Photo Coverage: CASAMIGOS Super Bowl Bash with Paul McCartney and Celebrity Guests
by Marina Kennedy
- Feb 3, 2020
Casamigos took to Miami Beach for Sports Illustrated's official Super Bowl bash - The Party. Paul McCartney, a guest of Casamigos co-founder Rande Gerber enjoyed the bash and special performances by the Black Eyed Peas, Marshmello, DaBaby and beats all night from Goldman Sachs CEO, David Solomon.
Cedric The Entertainer Will Return to Mohegan Sun Arena
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jan 27, 2020
Over the course of a career spanning 30 years, Cedric 'The Entertainer' has solidified his status as one of the world's premier performers. The actor and comedian will perform at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, March 14th at 7:30pm.
Wanda Sykes Hosts 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Jan 8, 2020
The 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting and inspirational night recognizing African-American achievements and contributions, world premieres Sunday, January 12 at 9:00 p.m. ET on Bounce.
Bob Sumner Will Produce LAFF MOB'S LAFF TRACKS on truTV
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Dec 23, 2019
If you don't know who the soft spoken/humble spirit Bob Sumner is, you must have been hiding under a rock for the past 25 years. Sumner was the co-creator of HBO's Def Comedy Jam, where he worked behind the scenes recruiting the best unrecognized and/or just starting out comedians in the world. As a producer (and many times talent scout), industry influencers consider Sumner a “Career Maker” in the world of comedy. He is often referred to as the “Black” Lorne Michaels (creator of Saturday Night Live and other comedy television shows), others equate him to music industry's Clarence Avant. Either way, he is definitely a force to be reckoned with, and his comic discoveries are legendary.
Tone Bell Developing New CBS Comedy
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Dec 20, 2019
Deadline reports that Cedric the Entertainer, Craig Gerard, and Matt Zinman will produce a new comedy at CBS, possibly starring 'Fam' actor Tone Bell.
BWW Review: BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES Showcases Salons as a Beacon of Hope for Contemporary Black Men
by Cindy Sibilsky
- Dec 9, 2019
Barber Shop Chronicles is a unifying, enriching, thought-provoking and captivating theatrical experience that solidifies Ellams' position as a griot worthy of upholding the rich African ancestry of storytelling traditions, and an exciting new poet and playwright making his mark on the world's stage by sharing slices of life that dive deeply into the culture and concerns of the contemporary black man.
