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From the creators of Hot in Cleveland, The Soul Man revolves around Cedrics character, Reverend Boyce The Voice Ballentine, an R&B superstar-turned-minister who takes over as preacher of his fathers church. Niecy Nash ("Reno 911") stars as the reverends wife, Lolli. The pilot also features John Beasley (Everwood) as his father, Wesley Jonathan (What I Like About You) as his younger brother, and Jazz Raycole (My Wife and Kids) as his daughter. The character of Reverend Boyce originated on a second season episode of Hot in Cleveland in which Cedric guest-starred.

Niecy Nash and Betty Gilpin Set for New Season of Showtime's MASTERS OF SEX
by Caryn Robbins - June 09, 2016

Niecy Nash and Betty Gilpin will be guest stars on the fourth season of Showtime Networks' critically acclaimed drama series MASTERS OF SEX....


Kristin Chenoweth, Jason Alexander & More Set for ABC's MATCH GAME
by Caryn Robbins - June 30, 2016

MATCH GAME's celebrity panel just got a lot more _____! The iconic and irreverent game show, hosted by Golden Globe® and Emmy® Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin welcomes more stars to the roster this season...


Robert O'Hara's BARBECUE Opens Tonight at The Public
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2015

The Public Theater presents the world premiere of BARBECUE, written by Obie Award winner Robert O'Hara. Directed by Kent Gash, BARBECUE began previews on September 22 and runs through Sunday, November 1, with an official press opening tonight, October 8....


New Season of TV Land's THE SOUL MAN Returns Live Tonight
by TV News Desk - March 18, 2015

No second takes, no rewrites: Tonight, March 18th at 10:30 PM ET/PT 'The Soul Man' is going LIVE for its season premiere! Cedric 'The Entertainer,' Niecy Nash and Wesley Jonathan are pulling out all the stops for the season 4 return...


Director Ava Duvernay to Receive Industry Visionary Award at American Black Film Fest Photo Director Ava Duvernay to Receive Industry Visionary Award at American Black Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2017

Director and producer Ava DuVernay is a fearless director and storyteller, who has continued to create awareness and opportunities through her art and ABFF Honors is proud to present her with the 2018 ABFF Honors Industry Visionary Award....


Music, Theatre, Comedy and Family Shows Slated for Epstein Theatre This October Photo Music, Theatre, Comedy and Family Shows Slated for Epstein Theatre This October
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2017

Great music, theatre, comedy and family entertainment all combine to make the Epstein Theatre the only place to be this October....


WAKE UP with BWW 6/26/2015 - 'FIVE POINTS', GREY GARDENS Auction and More!
by Jessica Showers - June 26, 2015

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: NYC readings, a GREY GARDENS auction and more!...


Cedric 'The Entertainer', Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, George Lopez & Charlie Murphy to Perform at Mohegan Sun, 11/7
by Tyler Peterson - September 23, 2015

Numerous motion picture appearances, countless television shows, sitcoms and standup specials, a talk show, three radio shows, and two books. Cedric 'The Entertainer', Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, George Lopez and Charlie Murphy have been breaking ground in the comedy business and bringing the laugh...


New Season of TV Land's THE SOUL MAN to Return Live 3/18
by Caryn Robbins - March 09, 2015

No second takes, no rewrites: On Wednesday, March 18th at 10:30 PM ET/PT 'The Soul Man' is going LIVE for its season premiere! Cedric 'The Entertainer,' Niecy Nash and Wesley Jonathan are pulling out all the stops for the season 4 return...


THE COMEDY GET DOWN Stops at Joe Louis Arena Today
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2015

Numerous motion picture appearances, countless television shows, sitcoms and standup specials, a talk show, three radio shows, and two books, Cedric 'The Entertainer', Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, George Lopez and Charlie Murphy have been breaking ground in the comedy business and bringing the laugh...


Cedric The Entertainer Hosts 4th Annual CRITICS' CHOICE TELEVISION AWARDS on The CW Tonight
by TV News Desk - June 19, 2014

The CW previously announced that actor, comedian and producer Cedric 'The Entertainer' will host the live broadcast of the FOURTH ANNUAL CRITICS' CHOICE TELEVISION AWARDS tonight, June 19 (8:00-10:00pm ET). Tonight's broadcast from the Beverly Hilton Hotel will mark the first time the CCTAs will be ...


The CW Network Sets 2015 Midseason Schedule and New Series Premiere Dates for SUPERNATURAL, iZOMBIE, and More
by Sally Henry Fuller - January 11, 2015

The CW announced its midseason schedule today at the winter gathering of the Television Critics Association in Pasadena, CA, including the series premieres of new dramas iZOMBIE and THE MESSENGERS, the new unscripted competition series CEDRIC'S BARBER BATTLE and a new cycle of WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWA...


REUNION, A MUSICAL COMEDY Opens 11/7 at NoHo Arts Center
by Tyler Peterson - October 08, 2015

This melodic, memorable and quirky pop score provides biting social commentary along with a little romance and an outrageously good time for all. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll cringe....


HBO's NORMAL HEART Tops CTA Award Nominees; Full List Announced
by BWW Special Coverage - May 28, 2014

The Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) today announced nominations for the 4th annual Critics' Choice Television Awards, which will be broadcast live on The CW from the Beverly Hilton Hotel...


Production Underway for Lifetime Romantic Comedy THE 10TH DATE
by Caryn Robbins - September 07, 2016

Lifetime starts production today on the original movie THE 10TH DATE, following four friends at different life stages in their search for love....


Ryan Murphy to be Honored at Critics' Choice Television Awards
by Tyler Peterson - June 09, 2014

The Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) today announced that critically acclaimed, award-winning television and film screenwriter, director and producer Ryan Murphy will receive the Critics' Choice LOUIS XIII Genius Award, established to honor an icon in the television industry, at ...


Ryan Murphy to be Honored at Critics' Choice Television Awards
by Tyler Peterson - June 09, 2014

The Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) today announced that critically acclaimed, award-winning television and film screenwriter, director and producer Ryan Murphy will receive the Critics' Choice LOUIS XIII Genius Award, established to honor an icon in the television industry, at ...


TV One to Present Critically Acclaimed Comedy-Drama JEAN OF THE JONESES, 10/23
by Caryn Robbins - August 01, 2016

TV One announced today the television premiere of JEAN OF THE JONESES, a critically acclaimed comedy-drama, is set for Sunday, October 23 at 7 p.m. ET...


THE NORMAL HEART, Matt Bomer, BREAKING BAD, ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK & More Win at 2014 CRITICS' CHOICE AWARDS - Full List!
by TV News Desk - June 20, 2014

The Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) presents the 4th annual Critics' Choice Television Awards, which are being broadcast live on The CW from the Beverly Hilton Hotel tonight, June 19, 2014 (8:00pm ET/8:00pm PT) and hosted by actor/comedian Cedric the Entertainer. Cedric is curren...


BLACK-ISH, GET ON UP, Jennifer Hudson Among Nominees of 46th ANNUAL NAACP IMAGE AWARDS
by Movies News Desk - December 09, 2014

Nominations have been revealed for the 46th annual NAACP Image Awards. The event will take place on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, and be broadcast live on TV One....


Celebration Theatre's KIM JONG FUNNER Opens 9/18
by Tyler Peterson - September 03, 2015

Celebration Theatre announced today the first show in association with Nicholas Caprio, under the artistic direction of Michael Matthews & Michael A. Shepperd, KIM JONG FUNNER: A FEW BLOCKS OVER, OUT OF HIDING, IN PRIMETIME!.  KIM JONG FUNNER: A FEW BLOCKS OVER, OUT OF HIDING, IN PRIMETIME!, will op...


TNT Orders Dark Dramedy CLAWS, Starring Niecy Nash & Harold Perrineau
by Caryn Robbins - December 14, 2016

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Cast Announced for Nicki Minaj's ABC Family Comedy; Whoopi Goldberg to Guest Star
by Tyler Peterson - December 18, 2015

Today ABC Family confirmed cast for the scripted comedy “Nicki.” Ariana Neal (“Get Hard,” “Fruitvale Station”) will play Nicki, a role inspired by Nicki Minaj in her early years before she became a Grammy Award-nominated, multiplatinum superstar; Selita Ebanks (“Real Husbands of Hollywood“) will pla...


THE COMEDY GET DOWN to Stop at Joe Louis Arena, 11/28
by Tyler Peterson - September 25, 2015

Numerous motion picture appearances, countless television shows, sitcoms and standup specials, a talk show, three radio shows, and two books, Cedric 'The Entertainer', Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, George Lopez and Charlie Murphy have been breaking ground in the comedy business and bringing the laugh...


Jenn Lyon, Harold Perrineau Join Cast of TNT's Dramedy Pilot CLAWS
by Caryn Robbins - July 08, 2016

TNT, a division of Turner, has cast Harold Perrineau (The Matrix trilogy, Lost, OZ) and Jenn Lyon (Justified) in the dramedy pilot CLAWS, from Warner Horizon Television....






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