Wanda Sykes News

Acclaimed stand up comedian Wanda Sykes stopped by this morning's 'Today' on NBC to talk about taking on a new role as executive producer and mentor on NBC's 'Last Comic Standing.'

Actor, producer, activist and author Jane Fonda was honored with the 42nd annual AFI Life Achievement Award - the highest honor for a career in film

Actor, producer, activist and author Jane Fonda was honored with the 42nd annual AFI Life Achievement Award - the highest honor for a career in film

Comedian DeAnne Smith jokes about her balls in the season premiere of LAST COMIC STANDING. Check out the hilarious video below!

An all-star line-up of special guests adds to the fun when Emmy-nominated series "Last Comic Standing" returns to NBC on Thursday, May 22

John Schreiber, NJPAC's President and CEO, and David Rodriguez, Executive Producer of the Arts Center, announced today a 2014-15 season packed with new, NJPAC- created, season-long series', collaborations with renowned artists and companies, an expansion of diverse programming, further integration of NJPAC's arts education programs within mainstage performances, and a continuation of the Arts Center's 17-year tradition of presenting world-class artists. With over 100 performances and special events announced for the acoustically superb 2,800- seat Prudential Hall, intimate 514-seat Victoria Theater, 250-seat Chase Room, and outdoors in Theater Square, by artists ranging from Patti LaBelle to The Metropolitan Opera Rising Stars; from Chris Botti to Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience; from Golda's Balcony with Tovah Feldshuh to the Brick City Jazz Orchestra; from Bela Fleck to Lula Washington Dance Theatre; from Beres Hammond to Audra McDonald; and from The Second City to Dinosaur Train Live!, NJPAC's new season has something for everyone.

Excitement mounts as a growing list of celebrities confirm their attendance at The 39th Annual Gracie Awards Gala on May 20, 2014 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Earlier this week, the Eventi, a Kimpton Hotel, hosted the kick-off celebration for TrevorLIVE, featuring a special guest performance by Grammy and Tony-Award nominee Jeremy Jordan. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights of Jordan's amazing performance below!

The Trevor Project has announced that five-time Emmy Award-winning comedian Wanda Sykes will host TrevorLIVE in New York (TrevorLIVE NY) on June 16th at the Marriott Marquis, presented by Wells Fargo.

Continuing NBC's summer dominance, which for the past three years has been led by 'America's Got Talent,' the network spreads its wings to bring a content-rich summer schedule to build off strong anchor shows that also include the emerging hit 'American Ninja Warrior' and returning favorite 'Last Comic Standing.'

StandOut Productions and the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center present a one-night-only salute to director Andrea Meyerson's first fim, Lauging Matters, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of its release. The award-winning movie features the hilarious on-stage comedy acts of Kate Clinton, Marga Gomez, Suzanne Westenhoefer, and Karen Williams, as well as revealing one-on-one interviews. Laughing Matters has been broadcast on Here TV, Viacom's Logo Network, and Canada's Astral Network.

America's most compelling comedy competition is back Thursday, May 22(9-11 p.m. ET) when NBC's Emmy Award-nominated series “Last Comic Standing” returns with three new celebrity judges — comedy icons Roseanne Barr and Keenen Ivory Wayans, along with international comic sensation Russell Peters — as well as dynamic new host JB Smoove.

For her 50th birthday, Wanda Sykes celebrated on the ski slopes. Below, watch as the funnylady explains to Ellen how things went downhill from there on today's ELLEN.

Louis C.K. is releasing his first feature film online for $5. He tweeted: 'My first movie 'tomorrow night' (1998) will be up on http://louisck.com for 5 bucks as always tomorrow at noon.

Sykes gives Jay a gift to take with him after he leaves the "Tonight Show"

Media Theatre, Media Pa. Celebrates 20 Years of Theatre!!

ABC has picked up a pilot from 12 YEARS A SLAVE screenwriter John Ridley. Titled AMERICAN CRIME, the drama “examine the personal lives of the players involved in a racially charged trial as their worlds are turned upside down.”