Chris Rock News

Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), the not-for-profit professional theatre company, which recently opened its 2016 summer season, in its comfortable stadium-style theatre in Warwick, along with the legendary comedy club, Catch A Rising Star, are proud to announce the return of comedian Bobby Collins to Ocean State Theatre for one performance only on Sunday, August 14 at 7:30pm.

AMERICAN CANDY examines the personal and political in Very Foreign Affairs, their latest original sketch offering. American politics are nutty to the bone. And this show is sure to please with their crowd winning combination of wit, hilarity and cheeky sex appeal. AMERICAN CANDY previewed this show at the Planet Connections Festivity last month and it quickly sold out. They're bringing it back, bigger and better on July 16th and 17th at the Actors Fund Arts Center.

HBO received 94 Primetime Emmy® nominations, the most of any network for the 16th year in a row, for the upcoming 68th Primetime Emmy Awards®, which were announced today in Los Angeles.

Grammy-award winning rapper and songwriter Nelly will join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for A Night of Symphonic Hip Hop at Heinz Hall on July 14 at 7:30 p.m.

STG announces Brian Regan at the Paramount Theatre tonight, July 9, 2016 at 8 p.m. 

AMERICAN CANDY examines the personal and political in Very Foreign Affairs, their latest original sketch offering. American politics are nutty to the bone. And this show is sure to please with their crowd winning combination of wit, hilarity and cheeky sex appeal. AMERICAN CANDY previewed this show at the Planet Connections Festivity last month and it quickly sold out. They're bringing it back, bigger and better on July 16th and 17th at the Actors Fund Arts Center.

The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team of the world premiere of Steve Martin's new play METEOR SHOWER, an adult comedy, marking his welcome return to the Globe following the great success of Bright Star.

TEG, one of the region's leading integrated ticketing, live content and touring companies, today announced the acquisition of Dainty Group to create TEG-DAINTY.

Grammy-award winning rapper and songwriter Nelly will join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for A Night of Symphonic Hip Hop at Heinz Hall on July 14 at 7:30 p.m.

You may not know her by name, but it's highly likely that you've seen the enormously talented musician/actor Erin Hill on TV or on stage. A masterful harpist with a golden singing voice, Hill has performed as back-up to such major artists as Kanye West, Enya, moby, Cyndi Lauper, '80s new wave icons A-ha, Randy Newman, Sinead O'Connor, Jewel, and many others. In addition, Hill has appeared on several TV shows such as Bravo's Million Dollar Listing and Comedy Central's Chappelle's Show appearing in the infamous skit as the “Pretty White Girl” who sings Dave's darkest, most private thoughts, PLUS the Tim Robbins film Cradle Will Rock, HBO's The Chris Rock Show, and PBS'sAmerican Masters.

Novo Nordisk, a world leader in diabetes care, today announced new partnerships with Tony Award -winning actor and entertainer Ben Vereen and Academy of Country Music nominee RaeLynn, who both have joined its Patient Ambassador Education Program.

 Fresh off her live announcement on Thursday night to a sold out Madison Square Garden crowd, Amy Schumer will be embarking on a 50+ city world tour. Amy is the first female stand-up comedian to sell out MSG and will continue touring worldwide this Fall, including a stop at Joe Louis Arena on Friday, October 7 at 8 p.m.

BET Networks is keeping their word that "they got you." The network revealed this morning that multi Grammy Award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Stevie Wonder, will bring the house down during one of the multiple show-stopping performances spread throughout the show paying homage to Prince at the 16th annual "BET Awards".

Back by popular demand New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with Comedian & WBLS Radio Host EARTHQUAKE for his annual Father's Day Celebration! Earthquake hosts a hilarious night, with performances by Lavell Crawford, Michael Blackson, Deon Cole and Pat Brown! A great Father's Day gift! Have a laugh-out-loud good time with Dad at this side-splitting night of comedy. Tonight, June 21, 2016 6PM at Prudential Hall.

?A playwright walks into a bar…Playwright Fred Rohan-Vargas, scouting talent for his new comedy Tossed Salad, was in the audience when comedian Mary Dimino performed her stand-up routine.  He knew immediately he found his director.

Today, BET Networks revealed that Usher, Future and Bryson Tiller will join the ultra-talented line-up of performers at the 16th annual "BET Awards" 2016 on Sunday, June 26, 2016.

Following TV One's record-breaking Memorial Day Weekend Marathon (May 28-30), which reached 7 Million Unique Viewers 2+, television's blockbuster hit, award-winning and most nominated series EMPIRE begins its regular time slot tonight, Thursday, June 9.

BET Networks, a unit of Viacom Inc. (VIA, VIA.B), today revealed Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross as hosts for this year's 'BET Awards.' Anthony and Tracee are also both nominated for “Best Actor” and “Best Actress” at the 16th annual event.

Back by popular demand New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with Comedian & WBLS Radio Host EARTHQUAKE for his annual Father's Day Celebration! Earthquake hosts a hilarious night, with performances by Lavell Crawford, Michael Blackson, Deon Cole and Pat Brown! A great Father's Day gift! Have a laugh-out-loud good time with Dad at this side-splitting night of comedy. Sunday, June 19, 2016 6PM at Prudential Hall. Get your tickets now at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722).

For the ninth consecutive year in conjunction with the NBA Finals, ABC presents JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE: GAME NIGHT. These special edition episodes air during primetime every night of the NBA Finals, beginning with game 1, tonight, Thursday, June 2.