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Video: Apple Releases BAD MONKEY Trailer Starring Vince Vaughn

Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for “Bad Monkey,” the highly anticipated comedy from award-winning executive producer Bill Lawrence and starring acclaimed actor, producer and screenwriter Vince Vaughn, who also serves as an executive producer. The 10-episode series will premiere globally on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on August 14, 2024.

Video: Tara Trudel Releases Visual Album 'Fractured Fairy Tales Remixed' With Emmy-Winning Talent

'Fractured: Fairy Tales Remixed' features a stellar ensemble of accomplished actor/comedians, including Emmy winner Ashley Nicole Black, known for her remarkable work on 'Ted Lasso,' 'Full Frontal with Samantha Bee,' and her Emmy-nominated performances in 'A Black Lady Sketch Show' and 'The Amber Ruffin Show.' Watch the videos now!

Second City Alums Ashley Nicole Black, Eddie Mujica & More Reunite On Upcoming Album

Former Second City Music Director Tara Trudel is bursting onto the family music scene with her debut album, Fractured: Fairy Tales Remixed.

Ashley Nicole Black to Host the ACE Eddie Awards

American Cinema Editors (ACE) announced that writer/comedian Ashley Nicole Black (A Black Lady Sketch Show, Ted Lasso, Bad Monkey) will host the 73rd Annual ACE Eddie Awards recognizing outstanding editing in 14 categories of film, television and documentaries.

Photos: Apple's SHRINKING Premieres in Los Angeles

At the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles, Apple TV+ held the world premiere event for the new 10-episode comedy “Shrinking”, starring Jason Segel, and written by Emmy Award winning “Ted Lasso” executive producer Bill Lawrence, Emmy Award-winning “Ted Lasso” star, writer and co-executive producer Brett Goldstein and Segel. Check out photos!

HBO's A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW Begins Production On Season Four

Production has commenced on the fourth season of Robin Thede’s Emmy®-winning HBO Original sketch comedy series A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW. Returning this season as the core cast members are Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis, and Skye Townsend along with three new featured players: DaMya Gurley, Tamara Jade, and Angel Laketa Moore joining.

HBO Renews Sketch Comedy Series A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW For A Fourth Season

The narrative sketch comedy series features a core cast of Black women living relatable, hilarious experiences in a magical reality that subverts traditional expectations.The series stars Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis, Ashley Nicole Black and Skye Townsend.

VIDEO: Raúl Esparza, Krysta Rodriguez & More in Theresa Rebeck's GLIMPSE Trailer

RaulThe trailer for Glimpse, a new film written and directed by Theresa Rebeck, has been released. The film stars Janet McTeer, Raúl Esparza, Krysta Rodriguez, Erin Darke, Carrie Preston, Jonathan Preston, Michael Emerson, Alysia Reiner, David Alan Basche, Ashley Nicole Black, Van Hughes and Joseph Collins.

Raul Esparza, Janet McTeer & More Star in New Theresa Rebeck Film GLIMPSE

Gravitas Ventures, an Anthem Sports & Entertainment Company, will release Glimpse, a new film written and directed by Theresa Rebeck, May 6 in theaters and on-demand worldwide.

ENCANTO, SUCCESSION, and More Win at 33rd Annual Producers Guild of America Awards

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) hosted the 33rd Annual Producers Guild Awards on the evening of Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the Fairmont Century Plaza. A full list of winners is below. 

VIDEO: HBO Shares A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW Season Three Trailer

The series stars Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis, Ashley Nicole Black and Skye Townsend. The new season will feature more than 40 celebrity guest stars, including Ava DuVernay, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Raven-Symoné, Wanda Sykes, David Alan Grier, Jemele Hill, Kel Mitchell, Michael Ealy, Wayne Brady, Bob the Drag Queen, Vanessa Williams, and more.

Ariana DeBose, George Takei & More to Present at Writer's Guild Awards

Hugh Fink is the Executive Producer of the 2022 Writers Guild Awards. The ceremony is co-produced by Joselyn Allen and Kelly Brock. Head writers are Ann Cohen and Joe O’Brien. Additional writers include Timothy Cooper, Bonnie Datt, Hugh Fink, Don Hooper, Danielle Koenig, Ed Lee, and Bill Scheft. Host writers are Kristen Bartlett and Mike Drucker.

Dick Cavett to Receive WGAE's Evelyn F. Burkey Award at 2022 Writers Guild Awards

In 1966, Cavett wrote and hosted the special, WHERE IT’S AT, produced by Bud Yorkin and Norman Lear. In 1968, Cavett was hired by ABC to host THIS MORNING, which was renamed THE DICK CAVETT SHOW and moved to prime time and then to late night, where it ran opposite THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON.

American Film Institute Awards Honors WEST SIDE STORY, tick, tick...BOOM!, and More

Yesterday, March 11th, the American Film Institute (AFI) celebrated the 2021 AFI AWARDS honorees with a star-studded invite-only luncheon in Beverly Hills. AFI also revealed its official rationales (below) for all 23 honorees, providing the cultural and artistic context to mark these outstanding creative endeavors as the year’s notable milestones.

Ariana DeBose, Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Nominated for 53rd NAACP Image Awards

Today, the full list of nominees for the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” were announced. Nominees included Ariana DeBose, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Encanto, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, Respect, Taraji P. Henson, Tituss Burgess, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Porter, Denzel Washington, and more. Check out the full list of nominees now!

Annette Bening, BD Wong, Patton Oswalt, Montego Glover and More Join BROADWAY ACTS FOR WOMEN

A is For will present their annual “Broadway Acts For Women” this Sunday May 2nd at 8pm, LIVE from 54 Below, raising funds for women’s reproductive health. The event will feature Martha Plimpton ( host), Sara Bareilles, Elizabeth Banks, Annette Bening, Reed Birney, Ashley Nicole Black, Kathryn Brody, Danny Burstein, Ever Carradine, and more.

A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW Returns April 23

The narrative sketch comedy series features a core cast of Black women living relatable, hilarious experiences in a magical reality that subverts traditional expectations.

THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW Will Continue Running Through September

THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW showcases Amber's signature smart and silly take on the week's news. No matter what's happening in the world, Amber responds to it with a charming mix of seriousness, nonsense, and evening gowns. THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW is a topical late-night show with just the good parts - the comedy.

Social Roundup: The Therapist Meme Takes Over Broadway Twitter

A new meme has taken over Twitter and Broadway fans from all over are taking part!

HBO Renews A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW For a Second Season

HBO has renewed the sketch comedy series A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW for a second season, it was announced today by Amy Gravitt, executive vice president, HBO Programming.