Kevin Hart’s role as host at the 2025 BET Awards was more than just another night of comedy; it also worked as a surprisingly sharp take on his past connection with Sean “Diddy” Combs and the famously over-the-top and controversial after-parties linked to Combs. Hart, who is known for his bold humor, used the event to talk lightly but effectively about his previous involvement with Combs’ parties, a topic that has recently come back into public discussion.

As found by Page Six, the comedian’s opening speech included direct jokes about what these after-parties were like, making the audience laugh while also hinting at the more troubling aspects that have come to light in recent months. His choice to host the BET Awards on a Monday, instead of the usual Sunday, was framed as a purposeful decision to limit the wild celebrations that often happened after such events. The message was clear: Hart was intentionally trying to set a different, less reckless tone.

A video from 2010 that has recently resurfaced gives a look at the kind of parties Hart used to attend. The clip shows a luxurious hotel party at the London Hotel in New York City thrown by Combs. Hart can be seen clearly, along with several other big-name celebrities, including Usher, Fabolous, Swizz Beatz, and of Diddy’s Dirty Money. The video captures a scene full of alcohol and many women wearing very little clothing, painting a picture of a party atmosphere that was much wilder than the more controlled vibe Hart seemed to be encouraging at the BET Awards.

Kevin Hart finally speaks on Diddy parties

The nature of these parties, described by many as filled with sex and drugs, has been under heavy scrutiny lately. Reports have included claims of extreme use of baby oil, adding to the image of these events as excessively indulgent and possibly out of control. He said, “shutting down after-parties. Take your asses home after this; that’s why I did this on a Monday. People gotta go to work tomorrow… That’s where s–t gets slippery, at them goddamn afterparties… We’re learning a lot about people, ain’t we?”

Hart’s past responses to questions about these parties have been somewhat evasive. When approached by paparazzi last year after the 2010 video resurfaced, he repeatedly avoided answering questions about what really happened at those gatherings. His replies back then were much more careful and less direct than the humorous digs he made during his BET Awards monologue.

At this point, even Jay Z is trying to separate himself from Diddy, but it seems like Hart has to make fun to try and avoid his time with Diddy. We’ll see how it goes, but it’s doubtful anything will pop up to take attention away from this case, Chris Brown’s own issues only stayed relevant for a short time thanks to the Diddy case.

Combs is currently on trial for serious charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering, and arranging transportation for prostitution. The case has drawn a lot of media attention, partly because of the many damaging testimonies from people who attended Combs’ parties, often called “Freak-Offs.” One of the witnesses was Combs’ ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, whose testimony included disturbing claims about what went on at these events.

Comedian and actor Kevin Hart kicked off his Acting My Age tour in April 2024. Luckily for fans who haven’t yet had the chance to see him in person, Hart still has plenty of dates into May of this year.

Buy now: tickets to Kevin Hart’s “Acting My Age” tour on StubHub

“‘Acting my Age’ is my ninth tour and I wanted to change things up by creating a more intimate environment,” Hart explained in a statement. “This hour is about connecting with the audience and feeding off the crowd’s energy and laughter.”

The tour began in Westbury, New York, and the US-based run will conclude in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 13, 2025. Hart will also perform in Abu Dhabi on May 2.

Kevin Hart’s career began in comedy

Hart’s career began onstage when he ed amateur comedy hours in his hometown of Philadelphia. In an interview with CBS in 2024, Hart said he took gigs wherever he could, including bowling alleys and strip clubs. He itted that the latter might not have been the best route, especially when a woman in the club expressed disappointment.

“[She was] so disgusted and heartbroken that this is what I chose to do with my life,” he explained. Hart also said he still returns to small clubs when he needs to test new material, as he’s found it’s the best way to make his show is relatable to as many people as possible. “All things that, no matter where you are and who you are, you can go, ‘Aha,'” Hart said.

Kevin Hart Acting My Age 2025 dates and tickets

Fans can catch Hart’s show in the following cities:

• Jan. 17-19: Charlotte, NC – Buy tickets on StubHub
• Jan. 22-25: Buffalo, NY – Buy tickets on StubHub
• Jan. 31-Feb. 2: Austin, TX – Buy tickets on StubHub
• Feb. 14-15: Durham, NC – Buy tickets on StubHub
• Feb. 21-23: Minneapolis, MN – Buy tickets on StubHub
• Feb. 28-March 1: Las Vegas, NV – Buy tickets on StubHub
• March 7-9: New York, NY – Buy tickets on StubHub
• March 14: Springfield, MA – Buy tickets on StubHub
• March 15: Portland, ME – Buy tickets on StubHub
• March 27: Providence, RI – Buy tickets on StubHub
• March 28-29: Baltimore, MD – Buy tickets on StubHub
• March 30: New Orleans, LA – Buy tickets on StubHub
• April 11: Huntsville, AL – Buy tickets on StubHub
• April 13: Nashville, TN – Buy tickets on StubHub

Dwayne Johnson is no stranger to an on-screen buddy action film, and while Kevin Hart has been a mainstay partner for this position over the last decade, a new challenger has arrived in the form of Chris Evans.

Johnson and Evans co-star in the Christmas-action film Red One, which looks to be this year’s most obscure holiday movie. Ahead of its holiday release, Red One has held its first screenings, and according to those who attended, the best part of the movie is the chemistry between its two main players.

That’s right, The Rock and Evans might just be the next big cinema tag team, as bromance-loving fans have championed the duo after seeing them share the screen in Red One. Almost every reaction, positive or otherwise, has mentioned just how great the two actors play off of each other in the holiday-themed romp.

Red One has been described as a thrilling Christmas adventure for the whole family by film journalist Rama’s Screen, and this sentiment was shared by several other moviegoers. Some praised the unique, fresh take on a holiday movie which seems to be taken entirely seriously by its cast despite the ridiculous premise. Alongside Evans and Johnson, Red One also stars J. K. Simmons, Lucy Liu and Kiernan Shipka.

Of course, not all of the first reactions to the movie have been quite as glowing. Reviewer Jonathan Sim slammed the movie by calling it mind-numbing and cheap-looking despite its hefty budget. “[Red One] isn’t funny enough to justify the absurdity,” Sim wrote on social media.

The look of Red One is something that has been criticized ever since the very first trailer dropped. Many fans were shocked and surprised about how it looked visually, especially given the amount of money thrown at the production which exceeds that of several Transformers movies.

While we can’t speak on the quality of the film just yet, fans aren’t wrong about the cost. Red One is one of the most expensive Christmas movies ever made, with a gigantic budget of $250 million. However, Amazon MGM Studios is hoping to grow this release into a franchise, so the big upfront investment isn’t unexpected.

According to Deadline, Red One is expected to have a US opening of $36 million, which isn’t fantastic but isn’t completely awful. With the star power on display, it shouldn’t be a surprise to see the movie perform well, but we should have a better idea of just how successful it will be once full reviews are made available.

For those who aren’t familiar with the movie, in Red One, Santa has been kidnapped and it’s up to his assistant, played by The Rock, to rescue him. For this task, authorities also recruit a “level four naughty lister” played by Chris Evans to help. Yeah, the premise is as ridiculous as it sounds, but every year there’s always that one holiday action movie, and this year Red One has taken that title.

If you’re interested in seeing the movie either for the bizarre plot or for Evans and The Rock’s apparently likeable chemistry as early reactions suggest, then you should head out to theaters starting Nov. 15, 2024. Heck, bring along a Santa hat and any “level four naughty listers” in your life.

From Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race to Cartoon Network shutting down its servers and destroying our childhoods in an instant, 2024 has certainly been a wild year. Now a poop emoji is performing better on Netflix than Kevin Hart, so we’ve officially seen it all.

Such a head-turning phenomenon definitely isn’t surprising to those who simply fail to find the slightest bit of humor in Hart’s stand-up, but for those who nearly worship the comedic ground the performer walks on, 2017’s The Emoji Movie out-charting 2018’s Night School is a major shock. Despite both movies releasing just one year apart from each other in theaters, the films were released simultaneously on Netflix this year, and it’s clear that both are fighting to the death for the top streaming spot.

If you fire up Netflix on your trusty device, however, you’ll quickly notice that The Emoji Movie is soaking up the spotlight as the #1 movie on the platform while Hart’s Night School is locked in at the #2 spot. And, no, we certainly didn’t bank on an emoji-inspired movie climbing the ranks with more precision than the comedic brilliance of Hart and co-star Tiffany Haddish, yet here we are.

Then again, this wouldn’t be the first time that one movie shockingly performed better than the other — especially with dragons, monkeys, and squirrels recently defeating Deadpool and leaving Van Helsing in the dust. The only thing for Netflix to do now is to create a movie with Kevin Hart using poop emojis. Make it happen, Ted Sarandos!

Ben Affleck — in a rare sit-down interview — opened up to Kevin Hart about his career, how money is a burden, how his wife Jennifer Lopez’s fame is rather crazy, and how social media posts about him have it all wrong.

In the first episode of the new season of Hart to Heart, Kevin Hart sat down with Affleck for a 51-minute discussion. Hart praised his guest not just for being a long-time actor but also for branching out into directing and being a genuine person in what’s normally a business filled with fake personalities.

The subject of recent divorce rumors, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have seen endless stories analyzing their every move amidst recent speculation that their relationship is a block away from the lonely town of Splitsville. During the interview, Affleck actually brought up his wife and discussed the extreme level of fame she has, all while never specifically acknowledging the rumors of an impending divorce, though Hart never asked either.

Although the interview just premiered on June 20 on Peacock, there is no information about when it was recorded. It seems clear, based on the short break scenes, that everyone is in very warm clothing (sweaters, etc…), suggesting the interview was conducted no later than March.

Even so, Affleck told a story about J. Lo’s fame and made a statement about money that might make people scratch their heads. He stated that growing up he “didn’t know any rich people,” and discussed the challenges of how he is now rich and that his children are growing up in a rich family. Affleck claimed this is “like a burden I’ve also put on them.”

A lot of non-rich people might see a rich person claiming he burdened his kids with money to be somewhat laughable, but they might also be willing to try and understand his point.

While discussing his children, it was the first time he brought up Jennifer Lopez during the sit-down, saying, “I talk with Jennifer about that. What’s the difference between our kids’ lives and our lives">

He added that he could be minding his own business and someone would ask him what was wrong apparently because of the look on his face, to which he would wonder why they thought something was wrong.

Was this Ben’s way of politely telling people that nothing is wrong with him and his Bronx bride? Maybe, but the interview would’ve been a must-see if it had turned to their relationship and would’ve made the conversation a true heart-to-heart.

There are movies that exist without a reason, or were made because a major Hollywood star wanted to do so. In the case of latest Prime Video’s release, both reasons apply.

The current top movie on Prime is Die Hart 2: Die Harter, according to FlixPatrol. And if you’re struggling to know who it is about and who stars in the main role, you’d better read the title again. Not only is that a cheap copy of Die Hard 2‘s title, but it’s also similar to many Kevin Hart’s jokes, who’s the main star of the show. Sadly, though, the comic wasn’t able to reach John McClane’s levels of action in his latest film.

With Die Hart 2: Die Harter taking the top spot, it means that one of this year best Amazon releases, The Idea of You, has been dethroned. Contrary to the current number one spot, Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway’s flick is actually a really fun ride.

The Idea of You is engaging, heartbreaking, and hopeful. Although, in the end, how else would you expect it to turn out if you have so much charisma and chemistry packed in one movie thanks to the two leading stars? In our review, we gave it three and half stars.

We haven’t reviewed Kevin Hart’s Die Hart 2: Die Harter (can I fit more “Harts” in one sentence?) yet, but looking at other opinions, it was a good call for our own sake. “Complete waste of time,” reads one Audience Review on Rotten Tomatoes, since it looks like not many critics bothered to give it a go as well. It has a 29% audience rating on the platform, and an awful 4.2 rating on IMDB.

Even if you know nothing about American Football, you probably still know who Tom Brady is.

The sportsman is most famous for collecting Super Bowl rings like Donald Trump collects indictments, as well as being married to supermodel Gisele Bündchen for nearly twenty years, before their divorce in 2022.

Given his success as the undisputed best quarterback of all time and his incredible wealth and influence, you might think there isn’t much to make fun of. Yet, Netflix are set to prove that notion wrong with The Greatest Roast of All Time, a comedy special in which a number of comedians and friends of Brady will take turns destroying his ego.

If you want to know when the Tom Brady roast on Netflix will be released and much more, then read on!

What is a roast?

A roast is a comedy event where a person is mocked (or roasted) by comedians and their friends. The roast has a rich history in American comedy, and some (like the infamous Chevy Chase roast) have gone down in legend for their brutality and hilarity.

What is The Greatest Roast of All Time about?

The Greatest Roast of All Time will involve Brady being dunked on for the audience’s amusement. It will be broadcast live and unedited from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, and there will be a number of special guests involved.

From the trailer we can see that Brady is taking a bullish attitude to the whole event, claiming that he’s “un-roastable.” For most people, that would be a pretty dangerous game to play, but as we mentioned, Brady does have a lot going for him. However, we have no doubt that the comedians and surprise guests from the world of sport and entertainment will find something to hone in on.

The Greatest Roast of All Time is part of the Netflix is a Joke Fest, a comedy event featuring over 400 stand-ups and more than 35 venues across Los Angeles.

Who else will be on the special?

Kevin Hart has been confirmed as a host of the special, and comedian Jeff Ross makes an appearance in the trailer, so he’s likely on board. Otherwise, it’s a surprise, although Netflix has said “surprise guests from the worlds of sports, comedy, and entertainment” will be featured, so there’s sure to be some shocks.

Where and when can I watch The Greatest Roast of All Time?

The special will air on 5 May at 17.00 PDT (20.00 EST), and is only available to watch on Netflix. Although it hasn’t been confirmed, it’s almost certain that the special will be available to view on Netflix after it has aired.

Last year gamers were spoiled for content on TV and in the cinema; at last, we got some good adaptations of our favorite titles, such as the Last of Us and Super Mario Bros., proving that it is possible to translate a game to the screen. In fact, we’ve had a pretty good run for five years or so with Pokémon and Sonic movies too, but can we safely say the video game to movie curse is broken? Well the next movie to put that to the test would be Borderlands, and let’s just say it’s received a lukewarm reception so far.

I don’t want to be a negative Nancy — actually, yes I do, I love complaining about things of minor importance, and nobody can stop me. Anyways, I’m judging this entire movie based on the trailer alone, and it’s giving a real Guardians of the Galaxy vibe; they’ve got the whole dysfunctional family trope, and as many one liners and witty quips as they could possibly fit into 2 minutes and 30 seconds. To top it all off, we’ve got an Electric Light Orchestra song playing over the whole thing. Look, I’m not saying James Gunn is the only guy who can put an ELO song in his film (or trailer), I’m just saying Borderlands already close to the edge and that just tips it over, it’s like the film’s rs want it to be known as the GOTG knock-off movie. Also, the correct and only song to use for Borderlands trailer is “Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked,” by Cage the Elephant.

Is that a compliment or not?

OK so let’s be fair to the creatives behind Borderlands, if you’re gonna ape another movie’s identity, the Guardians is a great one to pick. Everybody loves those films, myself included, so even if it only ends up half as good, you’ve still got an alright movie on your hands. But then again, who wants to watch an inferior version of a movie you already enjoyed years ago? Watching the trailer didn’t get me excited for this movie, it just made me want to do a Guardians marathon.

On top of that, Borderlands hasn’t exactly been relevant for a while; the last game in the main series was released 5 years ago, and the latest spin off: New Tales from the Borderlands, wasn’t exactly memorable. The long wait is probably to do with the fact that the film got stuck in development hell forever. Principal photography finished in 2021, but it was first announced in 2015. None of this is encouraging to fans who want to see a quality adaptation of their favorite game. Also the trailer proudly proclaims it’s “from the producer of Uncharted, Spider-Man and Venom,” which literally makes my blood run cold; that’s really not the flex they think it is, (at least they were smart enough to omit Morbius.)

Maybe I’m being a little harsh, it’s just the trailer after all, it might not reflect the final product (even though that is the literal point of a trailer.) Maybe it will be more original than we think and I’m just a hater, we’ll just have to wait and see what Borderlands can bring to the table when it finally releases.

Right off the bat, it should be clear that Borderlands is not an easy game to adapt. The video game series takes place in the colorful world of Pandora, where you play one of a few vault hunters looking for a rumored treasure. Unlike Max’s best new show of 2023, The Last of Us, there is not a clear emotional throughline to follow. In the first game, players can choose from several different characters who rarely interact with anyone they’re not shooting at. Borderlands 2 is where the franchise hits its stride as you fight a malicious — if hilarious — dictator.

To make a feature film work, Borderlands would have to cast a crew of memorable characters. And judging from the trailer, that is exactly what they are doing. But video game fans will note that not all characters are treated equal in the film, and the production has chosen to include some while disregarding other iconic favorites.

Who is in the Borderlands movie?

The Borderlands movie seems to be hitting us with a hodgepodge of elements from different games. Cate Blanchett stars as the Siren, Lilith, a playable character in the first game and a point of in the second. She was always an easy decision to make.

However, most characters are from Borderlands 2, except Mordecai — another playable character from the first game — and Brick. With so many characters included in the sequel games, this seems like an odd oversight. However, the film includes many characters that fans should be excited to see. 

• Lilith, played by Cate Blanchett
• Roland, played by Kevin Hart
• Tiny Tina, played by Ariana Greenblatt
• Claptrap, played by Jack Black
• Tannis, played by Jamie Lee Curtis
• Krieg, played by Florian Munteanu
• Atlas, played by Édgar Ramírez
• Scooter, played by Steven Boyer
• Ellie, played by Ryann Redmond
• Moxxi, played by Gina Gershon
• Marcus, played by Benjamin Byron Davis
• Hammerlock, played by Charles Babalola

When adapting approaching a large endeavor, it would be impossible to just adapt the first game alone. There is not nearly enough story and even fewer characters. But it is the casual disrespect to significant characters that has fans a buzz with criticism. 

Mordecai is not only a playable character such as Lilith but has one of the most devastating side quests imaginable. And with all the characters included from Borderlands 2, it was natural for some to expect to see the classic villain, Handsome Jack. Equal parts evil and charismatic, Jack is a definitive character of the series. The franchise may be hedging their bets for a sequel and saving him for that time, but it’s also safe to say most of us really wanted to see his diamond pony when Borderlands was finally released.

Netflix seemingly has an endless supply of cash at its disposal to pay big money to big stars and have them feature in original movies and TV shows with even bigger budgets, but it wouldn’t be ridiculous to say the streaming service hasn’t gotten its money’s worth out of Kevin Hart.

The actor and his HartBeat production company signed an exclusive development deal with the company that was described as being “Adam Sandler-sized” in of its monetary value, but it would be an understatement to say the rewards to have been reaped are nothing compared to what the Sandman and his Happy Madison outfit have delivered consistently for years.

However, Netflix is trying again to ensure that Hart doesn’t become associated with nothing but dud after dud, and the first trailer for high-flying heist thriller Lift promises to deliver disposable entertainment that’ll no doubt catch on with audiences, but looks about as formulaic as the majority of the streamer’s star-powered output in virtually every other respect.

Fatherhood may have become one of Netflix’s Top 10 most-watched original movies of all-time, but it technically wasn’t an original after it was purchased from Sony and released mid-pandemic. Buddy comedy The Man from Toronto was thrashed by critics, while Hart and Mark Wahlberg’s team-up in Me Time notched a six percent Rotten Tomatoes score to become one of the worst-reviewed Netflix originals ever.

Then there’s dramatic miniseries True Story with Wesley Snipes, which nobody really re because it flopped among viewers. Will fourth time mark the charm with Lift? Only time will tell, but Hart really needs to deliver something for Netflix that isn’t widely-panned for once.

Even though one is roughly the size of the other’s breakfast, Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart have struck up an endearing bromance both on and offscreen, so much so that the latter is being blamed for a racy surprise the former discovered outside of his home.

Having collaborated on Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and sequel The Next Level, not to mention their buddy cop antics in Central Intelligence, voice work on DC League of Super-Pets, and Hart’s cameo in Fast & Furious spin-off Hobbs & Shaw, it’s clear the little-and-large duo enjoy each other’s company.

And yet, internet sleuths have already decided they know the answer to a question that nobody ever thought would ever be asked; who placed a balloon display outside The Rock’s house welcoming all and sundry inside for a good ol’ fashioned anal party?

Clearly caught unaware, Johnson captioned the post “When I catch this filthy animal…,” but scrolling through the comments and replies makes it abundantly clear that the actor and producer’s millions… and millions of followers have their suspicions, with Hart repeatedly being tagged.

He’s yet to acknowledge or deny that he had anything to do with it, but it’s not the most far-fetched deduction we’d ever heard. The only downside is that anyone who turns up at the A-list superstar’s palatial estate under the pretense than an anal party really is happening could be met with a rude awakening, unless of course Hart – or whoever was responsible – simply made private information public, but that’s another harrowing thought for another time.

Suffering injuries and taking time to heal said wounds is nothing new. But it is not every day one gets into an accident because of former NFL star Stevan Ridley. Well, that’s Kevin Hart for you.

In a recent Instagram post, the comedian-actor left many worried as he appeared sitting in a wheelchair and talked about it being time he slowed down.

How did Kevin Hart get injured?

Though it is nothing like the major injuries Kevin Hart suffered in the almost fatal car crash in 2019 that left him surviving a grueling rehab, his latest accident has the Jumanji star reevaluating his life while he is currently bound to a wheelchair.

“44 and sitting my[self] down!!!!! I got to be the dumbest man alive!!!!! What the [heck] am I doing???? I blew my [stuff]….I’m done. FML,” Hart wrote in the caption of his post before diving into the details about the injuries that led to his temporary inability to walk.

For the foreseeable future, the frequent Dwayne Johnson collaborator won’t be going anywhere as he got himself a torn lower abdomen and hip adductors when he thought engaging in a friendly feud with a former athlete to prove who is faster was a good idea.

“This debate was based off who’s faster. Those that know me know, I’m pretty fast,” Hart said. “Stevan said, ‘Kevin, ain’t no way you’re gonna beat me.’ Stevan is an ex-NFL running back [who] played for the New England Patriots. Very good guy.”

The mere 40-yard dash ended with Hart blowing “all my [stuff]” and temporarily losing the ability to walk because of the resultant injuries. But as far as the Fatherhood actor is concerned, his resounding defeat had nothing to do with his racing skills and everything to do with the fact that he tried to do “some young stuff” at the age of 44, which he its was the “stupidest [thing] ever.”

“To all my men and women out there that are 40 years old and above. It’s not a game, respect that age. Respect that age, or that age will make you respect it. I was just forced to respect it. This is just a public service announcement because I know people may see me out. And I don’t want you to be alarmed, but I’m in a wheelchair.”

How long will it take for Kevin Hart to recover?

According to Hart, it will take him six to eight weeks to completely heal and he will be out of commission for the said duration. While having tears in your hip abductors is no laughing matter, Dwayne Johnson reminded his constant co-star in the comments that he suffered a similar injury during a wrestling match before adding that Hart might “grow a 3rd ball but you’ll be fine.”

Well, he is “The Rock” — it is hard to imagine any injury keeping him down for long. But Hart is no stranger to bouncing back from severe accidents. As mentioned above, his 2019 accident was so bad that his survival was quoted as a miracle. The life-threatening incident left him temporarily partially paralyzed and going through a painful rehabilitation process.