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Chris Tucker, the comedian-turned-actor, is set to embark on his first major stand-up comedy tour in over a decade. The 30-date "Legends Tour" will kick off in September and run until January 2024. Tucker expressed his excitement to return to his stand-up roots and connect with live audiences once again. Tickets for the tour will be available for purchase starting August 11.
Twitter users are debating who has the funnier slate of films between Chris Tucker and Martin Lawrence in a hypothetical Movie Verzuz in their prime. While both have great comedies to their name, Chris Tucker's "Friday," "Money Talks," "Rush Hour," and "Rush Hour 2" are cited as iconic films. Martin Lawrence's "Bad Boys," "A Thin Line," "Life," "Blue Streak," and "Big Momma's House" are also mentioned. The debate is subjective and boils down to personal taste and comedy sensibilities.
Chris Tucker revealed that he once had a private jet turn around and fly back to New York after landing in LA because Michael Jackson wanted to meet up with him. Tucker and Jackson later became close friends, and Jackson encouraged him to take on more work in Hollywood. Despite Jackson's advice, Tucker has only wanted to work on film roles that truly inspire him. Tucker is now starring in 'Air,' a film produced by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon that chronicles basketball star Michael Jordan's influence on Nike in the 1980s.
Chris Tucker revealed that he once had a private jet turn around and fly back to New York after landing in LA because Michael Jackson wanted to meet up with him. Tucker and Jackson later became close friends, and Jackson encouraged him to take on more work in Hollywood. Despite Jackson's advice, Tucker has only wanted to work on film roles that truly inspire him. Tucker is now starring in 'Air,' a film produced by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon that chronicles basketball star Michael Jordan's influence on Nike in the 1980s.
Chris Tucker, known for his roles in Rush Hour and Money Talks, talks about his sabbatical from the industry, his friendship with Michael Jackson, and his latest role in Ben Affleck's Air. Tucker explains that he is selective about the work he takes on and is a perfectionist who wants to do his best. He also discusses his research for his role as Howard White, a real-life executive in Nike's basketball department, in Air.