Speaking of resilience, Nolan praised Tiffany Haddish for creating a platform that uplifts others. “Tiffany gives back in so many ways,” Nolan said. “She’s real. She’s funny, talented, but she also cares deeply. That’s what makes this event so special.”
Bottom line, it’s a safe place. Laugh Your Truth Comedy show (LYT) is revolutionizing what it means to be a comedian. Under Megan Sousa’s leadership, LYT Comedy is steadfast in their multi-faceted approach to their mission and becoming a positive movement in Hollywood and beyond. Through community engagement, educational services, media and entertainment, LYT Comedy is transforming lives through connection.
“When I think about parents who lost their two-year-old, I think about the 30 years I had with my son,” he said. “It makes me realize how much grace God has given me.”
“One of the things that helped me with ‘Poppa’s House,’” said Jackson, “is that in a multicamera sitcom, when they yell cut, the writers will come in and pitch different jokes, so you learn not to be completely locked into certain things because it’s constantly changing.”
Byer chuckled at poking a little fun at the West Coast, and she is naturally funny. But when it comes to doing comedy professionally, Byer does have a process. “The way I write jokes is I either come up with a premise or punchline, and then I talk on stage to see what happens,” she said.
In true Lawrence style, he remarked on the chatter about his supposed stroke, followed by him spritely side-leaping across the stage, and then he said, “Does that look like I had a stroke?” From there, he uproariously enthralled the audience.
Like Marty in “The Neighborhood,” Spears’ character “Juicy” in “Fat Ham” is also having a coming-of-age moment. In the original Shakespearean work, Hamlet is addressed by his dead father’s ghost to avenge his murder at a wedding banquet.
He says the secret to managing the expectations of his clients during those daunting periods is transparency, clarity, and trust. Dobbins feels those elements are key to displaying integrity to his clients.
Williams says the show is family friendly, and a show her own kids can watch. She also says hosting a nationally broadcast primetime TV show expands her reach to a new audience, especially in flyover states.
This year’s L.A. Auto Show is in full swing, and it features the personal car collection from celebrated comedian, actor, and entrepreneur Kevin Hart, a self-described car enthusiast who has built his collection for over a decade.
Charla Lauriston of Grand Crew and People of Earth, alongside actress Janelle James of Abbott Elementary, will host an evening of comedy on Friday, November 17, at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles.
Tiffany Haddish’s She Ready Comedy Lounge and Beer Garden provided laughter and great times during the 18th Annual Taste of Soul. This is the first time the Taste of Soul hosted a Comedy Lounge since 2006 with J. Anthony Brown.
The 18th annual Taste of Soul took over Crenshaw Boulevard this past Saturday, October 21st. Hundreds of thousands of people walked, danced, ate, and mingled their way from Stocker Street to Obama Boulevard. There were many attractions and plenty of food vendors to indulge in, leaving people full, happy, and excited for the day’s festivities.
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.
It’s the sound of her voice, gravely, sultry and deep that sets actress/comedian Kym Whitley apart from the crowd. You might not know how her face, but I am sure that you know her voice.