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Tyrese Gibson: Chris Rock should step down as Oscar host
Tyrese Gibson is the latest star to weigh in on the growing controversy over the lack of diversity in the Oscar nominations.
In an interview with Peopleon Wednesday, the Furious 7 actor called for Chris Rock, who was announced as the host of the awards show in October, to step down from the job.
"There is no joke that he can crack," Gibson told the magazine. "There is no way for him to seize the moment and come into this thing and say, 'I'm going to say this and say that I'm going to address the issue but then I'm still going to keep my gig as the host.' The statement that you make is that you step down."
Spike Lee: Diversity issue 'goes further than the Academy Awards'
Gibson suggested that if the situation hypothetically involved underrepresentation of LGBT individuals, and Rock was gay, he would have stepped down.
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Kevin Hart apologises again to LGBTQ community, Chris Rock doesn't want to host Oscars
The controversy over using gay slurs in his past Twitter posts led Hart to step down as the emcee of Academy Awards , after apologising for his comments.
On his SiriusXMradio show, "Straight From the Hart", the comic on Monday said that his words have been "chopped up" following previous apologies.
"Once again, Kevin Hart apologises for his remarks that hurt members of the LGBTQ community. I apologise," he said.
He later explained the original homophobic joke that landed him in trouble.
Hart quoted the joke, "I desire to say that I have no problem with gay people. I don't have a homophobic bone in my body. I long for you to be happy, be gay, be happy.'"
"And then I say as a heterosexual male, if I can do something to stop my son That's where the joke starts!" he arg
Chris Rock is a comedian and actor known for his sharp wit, thought-provoking insights, and bursts of energetic delivery. With a unique ability to tackle complex subjects with humor, Rock&#;s comedic style is marked by a sense of curiosity. He fearlessly explores societal issues, challenging norms, and provoking discussions.
Rock&#;s performances are characterized by bursts of vibrant energy, captivating audiences with his rapid-fire delivery and animated stage presence. Whether through stand-up comedy or acting roles, Rock brings a burst of creativity and unpredictability, leaving a permanent impact on both the comedy world and the entertainment industry as a whole.
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- Chris Rock was married to Malaak Compton, a nonprofit executive, from to
- They share two daughters, Lola and Zahra, who are both in college in Paris.
- In his novel Netflix comedy particular, Rock says he got Lola kicked out of noun for drinking.
Nearly a year after he was slapped by Will Smith at the Oscars, Chris Rock addressed the infamous moment in a new Netflix special, "Selective Outrage."
At the Oscars, Rock joked about Jada Pinkett Smith's hair while presenting the award for top documentary feature. Will Smith then walked on stage and took a swing at Rock.
Smith later issued a tearful apology during his acceptance speech for the best actor award, saying, "Love will make you do crazy things."
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