Character Night to Return to the Magnet Theater in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2025
Character Night will return to the Magnet Theater! Join in for a one hour showcase of original characters, impressions and bits from some of the most driven, imaginative, and funny performers here in NYC.
Photos: Inside The 84th Annual Peabody Awards With Mel Brooks, Billy Crystal & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2024
On June 9th, the entertainment industry came together to celebrate the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and streaming media during 2023. Winners were chosen by a unanimous vote from over 1,100 entries in television, podcasts/radio, and the web/digital in entertainment, news, documentary, arts, children’s/youth, public service, and interactive programming. See photos from the event!
Time To Kill Sketch Comedy Group Headlines NY SketchFest!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2023
Like phoenixes rising from the ashes of the successful writers' strike, writers and producers at The Daily Show, The Tonight Show, and more have come together (shoutout to The Beatles) to headline NY SketchFest with their iconic sketch show Time to Kill: A Sketch Comedy Show.
FAST FOODIES to Premiere on Food Network in April
by Michael Major - Mar 30, 2023
Fast Foodies is set for a special nine-week, ten-episode run on Food Network. Episodes of the cooking competition will subsequently air Thursdays at 9:30PM ET and additional guests will include Jillian Bell, Fortune Feimster, Ron Funches, Chris Jericho, Bobby Moynihan, Andy Richter, Amanda Seales and James Van Der Beek.
INSECURE Joins OWN Network's Tuesday Night Schedule
by Michael Major - Jan 20, 2023
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.
Comedy Veteran, Pierre, Releases Stand Up Micro-Special HALF/TRUTHS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2022
Tired of being misjudged and constantly proving himself in the Black community, biracial comedian and actor, Pierre Edwards (Pierre), speaks his truth in a witty stand-up micro-special on race titled 'HALF/TRUTHS.' The thought-provoking film was released last week with the soft launch of Comedy Hype's new streaming platform.
Exclusive: Amanda Seales Appears on YARA SHAHIDI'S DAY OFF
by Michael Major - Nov 22, 2022
Saddle up and go for a ride with Actress Amanda Seales in a new episode of Yara Shahidi's Day Off! In the new episode, Amanda opens up about animal advocacy, black futurism, and purpose-driven living. Watch an exclusive video clip from the upcoming episode now!
Yara Shahidi Lands New Facebook Watch Show
by Michael Major - Sep 16, 2022
Yara Shahidi’s Day Off is a fun adventure-filled day that gives a glimpse into the little-known lives of her celebrity peers. In each episode, from culture to cuisine, hobbies, and talents, Yara actively takes part in a wide variety of experiences curated by her peers that reflect their authentic interests outside of their fame. Watch the trailer!