When COVID-19 paused live performances, Roz Browne poured her energy into her first standup special, “Roz Browne: I’m Roz Browne,” available on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Vimeo, and Microsoft Store.
Recently, actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer Marlon Wayans riveted a captive audience as the keynote speaker for the Hollywood & Mind “Spotlight on Hollywood, Black Representation and Mental Health” event at the NAACP Screening Room.
Kevin Hart, who rose from the open mics and comedy clubs of his native Philadelphia to become one of his country’s most recognizable performers, received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on March 24, in a gala performance at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
“That’s one thing that I think definitely was a detriment to my standup career, is I wasn’t on the road like my peers,” said Spencer. “Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, and Jamie Fox — these were the guys in my class, and they were hitting the road hard, and now they’re all very wealthy comedians.”
Taped in the place Luenell calls home — Oakland, California at Yoshi’s Jazz Club – her special, she says, is a love letter to the city, and she hopes she has given Oakland a reason to be proud.
Actress Karen Bankhead’s alter ego – Etta Mae Mumphries – is out to inspire, uplift and let you know she knows everybody.
Comedian and actor Marlon Wayans has bought a brand-new modern farmhouse in a gated and private community in Encino.
“The news that the Pennsylvania State Parole Board has denied parole is not a surprise to Mr. Cosby, his family, his friends, and his legal team,” Cosby’s spokesman Andrew Wyatt said in a statement. “It was brought to our attention by Mr. Cosby that over the past months, members of the PA State Parole Board had met with him and empathically stated, ‘if he did not participate in SVP courses that his parole would be denied,’” Wyatt continued.
A proud alumnus of the Historically Black Prairie View A&M University, and a celebrated member of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority, Love stopped by the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s morning news program, “Let It Be Known,” to discuss her career, the Deltas, and her latest book, “I Tried to Change So You Don’t Have To: True Life Lessons.”
Jason Weems comedy special “UNKNOWN” drops August 4th. Pretty good for a dead guy!
Having been in the industry for 18 years, Brewer spent a lot of time perfecting his various crafts
Michael Colyar is bringing motivation to the masses.
Gifted with a spirit of perseverance, determination and extreme creative intelligence, the award recognizes Chappelle as one of the world’s greatest humorists.
As a result of the $10.6 billion acquisition deal, Allen’s company, Entertainment Studios, announced that it will buy four local stations from Bayou City Broadcasting for $165 million, according to Variety.
With decades of experience and multiple movie credits under her belt, the ‘Bad Girl of Comedy’ now has her sights on Las Vegas.