The NAACP has announced that the legendary Wayans family will be inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame at the 56th NAACP Image Awards. The ceremony will air live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Saturday, February 22, at 8:00 PM ET/PT on BET and CBS.
Recognized as one of the most influential families in comedy and entertainment, the Wayans dynasty has reshaped the landscape of film, television, and stand-up comedy. Their groundbreaking work, spanning multiple generations, has broken barriers, redefined mainstream comedy, and paved the way for Black entertainers.
NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson praised the family’s lasting impact, stating, “For decades, the Wayans family has been at the forefront of comedy, breaking barriers and opening doors for waves of entertainers. Their legacy continues to advance and uplift communities.”
Keenen Ivory Wayans led the charge in revolutionizing television with In Living Color, the Emmy-winning sketch comedy series that launched the careers of Jim Carrey, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Lopez, and multiple Wayans family members. Damon Wayans Sr., Marlon Wayans, and Shawn Wayans followed with hit TV shows and films, including My Wife and Kids, The Wayans Bros., White Chicks, Scary Movie, and Don’t Be a Menace. Kim Wayans made her mark as an actress, writer, and producer, while the next generation, including Damon Wayans Jr., continues to build on the family’s rich legacy with standout roles in Poppa’s House, Happy Endings, and New Girl.
Now, Keenen, Marlon, and Shawn Wayans are bringing back one of their most successful franchises, with a Scary Movie reboot set for June 12, 2026. Marlon is also touring the country with his WILD CHILD Tour, leading up to his sixth stand-up special.
The NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame honors individuals and groups who have made pioneering contributions to their industries. The Wayans family joins an esteemed list of past inductees, including Oprah Winfrey, Eddie Murphy, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Spike Lee.
The 56th NAACP Image Awards will extend to 2.5 hours this year and will be a star-studded celebration of Black excellence. Fans can vote for select categories at www.naacpimageawards.net, and winners will be revealed live on February 22.
In this interview, we sit down with comedian and actor Rodney Perry (most famously known for Coming 2 America, Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family, and The Mo’Nique Show) to talk about his latest podcast titled Comedy & Crime. The new podcast according to Perry, is a blend of conversations with comedians as they discuss certain cases that resulted in a particular crime (solved or unsolved). If you are a fan of True Crime type of television, then this podcast is for you.
Perry gives us the scoop on his thoughts behind the creation of the podcast, and what he has done so far, and where he plans to take the podcast.
Check out the interview below;
In the trailer for The Accountant 2, Ben Affleck is back as Christian Wolff, a favorite CPA of crime bosses.
The sequel to the 2016 film follows Wolff, an autistic accountant, as he is compelled to solve an old acquaintance’s murder, recruiting his killer-for-hire brother (Jon Bernthal) to help, and, in the process, uncovers a deadly conspiracy.
“Do you like puzzles, Mr. Wolff?” asks Cynthia Addai-Robinson’s U.S. Treasury Deputy Director Marybeth Medina in the trailer for the film (below), which also stars Daniella Pineda, Allison Robertson and J.K. Simmons. The trailer sees the brothers shooting and punching their way out of precarious situations.
Gavin O’Connor is back in the director’s chair for the follow-up, which will premiere next month at the SXSW Film and TV Festival before heading to theaters on April 25 via Amazon.
The first film earned an impressive $155 million at the box office, but the sequel had been stuck for years in development before the project jumped to Amazon, where it was fast-tracked. Affleck recently told Vanity Fair, “You can do a movie for a big audience. And I think that’s really the same thing as a movie with characters that seem real, and that you connect to and care about.”
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Today, BET+ and Hartbeat, announced that Gerald “Slink” Johnson, series regular, and guest stars Jamar Neighbors, Cree Summer, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, and Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams have joined the highly anticipated adult animated series “Lil Kev,” premiering on March 6, 2025, only on BET+. Also set to guest star are Wé Ani, Mo Collins, Affion Crockett, Tyree Elaine, Justin Hires, Rick Ingraham, Jayden Libran, Freddy Lockhart, and Aiko Tanaka.
Set in 1993 North Philadelphia, the adult animated series “Lil Kev” follows 12-year-old Kevin Hart, whose wild imagination and unshakable optimism constantly collide with his neighborhood’s harsh realities. At the same time, his no-nonsense mother Nancy (Sykes) juggles night shifts as an E.R. nurse while waging a one-woman war to keep Kev on track – no easy feat with his mischievous older brother Robert (Neighbors) blazing all the wrong trails, his trainwreck father Henry’s outrageous attempts to win Nancy back, and his ex-con uncle Richard Jr.’s (Cole) questionable life advice. Through it all, Lil Kev navigates his rocky upbringing with humor, hustle, and heart, surrounded by the unforgettable characters who will propel him to comedy superstardom.
Gerald “Slink” Johnson (Black Jesus, White Men Can’t Jump) plays “Henry” who has a troubled past tainted by addiction. Henry’s many vices have doomed his relationship with Nancy. Still, despite his many problems and underneath all the liquor, Henry is a good man with a good heart who wants to be a good dad to Kev and Robert.
Jamar Neighbors (Keanu, The Carmichael Show) plays “Robert,” Kev’s much taller 16-year-old “glass half-empty” older brother. Kev calls him “Negative Ned” because he constantly shits all over Kevin’s dreams and covers up his shitting-overs with the catch-all excuse that he’s “just keeping it real.” Robert is a hustler who’s all about making cash money.
Cree Summer (Abbott Elementary, Atlantis: The Lost Empire) plays “Gerald,” Kev’s larger-than-life best friend known for his sharp humor and constant trash talk. He’s really good at playing the dozens because he’s been talked about so much he had to learn how to fight back.
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes (Mad TV, Anjelah Johnson: Not Fancy) plays “Marisol,” Nancy’s shady best friend and coworker at the hospital. Marisol grew up hard, and because of this, developed thick skin and street savvy. It is extremely apparent she has the hots for the city councilman, Coleman Bridges.
Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams (The Ms. Pat Show, Ms. Pat Settles It) plays “Tiki,” a short-tempered woman who won’t let anything stand in the way of a hair appointment. She is also Dirty Dante’s mom and a gambling addict who rides the highs and lows of life at the casino. Tiki lives life on her own terms and doesn’t care what people think.
Kevin Hart, Bryan Smiley, Jeff Clanagan, Mike Stein, and Candice Wilson Cherry will executive produce for Hartbeat, the studio on the project. Hartbeat’s Tiffany Brown acts as co-executive producer. Matthew Claybrooks and Michael Price serve as both EPs and showrunners. Alex Bulkley and Corey Campodonico will also executive produce for ShadowMachine. ShadowMachine led animation for the series, and Musa Brooker acts as supervising director. Jason Harvey and Rose Catherine Pinkney will executive produce for BET+.
See below for additional recurring guest stars:
 | WÉ ANI as “RHE RHE”Rhe Rhe is the object of Kevin’s affection. Rhe Rhe is super cute, super sweet, and super smart. She’s never received anything lower than an A on her report card. Her goal is to be a brain surgeon one day. She rocks dookie braids and Tim’s on the regular and puts hot sauce on everything she eats. |
 | MO COLLINS as “MRS. O’LADY”Mrs. O’Lady is a 90-something senior who fondly remembers the neighborhood in the old days before her family abandoned her, leaving her the only white resident of the neighborhood. She’s kind but prejudiced and prone to saying outrageous things at the drop of a hat. |
 | AFFION CROCKETT as “DARNELL”Darnell is one of Uncle Richard Jr.’s boys from prison. Omar met his cellmate Darnell, and then became lovers, though they most definitely do not fit the stereotype of gay men. Tough as nails and jail-hardened, they are struggling with life on the outside, and in their apartment down the street from the Harts, they live as if still in the joint – sleeping in bunk beds, lights out at ten, a toilet/sink – the whole deal. Richard is clueless about their “situation,” even though the “situation” is pretty obvious. |
 | TYREE ELAINE as “SAPPHIRE”Sapphire is one of Richard’s two baby mamas and Lauryn’s mother. She is impatient and frustrated with Richard for his lack of fathering. |
 | JESS HILARIOUS as “LORETTA”Loretta is a vivacious woman who knows how to party. She is one of Nancy’s closest friends and a local good-time girl (now, a woman). She is known by the unfortunate moniker “Loose Coochie Loretta.” |
 | KIMOY LEE as “SOUPY”Soupy is Kevin’s other best friend. He got his nickname because heloves soup so much, he fakes being sick so his mom makes him more of it. Soupy is a bit slow-witted, really bony, and awkward-looking. |
 | JUSTIN HIRES as “CHIN CHECK”Chin Check is Kevin’s nemesis and school bully. Chin Check robs people for sport and he chin checks fools as a form of greeting. Chin Check struggles with a learning disability and is just starting to learn how to read. |
 | RICK INGRAHAM as “LUCKY”Lucky is a one-legged homeless man in Kev’s neighborhood. He is not the most inspiring person, but still a fixture in the neighborhood. |
 | JAYDEN LIBRAN as “OMAR”Omar is one of Uncle Richard Jr.’s boys from prison. Omar was cellmates with Darnell, they became lovers, though they most definitely do not fit the stereotype of gay men. Tough as nails and jail-hardened, they are struggling with life on the outside, and in their apartment down the street from the Harts, they live as if still in the joint. |
 | FREDDY LOCKHART as “PRINCIPAL JOHNSON”Freddy is Kev’s bullhorn-toting middle school principal who makes use of his bullhorn any chance he gets. |
 | AIKO TANAKA as “MRS. PARK”Mrs. Park is the Asian lady who owns the local bodega, where Nancy does all her shopping, and Kevin and his buddies hang out and buy fruit roll-ups and X-Treme Hot Cheese Balls. Mrs. Park barks out prices and store rules to all that enter her establishment but is hardly ever seen, except through the four-inch bulletproof glass separating her from her customers. She has a shotgun that she treats like a pet, even giving it a name – “Blasty.” |
Also appearing throughout the season are Loretta Devine, DJ Quik, Kyle Erby, Mélia Mills, Nicole Aimée Schreiber, Clayton Thomas, and Doc Willis.
We were able to sit down and catch up with comedian Kojo Anim, as he has quickly become one of the funniest talents to come out of the UK comedy circuit in years. As the oldest of 5 siblings Kojo grew up in foster care in the borough of Hackney in East London from the age of 5 and as we discovered he was able to discover his passion for comedy and entertainment, which led him down the road less traveled.
In this interview, he discusses what his comedy journey has been, and the vast differences between the United States comedy scene versus the British comedy scene. We dive deep into his journey and we get to understand how he was able to conquer the comedy scenes and his future plans.
Watch the interview below;
In this episode, we talk about all of the rumors swirling around in New Orleans about Matthew Stafford landing on the New York Giants and Aaron Rodgers possibly landing on the Los Angeles Rams! Sounds crazy, right?
We also talk about all of the other rumors heading into the off-season! Also, we touch base on the upcoming NBA All-Star Weekend!
Watch the show above!
In this episode, we discuss the debut of Luka Doncic for the Los Angeles Lakers and what we think will be the future of the team.
We also talk about the other moves in the NBA, including new talks about the Sixers, Heat, and the Golden State Warriors!
This episode guest stars comedian Rodney Perry! Watch it below!
The NBA continues to innovate with its All-Star Weekend and announced on Tuesday (Feb. 11) that four-time NBA All-Star Celebrity Game MVP and comedian Kevin Hart will serve as the first-ever NBA All-Star Game emcee.
There will be a star-studded cast of performers hitting the stage throughout the Bay Area’s All-Star Weekend, with the NBA paying homage to San Francisco and Oakland’s roots.
DJ Cassidy is set to lead a Bay Area edition of Pass the Mic Live! featuring E-40, Too Short, En Vogue, and Saweetie at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday (Feb. 16), while Oakland’s own Raphael Saadiq will get the Chase Center crowd warmed up, helming player introductions. Grammy-winning singer H.E.R. has also been tapped to perform at the 74th NBA All-Star Game.
Gelo will be swerving and bending that corner to the Bay, as he’s set to make his live television performance debut on All-Star Saturday Night (Feb. 15) ahead of the 2025 STARRY 3-Point Contest. Fans are going to get a taste of the “Tweaker” madness, which shook up the rap game and debuted at No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 dated Jan. 18.
On the anthem front, LAFD firefighter Dennis Rodriguez will perform “The Star-Spangled Banner,” while Brampton native Alessia Cara will handle the Canadian national anthem.
Bay Area resident Larussell is also slated to perform at the Rising Stars Game on Friday night (Feb. 14). As part of the NBA All-Star Concert Series, The Chainsmokers, Zedd, Flo Rida, and 2 Chainz will be performing across the weekend at Pier 48. Tickets are available on the NBA Events website.
As previously announced, Chance the Rapper will headline the NBA on TNT American Express Road Show Fan Experience with a show on Feb. 13 at Pier 48.
Tune into the 74th NBA All-Star Game on TNT on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET.
Dave Chappelle will receive the NAACP President’s Award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards ceremony on Feb. 22.
Previous recipients of the prestigious award — presented “in recognition of special achievement and distinguished public service” — include Usher, Gabrielle Union-Wade and Dwyane Wade, Rihanna, LeBron James, Kerry Washington, Spike Lee, Muhammad Ali, Jesse Jackson, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter, and Lauryn Hill.
“The President’s Award honors an unwavering dedication to community, and throughout his distinguished career, Dave Chappelle has consistently been recognized as a powerful voice of social consciousness,” said NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson in a statement announcing the news. “Through his unique ability to transform complex political issues into thought-provoking humor, Dave has solidified his place as one of the most impactful voices of our time. His work sparks conversations that compel people to examine their own beliefs, proving that in an age where open dialogue is increasingly rare, comedy can be both a powerful truth-teller and a driver of progress.”
Over the course of his career, Chappelle has garnered critical acclaim as a comedy pioneer, lauded for his groundbreaking sketch comedy series “Chappelle’s Show” and his abundance of standup specials. Among his numerous nominations and awards are five Emmy awards (for his Netflix comedy specials, 2020’s “Sticks & Stones” and 2017’s “Equanimity & The Bird Revelation,” as well as hosting “Saturday Night Live”); six Grammys for best comedy album (adding a win for “The Dreamer,” his 2023 New Year’s Eve Netflix special, to the tally earlier this month); and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, which is presented by the Kennedy Center as America’s highest comedy honor.
However, Chappelle has also proven controversial due to his frequent jokes about the transgender community, including in his 2021 Netflix special “The Closer” and “The Dreamer.”
The Image Awards will air live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium at 8:00 PM ET/PT on BET and CBS. This year, the broadcast will be extended by 30 minutes to 2.5 hours, with the ceremony also used to drive support for the Altadena, Pacific Palisades and Pasadena communities affected by the recent wildfires. BET Media Group, NAACP, Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole (JSSK) and WME partnered with LA County and collaborated with local community organizations, including Community Aid Dena, Altadena Heritage and WalkGood LA, to launch the Altadena Community Preservation Fund, which is aimed at protecting homeowners from displacement and preserving the community’s cultural heritage.
Source: Variety.com