Larry Wilmore News

After comedian/filmmaker Heather Fink's dad suffers a paralyzing stroke, she struggles to pull herself up from sinking. From caregiving to death and the midlife crisis, QUICKSAND is a storytelling and clown exploration of the realest sh*t we face. 

The world-famous Comedy Cellar has announced the January 2024 lineup for its first West Coast location, an exact replica of its New York club, at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

Alonzo Bodden will be performing live at The Stanley Hotel on December 30, 2023. Get ready to laugh with this talented comedian!

The Den Theatre has announced comedian Jena Friedman will perform a special one-night-only show Sunday September 10, 2023.

The Den Theatre today announced Alonzo Bodden will be performing Sunday August, 20, 2023 at 7 p.m. on The Heath Mainstage.

The 2023 Lower East Side Film Festival (“LESFF”) will host a special 30th-anniversary screening of Richard Linklater's, 1993 cult classic, “Dazed and Confused” with live commentary from comedians, Jordan Carlos (The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore) and Phoebe Robinson (HBO's 2 Dope Queens, Everything's Trash) on Friday, May 5 at the Village East Cinema with a 9 pm showtime in Mystery Science Theater 3000 style.

​ The 2023 Lower East Side Film Festival (“LESFF”) has announced the programming for its 13th annual event, which includes exclusive feature film premieres, specialty short showcases, industry panels, and parties from May 4 - 8 at the Village East Cinema, DCTV Firehouse Cinema, plus virtually through May 14. Enjoy the open bar for all screenings. Tickets are on-sale now and virtually.

Leading artists and activists including Marisa Tomei, Kerry Washington, and Stephanie Hsu will gather at The Town Hall for the book launch of Voices of a People's History of the United States in the 21st Century.

“Reasonable Doubt' is from executive producers Raamla Mohamed, Kerry Washington and Larry Wilmore. Morris Chestnut (“The Best Man”) has been served to join the sophomore season, alongside series regulars Emayatzy Corinealdi, McKinley Freeman, Tim Jo, Angela Grovey, Aderinsola Olabode and Thaddeus J. Mixson.

Rita Wilson fondly discusses her acting career spanning over 50 years and reminisces about her first role at the age of 15 on “The Brady Bunch.” Later in the show, up-and-coming actor Young Dylan joins Jennifer and talks about going viral at a young age and how he didn’t know what it meant. Watch videos from the episode now!

The hilarious Chelsea Handler makes an appearance on “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” as she is shocked to learn that Jennifer has never had a sip of alcohol, and the comedian admits she got a nun to smoke marijuana for the first time. Then, “The Last of Us” actress Nico Parker reminisces about filming “Dumbo.' Watch videos from the episode now!

The Ambies celebrate excellence in podcasting and elevate awareness and status of podcasts as a unique and personal medium for entertainment, information, storytelling and expression. The ceremony will highlight 185 nominees across 26 categories with winners to be selected by every voting member of The Podcast Academy (TPA).

Starring NAACP Image Award winner and eight-time Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award nominee Issa Rae, “Insecure” explores the Black female experience through best friends Issa (Rae) and Molly (Yvonne Orji), who must deal with their own flaws. The series also stars Jay Ellis, Natasha Rothwell and Amanda Seales.

Disney’s Onyx Collective announced streaming premiere date for its first narrative feature film, “Bruiser,” following its theatrical release on Dec. 2. The film stars Trevante Rhodes as Porter, Shamier Anderson as Malcolm, Shinelle Azoroh as Monica, and Jalyn Hall as Darious.

See photos from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's star-studded Opening Night Gala, which was complete with a performance and party led by Artistic Director Robert Battle with two-time Emmy-winning TV host, journalist, author and producer Tamron Hall as Honorary Chair.  

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicks off its 2022 holiday season engagement with a start-studded one-night only gala benefit on Wednesday, November 30 at 7pm, complete with an exceptional performance at New York City Center followed by a dinner-party at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.

The drama series - from writer and executive producer Raamla Mohamed, and executive producer and director Kerry Washington - is produced by ABC Signature and streams exclusively on Hulu in the U.S. Mohamed leads an all-Black writing staff on the series. “Reasonable Doubt” stars Emayatzy Corinealdi, McKinley Freeman, and more.

Rachel Feinstein is a nationally touring comedian and actress.  She has had three Comedy Central specials, including her one hour special Amy Schumer Presents Rachel Feinstein: Only Whores Wear Purple. 

This Labor Day Weekend, two-time Emmy Award-winning comedian, actress, writer and producer Sarah Silverman will be joined by comedian, actor, and writer Atsuko Okatsuka, comedian Todd Glass and comedian and television producer Rory Albanese during a one-night-only engagement of “Sarah Silverman & Friends” at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022.

An American television institution for over 60 years, 'The Tonight Show' continues to be a home to big-name celebrity guests and a stage for top musical and comedic talent.