Comedy News

Mark Viera To Host The Wendy Williams Experience Tour

We discovered the news that comedian Mark Viera, probably best known as one of the New York Kings… More!

IFC And Mad Decent Partner To Release The Music From New Variety Sketch ‘Sherman’s Showcase’

New York, NY – July 18, 2019 –  IFC announced today that the network has partnered with Mad Decent to drop the… More!

Comedian Marina Franklin To Debut Her New Comedy Special On The Comedy Dynamics Network

Comedian Marina Franklin’s comedy special, ‘Single Black Female,’ is now available on the Comedy Dynamics Network via iTunes,… More!

Inside-First Look At Eddie Murphy In Netflix’s ‘Dolemite Is My Name’

Netflix has released the first images of Eddie Murphy in the upcoming biopic Dolemite Is My Name, directed by Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow). The… More!

Arsenio Hall Officially Boards ‘Coming To America 2’

Arsenio Hall has officially closed his deal to return for Coming to America 2. The actor was heavily rumored to star in… More!

Just For Laughs Comedy Festival Reveals THE COVETED LIST Of 2019 New Faces

Montreal, July 22, 2019 – Just For Laughs is thrilled to finally reveal the highly anticipated 2019 collection of New Faces;… More!

Chris Rock’s ‘Saw’ Reboot Moves Up Five Months To May 2020

Lionsgate has moved Chris Rock’s upcoming “Saw” reboot forward by five months to May 15, 2020, vacating the pre-Halloween date… More!

Netflix Trying To Lure Eddie Murphy Back To The Stage For $70 Million!

Netflix has given a slew of Black comedians the stand-up treatment including, Chris Tucker, Chris Rock, Mike Epps,… More!

Spike Lee Shopping ‘She’s Gotta Have It’ Around To Other Networks/Streamers After Nexflix Cancellation

She’s Gotta Have It is ending on Netflix after running for two seasons. The streaming giant has canceled the… More!

Eddie Murphy Plans Return To Stand-Up in New ‘Comedians in Cars’ Clip

“Everything has to be right,” the actor-comedian tells Jerry Seinfeld in an episode for the Netflix show’s upcoming… More!