At 61, Chris Rock says he has reinvented himself as a writer-director, and he has no interest in returning to the Oscar ceremony unless the Academy nominates him, a shift he credits to therapy, a late-in-life diagnosis, and a $5 million film that may be his most ambitious work yet. Rock sat down with Variety […] The post Chris Rock pivots to directing with 'Misty Green' and says he's done chasing the Oscars stage appeared first on American Almanac .
At 61, Chris Rock says he has reinvented himself as a writer-director, and he has no interest in returning to the Oscar ceremony unless the Academy nominates him, a shift he credits to therapy, a late-in-life diagnosis, and a $5 million film that may be his most ambitious work yet. Rock sat down with Variety for his first extended interview since Will Smith slapped him onstage at the 2022 Academy Awards. The conversation, timed to the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of his new film "Misty Green," covered the movie's shoestring production, Rock's diagnosis with a nonverbal learning disorder, his views on Donald Trump and the media, and his deliberate retreat from the spotlight as a performer. "Misty Green" is Rock's fourth…Open
The Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays last November in a stunning Game 7 match that stretched 11 innings. Catcher Will Smith smashed the game-winning solo home run in the top of the 11th inning to seal the 5-4 victory.
#WillSmith #ChrisBrown #Grammys #HollywoodSecrets #TheScoop What happens when a respected community institution or a massive platform like the Grammys becomes a shield for reputation resets? We are diving deep into Hollywood's ultimate double standard. Branding expert Aliza Licht and host of The Scoop, Paula Froelich, break down why Will Smith was handed the Beacon Award a year after the Oscar slap heard around the world. Plus, the disturbing reality behind the Grammys giving Chris Brown a main-stage performance just three years after his assault on Rihanna.
Will Smith, a manager at Standard Lithium's plant in Arkansas, tells NewsNation’s Nancy Loo how his family has established a legacy in the industry.
AI:Standard Lithium's plant manager in Arkansas is working to secure America's energy independence by leveraging domestic lithium production to power the next generation of technology. While leftist bureaucrats continue their failed assault on traditional industries, this localized industrial growth represents a critical step in ensuring domestic resource security and building long-term economic legacies within American communities.Open
