The 88th Oscars were very controversial being that there were no black nominees. Many black celebrities boycotted the award show including Spike Lee and Jada Pinkett Smith. Chris Rock hosted the award show and lets just say he did not disappoint. At the end of the 88th Oscars he invited everyone to watch the BET Awards this summer. Lol! Check out the rest of the story after the jump.
(Video) Chris Rock Goes To Compton And Talks About Movies And The Controversy Surrounding The Oscars With Locals
Chris Rock is doing a great job of hosting the Oscars tonight. With controversy surrounding the Oscars Rock decided to head to Compton and talk with some locals about the Oscars and how there is no black nominees. Hit the jump and check out the video.
(Video) Chris Rock Says There Will Be A #Blackout At The Oscars
The Oscars might not be so white after all. Chris Rock there will be a #blackout at the show. Wonder what Rock has up his sleeve.
New Couple Alert: Chris Rock Has A Hot New Girlfriend!
It looks like Chris Rock wasted no time moving on after recently getting divorced. He officially has himself a new bae – actress Megalyn Echikunwoke! A source close to the comedian confirmed the relationship and then they were both spotted out at Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammys bash on Valentine’s Day at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Congrats to the new couple!
Kevin Hart, The Weeknd, Pharrell & More To Present At The Oscars
Despite the calls to boycott the 88th Academy Awards because of the lack of diversity in the nominees, a diverse range of entertainers will make up the list of presenters that evening. Among them are Whoopi Goldberg, Kevin Hart, Pharrell Williams and The Weeknd – who is nominated in the Best Original Song category for “Earned It.” The show will be hosted by Chris Rock, and will live air on ABC on Sunday, February 28. Check out the full list of presenters below. Will you be tuning in?
What Will Chris Rock Joke About During The Oscars; He Doesn’t Even Know
There has been so much scrutiny surrounding the upcoming Oscars ceremony for its lack of diversity. For a balance act (most would assume), Black actor Chris Rock has been awarded the privilege as host. While Rock himself has been called out for taking on the challenge, he has not pulled out and has yet to devise a monologue strategy, says his publicist Leslie Sloane. Hit the jump for more.
