Comedy News

Lucas Brothers To Write And Star In Semi-Autobiographical Comedy For Universal

Keith and Kenny Lucas are also attached to star in a ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ reboot. Keith and… More!

Actor, Comedian Ronny Chieng Inks New Netflix Deal For Three Comedy Specials

Comedian Ronny Chieng has struck a deal with Netflix for three upcoming projects: two new stand-up specials and a docu-style comedy special.… More!

Ryan Coogler Pitched Eddie Murphy A ‘Coming To America’ Sequel That Would Have Starred Michael B. Jordan

Eddie Murphy has revealed Ryan Coogler pitched him a sequel to Coming to America, starring Michael B. Jordan. The… More!

George Wallace Joins Laverne Cox For Comedy Titled ‘Clean Slate’

Norman Lear is getting into business with IMDb TV. He has set two projects in development at the Amazon-owned free… More!

Cedric The Entertainer Joins Devon Franklin To Support Urban One’s Future Makers Campaign with AT&T

SILVER SPRING, MD) February 22, 2021 – Urban One and AT&T announced the launch of the “Black Future… More!

Comedy That Takes On Biggie Smalls Murder Mystery In Works At Showtime

In a competitive situation, Showtime has landed for development a single-camera comedy project created by writers/stand-up comedians Moshe Kasher and Jermaine Fowler. Written… More!

Whoopi Goldberg & Jasmine Guy Join New Comedy ‘Harlem’ In Recurring Roles

Whoopi Goldberg and Jasmine Guy are set for recurring roles in Amazon’s Harlem, the comedy series from Tracy Oliver (Girls Trip), Amy Poehler’s Paper Kite… More!

‘Bob Hearts Abishola,’ And ‘The Neighborhood’ Renewed At CBS

The Monday night comedies mark the first pickups for the broadcast network. CBS is beginning to put its… More!

Craig Robinson, Chris Redd Comedies Join Andy Cohen Unscripted Series At New Peacock Streamer

‘The Real Housewives of Miami’ is also in development at the NBCUniversal-backed streamer. Peacock is bulking up. Ahead… More!

ESSENCE March+April Triple Cover Features Star-Studded Cast Of ‘Coming 2 America’

Prepare the royal jet! Coming 2 America is finally arriving, with Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall and an all-star cast of returning and… More!