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Paramount’s Copley Comedy Series Unveils Spring Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - February 27, 2026
Paramount Theatre’s Copley Comedy Series continues through May 2 at the Copley Theatre in Aurora, Illinois, featuring Chicago comedians including Jeanie Doogan, Dwayne Kennedy, Vince Maranto, and Brian Hicks....
W. Kamau Bell to Return to Berkeley Rep With WHO'S WITH ME?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2025
Emmy and Peabody Award-winning TV host, comedian, filmmaker, and New York Times bestselling author W. Kamau Bell returns to Berkeley Repertory Theatre this June. Learn how to purchase tickets....
The Den Theatre Announces W. Kamau Bell and More for April 2025 Comedy Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - February 26, 2025
The Den Theatre has announced its upcoming April 2025 shows at the theatre’s Wicker Park stages including Ashley Hesseltine, Caitlin Cook, Juston McKinney, Jordan Jensen, Vittorio Angelone, and more....
W. Kamau Bell to Bring WHO'S WITH ME? To Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 24, 2025
Following two previously sold-out developmental residencies, Emmy and Peabody Award-winning TV host, comedian, filmmaker, and New York Times bestselling author W. Kamau Bell will return to Berkeley Repertory Theatre with Who's With Me?...
W. Kamau Bell to Return to Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 08, 2024
Following a previously sold-out run, Emmy Award winner and New York Times bestselling author W. Kamau Bell will return to Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets....
Special Preview of Windy City Comedy Fest is Coming To The Den Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 17, 2024
The Den Theatre will present a special Windy City Comedy Fest event previewing the inaugural edition of the festival set for 2025. Learn how to purchase tickets....
San Francisco Opera Presents BEYOND INNOCENCE Initiatives
by A.A. Cristi - May 03, 2024
San Francisco Opera launches BEYOND INNOCENCE initiatives alongside the U.S. premiere of Kaija Saariaho's opera, INNOCENCE....
Interact Theatre Company Picks 2nd Playwright For THE PHILLY CYCLE!
by A.A. Cristi - February 23, 2024
InterAct is in the process of commissioning three plays to be written about and with Philadelphia communities that are under-represented on local (and national) stages. The second commission will focus on the city's community of Southeast Asians, specifically those displaced by ...
Emmy Award Winner W. Kamau Bell to Bring W. KAMAU BELL GETS HIS ACT TOGETHER to Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 20, 2023
Berkeley Rep to present Emmy Award winner W. Kamau Bell in an upcoming event. Get all the details here....
CNN Originals Hub Launches On Discovery+
by Michael Major - August 19, 2022
The CNN Originals hub on discovery+ has debuted in the United States allowing discovery+ subscribers to access a large, curated selection of library CNN content from the network’s prestige brands: CNN Original Series, CNN Films, and HLN Original Series. Subscribers will be able to enjoy over 800 e...
CNN Original Content to Stream On Discovery+ in New CNN Originals Hub
by Michael Major - August 04, 2022
CNN and Warner Bros. Discovery announced the launch of a dedicated CNN Originals hub on discovery+ domestically. discovery+ subscribers can access a curated selection of library CNN content through a new hub featuring premium programming from the network’s prestige brands: CNN Original Series, CNN...
Showtime Receives 17 Emmy Nominations
by Michael Major - July 12, 2022
SHOWTIME was recognized with 17 Primetime Emmy Award nominations by the Television Academy, led by seven nominations for YELLOWJACKETS, including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actress for Melanie Lynskey and Outstanding Supporting Actress for Christina Ricci. WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT COSBY...
VIDEO: Showtime Releases WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT COSBY Trailer
by Michael Major - January 19, 2022
Showtime released the official trailer for the upcoming four-part docuseries We Need to Talk About Cosby, from Emmy-winning director W. Kamau Bell (United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell). The four-parter sheds new light on Cosby’s cultural contributions and impact at the height of his disgra...
THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN, COMPANY & More Nominated for 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 19, 2022
GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced the nominees for the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 finalist Gottmik announced nominees in select GLAAD Media Awards categories live via GLAA...
VIDEO: Showtime Shares WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT COSBY Documentary Trailer
by Michael Major - December 20, 2021
SHOWTIME Documentary Films today announced We Need To Talk About Cosby, a four-part docuseries from Emmy-winning director W. Kamau Bell (United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell) that offers an in-depth look at the revolutionary career and personal descent of Bill Cosby. Watch the new teaser now!...
HBO Max Announces Unscripted Series SWEET LIFE: LOS ANGELES From Issa Rae
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 18, 2021
'We are thrilled to partner with Issa Rae on this fun, dynamic series about a real group of friends and their unique, yet intertwined experiences in South Los Angeles, which has a one-of-a-kind culture that deserves a spotlight all its own,' said Jennifer O’Connell, executive vice president, Non-...
Relevé Entertainment Partners With Revelations Entertainment for HISTORY IN COLOR
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 22, 2021
Each episode of HISTORY IN COLOR is directed by a leading African American icon and is their personal exploration of the lives of often-unknown people who blazed the trail for their career. ...
HAMILTON, MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, Debbie Allen, Viola Davis and More Nominated for 52nd NAACP Image Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 02, 2021
The full-list of nominees for the 52nd NAACP Image Awards were announced today in a special virtual event on NAACP Image Awards’ Instagram channel hosted by Tony-award winning actress and singer Anika Noni-Rose, actress and singer Chloe Bailey, actress Erika Alexander, actor, dancer, and chor...
THIS IS LIFE WITH LISA LING Premieres Nov. 29 on CNN
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 27, 2020
The award-winning CNN Original Series, 'This is Life with Lisa Ling,' returns for its seventh season on Sunday, November 29, at 9 p.m. ET/PT....
PlayhouseLivePresents STILL. Written and Performed By Javon Johnson
by Stephi Wild - September 25, 2020
Pasadena Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman announces the premiere of Still., a newly commissioned work written by and starring spoken word artist Javon Johnson, and directed by Donny Jackson. The production will launch online at PlayhouseLive on September, 30, 2020, and is par...
Pasadena Playhouse Announces Programming For PLAYHOUSELIVE
by A.A. Cristi - September 24, 2020
Pasadena Playhouse announces Fall Programming for PlayhouseLive, a first-of-its-kind nonprofit streaming platform to showcase theatrical productions to a national and international audience, launching online September 30. With the continuation of the Playhouse's efforts as the State Theater of Calif...
SiriusXM and CNN Expand Broadcast Relationship with Launch of CNN ORIGINALS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 16, 2020
SiriusXM and CNN announced today the launch of CNN Originals, a new channel showcasing the premier non-fiction series from CNN and HLN. The programming will be available 24/7 on SiriusXM channel 121 starting September 18. ...
New CNN Original Series FIRST LADIES Premieres Oct. 4
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 09, 2020
First Ladies, a new CNN Original Series about America's most iconic first ladies, premieres Sunday, October 4, at 10 p.m....
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for DEFYING GRAVITY: THE UNTOLD STORY OF WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS
by Sarah Leiber - September 09, 2020
Today YouTube Originals unveiled the official trailer for “Defying Gravity: The Untold Story of Women’s Gymnastics” - a brand-new documentary series from Emmy-winning Main Event Media....
BWW Interview: Jacob Kornbluth of STEPHANIE'S MARSHSTREAM at The Marsh Brings Clarity & Humor to Complex Issues
by Jim Munson - August 18, 2020
Emmy and Sundance Film Festival Award-winning writer and director Jacob Kornbluth will chat with Stephanie Weisman, Founder/Artistic Director of the Marsh this Thursday August 20th at 7:30pm PDT as part of the ongoing a?oeStephaniea??s MarshStreama?? series. Kornbluth will discuss his entertaining a...
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