Chris Rock "Still Processing" Slap As Tour Kicks Off
Chris Rock has finally broken his silence on the slap heard around the world. To review, Will Smith gave him an open-handed slap in the mouth after he made a âGI Janeâ joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith.
Chris â who kicked off a four-day stint in Boston last night â addressed the issue with. âHow was your weekend?â As the crow laughed, he said, âI donât have a bunch of sât about what happened, so if you came to hear that, I have a whole show I wrote before this weekend. Iâm still kind of processing what happened. So, at some point Iâll talk about that sât. And it will be serious and funny.â When an audience member said, âFâk Will Smith,â he refused to take the bait. Instead he said, âIâm going to tell some jokes. Itâs nice to just be out.â
âEgo Death World Tourâ is Chrisâ first time on the road in five years.
Source:Â Variety
Bruce Willis Steps Away From Acting Amid Aphasia Diagnosis
Bruce Willis is retiring from acting. The news comes after he's been diagnosed with aphasia, which is caused by damage to the brain and affects a person's ability to communicate, potentially even affecting the ability to speak, write, and understand language. Willis' family shared a join statement to announce the news.
The statement reads, âTo Bruceâs amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities. As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him.â
It continued, âThis is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support. We are moving through this as a strong family unit, and wanted to bring his fans in because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him. As Bruce always says, âLive it upâ and together we plan to do just that.â
Source:Â Variety
The Wantedâs Tom Parker Dies At 33
The Wantedâs Tom Parker passed away Wednesday at the age of 33, less than two years after being diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor.
âIt is with the heaviest of hearts that we confirm Tom passed away peacefully earlier today with all of his family by his side,â his wife Kelsey Hardwick shared on Instagram. âOur hearts are broken, Tom was the centre of our world and we canât imagine life without his infectious smile and energetic presence.â
She adds, âWe are truly thankful for the outpouring of love and support and ask that we all unite to ensure Tomâs light continues to shine for his beautiful children,â noting, âThank you to everyone who has supported in his care throughout, he fought until the very end. Iâm forever proud of you.â
Tom first announced his diagnosis in October of 2020.