Category: Comedy

Because They’re Funny (BTF) Comedy Festival Announces Finalists For ‘Breakout Comedian of the Year’

BECAUSE THEY’RE FUNNY COMEDY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR 2024 BREAKOUT COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR COMPETITION WASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 15, 2024 – NICE CROWD, in partnership with Events DC, is excited to announce the finalists for the highly anticipated “Breakout Comedian of the Year” competition, part of the second annual Because They’re Funny (BTF) Comedy… Continue reading Because They’re Funny (BTF) Comedy Festival Announces Finalists For ‘Breakout Comedian of the Year’

Gary Coleman Documentary ‘Gary’ To Debut August 29 on Peacock

PEACOCK DEBUTS OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR NEW GARY COLEMAN ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY GARY     PREMIERING AUGUST 29     Peacock’s new documentary, GARY explores the fascinating life and mysterious death of beloved child actor, Gary Coleman. Through exclusive interviews with fellow actor, Todd Bridges, former managers, his estranged parents, and Coleman’s ex-wife, the film details his… Continue reading Gary Coleman Documentary ‘Gary’ To Debut August 29 on Peacock

Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 Presents Six Characters Through August 25 at Claire Tow Theater in New York City

Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 announced SIX CHARACTERS by Phillip Howze, directed by Dustin Wills, began performances Saturday, July 13, and will play through Sunday, August 25 at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65 Street) in New York City.   SIX CHARACTERS features CG, Will Cobbs, Seven F. B. Duncombe, Claudia Logan, Julian Robertson, and Seret… Continue reading Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 Presents Six Characters Through August 25 at Claire Tow Theater in New York City

In The Black Network Announces FAST Channels

IN THE BLACK NETWORK (ITBN), a premiere, free streaming service that highlights Black voices and original stories that are culturally significant and relatable for all audiences, announces new partnerships with Black Enterprise, African Diaspora Network TV, REVOLT Mixtape, HomesteadPlus, Shades of Black, World One TV, and One Culture; adding new FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) channels… Continue reading In The Black Network Announces FAST Channels

Martin Lawrence Preparing ‘Young Martin’ Prequel

It looks like Martin Lawrence has taken a page out of his friend Will Smith’s book and will have a drama version of his hit show, “Martin” but also as a prequel for the long-running comedy series. According to Deadline, Lawrence, along with his production company, RunTelDat, and Marvin Peart‘s WonderHill Studios will be producing… Continue reading Martin Lawrence Preparing ‘Young Martin’ Prequel

HBCU First LOOK Film Festival Announces 2024 ‘I Aspire’ 100

2nd Annual Festival Returns to Howard University November 8-10, 2024 WASHINGTON, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the second annual HBCU First LOOK Film Festival (HBCUFLF), announced its 2024 festival dates, November 8 – 10th  and  the premiere  of the 2024 HBCU First LOOK “I Aspire” 100. (2024 HBCU First LOOK 100) The HBCU First LOOK “I… Continue reading HBCU First LOOK Film Festival Announces 2024 ‘I Aspire’ 100

Ice Cube’s Production Company Cube Vision Extends Partnership With Paramount

N.W.A. founding member, Ice Cube is expanding his entertainment umbrella, Cube Vision with an extended partnership with Paramount Global. According to Deadline, Ice Cube, real name, O’Shea Jackson, and his partner, Jeff Kwatinetz, COO of Cube Vision have locked down a first-look television deal that will allow the duo to develop and executive produce projects… Continue reading Ice Cube’s Production Company Cube Vision Extends Partnership With Paramount

Eddie Murphy Ties The Knot After 6-Year Engagement

Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy, who has been more recently seen in films has just been hitched as he embarks on his second marriage. According to People, the “Saturday Night Live” alum married Australian model, Paige Butcher, who he had been engaged to since 2018. The couple has an 8-year-old daughter, Izzy, and a 5-year-old son,… Continue reading Eddie Murphy Ties The Knot After 6-Year Engagement

Ice Cube Reveals There Will Be A ‘Last Friday’ Movie

After the success of the fourth installment of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s “Bad Boys” series, we might be in line for the sequel to Ice Cube‘s “Friday” series after years of setbacks and hope. In a recent episode on Public Enemy’s Flavor Flav’s Sirius XM show, “Flavor of the Week,” Cube discussed the possibility… Continue reading Ice Cube Reveals There Will Be A ‘Last Friday’ Movie

50 Cent Announces ‘Humor & Harmony Festival’ Coming To Shreveport

50 Cent is making another very powerful statement after committing to bringing G-Unit Studios to Shreveport, La. The rapper has announced that he is bringing a music and comedy festival to the city in August. The “Get Rich or Die Trying” recording artist has told his almost 33 million followers on social media that on… Continue reading 50 Cent Announces ‘Humor & Harmony Festival’ Coming To Shreveport

‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Brings In $104.6M Worldwide On Opening Weekend

The fourth installment of Bad Boys has proven to be another box-office hit for the comedic duo of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. According to Variety, the film, “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” has pulled in a worldwide total of $104.6 million. Reportedly, the movie brought in $56 million from 3,885 theaters domestically. The international… Continue reading ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Brings In $104.6M Worldwide On Opening Weekend

Bad Boys: Ride Or Die Soundtrack

BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK OUT NOW   FEATURES ALL-STAR CAST OF ARTISTS INCLUDING WILL SMITH, BLACK EYED PEAS, EL ALFA, BECKY G, SEAN PAUL, BIA, JID, FLO MILLI AND MORE BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE IN THEATERS TODAY     (LOS ANGELES, CA — June 7, 2024) The star-studded Bad… Continue reading Bad Boys: Ride Or Die Soundtrack

50 Cent Shares A Look Into G-Unit Studios

Power Universe executive, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson started working on his brand new production studio, aptly named G-Unit Studios in Shreveport, La. On May 30, 0the rapper-turned-television producer revealed the inner look of the facility on his Instagram account. 50 has promised that there will be an opening in August as he shows what the… Continue reading 50 Cent Shares A Look Into G-Unit Studios

Will Smith And Martin Lawrence Appear At First Hollywood Premiere In Saudi Arabia

Two Hollywood stars, who headlined their own sitcoms back in the 1990s, Will Smith (Fresh Prince of Bel Air) and Martin Lawrence (Martin) made history when they both appeared in Saudi Arabia to host the first Hollywood premiere at Roshn Front’s VOX Cinema in Riyadh. According to Arab News, the two actors were there to… Continue reading Will Smith And Martin Lawrence Appear At First Hollywood Premiere In Saudi Arabia

FUBU Studios Partners With Pantheum Studios For $450M Deal

Pantheum Studios, a subsidiary of Euldora Financial, announced a a $450 million, 30-picture partnership with For Us By Us (FUBU) Studios. The partnership will be over the next three years as it allows FUBU to help showcase diverse voices and perspectives while pushing creative boundaries and inspiring audiences worldwide. The partnership is being led by… Continue reading FUBU Studios Partners With Pantheum Studios For $450M Deal

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