Tommy Davidson News

A PROUD FAMILY WIZMAS Holiday Special Adds Anderson .Paak, Gabrielle Union

by Rachel Stone — October 13, 2026

Disney+ will present the stop-motion holiday special A PROUD FAMILY WIZMAS with guest stars Anderson .

OPERATION STAND-UP FOR SERVICE to Tour Europe with Armed Forces Entertainment

by Rachel Stone — September 2, 2026

Comedians Patrick DeGuire, Pete Lee, and Greg Morton will tour military bases across Europe as part of OPERATION STAND-UP FOR SERVICE with Armed Forces Entertainment, performing ten shows for U.

THE VARNELL HILL SHOW to Premiere on Paramount+, Trailer Released

by Rachel Stone — August 25, 2026

Tommy Davidson stars as Varnell Hill in the eight-episode comedy series, reuniting Martin Lawrence and Bentley Kyle Evans nearly three decades after the character's original debut.

THE VARNELL HILL SHOW to Premiere on Paramount+ This Fall

by Rachel Stone — August 5, 2026

Tommy Davidson returns as the MARTIN talk-show host in a new workplace comedy executive produced by Martin Lawrence and Bentley Kyle Evans for Paramount+.

THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER Sets Premiere for Fourth and Final Season

by Josh Sharpe — June 17, 2026

Disney+ has set the release for the fourth and final season of the fan-favorite animated series The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.

Debbie Allen Dance Academy To Present The 15th Annual HOT CHOCOLATE NUTCRACKER

by A.A. Cristi — December 8, 2025

Emmy, Golden Globe and Honorary Oscar Award winner Debbie Allen brings her acclaimed holiday spectacular, the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA)'s 15th Annual Hot Chocolate Nutcracker.

Operation Stand Up for Service to Tour with Armed Forces Entertainment

by Josh Sharpe — October 8, 2025

Stand-up comedians Patrick DeGuire, Matt Golightly, and Ahmed Ahmed will be touring as Operation Stand-Up for Service with Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE), as part of its AFE Brings the Laughs comedy series.

THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER to Return for Season 3 in August

by Josh Sharpe — July 2, 2025

Season three of “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” will premiere Thursday, Aug.

Elijah Nevels, Michael Henry & Tim Murray and More Set for The Den Theatre August Comedy Shows

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 25, 2025

The Den Theatre has revealed upcoming August 2025 shows at the theatre's Wicker Park stages.

VARNELL HILL Spinoff Ordered by BET+ with Tommy Davidson Starring

by Josh Sharpe — April 15, 2025

BET+ has greenlit Varnell Hill, a workplace comedy series based on the beloved character made famous by actor and comedian Tommy Davidson from the original series Martin.

Stand-up Comedy Continues in February at Florida Rep

by Stephi Wild — January 14, 2025

Florida Rep's stand-up comedy nights will return with comedian headliners from The Comedy Zone performing in the Historic Arcade Theatre from 7:00 – 9:00 PM on select Fridays throughout the 2024-2025 season.

ROCK & DORIS (TRY TO) WRITE A MOVIE Comes to Palm Springs International Comedy Festival

by Stephi Wild — October 3, 2024

Michael Schlesinger's comedy film ROCK & DORIS (TRY TO) WRITE A MOVIE, featuring Marilu Henner and Joe Regalbuto, will premiere at the Palm Springs International Comedy Festival on October 5th.

Photos: Inside Jennifer Lopez's THIS IS ME…NOW: A LOVE STORY World Premiere; New Documentary Announced

by Michael Major — February 14, 2024

Last night was the premiere for Jennifer Lopez's This Is Me… Now: A Love Story at The Dolby Theatre.

Broadway's Laurissa Romain Will Star In BET+ Film ONE NIGHT STAY

by Blair Ingenthron — January 6, 2024

Broadway's Laurissa Romain will star in the BET+ film, 'One Night Stay', alongside Stephen Bishop, LeToya Luckett, and more.

Broadway's Laurissa Romain, Lands Starring Role In BET+ Film SO FLY CHRISTMAS

by Blair Ingenthron — November 18, 2023

Broadway's Laurissa Romain lands a lead role in BET+ film 'So Fly Christmas' alongside Tichina Arnold, Tami Roman, Tommy Davidson, Michael Coylar, and Jackee Harry.

Bay Street Theater Unveils Lineup for ALL STAR COMEDY Series in October

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 28, 2023

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has revealed the hysterical line-up for the second iteration of this season's ALL STAR COMEDY series set for Friday, October 27, at 8 pm.

American Black Film Festival Producers to Launch a New Comedy Event

by Michael Major — February 27, 2023

ABFF Ventures LLC has announced the launch of Because They’re Funny (BTF) Comedy Festival, a three-day event showcasing comedic talent within BIPOC communities.

NBC to Air BYRON ALLEN PRESENTS THE COMEDY AND MUSIC SUPERFEST

by Michael Major — February 8, 2023

Musical performers include John Legend, Gladys Knight, Boyz II Men, Toni Braxton and Earth Wind & Fire.

THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER to Return to Disney+ in February

by Michael Major — December 13, 2022

A season two guest cast featurette spotlighting guest stars Gabrielle Union, Chance the Rapper, Leslie Odom, Jr.

Starlight Children's Foundation Announces Generous Gift From Dave Koz and His Community

by Stephi Wild — July 29, 2022

Starlight Children’s Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to delivering happiness to seriously ill children and their families, has announced a gift from Dave Koz, a longtime ambassador for Starlight Children’s Foundation for over 25 years.