This is Braxton’s next project at Lifetime after her biopic, Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart, brought record ratings to the network.
Source: Shadow & Act
According to sources, we have discovered that comedian and actor Jamie Foxx is about to go back on a long awaited comedy tour!
We also hear that unlike Jamie’s last couple of tour that was mostly comprised of just comedy, we here that he is about to blend the stand up from his act with a lot of music from his previous releases. We also hear that Foxx is planning on keeping the tour small and will hit lots of the comedy clubs around the country.
As of this writing, the tour sceduled dates are being planned out to kick off sometime this fall.
Foxx will be joined by comedian Speedy Caldwell, and several others on tour.
More on this story as it develops!
This week, legendary comedian Dave Chappelle returns to New York City’s historic Radio City Music Hall, as he kicks off his LIVE FROM RADIO CITY Residency. It’s been a banner year for Dave Chappelle—The Residency comes hot on the heels of two critically-acclaimed Netflix specials, a record-setting sell out at Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay Casino, and an unforgettable performance at Denver’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre. This August’s Residency marks Chappelle’s 30th anniversary in the world of stand-up comedy, which he’ll be celebrating to the tune of sixteen stand-up shows.
During his Residency, Chappelle will combine his love of comedy with his appreciation of hip-hop as he shares the bill with some of today’s best comedians and musicians. Special guest artists throughout the run include The Roots, Lil Wayne, Ice Cube, Common, Vince Staples, Big Boi Chris Rock, Jeff Ross, Arsenio Hall, Erykah Badu, Leslie Jones, Michael Che, Colin Jost, Chance The Rapper, Trevor Noah, Childish Gambino, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Solange, yasiin bey, Talib Kweli, Ali Wong, John Mayer, and Lil Jon. Some additional surprises are to be expected. See below for a full list of dates and confirmed guests.
Tickets for the newly-announced shows with Solange and Leslie Jones, Michael Che, Colin Jost, and Special Guests go on sale today at 5pm EST. All other shows are on sale now.
DATES & LINEUP
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August 1 |
Dave Chappelle & The Roots feat. Special Guest Lil Wayne |
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August 2 |
Dave Chappelle & The Roots feat. Special Guests Ice Cube, Common, Vince Staples |
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August 3 |
Dave Chappelle & The Roots feat. Special Guest Big Boi |
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August 4 |
Dave Chappelle & The Roots |
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August 5 |
Dave Chappelle & Chris Rock feat. Special Guest Jeff Ross |
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August 6 |
Dave Chappelle & Chris Rock feat. Special Guest Arsenio Hall |
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August 9 |
Dave Chappelle & Erykah Badu |
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August 12 |
Dave Chappelle Live feat. Leslie Jones, Michael Che, Colin Jost, and Special Guests* |
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August 15 |
Dave Chappelle & Very Special Guest |
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August 17 |
Dave Chappelle & Chance The Rapper |
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August 18 |
Dave Chappelle & Trevor Noah |
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August 19 |
Dave Chappelle & Childish Gambino |
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August 20 |
Dave Chappelle & Ms. Lauryn Hill |
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August 22 |
Dave Chappelle & Solange* |
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August 23 |
Dave Chappelle & yasiin bey feat. Special Guest Talib Kweli |
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August 24 |
Dave Chappelle Live feat. Ali Wong and Very Special Guest John Mayer, With DJ Set by Lil Jon |
Source: Radiofacts
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Spin classes, potato-sack races, and brain games were the order of the day at today’s Rally® HealthFest hosted by actor and comedian Kevin Hart and digital health company Rally Health℠. More than 12,000 New Yorkers came out to celebrate healthy living at the free festival in Nelson A. Rockefeller Park in lower Manhattan’s Battery Park City.
People of all ages were joined by Hart as they participated in fun, family-friendly activities ranging from group exercise classes led by Kevin’s personal trainer, Ron “Boss” Everline, to races on Hippity Hop balls in the Kids Zone. On hand to help host the event and offer people encouragement to move more and eat healthier was New York’s own Robin Arzon, author of Shut Up and Run: How to Get Up, Lace Up, and Sweat. Rally’s partner leading the fitness activities was NYC nonprofit Asphalt Green.
“I loved engaging with the people at today’s Rally HealthFest and showing them that they don’t have to go to extreme measures to improve their health and fitness. Everything we did today was fun and easy to do, and just about everything we did had a health or fitness benefit. I hope that people left feeling inspired and motivated to take the first or the next step in a healthy direction,” said Hart.
The event today was Rally Health’s second HealthFest in New York City and fifth event overall across the United States. In 2015, the company named Hart its first Health Ambassador and has since collaborated to host Rally HealthFests and produce health-focused videos starring Hart. To learn more about the Rally HealthFest or Rally Health’s partnership with Kevin Hart, visit https://www.rallyhealth.com/kevin-hart/, and follow the conversation on Twitter and Facebook.
NEW YORK, July, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — SiriusXM announced today that comedian and actor Godfrey will host a daily show exclusively on Urban View, SiriusXM’s destination for diverse urban programming. Broadcasting live from New York City, The Power Hour will launch Monday, July 31.
The Power Hour will broadcast daily, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET, on SiriusXM’s Urban View channel 126 and will be available On Demand and through the SiriusXM app. The call-in show will feature dynamic, and often provocative conversations, on politics, pop culture, and social issues in Godfrey’s relaxed, comedic style. Godfrey will tackle the issues of the day – from race to rap and everything in between – and feature interviews with authors, rappers, politicians and more.
“I can’t wait to get behind the mic and have honest, open conversations with SiriusXM listeners and guests about what’s really on our minds,” said Godfrey. “I’m not interested in being politically correct; I’m interested in moving towards a place where we can be real and have transparent discussions that entertain and move us all forward.”
“Godfrey is a true, indefatigable talent and we are thrilled to announce the launch of The Power Hour on Urban View,” said Karen Hunter, Urban View host and Programming Consultant, SiriusXM. “Godfrey’s humor and ability to approach the difficult issues most people shy away from with ease is sure to make The Power Hour a listener favorite.”
A staple on the comedy circuit, Godfrey has been a headliner at comedy clubs in America and around the world. He has also appeared in television ads and over 15 television shows, specials for Comedy Central and Showtime, and has been featured in films including Original Gangstas, Zoolander, Soul Plane, and Johnson Family Vacation.
Born to Nigerian parents, Godfrey was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, but grew up in Chicago and attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he majored in Psychology, played football, and discovered his love for comedy. After graduation, Godfrey decided to pursue a career in standup comedy getting his start at Bernie Mac’s club, The Cotton Club. Godfrey is an actively touring comedian with multiple projects in the works.
SiriusXM’s Urban View is the radio home of diverse urban programming reflecting the complexity of the African American community.
SiriusXM recently announced that its 200+ channels – including SiriusXM Urban View – are now also available for streaming to SiriusXM subscribers nationwide with Amazon Alexa. Go to www.SiriusXM.com/AmazonAlexa to learn more.
Lifetime has ordered an original movie starring and executive produced by Toni Braxton, on a real life story about an attempted school shooting in Georgia.
It is based on the book, Prepared for a Purpose: An Inspiring True Story of Faith, Courage and Compassion in Crisis by Antoinette Tuff and Alex Tresniowski.
Braxton will be Antoinette Tuff, the Georgia mom from Georgia who “heroically averted a tragedy, saving hundreds of lives when she convinced a deranged gunman who stormed a Decatur, GA, elementary school in 2013 to surrender.”
Tuff, the school’s bookkeeper, was in the front office when the gunman, Michael Hill, who had a history of mental illness came in, armed with an AK-47, firing hundreds of rounds of ammunition. Antoinette using her own life struggles, was able to connect with Hill and convince him to surrender.
YaYa DaCosta will portray Kendra McCray, the 911 operator.
NEW YORK, July, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — BLACK ENTERPRISE will host its inaugural Black Men XCEL Summit Wednesday, Aug. 30 through Sunday, Sept. 3, at the PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. This bold, festive, and exciting event was developed to celebrate the many contributions and achievements of today’s black men.
The crown jewel of Black Men XCEL, The XCEL Awards: An Extraordinary Celebration of Excellence and Leadership, will recognize iconic black men in every field of endeavor—from corporate America, to the entertainment industry, science and technology, athletics and sports, the education sector, and beyond. The XCEL Awards Dinner will kick off several days of inspiration, activities, and fun, including golf, tennis, luxurious spa amenities, live music and comedy, post-event parties, and more, to create the ultimate end-of-summer getaway experience.
Honorees to be recognized at the 2017 Black Men XCEL Awards Dinner, hosted by AT&T, include the following outstanding achievers:
U.S. Rep. John Lewis (Earl G. Graves Award) – Often called “One of the most courageous persons the civil rights movement ever produced,” Congressman John Lewis (D-Ga.) has dedicated his life to protecting human rights, securing civil liberties, and building what he calls “The Beloved Community” in America. The youngest of the “Big Six” leaders of the civil rights movement at the age of 23, he was an architect of and a keynote speaker at the historic March on Washington. Lewis will receive the inaugural Earl G. Graves Award, named for BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine Founder and Publisher Earl G. Graves Sr.
Robert Townsend – He started out as an extra in movies and has since become a heralded actor, comedian, writer, director, producer, and cable network programming CEO. Without formal film education or outside funding, Townsend co-wrote, directed, produced, and starred in his first film, Hollywood Shuffle.
Lonnie G. Bunch III – Historian, author, curator and educator, Lonnie G. Bunch III is the founding director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. As a public historian, a scholar who brings history to the people, Bunch has spent nearly 30 years in the museum field where he is regarded as one of the nation’s leading figures in the historical and museum community.
John W. Rogers Jr. – Ariel Investments Founder and CEO John Roger’s passion for investing began at age 12, when his father began buying him stocks as Christmas and birthday gifts. In 1983, Rogers founded Ariel Investments which has grown to become the largest minority-run mutual funds firm in the U.S., ranked No. 1 on BLACK ENTERPRISE’s list of the largest black-owned asset managers.
“We are thrilled to have this opportunity to pay well-deserved honor to men who are gifts to the world,” says BLACK ENTERPRISE President and CEO Earl “Butch” Graves Jr. “Their examples are proper tribute and powerful motivation to the XCEL Award honorees to come.”
In addition to the XCEL Awards, Black Men XCEL will also recognize those featured as men of distinction by the BE Modern Man digital campaign launched by BlackEnterprise.com in 2015. In addition to celebrating all of the BE Modern Men in attendance, the first ever BE Modern Man of the Year Award will be presented to Shawn Dove, CEO of the Campaign for Black Male Achievement and a member of the 2016 cohort of 100 BE Modern Men of Distinction.
Black Men XCEL will host more than 700 men and women attendees who will engage in development sessions and activities designed to train, equip, and encourage leadership. Topics will include How to Be a Mogul: Building Your Empire; Leading and Succeeding in Corporate America; Replicating Success: How to Scale Models for Mentorship, and more. Confirmed speakers include former CEO of REVOLT and founder and CEO of The Shadow League Keith Clinkscales; actor, writer, and producer Chris Spencer; Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Ed Gordon; actor Lamman Rucker; life coach, author, and TV lifestyle personality Dee Marshall, and many more.
To register for the Black Men XCEL Summit or for more information, visit www.blackenterprise.com/bmx. You can also search #BMXCEL for additional updates and information about the Summit on social media.
The 2017 Black Men XCEL Summit is hosted by FedEx, with title sponsors AT&T, Genesis, and Prudential. Corporate sponsors include Carnival, Dell, Discover Palm Beaches, Georgia Pacific, Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Walmart.
Russell Simmons returns to HBO later this year for the all-new stand-up series ALL DEF COMEDY, kicking off its six-show season in December. The show continues the longstanding relationship between the network and Simmons, who launched the careers of a host of today’s comedy superstars in the ‘90s with the original HBO series “Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam.”
The show will also be available on HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand and affiliate portals.
To be taped before a live audience Oct. 10 and 11 at the Avalon Theatre in Los Angeles, the series will be hosted by Tony Rock (“All of Us,” “The Tony Rock Project,” “Apollo Live”), and feature stand-up performances in a variety of styles, spotlighting up-and-coming comics discovered at All Def Digital’s live weekly comedy showcase and special, and its online video platform to discover the best emerging comics, as well as “Def Comedy” veterans.
“I have witnessed firsthand how the most cutting-edge, seemingly alternative comics become the driving forces in mainstream comedy,” says Simmons. “I’m thankful to HBO for allowing me to give these new voices access to mainstream audiences everywhere.”
Known for highlighting African-American comedians and launching the careers of such comedy legends as Bernie Mac, Dave Chappelle, Chris Tucker, Martin Lawrence, Steve Harvey, Kevin Hart, Cedric the Entertainer, Katt Williams, J.B. Smoove, Bill Bellamy and many more, “Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam” aired on HBO from 1992 to 1997 and returned in 2006, followed last year by the special “All Def Comedy.”
ALL DEF COMEDY will be executive produced by Russell Simmons and Stan Lathan, along with Chris Conti and Jeru Tillman; directed by Stan Lathan.
ABC is developing a comedy series about a former Bollywood star executive produced by Priyanka Chopra, Variety has learned exclusively.
The currently untitled single-camera series would follow a former Bollywood star who settles down in the suburbs of America with her bi-cultural family and tries to bring her colorful lifestyle to an otherwise dull town. The series is based on the real life of Madhuri Dixit, who will also executive produce.
Sri Rao, a Bollywood writer and a writer for shows like “General Hospital: Night Shift,” will pen the pilot and executive produce, as will Dixit’s husband, Sriram Nene. Mark Gordon and Nick Pepper will executive produce through the Mark Gordon Company, which currently produces “Ray Donovan,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and “Quantico,” among many other shows. ABC Studios will produce.
Chopra, herself a Bollywood star, currently stars on “Quantico,” which is going into its third season. She is repped by WME and Trinity Ventures. Rao is repped by Kleinberg Lange Cuddy & Carlo.
This fall, ABC is set to debut the medical drama “The Good Doctor” starring Freddie Highmore, Marvel series “Inhumans” with Anson Mount and Iwan Rheon, the Kyra Segdwick-led drama “Ten Days in the Valley,” comedy series “The Mayor” from executive producer and “Hamitlon” breakout Daveed Diggs, and “Kevin (Probably) Saves the World,” formerly “The Gospel of Kevin.”
ABC’s other new series orders — “Alex Inc.,” “The Crossing,” “Deception,” “For the People,” and “Splitting Up Together” — will debut at midseason.
Source: Variety
As previously reported, The Urban Movie Channel announced it’s first original series pick-up for the summer, and it’s from daytime television veteran, Victoria Rowell, as she is the creator of The Rich and the Ruthless, which debuts today.
The new comedy also stars Richard Brooks, Dawnn Lewis, Robert Ri’chard, Chrystale Wilson, Caryn Ward Ross and many more.
In what Rowell has called her “passion project,” the show which will use a “soap-within-a-soap” format and chronicle the real-life drama of the actors and crew of the first black-run daytime drama in the soap opera industry.
The show’s description reads, “When greedy studio executives inform self-made business man and showrunner Augustus Barringer (Richard Brooks) that “The Rich and the Ruthless” is getting booted off the sound stages for another talk show after twenty years, Augustus is ready to fight back by any means necessary to stay on the air – even if that means filming out of his sleek Hollywood mansion or moving the company to Jamaica! Meanwhile his unpredictable wife, Kitty Barringer (Victoria Rowell), is not happy about any of it. After recently returning home from her latest stint in rehab, she decides it’s time to claw her way back up the cliff and make her soap diva comeback to her role on the show as Blue Sylla, much to her husband’s chagrin.”
Rowell notoriously played fan-favorite, diva Drucilla “Dru” Winters on The Young and the Restless, who is arguably one of the most prominent and notable black characters in the history of daytime. After criticizing the soap for not having enough black talent on-camera and behind the scenes, she left in 2007.
The six-episode scripted comedy premieres today.
To watch the series CLICK HERE- https://umc.tv/film/rich-ruthless/ AND Join in a LIVE Twitter chat with the cast TODAY! Details below!
Watch the trailer below!
