DL Hughley is on a rampage against Kanye West and he addressed some of the comments on his radio show thrown at him by Ye.
DL let things start to fly when he heard that Kanye criticized the way he dresses when he’s “one drawstring away from looking like the Michelin Man.” DL also remarked on Kanye suggesting he isn’t loved by God or his family to which Hughley provided a poignant response that cut right at the heart of Kanye’s own familial issues.
But our biggest takeaway from what Hughley stated is he is calling Kanye’s behavior “dangerous” and how he’s teaching young men and women that it’s okay to conduct themselves in that manner. To Kanye’s declaration that despite his remarks aimed at DL the two will be friends someday, DL said that is highly unlikely and we definietly believe him.
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According to several sources, the new Warner Bros. Pictures film, The Color Purple, is coming to theaters in December 2023.
We hear that comedian and actor Deon Cole (of Black-ish fame) and David Alan Grier (of In Living Color fame) are joining the star-studded cast that is going to feature Louis Gossett Jr., Tamela Mann, Phylicia Mpasi, and Stephen Hill.
If you are not familiar with the iconic film that debuted in 1985 that was directed by Steven Spielberg and starred Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, and Oprah Winfrey, and was nominated for eleven Academy Awards, well, let us tell you that that film is easily one of the best films ever made in its genre and spawned a Broadway play that has lasted at least 20 years.
The film is about a black Southern woman who struggles to find her identity after suffering abuse from her father and others for over four decades. It showcased the talents of Goldberg as an eventual Academy Award winner and made many see Oprah as a potential movie star, while making Danny Glover a household name.
The new remake has Louis Gossett Jr. as Ol’ Mister (the Glover role), David Alan Grier as Reverend Avery, and Tamela Mann as the First Lady. Phylicia Mpasi will join as Young Celie, Deon Cole as Alfonso, and Stephen Hill as Buster.
More details are coming soon!
We had a chance to get in a quick chat with social media star Juhahn Jones and talk to him about how he got started in comedy, and how he was able to create and distribute his own film! If you are not familiar, Jones created You Married Dat?! a film which he created from one of his hit popular sketches You Hittin’ Dat?!, that had combined views of over 45 million playbacks! The film, now being self-distributed by Jones and his company, is about to launch nationally with distribution!
With that, is Hollywood taking a look yet at this modern-day version of Rudy Ray Moore? After all, like Moore, Jones has stated and created a brand from nothing and now has to have Hollywood’s attention, right? If they aren’t paying attention, Jones will still do it all himself as he’s clearly on a path to success.
Anyway, check out the interview below;
Saturday Night Live alum Leslie Jones has been tapped for a key recurring role in the upcoming second season of Starz’s BMF, from executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson (Power franchise) and writer/executive producer and Detroit native Randy Huggins (Star). She is the latest in a growing list of strong female characters in Season 2, including La La Anthony, who was recently upped to series regular, along with new series regular Kelly Hu and Christine Horn, who recurs.
Jones will play Federal Agent Tracy Chambers. Smart and calculating, Chambers knows how to maneuver the bureaucracy that comes with carrying a badge. Years on the streets facing the most dangerous drug dealers have shaped her into a formidable hard charger. She suffers no fools and has a wicked wit to back it up.
BMF is inspired by the true story of two brothers who rose from the decaying streets of southwest Detroit in the late 1980’s and gave birth to one of the most influential crime families in this country.
Returning cast includes Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr., the son of Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory; Da’Vinchi, Russell Hornsby, Michole Briana White, Myles Truitt and Steve Harris. Snoop Dogg, Arkeisha “Kash Doll” Knight, Wood Harris and Serayah recur in the series.
The series is executive produced by Jackson, alongside Huggins. Heather Zuhlke joins as an executive producer on Season 2 with Anthony Wilson and Anne Clements who are both set to return to executive produce. BMF is produced through Jackson’s G-Unit Film and Television in association with Lionsgate Television for Starz.
Jones most recently starred in Amazon’s Oscar-nominated Coming 2 America and in HBO Max’s period comedy Our Flag Means Death. The three-time Primetime Emmy nominee starred in 105 episodes of SNL, and starred in the Sony 2016 event movie Ghostbusters which grossed close to $230M. She is currently working on an untitled Christmas project with Lionsgate. Jones is repped by CAA and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller.
Source: Deadline
Netflix has announced more cast members for its Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key film Wendell & Wild, including Angela Bassett, Ving Rhames, and more.
The upcoming animated film is directed by Academy Award-nominated director Henry Selick.
The cast for Wendell and Wild will include Key as Wild, Peele as Wendell, as well as Lyric Ross, Angela Bassett, James Hong, Tamara Smart, Natalie Martinez, Tantoo Cardinal, Gabrielle Dennis, Igal Naor, David Harewood, Maxine Peake, Ramona Young, Sam Zelaya, Seema Virdi, Gary Gatewood and Ving Rhames.
Peele also served as a writer of the film along with director Henry Selick. The film is being produced by Selick, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein for The Gotham Group, Jordan Peele, and Win Rosenfeld for Monkeypaw productions.
Here’s the official description of Wendell and Wild:
From the delightfully wicked minds of Henry Selick and Jordan Peele, comes Wendell & Wild, an animated tale about scheming demon brothers Wendell (Keegan-Michael Key) and Wild (Peele) – who enlist the aid of 13-year-old Kat Elliot – a tough teen with a load of guilt – to summon them to the Land of the Living. But what Kat demands in return leads to a brilliantly bizarre and comedic adventure like no other, an animated fantasy that defies the law of life and death, all told through the handmade artistry of stop motion.
We got a chance to talk to the comedian known Earthquake, one of Washington D.C.’s finest, as he discusses his new Netflix comedy special titled Legendary!
In the interview ‘Quake opened up about his thoughts on how he felt being the first special ever to be produced by Dave Chappelle. You ever wondered what a person as successful as Earthquake has left to accomplish? Well, we did too, and ‘Quake got into it with us to give us the desires he has left to accomplish. He also spoke on his thoughts on comedians today, and while we were talking about comedians he mentioned his thoughts on the DL Hughley and Kanye West situation- and he got candid about that (to say the least).
Check out the interview below (and scroll past the first few minutes because I had to ramble on while I waited for him to join the conversation :)).
ABC on Monday announced that it has renewed freshman comedy Abbott Elementary for a second season after the series starring, created and written by Quinta Brunson has become a breakout for the Disney-owned network.
The series, a co-production between Warner Bros. Television and Disney’s 20th TV, is tied with CBS’ already-renewed Ghosts as broadcast’s No. 1 comedy among the advertiser-coveted adults 18-49 demographic.
The cast and creatives announced the pickup with a cheeky “memo” from Abbott Elementary principal Ava Coleman (co-star Janelle James) encouraging fans to support schools via DonorsChoose.org as the show continues to support education.
The series, it’s worth noting, is inspired by Brunson’s mother, a retired teacher. The workplace comedy has also drawn comparisons to NBC favorite The Office for its documentary-style format. New episodes return on March 22 at 9 p.m.
Brunson (A Black Lady Sketch Show) created the series and exec produces the single-camera comedy alongside Warner Bros. TV-based producers Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker (HBO Max’s Harley Quinn). The cast includes Tyler James Williams, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, and Sheryl Lee Ralph.
In an interview, Brunson said Abbott Elementary stemmed from her work on a busted CW pilot, which led to the mockumentary that was originally designed to be an animated series. Brunson also noted that she initially was not going to star in the series.
Abbott Elementary was developed by former ABC Entertainment president Karey Burke, who picked up the show to pilot before she was tapped by Disney to lead studio 20th TV. Hulu’s Craig Erwich added oversight of the broadcast network to his purview and ultimately handed out the series order for the Philadelphia-set comedy.
Abbott Elementary was a slam dunk to return after its solid ratings and delayed viewing returns as well as critical support. The comedy boasts a rare 100 percent rating among critics (with 81 percent among viewers) on RottenTomatoes.com.
Abbott Elementary is ABC’s first comedy renewal for the 2022-23 broadcast cycle and joins only Grey’s Anatomy and spinoff Station 19 as scripted series set to return next season.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Our NEW DIGITAL ISSUE of The Humor Mill IS OUT! Our cover features the comedian known as James “Talent” Harris as we discover the fact that Talent is NOTORIOUS about his comedy!
Also inside, we have some news about Kevin Hart, Will Smith, Cedric The Entertainer, Dave Chappelle, and more! Plus we hit some red carpets, behind-the-scenes, and some comedy clubs across the country!
Check out the issue by clicking the link below!
https://viewer.joomag.com/the-humor-mill-april-2022/0427418001647112926
Katt Williams abruptly ended a comedy show in Nashville, Tennessee, over the weekend due to a bomb threat.
On Saturday evening, the 50-year-old comedian was forced to end his World War III comedy tour show, according to a statement from the venue, the Nashville Municipal Auditorium.
“Comedian Katt Williams had to abruptly end his show at the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville 10 minutes before the end of his set due to a bomb threat,” the statement read.
“Williams made the decision not to notify attendees of the bomb scare to avoid panic and possible injury,” the statement continued, before adding that the venue “was successfully cleared by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department without incident.”
A representative for Williams, as well as one for the Nashville Police Department, did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
On social media, fans of Williams who were in attendance shared details of the incident.
According to one social media user, lights within the venue came on and audience members were told to go home after Williams walked offstage toward the end of his set.
“Katt Williams literally just dropped his mic walked off stage, the lights came on and they told us to go home #nashville tf?!” they tweeted.
Added another: “Just left Katt Williams show in Nashville security escorted him off stage mid joke then lights came on and everyone was told to leave some say bomb threat some say gun all I no I got me and mine out that MF.”
One other patron even said that they reportedly saw Shaquille O’Neal in attendance at the event. “Came to see Katt Williams and f—ing Shaq just pulled up and walked [right] past me,” they tweeted. “He tall AF in person.”
Source: People