NEW YORK — The family of a comedian killed in the New Jersey Turnpike crash that seriously injured Tracy Morgan has settled a wrongful death claim with Wal-Mart. An attorney representing the estate of James McNair tells The Associated Press that the two adult children of the 62-year-old Peekskill, New York, resident are pleased with […]
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FX Networks has given a pilot order to comedy Atlanta, created by and starring Community alum Donald Glover. The comedy, originally set up at FX more than a year ago, is set against the backdrop of the Atlanta rap scene. Glover grew up in Atlanta and has an active music career as a hip-hop artist, stage name Childish Gambino. Atlanta revolves around two cousins on […]
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TRENTON, N.J. — Tracy Morgan is fighting to recover from a severe brain injury suffered in a highway crash more than five months ago, and it’s unknown if the actor-comedian will be “the Tracy Morgan he once was,” his lawyer said Tuesday. Benedict Morelli said the former Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock star suffered a traumatic brain injury in the June 7 crash […]
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It sounds like the injuries that Tracy Morgan sustained during a June 7 bus crash may affect his career for the rest of his life. Morgan’s lawyer, Benedict Morelli, spoke out Tuesday night to give a health update on the 45-year-old Saturday Night Live alum, who is still recovering from critical injuries including broken ribs, a broken nose and a broken leg. […]
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We discovered the news that the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival recently launched a YouTube Channel (Just For Laughs), and with the launch they feature lots of stand up performances from comedians that has never been seen before. For example, with the launch they premiered some stand up from Chris Rock from a performance from […]
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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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