The first trailer for Stop! That! Train! has arrived, and it’s every bit as outrageous as fans hoped. RuPaul stars as the fabulously over‑the‑top President Gagwell, anchoring an action‑comedy packed with camp, chaos, and a lineup of Drag Race icons who bring the glamour even at full speed.
The film follows a high‑stakes (and highly ridiculous) mission to stop a runaway train before it wreaks havoc. The trailer teases explosive set pieces, slapstick mayhem, and a parade of drag‑infused heroics. RuPaul’s Gagwell commands the screen with presidential absurdity, delivering one‑liners with the confidence of someone who knows the world is watching — and living for it.
Several fan‑favorite queens make appearances, each leaning into the film’s heightened, comic‑book energy. Their cameos add layers of camp, fashion, and pure spectacle, turning the train into a runway on rails.
Stop! That! Train! blends action‑movie tropes with drag‑theater flair, creating a tone that’s equal parts parody and celebration. The trailer promises a film that doesn’t take itself seriously for a second — and that’s exactly the point.
With its mix of drag royalty, absurdist humor, and high‑octane antics, the film is shaping up to be a standout comedy event. More details on the release date and full cast are expected soon.
Netflix has officially revealed the lineup for Kevin Hart’s new comedy competition series, Funny AF, along with a high‑energy trailer showcasing the rising comics set to battle for the top spot. The series marks Hart’s latest collaboration with the streamer as he continues expanding his footprint in unscripted entertainment.
The newly announced contestants represent a mix of stand‑up veterans, viral sensations, and fresh faces from comedy clubs across the country. Each will compete in a series of challenges designed to test their timing, originality, and ability to win over both the judges and the audience.
The trailer teases rapid‑fire sets, behind‑the‑scenes tension, and Hart offering both mentorship and his signature tough‑love humor.
Funny AF blends traditional stand‑up with reality‑competition elements. Contestants face themed challenges, perform in front of live crowds, and receive feedback from Hart and a rotating panel of guest judges. Only one comic will walk away with the title — and a career‑boosting prize package.
The series continues Hart’s growing partnership with Netflix, which already includes stand‑up specials, films, and his Hartbeat‑produced projects. With Funny AF, he shifts the spotlight to the next generation of comedians, positioning the show as both a competition and a talent incubator.
The trailer confirms that Funny AF will debut later this year, with episodes dropping weekly. Netflix is positioning the show as a major comedy event, aiming to tap into the same audience that has embraced Hart’s previous projects.
Check out the trailer above and list of contestants below.
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The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) has announced its star‑studded 2026 lineup, spotlighting a powerful mix of established icons and rising talent. This year’s festival will feature appearances and premieres from Jamie Foxx, Marsai Martin, Courtney B. Vance, Jesse Williams, and Coco Jones, underscoring ABFF’s continued commitment to elevating Black voices across film, television, and digital storytelling.
The 2026 program showcases a dynamic blend of genres and perspectives, with Foxx leading several marquee conversations and screenings. Martin, one of Hollywood’s youngest multi‑hyphenates, returns to ABFF with new projects that highlight her expanding creative footprint. Vance and Williams will headline panels focused on acting craft and industry evolution, while Jones brings her growing influence in both music and film to the festival stage.
Alongside its celebrity‑driven events, ABFF continues to champion emerging filmmakers. The 2026 lineup includes a robust selection of narrative features, documentaries, shorts, and episodic projects from creators across the African diaspora. The festival remains a crucial launchpad for new talent, with many past participants going on to secure major studio deals and awards recognition.
This year’s festival will also include masterclasses, industry roundtables, and exclusive conversations with leading creatives. Attendees can expect discussions on storytelling, representation, and the evolving landscape of Black cinema and television. Special musical and cultural events featuring Jones and other artists round out the weeklong celebration.
Now in its third decade, ABFF continues to expand its reach as one of the most important showcases for Black talent in the entertainment industry. The 2026 edition reinforces the festival’s role as both a cultural celebration and a professional incubator for the next generation of storytellers.
CBS is making a dramatic shift in its late‑night strategy, handing over the entire post‑local‑news block to media mogul Byron Allen once The Late Show with Stephen Colbert signs off in May. The network has finalized a time‑buy agreement that allows Allen to lease both the 11:35 p.m. and 12:37 a.m. hours through the 2026–2027 season, marking the end of CBS‑produced late‑night programming for the first time in more than three decades.
Colbert’s final episode airs May 21st, closing a franchise that began in 1993 with David Letterman’s arrival at CBS. The very next night, Allen steps in with a two‑hour comedy block built around his long‑running series Comics Unleashed and the comedy game show Funny You Should Ask. Back‑to‑back episodes of Comics Unleashed will occupy the 11:35 p.m. slot, followed by Funny You Should Ask at 12:37 a.m.
CBS executives have framed the move as a financial decision. Producing a traditional late‑night talk show has become increasingly expensive, and leasing the time to Allen allows the network to profit regardless of ratings, since Allen Media Group pays for the airtime and sells its own advertising. Even though CBS expects ratings to dip without The Late Show, the time‑buy model offsets those losses.
Allen has been steadily building toward this moment. He previously leased the 12:37 a.m. slot during gaps in CBS’s schedule—first after The Late Late Show with James Corden ended in 2023, and again after After Midnight wrapped in 2025. His company has produced Comics Unleashed for two decades, recently reviving it with new episodes for CBS. Allen has openly described securing the 11:35 p.m. hour as a goal he has pursued for 50 years.
Both Comics Unleashed and Funny You Should Ask are designed as evergreen, low‑cost comedy formats featuring rotating comedians and minimal topical content. CBS considers the shows’ national network programming, meaning affiliates are expected to carry them despite the shift away from in‑house production.
The agreement currently covers just one season. CBS has left the door open to returning to original late‑night programming in the future—if a financially viable format emerges. For now, the network is betting on Allen’s proven ability to deliver consistent, advertiser‑friendly comedy at a fraction of the cost of a traditional talk show.
A major biopic about comedy legend Redd Foxx is officially moving forward. Veteran filmmaker Bill Duke has signed on to direct Seeing Redd, the first estate‑approved feature film chronicling the life of the groundbreaking entertainer. The project is being produced by T.I. and Roger Bobb, bringing together a team deeply rooted in both comedy and Black entertainment history.
Redd Foxx—best known for Sanford and Son and his trailblazing stand‑up career—remains one of the most influential figures in American comedy. His raw, fearless style paved the way for generations of performers, and Seeing Redd aims to capture both his brilliance and the personal struggles that shaped his life.
With the full support of Foxx’s estate, the film is positioned to offer an intimate, authentic look at the man behind the iconic persona.
Bill Duke, whose directing credits include A Rage in Harlem, Deep Cover, and episodes of Black Lightning and Queen Sugar, brings decades of experience to the project. Known for his ability to blend emotional depth with cultural insight, Duke is expected to guide the biopic with a steady, thoughtful hand.
His involvement signals a serious, character‑driven approach to Foxx’s story.
Rapper‑actor T.I. and producer Roger Bobb—a longtime collaborator with Tyler Perry—are producing the film. Their combined backgrounds in comedy, music, and film production add a contemporary edge to the project while honoring Foxx’s legacy.
The team has emphasized that the film will explore Foxx’s rise from nightclub comic to television superstar, as well as the challenges he faced navigating fame, finances, and the entertainment industry.
Casting announcements and production timelines are expected soon. With Duke directing and the estate’s blessing, Seeing Redd is shaping up to be the definitive cinematic portrait of a comedy icon whose influence still echoes through stand‑up, sitcoms, and pop culture today.
In this episode of Box Seats, we discuss the games from the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight, as it dwindles down to the Final Four! Included in this conversation is the Duke versus UConn game that had a historic finish!
Plus, we talk about the arrest of Tiger Woods, some of the huge NBA games over the weekend, and the rest of the hottest topics in sports!
This episode features comedians Mike Shawn, Howie Bell, Damien Jones, and filmmaker Jason Hayes.
Watch the complete episode above!
“Supergirl,” DC Studios’ newest feature film to hit the big screen, will be in theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures, starring Milly Alcock in the dual role of Supergirl/Kara Zor-El. Craig Gillespie directs the film from a screenplay by Ana Nogueira.
When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.
Alcock stars alongside Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, and Jason Momoa.
DC Studios heads Peter Safran and James Gunn are producing the film, which is based on characters from DC, Supergirl based on characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The film is executive produced by Nigel Gostelow, Chantal Nong Vo and Lars P. Winther. Behind the camera, Gillespie is joined by director of photography Rob Hardy, production designer Neil Lamont, editor Tatiana S. Riegel, costume designers Anna B. Sheppard and Michael Mooney, Visual Effects Supervisor Geoffrey Baumann, music supervisor Susan Jacobs and composer Claudia Sarne.
DC Studios Presents a Troll Court Entertainment / The Safran Company Production, A Film by Craig Gillespie, “Supergirl,” which will be in theaters and IMAX ® across North America on June 26, 2026, and internationally beginning 24 June 2026, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Axel Foley. Billy Ray Valentine. Prince Akeem Joffer. Professor Sherman Klump. Donkey. These are just a few of the iconic characters Eddie Murphy has brought to life on film over his five-decade career. And soon, fans can see the actor and comedian be recognized for those roles, along with many more.
The American Film Institute (AFI) announced that The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy will premiere on Netflix on May 31st. This marks the first year the Emmy–winning televised special will stream on the service, bringing the celebration of Murphy’s illustrious career to a global audience.
Murphy is one of the most commercially successful actors in history and remains one of the industry’s top five box-office performers overall; he’s starred in multiple $100 million pictures over the past three decades, including Beverly Hills Cop and Daddy Day Care, and won a Golden Globe and earned an Academy Award nomination for his role in Dreamgirls.
Murphy, who will receive the AFI Life Achievement Award at a gala tribute at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on April 18, 2026, will certainly be in good company. Recent past recipients include Francis Ford Coppola, Nicole Kidman, Julie Andrews, and Denzel Washington. According to AFI, this award is given every year to an individual “whose talent has in a fundamental way advanced the film art; whose accomplishment has been acknowledged by scholars, critics, professional peers, and the general public; and whose work has stood the test of time.”
“AFI is grateful to Ted Sarandos and the talented team at Netflix for the opportunity to share this proud tradition with the world,” said Bob Gazzale, AFI President and CEO. “And to do so in honor of Eddie Murphy will allow us to shine a proper light on the impact of art at a time the world needs it most.”
Ahead of The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy, you can get to know more about the actor by streaming Being Eddie. The 2025 Netflix documentary chronicles Murphy’s meteoric rise from teen comic phenom to Saturday Night Live breakout and stand-up supernova to box-office titan. Fans can also revisit some of his past work in Netflix originals, including Dolemite Is My Name, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, and You People.
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Netflix has officially announced Legacy as Wanda Sykes’ next stand‑up special, marking her third hour for the streamer and continuing her long partnership with the platform. The special debuts May 19th, adding to a body of work that includes I’m an Entertainer (2023) and Not Normal (2019).
Legacy was filmed at Hampton University, the Virginia HBCU where Sykes earned her marketing degree. Directed by Julie Dash (Daughters of the Dust), the special brings Sykes back to the campus that helped shape her early life—making the project a full‑circle moment for the Emmy‑winning comedian.
According to Netflix, the hour showcases Sykes’ trademark blend of bold, smart, and laugh‑out‑loud comedy, cementing her status as a comedy icon. The special is produced by Sykes and Page Hurwitz under their Push It Productions banner, which has backed numerous stand‑up specials and the Netflix sitcom The Upshaws, co‑created by Sykes.
Sykes remains one of the most recognizable names in comedy, with a résumé spanning stand‑up, sitcoms, film, and award‑winning writing. Before her Netflix era, she released specials on HBO, Comedy Central, and MGM+. She has also starred in series such as The Other Two, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Black‑ish, and won an Emmy for her writing on The Chris Rock Show.
Alex Duong, a rising voice in stand‑up comedy and a familiar face to television audiences through his appearance on Blue Bloods, has died at the age of 42. His passing has left fans, fellow comedians, and colleagues mourning a performer known for his sharp wit, warm presence, and dedication to his craft.
Duong built a reputation on the comedy circuit with his fearless storytelling and ability to blend personal experiences with sharp observational humor. His work on stage eventually opened doors in television, including a memorable role on the long‑running CBS drama Blue Bloods, where he brought depth and charisma to every scene.
News of his death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from across the entertainment community. Friends and collaborators have remembered him as a generous performer, a supportive peer, and someone who brought laughter wherever he went.
As the comedy world reflects on his life and career, Duong is being celebrated not only for his talent but for the joy and authenticity he brought to audiences throughout his journey.