Stan Lathan News

Rap Icon Nas Joins Creative And Producing Team For BEAT STREET Stage Adaptation

by A.A. Cristi — June 14, 2024

GRAMMY Award-winning rap icon Nas announced that he has joined the creative team adapting the groundbreaking 1984 hip-hop film classic into a Broadway musical.

Video: Watch Dave Chappelle and Morgan Freeman in a Trailer for DAVE CHAPPELLE: THE DREAMER

by Michael Major — December 26, 2023

Watch the video trailer for Dave Chappelle’s newest comedy special, Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer.

The New York Landmarks Conservancy 2023 Living Landmarks Gala to Honor Distinguished New Yorkers and Celebrate 50 Years Preserving the City

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 3, 2023

Join in on November 1st at The Plaza for The New York Landmarks Conservancy 2023 Living Landmarks Gala, where we will honor distinguished New Yorkers and celebrate 50 years of preserving the city we love.

Luenell's Stand-Up Comedy Special Coming to Netflix

by Michael Major — September 13, 2023

Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for take-off because Luenell goes all in for her first ever Netflix stand-up special, Chappelle's Home Team- Luenell: Town Business.

The Kennedy Center Unveils Exciting Lineup for Fall 2023 Hip Hop Culture Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 25, 2023

Discover the exciting lineup and immersive experiences of The John F.

BET+ Announces MARTIN 30th Anniversary Reunion Special

by Michael Major — February 18, 2022

Thirty years later, Martin's legacy lives on.

Netflix Announces CHAPPELLE'S HOME TEAM Comedy Special Series

by Michael Major — February 18, 2022

Chappelle’s Home Team is a series of stand-alone comedy specials executive produced by Dave Chappelle and featuring comedians chosen and spotlighted by Chappelle.

VIDEO: Bet+ Shares REAL HUSBANDS OF HOLLYWOOD Trailer

by Michael Major — January 24, 2022

Real Husbands of Hollywood is the six-part limited series that picks up years later with more antics from Kevin Hart, Boris Kodjoe, Duane Martin, JB Smoove, Nelly, Nick Cannon, Robin Thicke, as they take another shot at making it big.

VIDEO: Netflix Releases New Promo for Dave Chapelle's CLOSER

by Michael Major — October 4, 2021

Also featuring Morgan Freeman, Emmy award-winning director Stan Lathan returns to direct The Closer, having directed all six of Chappelle’s Netflix specials.

Netflix Announces New Dave Chappelle Comedy Special THE CLOSER

by Michael Major — September 29, 2021

Emmy award winning director Stan Lathan returns to direct The Closer, having directed all six of Chappelle’s Netflix specials.

MR. SOUL Launches August 1st on HBO Max

by Sarah Jae Leiber — July 22, 2021

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Creative Arts Emmy Awards Announce Final Stint of Winners; Eddie Murphy, Cherry Jones, Maya Rudolph, and More!

by Stephi Wild — September 20, 2020

Last night, the fifth night of the Creative Art Emmys wrapped up this year's virtual ceremony.

1917, SUCCESSION, FLEABAG, CHERNOBYL, and More Win Top Honors At The 31st Annual Producers Guild Awards; Full List!

by Stephi Wild — January 19, 2020

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) hosted the 31st Annual Producers Guild Awards on the evening of Saturday, January 18 at the Hollywood Palladium.

Alfonso Cuaron, Bo Burnham Take Top Prizes at the DGA AWARDS

by Kaitlin Milligan — February 4, 2019

The winners of the Directors Guild of America Outstanding Directorial Achievement Awards for 2018 were announced tonight during the 71st Annual DGA Awards at the Hollywood & Highland Center's Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood.

HBO to Debut AMANDA SEALES: I BE KNOWIN'

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 7, 2019

Comedian Amanda Seales (HBO's “Insecure”) headlines her first hour-long comedy special when AMANDA SEALES: I BE KNOWIN' debuts SATURDAY, JAN.

Comedy Special AMANDA SEALES: I BE KNOWIN' To Debut Early Next Year

by Tori Hartshorn — November 9, 2018

Comedian Amanda Seales (HBO's “Insecure”) will debut her first hour-long comedy special on HBO early next year, it was announced today by Nina Rosenstein, executive vice president, HBO Programming.

Sacred Fools Presents THE JOE & JOSHUA SHOW

by A.A. Cristi — September 27, 2018

Following the success of their run at this year's Hollywood Fringe Festival, comedy due Joe Hernandez-Kolski and Joshua Silverstein are launching a year-long residency at Sacred Fools.

Full List of Winners from the 70th Emmy Awards!

by Nicole Rosky — September 17, 2018

Tonight is the the 70th Emmy Awards! Hosted by Colin Jost and Michael Che, the telecast will air live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles at 8:00 PM ET on NBC.

The Full List of Winners from the 2018 Creative Arts Emmys

by Kaitlin Milligan — September 10, 2018

The Television Academy tonight presented the 2018 Creative Arts Emmy Awards Ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday night honoring outstanding artistic and technical achievement in television at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Def Poetry Jam Reunion Coming To The Billie Holiday Theatre

by Stephi Wild — September 5, 2018

RestorationART at Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation launches its 2018 - 2019 season with Def Poetry Jam Reunion, curated by Danny Simmons on Saturday, September 15, 2018 for two shows only at 3PM and 7PM at The Billie Holiday Theatre, 1368 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216.