Lionsgate’s Sandra Stern, NCIS’ Chas. Floyd Johnson, Rev Run (RUN DMC) & Justine Simmons, Jake Rademacher and Penny Rieger Among Honorees at The Caucus For Producers, Writers & Directors 36th Annual Caucus Awards Dinner The Caucus Foundation Awards Grants to Film Students Top L-R: Sandra Stern, President, Lionsgate Television Group, Joseph “Rev Run” of RUN… Continue reading Rev Run Among Honorees at The Caucus For Producers, Writers & Directors 36th Annual Caucus Awards Dinner
Category: Comedy
Xfinity X1 Gets Some Brown Sugar
Brown Sugar, a subscription-video-on-demand service operated by Bounce and featuring the biggest collection of the “baddest” African-American movies of all-time, is now available over the Internet on Comcast’s Xfinity X1. Xfinity X1 customers can subscribe to and access Brown Sugar’s extensive library of iconic black movies by saying “Brown Sugar” into their X1 Voice Remote, or… Continue reading Xfinity X1 Gets Some Brown Sugar
D.L. Hughley Among Comedians Apearing at Carolines on Broadway in November
D.L. HUGHLEY, YVONNE ORJI, ILIZA SHLESINGER, JIM NORTON, MO AMER AND MORE TO BRING THE LAUGHTER TO CAROLINES ON BROADWAY IN THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2018 NEW YORK COMEDY FESTIVAL SHOWS HIGHLIGHT SCHEDULE TICKETS TO ALL SHOWS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.CAROLINES.COM NEW YORK, N.Y. (October 29) — Carolines on Broadway, New York City’s premier comedy… Continue reading D.L. Hughley Among Comedians Apearing at Carolines on Broadway in November
Nickelodeon and Kevin Hart Connect for the Kids
Nickelodeon has entered into an exclusive first-look deal with comedian, actor and television personality Kevin Hart (Night School, Jumanji, The Secret Life of Pets) and his production entity, HartBeat Productions. Hugely popular among Nickelodeon’s audience, Hart will develop and produce live-action, scripted kids’ content for the network through HartBeat. Kevin Hart noted, “For me, Nick… Continue reading Nickelodeon and Kevin Hart Connect for the Kids
Trevor Noah Announces Loud & Clear Tour 2019
Trevor Noah is crossing North America on his first ever arena outing with the Loud & Clear Tour 2019. Kicking off January 18 in Toronto, the 28-city tour will visit cities including Tampa, Cincinnati, Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Pittsburgh, and many more. The Daily Show host and celebrated comedian is known around the world for his insightful… Continue reading Trevor Noah Announces Loud & Clear Tour 2019
Vivica A. Fox Hosts: Girls Nite Out For Laughs: Comedy From A Woman’s Perspective
Girls Nite Out For Laughs: Comedy From A Woman’s Perspective makes its Columbus premiere on Saturday, November 3 at 8 p.m. at the Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC) with legendary actress and entrepreneur Vivica A. Fox at the helm hosting what is sure to be the “Greatest Night Out” for the ladies. The show is… Continue reading Vivica A. Fox Hosts: Girls Nite Out For Laughs: Comedy From A Woman’s Perspective
Season Six of ‘Family Time’ Premieres Mon. Oct. 1
The Stallworth family is back this fall and ready for an all-new season of Family Time. Season six of Bounce’s hit comedy world premieres Monday, October 1st at 9/8c. New season six episodes of Family Time will debut on Bounce Monday nights this fall and will also be available on Tuesdays on the popular subscription… Continue reading Season Six of ‘Family Time’ Premieres Mon. Oct. 1
The 14th Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF) Welcomes Back Spike Lee
Program starring Danny Glover, Toni Morrison, Edwidge Danticat, Garcelle Beauvais, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Robert Ri’chard… for an even more committed Festival! Full program and Tickets/Passes: www.MontrealBlackFilm.com The 14th Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF), presented by Quebecor and created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation, will be held from September 25 to 30, 2018 MONTREAL, Sept. 6,… Continue reading The 14th Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF) Welcomes Back Spike Lee
Kenan Thompson Hosts 9th Season Premiere Of BYUtv’s ‘Studio C’
For the first time ever, viral sensation “Studio C,” BYUtv‘s family-friendly sketch comedy group, conquered New York City with “Studio C – Live from NYC,” hosted by “SNL”‘s Emmy-nominated Kenan Thompson. “Studio C” will continue in its ninth season with original sketches and returning favorites, starting with a one-hour live-taped television special that will air as… Continue reading Kenan Thompson Hosts 9th Season Premiere Of BYUtv’s ‘Studio C’
Russell Westbrook and Layups2Standup Presents the ‘Why Not?? Comedy Show’
Layups2Standup, an innovative brand that channels the love of basketball and comedy to create community events, has announced the return of the “Why Not?? Comedy Show” hosted by renowned comedian Demetrius “Juice” Deason and NBA MVP Russell Westbrook. The event will take place Friday, October 26th at the iconic Tower Theater in Oklahoma City. The… Continue reading Russell Westbrook and Layups2Standup Presents the ‘Why Not?? Comedy Show’
Apollo To Hold Auditions For Amateur Night At The Apollo September 22nd
Auditions for Amateur Night Live at the Apollo to be Held September 22, 2018 Contestants chosen will secure a spot in the upcoming season competing for a chance to win a new Grand Prize of $20,000 Open Auditions to be Held at the Apollo Theater Saturday, September 22nd 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.… Continue reading Apollo To Hold Auditions For Amateur Night At The Apollo September 22nd
Leslie Jones Among Comedians Bringing the Laughter to Carolines
GARY OWEN, LESLIE JONES, NORM MACDONALD, TOM GREEN, JUSTIN WILLMAN AND MORE TO BRING THE LAUGHTER TO CAROLINES ON BROADWAY IN THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER TICKETS TO ALL SHOWS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.CAROLINES.COM NEW YORK, N.Y. (August 22) — Carolines on Broadway, New York City’s premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up for… Continue reading Leslie Jones Among Comedians Bringing the Laughter to Carolines
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Filming ‘undesked’ in Florida October 29-November 1
As the Midterm races heat up, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah will head to Florida, a state that highlights many of 2018’s most important election issues. The late-night series will film a week of shows “undesked” from The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater and air nightly from Monday, October 29 through… Continue reading The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Filming ‘undesked’ in Florida October 29-November 1
Kevin Hart Presents: The Next Level: Season 2 Friday, August 3, Comedy Central
Kevin Hart Presents: The Next Level is back with an all-new roster of Kevin Hart-approved stand-up comedians taking the next step in their careers: a televised half-hour special. Season 2 kicks off on Friday, August 3 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central. Each episode spotlights a single performer, opening on an interview with Hart… Continue reading Kevin Hart Presents: The Next Level: Season 2 Friday, August 3, Comedy Central
Official Dates Announced For The 2019 ESSENCE Festival®: July 4-7, 2019
ESSENCE, the number one content, commerce and technology company aimed at Black women, today announced July 4-7, 2019 as the official dates for its franchise event, the ESSENCE Festival®. 2019 will mark the ESSENCE Festival’s 25th anniversary, with a 4-day celebration set to take place in New Orleans, Louisiana. On the heels of this year’s… Continue reading Official Dates Announced For The 2019 ESSENCE Festival®: July 4-7, 2019