Keenen Ivory Wayans News

Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference (AFF) has announced its continued commitment to diversity in filmmaking through its grant from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, AFF is known for championing writers' contributions to film, television, and new media. The Academy's FilmCraft grant was established to identify and empower future filmmakers from nontraditional backgrounds, cultivate new and diverse talent, promote motion pictures as an art form, and provide a platform for underrepresented artists.

Laugh Out Loud, the comedy brand and multi-platform network founded by the world's top comedian Kevin Hart in partnership with global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B),  announced today an expanded slate of original programming that builds on the network's rapid growth since launching last summer.

CNN's THE HISTORY OF COMEDY Returns for Season Two on Sunday, July 15

Four comedy legends from stage and screen will bring the laughs to Parx Casino, Pennsylvania's #1 casino. 'In Living Color' creator Keenen Ivory Wayans will host The Off Color Comedy Tour on Friday, June 8, 2018, featuring fellow comedy stars Shawn Wayans, Tommy Davidson and David Alan Grier.

Frontier Comedy have announced a solo stand-up tour for American actor, writer, producer and comedian Shawn Wayans in May 2018.

The Off Color Comedy Tour is making a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, July 7th starting at 8:00pm. Featuring some of your favorite artists from the Emmy Award-winning hit show In Living Color, creator Keenen Ivory Wayans will host The Off Color Comedy Tour with stars Shawn Wayans, Tommy Davidson and David Alan Grier. Together, these comedy legends will bring a show that won't disappoint.

Frontier Comedy announce eight world class shows for the 2018 Perth Comedy Festival. There's something for everyone; from online superstars Alex Williamson, Neel Kolhatkar & Rosie Waterland; to critically acclaimed gems Alice Fraser & Amos Gill; cult hit Pauly Fenech; to international comedy icons Jonathan Pie (UK) and Shawn Wayans (US)!

Frontier Comedy have announced a solo stand-up tour for American actor, writer, producer and comedian Shawn Wayans in May 2018.

Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference (AFF), the premier film festival recognizing the writers' contributions to film, television, and new media, announced today a late addition to its film slate. I, TONYA, the darkly comedic tale of American figure skater Tonya Harding and one of the most sensational scandals in sports history, will serve as AFF's second Closing Night Film. Directed by Craig Gillespie, I TONYA stars Margot Robbie as Harding, Sebastian Stan as her ex-husband Jeff Gillooly, and Allison Janney as Harding's acid-tongued mother. Writer Steven Rogers will be in attendance for the screening.

Austin Film Festival & Screenwriters Conference (AFF), the premier film festival recognizing the writers' contributions to film, television, and new media, announced today the full schedule of films and panels for the 24th annual event

It's Playhouse on Park's first Comedy Night of 2017, and we're all due for a good laugh, so join us for an awesome night out on Saturday, February 4. Hosted by Bari Alyse Rudin, Comedy Night features two co-headliners, Chris Tabb and Tracy Locke.

Neil Patrick Harris is featured on tonight's episode of PBS's FINDING YOUR ROOTS. In the sneak peek below, the Tony and Emmy winner finds out about his ancestors who arrived in America in 1618!

Macdonald got his start in the industry writing for 'Roseanne' and 'The Dennis Miller Show' before earning a spot on the 'SNL' writing staff in 1993. Soon after, 'SNL' creator Lorne Michaels gave Macdonald an opportunity to read on-air editorials during 'Weekend Update' and within a year, he became the anchor of the popular segment. Macdonald was also well-known for his impressions of Burt Reynolds and Bob Dole on the show in addition to his 'Weekend Update' performances.

The Paley Center for Media, the leading nonprofit cultural institution that showcases the importance and impact of media on our society, will hold a Hollywood Tribute to African-American Achievements in Television

NBC's hit summer comedy competition series "Last Comic Standing" is down to its final 10 contestants, all competing for an incredible prize package worth $250,000, including a development deal for their own television show.

BC's hit summer comedy competition series "Last Comic Standing" is down to its final 41 contestants, all competing for an incredible prize package worth $250,000, including a development deal for their own television show.

NBC announces primetime scheduling updates for Sunday August 23, 2015 - Saturday August 29, 2015

NBC announces its PRIMETIME SCHEDULE for Sunday August 16, 2015 - Saturday August 22, 2015

Returning to Playhouse Square October 11th is an evening of hilarious stand-up comedy featuring finalists from NBC's laugh fest Last Comic Standing. Catch these rising stars as they ignite the stage with the jokes and laughter that made them the finalists in America's funniest competition.