Comedy
Comedian Katt Williams is making waves with his latest venture: transforming a former military base in Alabama into a state-of-the-art movie studio. Drawing inspiration from industry leaders like Tyler Perry, Donald Glover, and 50 Cent, Williams expressed his desire to contribute to Black-led production efforts, emphasizing that the burden shouldn’t rest solely on Perry. This […]
Tony and Pulitzer winner Michael R. Jackson, along with college friend and collaborator Anna K. Jacobs, brings his unique perspective to the stage adaptation of the cult horror film “Teeth”, now a satirical, darkly comedic musical. Known for exploring themes of sexuality and restrictive cultural norms, Jackson was drawn to Teeth’s protagonist, Dawn, and her […]
The trailer for the new buddy comedy One of Them Days, starring SZA and Keke Palmer, has been released. Directed by Lawrence Lamont and produced by Issa Rae, the film follows best friends Dreux (Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) as they navigate a chaotic day after Alyssa’s boyfriend spends their rent money, leaving them scrambling to […]
Jaleel White, known for his iconic role as Steve Urkel on “Family Matters,” revealed that playing the character caused long-term damage to his voice. Speaking at 90s Con 2024, White explained that maintaining Urkel’s high-pitched, nasal voice throughout puberty strained his vocal cords. Without a vocal coach at the time, White was unprepared for the […]
Jamie Foxx is returning to the stage with a new one-man comedy show, “One More Chance: An Evening with Jamie Foxx,” where he will open up about his 2023 health scare. The show will run from October 3 to October 5, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. In an Instagram post, Foxx teased the event, inviting audiences […]
Comedian Punkie Johnson has decided to leave “Saturday Night Live” ahead of its 50th season, citing feelings of not fitting in with the show’s environment. In an interview on the “Fly on the Wall” podcast with SNL veterans David Spade and Dana Carvey, Johnson explained that she began questioning her place on the show before […]
Maya Rudolph is set to reprise her Emmy-winning role as Kamala Harris on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) this fall, covering the 2024 presidential campaign. Rudolph first portrayed Vice President Harris in 2019 during Harris’s run in the 2020 presidential election. Following her appearance, Harris expressed appreciation on social media, sharing a GIF of Rudolph and […]
Kevin Hart named award-winning streamer, Kai Cenat, as the one who he believes could give a “phenomenal” performance of him one day in a biopic. The comedian and actor humorously made it clear that those conversations aren’t being had yet, as he’s not “that old.” “Is that where we are? ‘Kevin, who do you want to play you?’ […]
A new live-action comedy series set in the “Star Trek” universe is being developed by actor-writer Tawny Newsome and writer-director Justin Simien. Known for their work on “Star Trek: Lower Decks” and “Dear White People” respectively, Newsome and Simien announced the project during the “Star Trek” Universe panel at San Diego Comic-Con, with fellow executive […]
“Deadpool & Wolverine” is the 34th film to be released under the MCU banner and the first of the Disney-produced installments to garner an R-rating from the Motion Picture Association. “Deadpool & Wolverine” shattered box office records this weekend, tallying $205 million in domestic ticket sales during its opening, the highest debut of 2024 and […]