Wanda Sykes News

CRANK YANKERS Set to Return April 1

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 26, 2020

Crank Yankers is set to return April 1 at 10:30 P.

NETFLIX IS A JOKE FEST Heads to Los Angeles This April

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 2, 2020

Netflix Is A Joke, Netflix's comedy brand, is throwing a week-long comedy festival, Netflix Is A Joke Fest.

Kevin Brennan, Steve Byrne and More Are Coming to the Plaza Hotel & Casino

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 29, 2020

Longstanding comedy club and entertainment company, The Comedy Works, has a full slate of nationally acclaimed stand-up comedians and up-and-coming talent scheduled to appear at the Plaza Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas with ticket prices starting at only $20.

VIDEO: See Billy Porter, Neil Patrick Harris, & More in the Trailer for VISIBLE: OUT ON TELEVISION

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 20, 2020

Apple has released the trailer for Visible: Out on Television, a five-part documentary series that premieres exclusively on Apple TV+ February 14.

Apple TV+ Announces Premiere Dates For Upcoming Series; Spielbergs 'Amazing Stories,' 'Home,' and More!

by Stephi Wild — January 19, 2020

Apple TV Plus has announced premiere dates for a slew of its upcoming series, according to Variety.

The Paley Center For Media Announces A Salute To Black Achievements In Television

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 16, 2020

The Paley Center for Media will present A Salute to Black Achievements in Television Presented by Citi from February 1-March 1.

VIDEO: Netflix Releases Trailer for FORTUNE FEIMSTER: SWEET & SALTY

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 10, 2020

Southern-born comedian, writer and actress Fortune Feimster is back with her first hour-long Netflix original comedy special, Fortune Feimster: Sweet & Salty.

Wanda Sykes Hosts 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards

by Sarah Jae Leiber — January 8, 2020

The 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting and inspirational night recognizing African-American achievements and contributions, world premieres Sunday, January 12 at 9:00 p.

Taylor Swift and Janet Mock to be Honored for Their LGBTQ Advocacy at the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 7, 2020

GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that it will honor global superstar Taylor Swift and award-winning director, producer, writer, and advocate Janet Mock at the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles a

VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares First Look for VISIBLE: OUT ON TELEVISION

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 6, 2020

Apple Releases a first look promo for 'Visible: Out on Television,' a five-part documentary series, coming exclusively to Apple TV+ on February 14.

Apple Announces Documentary Series VISIBLE: OUT ON TELEVISION

by Sarah Jae Leiber — December 17, 2019

Apple announces new documentary series 'Visible: Out on Television' from Emmy-nominated filmmakers Ryan White and Jessica Hargrave, and executive producers Wanda Sykes and Wilson Cruz

J.B. Smoove, Hayley Magnus Join Cast of MAPLEWORTH MURDERS on Quibi; Andy Samberg, Tina Fey to Guest Star

by Kaitlin Milligan — December 3, 2019

Quibi has announced the director and star-studded cast of MAPLEWORTH MURDERS, a comedic murder mystery series created by and starring Paula Pell and John Lutz.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for DC Universe's HARLEY QUINN

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 12, 2019

The official trailer for the upcoming DC Universe original series HARLEY QUINN, from Warner Bros.

Billy Porter Joins Lineup of Cyndi Lauper's Home for the Holidays Benefit Concert

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 7, 2019

Cyndi Lauper a?" the Grammy, Emmy and Tony-winning icon and advocate a?" has announced the lineup for her 9th annual Cyndi Lauper & Friends: Home for the Holidays benefit concert, presented by Marriott International and AEG.

NEW YORK COMEDY FESTIVAL and Hal Rubenstein Team Up to Debut “Hungry for Laughs” on 11/5

by Marina Kennedy — October 18, 2019

The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) announced its first annual Hungry for Laughs event - a night showcasing the talent of New York City's top chefs and comedians, highlighted by a performance by Randy Rainbow, in support of the Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC).