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Oleksandr Usyk retained his titles with an 11th‑round TKO over Rico Verhoeven in Cairo, a finish many observers viewed as controversial as Verhoeven appeared competitive. Usyk then invited fans to share their thoughts on X, sparking a widespread roast about the stoppage, while a minority defended the referee’s call. The backlash has fueled rematch talk and ongoing debate over the ending.
Michael Che pulled out of Netflix’s live Roast of Kevin Hart due to scheduling with SNL, then used social media to critique the event’s writers, arguing that white writers targeted edgier topics like slavery and other offenses, while Black writers and roasts tended to different targets; Variety notes the telecast involved multiple writers (including Black writers on the dais) and Netflix did not comment.
During Kevin Hart's Netflix roast, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson used the offensive R-word in a joke about Draymond Green, drawing swift online backlash even as some defended the moment as part of comedic freedom; the incident has intensified a broader debate on political correctness in humor.
Paul McCartney was approached to participate in Netflix’s celebrity roast but declined the offer; Netflix declined to comment and McCartney’s representatives did not respond, while producer Jeff Ross has previously teased the idea of a high-profile roast.
In a Variety exclusive, Jeff Ross breaks down Netflix’s Roast of Kevin Hart—how the backstage tension, edgy bits (including the Eddie Murphy-inspired look and a zinger about Hart’s dad selling crack), and the production craft kept the live surprise intact—and who he’d like to roast next (Drake, Stevie Wonder) while noting nothing about Kevin’s life was off-limits.
Variety highlights 18 jokes that didn’t make it into The Roast of Kevin Hart, featuring jabs at Hart, Draymond Green, Lizzo, Shane Gillis, and more, with Dwayne Johnson weighing in and writer Madison Sinclair sharing some of the cut lines and why they were left out of the Netflix special.
Katt Williams made a surprise appearance at Netflix's The Roast of Kevin Hart, trading jabs with Hart who then publicly offered an olive branch and embraced Williams, effectively squashing their feud. The moment closed a years-long back-and-forth and capped a star-studded event.
Chelsea Handler skewered MAGA comedian Tony Hinchcliffe during Netflix’s Roast of Kevin Hart, joking about his friendship with Joe Rogan and delivering sharp lines like comparing him to someone lacking safe abortion access and using a quip about “Crest White Supremacist Strips.” Hinchcliffe shot back, and the roast also touched on his Riyadh festival controversy and featured a surprise Tom Brady appearance, all part of Netflix’s live-streamed event.
Netflix’s The Roast of Kevin Hart features a star-studded panel including Chelsea Handler, Pete Davidson, Jeff Ross, and more, with Draymond Green and a surprise appearance by The Rock, plus a cameo by Tom Brady. The lineup roasts Hart’s films, height, and personal life in a nearly three-hour, uncensored event, delivering sharp jabs and plenty of humor.
Tom Brady made an unbilled, surprise cameo as MVP at Netflix’s Roast of Kevin Hart in Los Angeles, trading brutal jabs with Hart, gifting a newborn-size Knicks jersey, and nodding to their roast-history from 2024; the special streamed on Netflix.
The article outlines when The Roast Of Kevin Hart airs and how to watch it, noting the live broadcast on Comedy Central and detailing available streaming or on-demand options through the network’s apps or partner services; viewers should check local listings for exact start times in their time zone and sign in if required to access streaming content.
Late-night hosts imagined a comedic roast-style take on Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, mocking his sensitivity, the absence of a traditional comedian this year, and the administration’s chaotic Iran policy; Kimmel delivered a pointed spoof of Trump and aides, Colbert joked about the dinner’s format and Epstein headlines, and Meyers linked the Iran tensions to domestic pain like rising gas prices and potential bailout moves.
David Spade took 25 years to reconcile with Eddie Murphy after a harsh joke on SNL about Murphy's film, but they have since made amends, including a reunion at the SNL50 celebration.
President Trump hosted a Gaza ceasefire summit in Egypt where world leaders were humorously roasted, highlighting his controversial achievements and interactions with international figures.
Jeff Ross, known as the 'Roastmaster General,' has created a heartfelt one-man show, 'Take A Banana For The Ride,' which is a personal autobiographical tribute to his life, career, and friends, diverging from his usual comedic style of celebrity roasting. The show, opening on Broadway, explores his childhood, battles with cancer, and the influence of comedy and music in his life, showcasing a more emotional side of the comedian. Despite his fame for sharp roasts, Ross emphasizes the show's themes of resilience, friendship, and love, and hints at more projects in the pipeline.