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Dave Chappelle’s New Netflix Specials Prove He’s Still Comedy’s King

Image via Netflix When Dave Chappelle stand-up specials are mentioned in barbershops, on street corners, or in blunt… More!

Commentary: The Audacity of ‘Get Out’: A Racial Horror Film That Dares To Be A Real Movie

COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL PICTURES In the last 30 years, has any movie form been debased and degraded more… More!

Comedy’s 2017 Grammy Awards Nominations Announced- And There Is A MAJOR Lack Of Color!

A couple of days ago the 59th Grammy Nominations were announced and there was, as expected, a list… More!

Michael Che Finds His Rhythm In His New Netflix Special Titled ‘Michael Che Matters’!

I like Michael Che. I like the fact that he’s regularly on the air. I like the fact… More!

Kevin Hart Talks Social Media And Plans For Hartbeat Productions

Dave Becky has been Kevin Hart’s manager since the late ’90s. “From the beginning,” as Becky says. “He… More!

Commentary-How Leslie Jones Triumphed Over Internet Trolls By Lena Dunham

For Variety’s latest issue, we asked Lena Dunham to write a tribute for “SNL” regular Leslie Jones, one of… More!

Review- ‘Atlanta’ Starring Donald Glover!

Thoughtful, quirky and sometimes quiet, I’m guessing Atlanta won’t be for some who might be expecting something a… More!

So Long Muhammad Ali: The Greatest. Opinion Editorial By Doug Williams

Our common denominator: Death. So long Muhammad Ali: The Greatest. Op-Ed.   I have been on the road… More!

Why ‘Black-ish’ Is Paying Tribute to ‘Good Times’ in Its Season 2 Finale

COURTESY ABC As it did with its first-season finale, ABC’s “Black-ish” is closing out its second season with… More!

Actress Rachel True Talks Her Career, ‘Half & Half’, And Quality Roles For Older Black Actresses

Rachel True, in the heart of black culture, is a beloved “carefree black girl” like Cree Summer and… More!