Chris Rock
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How Chris Rock’s Oscars Opener Could Lift Show to Huge Ratings
Big numbers at the beginning of the telecast should have major impact on overall viewership
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Oscars Preview: It’s All About DiCaprio and Diversity
The closest Best Picture race in years will probably be overshadowed by a big star and a big scandal
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29 Things We Think We Know About Tonight’s Oscars Show
In a secretive year, we’ve uncovered a few hints about what we should see on the Dolby stage
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Chris Rock’s First Oscar Monologue Called Out Diversity Issues, Skewered Hollywood
TheWrap revisits the comedian’s 2005 hosting gig ahead of this year’s Academy Awards. Will past be prologue?
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Chris Rock Posts Cryptic Oscars ‘#Blackout’ Tweet (Video)
Actor and comedian hosts annual awards show this Sunday amid #OscarsSoWhite controversy
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Oscars Add Morgan Freeman, John Legend, JJ Abrams as Presenters
Previously announced presenters include Cate Blanchett, Michael B. Jordan, Kerry Washington and Eddie Redmayne
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Why Chris Rock Is the Right Oscar Host at the Right Moment
He can turn #OscarsSoWhite into a golden opportunity for the Academy Awards show
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Russell Simmons Launches All Def Movie Awards: ‘Not the Black Oscars, But They Could Be’
Categories include Best Black Surivor, Best Bad Muh F–ka and Best Helpful White Person
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Academy Acting Branch Is 87 Percent White, NY Times Study Finds
The paper also explains just how challenging it will be to diversify membership in wake of #OscarsSoWhite controversy
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11 Best #OscarsSoWhite Memes, GIFs and Photos
Since the Academy failed to nominate a single person of color for this year’s Oscars, memes and gifs with the hashtag have gone viral on social media
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Nick Cannon Shrugs Off #OscarsSoWhite Controversy in Rhyme: ‘Don’t Waste Your Voice, Don’t Waste Your Prayers’ (Video)
The “Chi-Raq” actor rapped about the debate that has led many people like Will Smith and Michael Moore to boycott the award show this year
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Chris Rock ‘Scrapped His Jokes’ After #OscarsSoWhite Controversy
Comedian said, “I’m throwing out the show I wrote and writing a new show,” Academy Awards producer Reginald Hudlin says
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Tyrese Gibson Calls on Chris Rock to ‘Step Down’ as Oscars Host
“Furious 7” star is the latest to weigh in on the controversy surrounding the lack of diversity among this year’s nominees
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Who’s Boycotting Oscars So Far – And Who’s Just Mad (Photos)
Academy members Michael Moore and Spike Lee vow they will not attend the event over lack of diversity among nominees
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Chris Rock, Michael B. Jordan, Octavia Spencer to Headline MLK Celebration
Harlem event “MLK Now” will feature speech reenactments and a panel exploring how Dr. King’s legacy can be applied to today’s social issues
