Comedy News

Comedic Actor Tommy Ford Of ‘Martin’ Fame Passes Away!

It saddens us to report that comedic actor Tommy Ford has passed away this morning surrounded by family… More!

Steve Harvey To Host New ‘Showtime At The Apollo’, A 2 Hour Special For FOX!

Emmy Award-winning personality Steve Harvey will host SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO, a two-hour event and reimagining of the… More!

Comedy Central Orders New Show, ‘The Comedy Jam’ Featuring Jay Pharoah And Pete Davidson!

COURTESY OF COMEDY CENTRAL OCTOBER 12, 2016 | 11:00AM PT Comedy Central has given an eight-episode order to “The… More!

Damon Wayans’ ‘Lethal Weapon’ Lands Full-Season Order From Fox!

Fox has given a full-season order to “Lethal Weapon.” The freshman action drama is this fall’s first new… More!

Kevin Hart Lands Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame!

Yesterday in Hollywood comedian Kevin Hart landed his star on the infamous Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

ABC Lands Brothers Comedy From Director Tim Story & Morgan Murphy!

In a very competitive situation, ABC has landed a half-hour comedy from writer-comedian Morgan Murphy (2 Broke Girls),… More!

Steve Harvey Makes Bold Statement About Media’s Take On Nate Parker’s Rape Accusations

Steve Harvey believes the media is being “unfair” to Nate Parker. While speaking to Parker on his talk… More!

ABC Lands Untitled Comedy From Daveed Diggs About A Rapper Who Runs For Mayor!

Daveed Diggs ABC has given a pilot commitment that is cast-contingent, to an untitled comedy about a struggling… More!

Russell Simmons’ All Def Digital & Fusion Network Announce Comedy Series Deal!

Russell Simmons Russell Simmons’ All Def Digital (ADD) and Spanish language broadcast television network Univision’s FUSION today announce… More!

Lee Daniels Back On Board Of Richard Pryor Biopic; Jay Z Also On Board As A Producer!

Our last update on this (in May of this year) was to announce that Lee Daniels, who was… More!