Category: Comedy

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

Lionsgate Inks Deal with ‘Dear White People’ Creator Justin Simien

Deepening its roster of premium talent relationships, global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) today announced an overall deal with its Dear White People creator, writer and producer Justin Simien to develop and produce original programming for the Lionsgate Television Group. The deal follows the recently announced third season renewal of the hit series Dear… Continue reading Lionsgate Inks Deal with ‘Dear White People’ Creator Justin Simien

Comedy Central Expands its Annual Up Next Showcase

Comedy Central builds on its success of last year’s Up Next showcase at Clusterfest, featuring the network’s rising stars, by including another stand-up showcase and adding a variety showcase. The weekend will highlight over 20 comedians with two separate and distinct stand-up showcases taking place on Friday, June 1, hosted by Chris Redd with special… Continue reading Comedy Central Expands its Annual Up Next Showcase

Comedy Central Presents Clusterfest Returns June 1 to June 3, 2018

Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, Superfly, the brains behind Bonnaroo, and Outside Lands co-producer Another Planet Entertainment, announced today that Comedy Central Presents Clusterfest, a three-day comedy and music festival, will return to San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium from Friday, June 1 to Sunday, June 3, 2018. Pre-sale… Continue reading Comedy Central Presents Clusterfest Returns June 1 to June 3, 2018

‘Ali Siddiq: It’s Bigger Than These Bars’ Premieres February 23 on Comedy Central

Stand-Up Get More: Watch More Stand-Up. Ali Siddiq began his comedy career in the Texas state penitentiary system, where he served six years of a 15 year sentence for drug trafficking. Years later, his first one-hour special, Ali Siddiq: It’s Bigger Than These Bars, finds him back in the cell block, performing stand-up and interviewing… Continue reading ‘Ali Siddiq: It’s Bigger Than These Bars’ Premieres February 23 on Comedy Central

‘Funny You Should Ask’ Renewed Through the 2020-21 Season

Entertainment Studios, Inc., (www.es.tv) one of the largest independent producers and distributors of first-run syndicated television programming for broadcast television stations, with 41 shows on the air, and owner of seven 24-hour HD cable television networks (PETS.TV, COMEDY.TV, RECIPE.TV, CARS.TV, ES.TV, MYDESTINATION.TV, and JUSTICECENTRAL.TV) reaching nearly 80 million aggregate subscribers nationwide, proudly announces an additional… Continue reading ‘Funny You Should Ask’ Renewed Through the 2020-21 Season

Bounce, Grit, Escape and Laff Had Best Years Ever in 2017

BOUNCE, GRIT, ESCAPE AND LAFF POST STRONG RATINGS GAINS & BEST YEARS EVER IN 2017 (ATLANTA) – January 9, 2018 – Bounce, Grit, Escape and Laff each racked up significant viewership increases across all dayparts and enjoyed their most-watched calendar years ever in 2017.   Bounce Bounce delivered its highest-rated and fourth consecutive year of… Continue reading Bounce, Grit, Escape and Laff Had Best Years Ever in 2017

BET Networks Wins 2017 as the Undisputed #1 Cable Network for Black Viewers

BET Networks Wins 2017 as the Undisputed #1 Cable Network for African American Viewers BET Remains the #1 Cable Net for 16 Years Straight among African Americans 18-49 and a Top 20 Cable Net among All P18-49 The Network Scores Seven Consecutive Months of Ratings Gains Marking Its Longest Streak of Year over Year Increases… Continue reading BET Networks Wins 2017 as the Undisputed #1 Cable Network for Black Viewers

‘LIP SYNC BATTLE LIVE: A MICHAEL JACKSON CELEBRATION’ To Launch January 18

THE BIGGEST NIGHT IN LIP SYNC BATTLE HISTORY CELEBRATES THE BIGGEST NAME IN MUSIC HISTORY   “LIP SYNC BATTLE LIVE: A MICHAEL JACKSON CELEBRATION” TO SHOWCASE SOME OF MICHAEL JACKSON’S GREATEST HITS IN A LIVE STAR-STUDDED EVENT THAT ALSO FEATURES A PERFORMANCE FROM MICHAEL JACKSON ONE   “LIP SYNC BATTLE LIVE: A MICHAEL JACKSON CELEBRATION”… Continue reading ‘LIP SYNC BATTLE LIVE: A MICHAEL JACKSON CELEBRATION’ To Launch January 18

OWN Rings In The New Year With Tyler Perry’s Comedy ‘The Paynes’ January 16

OWN RINGS IN THE NEW YEAR WITH THE SERIES PREMIERE OF TYLER PERRY’S COMEDY “THE PAYNES” JANUARY 16 Hit Perry Dramas “The Haves and the Have Nots” and  “If Loving You is Wrong” Return January 9 & 10    Los Angeles – OWN’s new Tyler Perry comedy “The Paynes” will have its series premiere on Tuesday, January 16 with two… Continue reading OWN Rings In The New Year With Tyler Perry’s Comedy ‘The Paynes’ January 16

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