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Key Points:

• Netflix's Roast of Kevin Hart, hosted by Shane Gillis, aired live on May 10 at 8 p.m. EST from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, marking Netflix's second celebrity roast after the successful Tom Brady roast.
• The event featured a star-studded lineup including Tom Brady, Chelsea Handler, Lizzo, Pete Davidson, Draymond Green, Katt Williams, Venus and Serena Williams, and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, delivering a mix of sharp, often edgy humor and heartfelt moments.
• Highlights included Kevin Hart's playful exchanges with The Rock, heartfelt stories from Big Jay Oakerson about Hart's generosity, and a memorable roast by Jeff Ross, who shared his cancer recovery journey.
• The roast balanced brutal jokes with moments of camaraderie, especially between Hart and Katt Williams who reconciled on stage, and concluded with Hart delivering a strong closing set praising his roots and friends.
• The three-hour roast aired live on Netflix, continuing the platform's trend of high-profile comedy events that blend humor with personal stories and celebrity interactions.