Laugh Out Loud, Kevin Hart’s comedy brand and multi-platform entertainment company, announced today its first original solo stand-up special, “AFFION CROCKETT: MIRROR II SOCIETY” is coming to LOL Network streaming and audio channels on Nov. 13. From the hilarious mind of comedian, multi-hyphenate entertainer Affion Crockett (The Wedding Ringer, Pixels, A Haunted House), “MIRROR II […]
A presentation of the potential series from CBS Television Distribution will be shot in the near future. Niecy Nash may be adding talk show host to her résumé. CBS Television Distribution, the studio behind The Drew Barrymore Show, is nearing a daytime syndicated talk show set to be hosted by the Reno 911! and Claws actress. Sources say a presentation […]
SHOWTIME has placed a straight-to-series order for an untitled variety series starring and executive produced by rising star Ziwe. The series will feature interviews, sketches and more – including unscripted and unpredictable real-world rendezvous between everyday people and Ziwe, a writer, comedian and performer. The announcement was made by Vinnie Malhotra, Executive Vice President, Nonfiction […]
Queen Latifah, Oscar winner Robert Duvall, and Ben Foster will star opposite Adam Sandler in Hustle, the Netflix basketball feature which is being directed by Jeremiah Zagar. Sandler, who earlier this year extended his production deal with the streamer, will produce under Happy Madison banner, with LeBron James’ The SpringHill Company and Roth/Kirschenbaum Films. NBA player Juancho Hernangomez, Jordan Hull (The […]
The 38th Festival Juste pour rire / Just For Laughs Festival, presented by La Capitale Insurance and Financial Services in collaboration with Loto-Québec, has come to an end, and the Just For Laughs Group is proud to highlight the work of the artisans, artists and members of its team who, despite the closure of venues, […]
Similar to Michael Jordan, LeBron James is gearing up for the release of a new Space Jam film after winning his fourth NBA title. On Sunday, writer Ben Mekler tweeted the synopsis to the upcoming Space Jam sequel, which involves LeBron and his son being trapped in a world that features the Warner Bros. characters. “During a trip to the […]
Regina Hall (BLACK MONDAY, Girls Trip) has signed a first-look deal with SHOWTIME, where she will develop and produce television projects under her production company, Rh Negative. Already in development is a one-hour comedy special featuring Hall as star and executive producer. The announcement was made today by Amy Israel, Executive Vice President, Scripted Programming, Showtime Networks Inc. “Regina is an undeniable […]
Stunt coordinator J.J. Perry will make his directorial debut with the project, the script for which was initially discovered at a screenplay competition. After flexing his muscle for Netflix with Project Power, Jamie Foxx is now sharpening his stakes with Day Shift, a vampire thriller for the streaming giant. J.J. Perry, known for his work as a […]
VH1 today announced reunion specials of its hit series I Love New York airing on Monday, November 23rd at 8:00pm ET/PT, followed by Hollywood Exes on Tuesday, November 24th at 8:00 pm ET/PT. Reality TV queen Tiffany “New York” Pollard is returning to the small screen to look back on her wild journey finding love […]
A web series pilot written by and starring Mitch Marchand (writer, actor, comedian, producer, whom audiences remember from his appearance in the cult classic film, JUICE featuring Tupac Shakur, where he uttered the memorable “You got the Juice now, man.” line). The series is a funny and fictitious version of his life story. What happens […]
As you already know, the comedy industry has taken a big hit during the coronavirus. So many comedians are trying to figure out ways to entertain themselves and their audience. With that being said, comedians Deon Cole (of black-ish fame) and Tony Roberts (of Uncle Buck fame) decided earlier today to entertain their fans by conducting […]
The Prince Estate, in partnership with YouTube, will host a three-day streaming event of “Prince and the Revolution: Live,” the legendary concert filmed toward the end of the “Purple Rain” tour in Syracuse, NY on March 30, 1985. The show will be available on Prince’s official YouTube Channel for three days only, beginning on Friday, May 14 and continuing […]
Here is the pilot of the Humor Mill, the new syndicated program. Check out the video!
SHOWTIME has released the trailer and poster art for the upcoming docu-series THE COMEDY STORE, which chronicles the evolution of comedy from within the walls of the legendary L.A. club. Directed and executive produced by Mike Binder (The Upside of Anger, Reign Over Me), who started at the Store as a doorman before rising to main stage […]
Have you heard a phrase or word and wondered where it came from or why do we use it? Shut The Front DoorWith Shawn Janifer examines the origins of these popular phrases and words and makes it not only entertaining but educational. Every episode features a different comedian. Some of our conclusions may be fact, […]
Here Lies Stand Up By Darryl Littleton Stand Up Comedy is dead! Official cause of death – Coronavirus with Trump complications. After a lengthy illness due to the politically correct sanctions, and despite recent signs of resurgence (thanks to Netflix), Stand Up finally succumbed this past weekend from the prescription of no public gatherings over […]
As you already know, the comedy industry has taken a big hit during the coronavirus. So many comedians are trying to figure out ways to entertain themselves and their audience. With that being said, comedians Deon Cole (of black-ish fame) and Tony Roberts (of Uncle Buck fame) decided earlier today to entertain their fans by conducting […]
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