Jo Koy has officially cemented his place among Hollywood’s most celebrated entertainers — literally. The beloved comedian was honored with a prestigious Hand and Footprint Ceremony at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre, marking a major milestone in a career built on sharp storytelling, cultural pride, and an unwavering connection with audiences around the world.
The ceremony, one of Hollywood’s oldest and most exclusive traditions, recognizes artists whose work has made a lasting impact on film, television, and global entertainment. For Koy, the honor reflects not only his success as a stand‑up powerhouse but also his growing influence as an actor, producer, and cultural ambassador.
Surrounded by family, friends, and fellow performers, Koy stepped onto the famed forecourt to leave his handprints and footprints in cement — a symbolic moment that underscores how far he has come from his early days performing in small clubs. The comedian spoke with emotion and gratitude, acknowledging the Filipino community that has championed him throughout his rise and the fans who have embraced his humor across generations.
Koy’s career has surged in recent years, fueled by multiple hit Netflix specials, a bestselling memoir, and his feature‑film work, including the comedy Easter Sunday, which made history as the first major studio film centered on a Filipino American family. His ability to blend personal stories with universal humor has made him one of the most recognizable voices in stand‑up today.
The Hand and Footprint Ceremony adds a new layer to his legacy — one that places him alongside Hollywood legends who have shaped the industry. For Koy, the moment serves as both a celebration of his achievements and a reminder of the cultural doors he continues to open.
As he pressed his hands into the cement, Koy joked, reflected, and beamed with pride — a fitting snapshot of a performer who has built a career on heart, humor, and authenticity. And now, his imprint will remain in Hollywood for generations to come.
Kenan Thompson and Lamorne Morris are teaming up for a high‑energy action‑comedy adaptation of Unwanted, the popular QCode podcast that blends suspense, humor, and fast‑paced adventure. The upcoming film marks a fresh pairing of two of comedy’s most versatile performers, each bringing a distinct style to a story built on chaos, unlikely heroism, and sharp banter.
Unwanted follows two ordinary friends whose lives spiral into danger after they accidentally become entangled in a criminal conspiracy. What begins as a simple misunderstanding quickly escalates into a cross‑country chase involving assassins, federal agents, and a rotating cast of eccentric characters. The movie aims to capture the same mix of humor and tension that made the podcast a breakout hit.
Thompson, the longest‑running cast member in Saturday Night Live history, brings his signature warmth and comedic timing to the project. Morris, known for his standout roles in New Girl and Woke, adds a charismatic, quick‑witted edge that plays perfectly against Thompson’s grounded charm. Together, they form a duo built for both laughs and action.
The original podcast, created by Brett Neveu and produced by QCode, earned praise for its cinematic storytelling and dynamic character chemistry. The film adaptation is expected to expand the world of the audio series, adding bigger set pieces, heightened stakes, and a visual flair that leans into the action‑comedy genre.
With Thompson and Morris at the center, Unwanted is shaping up to be a crowd‑pleasing blend of buddy‑comedy energy and high‑stakes adventure. Production details and a release date are still under wraps, but anticipation is already building as the project moves forward.
The 2026 BET Awards are set for Sunday, June 28, which puts the premier Black music awards show back in its customary spot in the last week of June after it went a few weeks early (June 9) last year. The show will again be held at The Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, which has been its home base since 2013.
Kevin Hart hosted last year’s 25th anniversary show, where Kendrick Lamar won five awards, including album of the year for GNX. Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, and Kirk Franklin received ultimate icon awards. Taraji P. Henson hosted three other post-pandemic shows.
Connie Orlando, EVP of specials, music programming & music strategy at BET, serves as executive producer for the BET Awards. Jesse Collins Entertainment is the production company for the broadcast, with Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, Jeannae Rouzan-Clay, and Eric Cook also serving as executive producers.
BET Experience (BETX), an immersive, live fan experience, is set for June 25-27 in L.A. It will be co-produced by Live Nation Urban. BETX encompasses performances, celebrity panels, and interactive activations. It will include:
“BETX represents BET’s ongoing commitment to investing in Black culture beyond the screen,” said Brian Rikuda, evp of enterprise growth strategy, business operations, and programming strategy, BET Media Group. “By bringing artists, creators, and communities together across multiple days in Los Angeles, BETX creates space for meaningful experiences centered on the voices shaping this moment.”
Additional details for the BET Awards, including host, nominees, performers, special guests, and BETX ticket information, programming, and talent, will be announced in the coming weeks.
Source: Billboard
The red band trailer for “Joe’s College Road Trip” has officially dropped, and Tyler Perry is giving fan-favorite character Joe Simmons his long-overdue moment in the spotlight.
After more than two decades as a scene-stealing supporting player in the Madea franchise, Joe is finally stepping into a leading role in this upcoming Netflix comedy. Perry wrote and directed the film, which follows Joe on a cross-country college tour with his grandson B.J. The trip starts as a straightforward lesson about responsibility and adulthood but quickly spirals into an unpredictable journey that pushes both grandfather and grandson to face uncomfortable realities about themselves and each other.
Fans of the Madea universe have long known Joe for his razor-sharp wit and unapologetically blunt delivery. The character has spent years playing opposite Madea, but this project repositions him as both the comedic and emotional core of the story. Themes of family, personal growth, and accountability anchor the narrative alongside Joe’s signature irreverence.
Perry stars in the title role and is joined by Jermaine Harris and Amber Reign Smith. He also serves as a producer on the project alongside Angi Bones, maintaining his well-known hands-on involvement across every stage of production.
The film represents Perry’s continued strategy of building standalone stories around familiar characters from his expansive cinematic universe. It also adds to his prolific partnership with Netflix, which has previously yielded titles like “Mea Culpa” and “A Jazzman’s Blues.”
Joe’s College Road Trip” is set to premiere globally on Netflix on February 13. The explicit red band trailer is now available to watch above.
NBC‘s The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, which stars and is exec-produced by a raft of Saturday Night Live alumni, is getting a repeat behind the venerable late-night show.
The network will repeat the pilot episode of the comedy, which stars Tracy Morgan and Bobby Moynihan and is exec-produced by Tina Fey, behind SNL on February 28 at 1 a.m. ET.
It is the latest project featuring a current or former SNL castmate to land a slot behind Lorne Michaels’ vehicle; the network did something similar around Kenan Thompson’s Kenan, which premiered in 2021, and the Fey-exec produced Great News, which premiered in April 2017 and was repeated after SNL repeats in the summer.
This comes after Reggie Dinkins debuted to 5.8 million Live + Same Day viewers last month after the midseason comedy was handed an early premiere behind an NFL playoff game between the Los Angeles Rams and Chicago Bears. It was NBC’s most-watched comedy series debut in three years, since the reboot of Night Court.
The second episode of the series will air Monday, February 23, after another repeat of the pilot, with its run continuing Mondays at 8:30 p.m. from March 2.
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins follows a disgraced former football player (Morgan) on a mission to rehabilitate his image. It also stars Daniel Radcliffe, Erika Alexander, Precious Way, and Jalyn Hall.
The pilot’s writers, Robert Carlock and Sam Means, executive produce with Morgan, Fey, Eric Gurian, and David Miner. The series is produced by Universal Television, Little Stranger, Bevel Gears, Means End Productions, Streetlife Productions, and 3 Arts.
Source: Deadline
Wanda Sykes is taking an unexpected and powerful turn in her career with her first‑ever dramatic lead role in the upcoming boxing drama Undercard. The newly released trailer reveals Sykes in a performance far removed from her well‑known comedic persona, portraying a former champion fighter battling personal demons while trying to repair a fractured family bond.
Directed by Tamika Miller and co‑written by Miller and Anita M. Cal, Undercard follows Cheryl “No Mercy” Stewart, a two‑time boxing champion and recovering alcoholic who attempts to reconnect with the adult son she once abandoned. Her son Keith, played by Bentley Green, is a naturally gifted fighter whose raw talent lacks the discipline needed to rise in the sport. The trailer highlights the emotional tension between mother and son as they confront resentment, trauma, and the possibility of redemption.
The film features a strong ensemble cast including Estella Kahiha, Xavier Mills, William Stanford Davis, Berto Colón, and Roselyn Sánchez. Sykes also serves as an executive producer alongside Holly Levow, Mark Pennell, and Paul Kampf, signaling her deep investment in the project both on‑screen and behind the scenes.
Early reactions to the trailer note how effectively Sykes steps into the dramatic space, with the footage emphasizing emotional stakes over traditional boxing‑movie formulas. Her portrayal of a woman fighting for sobriety, forgiveness, and a second chance suggests a compelling performance that could redefine how audiences see her.
Undercard is slated for theatrical release on February 27, bringing a fresh, character‑driven story to the boxing genre — and marking a milestone moment in Wanda Sykes’ already remarkable career.
Watch the trailer below;
Nate Parker and David Oyelowo‘s long-delayed thriller Newborn is finally getting a domestic release with an exclusive partner.
The movie, which is written, directed, and produced by Parker and produced by and stars Oyelowo, is being lined up for an April 10th theatrical bow exclusively with AMC Theatres. Oyelowo and Parker are teaming with the chain on the launch via their joint production and distribution label Mansa Studios.
The dystopian psychological-thriller follows “Chris Newborn (Oyelowo), who, after serving seven years in solitary confinement, seeks to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family only to find that freedom has become a terrifying psychological battleground”.
Below is a first look image at Newborn:
Originally known as Solitary, the film that is now Newborn went into production in 2020 but became an unreleased mystery. However, as we revealed over Christmas, a distribution deal became real in recent months. The film also had to contend with the COVID period and an increasingly challenged space for indie film distribution.
Then AMC got on board with a vote of distribution confidence
“Newborn is the kind of bold, provocative, and original storytelling that comes alive on the big screen,” commented Nikkole Denson-Randolph, Chief Content Officer, AMC Theatres today to Deadline. “We’re proud to be the exclusive exhibitor supporting a release model that prioritizes theatrical.”
Oyelowo said today: “When it came to our distribution goals, AMC truly understood the empowering direct-to-consumer nature of the partnership we were seeking for our film while embracing the non-algorithmic yet immersive experience we wanted the audience to have.” Director Parker added: “It was essential to us that audiences experience this emotionally charged, edge-of-your-seat thriller together—on the biggest possible stage, and AMC provides both scale and a dedicated audience.”
According to the duo, their Mansa has raised $12M in seed funding led by MaC Venture Capital, with participation from WndrCo, Galaxy Investment Partners, Base Ventures, Rainmaker Films, Black Capital VC, K Period Media, and Robert F. Smith.
Olivia Washington (Breaking), Barry Pepper (Saving Private Ryan) and Jimmie Fails (The Last Black Man in San Francisco) also star in the film. Producers are Aaron L. Gilbert and Christina Lee Storm, alongside Parker, and Oyelowo through his Yoruba Saxon banner.
The latest effort from Sundance-acclaimed helmer and CAA-repped Parker follows his Venice title American Skin and TV drama Baselines releases As his career ascended in 2016, Birth Of A Nation director Parker faced old accusations of sexual assault from 1999. Charges that he denied and was acquitted of decades before.
Golden Globe, Emmy, and BAFTA nominee Oyelowo, who is also represented by CAA, is known for movies including Ava DuVernay’s Selma and Lee Daniels’ The Butler. He also was the lead in the Taylor Sheridan and Paramount+ western limited series Lawmen: Bass Reeves.
Source: Deadline
In this episode of Box Seats (where comedians talk sports), we discuss the news from the NFL surrounding the aftermath of the Super Bowl and other news about some inside moves in the NFL, from coaching to players rejecting new deals. There were even some surprises!
Plus, we talk about some of the hottest news from the NBA, the week of the NBA All-Star Game, and we hear some surprising news about Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum!
We also talk about all of the hottest news in sports! Watch the video above! This episode features comedians Howie Bell, Damien Jones, and filmmaker Jayson Hayes!
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Sherri Shepherd’s daytime talk show Sherri, is coming to an unexpected end, and emerging details suggest the cancellation may have had less to do with ratings and more to do with what was happening behind the scenes. According to multiple industry insiders, the show struggled with chronic production challenges that ultimately undermined its momentum and Shepherd’s ability to deliver the kind of program she envisioned.
The show, which launched as a successor to The Wendy Williams Show, initially drew solid interest thanks to Shepherd’s warm personality, comedic instincts, and loyal fan base. But while Shepherd consistently showed up with energy and professionalism, sources say the infrastructure around her didn’t keep pace. Reports point to staffing shortages, inconsistent creative direction, and a lack of long‑term planning support — issues that can quietly erode even the most promising daytime format.
Shepherd, a seasoned performer with years of experience in television, was said to be frustrated by the disconnect between her ambitions for the show and the resources provided to execute them. Daytime talk is a demanding genre that relies heavily on a strong production engine: booking teams, writers, segment producers, and technical staff all working in sync. When that machine falters, the host often takes the public blame, even when the root problems are structural.
Industry observers note that the cancellation reflects a broader trend in daytime TV, where networks are tightening budgets and expecting hosts to carry more weight with fewer resources. Shepherd’s situation highlights how difficult it can be for even a well‑liked personality to thrive without consistent behind‑the‑scenes support.
Despite the abrupt ending, Shepherd’s reputation remains intact. She’s widely respected for her work ethic, humor, and resilience, and insiders expect she’ll land on her feet — whether in scripted comedy, hosting, or producing her own projects. For fans, the cancellation is disappointing, but it also underscores a truth long known in the industry: a talk show is only as strong as the team behind it.
Eddie Murphy and Eva Longoria are joining forces once again, this time for Attachment Parenting, a new comedy in development at Amazon MGM Studios. The project marks a reunion for the two stars, who previously worked together on the 2006 family hit The Shaggy Dog. Now, nearly two decades later, they’re stepping back into each other’s orbit for a film built around modern parenting chaos, generational clashes, and Murphy’s signature comedic energy.
Attachment Parenting centers on the increasingly popular — and often polarizing — parenting philosophy that emphasizes constant closeness, emotional attunement, and hands‑on involvement. The film is expected to play with the extremes of the trend, using Murphy’s comedic instincts and Longoria’s sharp timing to explore what happens when idealistic parenting theories collide with real‑world family life.
Murphy continues his creative resurgence with Amazon MGM, following recent collaborations that have reintroduced him to a new generation of audiences. Longoria, meanwhile, has expanded her footprint as both an actress and director, bringing a strong comedic sensibility and cultural perspective to her projects.
The film is being positioned as a warm, high‑energy family comedy with broad appeal — the kind of project that lets Murphy lean into physical humor and character‑driven storytelling, while giving Longoria room to shine as a comedic partner. With Amazon MGM backing the production, the movie is expected to receive a wide streaming rollout, with the potential for a theatrical component depending on the final cut.
No release date has been announced yet, but anticipation is already building. For fans of Murphy, Longoria, and family‑centered comedies with heart, Attachment Parenting is shaping up to be a standout addition to Amazon MGM’s growing slate.