Rebel Wilson brightens up the green carpet in a neon yellow top while arriving for the Kate Spade presentation during 2022 New York Fashion Week held at 3 World Trade Center on Friday (September 9) in New York City.
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Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor Regina Hall chooses her words carefully when asked about Will Smith’s recent video in which he apologized for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars. “I think it’s a tough thing and I know it’s a difficult road,” Hall told me Monday at the premiere of her new comedy mockumentary, “Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.” “The first step is he apologized. How people see it, it’s up to them…I know that wasn’t easy.” She related the Oscar fiasco to “Honk for Jesus.” Hall plays the wife of a popular pastor (Sterling K. Brown), who is on a quest to reopen their megachurch after a scandal forces them to close their doors.
“Redemption,” Hall said. “The whole point is we can evolve from maybe where we are.”
Smith released his apology video on YouTube on July 29. “There is no part of me that thinks that was the right way to behave in that moment,” he says in the video. “There’s no part of me that thinks that’s the optimal way to handle a feeling of disrespect or insults.” He closed the video by promising to grow from the incident. “I know it was confusing, I know it was shocking,” he says. “But I promise you, I am deeply devoted and committed to putting light and love and joy into the world. And, you know, if you hang on, I promise we’ll be able to be friends again.” Hall is open to possibly co-hosting the Academy Awards again. “I certainly had so much fun,” she said, while praising her co-hosts Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer. Based on a film short of the same name, “Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul” is from twin sisters and filmmakers Adammo and Adanne Ebo. Hall recalled watching Brown shoot his first preaching scene. “It was great,” she said. “He was so tremendous in the film. It was
Rebel Wilson brightens up the green carpet in a neon yellow top while arriving for the Kate Spade presentation during 2022 New York Fashion Week held at 3 World Trade Center on Friday (September 9) in New York City.
Some things we know to be true without a doubt include the sun rising every morning, water being wet, and Chris Rock not holding back on jokes.
London’s O2 Arena was rocking Saturday evening as Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock continued their European stand-up tour, including new commentary on their assaults on stage. We were in the crowd.
Not backing down. Chris Rock rejected Will Smith’s apology video…again. The former Saturday Night Live cast member took to the stage in the U.K. with Dave Chapelle and he confessed what he truly thought of Will Smith.
Chris Rock addressed the Will Smith Oscars slap during his latest comedy show with Dave Chappelle in England. Rock and Chappelle began their joint tour at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena on Thursday where they both discussed being attacked while performing shows. "Did that s--t hurt?" Rock told the audience, according to The Times, who shared a review of the evening.
Regina Hall is a beloved actress who has starred in some of the best comedies of the last two decades, from Scary Movie to Girl's Trip and the upcoming Honk for Jesus Save your Soul. But Regina has always kept her personal life under wraps, and especially her love life.DISCOVER: 12 Black women-owned brands on Amazon that you need to know aboutThe 51-year-old revealed in 2017 that she believes relationships are "sacred" and that she wouldn't want to "invite the public" until she was "in a space where you are really certain and knowing".WATCH: Regina Hall in Honk for Jesus Save your Soul."Until you see and know what that part of your life is, inviting the public in [is off limits], but I understand people’s curiosity because I ask God ‘who is it going to be’ as much as they do," she told Essence."I’m like, God! But I also do that with other people.
Will Smith is fiercely protective of his family – as became clear after his appearance at the Oscars this year. The world was shocked after he slapped host Chris Rock, who made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith, who suffers from alopecia. MORE: Will Smith reveals his heart 'shattered' when son Jaden made a shock requestHe subsequently issued an apology, and his family have all shown their support for him - with both Jada and his son Jaden speaking out.Just months before the incident, the award-winning actor released his memoir, Will, where he opened up about his family life - and some of the lessons he learnt through his children. One that stood out in particular was when his daughter Willow, 21, went to drastic measures to alter her own hair in a bid to stop touring.VIDEO: Will Smith prepares to take a dive into the deepest swimming pool on earthWillow gained global success following the release of her hit song Whip My Hair, and signed up for a month-long tour opening for Justin Bieber.MORE: Inside Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's jaw-dropping £32.3million mansionMORE: Will Smith hailed a 'hero' as he shares video of terrifying encounter during family timeThe talented singer wasn't enjoying the tour and told her dad she wanted to stop at the end of the European leg of the trip.However, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star told his daughter that was not possible because she had upcoming dates in Australia.
Sterling K. Brown and Regina Hall hold up a sign at the Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul. premiere at Plaza Theatre on Friday (August 26) in Atlanta, Ga.
EJ Panaligan editor Stars of Netflix’s “Me Time,” including Kevin Hart, Mark Wahlberg and Regina Hall gathered at the Fox Theater in Westwood on Tuesday to celebrate the John Hamburg-directed buddy comedy’s red carpet premiere. “I was able to just go to work and have fun every day,” Wahlberg told Variety. “John created an amazing environment for everybody, not just myself, Kevin and Regina, but for everybody to be at their creative best and try things.” The comedy follows Kevin Hart’s Sonny Fisher, a stay-at-home dad who decides to take some personal time away for himself by reconnecting with Wahlberg’s Huck for a weekend birthday trip.
Will Smith’s infamous Oscars slap.However, she apparently doesn’t harbor any ill feelings toward the Academy Award-winning actor.“I think they’re just really going through a season of healing right now,” Fox, 58, told People on Tuesday at the premiere of “The Great Wolf Pack: A Call to Adventure.”“Listen, I love Will Smith. He’s one of my favorite people on the planet.
Will Smith's shocking Oscars slap may have overshadowed her, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes' big night hosting, but Regina Hall seemingly holds no grudge. At the premiere of her new movie, , ET's Kevin Frazier asked the star about Smith recently releasing a video, in which he apologized to Chris Rock, calling his behavior «unacceptable» and expressing his deep remorse. «I can say to all of you there is no part of me that thinks that was the right way to behave in that moment,» he told viewers in the video shared online in July. «There's no part of me that thinks that's the optimal way to handle a feeling of disrespect or insults.»Speaking to Frazier, Hall said, «Life happens.»Added the actress, «I always say any time I feel like someone genuinely, like you know, offering an apology — I mean, what what can you say to that but thank you? I mean, it's great.» As for the star, fans can catch her in the new comedy — in which Mark Wahlberg and Kevin Hart co-star as best friends reconnecting for a weekend -- when it drops Aug.
Regina Hall just gave an excellent lesson in not taking the bait.
Sterling K. Brown and Regina Hall hit the red carpet for the premiere of their new movie, Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul. held at Regal LA Live on Monday (August 22) in Los Angeles.
Sterling K. Brown and Regina Hall in their new comedy, Both stars walked the red carpet at the premiere of their new film at Regal LA Live in Los Angeles on Monday, and they spoke with ET's Will Marfuggi about the comedy, and some of the unexpected moments that arise while embodying their characters.In the film, Brown stars as the boisterous pastor of a megachurch and Hall stars as his wife, who is trying to rebuild their congregation following a scandal.