Wanda Sykes News

New TV Project in the Works from Marvel and Oscar Winner John Ridley

by Caryn Robbins — April 17, 2015

Entertainment Weekly reports that Marvel is joining forces with Oscar winner John Ridley (12 Years a Slave) in the development of a new television series.

VIDEO: THE TALK Guest Host Wanda Sykes Chats Having 'Bitch Face'

by — March 27, 2015

The hosts of THE TALK chat with guest hosts Wanda Sykes and Kelly Osbourne about the controversial video!

Anthony Crivello and Vanessa Stewart Lead 'LOUIS AND KEELY', Beginning Tonight at Chicago's Royal George Theatre

by BWW News Desk — March 27, 2015

Continuing in a tradition of storytelling and music, Hershey Felder announces the star cast for the Chicago stage premiere of Academy Award winning director Taylor Hackford's LOUIS AND KEELY, 'LIVE' AT THE SAHARA.

THE MISMATCH GAME Returning to Los Angeles LGBT Center This Weekend

by BWW News Desk — March 14, 2015

It's time once again to 'get ready to match the stars with a new edition of Dennis Hensley's The MisMatch Game, the show the Los Angeles Times calls, 'witty, ribald .

Norm Macdonald Joins Judge's Panel of NBC's LAST COMIC STANDING

by Caryn Robbins — March 12, 2015

America's most compelling comedy competition is back this summer when NBC's Emmy Award-nominated series “Last Comic Standing” returns with new judge Norm Macdonald alongside current judges and comedy icons Roseanne Barr and Keenen Ivory Wayans.

Ridgefield Playhouse to Welcome Wanda Sykes, 5/1

by Tyler Peterson — March 11, 2015

Emmy Award-winning actor/writer/comedian Wanda Sykes has been called 'one of the funniest stand-up comics' by her peers and ranks among Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America.

Gilda's LaughFest Makes World Record Today

by BWW News Desk — March 5, 2015

The nation's first ever community-wide festival of laughter, Gilda's LaughFest, has announced plans to kick off this year's festival by inviting the community to help set another Guinness World Record today, March 5, for the most people wearing paper crowns.

Showtime Announces 2015 Spring Programming

by Caryn Robbins — February 25, 2015

Today, Showtime announced its 2015 Spring Programming, which includes the seventh and final season of NURSE JACKIE, the new series HAPPY and the return of PENNY DREADFUL.

THE MISMATCH GAME Returning to Los Angeles LGBT Center, 3/14-15

by Tyler Peterson — February 25, 2015

It's time once again to "get ready to match the stars with a new edition of Dennis Hensley's The MisMatch Game, the show the Los Angeles Times calls, "witty, ribald .

Gilda's LaughFest Set to Make World Record, 3/5

by Christina Mancuso — February 24, 2015

The nation's first ever community-wide festival of laughter, Gilda's LaughFest, has announced plans to kick off this year's festival by inviting the community to help set another Guinness World Record onThursday, March 5, for the most people wearing paper crowns.

'KEITH ROBINSON BACK OF THE BUS FUNNY' Premieres This Weekend on Comedy Central

by Tyler Peterson — February 19, 2015

Kevin Hart, recently announced as Roast Master for the “Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber,” knows comedy and wants you to know about his hilarious friend, Keith Robinson.

Roland Emmerich To Be Honored at 26th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in LA

by Caryn Robbins — February 17, 2015

GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, today announced it will honor writer, producer, director, and philanthropist Roland Emmerich at the 26th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton on March 21, 2015.

Disney's Simulcast Premiere of PENN ZERO: PART-TIME HERO Set for Tonight

by TV News Desk — February 13, 2015

'Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero,' an animated comedy adventure series about Penn Zero, a regular boy who inherits the not-so-regular job of part-time hero, is set for a simulcast premiere TONIGHT, FEBRUARY 13 (9:45 p.

Grand Rapids Art Museum to Hold LaughFest Central Comedy Evening, 2/16

by Matt Smith — February 11, 2015

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.

BWW Interviews: Wanda Sykes Talks Career, New Tour & Kanye's Recent Grammy Rant!

by Joseph OHern — February 10, 2015

She has been called one of the funniest people in America by Entertainment Weekly and that she is.

Sinbad, Kathleen Madigan & More Set for Gilda's Club Signature Event

by Tyler Peterson — January 20, 2015

Gilda's LaughFest today announced that this year's Signature Event will celebrate the festival's fifth year, and five years of smiles in West Michigan, with a lineup of returning LaughFest comedians coming together for the first time ever.

Anthony Crivello and Vanessa Stewart to Lead 'LOUIS AND KEELY' at Chicago's Royal George Theatre This Spring

by BWW News Desk — January 14, 2015

Continuing in a tradition of storytelling and music, Hershey Felder announces the star cast for the Chicago stage premiere of Academy Award winning director Taylor Hackford's LOUIS AND KEELY, 'LIVE' AT THE SAHARA.

John Oliver Joins MSG's GARDEN OF LAUGHS Lineup

by Anna Bencivengo — January 14, 2015

MSG Entertainment and the Garden of Dreams Foundation are pleased to announce that Emmy and Writer's Guild Award-winning writer and comedian, John Oliver, has joined the lineup of Garden of Laughs, the all-star comedy benefit for the Garden of Dreams Foundation taking place at The Theater at Madison

CBS Announces Upcoming Holiday-Themed Daytime Programming

by Caryn Robbins — December 17, 2014

CBS, the top-rated Network in Daytime, gets festive this holiday season with themed episodes of LET'S MAKE A DEAL, THE PRICE IS RIGHT, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL and THE TALK.

MSG to Host GARDEN OF LAUGHS Comedy Benefit in March 2015

by Tyler Peterson — December 4, 2014

MSG Entertainment (MSGE) and The Garden of Dreams Foundation are proud to announce the return of Garden of Laughs - the wildly successful all-star comedy benefit first held in 2013.