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[…] Ramoon Maharaj   *Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj is an Indo-Afro-Caribbean American artist, educator and activist. As a playwright, Maharaj has authored several plays, including Little Rock, winner of the 2015 Barrymore Award for Outstanding Ensemble in a Play. He also wrote Daisy, inspired by the life and legacy of Daisy Lee Bates; and Hansberry/Baldwin. Rajendra’s […]

*Netflix released Chris Rock’s new stand-up “Tamborine” last week, adding to its growing list of high-profile stand-up specials. Rock’s last release was HBO’s “Kill the Messenger” in 2008.  During the second half of “Tamborine,” Rock dishes about his personal life: cheating on his wife, having a porn addiction, getting divorced and going through a brutal custody […]

*Steve Harvey says he supports the Oscar boycott but he’s also looking forward to watching Chris Rock host the event next month. The comedian/TV host spoke to Access Hollywood after accepting NATPE’s Brandon Tartikoff award in Miami on Wednesday, where he said Rock’s presence is needed to help enhance the message of inclusiveness. “I […]

  *Monday on CBS’ “ The Talk,” host Sheryl Underwood sounded off on fellow comedian Chris Rock‘s Netflix special ‘Selective Outrage’ and his long-awaited reaction to the Will Smith slap. “It was exactly what we needed him to say. I thought he did it in his own way … It’s the Chris Rock we knew.” […]

[…] Convention returns, April 26 to 30 at J. Anthony Brown’s JSpot Comedy Club, located at 5581 W. Manchester Boulevard in Westchester, CA. Celebrating five fun-infused years. Comics Rock! The Comics Rock Convention has become a “must attend” industry event with its presentation of workshops and seminars for aspiring comedians, actors and producers, where they network and […]

Getty *Chris Rock is speaking out about the often annoying cancel culture movement and how it’s “disrespectful” to artists and fans.  Speaking with The Breakfast Club, Rock explained to hosts Angela Yee and DJ Envy why “canceling” a comedian is not a good look.  “It’s weird when you’re a comedian because when your audience […]

PnB Rock / TMZ * The manhunt for PnB Rock’s killer continues as investigators have reportedly informed local pawn shops to be on the lookout for his jewelry. We reported previously that Rock was shot multiple times at Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles located at Main and W. Manchester Avenue in South L.A. Monday afternoon. […]

*Apparently, Chris Brown can’t handle being the brunt of a joke by funnyman Chris Rock. Rock jokes about Brown in his new Netflix special, and Breezy is not thrilled! A source close to the singer says he’s “furious” with the comedian. In other words, ladies and gentlemen, we have a new celebrity feud! OK, […]

*Kanye once called himself the “new Pete Rock” – but the original Pete Rock remains permanently vital. The evidence bangs in his latest opus, “Petestrumentals 2,” the sequel to the 2001 classic that helped define the hip-hop instrumental record. It marks the legend’s first album on Mello Music Group, a fitting union between the […]

Chris Rock at the New York City premiere of ‘Top Five’ in December 2014. *Infused with Chris Rock’s razor-sharp comedic edge, the “dazzlingly, uproariously funny” (Sam Lansky, Time) “Top Five“ debuts on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and VOD March 17, 2015 from Paramount Home Media Distribution.  The film arrives two weeks early on Digital HD […]

Pete Rock (Getty) *Recently, EURweb.com was invited down to IMI Studios for a chat and interview sessions with renowned hip-hop and soul music producer Pete Rock.   The event was filled with other journalists of great repute as well as several A&Rs with major skin in the game. Part of the discussion was to […]

[…] has kicked-off Women’s History Month at The Wright Museum to a standing room- only audience. A showcase of independent women artists of color who make a living in the Rock & Roll genre, the concert pays tribute to Betty Davis, funk artist and “pioneer rocker.” Moore stated on stage Saturday evening that Black women rock!’s purpose is to […]

Chris Rock – GettyImages *Chris Rock is reportedly being showered with lucrative offers following the Oscars slapping incident with Will Smith.  “Chris has handled the situation with Will with such grace and poise – and it is paying dividends. Hollywood just can’t get enough of him and while people are turning away from Will […]

Jada Pinkett Smith , Chris Rock and Will Smith *Whe ther Will Smith has any ill will toward Chris Rock or not regarding his comments on Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith is still a mystery. What can be said is that Smith is practicing his right to remain silent. Upon spotting the rapper-actor when […]

*Forty-eight years ago today (July 6), “Rock the Boat” by The Hues Corporation became the first disco song to top the Hot 100. Or was it? Written by trumpeter/songwriter Wally Holmes, “Rock the Boat” originally appeared on the trio’s 1973 debut album “Freedom for the Stallion.” The Santa Monica, California-based group had been formed […]