Chris Rock: ‘Anyone who says “words hurt” has never been punched in the face’ Comedian referred to the incident as he arrived on stage at the Royal Albert Hall in London The Independent UK · May 13, 2022
Chris Rock at the Royal Albert Hall review: as piercing as ever, but could do with a bit of sharpening up Rock dealt with the big issues mostly with aplomb but a few of his jokes had a distinctly old-fashioned feel Evening Standard · May 13, 2022
Chris Rock: Ego Death review – taking the temperature of a ‘near-destroyed’ America Royal Albert Hall, LondonThe standup returns to the stage on fine form, though one might wish The Slap was addressed, not glossed The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2022
Chris Rock in a hard place: will he make comedy gold out of Will Smith’s slap? As his hotly anticipated tour arrives in the UK, audiences are wondering whether Rock will share some freshly minted material on the Oscars bust-up The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2022
Trading Card Company Sells Out Memorabilia Card Featuring Will Smith, Chris Rock: Here Are The Details Movie collectors could have a new piece of can't-miss memorabilia thanks to a trading card from Leaf. What Happened: Leaf Trading Cards offered a limited time trading card featuring worn materials from both Will Smith and Chris Rock. Benzinga · May 10, 2022
Will Smith ‘has been going to therapy after slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars’ The actor has also reportedly been at a retreat in India focusing on spirituality, yoga and meditation in the wake of the fall out Evening Standard · May 9, 2022
Chris Rock jokes he's 'got his hearing back' after Will Smith Oscars' slap Chris Rock cracked jokes about his recover from thatWill Smith Oscar's slap as he took to the stage at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on the latest leg of his comedy tour Daily Mirror · May 9, 2022
BAFTAs 2022 host Richard Ayoade's famous wife and link to acting dynasty Fresh from his BAFTAs hosting gig, we take a look at Richard Ayoade famous relatives, thanks to his wife Lydia Daily Mirror · May 8, 2022
BAFTAs host Richard Ayoade makes savage dig at Will Smith over Oscars slap BAFTA TV Awards host Richard Ayoade took at aim at Will Smith over his infamous Oscars slap in March Daily Mirror · May 8, 2022
Bafta TV Awards 2022: Richard Ayoade makes joke about Will Smith slap in opening monologue Comedian couldn’t resist quipping about Smith slapping Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars The Independent UK · May 8, 2022
Opinion: For comedians, safety is a growing concern NPR's Scott Simon wonders if comedians are at increased risk for assault these days, given Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock and an incident this week involving Dave Chappelle. WEKU · May 7, 2022
From Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness to The Big Conn: a complete guide to this week’s entertainment Whether you’re up for a mystical trip through time and space or fancy a spot of white-collar crime, our critics have you covered for the next seven days The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2022
At secret show, Dave Chappelle recounts meeting attacker, shares rationale Comedian Dave Chappelle on Thursday talked about meeting with his alleged attacker and shared what he believes is the man’s motive for tackling him onstage Tuesday at the Hollywood Bowl. Los Angeles Times · May 6, 2022
Kevin Hart calls Dave Chappelle a 'professional' as he weighs in on stage attack Comedian Kevin Hart has shown support for Dave Chappelle after the attack at the Hollywood Bowl's Netflix is a Joke festival Daily Mirror · May 6, 2022
The Independent UK · May 6, 2022 Will Smith: In-depth interview to air on David Letterman’s Netflix series Interview was filmed before Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars
Daily Mirror · May 6, 2022 Will Smith to appear in David Letterman interview shortly after Chris Rock slap Will Smith's chat with David Letterman is set to be aired on May 20th as part of a six-part series for My Next Guest Needs No Introduction
Sports Illustrated · May 6, 2022 Former NFL Star Speaks About Dave Chappelle Incident Marcellus Wiley spoke about what it was like being in attendance when the comedian was tackled on stage.
Evening Standard · May 5, 2022 Dave Chappelle suspect will not face felony charge after Hollywood Bowl attack The suspect accused of tackling Dave Chappelle on stage at the Hollywood Bowl will not face felony charges, it has been announced.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 5, 2022 Man who tackled Dave Chappelle on stage will not face felony charges The case has been referred to the Los Angeles city attorney’s office, which prosecutes misdemeanors within the city.
Los Angeles Times · May 5, 2022 Chappelle 'felt good' his friends broke attacker's arm, but not everyone's laughing Even if Dave Chappelle was shaken after being attacked by a man onstage at the Hollywood Bowl on Tuesday, he continued to joke about the shocking incident at the show and reportedly at its after-party.
The Independent UK · May 5, 2022 No felony charge for man who tackled Dave Chappelle on stage Los Angeles County prosecutors say the man arrested on suspicion of tackling comedian Dave Chappelle during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl will not be charged with any felonies
Tribune News Service · May 5, 2022 Howie Mandel says Will Smith slapping Chris Rock ‘opened the floodgates’ for Dave Chappelle attack The attack on Dave Chappelle was an assault on comedy at large, according to at least one comic.
Evening Standard · May 5, 2022 Dave Chappelle claims friends ‘broke gunman attacker’s arm’ after incident A recording of Dave Chappelle taken after he was attacked features the comedian talking about how friends broke the attacker’s arm
Evening Standard · May 5, 2022 Paddy McGuinness says Dave Chappelle’s gunman attack was ‘direct result’ of Will Smith slap Comedian Paddy McGuinness has suggested that the attack on Dave Chappelle had been a ‘direct result’ of Will Smith’s Oscars incident
Daily Mirror · May 5, 2022 Paddy McGuinness says Will Smith's slap 'inspired' Dave Chappelle's gunman attacker Paddy McGuinness, 48, says that he is surprised that an attack on a comedian hasn't happened sooner after Will Smith climbed on stage and slapped Chris Rock during this year's Oscars ceremony