Michelle Buteau News

Survival of the Thickest, the Netflix series starring Michelle Buteau, has released the trailer for its second season, which hits the streamer on March 27. Watch the trailer now!

Matteo Lane: The Al Dente Special will premiere on Friday, May 16 on Hulu, and is the seventh Original special in Hulu's new stand-up comedy slate, Hularious. 

Taylor Swift took home the most trophies of the night with 10 wins including the coveted “Top Artist,” “Top Female Artist,” “Top Billboard 200 Artist,” “Top Hot 100 Artist,” “Hot 100 Songwriter,” “Top Streaming Songs Artist” and “Top Billboard 200 Album.”

As the first female comic to record a special at the iconic Radio City Music Hall, Michelle Buteau returns for her second Netflix comedy special: Michelle Buteau: A Buteau-ful Mind at Radio City Music Hall. Watch the trailer now!

The Billboard Music Awards has announced that FOX, Paramount+ and Amazon’s Fire TV Channels will all air the 2024 show in a first-of-its-kind multi-distribution broadcast, bringing access to the star-studded annual event to fans like never before!

As the first female comic to record a special at the iconic Radio City Music Hall, Michelle Buteau returns for her second Netflix comedy special: Michelle Buteau: A Buteau-ful Mind at Radio City Music Hall. Celebrate the New Year right as Buteau reflects on motherhood, marriage, and more as it hits Netflix December 31, 2024.

Comedy icon Joan Rivers will be celebrated with a very special  tribute, Dead Funny - An All-Star Tribute to Joan Rivers Benefiting God’s Love We Deliver at the world-famous Apollo Theater. See who else is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

WIF (formerly known as Women In Film, Los Angeles) has announced that Annette Bening, Michelle Buteau, Joey King, Ellen Kuras, Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, Kerry Washington, and Kate Winslet will be honored at the 2024 WIF Honors, taking place on Thursday, October 24, at The Beverly Hilton.

Netflix has released the trailer for season 7 of the social media completion series, The Circle. Starting September 11th, new episodes of The Circle will roll out each Wednesday, with different phases of the competition featured across 13, 1 hour-long episodes. Watch the new trailer!

Netflix has confirmed that Michelle Buteau, Tasha Smith, Tone Bell, Liza Treyger, Peppermint, and Marouane Zotti will return to the comedy series Survival of The Thickest Season 2, which is now in production in New York. Tasha Smith will also shift from a recurring character to a series regular and will direct 2 episodes. 

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) have announced the winners of the 6th Annual AAFCA TV Honors for distinguished achievements in television and streaming, along with special achievement award honorees. The 'Legacy Award' will go to Glynn Turman, the prolific American actor has been gracing the stage and screen for over six decades.

Comedy producers are searching for America's funniest women in stand-up comedy to award over $10,000 in national comedy bookings and the 2024 Ladies of Laughter titles this coming July and August in the New York metropolitan area.

John Mulaney will explore the city of Los Angeles with his comedian friends in the upcoming Netflix special John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's In LA. Over the course of six live episodes, the comically unconventional show will feature Mulaney along with special guests and field pieces all shot in Los Angeles. Watch the announcement video here!

Discover the lineup for Netflix's comedy festival, OUTSIDE JOKE. Get ready for a laughter-filled event as Netflix brings together the biggest names in comedy. The lineup includes Fred Armisen, Freddie Gibbs, Janelle James, Leslie Jones, Michelle Buteau, Reggie Watts, drag icons Alyssa Edwards, Jimbo, Latrice Royale and Trixie Mattel, and more.

The 55th Annual NAACP Image Awards were announced during a ceremony on Saturday, March 16th. See the full list of winners here!

Survival of the Thickest centers on Mavis Beaumont (Michelle Buteau). Black, plus-size and newly single, Mavis unexpectedly finds herself having to rebuild her life as a struggling stylist. She's determined to not only survive but thrive with the support of her chosen family, a body positive attitude, and a cute v-neck and lip gloss.

The NAACP Image Award Nominations have been announced, with The Color Purple leading with a total of 16 nominations, with nods for Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and more. Check out the full list of nominations now!

Here are just some of the names included in the Festival. More headliners to be announced in the new year: Ali Wong, Atsuko Okatsuka, Anthony Jeselnik, Bert Kreischer, Beth Stelling, Bill Burr, Brett Goldstein, Cedric the Entertainer, Celeste Barber, Chelsea Handler,   Chris Rock, Craig Robinson, Daniel Tosh, Dane Cook, David Letterman, and more.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) held their 21st Annual “Sing Out For Freedom” benefit concert. See photos!

 The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) have announced the honoree, performers, and host of the 21st Annual “Sing Out For Freedom” benefit concert taking place on Monday, November 13 at 7:30pm. Learn more about the event and check out the full lineup here!