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Dave Chappelle has tested positive for coronavirus. The 47-year-old comedian has canceled four of his comedy gigs in Texas after discovering he has contracted COVID-19, though his representative told TMZ that he hasn’t yet experienced any symptoms. Chappelle had performed his first show in Texas on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, but has now pulled out…

Funnyman Mike Epps had a rough Christmas, revealing on Instagram that he lost his mother, Mary Reed. While he didn’t give her cause of death, he remembered his 77-year-old mother fondly. “Rest in paradise mama thank you for all the lessons and life it’s self you fought hard baby because of you I will never…

HBO Max has agreed to remove Dave Chappelle’s “Chappelle’s Show” by the end of the year. Bosses at the streaming service spoke with the comedian and agreed to his request that the streaming service remove the program because of a “very unique and specific and emotional issue.” Casey Bloys, chief content officer of HBO and…

Comedian and actor Sinbad, born David Adkins, is currently recovering from a stroke, per a recent report from his family provided to the Associated Press. A portion of the statement read, “it is out of sincere love that we share Sinbad, our beloved husband and father, is recovering from a recent stroke. Sinbad is a…

Chris Rock explained why he hates “all civil rights movies” during an interview on the “How I Feel” podcast with Neal Brennan. The 55-year-old comedic actor says, while he appreciates the effort that goes into making the films, he despises the fact that most of them are sanitized versions of what actually took place during…

Rapper Boosie spoke out to defend Bill Cosby after a new mug shot of the incarcerated comedian went viral. On Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, an image of a disheveled Cosby was shared a significant number of times on social media. The photo caused some to have empathy for Cosby, 83, as he serves time in prison.…

Kevin Hart’s wife Eniko showed off the couple’s newborn for their fans on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. Eniko Hart, 36, posted the first photo of their days-old daughter, Kaori Mai Hart, for her 3.4 million followers on Instagram. The mother is cradling her daughter who is outfitted in white and wrapped in a blanket. She…

Clint Coley is a comedian, actor and producer who is exploring the cultural world of spades and bringing it to life. Coley, who was taught the strategic card game as a child, has grown up to become a spades connoisseur. His love for the game has inspired him to create a new Facebook Watch series…

Kevin Hart will always speak out “on behalf of” his true friends. The 41-year-old star — who has defended Ellen DeGeneres amid her workplace investigation and Nick Cannon after he made anti-Semitic comments on his “Cannon Class” podcast — has opened up about his decision to publicly back the pair during their recent controversies. Hart told…

Katt Williams has always found ways to use comedy as a tool to speak the truth as he sees it when it comes to race in America. On Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, the comedian teamed up with the clothing brand Supreme for a new commercial where Williams took aim at the U.S. president, COVID-19 and…

Actress and comedian Farah “Cocoa” Brown was born to make people laugh. The Newport News, Virginia, native uses her humor to uplift and educate. Her TV and film credits include Tyler Perry’s “For Better or Worse,” Lakeview Terrace, Single Moms Club, and more. She has done top-rated comedy shows on BET’s “Comic View” and “Showtime…

The worsening matter of the COVID-19 pandemic was driven home forcefully and poignantly by comedian Rodney Perry as the veteran star comedian spoke to his fans from his bed in ICU.

While we are sending actor and comedian Marlon Wayans happy birthday wishes we are also sending he and his entire family condolences on the passing of his mother, Elvira Wayans. The matriarch to the Wayans family of comedic geniuses was 81-years-old. Her children Keenan, Damon, Shawn, Marlon, Dwayne, Kim, Nadia, Elvira, Diedre, and Vonnie, have…

Whether she’s making us reflect on our friendships with her role as Molly on “Insecure” or making us laugh with her HBO comedy special “Momma I Made It,” Yvonne Orji always brings us joy. The Nigerian actress, who is known for switching up her hairstyles from braids, to bobs, to long, to color, always comes…

Vena “Pretty Vee” Excell is a comedian, actress and entrepreneur who has quickly made a name for herself. Her comical Instagram skits have helped her rise to social media fame, amassing over 4M followers. The Miami native continued her career by securing her spot a cast member on Nick Cannon’s popular TV show “Wild ‘N…

Kings of Comedy alum D.L. Hughley told his fan base that he learned that he had contracted the coronavirus after he fainted at his stand-up show and was rushed to the hospital. Publicist Yvette Shearer for Los Angeles native Darryl Lynn Hughley initially told CNN the 57-year-old comedic actor and former host of BET’s “Comic…

Baldhead Phillips is a keep-it-real comedian hailing from the South Side of Chicago. As a young child, he used comedy as an escape from traumatic situations. His comedic style is upfront and to the point. He touches on the reality of being a young man growing up in tough circumstances while also understanding that the…

Doug E. Doug is an actor and comedian who has been in the industry for three decades. During his career, the Brooklyn native, whose real name is Douglas Bourne, has also established himself as writer and producer with a flair for both comedy and drama. His acting career began with his debut role in the…

Kevin Hart surprised a doctor working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like many celebrities took part in the All-In Challenge — where stars have been offering prizes or the opportunity for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in return for a charity donation — the Night School star offered one lucky fan the chance to have…

As Zoom calls and other forms of technology become our daily norm for working from home, many people are adjusting to the shift and learning how to use different applications. Every day people are rolling out of bed in their sweatpants, gowns, underwear, or nothing at all, as they get dressed from the waist up…