Tiffany Haddish Talks About Her New Song “Too Much” With DJ Quick Silva
Tiffany Haddish crankin’? Say Less!
We all know Tiffany Haddish as a comedian and actress but now she’s a triple threat! Listen as Haddish delivers her first single, the Go-Go bouncing track “Too Much.” The track was produced by DMV’s own, Grammy Award winner Rich Harrison is well known for producing songs such as Amerie “1 Thing” & Beyonce’s “Crazy in Love” featuring Jay-Z.
Haddish talked about the new track with DJ Quick Silva.
Rapper Machine Gun Kelly Makes Surprise Appearance — And Does Stand-up Comedy — At Pete Davidson’s Show
Machine Gun Kelly has already proven he can rap and act and now he’s showing off yet another talent — stand-up comedy.
MGK was the “surprise celebrity guest” at BFF Pete Davidson‘s sold-out show at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank, CA. The rapper did about five minutes of material and thanked Davidson on social media for letting him give it a try.
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A source at that show says that MGK “was actually hilarious.” We’re told MGK lost a bet to Davidson — over taking his shirt off at his big birthday party this week — and that’s what led to him taking the stage.
The manager of the club posted of photo of herself with Davidson and Machine Gun Kelly, writing, “Amazing evening with @petedavidson and @machinegunkelly glad you had to pay a bet to Pete !! It was worth it!! !! Hilarious night love you guys!!”
In an application for temporary conservatorship, the director’s mother said that he was involved in a “lucrative settlement agreement” at the time of the medical emergency.
John Singleton is currently in a coma after suffering a “major stroke,” his mother has written in an application for temporary conservatorship.
Sheila Ward applied to be the 51-year-old Snowfall co-creator’s temporary conservator, a judge-appointed individual who looks over a person’s health and finances when they cannot do it themselves, in an application to California’s Superior Court on Thursday. The document details some previously undisclosed circumstances of Singleton’s stroke, such as that the medical incident on April 17 was “major” and left him hospitalized in a coma.
Ward also disclosed that the director “was engaged in several business projects and was prepared to sign a lucrative settlement agreement on or about April 30, 2019” at the time of the stroke. Ward added that a conservator must be appointed immediately to manage his business and prevent “substantial financial loss” should the settlement agreement not be signed.
Over the weekend, Singleton’s family disclosed that the director has suffered a stroke in the hospital and was “in the ICU and under great medical care.” The announcement was met with a wave of support for Singleton on social media, producing messages from Snoop Dogg, Guillermo del Toro and Billions co-creator Brian Koppelman, among others.
Singleton, who broke out with the Oscar-nominated Boyz n the Hood, which earned him mentions for both director and screenplay, has also helmed Shaft, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Four Brothers, the music video for Michael Jackson’s “Remember the Time” and episodes of Empire, Billions, 30 for 30 and American Crime Story. FX has renewed Snowfall for a third season, which was filming earlier this month.
“We are sad to learn the news of John’s condition, but we know he’s a fighter. The thoughts and prayers of everyone at FX and his Snowfall family are with him and we are hopeful for a complete and speedy recovery,” FX Networks said in a statement to THR over the weekend.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Kevin Hart’s ‘Irresponsible Tour’ Behind The Scenes Being Filmed For New Documentary Series!
According to our sources, we hear that Kevin Hart’s Irresponsible Tour behind the scenes has been filmed for a new documentary series for Netflix. No word yet on when the new series will debut be we do know that it’s still being filmed and should be ready for sometime in the fall.
The Irresponsible Tour was filmed last year and is currently available on Netflix, so it comes as no surprise that a behind the scenes doc has also landed on the streaming service.
More news soon!
Hollywood Black Comedy Festival Launches In Los Angeles And Honors Nick Cannon
The inaugural Hollywood Black Comedy Festival (HBCF) takes place June 20th through June 23rd, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA in some of Hollywood’s most iconic entertainment venues. The festival highlights the best of the many shades of Black comedy thriving in Improv, Standup, Digital and traditional media. From provocative panel discussions, hilarious stand-up comedy, and historic honors, the festival presents the most fun and entertaining formats Black and Urban Comedy has to offer.
Launched by veteran comedy producer Jeru Tillman, the HBCF is a highly anticipated and exclusive series of events featuring some of today’s best comedic talent.
“We created the HBCF to be a coolest and fun environment to showcase the new generation of comedic talent while celebrating the best and most important leaders in Black comedy culture today.”
The HBCF has partnered with the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre to honor comedian, actor, producer and entrepreneur Nick Cannon with a hand and footprint ceremony at the world-famous TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Friday, June 21st. Cannon has had a hugely successful career in entertainment which includes the classic film Drumline, host ofFox’s The Masked Singer and long runningseriesWild N’ Out, which was recently picked up by MTV for an additional 90 episodes.
“The TCL Chinese Theatre is thrilled to partner with the Hollywood Black Comedy Festival to honor Nick for his contributions to entertainment through comedy and film,” says Elie Samaha – CEO of the TCL Chinese Theatre.
The festival line-up features a diverse offering of shows including:
· The celebrity and tastemaker driven industry Only Show hosted by Deon Cole of ABC’s Blackish
· The first Los Angeles performance by The 85 South Show. With DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller and Chico Bean at the Hollywood Palladium
· Movie Night with JaVale. A classic Black Comedy screening at The TCL Chinese Theatre hosted by LA Laker JaVale McGee and “King Keraun” Harris.
· The best in Def Comedy Jam styled humor from The New York Kings Tour with Capone, Rob Stapleton, and Talent Harris
· And The New Negroes! A live version of the hit Comedy Central TV show featuring the best in alternative comedy from a Black perspective.
Other events during the festival include celebrity meet & greets, panel discussions, conversations and more.
Follow @TheHBCF on twitter, Instagram and Facebook. For tickets and updates or check out our website at www.TheHBCF.com
Lil Rel Howery Added To ‘Hot In Hollywood Panel Of The American Black Film Festival
LOS ANGELES, April 25, 2019– The 23rd annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF), taking place in Miami June 12-16, is set to unleash a list of informative panels with some of the greatest minds influencing Hollywood, with the announcement of the talent converging on South Beach for the ‘ABOUT WOMEN’ and ‘HOT IN HOLLYWOOD’ panels.
The ABOUT WOMEN panel will include Own Network’s Iyanla Vanzant (Fix My Life), the Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for BET Networks, Connie Orlando, screenwriter Tracy Oliver (Little, Girl’s Trip) and actress La La Anthony (Power), who is also this year’s American Black Film Festival Ambassador. The panel will be moderated by the Atlantic’s, Jemele Hill. The ABOUT WOMEN panel will bring together a group of multigenerational influencers to offer their personal in-depth experiences and perspectives on being women of color in Hollywood.
Lil Rel Howery (Rel, Uncle Drew), LaKeith Stanfield (Atlanta, Sorry to Bother You), Damson Idris (Snowfall), Damaris Lewis (BlacKkKlansman), and Marsai Martin (Little, Blackish) will fill out the robust ‘Hot in Hollywood’ panel. Extra TV’s, Tanika Ray will moderate the experience. The HOT IN HOLLYWOOD panel will bring together new voices and candid perspectives from talent of color who are rising up the ranks in today’s Hollywood climate.
The goal of both panels is to bring together a myriad of perspectives from some of Hollywood’s leading creatives of color to offer clear and definable pathways of success that will inspiring burgeoning artists and filmmakers.
ABFF remains committed to introducing emerging content creators of African descent to the industry at large and is recognized as one of the leading film festivals in the world. Passes are on sale at www.abff.com, and offer five (5) different levels of access to Festival events. Registration ends May 22nd for discounted rates and questions regarding registration may be directed to info@abffventures.com.
Bill Cosby Accuses Judge Of ‘Racial Hatred’ In Bail Application
Lawyers for Bill Cosby filed a bail application on his behalf Wednesday, as they accused the judge who sentenced him to prison of being part of a corrupt, racist plot against him.
In a statement posted to Cosby’s Instagram account, attorneys for the disgraced comedian — who has called himself a “political prisoner” like Nelson Mandela — claimed Judge Steven O’Neill found their client guilty because he is black.
“His dishonorable conduct makes me smile, because this judge is being exposed, and it shows that this is bigger than me,” the post reads. “O’Neill now has his formula: tried, true and tested to destroy any black man and/or colored man In America.”
Cosby’s lawyers on Wednesday filed an application requesting the imprisoned sex offender be released on bail during an appeal process, arguing that O’Neill displayed “racial hatred” toward Cosby.
The 81-year-old actor is serving a three- to 10-year sentence in a prison outside Philadelphia after he was convicted in 2017 of drugging and sexually assaulting friend Andrea Constand.
More than 60 women came forward claiming to have been sexually assaulted by the actor, who has denied any wrongdoing. If an appeal is raised, trial judges are obliged to prepare a brief statement listing the reasons for sentencing. This is called Rule 1925(a). In Cosby’s case, O’Neill has yet to file this 1925(a) opinion despite repeated appeals from his legal team.
“Judge Steven T. O’Neill continues to show his disgust and prejudice towards Mr. Cosby,” his lawyers argued Wednesday. “Judge O’Neill is purposely denying Mr. Cosby the right to file his appeal.”
“We’re asking that this scandalous judge be removed immediately, and Mr. Cosby be granted bail throughout the appeals process, because the judge’s racial hatred towards Mr. Cosby, clouds his better judgement to be a good steward of the bench.”
The convicted actor is also fighting a $7 million legal bill from one of the many law firms he hired during his trial. In February, the disgraced star claimed he was imprisoned because of his political beliefs.
“My political beliefs, my actions of trying to humanize all races, genders and religions landed me in this place surrounded by barb wire fencing, a room made of steel and iron,” he said in a statement at the time.
At his sentencing last September, O’Neill sided with the state in determining that Cosby was a “sexually violent predator,’’ a drastic designation. O’Neill had refused to let Cosby remain free on $1 million bail pending his appeal, saying the infamous sex offender “could quite possibly be a danger to the community.”
Matthew Knowles Is Producing A Musical About R&B Group Destiny’s Child
Former Destiny’s Child manager, otherwise known as Beyoncé’s father Mathew Knowles, is capitalizing on his experiences managing the iconic girl group and has plans to produce a musical which will feature Destiny’s Child’s vast catalog.
In a statement obtained by Broadway, Knowles revealed Survivor: The Destiny’s Child Musical will premiere in the group’s hometown of Houston in 2020 before heading across the pond to London’s West End.
“I want to pull back the curtain,” the 67-year-old said. “I feel it’s time to give the world an opportunity to hear, see and feel the victories and failures that I’ve had as a husband, father and manager who risked everything in pursuit of fulfilling dreams—those of mine and others.”
According to Playbill, the father of four will be working alongside film director Je’Caryous Johnson to bring his story to the stage. Knowles did not reveal who will play Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams and former members LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson. Beyoncé severed managerial ties with her father in 2011, the same year he and family matriarch Tina Knowles-Lawson split.
The “Sorry” singer was last publicly photographed with her father in October 2018, when she and husband Jay-Z performed in Seattle during their worldwide “On The Run II” tour.
Knowles opened up about their reunion to TMZ days later.
“It was a warm and enduring positive moment. I wanted to surprise her by bringing her a dozen lovely red roses. And so I sat in the dressing room area—she didn’t know I was out there. And Tina was out there and some other folks were out there,” he shared. “And Beyoncé came out and there I was. And she gave me this huge, huge hug that only daughters can give to their dads.”
Source: Shadow & Act, TMZ, Playbill
Yvette Nicole Brown Writes, Produces New Comedy ‘Always A Bridesmaid’ Now In Production!
Production is underway on the indie rom-com, Always A Bridesmaid, penned by actress Yvette Nicole Brown. The pic is from Brown’s Little Brown Girl, Inc. and Tri Destined Studios.
Directed by Trey Haley, Brown will appear in the film, starring God Friended Me‘s Javicia Leslie and Black Lightning‘s Jordan Calloway.
Brandon Micheal Hall (God Friended Me), Michelle Mitchenor (Lethal Weapon), Richard Lawson (Saints & Sinners), Telma Hopkins (Family Matters), Marcel Spears (The Neighborhood), Meagan Tandy (The CW’s upcoming Batwoman), Bernard David Jones (The Mayor), Tosin Morohunfola (The Chi), and Lalah Hathaway co-star.
Here’s the description: Corina James who has been a bridesmaid so many times that she is starting to wonder if she will ever be a bride. Always A Bridesmaid ponders the question, ‘Is love and marriage for everyone?’ And if so, how do you get over your own stuff in order to find and keep your one?
Tri Destined’s Nikaya D. Brown Jones, Gregory Anderson and Veronica Nichols will serve as producers and Jeff Lam as co-producer. Yvette Nicole Brown and Abe Brown exec produce.
Source: Shadow & Act
Katt Williams Ordered To Pay Alleged Assault Victim $25,000 In Default Judgment
The comedian stood accused of attacking a fan at his after party.
Three years ago, a fan accused comedian Katt Williams of assaulting him for no reason. Tyrell Williams, a fan, says that at an after party for one of Katt’s shows, he tried to take a SnapChat photo of the actor. According to Tyrell, this angered Katt causing the comedian to “suddenly and without warning” hit Tyrell’s iPhone out of his hand. Tyrell then states in court documents that Katt punched him in the face three times before running from the scene.
The alleged victim filed a police report and issued a lawsuit against Katt. He claimed he suffered from a number of injuries in addition to mental anguish, and sued for unspecified damages. According to reports, Katt blew off the lawsuit so a judge granted Tyrell a default judgment of $25,000. This is just the tip of the iceberg in legal troubles for the actor, as his lawyer in another case has filed a motion requesting to be removed as Williams’ representation.
Matthew Gurvitz of Venable LLP is representing Williams in a lawsuit against him where a former assistant claims that Williams viciously attacked her by throwing her to the ground before slamming her head into the concrete. She claims that she lost consciousness and required hospitalization and is seeking $1 million. Gurvitz says that Williams has “become unreasonably difficult for Venable to carry out effective representation,” mostly because of Katt’s “general lack of communication.”
Williams has requested that the lawsuit filed by his former assistant be dismissed. Meanwhile, a Portland judge recently issued a bench warrant against Williams after he failed to appear in court. Those charges stem from an incident in October where the comedian is charged with assault.
