Dave Chappelle Surprises Madison Square Garden Audience By Opening For Chris Rock And Kevin Hart

EJ Panaligan editorThe comedy art form has always required two basic components — a comedian and their audience. And while that audience today is more spread out in an increasingly digital world, they are simultaneously more accessible than ever.

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Taylor Swift gave her pal Dwayne Johnson a big thumbs up after he and Kevin Hart showed their support for her music in a new video.The 50-year-old wrestler-turned-actor and the 43-year-old comedian were seen enjoying some of her tunes in a humorous video The Rock posted to his Instagram account on Thursday.Taylor, 32, saluted the stars for listening to her 'ethically sourced' rerecordings, which she undertook after her master recordings were purchased out from under her. Big fans: Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart revealed that rerecorded versions of Taylor Swift's songs Bad Blood and Message In A Bottle would be featured in their new film DC League Of Super-Pets in an Instagram video posted Thursday by the wrestlerIn the video, Dwayne and Kevin were seated next to each other while they relaxed between interviews on their publicity tour for their new animated film DC League Of Super-Pets.'DJ, what you listening to?' shouts Kevin, who has his AirPods in and can't hear anything. 'Bad Blood,' Dwayne informs him, before adding that it is 'Taylor's Version.'But the comedian acted as if he couldn't hear his costar.'Go to the doctor.

Chris Rock joked about the Academy Awards ceremony drama just hours after Will Smith issued an on-camera apology to the comedian Friday, nearly four months after Smith stormed the Oscars stage and slapped Rock live on air as he was presenting an award at the 2022 ceremony. While performing at Atlanta's Fox Theater as part of his "Ego Death World Tour," Rock compared Smith to the former Death Row Records co-founder, Marion "Suge" Knight, who is currently serving a 28-year prison sentence after pleading no contest to voluntary manslaughter in 2018 following a fatal confrontation in Los Angeles in 2015.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“DC League of Super-Pets” struggled to sell tickets overseas against “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” another family-friendly offering that’s competing for attention at the international box office.The Warner Bros. animated adventure about the animal compatriots of Superman and other Justice League members has collected a lackluster $18.4 million from 63 foreign markets.

Kevin Hart has been longtime friends with Dwayne Johnson, but they also love to rag on each other.

Dave Chappelle was spotted having a great time at the Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa, California, on Friday evening.The 48-year-old comedian, who also hosted the festival, was joined by his wife Elaine Arte during the event, and he notably joined Snoop Dogg while the rapper performed for his fans.The performer's attendance at the event was met with controversy, as several activists previously voiced their concerns regarding his previous material mocking transgender people. Having a good time: Dave Chappelle was spotted enjoying himself on stage with Snoop Dogg at the Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa, California, on Friday eveningChappelle kept his look casual with a T-shirt and cargo pants during his time at the festival.Elaine opted to wear a Balenciaga crewneck sweater as she watched her husband perform.

J. Kim Murphy Even superheroes’ dogs open at the top of the box office.The animated comedy “DC League of Super-Pets” looks to top domestic charts in its opening, projecting a debut of $22.4 million.

with the pop star’s music. In the clip, Johnson plays Swift’s re-recorded rendition of her 2014 song “Bad Blood” — a k a “Taylor’s Version” — while Hart listens to “Message in a Bottle,” from her 2021 album remake “Red (Taylor’s Version),” on his AirPods.“What are you listening to?” the funnyman asks the action star several times in an attempt to talk over the loud speakers in his ears.

Kevin Hart didn’t skip a beat when he was asked to reveal what he thinks is Dwayne Johnson‘s worst movie, and Andy Cohen was impressed with the quick response.

Kevin Hart didn't skip a beat when he was asked to reveal what he thinks is Dwayne Johnson's worst movie, and Andy Cohen was impressed with the quick response.During an appearance Thursday on, the comedian and star played «Plead the Fifth,» one of Cohen's popular segments. The gist is, Cohen asks the guest three questions and the guest can only plead the Fifth to one of the questions.Cohen's first question right off the bat was, «What is the worst movie The Rock has starred in?»"," Hart responded in a nanosecond, prompting Cohen to say, «Wow, he was quick on that one!»Hart didn't divulge on  it was Johnson's worst movie, but it does stick out like a sore thumb when compared to his other action thrillers, which include ,, and .In the 2010 comedy directed by Michael Lembeck, Johnson stars as a minor league hockey player who is known for knocking his opponents' teeth out.

Taylor Swift gave her pal Dwayne Johnson a big thumbs up after he and Kevin Hart showed their support for her music in a new video.The 50-year-old wrestler-turned-actor and the 43-year-old comedian were seen enjoying some of her tunes in a humorous video The Rock posted to his Instagram account on Thursday.Taylor, 32, saluted the stars for listening to her 'ethically sourced' rerecordings, which she undertook after her master recordings were purchased out from under her. Big fans: Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart revealed that rerecorded versions of Taylor Swift's songs Bad Blood and Message In A Bottle would be featured in their new film DC League Of Super-Pets in an Instagram video posted Thursday by the wrestlerIn the video, Dwayne and Kevin were seated next to each other while they relaxed between interviews on their publicity tour for their new animated film DC League Of Super-Pets.'DJ, what you listening to?' shouts Kevin, who has his AirPods in and can't hear anything. 'Bad Blood,' Dwayne informs him, before adding that it is 'Taylor's Version.'But the comedian acted as if he couldn't hear his costar.'Go to the doctor.

Mark Wahlberg shared an intimate view of himself in the first trailer for his upcoming Netflix comedy Me Time, which he leads with Kevin Hart.Hart, 43, stars as Sonny, a stay-at-home dad who has focused on raising his family's children while his wife Regina Hall works as an architect in the film, which releases on August 26.But when he gets an invitation to a birthday party for his wild friend Huck (Mark Wahlberg, 51) that coincides with a trip his wife and kids are taking without him, he puts his buttoned-up life on hold for some Me Time with his buddy, whom he hasn't spent time with in years. Coming soon: Mark Wahlberg showed it all off in the hilarious trailer for the upcoming Netflix comedy Me Time, which also costars Kevin HartThe trailer opens with Sonny showing how much of a doting father he is by dropping his children off to school with their class projects and giving his daughter a kiss.But a teacher at the school berates him during some down time.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and Media“DC League of Super-Pets” lifted off with $2.2 million in Thursday previews, as the Warner Bros. animated superhero comedy looks to unseat Jordan Peele’s “Nope” from its perch atop the box office charts. Over the weekend, “DC League of Super-Pets” is aiming to rack up $25 million to $30 million when it opens in 4,300 North American theaters.

Warner Bros is looking to excite family audiences that have OD’ed on Minions: The Rise of Gru with a new animated movie this weekend, the Dwayne Johnson-Kevin Hart voiced DC League of Super-Pets. Last night the Jared Stern-Sam Levine directed move made $2.2m in previews at 3,200 theaters.

Ciara and Russell Wilson were on hand in their home team town to open a brick-and-mortar location for their LR&C Fashion brand, grinning ear to ear as they cut the ribbon on one of their many joint ventures. Elsewhere in the world, Keke Palmer and Daniel Kaluuya took their #1 U.S.

It’s been four months since Oscars Night 2022 when Will Smith infamously slapped host Chris Rock on, as Rock called it, “the greatest night in the history of television.” But Rock and Smith have barely addressed the incident since it happened. So that makes Rock’s comments about the slap during a recent stand-up set in New Jersey all the more intriguing.

Chris Rock has taken the moment Will Smith slapped him across the face in his stride, and has gone on to make light of the situation during a recent gig. The King Richard star, 53, slapped the comedian across the face in March after Chris, 57, made a joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith’s shaved head. Soon after, Will won an Oscar for his performance in King Richard – which Academy bosses nearly took away from him.

With back-to-school season just around the corner, Kevin Hart helped some families get ready, while opening a new community learning center.The 43-year-old actor and comedian teamed with The Children's Place and helped cut the ribbon for the first community learning center at NYC Parks' Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center today, in East Harlem on Tuesday.Hart also leant a helping hand by giving away free school supplies to families while also reading from his 2021 children's book Marcus Makes a Movie. Kevin helps:With back-to-school season just around the corner, Kevin Hart helped some families get ready, while opening a new community learning center Ribbon:The 43-year-old actor and comedian teamed with The Children's Place and helped cut the ribbon for the first community learning center at NYC Parks' Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center today, in East Harlem on Tuesday Kevin reads:Hart also leant a helping hand by giving away free school supplies to families while also reading from his 2021 children's book Marcus Makes a MovieHart stepped out with a baby blue polo shirt with black sunglasses and a silver watch on his left wrist and a silver bracelet on his right wrist.The funnyman completed his look with dark navy blue pants and pristine Golden Goose sneakers.

Chris Rock discussed the infamous Will Smith Oscars slap while on stage during a recent appearance for his "Only Headliners Allowed" comedy tour with Kevin Hart in New Jersey. The comedian admitted the hit from the Academy Award-winner "hurt," but insisted he wasn't a "victim" as he joked with the audience at the PNC Bank Arts Center.  "Anyone who says words hurt has never been punched in the face," Rock told the crowd, according to Us Weekly. He later added, "I'm not a victim.

Kevin Hart gifted Chris Rock a goat called Will Smith live on stage during their recent comedy show.While performing their Rock Hart: Only Headliners Allowed show at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Hart brought the farm animal onto the stage and presented it to his fellow comedian.Hart then revealed that the goat was called Will Smith, in reference to the incident at this year’s Oscars, in which the King Richard star walked onto the stage and slapped Rock for making a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s alopecia.In a clip shared on TikTok, Hart is seen holding the goat by a lead as he jokingly remarks: “What the fuck did you just say?”Appearing on Monday’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Hart explained the reasoning behind his gift: “Chris is a mentor, friend, inspiration. He’s a large part of the reason that I am where I am today in my career.“Just from his advice, his insight, etc.