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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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HBO Max Announces Unscripted Series SWEET LIFE: LOS ANGELES From Issa Rae Photo HBO Max Announces Unscripted Series SWEET LIFE: LOS ANGELES From Issa Rae
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 18, 2021

'We are thrilled to partner with Issa Rae on this fun, dynamic series about a real group of friends and their unique, yet intertwined experiences in South Los Angeles, which has a one-of-a-kind culture that deserves a spotlight all its own,' said Jennifer O’Connell, executive vice president, Non-Fic...


The Tribeca TV Festival Features the Season Premieres of TRACEY ULLMAN'S SHOW, RAY DO Photo The Tribeca TV Festival Features the Season Premieres of TRACEY ULLMAN'S SHOW, RAY DONOVAN, the 20th Season of LAW & ORDER
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 22, 2018

Calling all TV fans, the Tribeca TV Festival is back on the big screen bringing audiences together to discover new series and be the first to see favorite new season premieres. The 2nd Tribeca TV Festival will celebrate unforgettable storytellers who have shaped what 'peak TV' is today and introduce...


W. Kamau Bell Announces PRIVATE SCHOOL NEGRO Netflix Special Premiering June 26 Photo W. Kamau Bell Announces PRIVATE SCHOOL NEGRO Netflix Special Premiering June 26
by Macon Prickett - May 23, 2018

Emmy and NAACP Image Award-winning socio-political comedian and 'United Shades Of America' host W. KAMAU BELL announces the premiere of his new comedy special 'PRIVATE SCHOOL NEGRO' which premieres globally TUESDAY, JUNE 26 on NETFLIX. Praised as “one of comedy's most necessary voices on social and ...


New CNN Original Series FIRST LADIES Premieres Oct. 4 Photo New CNN Original Series FIRST LADIES Premieres Oct. 4
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 09, 2020

First Ladies, a new CNN Original Series about America's most iconic first ladies, premieres Sunday, October 4, at 10 p.m....


The Full List of Winners from the 2018 Creative Arts Emmys Photo The Full List of Winners from the 2018 Creative Arts Emmys
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 10, 2018

The Television Academy tonight presented the 2018 Creative Arts Emmy Awards Ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday night honoring outstanding artistic and technical achievement in television at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The Saturday ceremony, which kicked-off the 70th Emmys, awarded many tale...


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...


Paramount Network to Develop New Scripted Series ACCUSED, From producer David Shore Photo Paramount Network to Develop New Scripted Series ACCUSED, From producer David Shore
by Caryn Robbins - January 11, 2018

Paramount Network has joined forces with Sony Pictures Television to develop an original scripted series, ACCUSED with acclaimed producer David Shore ('The Good Doctor,' 'House'). Production partners to include Shore Z Productions and All3Media America...


UNITED SHADES OF AMERICA WITH W. KAMAU BELL Premieres Fourth Season on April 28 Photo UNITED SHADES OF AMERICA WITH W. KAMAU BELL Premieres Fourth Season on April 28
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 23, 2019

The Emmy Award-winning series United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell will premiere its 4th season on Sunday, April 28 at 10pm ET/PT. Produced by Main Event Media and All3Media America, United Shades of America is an eight-part Emmy Award-winning CNN Original Series that follows sociopolitical c...


THE REDEMPTION PROJECT, UNITED SHADES OF AMERICA to Premiere on CNN 4/28 Photo THE REDEMPTION PROJECT, UNITED SHADES OF AMERICA to Premiere on CNN 4/28
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....


Interact Theatre Company Picks 2nd Playwright For THE PHILLY CYCLE! Photo Interact Theatre Company Picks 2nd Playwright For THE PHILLY CYCLE!
by A.A. Cristi - February 23, 2024

​​​​​​​InterAct is in the process of commissioning three plays to be written about and with Philadelphia communities that are under-represented on local (and national) stages. The second commission will focus on the city's community of Southeast Asians, specifically those displaced by the wars in So...


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....


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...


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...


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....


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....


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: 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!...


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 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...


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...


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....


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’...


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. ...


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....






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