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Chris Rock is ready to joke about The Slap. At two big comedy shows over the weekend – the first at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Saturday and then Sunday at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey – the comic finally addressed the notorious incident from the 2022 Oscar broadcast in March.

Forever the G.O.A.T. Kevin Hart gave his pal Chris Rock a very special farm animal during their recent comedy show together — and he named it “Will Smith.”

smacked by Will Smith at the 2022 Academy Awards while headlining standup shows in New York and New Jersey over the weekend. “Anyone who says words hurt has never been punched in the face,” Rock, 57, declared while performing headline alongside Kevin Hart and Dave Chappelle at Madison Square Garden Saturday, ET Online reported.Elsewhere during the event Hart had brought a live goat onstage and introduced it as “Will Smith.”Rock elaborated during his set the following day at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ, during a bit in which he riffed about people being overly sensitive, US Magazine reported.

Kevin Hart‘s kind gesture towards Chris Rock didn’t go as planned.

Kevin Hart's kind gesture nearly backfired during his headline-making show with Chris Rock andDave Chappelle at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Saturday night. In an interview on on Monday, Hart revealed how the epic performance came together, culminating with a real-life goat joining the trio of comedians on stage at the end of the night. A nod to the acronym G.O.A.T. — Greatest Of All Time.«The idea came because I was like, 'Chris, we should do some shows together. How about we just do New York and Jersey together?' Chris was like, 'Cool,'» Hart told Fallon.

Rumoured couple Lake Bell and Chris Rock are clearly enjoying each other’s company.

Chris Rock is taking a cue from Kevin Hart and laughing at his pain! On Saturday, the comedian took the stage at New York City’s Madison Square Garden for his and Hart’s co-headlining Only Headliners Allowed comedy tour. According to a source, during the set, Rock made a joke about being slapped by Will Smith during the Oscars. “Chris Rock and Kevin Hart's show at Madison Square Garden «was the best night in comedy,” the source tells ET.

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Chris Rock and Kevin Hart, but also a third — none other than Dave Chappelle. As a surprise opener on Rock and Hart's «Only Headliners Allowed» tour,  Chappelle was met by boisterous applause from the MSG crowd as he walked on stage to Radiohead's song, «Karma Police.»Chris Rock Kevin Hart & Dave Chappelle on the same stage together at MSG pic.twitter.com/UnNOMGccqz«Had to sneak my way in here,» Chappelle joked according to video shared from the event. The controversial comedian then went on to reference his latest headline-spurring event.

Chris Rock and Kevin Hart, but also a third — none other than Dave Chappelle. As a surprise opener on Rock and Hart's «Only Headliners Allowed» tour,  Chappelle was met by boisterous applause from the MSG crowd as he walked on stage to Radiohead's song, «Karma Police.»Chris Rock Kevin Hart & Dave Chappelle on the same stage together at MSG pic.twitter.com/UnNOMGccqz«Had to sneak my way in here,» Chappelle joked according to video shared from the event. The controversial comedian then went on to reference his latest headline-spurring event.

Dave Chappelle opened for Chris Rock and Kevin Hart during a surprise appearance at their "Only Headliners Allowed" tour stop at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday night, days after his own show was canceled in Minnesota following community backlash. The 48-year-old comedian joined his friends on stage for what Hart called "the best moment of my career" as Chappelle was reportedly greeted by a roaring applause, and walked out to the Radiohead song, "Karma Police." "Had to sneak my way in here," Chappelle told the audience, via TMZ, adding, "despite what you may have read about in the news, I’m OK, and I appreciate the support." Less than one week ago, the comic faced scrutiny once again for booking a gig at the famed First Avenue in Minneapolis, only for the venue to cancel the show hours before Chappelle took the stage due to public ressistance from the transphobic jokes he made in his Netflix special, "The Closer." Dave Chappelle made a surprise appearance on stage Saturday night in New York City as he opened the show for Chris Rock and Kevin Hart at Madison Square Garden in New York City after being canceled in Minnesota days before.

Comedy fans in New York got a huge surprise on Saturday night.

Dave Chappelle took the stage at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Saturday night for a surprise set.The 48-year-old standup comic opened for pals Chris Rock, 57, and Kevin Hart, 43, for what Hart called an 'epic night.'It comes after the controversial entertainer's recent Minneapolis show was cancelled due to protests at the city's First Avenue theater. Unexpected performance: Dave Chappelle took the stage at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Saturday night for a surprise setTMZreported that the seasoned comic walked out on stage to the tune of Radiohead's Karma Police.Chappelle puffed on a cigarette as he opened for the audience without so much as an introduction.

Dave Chappelle played the role of show-stopper, surprising a sold-out Madison Square Garden on Saturday night by opening for Rock and Hart. He strolled out unannounced, cigarette in hand, with his trademark “C” projected on the screens the lone indication.

Amy Schumer was back to work on Saturday when she prepared for a new comedy show in East Hampton, New York.The 41-year-old actress and comedian looked lovely as she arrived at the venue, The Club House, in a flattering blue flora-print dress.The multitalented star has had plenty on her plate lately after starring in a recent Hulu series, working on a revival of Inside Amy Schumer and guest starring on Only Murders In The Building. Back at it: Amy Schumer, 41, was back to work on Saturday when she prepared for a new comedy show atThe Club House in East Hampton, New YorkAmy's blue dress was decorated with pink, yellow and blue flowers petals, and it featured a plunging neckline with buttons running up her front.The look featured a modest slit in the front and highlighted her trim legs, which culminated in relaxed lace-free black sneakers.

The comedy world stood up in defense of comedian Dave Chappelle after his show in Minneapolis was canceled at the last minute due to backlash for past anti-trans remarks made on the controversial Netflix show, "The Closer."  Dave Chappelle was originally scheduled to perform on Wednesday at the First Avenue concert venue, but the show was moved to a smaller stage three miles away at Varsity Theater following heated protests. His appearance had been announced on Monday and tickets to the performance sold out in minutes.  Comedian Flame Monroe, who is transgender, told Fox News Digital that freedom of speech is paramount when it comes to protecting the "safest place" on Earth — the stage. "When I grow up, I want to be just like him, because guess what, the show must go on," Monroe said.

Dave Chappelle reportedly "teased" protesters outside the First Avenue club where he was originally scheduled to perform, but was canceled at the last minute and then moved to a nearby stage at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Wednesday night. The comedian wondered if the crowd of people who had gathered to protest his appearance would "still all be out there" at the historic venue downtown where he wasn't allowed to perform his set, but the local Star Tribune reported crowds had left when curtains called.

Dave Chappelle’s latest comedy show was just canceled — but not by him.

EXCLUSIVE: Master, Black Monday and Girls Trip star Regina Hall has signed with APA for representation. She follows her longtime agent at ICM Andrew Rogers who was recently named Global Head of Talent at APA.

Wilson Chapman editorMarisa Garcia and Ben Shimmel have been promoted to agent positions at WME, Variety has learned exclusively.Both Garcia and Shimmel are veterans of the talent agency’s comedy division and will continue to work for the department in their new roles, supporting the agency’s comedy roster, which includes several of the industry’s top talents, such as Amy Schumer, Hasan Minhaj and Jerrod Carmichael, who are all honorees at this year’s prestigious Just for Laugh’s Montreal comedy festival. Other WME clients include Kevin Hart, John Mulaney, Bill Burr and 2022 Variety Comics to Watch honoree Moses Storm.In her new role, Garcia will focus on live touring for the agency’s comedy and digital entertainment roster.