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KAYNE WEST WITH CHRIS ROCK @ TOP FIVE PREMIERE

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Rosario Dawson Kanye West And Chris Rock Kanye West and Chris Rock were snapped at the premiere of 'Top Five' at The Ziegfeld Theater in New York City last night. Rosario Dawson was also there, throwing kisses at the cameras. Photos By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch 

KARLIE REDD'S MOVIE DEBUT WITH CHRIS ROCK

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Chris Rock Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta star on set with Chris Rock for his new film. From Jennifer Hudson to Katherine McPhee, Karlie Redd is now amongst the singing reality stars turned actresses. Having passion for film through acting, directing and producing, Karlie's knowledge of the film industry has paved the way to her movie debut in The Untitled Chris Rock Project, written and directed by Chris Rock. The movie, currently being filmed in New York, will feature Karlie Redd alongside famous stars including Rosario Dawson, Gabrielle Union, Sherri Shepherd, Cedric the Entertainer and Kevin Hart. In regards to her experience on set, Karlie says, "I feel blessed to be a part of a film where I get to work with people like Chris Rock and Cedric the Entertainer. My start was in theatre and the performing arts, so I am very grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this film." The Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta star, who has recently releas...

RAYMOND WEIL PARTNERS WITH LABYRINTH

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Philip Seymour Hoffman Recently, RAYMOND WEIL celebrated their new partnership with Labyrinth Theater Company with the sponsorship of their annual signature benefit Celebrity Charades featuring four celebrity teams that participated in a fearsome and hilarious speed charades competition to support the Labyrinth Theater Company’s 2011/12 season. Labyrinth Theater Company is one of the nation’s leading ensemble theater companies driven by a diverse group of over 120 actors, directors, playwrights and designers from a wide array of cultural perspectives. The theme for this year’s event followed that of a horse race and was titled Celebrity Charades 2011: Down and Derby. Players for this year included: Josh Charles, Tom Colicchio, Jesse L. Martin, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Michelle Trachtenberg, Bob Balaban, Bobby Cannavale, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Chris Rock, Cynthia Rowley and Kristen Wiig. Each celebrity player was gifted a RAYMOND WEIL timepiece. RAYMOND WEIL, both nationally and inter...

THE STARS ATTEND 'DEATH AT A FUNERAL'

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Common Danny Glover Luke Wilson Peter Dinklage Ciara Columbus Short James Mardsen With Wife Lisa Linde Tracy Morgan Ne-Yo Regina Hall Chris Rock Keith Britton With Zoe Saldana Loretta Devine Tamala Jones Tamala Jones along with Loretta Devine, Chris Rock, James Mardsen With Wife Lisa Linde, Tracy Morgan, Keith Britton With Zoe Saldana and many more stars attended the world premiere of "Death at a Funeral" held at the Arclight Hollywood in Hollywood, California. Photos By: RD / Kirkland / Retna Digital

LAWSUIT DISMISSED AGAINST CHRIS ROCK

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**** CHRIS ROCK HAS GOOD HAIR DAY **** Chris Rock A United States judge has dismissed a $5 million plagiarism lawsuit against comedian and actor Chris Rock. The award winning star was at the center of a suit from Regina Kimbell, who alleged he stole her ideas for his upcoming documentary "Good Hair." Kimbell claimed she showed Rock her show, "My Nappy Roots", which featured celebrities discussing different African-American hairdos, back in 2007, and he then ripped off her idea. Rock hit back at the allegations, insisting the only similarity between the projects was the topic. And a judge agreed with him, dismissing the suit on Thursday according to TMZ.com . The show will air on Friday. Photo By: Sara De Boer/Retna

CHRIS ROCK PLANS ON ANOTHER FUNNY BOOK

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Chris Rock Comic Chris Rock is writing a follow-up to his first book. The new project will follow a similar theme to his 1997 release Rock This! - a cross between an autobiography and the comedian’s stand-up routine in comedy clubs. Grant Central Publishing spokesperson Deb Futter says, "We are so excited to be publishing Chris Rock, especially because he hasn’t published a book in many years so this one will be highly anticipated." The book is scheduled for release next year. Photo By: Sara De Boer/Retna

CHRIS ROCK NOT THE FATHER OF BABY BOY

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Chris Rock says DNA test results show he isn't the father of an ex-love's 13-year-old son.The 'Bad Company' star and his wife Malaak released a statement the other day slamming Kali Bowyer for her "grossly inaccurate" claim that he is the father of her son Jordan.The couple said: "We feel it is necessary to respond to the many grossly inaccurate media reports that were sold to the tabloids by Kali Bowyer who falsely claimed that Chris Rock fathered her 13-year-old son."After multiple lies, including that Chris refused to establish paternity, and after finding out Ms. Bowyer has an extensive criminal record, we personally asked the court to help us establish paternity so we can put this harassment to rest."Last week, it was concluded through DNA testing that Chris is not the father."Rock now intends to "pursue all legal remedies" against Bowyer to cover his court costs.The 42-year-old comic also wants any money Bowyer may have ear...

COMEDIAN CHRIS ROCK TO DO DNA TEST

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Chris Rock is next to do DNA test Chris Rock will take a DNA test to determine whether he is the father of a 13-year-old boy. Kali Bowyer filed a paternity suit against Rock in Georgia's Superior Court last month claiming he was the father of her son Jordan. Rock's lawyer said his client is willing to take the test but is busy promoting his latest movie. Bowyer told the New York Daily News newspaper: "I'm not asking for money for myself nor am I suing him for $1 million. I'm just seeking a DNA test to establish paternity, medical coverage and child support."Bowyer, a 35-year-old freelance journalist, contacted Rock's lawyer shortly after son's birth but admits she never pressed the issue. She got back in contact with Rock's lawyer after Jordan suffered a seizure and she couldn't afford the costly medical bills. Bowyer said: "Chris and I were part of the same group of friends. I wouldn't even call it dating. We were two consenting adul...

COMIC RICHARD JENI COMMITS SUICIDE

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Stand-up comedian Richard Jeni, who was a frequent guest on the popular Tonight Show and appeared in several films, has died in an apparent suicide. Los Angeles police said a woman called on Saturday and reported her boyfriend had "just shot himself in the face". Police officers found Jeni, 49, alive but fatally wounded in a West Hollywood home. He died later in hospital. Police spokeswoman Norma Eisenman said suicide had not been officially confirmed. An autopsy is due on Monday. Jeni appeared in The Mask as Jim Carrey's best friend and had roles in several other films including The Aristocrats, Burn, Hollywood, Burn and National Lampoon's Dad's Week Off. He was a close friend of comedian Chris Rock, appearing in his sitcom Everybody Hates Chris and writing material for Rock's stint hosting the Oscars in 2005. But he was best known as a stand-up comedian, regularly playing to sold-out crowds at Hollywood's Laugh Factory. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he fi...