VH1 is preparing to bring the “Love & Hip Hop” franchise to a close with a newly announced limited series that will revisit its legacy and cultural influence. Titled “Love & Hip Hop: The Final Chapter,” the six-part project is set to premiere in fall 2026 and will serve as a retrospective on the long-running reality brand.
Since launching in 2011, “Love & Hip Hop” has evolved into a major force in reality television, helping introduce new talent and amplify voices that often went unheard. Over the years, the series expanded across multiple cities, including New York, Atlanta, Hollywood, and Miami, while shaping conversations around music, relationships, and entrepreneurship.
Per the news release, the upcoming series will revisit the franchise’s defining moments, from its breakout personalities to the controversies that fueled public discussion. It will also explore how cast members built their careers and businesses beyond the show, while examining the broader cultural footprint left behind after more than a decade on air.
New interviews will feature participants from across all versions of the series, along with producers, executives, journalists, and cultural commentators. Together, they will reflect on how the franchise developed and the role it played in reshaping the modern reality television landscape.
Lashan Browning, Founder and CEO of Antoinette Media and executive producer of “Love & Hip Hop: The Final Chapter,” said, “The ‘Love & Hip Hop’ franchise has always been about the people. The incredible talent who trusted us with their real lives, the exceptional producers who poured themselves into every storyline, my extraordinary team at Antoinette Media who showed up and showed out season after season, and the viewers who were here for all of it. Their dedication is why this franchise resonated for so many years. As we step into this final chapter, we’re making sure our ending hits like it should, for our talent in front of and behind the camera, and for every fan who’s been rocking with us from day one. Once more for the culture.”
Sitarah Pendelton, Executive Vice President of Unscripted at MTV Entertainment, added, “Love & Hip Hop has been a part of the fabric of VH1 and of the culture for over 15 years. This limited series is our love letter to the cast, fans, producers, and everyone who made the franchise a success and forever changed reality television.”
As the franchise winds down, current installments will continue airing, with “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” on MTV airing Tuesdays at 8 PM ET/PT, and “Love & Hip Hop: Miami” every Wednesday on BET at 8 PM ET/PT. The final chapter will also be featured on BET’s digital platform BET Immersed, offering additional behind-the-scenes content and exclusive material tied to the show’s legacy.
The comedic search for the next global phenomenon, Funny AF with Kevin Hart, is reaching its peak as the world prepares to witness a clash of humor and wit. With a life-changing Netflix special hanging in the balance, the tension on stage is palpable as contestants gear up for their final performances. This competition not only highlights raw talent but also features Chris Rock joining Kevin Hart to mentor the next generation of stand-up legends.
The energy of the room is set to explode as a legendary figure joins the panel.
According to Netflix, the semi-final rounds of Funny AF with Kevin Hart are scheduled to air on May 4 and 5, 2026. Kevin Hart shocked the remaining contestants by announcing that his close friend and comedy icon Chris Rock would appear as a special guest. The live episodes will feature the legendary performer assisting in the judging process as the competition reaches its grand finale.
“Next week, I’ll let you guys know, I’ll be joined by a very special guest, a good friend, you definitely know him” Kevin Hart stated in the post shared by Netflix.
“It’s Chris Rock”, he added, sparking shocked reactions like Mama Mia. As the stakes heighten, the chemistry between Hart and Rock is expected to provide as much entertainment as the competitors themselves.
Fans at home have the power to decide the ultimate victor by voting during the live broadcasts. The winner will receive an hour-long Netflix comedy special, a prize that can launch a career into superstardom. Rock’s presence adds a layer of prestige to the evening, ensuring the finalists must deliver the most polished sets of their professional lives to impress the masters.
Only a select few have survived the rigorous elimination rounds to reach this prestigious stage.
According to Netflix, the remaining pool of talent features diverse voices such as Olivia Carter, whose deadpan delivery has already earned her a spot on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. She is joined by Winston Hodges, a comedian known for his southern charm and the ability to make sensitive subjects palatable.
Caitlin Peluffo and Usama Siddiquee also remain in contention, bringing years of club experience and national touring success to the platform. Siddiquee previously opened for Hasan Minhaj, while Peluffo has dominated the New York scene with her chart-topping debut album, ‘Dirty Bird’. These performers represent the absolute best of the modern circuit, having outlasted numerous peers to prove their readiness for a global audience.
Rounding out the top tier are Ron Taylor and Reg Thomas, who both pride themselves on finding heart within their wilder material. Taylor is a regular at the world-famous Comedy Store, while Thomas has toured with industry veterans like Chris Redd. As they prepare for the semi-finals, these six artists are just one set away from realizing their lifelong professional dreams. The grand finale of Funny AF with Kevin Hart promises to be a historic night with Chris Rock.
Source: Netflix
Has a group text ever changed the course of your life?
Just ask Kevin Hart’s character in the upcoming comedy 72 Hours, from director Tim Story (Barbershop, Think Like a Man, Ride Along). Written by Matt Mider, Kevin Burrows, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg, the film stars Hart (Lift, Me Time, The Man from Toronto) as a 40-year-old executive who accidentally gets invited to a Miami bachelor party with a group of Gen Zers.
The three-day party is one to remember, and we’ve got the photo evidence to provide it. Get a sneak peek at the debauchery ahead in the first look at the film below.
The film follows a 40-year-old executive (Hart) who hopes to save his flailing career by joining a group of twentysomethings on a wild three-day bachelor party, after he’s inadvertently added to their group text.
Itching to learn more about Hart’s raucous escapade? Keep scrolling for all the available details. 
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Familiar faces have assembled for this comedy about miscommunication, including:
Ted Lasso will officially return to the pitch on August 5th. The hit Apple TV soccer series has also unveiled a teaser and first-look image for the highly anticipated Season 4.
Globally, the season will drop on August 5th with new episodes dropping weekly thereafter on Wednesdays.
The teaser shows Ted (Jason Sudeikis) returning to southwest London with a new challenge. Per the synopsis: “Ted returns to Richmond, taking on his biggest challenge yet: coaching a second division women’s football team. Throughout the course of the season, Ted and the team learn to leap before they look, taking chances they never thought they would.”
In the trailer, we see Lasso walking a Richmond alley and bumping into a fan with some pretty backwards views, who says: “Welcome back, Coach. Too bad you’re coaching a bunch of girls… Ya w***er.”
Rumors and buzz around a fourth season began with Deadline’s exclusive report about Warner Bros’ Television’s initial pick-up options on three original cast members. Soon after, it was confirmed that the Sudeikis-co-created series would return.
Star Hannah Waddingham had previously said the team was targeting an August premiere date. She will be returning to Ted Lasso alongside the likes of Brett Goldstein, Juno Temple, Brendan Hunt, and Jeremy Swift. New cast includes Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern, and Grant Feely.
Sudeikis, who created the show with Bill Lawrence, confirmed his return for Season 4 on the New Heights podcast co-hosted by American football players Travis and Jason Kelce. Waddingham portrays AFC Richmond owner Rebecca Walton, whose arc over three seasons took her from vicious enemy to vital friend. Goldstein plays gruff retired footballer and now assistant coach of AFC Richmond Roy Kent. Swift portrays Director of Football Operations and Diamond Dog member Leslie Higgins.
Deadline also broke the news that the series will recast for the role of Ted’s son Henry (previously portrayed by Gus Turner). Now aged 12, Henry, who FaceTimed his dad a lot in Seasons 1-3 of the series, has become a skilled soccer player himself. Grant Feely, known for playing young Luke Skywalker in Disney+ and Lucasfilm’s Obi-Wan Kenobi, will play Henry.
Season 4 is adding Jack Burditt as executive producer under a new overall deal with Apple TV. Sudeikis stars and executive produces alongside Hunt, Joe Kelly, Jane Becker, Jamie Lee and Bill Wrubel. Goldstein serves as writer and executive producer alongside Leann Bowen. Sarah Walker and Phoebe Walsh will serve as writers and producers, and Sasha Garron co-produces. Julia Lindon will write for season four, and Dylan Marron will serve as story editor. Bill Lawrence executive produces via his Doozer Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television, a division of NBCUniversal. Doozer’s Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer also serve as executive producers.
The series was developed by Sudeikis, Lawrence, Kelly, and Hunt, and is based on a preexisting format and characters from NBC Sports.
Source: Deadline
Sony has dropped the first trailer for their Resident Evil film from Weapons and Barbarian helmer Zach Cregger, which was previewed in a room only at CinemaCon earlier this month.
The trailer finds star Austin Abrams trudging through a snowy night and up to a dark, empty house. He had a problem on the road, he says, and wants to use the phone. Calling his girlfriend from inside, he says, “Some things have happened,” he’s in “a seriously f*cked-up situation,” and “we might not get to talk to each other again.”
We later hear the screech of creatures and a view at one large one who resembles Stellan Skarsgård’s Baron Vladimir Harkonnen from Denis Villeneuve’s Dune films, along with shots of bloodied zombies, an overturned vehicle, bodies falling and exploding bloodily in the snowy street, and more.
Abrams’ character is Bryan, a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in a nonstop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos. The film marks the latest big-screen adaptation of Resident Evil, the popular horror video game series from Capcom, which has translated into one of the highest-grossing video game-based movie franchises ever.
In his appearance at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Cregger said the film is “a big, scary ride” he hoped would be “true to the spirit of the games.”
In comparison to his past films, he said, his take on Resident Evil will have “no narrative acrobatics, time jumps or disorienting chapter things.” Rather, viewers will be “locked in with a protagonist on a foot journey through a world hell-bent on destroying them.”
Launched in 1996, the Resident Evil video game franchise centers on the outbreak of a deadly virus tied to the shadowy Umbrella Corporation.
Milla Jovovich led the original six-film series, which launched in 2002 and led to more than $1.2 billion in worldwide box office grosses. More recently, Sony returned to the world of Resident Evil with the Johannes Roberts-helmed 2021 reboot Welcome to Raccoon City.
Coming off of Weapons — a critical and commercial smash for Warner Bros. that earned Amy Madigan an Oscar and grossed over $269M worldwide — Cregger directed the new Resident Evil from a script written with Shay Hatten. Constantin Film produced the pic and co-financed. The cast also includes Zach Cherry, Kali Reis and Paul Walter Hauser. Producers included Robert Kulzer, Cregger, Roy Lee, Miri Yoon, Carter Swan and Asad Qizilbash. Executive producers are Oliver Berben, Victor Hadida, Richard Wright and Robert Bernacchi.
From Columbia Pictures and Constantin Film, in association with TriStar Pictures, Resident Evil hits theaters September 18. Check out the trailer above.
Druski is stepping into one of the biggest roles in Black entertainment as the newly announced host of the BET Awards, bringing his signature humor, viral charisma, and cultural savvy to the network’s flagship event. The move signals BET’s commitment to tapping into the next generation of comedic talent while keeping the show fresh, relevant, and deeply connected to the culture.
The comedian—who built a massive following through sketches, social media characters, and collaborations with top artists—has quickly become a fixture in music and comedy circles. His hosting gig at the BET Awards marks his highest‑profile assignment yet, placing him at the center of a night that celebrates Black excellence in music, film, sports, and entertainment.
BET executives praised Druski’s ability to connect with audiences across platforms, noting that his comedic timing and cultural awareness make him a natural fit for the show’s energetic, unpredictable atmosphere. Fans can expect a mix of sharp monologues, character cameos, and the kind of improvisational humor that has made Druski one of the most recognizable comedic personalities online.
The BET Awards have long been known for spotlighting major cultural moments, surprise performances, and viral highlights. With Druski at the helm, this year’s ceremony is poised to deliver a fresh comedic edge while honoring the artists and creators shaping today’s entertainment landscape.
The show is set to air live from Los Angeles, with additional announcements on performers and nominees expected in the coming weeks.
The official date of the BET Awards and the nominations have yet to be announced.
Dave Chappelle is set to make a major return to Netflix’s comedy stage, signing on for three live shows scheduled for May 2, May 4, and May 8, 2024—during the upcoming Netflix Is a Joke Fest, the streamer’s massive Los Angeles–based comedy festival. The appearances reinforce Chappelle’s status as one of Netflix’s marquee comedy voices and highlight the festival’s growing influence as a global comedy event.
Chappelle’s trio of performances will take place across different venues in Los Angeles, each expected to draw huge crowds. While Netflix has not revealed specific themes for the shows, Chappelle’s festival appearances typically blend new stand‑up material with his signature commentary on culture, politics, and everyday life. The shows will be filmed, with at least one expected to be released as a Netflix special.
The festival, which spans dozens of venues and features hundreds of comedians, has become a major platform for Netflix to showcase both established stars and rising talent. Chappelle’s inclusion signals the streamer’s continued investment in high‑profile stand‑up programming, following his previous specials that consistently ranked among Netflix’s most‑watched comedy releases.
Chappelle’s relationship with Netflix has been one of the most talked‑about in modern comedy, marked by both critical acclaim and public debate. His return for multiple shows underscores the enduring draw of his voice and the streamer’s confidence in his ability to anchor major live events.
Netflix Is a Joke Fest runs throughout Los Angeles and will feature stand‑up, live podcasts, table reads, and special events across the city. Chappelle’s performances are expected to be among the festival’s hottest tickets, continuing his long tradition of commanding the stage with bold, unpredictable, and culturally resonant comedy.
Sinbad is officially stepping back into the spotlight. More than five years after suffering a debilitating stroke, the beloved comedian has made a remarkable return to the stage—an emotional moment that highlights both his resilience and the unwavering support of his fans and family.
The appearance, which drew a standing ovation before he even spoke, marks Sinbad’s first public performance since the stroke left him facing a long and difficult rehabilitation process. His recovery has included relearning how to walk, rebuilding strength, and undergoing extensive therapy. Throughout it all, his family has shared updates that showed both the challenges and the steady progress he was making.
Onstage, Sinbad addressed the journey with the humor and honesty that have defined his career. He spoke about the fight to regain mobility, the moments of doubt, and the determination that kept him pushing forward. His return wasn’t just a performance—it was a testament to perseverance.
Fans and fellow comedians have celebrated the moment across social media, calling his comeback inspiring and long overdue. Sinbad, known for classics like A Different World, Jingle All the Way, and decades of stand‑up, has long been considered one of comedy’s most positive and uplifting voices. Seeing him back in front of an audience felt like a victory shared by everyone who grew up with his work.
While he hasn’t announced a full tour yet, the response to his return makes one thing clear: audiences are ready, and Sinbad’s comeback story is still being written.
One of the most powerful moguls in comedy is about to discover if his skin is as thick as his bank account when the microphones turn against him. A legendary stand-up icon will navigate a barrage of insults during a massive live television event. Kevin Hart has spent decades commanding global stages, but his next appearance on Netflix, The Roast of Kevin Hart, might be his most challenging performance yet. The upcoming roast promises to be a brutal yet hilarious celebration of a career built on self-deprecating humor and relentless energy.
The digital platform is preparing to host a monumental evening of unscripted and savage comedic timing.
According to Netflix Is a Joke Fest, Kevin Hart will be in the hot seat for a live roast on Netflix, serving as the official follow-up to the popular The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady. This event, titled The Roast of Kevin Hart, features the comedian facing a barrage of professional insults. It aims to replicate the massive cultural success of the 2024 special.
The event is scheduled for Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, 3900 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90305. This broadcast serves as the grand finale for the Netflix Is a Joke Fest. Fans can stream the entire event live on Netflix at 5 p.m. PT or 8 p.m. ET.
The prestigious venue will provide a massive stage for this gathering of the finest minds in modern comedy.
Shane Gillis will host the evening, leading a lineup of celebrity roasters that the streamer has yet to fully disclose. The production features a collaboration between Casey Patterson Entertainment and the Roastmaster General, Jeff Ross.
Kevin Hart is the subject of the jokes; he also serves as the executive producer for the special. This dual role ensures the production maintains the high standards associated with his global brand. This team specializes in creating risky yet funny, unedited environments where no topic remains off-limits for the participants.
The festival surrounding the roast featured a diverse array of historic performances and unique comedic collaborations.
Tickets for the physical event at the Kia Forum range in price from approximately $79 to over $545, depending on the seating tier. Prospective attendees can purchase tickets via the official festival website or through major retailers like Ticketmaster and SeatGeek.
Fans can catch live performances at historic locations such as the Hollywood Bowl, The Greek Theatre, and the Intuit Dome. The festival will feature over 350 live events, including stand-up sets and comedy podcasts. Exclusive events include the Night of Too Many Stars telethon to benefit NEXT for Autism, which is hosted by Jon Stewart. Prepare to witness a night of legendary insults and unfiltered laughter by tuning in this Sunday.
By Soma Mitra/ Netflix Junkie
Damon Wayans Sr. is speaking candidly about a serious health crisis that left him shaken and grateful to be alive. The comedian and actor revealed that he recently suffered a medical emergency that he described as “near‑fatal,” explaining that the incident forced him to confront his own vulnerability and make immediate changes to protect his health.
According to Wayans, the scare came without warning and escalated quickly, leaving him in a life‑threatening situation before doctors intervened. He credited medical staff for acting fast and said the experience gave him a new perspective on self‑care, aging, and the importance of listening to his body.
Wayans shared that the ordeal has prompted him to slow down, reassess his schedule, and prioritize his well‑being. He also expressed deep appreciation for the support of his family, who stayed by his side throughout his recovery.
The comedy legend, known for In Living Color, My Wife and Kids, and a long list of stand‑up specials, said the incident has strengthened his commitment to living more intentionally. While he didn’t reveal specific medical details, he emphasized that the scare was a wake‑up call and encouraged others to take their health seriously.
Wayans is now back on his feet and focusing on future projects, but he noted that the experience has changed him—both personally and professionally.