Chris Rock News

Appearing this weekend at Side Splitters: MIKE E. WINFIELD tonight, August 29- September 1.

Mike E. Winfield in minutes will describe what has happened in your life that very day. Many often leave his show saying, “Does he live with us?” Strikingly brilliant comedian Mike E. has not slowed down since his debut on The Late Show W/ David Letterman and most recently winning a reoccurring role on NBC's The Office. Whether its hardships or love, you're gonna get it served honestly from this charismatic Baltimore native who now resides in California's state capitol. When asked, why Sacramento? He says, “If they want you, they'll find you.”

Premium TV network EPIX announced the continuation of the hilarious season of Comedy Unbound that began earlier this month. EPIX will premiere another new hour-long special - Jim Norton: American Degenerate - tonight, August 23. The new program, along with the rest of the Comedy Unbound showcase, is available exclusively on EPIX, EPIX On Demand, EpixHD.com and EPIX apps across hundreds of devices including Xbox, PS3, Roku, iPads, iPhones and more.

Dave Attell and COMEDY CENTRAL will be keeping fans up late into the night once again as the #1 brand in comedy is back in business with the iconic comic, ordering its first-ever uncensored, weekly late-night stand-up series

Actor, author and comedian, Tracy Morgan, will take the stage at the Strand Theatre (www.strandcapitol.org) in York, PA for a night of sheer hilarity on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 8:00PM.

Boston Comedy Legend Jimmy Tingle is one of the headliners of the 5th Annual Boston Comedy Arts Festival. Known as one of the top social and political humorists in America, Tingle takes the stage Friday, September 6 at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $18 for every show and student rush tickets are available for $14 at the door. ImprovBoston is located at 40 Prospect Street. The Brattle Theatre is located at 40 Brattle Street. Tickets to the festival are available online at www.bostoncomedyarts.com.

How do you handle your balls? Left to right, front to back, side to side? Currently filming in NY & NJ, from the Director/Writer of the smash indie award winning hit “Don't Shoot the Pharmacist!” comes a new cutting edge laugh out loud comedy ready to hit the pavement 'BALL BOY'.

This fall BET Networks unleashes a star studded lineup of original programming and specials that promises to speak to your mind, body, soul - and Tickle your funny bone starting this October.

Nelly will perform for a fundraising concert, presented by Vatterott College for only $36 per ticket. This one-night only concert benefiting the Vatterott College Scholarship Fund takes place at The Pageant, 6161 Delmar Blvd, tonight, August 3. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

"UP Comedy Club Presents…" is known for bringing the best stand-up comedy talent in the country to Chicago. This fall's line-up features many of the best known names in comedy today, including Dave Foley, Tony Rock, Ian Bagg, Maz Jobrani, D.L. Hughley, Christopher Titus, Kyle Kinane and Loni Love. Each show includes a feature stand-up comic and a local emcee that hosts the evening. Dinner will be available before and during the show.

Starting August 3, 2013, Improv Comedy Troupe, EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH will be appearing weekly every Saturday at 3pm and 8pm at the Broadway Comedy Club (318 Wet 53rd, New York, NY 10019). Tickets for the interactive shows range $25-50 (Call Ovation Tix 866-811-4111). VIP tickets include beverage(s) and the best seats in the house. General admission requires 1-2 drink minimum and is seated on a first come / first serve basis.

Los Angeles's most exciting live, music performance space Rockwell: Table & Stage will add to its' stellar lineup, Tracie Thoms tonight and tomorrow, July 28 & 29. 'Seasons' will be an eclectic mix of soul, r&b, pop and musical theatre standards pulled from the Contemporary American Songbook that will take concertgoers on a magical journey that explores all the Seasons Of Love. Recent Tony Award Winner Billy Porter (Kinky Boots) will direct the show with James Sampliner (Legally Blonde, The Wedding Singer) serving as Musical Director. Joining Thoms on stage will be another film, television and theatre star, special guest Wayne Brady.

Premium TV network EPIX announced the continuation of the hilarious season of Comedy Unbound that began earlier this month. EPIX will premiere two brand new hour-long specials - Tom Papa: Freaked Out tonight, July 26 and Jim Norton: American Degenerate on August 23. These new programs, along with the rest of the Comedy Unbound showcase, are available exclusively on EPIX, EPIX On Demand, EpixHD.com and EPIX apps across hundreds of devices including Xbox, PS3, Roku, iPads, iPhones and more.

'Seasons' will be an eclectic mix of soul, r&b, pop and musical theatre standards pulled from the Contemporary American Songbook that will take concertgoers on a magical journey that explores all the Seasons Of Love. Recent Tony Award Winner Billy Porter (Kinky Boots) will direct the show with James Sampliner (Legally Blonde, The Wedding Singer) serving as Musical Director.

XX has set the premiere date of Wednesday, September 4 for its flagship comedy series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and The League, and the late night comedy show Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell.

Adam Sandler, Chris Rock and Burt Reynolds star in THE LONGEST YARD, a remake of the hit 1974 comedy, to be broadcast Saturday, July 27 (9:00-11:20 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Crackle, Sony Pictures' multi-platform video entertainment network, received a nomination for Jerry Seinfeld's “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” in the 65th annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

The Present Company presents Big Dummy, me and my old man written by and starring MAC Award winning performer Mary Dimino opening August 9th at the Steve and Marie Sgouros Theatre (Players Theatre, 2ndFloor) as part of the 17th Annual New York Fringe Festival. Christine Renee Miller directs.

Star of 5 TV comedy specials Nick DiPaolo is set to blast into the Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun tonight, July 13th.

This summer will be filled with laughs when OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network premieres two one-hour original comedy specials 'Wanda Sykes Presents HERLARIOUS,' which will be hosted by Wanda Sykes. The specials will air tonight, July 13 and Saturday, July 20 from 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT.