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Commotion: Chris Rock takes aim, plus what's going on with The Idol?

Today on Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud: culture writers Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Tayo Bero and Hunter Harris

Today on Commotion: Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Tayo Bero and Hunter Harris

Headshots of comedian Chris Rock and musician The Weeknd
Comedian Chris Rock and musician The Weeknd (Kirill Bichutsky/Netflix, Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Live Nation)

Today on Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud:

  • It's been nearly a year since Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, and the comedian is ready to talk about it — on camera. His live Netflix special, Chris Rock: Selective Outrage, aired live on Netflix over the weekend. You'll hear more about the set — and who showed up for Chris Rock.

  • The Weeknd's show The Idol is under pressure after Rolling Stone reported on a toxic set that turned a story about a pop star angling for her own agency into a man's "rape fantasy."

You can also find today's episode on our podcast, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.