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Follow comedian and political gadfly W. Kamau Bell as he explores the far corners of our country and its various groups and subcultures.

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W. Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu Come to The Soraya Photo W. Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu Come to The Soraya
by Stephi Wild - March 05, 2019

Two of today's freshest comic voices come to The Soraya for one night of evening of groundbreaking stand-up comedy-W. Kamau Bell, host of the Emmy Award-winning CNN docuseries United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell and Brooklyn-based comedian and podcaster Hari Kondabolu, whose best known for T...


THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN, COMPANY & More Nominated for 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Award Photo THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN, COMPANY & More Nominated for 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 19, 2022

GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced the nominees for the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 finalist Gottmik announced nominees in select GLAAD Media Awards categories live via GLAAD’...


W. Kamau Bell to Return to Berkeley Repertory Theatre Photo W. Kamau Bell to Return to Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 08, 2024

Following a previously sold-out run, Emmy Award winner and New York Times bestselling author W. Kamau Bell will return to Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets....


SiriusXM and CNN Expand Broadcast Relationship with Launch of CNN ORIGINALS Photo SiriusXM and CNN Expand Broadcast Relationship with Launch of CNN ORIGINALS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 16, 2020

SiriusXM and CNN announced today the launch of CNN Originals, a new channel showcasing the premier non-fiction series from CNN and HLN. The programming will be available 24/7 on SiriusXM channel 121 starting September 18. ...


Cold Cases Heat Up with Investigation Discovery's New Series BREAKING HOMICIDE Photo Cold Cases Heat Up with Investigation Discovery's New Series BREAKING HOMICIDE
by Tori Hartshorn - April 04, 2018

Investigation Discovery (ID), America's leading destination for true-crime programming, announced today the world premiere of the cold case series BREAKING HOMICIDE. In this all-new, six-part franchise from the fearless team that brought you IS O.J. INNOCENT? THE MISSING EVIDENCE, each two-hour epis...


THIS IS LIFE WITH LISA LING Premieres Nov. 29 on CNN Photo THIS IS LIFE WITH LISA LING Premieres Nov. 29 on CNN
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 27, 2020

The award-winning CNN Original Series, 'This is Life with Lisa Ling,' returns for its seventh season on Sunday, November 29, at 9 p.m. ET/PT....


Special Preview of Windy City Comedy Fest is Coming To The Den Theatre Photo Special Preview of Windy City Comedy Fest is Coming To The Den Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 17, 2024

The Den Theatre will present a special Windy City Comedy Fest event previewing the inaugural edition of the festival set for 2025. Learn how to purchase tickets....


What is Coming and Leaving HULU in December Photo What is Coming and Leaving HULU in December
by Tori Hartshorn - November 20, 2017

What is Coming and Leaving HULU in December. Please note titles and dates are subject to change....


RATINGS: TACOMA FD Premieres as Top New Cable Comedy of the Season with Adults 18-34 Photo RATINGS: TACOMA FD Premieres as Top New Cable Comedy of the Season with Adults 18-34
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 03, 2019

It's a big CNN Original Series premiere night on Sunday, April 28 with the series launch of The Redemption Project with Van Jones at 9 p.m. ET/PT and the season four premiere of the Emmy Award-winning United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell, at 10 p.m. ET/PT....


PlayhouseLivePresents STILL. Written and Performed By Javon Johnson Photo PlayhouseLivePresents STILL. Written and Performed By Javon Johnson
by Stephi Wild - September 25, 2020

Pasadena Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman announces the premiere of Still., a newly commissioned work written by and starring spoken word artist Javon Johnson, and directed by Donny Jackson.  The production will launch online at PlayhouseLive on September, 30, 2020, and is part of...


Investigation Discovery's BREAKING HOMICIDE Returns For Season Two This June Photo Investigation Discovery's BREAKING HOMICIDE Returns For Season Two This June
by Tori Hartshorn - May 08, 2019

Leading true crime network Investigation Discovery (ID) announced today the sophomore season of fan-favorite cold case series, BREAKING HOMICIDE. Featuring veteran police sergeant and P.I. Derrick Levasseur, the new season chronicles his determined quest for answers behind some of the nation's most ...


VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for DEFYING GRAVITY: THE UNTOLD STORY OF WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS Photo VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for DEFYING GRAVITY: THE UNTOLD STORY OF WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS
by Sarah Leiber - September 09, 2020

Today YouTube Originals unveiled the official trailer for “Defying Gravity: The Untold Story of Women’s Gymnastics” - a brand-new documentary series from Emmy-winning Main Event Media....


Emmy Award-Winning CNN Original Series 'United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell' Photo Emmy Award-Winning CNN Original Series 'United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell' Returns for Season Three on 4/29
by Tori Hartshorn - March 29, 2018

The critically-acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning CNN Original Series, United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell, returns for its third season on Sunday, April 29, at 10:15 p.m. ET/PT, following the super-sized season 11 premiere of Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown. The eight-episode docuseries follows s...


VIDEO: Showtime Shares WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT COSBY Documentary Trailer Photo VIDEO: Showtime Shares WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT COSBY Documentary Trailer
by Michael Major - December 20, 2021

SHOWTIME Documentary Films today announced We Need To Talk About Cosby, a four-part docuseries from Emmy-winning director W. Kamau Bell (United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell) that offers an in-depth look at the revolutionary career and personal descent of Bill Cosby. Watch the new teaser now!...


Pasadena Playhouse Announces Programming For PLAYHOUSELIVE Photo Pasadena Playhouse Announces Programming For PLAYHOUSELIVE
by A.A. Cristi - September 24, 2020

Pasadena Playhouse announces Fall Programming for PlayhouseLive, a first-of-its-kind nonprofit streaming platform to showcase theatrical productions to a national and international audience, launching online September 30. With the continuation of the Playhouse's efforts as the State Theater of Calif...


HAMILTON, MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, Debbie Allen, Viola Davis and More Nominated for Photo HAMILTON, MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, Debbie Allen, Viola Davis and More Nominated for 52nd NAACP Image Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 02, 2021

The full-list of nominees for the 52nd NAACP Image Awards were announced today in a special virtual event on NAACP Image Awards’ Instagram channel hosted by Tony-award winning actress and singer Anika Noni-Rose, actress and singer Chloe Bailey, actress Erika Alexander, actor, dancer, and choreograph...


CNN Original Content to Stream On Discovery+ in New CNN Originals Hub Photo CNN Original Content to Stream On Discovery+ in New CNN Originals Hub
by Michael Major - August 04, 2022

CNN and Warner Bros. Discovery announced the launch of a dedicated CNN Originals hub on discovery+ domestically. discovery+ subscribers can access a curated selection of library CNN content through a new hub featuring premium programming from the network’s prestige brands: CNN Original Series, CNN F...


San Francisco Opera Presents BEYOND INNOCENCE Initiatives Photo San Francisco Opera Presents BEYOND INNOCENCE Initiatives
by A.A. Cristi - May 03, 2024

San Francisco Opera launches BEYOND INNOCENCE initiatives alongside the U.S. premiere of Kaija Saariaho's opera, INNOCENCE....


CNN Originals Hub Launches On Discovery+ Photo CNN Originals Hub Launches On Discovery+
by Michael Major - August 19, 2022

The CNN Originals hub on discovery+ has debuted in the United States allowing discovery+ subscribers to access a large, curated selection of library CNN content from the network’s prestige brands: CNN Original Series, CNN Films, and HLN Original Series. Subscribers will be able to enjoy over 800 epi...


Oakland Symphony Announces 2018-19 Programming Photo Oakland Symphony Announces 2018-19 Programming
by A.A. Cristi - August 28, 2018

Oakland Symphony and Music Director and Conductor Michael Morgan announce programming for 2018-19 Season running October 12, 2018 - May 19, 2019. Concerts are at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland and other East Bay venues. Subscriptions for the 2018-2019 season are currently on sale and single ticket...


NBC Names Winner of StandUp NBC, Search for Diverse Comedians Photo NBC Names Winner of StandUp NBC, Search for Diverse Comedians
by Caryn Robbins - December 18, 2017

NBC has named comedian Kiry Shabazz the winner of its 14th Annual StandUp NBC competition, a nationwide search for comedians of diverse backgrounds....


VIDEO: Showtime Releases WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT COSBY Trailer Photo VIDEO: Showtime Releases WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT COSBY Trailer
by Michael Major - January 19, 2022

Showtime released the official trailer for the upcoming four-part docuseries We Need to Talk About Cosby, from Emmy-winning director W. Kamau Bell (United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell). The four-parter sheds new light on Cosby’s cultural contributions and impact at the height of his disgrace...


KEVIN HART PRESENTS: THE NEXT LEVEL Season 2 Premieres Friday August 3 on Comedy Cent Photo KEVIN HART PRESENTS: THE NEXT LEVEL Season 2 Premieres Friday August 3 on Comedy Central
by Macon Prickett - July 23, 2018

 Kevin Hart Presents: The Next Level is back with an all-new roster of Kevin Hart-approved stand-up comedians taking the next step in their careers: a televised half-hour special. Season 2 kicks off on Friday, August 3 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central. Each episode spotlights a single performer...


W. Kamau Bell to Bring WHO'S WITH ME? To Berkeley Rep Photo W. Kamau Bell to Bring WHO'S WITH ME? To Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 24, 2025

Following two previously sold-out developmental residencies, Emmy and Peabody Award-winning TV host, comedian, filmmaker, and New York Times bestselling author W. Kamau Bell will return to Berkeley Repertory Theatre with Who's With Me?...


San Francisco Opera Presents BEYOND INNOCENCE Initiatives Photo San Francisco Opera Presents BEYOND INNOCENCE Initiatives
by A.A. Cristi - May 03, 2024

San Francisco Opera launches BEYOND INNOCENCE initiatives alongside the U.S. premiere of Kaija Saariaho's opera, INNOCENCE....






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