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New Comedy Festival LIL RHODY LAUGH RIOT Set To Launch In Providence In March

Rhode Island, get ready to roll in the aisles – literally. The VETS has announced Lil Rhody Laugh Riot, a brand-new four-day comedy festival that will be taking over the Capital City from Thursday, March 27 through Sunday March 30, 2025.

SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST Season 2 in Production With Michelle Buteau, Tasha Smith, & More

Netflix has confirmed that Michelle Buteau, Tasha Smith, Tone Bell, Liza Treyger, Peppermint, and Marouane Zotti will return to the comedy series Survival of The Thickest Season 2, which is now in production in New York. Tasha Smith will also shift from a recurring character to a series regular and will direct 2 episodes. 

Video: See Jessica Alba in First Trailer for Netflix's TRIGGER WARNING

Netflix has released the first trailer for the upcoming film Trigger Warning, an action thriller featuring Jessica Alba. Special Forces commando Parker is on active duty overseas when she gets called back to her hometown with the tragic news that her father has suddenly died. Now the owner of the family bar, Parker reconnects with her former boyfriend-turned-sheriff Jesse, his hot-tempered brother Elvis, and their powerful father Senator Swann, as she looks to understand what actually happened to her dad. Watch the new trailer now!

Photos: Take a Look at New Photos for Upcoming Netflix Film TRIGGER WARNING

Netflix has released first-look photos for the upcoming film Trigger Warning, an action thriller featuring Jessica Alba. Special Forces commando Parker (Alba) is on active duty overseas when she gets called back to her hometown with the tragic news that her father has suddenly died. Now the owner of the family bar, Parker reconnects with her former boyfriend-turned-sheriff Jesse (Mark Webber), his hot-tempered brother Elvis (Jake Weary) and their powerful father Senator Swann (Anthony Michael Hall), as she looks to understand what actually happened to her dad.

Outside Joke: The Hub of Netflix is a Joke Fest Lineup Announced

Discover the lineup for Netflix's comedy festival, OUTSIDE JOKE. Get ready for a laughter-filled event as Netflix brings together the biggest names in comedy. The lineup includes Fred Armisen, Freddie Gibbs, Janelle James, Leslie Jones, Michelle Buteau, Reggie Watts, drag icons Alyssa Edwards, Jimbo, Latrice Royale and Trixie Mattel, and more.

THE COLOR PURPLE Tops NAACP Image Award Nominations - Full List of Nominees!

The NAACP Image Award Nominations have been announced, with The Color Purple leading with a total of 16 nominations, with nods for Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and more. Check out the full list of nominations now!

The Den Theatre to Present Comedian Michael Yo on The Heath Mainstage in March

The Den Theatre will present comedian Michael Yo for two stand-up performances on Friday, March 31 at 7:15 pm and Saturday, April 1 at 7:15 pm on The Heath Mainstage.

Comedian Michael Yo to Perform at The Den Theatre in March

The Den Theatre will present comedian Michael Yo for two stand-up performances on Friday, March 31 at 7:15 pm and Saturday, April 1 at 7:15 pm on The Heath Mainstage.

Tasha Smith & Tone Bell Join Michelle Buteau in SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST on Netflix

Tasha Smith and Tone Bell will Michelle Buteau in Netflix's new Survival of the Thickest series. Survival of the Thickest centers on Mavis Beaumont (Michelle Buteau). Black, plus-size and newly single (not by her choice!), Mavis unexpectedly finds herself having to rebuild her life as a struggling stylist.

Geffen Playhouse Announces $25MM Endowment Campaign and Raises $1MM at Annual Fundraiser

Geffen Playhouse celebrated its 25th Anniversary and raised $1 million for the theater’s education, community engagement and artistic initiatives at its signature Backstage at the Geffen annual fundraiser held June 4, it was announced today. 

Gilda's Laughfest Opens Volunteer Registration

Celebrating 12 years of Laughter for the health of it, Gilda's LaughFest is in need of volunteers to support this year's festival set for March 16-20. There are many ways volunteers can help leading up to and during the festival. There is no minimum requirement in terms of amount of time or number of events needed to volunteer. 

Gilda's Laughfest Adds Brent Morin, Pop Scholars And More To 2022 Festival Line-up

Gilda's LaughFest, the nation's first community-wide celebration of “laughter for the health of it,” has added several artists and shows, including Brent Morin, star of NBC's show Undateable and Netflix's Merry Happy Whatever, to the March 16–20 community-wide festival of laughter.

Gilda's LaughFest Begins To Roll Out Artists Announcements For 2022 Festival

Gilda’s LaughFest, presented by Gun Lake Casino, today announced some of the headliners participating during LaughFest’s festival, March 16-20. Additionally, Justin Willman, magician, comedian and creator of Netflix’s Magic for Humans, will perform during Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids’ 20th anniversary Red Door Gala on March 15.

Backstage At The Geffen Raises More Than $1 Million For Arts & Education

The evening of unscripted, unannounced storytellers and performers was hosted by comedian, actor, writer and producer Tone Bell and featured personal behind-the-scenes anecdotes from a lineup of surprise celebrity guests including Kenya Barris, Jon M. Chu, Sharon Lawrence and French Stewart.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Suzan-Lori Parks-Penned THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY on Hulu

Hulu announced today that the streaming platform has acquired the U.S. rights to Lee Daniels’ THE UNITED STATES vs. BILLIE HOLIDAY, which will debut as a Hulu Original film on Hulu on February 26, 2021. Sierra/Affinity will continue to handle international sales on the film.

Tone Bell Developing New CBS Comedy

Deadline reports that Cedric the Entertainer, Craig Gerard, and Matt Zinman will produce a new comedy at CBS, possibly starring 'Fam' actor Tone Bell.

CBS Grabs New Mother-Daughter Comedy

Deadline reports that CBS has taken on a put pilot from the creator and executive producer of their comedy series 'Fam.' Corinne Kingsbury also created CBS's In The Dark.

NBC Names Mike E. Winfield Winner of 2019 StandUp NBC Competition

NBC has named comedian Mike E. Winfield as the winner of its 15th annual StandUp NBC competition, the network's annual nationwide search for comedians of diverse backgrounds. Winfield has been awarded a talent holding deal with NBCUniversal and a headlining spot at the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) annual convention where he will perform for talent bookers from across the country. He will also headline the regional semi-finalist showcases for the 2019 StandUp NBC competition.

Showtime Presents Comedy Special, TONE BELL: CAN'T CANCEL THIS

Comedian Tone Bell takes the stage in his first stand-up special, TONE BELL: CAN'T CANCEL THIS, premiering on Friday, February 22 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME on-air, streaming and on demand. In the hour-long special filmed at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theater in Dallas, Bell simply wants to live in a world where Alaska is cold, student loans are paid and jelly is free. He has finally found the one place his uncompromising view of this unfair world can't be stopped. 

VIDEO: CBS Shares Behind The Scenes Clip From New Comedy FAM, Starring Nina Dobrev & Tone Bell

Go behind the scenes of the new sitcom Fam, with insights from stars Nina Dobrev (Clem), Tone Bell (Nick), Odessa Adlon (Shannon), Gary Cole (Freddy), and Executive Producer Corinne Kingsbury. Watch the series premiere of Fam on Thursday, Jan. 10 at 9:30/8:30c on CBS and CBS All Access.