Kendrick Lamar‘s forthcoming feature from South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone will take a bit longer to squabble up into theaters.
The untitled Paramount Pictures comedy is now set for theatrical release on March 20, 2026, after having previously been scheduled for July 4 of this year. The news comes ahead of Paramount’s CinemaCon presentation later this week, after the movie was teased at last year’s event.
Plot details have not yet been revealed for the project that filmed last year with a script from Vernon Chatman. Lamar and Dave Free serve as producers through their company PGLang, while Stone and Parker produce for Park County.
The film’s team have schedules this year that would have made promotion a challenge. Lamar kicks off a co-headlining concert tour with SZA next month, while Stone and Parker have been busy with South Park responsibilities.
At last year’s CinemaCon, Paramount film chief Brian Robbins praised the movie for “one of the funniest and most original scripts we’ve ever read.”
Stone and Parker are known for creating the Comedy Central animated series South Park, which aired its 26th season in 2023 and spawned a 1999 theatrical feature, South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut. The pair are also behind the 2004 movie Team America: World Police and co-wrote the Tony-winning Broadway musical The Book of Mormon.
Lamar continues to be one of the most in-demand music stars following such high-profile moments as leading this year’s Super Bowl halftime show. His accolades include the Pulitzer Prize for Music, an Emmy Award, and 22 Grammys.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
We got a chance to interview comedian, actor, and producer Barry Brewer who gave us some insights on his journey and how he has been able to continue to push on his journey in Hollywood!
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This year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner will go forward without a featured entertainer.
White House Correspondents’ Association president Eugene Daniels told members Saturday that the organization has opted to cancel comedian Amber Ruffin’s scheduled performance at this year’s gala, which is set to be held April 26.
“At this consequential moment for journalism, I want to ensure the focus is not on the politics of division but entirely on awarding our colleagues for their outstanding work and providing scholarship and mentorship to the next generation of journalists,” Daniels wrote in a note to WHCA members.
Members of the White House team have expressed criticism of the decision to pick Ruffin as the performer and suggested that organizations should rethink sponsoring the event. Daniels however said that the decision of the WHCA board was “unanimous,” and that the decision has been in the works for a few weeks as part of a “re-envisioning of our dinner tradition for this year.”
“As the date nears, I will share more details of the plans in place to honor journalistic excellence and a robust, independent media covering the most powerful office in the world,” he wrote.
The WHCA is at odds with the White House over a few issues, including a decision to bar the Associated Press from certain news events and a move to take direct control over the White House press pool.
The WHCA annual dinner serves as the organization’s major fundraising event and a means to give scholarships to deserving students. In the past it has also played host to biting political commentary from guest entertainers, a list that has includes the likes of Bob Hope, Ed Sullivan, Jay Leno, Jon Stewart, Conan O’Brien, Stephen Colbert and others. Colin Jost hosted the 2024 edition.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Paul Rodriguez, a longtime comedian known for movies like “Tortilla Soup” and “Rat Race,” was arrested on Friday for alleged possession of narcotics, according to police.
He was arrested at around 7:30 p.m. when officers conducted a traffic stop of a car near Victory Boulevard and Lamer Street, according to the Burbank Police Department. They say that Rodriguez was a passenger of the car.
“During the investigation, narcotics were located,” said a statement from BPD. “Mr. Rodriguez was arrested and booked at Burbank Police Jail for possession of narcotics.”
He was released with a citation and ordered to appear in court on April 25, police said.
Rodriguez, 70, is best known for his stand-up comedy and acting career. He has starred in a number of comedy movies like “A Million to Juan,” “Born in East L.A.,” and “Beverly Hills Chihuahua.” He is also a part-owner of the Laugh Factory in Hollywood, where he is well-regarded for his charity work that includes serving holiday meals to people in need.
Source: CBS News
In this episode, we discuss the infamous Pat McAfee interview with LeBron James and the repercussions with First Take and Stephen A Smith.
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The sequel series to “A Different World” is moving forward at Netflix, with the streamer giving out one of the only pilot orders in its history for the comedy project.
According to sources, the plan is shoot the pilot at the beginning of the summer to get a better sense of the show’s tone and of the chemistry among the ensemble cast. No cast members have been locked in at the time of this publishing.
An individual with knowledge of the situation says that Netflix does not plan to engage in a traditional pilot season like the broadcast networks, in which shows are competing for a limited number of slots.
Reps for Netflix declined to comment.
Netflix has eschewed a traditional pilot process for most of its history, only announcing their first ever pilot order in 2023. The streamer has instead focused on straight-to-series orders or script-to-series deals for their shows. But Netflix also previously said that it would never have ads on the service only to begin offering an ad-supported tier in November 2022.
Skipping the shooting of a pilot is a big financial gamble. While a show may sound good on paper, a myriad of factors can lead to the idea not transferring well enough to the screen to justify a full series order. And with Hollywood increasingly focusing on the bottom line in the wake of the Peak TV era of excess, committing to shooting an entire season off the bat across the board could look less and less appealing.
Even if Netflix is willing to engage in a shooting pilots to a limited degree, it could have widespread repercussions throughout the industry. After all, the broadcast networks and other outlets have largely been influenced by Netflix’s willingness to pick up shows directly. Whereas dozens of pilots would be duking it out for the broadcast networks in years past, not even 10 pilots are currently in the works across the Big Four.
The followup to “A Different World” was first reported to be in development in August 2024. As reported at that time, the new series would return to Hillman College, a fictional historically Black university, and follow the daughter of original series characters Whitley and Dwayne.
Felicia Pride serves as writer, executive producer, and showrunner on the project. Debbie Allen, Mandy Summers, Tom Werner, Gina Prince-Bythewood and Reggie Bythewood also serve as executive producers. Werner produced the original show via The Carsey-Werner Company, while Allen also produced and directed the bulk of the original’s 144 episodes. Sources say she would also direct the new pilot.
“A Different World” began as a spinoff of “The Cosby Show” and followed Denise Huxtable (Lisa Bonet) as she attends Hillman. But after Bonet departed the series following its first season, the focus shifted to characters played by Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Dawnn Lewis, Glynn Turman, Cory Tyler, Lou Myers, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer, and Charnele Brown.
Sources; Variety
Boston, MA | Washington, DC | Roxbury, MA – Prostate cancer survivor, recovering addict, and stand-up comedian Corey Manning is taking his ONE SMILE LLC mission nationwide, using comedy to raise funds for cancer support, addiction recovery, and mental health awareness. Manning, known for his Dry Bar Comedy special, Amazon Prime appearances, and headlining at The Apollo, is bringing his signature mix of humor and advocacy to three major fundraising events.
EVENT DETAILS:
📍 Boston: Laugh Boston – Cancer Support Community Fundraiser
📅 April 13, 2025 | ⏰ 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Washington, DC: The Comedy Loft – Cancer Support Fundraiser
📅 April 30, 2025 | ⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Roxbury, MA: Hibernian Hall – ‘Bury Funny’ Stand-Up Comedy Fundraiser
📅 May 9, 2025 | ⏰ 8:00 PM
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These fundraisers will feature nationally recognized comedians alongside Manning, ensuring a hilarious, high-energy night while supporting nonprofits like Cancer Support Community and Roxbury Main Streets. Manning’s deeply personal story—from cancer survivor to comedic advocate for health and wellness—makes each event an evening of laughter, healing, and impact.
“Comedy isn’t just entertainment—it’s a lifeline. I’ve faced cancer, addiction, and loss, and I use my experiences to show people that even in the darkest moments, there’s a reason to smile,” said Manning.
About Corey Manning & ONE SMILE LLC
Corey Manning is a comedian, keynote speaker, and nonprofit leader with a passion for using humor to educate, empower, and inspire. Through ONE SMILE LLC, he has helped nonprofits raise thousands of dollars while advocating for substance misuse prevention, mental health, and cancer awareness.
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Comedian Roy Wood Jr. has been tapped to host the 85th annual Peabody Awards, which takes place June 1 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. This reps Wood’s first time as Peabody host, and the second consecutive year the awards ceremony has taken place in Southern California.
News comes follows Wood’s recent stint as host of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Wood is probably best known as a long-time correspondent on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show”; he currently is host of CNN’s comedy talker “Have I Got News for You.”
“No higher honor than to be in the room as we celebrate some of our generation’s best
storytellers and reIlect upon the ways in which we can all contribute to bettering the times we
are in,” Wood said in a statement. “I am also there because there is a free dinner. At least I’m assuming there is dinner. There better be some damn food, that’s all I know.”
After several attempts — delayed by the COVID pandemic, and then by the Hollywood strikes — the Peabodys finally made their move to the west coast in 2024. Peabody, which is based at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia, honors programming in the categories of entertainment, documentary, news, podcast/radio, arts, children’s and youth, immersive and interactive media, and public service programming.
Nominees for this year’s awards will be announced on April 15 and April 17, while winners will be revealed on May 1. Bob Bain Prods. will produce the 2025 ceremony.
Last year’s winners included “The Bear,” “Bluey,” “Reservation Dogs,” “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” “The Last of Us” and “Jury Duty.” Past Peabody Award winners include “Hill Street Blues,” “Murphy Brown,” “The Wire,” “Veep,” The Sopranos,” “Breaking Bad,” “The Office,” “Succession,” “Roots,” “Dopesick,” “Cosmos” and “Nova.”
Source: Variety