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Leading Talent and Global Stars to Descend on the City for this Year's Toronto International Film Festival
by Emily Bruno - Aug 22, 2017


The Toronto International Film Festival® today revealed the hundreds of special guests and talent that will attend the Festival this September.

New Episode of Complex Networks' SNEAKER SHOPPING with Rita Ora Now Streaming
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 14, 2017


In the episode, Ora explains her own personal sneaker style, where she keeps her collection and dishes about her experience working at famed shoe store Size, and her partnership with Adidas where she designed 15 capsule collections.

Frenchie Davis to Star in AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', Directed by Ken Page, at La Mirada Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2017


La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & Mccoy Rigby Entertainment present the first show of its 2017-2018 season, and the 40th anniversary of the iconic theatre with American Idol's Frenchie Davis starring in AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', with music by Thomas 'Fats' Waller, conceived by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Murray Horwitz, musical direction by Christopher Troy, choreography by Jeffrey Polk and directed & staged by Ken Page - an original cast member of the 1978 Broadway premiere!

Carolines and The Second City Partner to Present Inaugural Pop-Up Training Center at 2017 New York Comedy Festival
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2017


The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), presented in association with TBS, today announced the lineup of comedians bringing laughter to New York November 7 - 12 when the festival takes over some of the city's most prestigious venues. Over 200 comedians are set to perform over the six-day festival, including Conan O'Brien, Samantha Bee, Bill Maher, and Nick Offerman.

49th NAACP Image Awards to Be Telecast Live MLK Day, January 15
by Julie Musbach - Aug 4, 2017


The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and TV One, a television network dedicated to the best of black culture and entertainment, today announced that the 49th NAACP Image Awards will be nationally telecast live on TV One on Monday, January 15, 2018, the federal holiday marking the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  The two-hour special will also include a live pre-show from the star-studded red carpet.

The Capitol Theatre presents Star of the #1 Comedy Girls Trip TIFFANY HADDISH
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2017


Breakout star of the #1 comedy movie Girls Trip, Tiffany Haddish brings her extremely popular stand-up comedy to the Capitol Theatre on Friday, September 1 at 7 pm. Tickets go on sale Saturday, August 5 at 10 am. This show is for mature audiences.

CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: The First Epic Movie Arrives on Digital HD 8/29 and on Blu-ray & DVD 9/12
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2017


Hold onto your capes! Based on the bestselling book series by Dav Pilkey, DreamWorks Animation presents CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE. “…One of the funniest, most heartwarming films of the year” (William Bibbiani, Crave Online). Certified Fresh onRottenTomatoes.com, this outrageous family comedy tells the story of two overly imaginative best friends, George (Kevin Hart) and Harold (Thomas Middleditch), who hypnotize their principal (Ed Helms) into thinking he's the hero from their comic books: Captain Underpants. CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE also features the voice talent of Nick Kroll as Professor Poopypants.

MTV to Revive TRL Franchise Live from Times Square This October
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 1, 2017


MTV's 'TRL' franchise is set to premiere on Monday, October 2nd. The daily live show will air from the network's iconic Times Square studio and become the prime destination for youth culture and a meeting point for millions of fans.

Kevin Hart, Jim Carey, Ali Wong, Trevor Noah Headline JUST FOR LAUGHS
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2017


The Just For Laughs Festival, presented by Videotron in association with Loto-Quebec, successfully upped the ante on hilarity with more artists and TV tapings than ever before, popping the cork over an astounding 42 sold-out shows. With a flood of television tapings, social media coverage, and international press, JFL experienced more worldwide exposure than ever before! JFL's name is synonymous with comedy. You can't turn your head without catching stand-up captured at the festival; major players include Netflix, HBO, The Comedy Network, CBC, Showtime, The CW, CNN, Hulu, CBS, Comedy Central, LOL, TruTV and countless other media outlets from across the globe.

ALL DEF COMEDY Stand-Up Series from Russell Simmons Debuts Exclusively on HBO This December
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 28, 2017


Russell Simmons returns to HBO later this year for the all-new stand-up series ALL DEF COMEDY, kicking off its six-show season in December. The show continues the longstanding relationship between the network and Simmons, who launched the careers of a host of today's comedy superstars in the '90s with the original HBO series “Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam.”

Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin Hart, Mike Birbiglia, and More Take the Stage at JUST FOR LAUGHS
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2017


It was a big day for the Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal, now with its 35th annual event in full swing. 

TIFF 2017 Unveils First Slate of Films for Galas & Special Presentations
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 25, 2017


Piers Handling and Cameron Bailey unveiled the first wave of titles premiering in the Gala and Special Presentations programmes at this year's Toronto International Film Festival.

James Davis and Arsenio Hall Come to ComedyWorks Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2017


James Davis is a rising force in comedy.  On June 28th, Comedy Central premiered his new show Hood Adjacent with James Davis, where Davis explores contemporary urban topics and shares his perspective on the world he grew up in through a unique, hybrid style of comedy that bridges the gap between urban and mainstream comedy.

MTV to Premiere New Comedy Series SAFEWORD, Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2017


MTV today announced the debut of new comedy series, SAFEWORD where famous friends become famous frenemies all for a good laugh. “SafeWord” will premiere today, July 13 at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT, immediately following a new episode of “Wild 'N Out” and as part of MTV's “Throwdown Todays” comedy block.

Usain Bolt, Kevin Hart Launch Battle of Wits With PokerStars #GameOn Challenge
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 30, 2017


The world's fastest man, Usain Bolt, and the world's funniest man, Kevin Hart, are going head-to-head to see who has the most maverick mind, in a challenge presented by PokerStars, an Amaya Inc. (AYA; TSX: AYA) brand. The pair will be aiming to outsmart one another in the biggest social media battle of the year, starting today under the #GameOn hashtag.

Magic Ventures to Present NIGHT TIDE at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2017


MAGIC VENTURES LLC, in association with the New York Musical Festival, is pleased to announce the world premiere production of new musical, NIGHT TIDE, with music by Nathania Wibowo, book & lyrics by Taylor Tash, music direction by Andy Peterson, and directed/choreographed by Luis Villabon.

VIDEO: First Look - Dwayne Johnson Stars in Action/Adventure JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 29, 2017


The first trailer has been released for JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE, hitting theaters on December 20, 2017.  

VIDEO: Chance the Rapper Set for New Season of MTV's NICK CANNON PRESENTS: WILD 'N OUT
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2017


MTV today announced that 'Throwdown Todays' are back and kicking off with a destined to be iconic, hour-long season nine premiere of NICK CANNON PRESENTS: WILD 'N OUT featuring special guest captain Chance the Rapper today, June 29 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

MTV to Premiere New Comedy Series SAFEWORD, 7/13
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 26, 2017


MTV today announced the debut of new comedy series, SAFEWORD where famous friends become famous frenemies all for a good laugh. “SafeWord” will premiere on Thursday, July 13 at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT, immediately following a new episode of “Wild 'N Out” and as part of MTV's “Throwdown Thursdays” comedy block.

Gary Owen, Deon Cole and Tiffany Haddish, Now On Sale at NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2017


New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening of outrageous, contemporary stand-up with some of the funniest new performers on the scene: BET star Gary Owen (House of Payne, Think Like a Man), Deon Cole (of ABC's Black-ish), Talent (KISS-FM's Morning Show) and Smokey Suarez (Paper Soldiers).

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