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New York Post
a day ago
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- New York Post
‘Happy Gilmore 2' star Adam Sandler is going on tour. Get tickets today
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Happy Gilmore won't just be on the links this year. Starting in September, Adam Sandler will embark on his nationwide arena 'You're My Best Friend Tour.' While out and about on the 34-show trek, the 58-year-old Brooklyn native is slated to make a number of stops in the Tri-State. Early in the run, the 2023 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor winner brings his live stage show to New York City's Madison Square Garden on Monday, Sept. 15. Then, he'll deliver his trademark musical comedy at Albany's MVP Arena on Tuesday, Sept. 16, Syracuse's Upstate Medical Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 17 and Buffalo's KeyBank Center on Sunday, Sept. 21. 'Let's have some fun,' the stand-up/actor/singer shared on Instagram. 'Was this an often rude, crude display of a live Peter Pan Complex with ditzy inappropriate childishness, of c-words and peed pants? Yes,' Variety asked in a review of one of his 2022 shows. 'The Sandman is silly, but also with a wizened mix of emotion, intelligence, reminiscence, currency and pop culturalism. And d– jokes.' Plus, as an added bonus, keep in mind that you never know who's going to pop up onstage with the beloved 'SNL' alum. At past shows of his, Chris Rock, David Spade, Kevin James, Woody Harrelson and Judd Apatow have all dropped by to join in on the fun. While no special guests are guaranteed for this forthcoming run, the best way to find out what tricks Sandler has up his sleeve for this tour is live and not the next day in the newspaper. Want to be there? For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Adam Sandler's 2025 'You're My Best Friend Tour' below. Adam Sandler tour schedule 2025 A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found here. Adam Sandler comedy specials Never seen the 'Punch Drunk Love' star deliver punchlines rather than rule the silver screen? In that case, we recommend seeking out his albums and specials. Here's how you can find them: They're All Gonna Laugh at You! (1993) is available for purchase on Amazon What the Hell Happened to Me? is streaming on Spotify What's Your Name (1997) is streaming on Spotify Stan and Judy's Kid (1999) is streaming on Spotify Shhh… Don't Tell (2004) is streaming on Apple Music Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh (2018) is streaming on Netflix Adam Sandler: Love You (2024) is streaming on Netflix Adam Sandler Mark Twain Prize In March 2023, Sandler was awarded with the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. At the event, he was honored by past collaborators like Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, Chris Rock, Conan O'Brien, Steve Buscemi and many more. To take a look back, you can find clips from the supremely silly, one-night-only extravaganza here. Adam Sandler past opening acts At each and every show on his 2022-23 jaunt, Sandler promised surprise guests. After combing through our records, we've found out just who most of these secretive stars have been via Instagram, Reddit and Spotify. Without further ado, here's everyone we've spotted performing with Sandler on tour since 2022: Chris Rock ('The Week Of') Kevin James ('I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry') Woody Harrelson ('Anger Management') Bobcat Goldthwait ('Shakes The Clown) Rob Schneider ('The Waterboy') Judd Apatow ('Funny People') Nick Swardson ('Just Go With It') David Spade ('Grown Ups') Dan Patrick ('Hubie Halloween') Sarah Sherman ('Saturday Night Live') No word yet on who will take the stage with Sandler at his upcoming gigs but any of the above — and maybe even 'Happy Gilmore 2' co-star Bad Bunny — are certainly possible candidates. Adam Sandler upcoming projects The mighty Sandman always has a few irons in the fire. Here's what's coming next for the prolific comedian, courtesy of IMDb. Jay Kelly is a return to the goofball's serious side. Noah Baumbach writes and directs this film (yes, film!) about Jay Kelly who 'everyone knows' but he 'doesn't know himself.' George Clooney, Laura Dern, Greta Gerwig, Isla Fisher and Patrick Wilson round out the A-List ensemble. Untitled Adam Sandler/Safdie Brothers project has been teased for years following the woulda been awards season powerhouse 'Uncut Gems.' The reported logline of this one — which would allegedly co-star Steve Harvey and Megan Thee Stallion — is 'set in the world of high-end sports card collecting in the 1990s, a retired baseball pitcher attempts a comeback as a sports memorabilia agent attempts to capitalize on his success.' Other comedians on tour in 2025 If you've made it this far, we have a hunch that you like comedy as much as we do. If so, here are just five of the biggest comedy tours we've been anxiously awaiting this year. • Steve Martin and Martin Short • John Mulaney • Jerry Seinfeld • Bill Murray • Weird Al Want even more? Check out our list of the 175 biggest comedians on tour in 2025 to find the show that makes the most sense for you. Also, make sure to take a look at our roundup of every single 'SNL' cast member from the show's history that's on the road this year as well. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Chris Rock Debuts New Comedy Material at World-Famous Laugh Factory Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary comedian Chris Rock debuted a set of new comedy material this week at the World-Famous Laugh Factory Hollywood. Chris Rock was brilliant and the audience was roaring and screaming with laughter with every one of his new jokes. When he finished his act, the audience gave him a long standing ovation at the end of the set and they didn't want him to leave the stage. But of course, only Chris knows where his new material will be used next. Will it be in a new comedy special, or even hosting the Oscars? We don't know. The only thing we know for sure is that whatever he does, Chris Rock will be the best and give the audience a show they will remember forever, because he is one of the most brilliant comics. Laugh Factory is celebrating 45 years of showcasing the world's most talented comedians for live audiences at its clubs, as well as bringing laughter to people throughout the globe via streaming, podcasts and social media. Laugh Factory • 8001 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90046 • Contact: Greg Waskul (818) 926-0079 or gregwaskul@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE LAUGH FACTORY
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Will Smith reminds fans he is approaching his 60s as he trades in his sports car for a very safe $275K SUV
Will Smith has an impressive car collection worth $4.5 million, according to some estimates, and several of them are sexy sports cars. Smith's roundup of flashy vehicles includes a Rolls-Royce Ghost, Bentley Azure, Tesla Roadster, and a vintage Mustang, per MSN. But this week it was a white Lamborghini SUV that the 56-year-old actor/rapper favored during an outing in Los Angeles. And the wheels don't come cheap either: his model costs around $275,000. The Philadelphia-bred entertainer — who recently reflected on slapping Chris Rock — was dressed down in a gray sweatsuit and sneakers while out and about. He appeared to be in great spirits as he smiled and flashed a peace sign during an interaction. In June Smith shared a shocking fact about his film career — that he was offered the lead role in a Christopher Nolan film and turned it down. He appeared on the radio station Kiss Xtra, where he chatted with host Craig Mitch and discussed the movie roles he wishes he'd accepted. Among them was the offer for the lead in 2010's sci-fi blockbuster Inception. 'I don't think I've ever said it publicly but I am going to say it because we are opening up to one another,' he prefaced before revealing, 'Chris Nolan brought me Inception first and I didn't get it. I've never said that out loud.' Main character Dom Cobb was ultimately portrayed by another Hollywood leading man, Leonardo DiCaprio. Smith also mentioned he said no to the Keanu Reeves-led franchise The Matrix, which he said 'hurts too bad to talk about.' He reflected, 'Now that I think about it, it's those movies that go into those alternate realities… they don't pitch well. But I am hurt by those two.' The Philadelphia native referred to the missed opportunities as 'beautiful scars.' The acclaimed actor was a recent guest on the radio station Kiss Xtra, where he chatted with host Craig Mitch and discussed the movie roles he wishes he'd accepted Will has left fans divided as he continues his music comeback this year. The dad-of-three released a music video for his new single Pretty Girls last month, less than three months after he put out his latest studio album, Based on a True Story. In the video, he raps about his love of beautiful women while surrounded by four female backup dancers matching in netted black dresses. The song drew a mixed reception online, with one person writing, 'My ears bleeding again good god.' Another commented, 'Somebody stop him, please!' while a third added, 'Need the ghost of Quincy Jones to slap him.' Others said that the song was 'corny' and that it was time for Smith to give up on his hip-hop career. However, others were pleased, with one fan gushing, 'This brought a much needed smile to my face. I love the fact that I still get happy when I see Will happy.'
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Will Smith alludes to Chris Rock Oscars slap in freestyle rap: 'Talking crazy out your face up on the stage'
After hopping on stage for an infamous moment at the 2022 Academy Awards, Will Smith has hopped the pond to rap about the slap heard 'round the world. The actor and musician's recent appearance on British DJ Charlie Sloth's freestyle rap show, Fire in the Booth, found him referencing his shocking altercation with Oscars host Chris Rock that led to Smith's resignation from the Academy and his 10-year ban from future ceremonies. In a freestyle that repeated the refrain "I am the illest," Smith rapped, "If you talking crazy out your face up on the stage and disrespect me on the stage, expect me on the stage." In the jaw-dropping (popping?) 2022 incident, Rock cracked a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head as part of his hosting duties at the 94th Academy Awards ceremony. Smith, Pinkett Smith's husband of almost 30 years, reacted by stalking up to the stage and smacking Rock in the face, warning him, "Keep my wife's name out of your f---ing mouth." Pinkett Smith had previously announced that alopecia had caused her to lose her hair. Smith's freestyle on Fire in the Booth also included references to his humble beginnings in Philadelphia as well as his wealth, three children, two marriages, and artistic success: "Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, and when I stare at 'em, I'm hearing 'em whisper, 'You've got every right to be arrogant,'" he rapped. The Oscar-winning King Richard star cautioned at the top of his freestyle that "my insights don't sound right in sound-bites," before he couched his reference to the Oscars incident with, "I'm not the type of man to move in malicious ways, and I am too grown to play childish games." Representatives for Smith and Rock did not immediately respond to Entertainment Weekly's request for and hype man Sloth, who hosted The Rap Show on BBC's 1Xtra, now headlines The Charlie Sloth Rap Show for Apple Music. Fire in the Booth is Sloth's YouTube series, which showcases established and up-and-coming MCs as they prove their skills on the mic. This is not the first time Smith has referenced his awards ceremony clash in his music. In March, he released his new album, Based on a True Story, his first record of solo material in 20 years, which included lyrics addressing his Oscars slap and his "complicated" relationship with his wife. Pinkett Smith previously stated that she and Smith separated in 2016 but remain married. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
Daily Mail
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Will Smith takes aim at Chris Rock with savage Oscar slap lyric in cringey freestyle
Will Smith blasted Chris Rock as nothing but a 'joker' in his 'Fire in the Booth' freestyle rap I Am the Illest, which he performed with Charlie Sloth three years after his violent assault against the comedian onstage the 94th Academy Awards. 'Now I'm not the type of man to move in malicious ways / and I am too grown to play childish games / but if you talking crazy out your face up on the stage and disrespect me on the stage,' the disgraced 56-year-old rapped on June 22. 'Expect me on the stage.' Will (born Willard) continued: 'Jokers dish it out, cry foul when it's time to take it / city full of real ones wasn't raised to fake it.' Smith slapped the 60-year-old Selective Outrage funnyman and warned him to 'keep my wife's name out of your f***ing mouth' after he delivered a G.I. Jane joke about Jada Pinkett Smith 's bald head, which was a result of alopecia. Curiously, the Tantrum rapper avoided mentioning or even referring to the 53-year-old Worth author in his freestyle rap despite her being the very reason for his so-called 'chivalrous' outrage. The disgraced 56-year-old rapped on June 22: 'Now I'm not the type of man to move in malicious ways / and I am too grown to play childish games / but if you talking crazy out your face up on the stage and disrespect me on the stage' Aside from throwback snaps, Will and Jada haven't been physically pictured together since the Hollywood premiere of Bad Boys: Ride or Die way back in May 2024. On January 30, People reported that Smith and Pinkett - who were secretly separated from 2016-2022 - 'are still together' but 'living their own lives' in different homes. The hot-tempered Oscar winner seems internally divided on whether he's truly contrite or defiant over slapping Chris, but the subject has crept into his new songs as well as being slapped three times by his Bad Boys co-star Martin Lawrence in their movie. Hours after the shameful 2022 altercation, Will neglected to apologize to Rock in his acceptance speech, and then he went to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills where he celebrated and sang along to his own songs. But the very next day, Smith resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which banned him from attending any of their events - in person or virtually - until 2032. 'Change takes time and I am committed to doing the work to ensure that I never again allow violence to overtake reason,' the West Philly native said in a statement at the time. 'My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable. The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, all those in attendance, and global audiences at home. 'I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work. I am heartbroken.' On June 18, Will told BBC Radio 1Xtra that he's done a lot of 'internal work' and 'deep reflection' and 'took a big, strong, honest look at myself.' The hot-tempered Oscar winner seems internally divided on whether he's truly contrite or defiant over slapping Chris, but the subject has crept into his new songs as well as being slapped three times by his Bad Boys co-star Martin Lawrence (L) in their movie Hours after the shameful 2022 altercation, Will neglected to apologize to Rock in his acceptance speech, and then he went to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills where he celebrated and sang along to his own songs On June 18, the West Philly native told BBC Radio 1Xtra that he's done a lot of 'internal work' and 'deep reflection' and 'took a big, strong, honest look at myself' 'For the first time in my career, [I was] having to deal with a level of disapproval that I never had to experience,' Smith marveled. 'The addiction to the approval of others that I had to dissolve, it was brutal. It was just like there was a manhole cover over some unexplored areas and the manhole cover came off. 'It was scary for a minute what was in there. But then all of a sudden, all these new thoughts, new energies, new creativity came through like a geyser and it started showing up as music.' Unfortunately for the four-time Grammy winner, his first album in 20 years - Based On A True Story - failed to chart in any major territory with Pitchfork blasting it as 'excruciatingly corny' and Rolling Stone calling it 'cringey, clunky, and dated.' Will - who gets 11.8M monthly listeners on Spotify - is next scheduled to bring his 26-date Based On A True Story UK/European Tour to Spanish music festival Granca Live Fest in Las Palmas this Thursday. Smith's upcoming acting projects include long-delayed sequels to his early aughts blockbusters I Am Legend and Hancock, as well as sci-fi thriller Resistor for Sony Pictures and Michael Bay's amnesia action flick Fast and Loose for Netflix.
