AWARD-WINNING FILMMAKER AVA DUVERNAY EXPANDS CREATIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH OPRAH WINFREY VIA FIRST-LOOK DEAL WITH HARPO FILMS FOR TELEVISION AND DIGITAL MEDIA OWN Announces Third Season Renewal of DuVernay’s Acclaimed Drama “Queen Sugar,” From Warner Horizon Scripted Television “Queen Sugar” Season Two Adds Michael Michele, Roger Guenveur Smith and Beverly Todd in Recurring Roles;… Continue reading Ava DuVernay Expands Partnership With Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films
Category: Comedy
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah adds Michael Kosta
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah adds Michael Kosta as the latest correspondent to join “The Best F#@ing News Team.” He was tapped by Executive Producer, Writer and Host, Trevor Noah to make his first appearance on the show tonight, at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT with an in-studio desk piece. Kosta (@michaelkosta) is a stand-up comedian… Continue reading The Daily Show with Trevor Noah adds Michael Kosta
Kevin Hart Announces August 3rd Launch Date for Laugh Out Loud
The Future of Comedy Launches August 3rd: Kevin Hart and Lionsgate’s Laugh Out Loud Announces Premiere Date, Slate of Premium Comedy Programming New Streaming Video Platform to Feature Original and Licensed Content from Hart, Comedy Icons, and Next Generation of Talent Hart Previewing Sneak Peek at First Original Laugh Out Loud Series, “Kevin… Continue reading Kevin Hart Announces August 3rd Launch Date for Laugh Out Loud
Brown Sugar Now Available in Amazon Appstore for Kindle Fire Tablets
BROWN SUGAR NOW AVAILABLE IN AMAZON APPSTORE FOR KINDLE FIRE TABLETS New Streaming Service for African Americans Features the Biggest Collection of the Baddest Movies of All-Time The Mack, Super Fly, Jackie Brown, Dolemite, Chicago, Cotton Comes to Harlem, Eve’s Bayou, Foxy Brown, Cooley High, Don’t Be a Menace to South Central, Pride, A Soldier’s… Continue reading Brown Sugar Now Available in Amazon Appstore for Kindle Fire Tablets
Kevin Hart Presents: The Next Level, June 18
Kevin Hart’s superstar stamp of approval finds a group of fast-rising comedians in Kevin Hart Presents: The Next Level, premiering June 18 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central. The series spotlights seven comedians as they hit a coveted stand-up milestone: the televised half-hour special. Each episode spotlights a single performer, opening on an interview… Continue reading Kevin Hart Presents: The Next Level, June 18
Comedy Central’s ‘Up Next’ Taking Place at Colossal Clusterfest Weekend June 2
Comedy Central will present its annual stand-up showcase, Up Next, previously known as Comics To Watch, at Colossal Clusterfest, the brand new comedy and music festival experience created by Comedy Central and Superfly, the brains behind Bonnaroo, and Outside Lands co-producer Another Planet Entertainment. The live Up Next showcase features Comedy Central’s rising stars of… Continue reading Comedy Central’s ‘Up Next’ Taking Place at Colossal Clusterfest Weekend June 2
iONE Digital Becomes The Largest Digital Player In Black Culture
iONE Digital (http://www.iONEdigital.com), formerly known as Interactive One, has announced the acquisition of digital media properties Bossip.com, HipHopWired.com and MadameNoire.com from Moguldom Media Group. Prior to acquisition, these brands combined to make Moguldom Media Group the third largest Black digital content provider, behind iONE Digital and BET, respectively, and are now 100% owned by iONE… Continue reading iONE Digital Becomes The Largest Digital Player In Black Culture
Marlon Wayans and Tom Green Among Comedians Appearing at Caroline’s in May
HARI KONDABOLU, KYLE DUNNIGAN, TOM GREEN, MARLON WAYANS AND MORE TO BRING THE LAUGHTER TO CAROLINES ON BROADWAY IN THE MONTH OF MAY WAYANS’ MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SHOWS HIGHLIGHT SCHEDULE TICKETS TO ALL SHOWS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.CAROLINES.COM NEW YORK, N.Y. Carolines on Broadway, New York City’s premier comedy venue, presents its talented… Continue reading Marlon Wayans and Tom Green Among Comedians Appearing at Caroline’s in May
Anthony Anderson To Host The Andrew J. Young International Leadership Awards
On June 3, 2017, The Andrew J. Young Foundation will present the second biennial Andrew J. Young International Leadership Awards and welcome the city of Atlanta and guests from around the world to celebrate the 85th birthday of its founder and chair, Ambassador Andrew Young. The gala event will be held at the Philips Arena… Continue reading Anthony Anderson To Host The Andrew J. Young International Leadership Awards
George Wallace Guest Stars on Mann & Wife
COMEDIAN GEORGE WALLACE GUEST STARS IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF MANN & WIFE AIRING TUESDAY, APRIL 18 AT 9:00 PM (ET) ON BOUNCE ATLANTA (April 13, 2017) – NAACP Image Award-winning actor David Mann stars in an all-new episode of Mann & Wife, world premiering on Tuesday, April 18 at 9pm ET on Bounce. When an email leaks at precinct, chaos… Continue reading George Wallace Guest Stars on Mann & Wife
Dick Gregory, Jay Pharaoh and J.B. Smoove and Others Appearing at Carolines on Broadway in April
WHITNEY CUMMINGS, DICK GREGORY, JAY PHAROAH, J.B. SMOOVE, MICHAEL CHE, AND MORE TO BRING THE LAUGHTER TO CAROLINES ON BROADWAY IN THE MONTH OF APRIL TICKETS TO ALL SHOWS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.CAROLINES.COM NEW YORK, N.Y. Carolines on Broadway, New York City’s premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up for the month of April,… Continue reading Dick Gregory, Jay Pharaoh and J.B. Smoove and Others Appearing at Carolines on Broadway in April
LUENELL Makes History with Penthouse Magazine
LUENELL Shines Big, Bad, And Bright In Hot New Penthouse Magazine Spread Popular comedienne/actress makes history as first-ever African-American/over age 40/full-figured woman featured in the magazine She’s also a new recurring character on TV Land’s “Lopez,” which has second season debut on March 29 (Los Angeles, CA) — Long before her breakout role as the… Continue reading LUENELL Makes History with Penthouse Magazine
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah adds Gina Yashere
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah adds Gina Yashere as the latest contributor to join “The Best F#@ing News Team.” She was tapped by Executive Producer, Writer and Host, Trevor Noah to make her first appearance on the show, March 16, 2017 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT with an in-studio desk piece. Yashere (@ginayashere) was born… Continue reading The Daily Show with Trevor Noah adds Gina Yashere
Brown Sugar Added to Google Chromecast
Consumers of the new subscription-video-on-demand service Brown Sugar will be able to watch the biggest collection of the baddest African-American movies of all-time on their televisions as well as on their mobile devices and desktop computers as it was announced today that Brown Sugar has added Google Chromecast capabilities. Google Chromecast is a media streaming device… Continue reading Brown Sugar Added to Google Chromecast
The BET Experience At L.A. LIVE Presented By Coca-Cola® June 22-25, 2017
BET NETWORKS and AEG announced the first wave of star-studded talent that will take the stage at the 5th annual BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola®. This year’s lineup of concerts at STAPLES Center will feature some of today’s hottest artists including Snoop Dogg ,Wiz Khalifa, Migos, A$AP Rocky, ScHoolboy Q, Bryson Tiller, Kid Cudi, Gucci Mane,… Continue reading The BET Experience At L.A. LIVE Presented By Coca-Cola® June 22-25, 2017