As part of its ongoing “Votegasm 2020” coverage of the presidential campaign, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah will welcome Democratic presidential candidates Cory Booker and Julián Castro as guests on Tuesday, November 5 and Wednesday, November 6, respectively. The late night franchise will also be live on Wednesday, November 20 at 11:00 p.m. ET,… Continue reading The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Presents ‘Votegasm 2020’
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Comedy Central Teams Up With All Things Comedy to Produce Patrice O’Neal Documentary
Comedy Central announced today a collaboration with All Things Comedy to produce a documentary about Patrice O’Neal. Set to begin filming this fall, the untitled documentary is a deep-dive portrait of O’Neal who passed away at 41 in 2011. The film, directed by Bonfiglio (Gary Gulman: The Great Depresh) will recount O’Neal’s life story and… Continue reading Comedy Central Teams Up With All Things Comedy to Produce Patrice O’Neal Documentary
Michael Blackson and Vivica A. Fox to Host 2019 Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards
Organizers of the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards has announced the African king of comedy, Michael Blackson and Hollywood actress, Vivica A. Fox as hosts of its third edition. The event which is tagged Re-telling The African Story, will hold on November 3, 2019 at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, California to showcase the best… Continue reading Michael Blackson and Vivica A. Fox to Host 2019 Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards
Harlem Globetrotters ‘Pushing The Limits’ During 2020 World Tour
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters will bring their new “Pushing the Limits” World Tour to over 200 North American markets and 30 countries in 2020. Launching this December, Globetrotters’ fans will experience even bigger moments and memories, including a live world record attempt at each game. Plus, many markets will feature a glow in the dark… Continue reading Harlem Globetrotters ‘Pushing The Limits’ During 2020 World Tour
Family Time Returns for Season Seven on October 9th
Family Time, Bounce’s popular original comedy series, returns for an all-new season of laughs on an all-new night – Wednesday – this fall starting with two new episodes back-to-back on Weds. Oct. 9 at 9:00 p.m. (ET). New episodes will also be available on Thursdays on Brown Sugar, Bounce’s subscription video-on-demand service, along with complete… Continue reading Family Time Returns for Season Seven on October 9th
Damon Wayans, Jr and T.K. Kirkland Among the Comedians Appearing at Caroline’s in October
CHRIS HARDWICK, DAMON WAYANS, JR., MICHAEL RAPAPORT, K-VON, JASON NASH, AMIR K, T.K. KIRKLAND AND MORE TO BRING LAUGHTER TO CAROLINES ON BROADWAY IN THE MONTH OF OCTOBER TICKETS TO ALL SHOWS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.CAROLINES.COM NEW YORK, N.Y. (September 23) — Carolines on Broadway, New York City’s premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up… Continue reading Damon Wayans, Jr and T.K. Kirkland Among the Comedians Appearing at Caroline’s in October
Comedy Central Heads Back to ‘South Side’
Comedy Central ordered a 10-episode second season of hit series South Side, the aspirational, scripted comedy set in and around the working class neighborhood of Englewood on the South Side of Chicago. Season one of South Side, currently airing Wednesday nights at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central, is garnering universal praise from critics and… Continue reading Comedy Central Heads Back to ‘South Side’
Master P’s I Got the Hook Up 2 Available Sept. 3, 2019
UMC (Urban Movie Channel) – the first and leading streaming service for Black film and television from AMC Networks’ RLJ Entertainment – will release Master P’s I Got the Hook-Up 2 on DVD and on Blu-ray on September 3, 2019. The film is the sequel to the popular 90’s classic. Executive produced by Master P (Percy… Continue reading Master P’s I Got the Hook Up 2 Available Sept. 3, 2019
Phoebe Robinson Gets Her Own Show on Comedy Central
Comedy Central today ordered a new unscripted, interview-based series from Phoebe Robinson, the multi-talented stand-up comedian, New York Times best-selling writer and actress. In this half-hour, 10-episode untitled series, Robinson will create experiences with her guests that take us into their world and out of her comfort zone. This is Robinson’s first project from her… Continue reading Phoebe Robinson Gets Her Own Show on Comedy Central
Corey Holcomb and Preacher Lawson Among Comedians at Carolines in August
TICKETS TO ALL SHOWS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.CAROLINES.COM NEW YORK, N.Y. (July 23) — Carolines on Broadway, New York City’s premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up for the month of August, highlighted by headliners Corey Holcomb, from MTV2’s Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘n Out, August 2 – 4; Preacher Lawson, from NBC’s America’s Got… Continue reading Corey Holcomb and Preacher Lawson Among Comedians at Carolines in August
Tammy Townsend and Timon Kyle Durrett to Star in ‘Stuck With You’
Following the announcement of its original series, “A House Divided,” UMC (www.UMC.tv) – the first and leading streaming service for Black film and television from AMC Networks’ RLJ Entertainment – announced today a new original romantic comedy series from writer/director Patricia Cuffie-Jones called “Stuck With You.” The new series will star Tammy Townsend (“Love Is_,”… Continue reading Tammy Townsend and Timon Kyle Durrett to Star in ‘Stuck With You’
South Park’s 23rd Season Premieres on Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Comedy Central announced that the 23nd season of the Emmy® and Peabody® Award-winning South Park will premiere on Wednesday, September 25 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. All-new episodes from season 23 will be available to stream in HD exclusively on South Park Studios and Hulu the day after they premiere. Fans will continue to have next-day access to new episodes, as… Continue reading South Park’s 23rd Season Premieres on Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Luenell and Bill Bellamy Headline Caroline’s on Broadway for July
LUENELL, BILL BELLAMY, STEVE-O, MICHAEL BLACKSON AND MORE TO BRING LAUGHTER TO CAROLINES ON BROADWAY IN THE MONTH OF JULY LUENELL’S FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND SHOWS HIGHLIGHT SCHEDULE TICKETS TO ALL SHOWS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.CAROLINES.COM NEW YORK, N.Y. (June 20) — Carolines on Broadway, New York City’s premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up… Continue reading Luenell and Bill Bellamy Headline Caroline’s on Broadway for July
BronzeLens Film Festival Celebrates 10 Years
The acclaimed BronzeLens Film Festival turns ten this year, and kicks off the celebration with its announcement of the official film selections for 2019. Running August 21-25 in Atlanta, the 10th Annual BronzeLens Film Festival will take place at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta and other venues throughout the city. Award-winning actors Terri J. Vaughn and… Continue reading BronzeLens Film Festival Celebrates 10 Years
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Announces Democratic Debate Coverage
Next week, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah will telecast LIVE providing instant analysis and late-night’s earliest commentary about the Democratic Party’s first 2020 Presidential Primary Debates. As part of their Votegasm 2020 coverage, WORLD WAR D: LET’S GET READY TO RAMBLE – PART I & II will air live, back-to-back nights on Wednesday, June… Continue reading The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Announces Democratic Debate Coverage
