Comedy News

Issa Rae To Star In And Produce ‘Perfect Strangers’ Remake

“Insecure” star and co-creator Issa Rae is starring in, writing and producing the comedy “Perfect Strangers,” teaming with Spyglass Media Group and Eagle… More!

Comedian And Actress Ali Wong Lands Her Next Two Comedy Specials On Netflix

It’s being reported that comedian and actress Ali Wong (“Always Be My Maybe”) will bring her next two standup comedy… More!

J.B. Smoove To Be Series Regular For Quibi Series ‘Mapleworth Murders’

Quibi has announced additional cast members for the series “Mapleworth Murders,” which was created by and stars Paula… More!

BET Releases New Trailer For Lena Waithe’s New Comedy Series ‘Twenties’

BET has released the first trailer for Twenties, Lena Waithe’s new single-camera comedy series set to premiere in early… More!

Tracy Morgan’s Next Comedy Special To Land On New HBO MAX

HBO Max is bolstering its comedy offering. The forthcoming streamer, which launches in May 2020, has ordered four new… More!

New Comedy ‘The United States of Al’ Lands Adhir Kalyan In Lead Role For CBS

Adhir Kalyan is set to star in the CBS comedy pilot “The United States of Al,” Variety has confirmed. The… More!

Shelley Morrison, ‘Will & Grace’ Actress, Dies At 83

Shelley Morrison, who played Karen Walker’s sharp-tongued yet endearing maid Rosario Salazar on “Will & Grace” from 1999-2006,… More!

SNL’s Pete Davidson Asks Fans to Sign $1 Million NDA Before Comedy Show

Whatever you do, never tweet at a Pete Davidson comedy show. The “Saturday Night Live” cast member has recently been… More!

Martin Lawrence, Cedric The Entertainer To Be Honored, Wanda Sykes To Host Bounce Trumpet Awards

Martin Lawrence, Cedric the Entertainer, Marsai Martin, Ambassador Andrew Young, Hydeia Broadbent and Phylicia Fant have been named as honorees for the 28th Annual Bounce… More!

Ex-New England Patriot Wide Receiver Lands New Comedy On FOX

In a competitive situation with multiple bidders, Fox has handed a put pilot commitment with a big penalty to Football Book… More!