Numerous motion picture appearances, countless television shows, sitcoms and standup specials, a talk show, three radio shows, and three books, Cedric 'The Entertainer,' Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, and George Lopez have been breaking ground in the comedy business and bringing the laughs for decades. Back by popular demand! 'The Comedy Get Down' is a once in a lifetime chance to see four members of comedy royalty come together for the comedy event of the year with two performances at Atlanta's Fox Theatre on Saturday, June 23 at 7 PM and 10 PM.
Producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd today announced the first slate of presenters for the 90th Oscars® telecast. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the Oscars will air live Sunday, March 4, on The ABC Television Network.
Tiffany Haddish ('Girl's Trip') might seem like she's living the good life as comedy's newest it-girl, but the talented comedian's life wasn't always so charmed. 'UNCENSORED,' an edgy new autobiography series that features the first-person accounts of today's hottest celebrities, debuts with an episode about the comedian on Sunday, February 18 at 10/9C on TV One.
According to Deadline, TBS has green lit the new single camera comedy series from Lena Waithe. She is an Emmy award winner for her role on MASTER OF NONE, and is the creator and executive producer of THE CHI on Showtime. Read more about the TBS pick up from Deadline here!
Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, Superfly, the brains behind Bonnaroo, and Outside Lands co-producer Another Planet Entertainment, announced today the extraordinary lineup for the return of Comedy Central Presents Clusterfest, a three-day comedy and music festival, headlined by Jon Stewart, Amy Schumer, The Lonely Island, in their first ever live concert performance, and Trevor Noah. Now in its second year, Clusterfest will once again take place in the heart of San Francisco at Civic Center Plaza and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium from Friday, June 1 to Sunday, June 3, 2018. Tickets are on sale now exclusively at www.clusterfest.com.
According to Deadline, Melissa McCarthy is in talks to star alongside Tiffany Haddish in upcoming New Line & DC film THE KITCHEN. Andrea Berloff is making her directorial debut, along with penning the screenplay for the drama based on the 2014 comic book series by Ollie Masters and Ming Doyle for DC's Vertigo.
TV One is celebrating Black History Month with a full slate of programming offerings that embody the theme, 'Represent the Dream.' The network also debuts a new short form video campaign featuring three-time Grammy Award and Academy Award winning artist, actor and social justice activist Common, which runs throughout the month of February. In the videos, Common discusses a variety of topics related to Black history and issues affecting the African American community: racism and how we can become a better nation; activism, the power of using 'our voice' and movements like Black Lives Matter; self-awareness, his heroes and what representing the dream means today, 55 years after Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech.
ESSENCE, the preeminent brand for African-American women, has announced the honorees for its prestigious “Black Women in Hollywood Awards.” The highly anticipated annual Oscar-week celebration—which returns as a daytime luncheon—will be held on Thursday, March 1st, at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, CA.
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors is excited to announce that Lena Waithe (The CHI, Ready Player One) is confirmed to present at the annual ceremony held at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 25th, hosted by comedian and actor Cedric the Entertainer.
Fuse and FM commemorate Black History Month with a month-long, multiplatform celebration of Future Black History makers from the worlds of music, entertainment and social influence. To kick off the month, Fuse, FM and the Fuse digital platforms will premiere exclusive short form video interviews with artists Kyle and Ty Dolla $ign exploring the future of black music history and showcasing the influences and inspirations of African American artists on the rise.
The fifth season premiere of Drunk History (January 23) improved on season four's premiere by 44% among Men 18-34 and 19% among Adults 18-34. It was the timeslot's #1 rated cable original among Men 18-34, and it improved upon Comedy Central's year-ago ratings across all tracked demos, up 153% among Women 18-49, 84% among Adults 18-49, 53% among Men 18-49, and 50% among total viewers.
Raise your glass and get to class! The Emmy -winning Comedy Central series DRUNK HISTORY returns for its fifth season with the first of seven all-new episodes premiering today, January 23 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT
Tiffany Haddish, who is quickly establishing herself as one of the most sought-after comedic talents in television and film, will bring her She Ready tour to The Mirage Hotel & Casino Sunday, Feb. 18 and Saturday, March 24. Tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. PST and start at $39.99 plus tax and service fees.
Nominees have been reveale for The 10th annual SHORTY AWARDS. The awards recognize the best of social media, including influencers, brands, and organizations on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Snapchat, and more. The Awards also honor the Best in Comedy as well as Best TV Show.
Crackle, Sony Pictures Television Networks' free, ad-supported streaming network, announced today ROB RIGGLE'S JET SKI ACADEMY, a new original comedy series in development.
UNCENSORED, an edgy new docu-series exploring the intimate lives of some of today's most notable personalities, debuts on TV One beginning Sunday, February 18 at 10 p.m. ET/9C. The 10-episode semi-autobiographical series gives unprecedented access to stars
The winners of the 49th NAACP Image Awards in the non-televised categories were announced during a gala dinner celebration that took Sunday, January 14, 2018, at the Pasadena Conference Center the event was hosted by The Real's Adrienne Houghton, Loni Love, Jeannie Mai and Tamera Mowry-Housley.
Comedy superstar and multiple Emmy(R) nominee Tracy Morgan returns to television with TBS starring in THE LAST O.G., a new comedy series that he executive produces alongside creator and executive producer Jordan Peele.
