Oscars Telecast Lowest in Eight Years, Rock Gets Thumbs Up

... and anticipation about how host Chris Rock, who is black, would address ... show host Oprah Winfrey gave Rock two thumbs up, adding ... Variety's Brian Lowry said Rock "brilliantly threaded the needle with ... monologue." But Lowry said Rock and the show's producers ...

Key Oscar Winners at the 88th Academy Awards

... on Sunday hosted by comedian Chris Rock. Following is a list of ...

'Spotlight' Takes Top Academy Award, #OscarsSoWhite Other Big Winner

... People's Choice awards" by Rock, an outspoken black comedian. ... about who won best cinematographer," Rock added. In a taped ... None had. Several nominees gave Rock a thumbs-up for striking ... "Really impressive and really funny." Rock wasn't alone in putting ...

Chris Rock Transforms Oscars Into Biting Racial Commentary

Los Angeles. Comedian Chris Rock launched his return stint as ... pervading the film industry, Rock set the stage for a ... jacket and bow tie, Rock casually introduced himself as host ... documentary foreign short." Cookie sale Rock did not confine his barbs ...

Academy Awards: Rylance Knocks Out Stallone, Rock Rips Into Oscar Diversity Issue

... actor on Sunday while host Chris Rock pulled no punches in taking ... like "Joy" and "The Martian." Rock, the outspoken black comedian chosen ... . Turning to the present day, Rock joked that things would be ...

Oscars Diversity Flap Puts Host Chris Rock in Hard Place

... will be on Oscars host Chris Rock, the outspoken black comedian who ... second year running. "I think Chris Rock will address it head on ... . In a break with tradition, Rock has given no interviews or ...

Oscars Host Chris Rock Faces Tricky Balancing Act of Humor and Diversity

... celebrating movies on Sunday than Chris Rock. Rock, a black stand-up comedian ... s Tim Gray. "I think Chris Rock will address the diversity issue ... show and the Academy need." Rock, 51, has kept silent ... - is remembered for years. Rock also has to keep moving ...

Coldplay to Headline Glastonbury Music Festival

... Tuesday (16/02). The British rock band will take the main ... of their 2015 album, the Chris Martin-fronted group will kickstart ... , now showcasing performances by leading rock and pop musicians. Last year ...

Lady Gaga Makes Psychedelic Grammy Tribute to Kindred Spirit David Bowie

... Monday to the late British rock visionary David Bowie with a ... Bonnie Raitt teamed up with Chris Stapleton and Gary Clark Jr ...

Once Sidelined, Hip-Hop Finds Grammy Spotlight With Kendrick Lamar

... Swift's "1989," country artist Chris Stapleton's "Traveller," R&B ... Behind the Madness" and blues-rock group Alabama Shakes' "Sound & Color ...