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Hart Says Hinchcliffe’s Roast Wasn’t Shocking, Just Boundary-Pushing
entertainment1 month ago

Hart Says Hinchcliffe’s Roast Wasn’t Shocking, Just Boundary-Pushing

Kevin Hart said he wasn’t surprised by Tony Hinchcliffe’s boundary-pushing jokes during Netflix’s Roast of Kevin Hart, explaining that roastees don’t write the material and that the crowd understands the format. Hart acknowledged some jokes, like the George Floyd bit, aren’t tasteful but defended the overall approach as par for roast culture, even praising Hinchcliffe’s set as among the best, while noting the backlash and broader discussion around the routine.

Hart Pushes Back on George Floyd Roast Joke Backlash
entertainment1 month ago

Hart Pushes Back on George Floyd Roast Joke Backlash

Kevin Hart addressed backlash to Tony Hinchcliffe’s George Floyd joke from Netflix’s Roast of Kevin Hart on The Breakfast Club, saying the joke wasn’t tasteful for their culture but that roast audiences understand why it’s told, and that Hart would not tell that kind of joke himself. He urged viewers not to blame him and framed the backlash as a production issue; the night also drew criticism from George Floyd’s brother Terrence Floyd and Chelsea Handler, who slammed Hinchcliffe and other roasters.

Usyk’s Cairo stoppage triggers social roast and rematch chatter
sports1 month ago

Usyk’s Cairo stoppage triggers social roast and rematch chatter

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 Pulls Out of Kevin Hart Roast, Slams White Writers for Slavery Jokes
entertainment1 month ago

Michael Che Pulls Out of Kevin Hart Roast, Slams White Writers for Slavery Jokes

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.

Jeff Ross Breaks Down the Kevin Hart Roast, His Favorite Cut Joke and Future Targets
entertainment2 months ago

Jeff Ross Breaks Down the Kevin Hart Roast, His Favorite Cut Joke and Future Targets

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.

Chelsea Handler Goes After MAGA Comic Hinchcliffe at Netflix Roast of Kevin Hart
entertainment2 months ago

Chelsea Handler Goes After MAGA Comic Hinchcliffe at Netflix Roast of Kevin Hart

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.

A-List Roast Night: Kevin Hart Takes Fire from The Rock, Brady, and Co.
entertainment2 months ago

A-List Roast Night: Kevin Hart Takes Fire from The Rock, Brady, and Co.

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.

Late-night roasts target Trump's fragility before the WHCA dinner
entertainment2 months ago

Late-night roasts target Trump's fragility before the WHCA dinner

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.