Chris Rock does not hold back in his newly-released Netflix stand-up special “Chris Rock: Tambourine”, with him telling the audience that he cheated on his wife three times while on tour. Rock, 53, who divorced his ex-wife of 16 years, Malaak Compton, 48, in 2016, called himself an “a**hole” and said the last few years...
- 2/14/2018
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
For better or worse, the source of Chris Rock's best material is his own life. Chris Rock: Tamborine—the comedian's first stand-up special in 10 years—debuted on Netflix on Valentine's Day. Directed by Bo Burnham and filmed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, it showed Rock speaking candidly about the demise of his 18-year marriage to Malaak Compton. "The last few years have been crazy for me. Don't clap for that s--t unless you're a lawyer!" Rock laughed. "You don't wanna get divorced. You got somebody you love, hold tight. Commit." Admitting he was "not a good husband," the 53-year-old comedian confessed he slept with three different women on the...
- 2/14/2018
- E! Online
2017-05-08T05:41:35-07:00Did Chris Rock and Kerry Washington Have an Affair?
Rumors have swirled since Chris Rock revealed in a comedy routine he cheated on his ex-wife with three different women, including a big star. And sources tell the New York Post the famous fling was with “Scandal” star Kerry Washington.
A new Rolling Stone cover story reported Rock saying in a routine, “I was a piece of s–t,” of his marriage to ex-wife Malaak Compton-Rock. The mag adds that Rock “segues into his infidelities and gets disarmingly specific, describing three women: one famous, one semifamous and one a member of the retail class.”
A source told the newspaper: “He was cheating on his wife with Kerry when they were filming [‘I Think I Love My Wife’] about him, ironically, having fantasies of cheating on his wife. That went on for a while, for like six months, and she found out.
Rumors have swirled since Chris Rock revealed in a comedy routine he cheated on his ex-wife with three different women, including a big star. And sources tell the New York Post the famous fling was with “Scandal” star Kerry Washington.
A new Rolling Stone cover story reported Rock saying in a routine, “I was a piece of s–t,” of his marriage to ex-wife Malaak Compton-Rock. The mag adds that Rock “segues into his infidelities and gets disarmingly specific, describing three women: one famous, one semifamous and one a member of the retail class.”
A source told the newspaper: “He was cheating on his wife with Kerry when they were filming [‘I Think I Love My Wife’] about him, ironically, having fantasies of cheating on his wife. That went on for a while, for like six months, and she found out.
- 5/8/2017
- by EG
- Yidio
The latest Rolling Stone cover story examines comedian Chris Rock‘s life and comedy style following his bitter divorce.
Rock and Malaak Compton-Rock finalized their divorce last August, and Rolling Stone said divorce is a frequent “exit line” referenced in his comedic sets. The pair had announced the end of their nearly 20-year marriage in 2014, and spent the next two years hashing out the details of their divorce settlement – including the issue of child support.
Reporter Stephen Rodrick described a comedy set in October, just a few months after the divorce finalized, where Rock, 52, predicted President Trump’s win...
Rock and Malaak Compton-Rock finalized their divorce last August, and Rolling Stone said divorce is a frequent “exit line” referenced in his comedic sets. The pair had announced the end of their nearly 20-year marriage in 2014, and spent the next two years hashing out the details of their divorce settlement – including the issue of child support.
Reporter Stephen Rodrick described a comedy set in October, just a few months after the divorce finalized, where Rock, 52, predicted President Trump’s win...
- 5/6/2017
- by Katherine Richter
- PEOPLE.com
2017-05-04T07:56:06-07:00Chris Rock Admits to Infidelity
Chris Rock says he thought he could get away with cheating on his now ex-wife, Malaak Compton-Rock, because he was the breadwinner. The comedian discussed just that and more while talking candidly about his failed marriage in a new interview with Rolling Stone.
"Getting divorced, you have to f--king start over," he told the magazine. "You get to reset. It's not a breakdown, but something in your life broke down."
And he takes full responsibility for that break. During one of his recent shows on his Alimony Tour, Rolling Stone reports, the actor admitted he was a “piece of s--t” for cheating on his wife of 18 years and said that he thought he could get away with it because he made the money. He now realizes that’s not true.
Read the rest of this article at Us Weekly.
Chris Rock says he thought he could get away with cheating on his now ex-wife, Malaak Compton-Rock, because he was the breadwinner. The comedian discussed just that and more while talking candidly about his failed marriage in a new interview with Rolling Stone.
"Getting divorced, you have to f--king start over," he told the magazine. "You get to reset. It's not a breakdown, but something in your life broke down."
And he takes full responsibility for that break. During one of his recent shows on his Alimony Tour, Rolling Stone reports, the actor admitted he was a “piece of s--t” for cheating on his wife of 18 years and said that he thought he could get away with it because he made the money. He now realizes that’s not true.
Read the rest of this article at Us Weekly.
- 5/4/2017
- by EG
- Yidio
Chris Rock is opening up about his intense divorce.
The 52-year-old comedian and his ex wife, Malaak Compton-Rock, split in 2014 after 19 years of marriage, and their divorce was finalized last August. They share two daughters together, 12-year-old Zahara and 14-year-old Lola. Rock covers Rolling Stone's latest issue, and in the revealing cover story, talks about his complicated marriage.
The story includes bits of Rock's stand-up routines over the past few months, in which he says he was unfaithful during the relationship.
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"I was a piece of sh**," he tells the crowd during one comedy show.
According to the magazine, he later talks about his affairs and "gets disarmingly specific, describing three women: one famous, one semifamous, and one a member of the retail class." Now, the actor is clearly jaded to the idea of marriage.
"Would I ever...
The 52-year-old comedian and his ex wife, Malaak Compton-Rock, split in 2014 after 19 years of marriage, and their divorce was finalized last August. They share two daughters together, 12-year-old Zahara and 14-year-old Lola. Rock covers Rolling Stone's latest issue, and in the revealing cover story, talks about his complicated marriage.
The story includes bits of Rock's stand-up routines over the past few months, in which he says he was unfaithful during the relationship.
News: Chris Rock's Daughter's Girl Scout Cookies Brought Us 8 of the Greatest Moments in Oscar History
"I was a piece of sh**," he tells the crowd during one comedy show.
According to the magazine, he later talks about his affairs and "gets disarmingly specific, describing three women: one famous, one semifamous, and one a member of the retail class." Now, the actor is clearly jaded to the idea of marriage.
"Would I ever...
- 5/3/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Chris Rock truly wondered if he'd be able to come back into the comedy wordl after stepping away from it for several years. The comedian headed out on his "Total Blackout Tour" in February, marking his first full-scale world tour in nine years...and a lot had changed in that time. Most notably, he separated from his wife of 18 years, Malaak Compton-Rock, in 2014. Their divorce was finalized in 2016. He covers the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine, and though he jokingly calls the tour his "alimony tour," he gets serious when talking about life after divorce. "Getting divorced, you have to f--king start over," he said. "You get to reset. It's not a breakdown, but...
- 5/3/2017
- E! Online
After 19 years of marriage, Chris Rock has finally settled his bitter divorce from ex-wife Malaak Compton-Rock, which is among the topics he discusses in a candid interview with Rolling Stone. The Rs piece includes some of Rock’s stand-up routines he tested out at an NYC comedy club last year while working out material for his upcoming Netflix special, […]...
- 5/3/2017
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Chris Rock's divorce from his wife Malaak Compton-Rock has been finalized. The former couple finalized their divorce on Monday after appearing in front of a New Jersey judge, reports TMZ. The pair announced the end of their nearly 20-year marriage in 2014, and spent the next two years hashing out the details of their divorce settlement - including the issue of child support. Rock and Compton-Rock were in disagreement over whether the comedian should support a child whom Compton-Rock says was raised as their own for years. In Rock's original divorce filing on Dec. 23, 2015, the comedian, 50, stated the couple have just two children together.
- 8/23/2016
- by Jodi Guglielmi
- PEOPLE.com
After completing his Oscar hosting duties with a bang, Chris Rock headed out on the town with his two leading ladies: his new gal pal, Megalyn Echikunwoke, and his mom, Rosalie. The group posed for photographers before dropping by the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills on Sunday night. Still in his cream colored tuxedo jacket, the 51-year-old comedian had his arm wrapped around the actress, 32, who looked stunning in a semi-sheer white gown. Meanwhile, Rock's age defying mother Rosalie, 71, was dressed in a black, long sleeved sequined gown. Rock's highly anticipated monologue, which touched on diversity issues and poked fun at Hollywood,...
- 3/1/2016
- by Michael Miller, @write_miller
- PEOPLE.com
Chris Rock appears to have a new woman in his life.
Rock, 50, has been spending time with 32-year-old actress Megalyn Echikunwoke.
The two were seen together at Clive Davis' 40th annual pre-Grammy Awards gala on Sunday night.
Rock and the Arrow actress were all smiles as they sat next to each other at the dinner, even snapping a few selfies with Caitlyn Jenner and other fellow partygoers.
Echikunwoke posted a picture of herself on Monday, smiling in front of a bouquet of flowers and wearing the same pink dress she wore to the pre-Grammys party.
"My Valentine got me...
Rock, 50, has been spending time with 32-year-old actress Megalyn Echikunwoke.
The two were seen together at Clive Davis' 40th annual pre-Grammy Awards gala on Sunday night.
Rock and the Arrow actress were all smiles as they sat next to each other at the dinner, even snapping a few selfies with Caitlyn Jenner and other fellow partygoers.
Echikunwoke posted a picture of herself on Monday, smiling in front of a bouquet of flowers and wearing the same pink dress she wore to the pre-Grammys party.
"My Valentine got me...
- 2/17/2016
- by Jodi Guglielmi, @JodiGug3
- People.com - TV Watch
Chris Rock appears to have a new woman in his life. Rock, 50, has been spending time with 32-year-old actress Megalyn Echikunwoke. The two were seen together at Clive Davis' 40th annual pre-Grammy Awards gala on Sunday night. Rock and the Arrow actress were all smiles as they sat next to each other at the dinner, even snapping a few selfies with Caitlyn Jenner and other fellow partygoers. Echikunwoke posted a picture of herself on Monday, smiling in front of a bouquet of flowers and wearing the same pink dress she wore to the pre-Grammys party. "My Valentine got me...
- 2/17/2016
- by Jodi Guglielmi, @JodiGug3
- PEOPLE.com
Chris Rock appears to have a new woman in his life. Rock, 50, has been spending time with 32-year-old actress Megalyn Echikunwoke. The two were seen together at Clive Davis' 40th annual pre-Grammy Awards gala on Sunday night. Rock and the Arrow actress were all smiles as they sat next to each other at the dinner, even snapping a few selfies with Caitlyn Jenner and other fellow partygoers. Echikunwoke posted a picture of herself on Monday, smiling in front of a bouquet of flowers and wearing the same pink dress she wore to the pre-Grammys party. "My Valentine got me...
- 2/17/2016
- by Jodi Guglielmi, @JodiGug3
- PEOPLE.com
Chris Rock's ex-wife, Malaak Compton-Rock, is denying reports that claim she is being investigated for housing a child illegally in the United States.
In a new statement to People released by her lawyer, David Aronson of Aronson, Mayefsky & Sloan, Compton-Rock, 46, maintains that the young girl, Ntombi, 7, is in the U.S. legally, and with the consent of her birth parents in South Africa.
"The tabloid reports are false and outrageous. Malaak has never been contacted about an investigation of any sort. The welfare and livelihood of this child has always been of utmost importance to the entire Rock family.
In a new statement to People released by her lawyer, David Aronson of Aronson, Mayefsky & Sloan, Compton-Rock, 46, maintains that the young girl, Ntombi, 7, is in the U.S. legally, and with the consent of her birth parents in South Africa.
"The tabloid reports are false and outrageous. Malaak has never been contacted about an investigation of any sort. The welfare and livelihood of this child has always been of utmost importance to the entire Rock family.
- 12/1/2015
- by Jodi Guglielmi and Liz McNeil
- People.com - TV Watch
Chris Rock and wife Malaak Compton-Rock announced their divorce nearly a year ago but things are far from settled between the two. The estranged pair are at loggerheads over alimony, child support and whether or not Rock is obliged to provide financial care for a child who, as Malaak told People in a statement, was […]
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- 11/27/2015
- by Patrick Culhane
- Uinterview
Chris Rock is one of the world’s funniest, most gifted standups but he’s never made a decent movie – until now. He talks about his new film Top Five, divorce, Kanye – and America’s race problem
Chris Rock arrives at the Guardian Us office in New York looking more like an intern turning up for work experience than the man widely agreed to be one of the greatest standup comedians of all time. This is partly because, even though he has been famous since the early 90s, he carries none of the usual baggage of an American celebrity. He has come from his home in New Jersey on his own, and with no “Look at me, I’m famous!” attitude. But it is also partly because, despite turning 50, he has the slight build of a teenager.
“Still skinny. I work out now, because you have to when you’re single,...
Chris Rock arrives at the Guardian Us office in New York looking more like an intern turning up for work experience than the man widely agreed to be one of the greatest standup comedians of all time. This is partly because, even though he has been famous since the early 90s, he carries none of the usual baggage of an American celebrity. He has come from his home in New Jersey on his own, and with no “Look at me, I’m famous!” attitude. But it is also partly because, despite turning 50, he has the slight build of a teenager.
“Still skinny. I work out now, because you have to when you’re single,...
- 5/7/2015
- by Hadley Freeman
- The Guardian - Film News
Out with the old and in with the new! Some stars are ending the year by ending their marriages, but there's still hope for several couples in the new year. Et is taking you through 2014's celebrity splits and engagements.
The Bad News
1. Chris Rock & Malaak Compton-Rock: Chris, 49, and Malaak, 45, are divorcing after more than 18 years of marriage. In divorce papers filed by Chris, he cites irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. There could be a potential custody battle ahead as the couple share two daughters together (Lola, 12, and Zahra, 10) but a source close to the couple tells People that Malaak is not likely to ask for sole custody.
News: The Big Splits of 2014
2. Jeremy Renner & Sonni Pacheco: Sonni filed for divorce from Jeremy, 43, just two months shy of their one-year wedding anniversary. In court papers filed by Sonni, she cites irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. While there was...
The Bad News
1. Chris Rock & Malaak Compton-Rock: Chris, 49, and Malaak, 45, are divorcing after more than 18 years of marriage. In divorce papers filed by Chris, he cites irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. There could be a potential custody battle ahead as the couple share two daughters together (Lola, 12, and Zahra, 10) but a source close to the couple tells People that Malaak is not likely to ask for sole custody.
News: The Big Splits of 2014
2. Jeremy Renner & Sonni Pacheco: Sonni filed for divorce from Jeremy, 43, just two months shy of their one-year wedding anniversary. In court papers filed by Sonni, she cites irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. While there was...
- 12/31/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
Let's hope this isn't a foreshadow of anything ugly to come. In Chris Rock's divorce filing with the Superior Court of New Jersey, which was obtained by E! News, the actor and comedian claims that his soon-to-be ex-wife Malaak Compton-Rock has kept his daughters—Lola, 12, and Zahra, 10—away from him. "[Rock] is now and always has been a fully involved and participating parent in all aspects of the lives of these children and it is in their best interests for the parties to have joint custody and to equally share residential custody," the court documents state. "Notwithstanding that the parties have been separated, [Compton-Rock] has repeatedly refused to permit [Rock]...
- 12/31/2014
- E! Online
The divorce between Chris Rock and his wife of over 18 years, Malaak Compton-Rock, has the potential to get messy. In his divorce filing with the Superior Court of New Jersey, the Top Five director and star, 49, claims that Compton-Rock, 45, has kept his daughters - Lola, 12, and Zahra, 10 - away from him. According to the divorce papers obtained by People, Rock maintains that "[Compton-Rock] has repeatedly refused to permit [him] normal and usual access to the children, and has acted in a manner detrimental to the children's best interests." Compton-Rock released a statement to People through her lawyer contesting these claims. "Malaak...
- 12/30/2014
- by Gabrielle Olya, @GabyOlya
- PEOPLE.com
Just two months shy of their one-year wedding anniversary, Jeremy Renner's wife Sonni Pacheco has filed for divorce.
The American Hustle actor and Pacheco share a 21-month-old daughter named Ava Berlin, and according to new court documents obtained by Et, Pacheco is seeking spousal support and physical custody of their child.
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She cites "irreconcilable differences" as being the reason for her split from the 43-year-old actor in the Dec. 5 filing. While there was a prenup in place, the Canadian model is requesting that be disregarded based on "fraud." Pacheco also asks that her stolen passport, birth certificate and social security card be immediately returned in the documents.
The couple wed on Jan. 13 and Renner kept his marriage a secret up until an interview this past September with Capitol File. "I have tried to protect my family's privacy, my wife's privacy," he told the publication. "I don't need her to get hammered with my...
The American Hustle actor and Pacheco share a 21-month-old daughter named Ava Berlin, and according to new court documents obtained by Et, Pacheco is seeking spousal support and physical custody of their child.
Photos: 14 Secret Celebrity Weddings
She cites "irreconcilable differences" as being the reason for her split from the 43-year-old actor in the Dec. 5 filing. While there was a prenup in place, the Canadian model is requesting that be disregarded based on "fraud." Pacheco also asks that her stolen passport, birth certificate and social security card be immediately returned in the documents.
The couple wed on Jan. 13 and Renner kept his marriage a secret up until an interview this past September with Capitol File. "I have tried to protect my family's privacy, my wife's privacy," he told the publication. "I don't need her to get hammered with my...
- 12/30/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
Married more than 18 years before announcing their split this week, Chris Rock and Malaak Compton-Rock have experienced the best of times - his rise to comedy superstardom, the births of two daughters - and faced some very rough patches along the way. The two met in 1994 when Rock crashed an awards show, and they were married two years later on Nov. 23, 1996. "She's changed me," Rock told Ebony in 1997. "She's really calmed me down and centered my life." The Top Five director-writer-star. 49, and his wife, 45, have two daughters together, Lola Simone, 12, and Zahra Savannah, 10. In a June 2002 interview with O,...
- 12/30/2014
- by Gabrielle Olya, @GabyOlya
- PEOPLE.com
Married more than 18 years before announcing their split this week, Chris Rock and Malaak Compton-Rock have experienced the best of times - his rise to comedy superstardom, the births of two daughters - and faced some very rough patches along the way. The two met in 1994 when Rock crashed an awards show, and they were married two years later on Nov. 23, 1996. "She's changed me," Rock told Ebony in 1997. "She's really calmed me down and centered my life." The Top Five director-writer-star. 49, and his wife, 45, have two daughters together, Lola Simone, 12, and Zahra Savannah, 10. In a June 2002 interview with O,...
- 12/30/2014
- by Gabrielle Olya, @GabyOlya
- PEOPLE.com
They’ve been married for almost two decades, however Chris Rock and his wife Malaak Compton-Rock have decided to call it quits.Per a statement from the “Top Five” star’s lawyer, “Chris Rock has filed for divorce from his wife, Malaak, This is a personal matter and Chris requests privacy as he and Malaak work through this process and focus on their family.”
Ms. Compton-Rock also told press, “After much contemplation and 19 years of marriage, Chris and I have decided to go our separate ways. Being fortunate enough to lead a life of service by working with those most vulnerable makes me well aware of life’s blessings, even when faced with difficulties.”
“While recognizing that this is a significant change, my children remain at the center of my life and their well-being is my top priority. It is in this spirit that I sincerely ask that their...
Ms. Compton-Rock also told press, “After much contemplation and 19 years of marriage, Chris and I have decided to go our separate ways. Being fortunate enough to lead a life of service by working with those most vulnerable makes me well aware of life’s blessings, even when faced with difficulties.”
“While recognizing that this is a significant change, my children remain at the center of my life and their well-being is my top priority. It is in this spirit that I sincerely ask that their...
- 12/29/2014
- GossipCenter
After 18 years of marriage, Chris Rock and his wife Malaak Compton-Rock have decided to divorce. The couple married in November 1996 and share daughters Lola, 12, and Zahra, 10. "Chris Rock has filed for divorce from his wife, Malaak," Rock's rep tells Us. "This is a personal matter and Chris requests privacy as he and Malaak work through this process and focus on their family." In 2006 the New York Daily News reported that Rock, 49, had filed for divorce, but weeks later the site reported that [...]...
- 12/29/2014
- Us Weekly
Everything is going well for Chris Rock in the theaters, thanks to his new comedy Top Five, but not so much on the home front. After nearly 20 years of marriage with wife Malaak Compton-Rock – a philanthropist and founder of the nonprofit styleWORKS – the two have decided to call it quits.
On Sunday, Malaak put out a statement regarding the issue. “After much contemplation and 19 years of marriage, Chris and I have decided to go our separate ways,” she says. “Being fortunate enough to lead a life of service by working with those most vulnerable makes me well aware of life’s blessings, even when faced with difficulties. She goes on to add, “While recognizing that this is a significant change, my children remain at the center of my life and their well-being is my top priority. It is in this spirit that I sincerely ask that their privacy and...
On Sunday, Malaak put out a statement regarding the issue. “After much contemplation and 19 years of marriage, Chris and I have decided to go our separate ways,” she says. “Being fortunate enough to lead a life of service by working with those most vulnerable makes me well aware of life’s blessings, even when faced with difficulties. She goes on to add, “While recognizing that this is a significant change, my children remain at the center of my life and their well-being is my top priority. It is in this spirit that I sincerely ask that their privacy and...
- 12/28/2014
- by Kyle Hodge
- TheFabLife - Movies
Everything is going well for Chris Rock in the theaters, thanks to his new comedy Top Five, but not so much on the home front. After nearly 20 years of marriage with wife Malaak Compton-Rock – a philanthropist and founder of the nonprofit styleWORKS – the two have decided to call it quits.
On Sunday, Malaak put out a statement regarding the issue. “After much contemplation and 19 years of marriage, Chris and I have decided to go our separate ways,” she says. “Being fortunate enough to lead a life of service by working with those most vulnerable makes me well aware of life’s blessings, even when faced with difficulties. She goes on to add, “While recognizing that this is a significant change, my children remain at the center of my life and their well-being is my top priority. It is in this spirit that I sincerely ask that their privacy and...
On Sunday, Malaak put out a statement regarding the issue. “After much contemplation and 19 years of marriage, Chris and I have decided to go our separate ways,” she says. “Being fortunate enough to lead a life of service by working with those most vulnerable makes me well aware of life’s blessings, even when faced with difficulties. She goes on to add, “While recognizing that this is a significant change, my children remain at the center of my life and their well-being is my top priority. It is in this spirit that I sincerely ask that their privacy and...
- 12/28/2014
- by Kyle Hodge
- VH1.com
Chris Rock and Malaak Compton-Rock are divorcing after 19 years of marriage.
In a statement obtained by People, Malaak says, "After much contemplation and 19 years of marriage, Chris and I have decided to go our separate ways."
The comedian's lawyer, Robert S. Cohen, confirmed the divorce filing. "Chris Rock has filed for divorce from his wife, Malaak, This is a personal matter and Chris requests privacy as he and Malaak work through this process and focus on their family," he said in a statement to the magazine.
Watch: Chris Rock on Bet's 'Real Husbands'
Malak also requested privacy during the difficult time in her statement, "While recognizing that this is a significant change, my children remain at the center of my life and their well-being is my top priority. It is in this spirit that I sincerely ask that their privacy and the privacy of our family be respected during this transition in our lives."
Chris has two...
In a statement obtained by People, Malaak says, "After much contemplation and 19 years of marriage, Chris and I have decided to go our separate ways."
The comedian's lawyer, Robert S. Cohen, confirmed the divorce filing. "Chris Rock has filed for divorce from his wife, Malaak, This is a personal matter and Chris requests privacy as he and Malaak work through this process and focus on their family," he said in a statement to the magazine.
Watch: Chris Rock on Bet's 'Real Husbands'
Malak also requested privacy during the difficult time in her statement, "While recognizing that this is a significant change, my children remain at the center of my life and their well-being is my top priority. It is in this spirit that I sincerely ask that their privacy and the privacy of our family be respected during this transition in our lives."
Chris has two...
- 12/28/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
Chris Rock and Malaak Compton are divorcing, the couple confirmed on Sunday. "After much contemplation and 19 years of marriage, Chris and I have decided to go our separate ways," Malaak said in a statement released to the press, adding that her philanthropy work for her nonprofit styleWorks gives her perspective on the split. "Being fortunate enough to lead a life of service by working with those most vulnerable makes me well aware of life's blessings, even when faced with difficulties." Chris and Malaak married in 1996 and share two daughters, Lola Simone and Zahra Savannah. Malaak mentioned their children in her announcement, saying, "While recognizing that this is a significant change, my children remain at the center of my life and their well-being is my top priority. It is in this spirit that I sincerely ask that their privacy and the privacy of our family be respected during this transition in our lives.
- 12/28/2014
- by Nick-Maslow
- Popsugar.com
Oh, did you think that, with only three days left to go in 2014, we were finally out of the woods? Nope. In sad celebrity news, Chris Rock and wife Malaak Compton-Rock are getting a divorce after almost 20 years of marriage. "After much contemplation and 19 years of marriage, Chris and I have decided to go our separate ways," Compton-Rock said in a statement Sunday. "Being fortunate enough to lead a life of service by working with those most vulnerable makes me well aware of life's blessings, even when faced with difficulties." Chris Rock confirmed the couple's split through his lawyer, Robert S. Cohen. It must be a bittersweet year for Rock, who had a career renaissance with Top Five. Here's to happier times in 2015. ...
- 12/28/2014
- by E. Alex Jung
- Vulture
Chris Rock's marriage is kaput -- he's filed to divorce his wife of nearly 20 years. Malaak Compton-Rock released a statement Sunday to People saying, "After much contemplation and 19 years of marriage, Chris and I have decided to go our separate ways."She adds, "While recognizing that this is a significant change, my children remain at the center of my life and their well-being is my top priority."Chris' lawyer confirmed he's already filed docs.
- 12/28/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Chris Rock and his wife are divorcing after nearly 20 years together. "After much contemplation and 19 years of marriage, Chris and I have decided to go our separate ways," Malaak Compton-Rock, a philanthropist and founder of the nonprofit styleWorks, said in a statement Sunday. "Being fortunate enough to lead a life of service by working with those most vulnerable makes me well aware of life's blessings, even when faced with difficulties. "While recognizing that this is a significant change, my children remain at the center of my life and their well-being is my top priority. It is in this spirit...
- 12/28/2014
- by Michele Corriston, @mcorriston
- PEOPLE.com
Nearly 20 years ago, Chris Rock's popularity skyrocketed. Today, he's still at the top of his game.
After stints on "Saturday Night Live" and "In Living Color" and no film offers in sight, Rock thought he was already washed up. The young comedian went back to the drawing board, toured the country as a stand-up, and the result was "Bring the Pain." The 1996 stand-up special transformed Rock from "that guy" to "the guy" nearly overnight -- but he still never shined on the big screen. By nearly all accounts, though, that's all changed this winter. "Top Five" finds the comedian at the top of his game (no pun intended), a critically acclaimed feature written by, directed by, and starring Rock.
From his famous mentor to his rough school days, here are 21 things you probably don't know about Chris Rock.
1. Chris Rock was born February 7, 1965 in Andrews, South Carolina to Rosalie Tingman and Julius Rock.
After stints on "Saturday Night Live" and "In Living Color" and no film offers in sight, Rock thought he was already washed up. The young comedian went back to the drawing board, toured the country as a stand-up, and the result was "Bring the Pain." The 1996 stand-up special transformed Rock from "that guy" to "the guy" nearly overnight -- but he still never shined on the big screen. By nearly all accounts, though, that's all changed this winter. "Top Five" finds the comedian at the top of his game (no pun intended), a critically acclaimed feature written by, directed by, and starring Rock.
From his famous mentor to his rough school days, here are 21 things you probably don't know about Chris Rock.
1. Chris Rock was born February 7, 1965 in Andrews, South Carolina to Rosalie Tingman and Julius Rock.
- 12/12/2014
- by Jonny Black
- Moviefone
Chris Rock is getting more candid -- and serious -- than ever.
The 49-year-old comedian recently gave one of his most in-depth interviews ever to New York Magazine, not holding back on topics ranging from the recent rape allegations against Bill Cosby, his thoughts on female comedians and race relations in America.
When asked if any comedian was ever "disdainful" to him when he was first starting out in his career, Chris quickly calls out Cosby.
"I mean, maybe Cosby early on, but he turned pretty quick," he shares.
Commenting on the recent multiple sexual assault accusations against the 77-year-old comedian, Chris goes so far as to liken the situation to the deaths of Joan Rivers and Robin Williams.
"I grew up on Cosby," Chris says. "I love Cosby, and I just hope it's not true. It's a weird year for comedy. We lost Robin, we lost Joan, and we kind of lost Cosby."
As for Rivers...
The 49-year-old comedian recently gave one of his most in-depth interviews ever to New York Magazine, not holding back on topics ranging from the recent rape allegations against Bill Cosby, his thoughts on female comedians and race relations in America.
When asked if any comedian was ever "disdainful" to him when he was first starting out in his career, Chris quickly calls out Cosby.
"I mean, maybe Cosby early on, but he turned pretty quick," he shares.
Commenting on the recent multiple sexual assault accusations against the 77-year-old comedian, Chris goes so far as to liken the situation to the deaths of Joan Rivers and Robin Williams.
"I grew up on Cosby," Chris says. "I love Cosby, and I just hope it's not true. It's a weird year for comedy. We lost Robin, we lost Joan, and we kind of lost Cosby."
As for Rivers...
- 12/1/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
Chris Rock admits being a family man has changed his stand-up act. The '2 Days In New York' star admits having his daughters Lola Simone, 10, and eight-year-old Zahra Savannah with his wife Malaak Compton-Rock, has influenced his comedy routine for the better as he is an expert on the perils of fatherhood and having a demanding wife. He mused: 'Does having a wife and kids change your act? Yes, but only in the best way. It gives you weight and authority. It also makes you closer to the audience because the audience is married and has kids. People without kids know nothing about kids. Jokes about your kids are always better than jokes about your brother's...
- 12/11/2012
- Monsters and Critics
Chris Rock admits being a family man has changed his stand-up act. The '2 Days In New York' star admits having his daughters Lola Simone, 10, and eight-year-old Zahra Savannah with his wife Malaak Compton-Rock, has influenced his comedy routine for the better as he is an expert on the perils of fatherhood and having a demanding wife. He mused: ''Does having a wife and kids change your act? Yes, but only in the best way. It gives you weight and authority. It also makes you closer to the audience because the audience is married and has kids. People without kids...
- 12/11/2012
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Chris Rock wants to legalise cannabis. The 47-year-old comedian - who has daughters Lola Simone, 10, and eight-year-old Zahra Savannah with his wife Malaak Compton-Rock - is in favour of making marijuana legal in the Us because he believes it is ultimately a harmless drug. Chris insists comic star Seth Rogen - a prolific weed smoker who was named Stoner of the Year in February - is proof you can be a cannabis user and have a successful life. In an interview with Vanity Fair magazine, he said: 'I'm all for the legalisation of weed. I have two daughters, but we all know that alcohol is worse and legal. Seth Rogen is a productive member of society. Mel Gibson...
- 12/10/2012
- Monsters and Critics
Chris Rock wants to legalise cannabis. The 47-year-old comedian - who has daughters Lola Simone, 10, and eight-year-old Zahra Savannah with his wife Malaak Compton-Rock - is in favour of making marijuana legal in the Us because he believes it is ultimately a harmless drug. Chris insists comic star Seth Rogen - a prolific weed smoker who was named Stoner of the Year in February - is proof you can be a cannabis user and have a successful life. In an interview with Vanity Fair magazine, he said: ''I'm all for the legalisation of weed. I have two daughters, but we all...
- 12/10/2012
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Chris Rock had ''water balloons with p**s'' thrown at him when he went to school. The 47-year-old comedian - who has been married to Malaak Compton-Rock for 15 years - admits his school life was not easy and he was bullied constantly in the early 1970s for being the only black person at his educational establishment. He said: ''I was bussed to a school in Gerristen Beach in Brooklyn in 1972. I was one of the first black kids in the history of the school. ''There were parents with signs, 'N****r go home'. For all intents and purposes the United States...
- 7/29/2012
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Chris Rock had 'water balloons with p**s' thrown at him when he went to school. The 47-year-old comedian - who has been married to Malaak Compton-Rock for 15 years - admits his school life was not easy and he was bullied constantly in the early 1970s for being the only black person at his educational establishment. He said: 'I was bussed to a school in Gerristen Beach in Brooklyn in 1972. I was one of the first black kids in the history of the school. 'There were parents with signs, 'N****r go home'. For all intents and purposes the United States had been practicing apartheid until 1968. I was spit on every day. I had water balloons with...
- 7/29/2012
- Monsters and Critics
Essential Viewing: The Weeek in Pictures 4/8/2011Essential ViewingThis week, Tinseltown was full of energy with celebs busy attending -- and hosting -- star-studded affairs.Plenty of folks were seen dressed to the nines attending hot events such as Steve Harvey's 2nd Annual Steve Harvey Foundation Gala and Toni Braxton's "Braxton Family Values" premiere. We also caught a glimpse of celebs working hard on set such as Will Smith filming in NYC, and Jill Scott and Eve rockin it out in Philly. Check out our favorite photos of the week inside!Jill Scott and EveJill Scott and Eve combine glam and edgy chic while performing at the Jill Scott music video shoot for her new single " Shame" in Philadelphia.Marsha AmbrosiusMarsha Ambrosius stops by the Essence office.Her gorgeous eyes and curly hair are so beautiful in person! We loved having her come visit.Swizz Beatz, Alicia Keys and...
- 4/8/2011
- Essence
Susan Sarandon will join Mary-Louise Parker as host of a very special celebrity charity ping-pong tournament in New York later this month.
The Ping-Pong Ball will benefit Hope North – a 40-acre campus in northern Uganda where refugees, orphans and escaped child soldiers find a place to call home – and will feature live music from Rufus Wainwright, Josh Ritter, Jesse Malin, Martha Wainwright, Charlie Mars and Hope North founder Okello Kelo Sam. There will also be an auction hosted by Ryan Willard.
The host committee for the event includes Forest Whitaker, Chris Rock, Malaak Compton-Rock, Julianne Moore, Adrian Grenier and many more.
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The Ping-Pong Ball will benefit Hope North – a 40-acre campus in northern Uganda where refugees, orphans and escaped child soldiers find a place to call home – and will feature live music from Rufus Wainwright, Josh Ritter, Jesse Malin, Martha Wainwright, Charlie Mars and Hope North founder Okello Kelo Sam. There will also be an auction hosted by Ryan Willard.
The host committee for the event includes Forest Whitaker, Chris Rock, Malaak Compton-Rock, Julianne Moore, Adrian Grenier and many more.
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- 3/14/2011
- Look to the Stars
The 42 annual NAACP Image Awards nominations were announced Wednesday (Jan. 12) by actresses Kimberly Elisa and Sanaa Lathan, rapper 50 Cent, singer Smokey Robinson and actors Columbus Short and Affion Crockett at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, CA.
ABC and NBC led the TV categories with 18 nominations each, followed by CBS and the Lifetime Movie Network with 10 apiece. "Grey's Anatomy" and "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" tied at five noms apiece, while "For Colored Girls" topped all other movies or TV series with seven nominations. Tyler Perry's film and television projects had a combined total of 20 nominations.
The entire list of nominees is as follows:
Television
Outstanding Comedy Series
• "30 Rock" (NBC)
• "Are We There Yet?" (TBS)
• "Glee" (Fox)
• "Modern Family" (ABC)
• "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" (TBS)
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
• David Mann - "Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns" (TBS)
• Dulé Hill - "Psych" (USA)
• Lavan Davis...
ABC and NBC led the TV categories with 18 nominations each, followed by CBS and the Lifetime Movie Network with 10 apiece. "Grey's Anatomy" and "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" tied at five noms apiece, while "For Colored Girls" topped all other movies or TV series with seven nominations. Tyler Perry's film and television projects had a combined total of 20 nominations.
The entire list of nominees is as follows:
Television
Outstanding Comedy Series
• "30 Rock" (NBC)
• "Are We There Yet?" (TBS)
• "Glee" (Fox)
• "Modern Family" (ABC)
• "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" (TBS)
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
• David Mann - "Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns" (TBS)
• Dulé Hill - "Psych" (USA)
• Lavan Davis...
- 1/12/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
The 42 annual NAACP Image Awards nominations were announced Wednesday (Jan. 12) by actresses Kimberly Elisa and Sanaa Lathan, rapper 50 Cent, singer Smokey Robinson and actors Columbus Short and Affion Crockett at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, CA.
The awards celebrate the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film. The awards will air live Friday, March 4 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on Fox.
ABC and NBC led the TV categories with 18 nominations each, followed by CBS and the Lifetime Movie Network with 10 apiece. Lionsgate led the film categories with seven nominations and For Searchlight followed with six. "For Colored Girls" topped all other movies or TV series with seven nominations. Tyler Perry's film and television projects had a combined total of 20 nominations.
The entire list of nominees is as follows:
Motion Picture
Outstanding Motion Picture
• "For Colored Girls" (Lionsgate/34th Street...
The awards celebrate the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film. The awards will air live Friday, March 4 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on Fox.
ABC and NBC led the TV categories with 18 nominations each, followed by CBS and the Lifetime Movie Network with 10 apiece. Lionsgate led the film categories with seven nominations and For Searchlight followed with six. "For Colored Girls" topped all other movies or TV series with seven nominations. Tyler Perry's film and television projects had a combined total of 20 nominations.
The entire list of nominees is as follows:
Motion Picture
Outstanding Motion Picture
• "For Colored Girls" (Lionsgate/34th Street...
- 1/12/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
At 19, Marvelyn Brown met her Prince Charming, then she was diagnosed as HIV positive. She decided to dedicate her life to raising awareness about this preventable virus. She started going from school to school to tell her story, then town to town, then state to state, then worldwide. Now 26, Marvelyn is CEO of Marvelous Connections, which houses her activist efforts, and she also serves as a consultant to other organizations on HIV/AIDS issues. She's spoken about her experiences in almost every state and around the world from Mexico to Rwanda. She also wrote a 2008 memoir, The Naked Truth: Young, Beautiful and (HIV) Positive, she's told her story on Oprah's couch, and even won a 2007 Emmy Award for an AIDS public service announcement. Marvelyn shared her remarkable story and passion, and told us why she's proud to be a member of this Change Generation.
What's your big idea?...
What's your big idea?...
- 1/6/2011
- by David D. Burstein
- Fast Company
Chris Rock is set to strip off to bring Mariska Hargitay breakfast in bed - the actress bid $25,000 at a charity auction to have the comic serve her in the nude. The "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" star was among the guests attending the Children's Defense Fund benefit in New York City on Monday, December 6 night.
Rock helped raise money by offering to serve a winning bidder breakfast, and when auctioneer Ali Wentworth failed to secure a huge donation for the prize, the clever saleswoman upped the odds by insisting he carry out the task naked.
According to the New York Daily News, she told the crowd, "Okay, if you donate $25,000, Chris Rock will bring you breakfast in bed. Chris Rock will deliver breakfast in bed naked if you donate $25,000." The risque offer received the backing of Rock's wife and board member Malaak Compton-Rock, who shouted out, "He'll do it!
Rock helped raise money by offering to serve a winning bidder breakfast, and when auctioneer Ali Wentworth failed to secure a huge donation for the prize, the clever saleswoman upped the odds by insisting he carry out the task naked.
According to the New York Daily News, she told the crowd, "Okay, if you donate $25,000, Chris Rock will bring you breakfast in bed. Chris Rock will deliver breakfast in bed naked if you donate $25,000." The risque offer received the backing of Rock's wife and board member Malaak Compton-Rock, who shouted out, "He'll do it!
- 12/9/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Chris Rock is set to strip off to bring Mariska Hargitay breakfast in bed - the actress bid $25,000 (£16,600) at a charity auction to have the comic serve her in the nude.
The Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star was among the guests attending the Children's Defense Fund benefit in New York City on Monday night.
Rock helped raise money by offering to serve a winning bidder breakfast, and when auctioneer Ali Wentworth failed to secure a huge donation for the prize, the clever saleswoman upped the odds by insisting he carry out the task naked.
According to the New York Daily News, she told the crowd, "Okay, if you donate $25,000, Chris Rock will bring you breakfast in bed. Chris Rock will deliver breakfast in bed naked if you donate $25,000."
The risque offer received the backing of Rock's wife and board member Malaak Compton-Rock, who shouted out, "He'll do it!"
The lot was finally sold to Hargitay, with Wentworth warning the absent funnyman, "Chris, get ready to get naked for Mariska Hargitay!"...
The Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star was among the guests attending the Children's Defense Fund benefit in New York City on Monday night.
Rock helped raise money by offering to serve a winning bidder breakfast, and when auctioneer Ali Wentworth failed to secure a huge donation for the prize, the clever saleswoman upped the odds by insisting he carry out the task naked.
According to the New York Daily News, she told the crowd, "Okay, if you donate $25,000, Chris Rock will bring you breakfast in bed. Chris Rock will deliver breakfast in bed naked if you donate $25,000."
The risque offer received the backing of Rock's wife and board member Malaak Compton-Rock, who shouted out, "He'll do it!"
The lot was finally sold to Hargitay, with Wentworth warning the absent funnyman, "Chris, get ready to get naked for Mariska Hargitay!"...
- 12/8/2010
- WENN
Essence magazine hosted the Fierce & Fabulous Awards luncheon honoring extraordinary women as featured in its commemorative 40th Anniversary September issue earlier this week.
The Fierce & Fabulous Awards luncheon was an invitation-only, red-carpet event honoring exceptional women who are making a difference in the world. Host Tracee Ellis Ross was the afternoon’s host which included a key note address from Diahann Carroll and special remarks from Governor David Paterson. Essence President Michelle Ebanks and Editor-in-Chief Angela Burt-Murray were on hand to pay tribute to each of the honorees in the room as they were presented with medals by Girls Inc. and the Young Women’s Leadership School.
Some of the stars to attend the event included Naomi Campbell, Gayle King, Gabrielle Union, Kerry Washington (Honoree), Sherri Shepherd, Malaak Compton-Rock and many more.
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The Fierce & Fabulous Awards luncheon was an invitation-only, red-carpet event honoring exceptional women who are making a difference in the world. Host Tracee Ellis Ross was the afternoon’s host which included a key note address from Diahann Carroll and special remarks from Governor David Paterson. Essence President Michelle Ebanks and Editor-in-Chief Angela Burt-Murray were on hand to pay tribute to each of the honorees in the room as they were presented with medals by Girls Inc. and the Young Women’s Leadership School.
Some of the stars to attend the event included Naomi Campbell, Gayle King, Gabrielle Union, Kerry Washington (Honoree), Sherri Shepherd, Malaak Compton-Rock and many more.
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- 9/15/2010
- Look to the Stars
Lifestyle expert Bevy Smith and Ambi hosted a private dinner in honor of CNN anchor Soledad O'Brien's education foundation, The Soledad O'Brien and Brad Raymond Family Foundation.Activist Malaak Compton Rock, Studio Museum of Harlem director Thelma Golden, educator Steve Perry, actor Anthony Mackie and businesswoman Crystal Anthony-McCrary were a few of the friends who came to share a toast to O'Brien's efforts...
- 7/28/2010
- Essence
Clever and funny, Chris Rock's film about the hairstyles of African-American women makes the cut
Can it be true that African-American men prefer to have sex with white women because they're allowed to touch their hair? This is one of the many questions asked by comic Chris Rock in this funny, incisive, eye-opener of a documentary about the complex and ideologically fraught state of black women's hair in today's Us. He meets prominent black women and men – and their hairdressers – in an attempt to get past the cultural frizz of contemporary hair and reach the scalp of truth. Rock is a great interviewer: droll, probing, never condescending and, above all, funny. It is a film to be compared with the likable British movie on the same subject: Afro-Saxons, by Mark Currie and Rachel Wang.
The starting point for Rock is what he sees as the extraordinary phenomenon of...
Can it be true that African-American men prefer to have sex with white women because they're allowed to touch their hair? This is one of the many questions asked by comic Chris Rock in this funny, incisive, eye-opener of a documentary about the complex and ideologically fraught state of black women's hair in today's Us. He meets prominent black women and men – and their hairdressers – in an attempt to get past the cultural frizz of contemporary hair and reach the scalp of truth. Rock is a great interviewer: droll, probing, never condescending and, above all, funny. It is a film to be compared with the likable British movie on the same subject: Afro-Saxons, by Mark Currie and Rachel Wang.
The starting point for Rock is what he sees as the extraordinary phenomenon of...
- 6/24/2010
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
Malaak Compton-Rock will be a presenter at a special event in Washington DC next week, to recognize and celebrate the top League schools, teams and students from the 2009-2010 school year.
The League, a national service organization that empowers youth to “get in the game” of giving and making a positive difference in their community and world, will honor top performers and philanthropists during its third annual National Awards & Recognition event. The ceremony will include the presentation of the first-ever Parade Magazine All-America Service Team (comprised of 15 high school students from across the nation), as well as recognition of The League champion national teams, schools and districts. In just three years, The League has registered hundreds of schools and classrooms — contributing more than $10 million in time, talent and treasure to communities across the country.
Attending the event will be Arne Duncan, Us Secretary of Education, as well as CNN...
The League, a national service organization that empowers youth to “get in the game” of giving and making a positive difference in their community and world, will honor top performers and philanthropists during its third annual National Awards & Recognition event. The ceremony will include the presentation of the first-ever Parade Magazine All-America Service Team (comprised of 15 high school students from across the nation), as well as recognition of The League champion national teams, schools and districts. In just three years, The League has registered hundreds of schools and classrooms — contributing more than $10 million in time, talent and treasure to communities across the country.
Attending the event will be Arne Duncan, Us Secretary of Education, as well as CNN...
- 6/18/2010
- Look to the Stars
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