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With ‘Top Five,’ Chris Rock finds his voice — and his niche

In “Top Five,” Chris Rock plays Andre Allen; a comedian fighting to be taken seriously as he enters the next phase of his uber-successful Hollywood career. After launching the lucrative “Hammy the Bear” franchise, Allen is now attempting a dramatic epic about a Haitian slave uprising

J.B. Smoove on how his ‘Top Five’ character differs from his usual performance

J.B. Smoove has made a name for himself playing loudmouths and wacky characters. But he acknowledges that he appreciates when a potential gig surfaces that doesn’t expect him to play to a “type,” and Smoove was ecstatic to take on the role of Chris Rock’s trusty assistant in the star-studded comedy “Top Five.”

Cedric the Entertainer gets serious

Everybody loves Cedric the Entertainer. The funnyman from Missouri has that kind of demeanor that makes everyone feel like they’ve known him for years. He’s