The special guests are out in full force at Coachella this weekend! From Kygo x Jamie Foxx performing “Sexual Healing,” to the “Walmart Yodeling Kid” debut, Alison Wonderland bringing out Trippie Redd, and more, the festival was full of celebrities and people you had no idea you’d be seeing.
On Saturday, Party Favor took over the Sahara for a set that was packed out far past the borders of the stage, and for good reason. Throughout his set, Party Favor kept the hits coming, including some powerful special guests. Jamie Foxx made his second appearance at the festival, having come out the night before for Kygo. Party Favor was also joined by Tyga, as well as Rich The Kid to perform their collaboration “Whole Lotta Money.”
Stay tuned as this story develops and pics coming soon!
Kevin Hart is headed to CBS.
The comedian and actor will host the network’s obstacle course competition series TKO: Total Knock Out.
The 10-episode series is described as an obstacle course series where one player is pitted against competitors trying to thwart their attempts, with the network dubbing it “physical and funny.”
“This show is perfectly aligned with my global brand,” Hart said of his first-time hosting assignment. “The minute Mark Burnett pitched me, I got it and we decided to work together. This show has the potential to make me look tall.”
Hart had a big 2017, with the release of his memoir, I Can’t Make This Up, and his starring role in the Jumanji reboot. His credits include The Secret Life of Pets, Central Intelligence, the Ride Along franchise and stand-up comedy series Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City. He also exec produces BET’s Real Husbands of Hollywood.
TKO: Total Knock Out hails from MGM Television and Hart’s HartBeat Productions banner with Hart on board to also exec produce alongside Burnett and Barry Poznik.
TKO will premiere in the summer. A specific date has yet to be determined.
Hart is repped by UTA, 3 Arts and Schreck Rose.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
BET Networks has announced a new business competition series and its premiere date.
The 12-episode, one-hour series is set in Atlanta and features “16 business minded men and women vying for an opportunity of a lifetime.”
Tip “T.I.” Harris is the creator and executive producer of the show, which centers around the hopeful hustlers as they compete for a coveted position with a six-figure salary within his multimillion-dollar Grand Hustle business empire.
“The candidates are determined to prove they have what it takes to out-hustle the rest. They serve up big deals and even bigger doses of drama each week as they fight for their seat at the table. Ultimately, only one will be crowned the Grand Hustler,” said BET in a statement.
The series kicks off Thursday, July 19 at 10:00 p.m.
“The Grand Hustle Empire is always expanding so therefore we needed to add a very talented, highly skilled executive to our team. It doesn’t matter if you got your hustle at Harvard or the hood, The Grand Hustle is about how you handle business and what you can do for the brand so I wanted to create a show that offers an equal playing field,” said T.I.
“Tip is one of the smartest most impressive businessmen I have ever met. His business acumen is second to none, and his entrepreneurial spirit is unmatched. I’m excited for the world to get a window into how Tip thinks and operates,” said exec producer Brian Sher.
Along with Tip and Sher, the show is executive produced by Christian Sarabia (EP) and Johnny Petillo (EP/Showrunner) and produced by 51 Minds Entertainment.
Source: Shadow & Act
Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart’s film, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is now the biggest title in Sony history (not adjusted for inflation).
As of Tuesday it’s domestic box office stands at $403.71 and it passes 2002’s Spider-Man, which is at $403.70. The movie, a spin on the 1995 film starring Robin Williams, ruled the box office for four weeks, three of which were consecutive.
The film recently came out on DVD, and has basically wrapped its theatrical run.
It has earned $950.8 million globally.
“Given the length of Columbia Pictures’ esteemed history, this is a cool milestone. It gives us a grand target to shoot for with the next one,” said Tom Rothman, Sony Motion Picture Group chairman.
Source: Shadow And Act
Comedy star Tracy Morgan has joined the ranks of entertainers honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The former “Saturday Night Live” cast member and star of the hit television show “30 Rock” was honored Tuesday in a ceremony that took place next to the W Hollywood hotel on Hollywood Boulevard.
“When I as a poor kid growing up in the projects in Brooklyn I never dreamed of having a star on the Walk of Fame, but now I’m here, I have to tell you I feel pretty comfortable,” Morgan said to laughter from the crowd.
Fellow comedians Martin Lawrence and Jordan Peele, the co-creator of Morgan’s latest show “The Last O.G.,” were on hand to unveil the star.
During the ceremony, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce also proclaimed Tuesday as “Tracy Morgan Day” in Hollywood.
Morgan spent seven years on “SNL,” from 1996-2003 and then starred in his own television show “The Tracy Morgan Show” for one season.
Morgan began appearing on television in Lawrence’s show “Martin” in 1994.
ABFF Ventures announced today their selection of finalists who will compete at the 6th annual Comedy Wings Competition, presented by HBO, during the American Black Film Festival in Miami June 13-17.
Last night, nine comedians competed for a finalist position at The HaHa Comedy Club in North Hollywood, hosted by comedian Alex Thomas. Each finalist will receive an all-expense paid trip to Miami, with the opportunity to win a $5,000 cash prize and attend an informational meeting with HBO talent executives.
They were judged by accomplished artists and industry executives, including “Def Comedy Jam” producer Bob Sumner; television executive and producer Rikki Hughes; comedian and actor Affion Crockett; CAA Executive Jelani Johnson; Original Programming Manager at TBS Networks Olivia Morris; Producer Mark Adkins; Television Personality and Contributor at TMZ Loren Lorosa; ABFF Ventures CEO Jeff Friday and Director of U.S. Syndication Sales at Sony Pictures Television, Monique Kelley.
The Comedy Wings Competition is one of several platforms innovated by the ABFF that is designed to uncover talent and introduce them to a broader audience. ABFF has always participated in the cultivation of Black talent and has provided a stage over the years for dynamic performers such as Kevin Hart, Cedric the Entertainer, Craig Robinson, Tommy Davidson and Bill Bellamy.
“Comedy Wings is an extension of ABFF’s 22-year relationship with HBO, which also includes the HBO Short Film competition. Both of these platforms were created with the intent of introducing emerging talent to the entertainment industry at large,” says ABFF Ventures CEO, Jeff Friday.
“Since its inception, The Comedy Wings competition has been one of the highlights of the ABFF,” said Dennis Williams, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Corporate Social Responsibility, HBO. “No examination of Black creativity would be complete without including the comedic tradition and the long legacy of humorists, who have provided insightful laughter and levity when people have needed it the most. HBO has long recognized, nurtured and tended to many of those comedic voices so we are eager to laugh with the talented performers we are sure to see on stage this year at the ABFF!”
This year’s five finalists are emerging comics from across the United States, with diverse styles and sensibilities.
See our complete list below:
Leighann Lord
Recently named one of the 35 Most Hilarious Comedians of Diversity, Leighann has been seen on Lifetime, AspireTV, Comedy Central, HBO’s Def Comedy All-Star Jam and ABC’s, The View. She’s performed for U. S. troops stationed in Europe, the South Pacific, and the Middle East. Leighann’s comedy album, I’ve Got Connections, is played heavily on Sirius satellite radio and she has been a radio/TV co-host on the Emmy-nominated Star Talk with Neil de Grasse Tyson. Leighann, a native New Yorker, is the author of several humor books including Dict Jokes and Real Women Do It Standing Up.
T. Murph
T. Murph is an Internationally known comedian who has been featured on nationally syndicated shows Chicago Fire, Key & Peele, the 2014 Reboot of BET’s ComicView, and Get Shorty on Epix. In 2017, Murph was a 2nd City Breakout Comic, STANDUp NBC finalist and has headlined shows in Dubai, Punta Cana, and Jamaica! T. Murph has built an undeniable following across the country touring hundreds of colleges and performing for thousands of students. When he’s not on tour you can catch him hosting his monthly Show “FADED by T Murph” in Chicago!
Rita Brent
Rita Brent is an up-and-coming Comedienne based in Jackson, Mississippi. In 2013, Rita made a sharp career turn and responded to, what she believes was the voice of God, urging her to do stand-up comedy. Since then, she has been fully committed to the craft and finding a place for her voice in the industry. In 2016, she was the opening act for the late and legendary, Dick Gregory. She also met Rickey Smiley in 2016 and he took her under his wings as a mentee and tours with him often as an opening act on the “Rickey Smiley and Friends Tour.”
Blaq Ron
NBC “Stand Up For Diversity” regional finalist and Dallas, TX native Ron Dailey, more commonly known as “Blaq Ron,” is rapidly burning up the underground comedy scene at a gasoline infused pace! Regaled as one of Texas’ hottest young comedians, the “Malcolm X of Comedy” has certainly hit the ground running. His observational humor quickly gained the attention of the local club promoters and comedy competition judges, which propelled him to feature and tour with comedians Dick Gregory, Robert Powell, Lil Rel Howery, Arlen “Griff” Griffin, Rob Stapleton, Rodney Perry, Joe Torry, Shuckey Duckey, and dozens more.
Kris Atkins
With his quick-witted style of deadpan along with his southern vernacular and twang to match; comedian/writer/actor Kris Atkins often leaves audiences doubled over gasping for air. Kris is the epitome of the old saying “big things come in small packages”. He is considered an observational comedian with experience performing for churches, schools, corporations, arenas, and comedy clubs (Improv, Jokes n Notes, Comedy Store, Caroline’s, Gotham, etc.) all around the nation.
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According to our sources, there is a lot of talk over at BET for the Eddie Muphy film Boomerang to come to television as a new sitcom!
Our sources are telling us- even though its hard to confirm just yet-that BET is trying to convert Boomerang into a revamped sitcom, along the lines of the infamous film following Eddie Murphy’s playboy character Marcus, and Halle Berry’s character, Angela.
Boomerang, directed by Reggie Hudlin, is about a cocky ad executive, Marcus (Murphy) who has a reputation as a ladies’ man. However, Marcus gets a taste of his own medicine when a merger finds him working under the beautiful Jacqueline (Robin Givens), who has a similarly cavalier attitude about romance. Marcus and Jacqueline become involved, but he is put off by her noncommittal approach to their relationship. Meanwhile, Marcus also begins to develop feelings for the pretty Angela (Halle Berry), who is more thoughtful than Jacqueline.
Dramady Moon Productions and R5Photography present comedian Tony T Roberts in a comedy sketch titled STOMACH IS THE NEW TITTY.
The comedy sketch is produced by Terrel Cotton. WATCH and SHARE!