Could you imagine Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle coming together for a multi-city comedy tour? Well according to funnyman Chris Rock, he’s still working on getting Chappelle in on the idea. Who ignited this idea of doing a two-man comedy tour? Oh, why Kanye West and Jay-Z of course:
During a chat with Vulture about his movie 2 Days In New York, 
Rock briefly talked to us about his upcoming projects, and while he didn’t have much to say about his role in the omnibus comedy What To Expect When You’re Expecting (“Yeah, that’s coming out”), he’s pretty excited to go out on tour.
“I’ve been talking to Chappelle a lot. Been trying to get Chappelle to go on tour,” he told us. Those reports had surfaced briefly in October, but we’d heard nothing since then; is Rock really going to make this a reality? “You know I’m not the hard one,” he said, laughing. “But I’m trying to make that happen. After seeing Kanye and Jay-Z, I was like, ‘Me and Dave should do this.’” [Source]
Who knows if this will ever come to light. Chappelle has been against doing shows since he signed off of his Comedy Central show. Would you be willing to go and see them both crack up a crowd? If you could choose, which two comedians would you love to see on tour together?
Pallbearers helped carry the casket of rapper Dwight “Heavy D” Myers at his funeral service at Grace Baptist Church on Friday (November 18) in Mount Vernon, New York. The 44 year died unexpectedly on November 8th in Los Angeles.
President Obama wrote a letter of encouragement to the family and friends of the late rapper, which was read aloud by Rev. Al Sharpton:
“We extend our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time. He will be remembered for his infectious optimism and many contributions to American music. Please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.” [Source]
A few of his celebrity friends (including Diddy, Will Smith and Mary J. Blige) were there to pay their respects. Heavy D is survived by his 11-year-old daughter, Xea Myers, who briefly spoke, saying that her father is “still here, not in the flesh, but in the spirit.” Check out more photos below. Rest in Peace Heavy D.
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Pictured Above: Tyler Perry as Madea Mable & Martin Lawrence as Big Mama.
With Tyler Perry receiving much backlash for being a horrible director and screenwriter, many onlookers in the African-American community have also had a problem with the successful producer having to humorously wear a dress to get the attention of the masses.
Comedian Chris Rock addressed the topic in a recent interview with VIBE magazine and pointed out that it is nothing new and is not just an African-American male comedian thing:
“I mean, hey, lots of comedians dress up like women, not just Black. It’s one of the oldest tricks in the book. Men in drag…There was Mrs. Doubtfire. [Adam] Sandler’s next movies is Jack and Jill. He plays his brother and sister. [The Black community] doesn’t have that many movies, so if there’s only four Black movies in a year and two of them star Black men in dresses, I could see how that would upset some people. But that’s a job for some people… Tyler Perry is great in a dress, but I don’t want to see Denzel or Will Smith in a dress. And I don’t think we’re in any danger of seeing that.” [Source]
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Radio and TV Journalist Jacque Reid, Dr. Steve Perry and CNN’s Soledad O’Brien gather for the release of ‘When Push Has Come to Shove: Getting Our Kids the Education They Deserve–Even If It Means Picking a Fight‘
Also in attendance for the intimate launch party was Diddy, Chris Rock and Malaak Compton-Rock, Activist Geoffrey Canada and Media Personality Egypt Sherrod.
After being featured in CNN’s Black In America, Soledad states that Dr. Perry’s book is an absolute must read in order to change education for all children.
“The thing about Dr. Perry is that he is really blunt and his book not only assesses the problem but also gives great solutions on how to fix the problems with education that we all do know is there,” stated Soledad, “There are actually things to do and solutions are right around the corner (and) doable if you really care and want to make a change which I know a lot of people do so then pick up the book!”
Concrete Loop’s founder/editor Angel Laws, Felicia Mancini and noted photographer Taj Washington were on the scene to get the exclusive photos. Check them out below.
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Diddy, educator Geoffrey Canada & Dr. Steve Perry
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Malaak Compton-Rock, Dr. Steve Perry, Chris Rock and Soledad O'Brien
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Dr. Steve Perry signing copies of his book
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Felicia, Angel, Dr. Steve Perry & Jacque reid
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Dr. Steve Perry & Felicia Mancini
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Soledad O'Brien & Taj Washington
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