According to Deadline, the stand-up - who was struck by Will Smith while presenting an award at this year's Oscars - and the wrestler-turned-actor were both offered the job.

The man on the receiving end of the most infamous slap in television history - Chris Rock - has been approached to host the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, and another 'Rock,' Dwayne Johnson, has also been approached to host.Both Rock, 57, and Johnson, 50, have been approached by the Television Academy to host Primetime Emmy Awards in September, according to Deadline, with both men also considered top choices to host the 95th Oscars in March 2023.However, sources claim that Rock, who has hosted the Oscars twice in 2005 and 2016, has reportedly turned down the TV Academy's informal offer, and Johnson seems unlikely to host as well. Approached:The man on the receiving end of the most infamous slap in television history - Chris Rock - has been approached to host the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, and another 'Rock,' Dwayne Johnson, has also been approached to host Approached:Both Rock, 57, and Johnson, 50, have been approached by the Television Academy to host Primetime Emmy Awards in September, according to Deadline , with both men also considered top choices to host the 95th Oscars in March 2023While neither Rock nor The Rock seem likely to host the Emmys, producers Done + Dusted and Reginald Hudlin's Hudlin Entertainment, are said to be going after 'ambitious' choices.The Emmys rotate through each of the Big 4 broadcast networks each year, with this year NBC's turn.

The Television Academy is looking to nab either Chris Rock or The Rock as host for this year’s Emmy Awards.

EXCLUSIVE: Following the infamous Oscar slap, Chris Rock has been in demand. There already is a call for him to host next year’s Oscars, and he has also been asked to host the Primetime Emmys on NBC this September, I have learned. Also approached about hosting the Emmys is Dwayne Johnson, who was at the top of the host wish list for the 2022 Oscars too, sources tell Deadline.

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Tyler Perry is breaking his silence on the now-infamous altercation between Will Smith and Chris Rock that took place at the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony.Perry was one of the actors seen rallying around Smith in the chaotic moments following the slap, alongside Denzel Washington, whom Smith called out for his wise words during his acceptance speech for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Film. While speaking candidly with Gayle King during a Tribeca Film Festival panel, People reports that Perry made it clear that he was not comforting Smith in the moment, but rather doing what he could to calm spirits down and establish peace. “There’s a difference between comforting and deescalating, that’s No.

Dwayne Johnson's daughter, Simone, recently revealed her new wrestling name, Ava Raine, ahead of her WWE debut and she's undergone a physical transformation too.The rising star is no wallflower and is ready to make some serious waves in the wrestling world - just like her dad. DISCOVER: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's mega mansion is a haven for his daughtersAs she ramps up her career, she's switched up her appearance too and fans are loving her new long, curly red hair and fierce sense of style. WATCH: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's insane weights workout revealed She looks a far cry from the little girl who walked the red carpet with her father wearing bows in her hair and pretty, frilly dresses - and it's not surprising given that she's 20-years-old. Simone - who is training as WWE's first fourth generation superstar - recently received backlash over her ring name as fans wondered why she steered away from the last name Johnson. READ: The Rock's decadent 'cheat meals' are big enough to feed a familySEE: The Rock can't believe how much this police officer looks like him – and you won't, eitherOne wrestling fan took to Twitter to voice their angst, writing: "Giving Simone Johnson, the daughter of THE ROCK, a new name is completely nonsensical.

Dwayne Johnson announced that his daughter Jasmine, aged six, had graduated kindergarten in a post shared to Instagram on Tuesday.The 50-year-old performer beamed with pride while posing for photos with his middle child as he visited her classroom.Johnson shares Jasmine, as well as his younger daughter Tiana, aged four, with his wife, Lauren Hashian. Celebrate!Dwayne Johnson announced that his daughter Jasmine, aged six, had graduated kindergarten in a post shared to Instagram on TuesdayJohnson kept it relatively casual while wearing a beige shirt and near-matching shoes during his visit.

Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Awards, Tyler Perry was one of the first to be seen talking to the Men in Black actor. Most people speculated that the producer and actor was comforting his friend over the shock incident. MORE: Will Smith's family celebrate special milestone involving his nephewBut now, Tyler - who is also friends with the comedian on the receiving end of the slap - has spoken out to reveal exactly what happened after the history-making moment. WATCH: Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock over Oscars slap "There's a difference between comforting and deescalating, that's number one. And I left early to get to Chris to make sure he was okay," Tyler explained to Gayle King during Tribeca Film Festival's Directors Series.

Tyler Perry admitted being friends with Will Smith and Chris Rock following the infamous Oscars slap has been "difficult." Perry opened up during a panel at the Tribeca Film Festival about what was actually happening when the photograph of him talking to Smith was taken immediately following the slap during the Oscars ceremony on March 27. Smith slapped Rock while the comedian was presenting the Oscar for best documentary feature. "There's a difference between comforting and deescalating, that's No.

Tyler Perry doesn’t really want to talk about the Oscars slap.

Tyler Perry is clarifying that photo that was taken of him and Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars.

Tyler Perry is making it clear that he didn’t comfort Will Smith after the actor slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards.As part of the Directors Series With Gayle King during the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City, the 52-year-old film mogul spoke candidly about witnessing Smith slapping Rock, and him chatting with the actor just after the shocking incident.“I was there close up, I left early to go and check on Chris because it was wrong in no uncertain terms,” Perry said about the aftermath. “I made sure I said that to Will, and when we walked over to him, he was devastated.

Not everyone has recovered from Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars – and their mutual friend Tyler Perry is shedding light on balancing a friendship between both men.

The family of wrestling legend Mark 'Rollerball' Rocco - who died aged 69 after being struck down by dementia in his last years - is organising a glitzy charity evening to raise funds to help kids with the childhood form of the devastating disease.

A$AP Rocky has been booked to headline Poland’s Open’er Festival 2022, joining the previously announced top-billers The Killers.The rapper joins dozens of acts already announced for the festival held at Gdynia-Kosakowo airport from June 29 until July 2.Dua Lipa, Doja Cat, Imagine Dragons, Twenty One Pilots, Playboi Carti, Martin Garrix, The Chemical Brothers, Måneskin, Megan Thee Stallion, Glass Animals, Gunna, Clairo, Tove Lo, Little Simz, Jessie Ware, Royal Blood, Years And Years, The Smile and Michael Kiwanuka are all playing the festival.A$AP Rocky is the second headliner of the festival’s first night on the Wednesday (June 29) on the Orange Main Stage. Imagine Dragons also headline the first night.The Killers previously headlined the 2020 edition of the Polish festival and will close out this year’s festival on July 2.Open’er Festival is operating in solidarity with Ukraine and says it “will be a place of support for Ukrainians facing the barbaric Russian aggression of their country”.A special initiative “Wspierajmy Ukrainę na koncertach / Support Ukraine at concerts” will take place during the festival to help the actions of Polish Center For International Aid.

Tyler Perry reluctantly opened up today about Will Smith’s Oscar slap of Chris Rock, saying he “left early to get to Chris to make sure he was okay” but felt some empathy for Smith.

Ariana DeBose performed a musical number during the Tony Awards on Sunday (12 June), where she interacted with many audience members, including Andrew Garfield. The 31-year-old actor, who was hosting the award ceremony, delivered a hilarious musical performance that celebrated the audience.

Jennifer Hudson was crowned an 'EGOT' winner at the 75th Tony Awardsat Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday.The singer and actress won for her work as a producer onA Strange Loop, the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical written by Michael R. Jacksonthat follows a Black gay man as he tries to write a musical while struggling with identity - which was crownedBest Musical.Hudson now joins an illustrious list of entertainers to have won and Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony,otherwise known as an EGOT that was first coined in a 30 Rock television episode.