The Varnell Hill Show Premieres September 1, 2026
The Varnell Hill Show reunites Martin Lawrence and Bentley Kyle Evans nearly three decades after Tommy Davidson’s Varnell made his unforgettable debut on the iconic sitcom, “Martin.”
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2026 Urban Film Festival Taking Place September 4–6, 2026
Florida Film House International announces the return of the 2026 Urban Film Festival (UFF), September 4–6, 2026, during Labor Day Weekend
Anthony Anderson Being Honored at 26th Annual Harold & Carole Pump Foundation Celebrity Dinner
“I am truly honored to be recognized by the Harold & Carole Pump Foundation and to be part of an evening that brings together people who are passionate about giving back,” said Anthony Anderson
The Art of Laughter/Comedy Vybez At Miami Beach Bandshell Friday, July 24, 2026
The Miami Takeover will kick off its four-day beach festival at the iconic Miami Beach Bandshell on Friday, July 24th, 2026 (4 p.m. to 10 p.m.) with The Art of Laughter/Comedy Vybez
MS. PAT SETTLES IT Returns With Season 3B on June 30
BET Media Group announced the return of the hit courtroom series MS. PAT SETTLES IT
Dave Chappelle’s Summer Camp Returns to Yellow Springs
The 2026 edition of Dave Chappelle’s Summer Camp celebrates the 6th anniversary of these cornfield shows
Ice Cube, Mike Epps Presents Everyday’s Friday: Lyrics, Loungin’ and Laughing
Ice Cube and Mike Epps unite for Everyday’s Friday: Lyrics, Loungin’ and Laughing, a one-night-only event at the Long Beach Amphitheater on Friday, July 17, celebrating nearly 30 years of the iconic Friday franchise
Earthquake’s Annual Father’s Day Comedy Show at New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Earthquake’s Annual Father’s Day Comedy Show Returns to NJPAC on June 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Eddie Murphy Awarded 51st AFI Life Achievement Award
THE 51st AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO EDDIE MURPHY, will premiere on Netflix on May 31, 2026
Funny AF with Kevin Hart – Official Trailer – Netflix
Join Kevin Hart and some of comedy’s biggest legends in a three-week event as they search for the next comedy star.
Deon Cole Is Coming To NJPAC on Friday, April 3, 2026
Deon Cole promises an evening of sharp, smart, side-splitting comedy that fans will not want to miss
Mike Epps Kicks Off ‘We Them Ones’ Comedy Tour
Following the Massive Success of Delusional, Mike Epps Steps back into the LIVE Comedy arena as Headliner of the “We Them Ones” Comedy Tour.
Chris Spencer, Jackie Fabulous Bring New Stand-Up Specials to Hulu in February
The specials next month on Hulu are a part of it’s Black History Month lineup
A Different World Gets A Sequel, How Have Other Sitcoms Fared in the Past?
Netflix has announced that the streaming service has picked up “A Different World” as a sequel
Kym Whitley Starts Second Residency at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club in Las Vegas
“Comedy goes beyond just making people laugh; it’s a space where truth emerges in surprising ways,” said Kym Whitley