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52nd NAACP Image Awards Announced - Viola Davis, Eddie Murphy, LeBron James, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2021

Following the week-long virtual experience, tonight the NAACP celebrated the stellar achievements of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards winners during a special LIVE broadcast on BET and simulcast across ViacomCBS networks including CBS for its first time, as well as BET Her, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV, MTV2, Paramount, Pop, Smithsonian, TV Land, VH1, BET PLUTO, and CMT.

Eddie Murphy to Receive Distinguished Artisan Award at 8th Annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 2, 2021

Eddie Murphy is the most commercially successful African-American actor in the history of the motion picture business, and is one of the industry's top five box-office performers overall.

HBO Max Announces Highlights for January 2021
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 23, 2020

Spread the word, Upper Eastsiders -- all six seasons of “Gossip Girl” are coming to HBO Max on January 1st.

MTV MOVIE & TV AWARDS: GREATEST OF ALL TIME to Honor Biggest and Best Moments in Film and TV from the 80s Until Now
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 12, 2020

MTV today announced a first of its kind, 90-minute end of year special 'MTV Movie & TV Awards: Greatest of All Time' premiering Sunday, December 6 at 8PM ET/PT. Hosted by the multifaceted Vanessa Hudgens, the show will honor the biggest and best moments in film and television from the 80s until now. Performers, honorees and more to be announced at a later date.

Patti LaBelle & Full Force 'Ain't Nuthin' But A Feelin'' EP Out Now
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 4, 2020

A stellar previously unreleased track from Patti LaBelle, “Ain't Nuthin’ But A Feelin’,” recorded during the sessions for her 1989 album Be Yourself, is out today for the first time

Billy Van Zandt's New Memoir Takes an Insider Look at Making Sitcoms
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2020

A behind the scenes memoir from Emmy-nominated writer/producer/playwright Billy Van Zandt and his years making America's favorite (and not so favorite) sit-coms will be published on June 2, 2020.

Billy Van Zandt's New Memoir Takes an Insider Look At Making America's Favorite (And Not So Favorite) Sitcoms
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2020

A behind the scenes memoir from Emmy-nominated writer/producer/playwright Billy Van Zandt and his years making America's favorite (and not so favorite) sit-coms will be published on June 2, 2020.

BAD BOYS FOR LIFE Heads to Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 23, 2020

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back on the case in the roles that launched the dynamic duo to global superstardom in BAD BOYS FOR LIFE. The action-packed comedy that has earned over $400 million dollars at the worldwide box office and a Certified Fresh rating by Rotten Tomatoes, explodes onto Digital March 31 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD April 21 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. BAD BOYS FOR LIFE was produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, Will Smith and Doug Belgrad, executive produced by Chad Oman, Barry Waldman, Mike Stenson and James Lassiter and directed by Adil & Bilall.

NETFLIX IS A JOKE FEST Heads to Los Angeles This April
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 2, 2020

Netflix Is A Joke, Netflix's comedy brand, is throwing a week-long comedy festival, Netflix Is A Joke Fest. Produced by Netflix in association with Live Nation, the star-studded celebration of comedy will take over Los Angeles April 27th - May 3rd and feature live stand-up shows, special events and activations with Netflix comedians and artists from around the world. Featured Netflix talent include Ali Wong, Amy Schumer, Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle, David Letterman, Jamie Foxx, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, Kevin Hart, Martin Lawrence, Sebastian Maniscalco, the cast of Schitt's Creek and more. The fest will also include STAND OUT: An LGBTQ+ Celebration  with headliners Alan Carr, Hannah Gadsby, Margaret Cho, Rosie O'Donnell, Sandra Bernhard, Wanda Sykes and more.

INSIDE THE ACTORS STUDIO's James Lipton Has Died at 93
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that James Lipton, executive producer, writer, and host of the Bravo cable television series Inside the Actors Studio, has died at age 93.

THE COLONY COMEDY SERIES Comes to The Colony Theatre in Burbank
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2020

The Colony Theatre in Burbank has announced The Colony Comedy Series - Hosted by Damon Williams, three evenings of non-stop laughter beginning on Friday, April 17, and continuing on Friday, June 26, and Saturday, August 22. Curtain will be at 8pm for all three shows.

Playwright Jane Milmore Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2020

Emmy-nominated, People's Choice award-winning producer-actress-playwright passed away from a fifteen month battle with pancreatic cancer in Los Angeles, California, on February 4, 2020, surrounded by family and friends. She was 64 years old.

EstrellaTV Premieres NOS CAY" LA NOCHE With YouTube Sensation Alex Montiel
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2020

EstrellaTV announced today that it is premiering 'Nos Cayó La Noche,'a new late night format show, with Mexican YouTube sensation Alex Montiel, also known as 'Escorpion Dorado.'

VIDEO: Vanessa Hudgens Talks Hanging Out With Snoop Dogg on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 17, 2020

The former “High School Musical” icon stars in the new film “Bad Boys for Life” with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence.

VIDEO: Will Smith Talks About Meeting Eddie Murphy on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 15, 2020

Will Smith talks about working with Martin Lawrence in the Bad Boys franchise and getting starstruck by Eddie Murphy.

VIDEO: Tyler Perry Tries to Keep Jimmy from Spoiling His Movie on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 15, 2020

Tyler Perry shares why he missed out on a photo with Eddie Murphy, Will Smith, Martin Lawrence and Wesley Snipes at his historic movie studio and how the ending of his Netflix thriller, A Fall from Grace, is his biggest twist yet.

RATINGS: THE TONIGHT SHOW Wins The Week Of Jan. 6-10 In Adults, Men & Women 18-49 And Adults, Men & Women 25-54
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 14, 2020

“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of Jan. 6-10 in the key demographic of adults 18-49, as well as men and women 18-49 and adults, men and women 25-54, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.

Wanda Sykes Hosts 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 8, 2020

The 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting and inspirational night recognizing African-American achievements and contributions, world premieres Sunday, January 12 at 9:00 p.m. ET on Bounce.

See Who's Guest Starring on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON This Week
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 6, 2020

Here is a list of this week's guests on 'The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon.'

Billy Porter, Rose Byrne & More Guest on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN Next Week
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 3, 2020

Nationally syndicated morning talk show “Live with Kelly and Ryan” announces the lineup of guests appearing on the program the week of Jan. 6–10.

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