American Black Film Festival Producers to Launch a New Comedy Event
ABFF Ventures LLC has announced the launch of Because They’re Funny (BTF) Comedy Festival, a three-day event showcasing comedic talent within BIPOC communities. A spinoff of the American Black Film Festival, BTF will propel a new generation of stand-up comedians to stardom and showcase content in the comedy genre.
NBC to Air BYRON ALLEN PRESENTS THE COMEDY AND MUSIC SUPERFEST
Musical performers include John Legend, Gladys Knight, Boyz II Men, Toni Braxton and Earth Wind & Fire. Comedy performances include Kenan Thompson, Cedric The Entertainer, Howie Mandel, Tiffany Haddish, Jon Lovitz, Roy Wood Jr., Gary Owen, Tommy Davidson, Dane Cook, Gabriel Iglesias, and Loni Love.
THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER to Return to Disney+ in February
A season two guest cast featurette spotlighting guest stars Gabrielle Union, Chance the Rapper, Leslie Odom, Jr., Holly Robinson Peete, Normani and more, is now available. The series recently won 'Outstanding Casting for An Animated Program' at the inaugural Children’s & Family Emmy Awards. Watch the video featurette now!
A&E To Premiere THE RIGHT TO OFFEND Two-Part Documentary
A&E Network will premiere the new two-part documentary event “Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution” exploring the progression of Black comedy and the comedians who have used pointed humor to expose, challenge and ridicule society’s injustices and to articulate the Black experience in America.
THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER Begins Production on Season Two
'The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder' picks up the story of its central character, Penny Proud, and includes her madcap family: parents Oscar and Trudy, twin siblings BeBe and CeCe, and grandmother Suga Mama (and Puff!). Of course, it would not be 'The Proud Family' without Penny's loyal crew Dijonay Jones, LaCienega Boulevardez and more.
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.
Photos: First Look at Lizzo, Al Roker & More in THE PROUD FAMILY Reboot
Disney+ has released first-look character images for a star-studded roster of guest cast featured in the new original series, “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder,” premiering with two episodes February 23 on Disney+. The images introduce us to characters voiced by Lizzo, Al Roker, Lamorne Morris, Lena Waithe, and more.
VIDEO: Disney+ Releases THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER Clip
Cast members reprising their roles from the original series include Kyla Pratt as Penny Proud, Tommy Davidson as Oscar Proud, Paula Jai Parker as Trudy Proud, JoMarie Payton as Suga Mama, Cedric the Entertainer as Uncle Bobby, Karen Malina White as Dijonay Jones, Soleil Moon Frye as Zoey Howzer, Alisa Reyes as LaCienega Boulevardez, and more.
VIDEO: Disney+ Shares THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER Trailer
The series features the voices of Keke Palmer, Billy Porter, Kyla Pratt, Tommy Davidson, Paula Jai Parker, JoMarie Payton, Cedric the Entertainer, Lizzo, Lil Nas X, Chance the Rapper, Normani, Leslie Odom Jr, Tiffany Haddish, Lena Waithe, Anthony Anderson, Gabrielle Union, Debbie Allen, Tina Knowles, Al Roker, and more.
VIDEO: Disney+ Shares PROUD FAMILY Reboot Trailer
It’s time to get loud with the Prouds in the trailer debut for “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.” The new series, based on the Disney Channel series from the 2000s, will feature some of music and entertainment's biggest names, including Keke Palmer; Lizzo; Lil Nas X; Chance the Rapper; Normani; Leslie Odom Jr.; & Tiffany Haddish.