Posts Tagged ‘jerry seinfeld’
Eddie Murphy in talks to do multimillion-dollar deal with Netflix
Eddie Murphy is set to land $70 million for a Netflix comedy special. The Nutty Professor actor recently admitted he is keen to return to stand-up comedy and sources told TMZ he’s in talks with the streaming service to record an unspecified number of specials for them. A $70 million is on offer, dwarfing the…
Read MoreChris Rock blasted for bantering with White comedians who used the N-word
Chris Rock made a career out of using comedy to examine the complexities of race in America. However, many in the Black community are furious at Rock for allowing White comedian, Louis C.K., to use the N-word in his presence. The incident occurred during a taping of HBO’s “Talking Funny” that featured Rock, Louis C.K.,…
Read MoreKevin Hart ‘lives, loves and laughs’ all the way to the bank
Kevin Hart, a la Chocolate Droppa, offered some sweet words and encouraging nuggets of wisdom during a brief chat with select media on October 2. In advance of his latest project, Kevin Hart: What Now? (which is in theaters October 14), we had the opportunity to get really intimate with the highest-paid comedian in the world. Hart has skyrocketed to the…
Read More‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’: President Obama and Jerry Seinfeld
Beyond a doubt President Barack Obama is the coolest to ever sit in the Oval Office. He was featured on “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” web-series hosted by superstar comedian Jerry Seinfeld. President Obama gives one of his best interviews and also drives a Corvette Stingray in true presidential style on the White House grounds.
Read MoreGeorge Wallace tells us what he really thinks about his ‘Unsung Hollywood’ episode
The amazing George Wallace will be honored with his own episode of “Unsung Hollywood” tonight on TV One. The show will follow his lengthy and highly successful career as a stand-up comedian, with his friends Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld singing his praises. Rolling out caught up with George Wallace in a phone interview to discuss…
Read More‘Unsung Hollywood’ episode featuring George Wallace airs Wednesday on TV One
Comedic legend George Wallace has been continuously named one of the greatest stand-up comedians in history by many of his peers, including his close friends Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld. In an effort to recognize his contributions to and longevity in the comedy world, he is being honored with his very own episode of TV…
Read MoreAmy Schumer and comedians who can’t be ‘edgy’ without racism
Amy Schumer proves that white feminist comediennes don’t have to understand much of anything about racism or race dynamics–just know what it means to be white and feminist and that’s good enough for their base
Read MoreDwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union host All-Star bowling event for Wade’s World Foundation
Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, Jerry Seinfeld, Katie Couric and more compete to raise money for Wade’s World Foundation. Check out the red carpet highlights and celebrity interviews.
Read MoreNas, Steve Stoute featured on ‘Tanning of America’ panel
New York City’s Paley Center was packed for the star-studded premiere of the first two parts of a four-part-documentary-series titled The Tanning of America: One Nation Under Hip Hop. The documentary, which is based on a book of the same, was followed by a panel including legendary Queens rapper Nas, O Magazine’s Editor-at-Large Gayle King, Civil Rights Activist Reverend Al Sharpton, FUBU’s founder Daymond John, director and former Yo! MTV Raps host, Fab Five Freddy, and the author and director of The Tanning of America, Steve Stoute.
Read MoreJerry Seinfeld’s comments: Black comedy and white privilege
Seinfeld came under scrutiny recently for his web series “Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee.” Currently in its third run, the show has noticeably focused on white males in terms of who has been featured. During a recent interview with Buzzfeed on “CBS This Morning,” the comedian snapped at the interviewer after he was asked about the lack of diversity amongst his chosen interviewees.
Read MoreTop 10 comedy clubs in the country
Laughter keeps you young… well that’s what I’ve heard! Humor and laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts your energy, diminishes pain and protects you from the damaging effects of stress. Best of all, this priceless medicine is fun, free and easy to use… Check out the top 10 comedy clubs in America. –Joi Pearson @JoiAPearson Above…
Read MoreWale felt ‘inferior’ to Jerry Seinfeld? ‘He’s white and he’s rich’
The MMG rapper was admittedly uncomfortable around the television icon.
Read MoreKim Kardashian, Whoopi Goldberg and Other Celebs React to Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy devastated the Caribbean and East Coast of the United States over the last few days, leaving nearly 50 dead in America, 69 dead in the Caribbean, 5.7 million without power and causing between $35 and $45 billion in losses for our country. Of course, several celebrities were affected by the storm and many…
Read MoreDonald Trump Shocks America, Turns Down Camera Time With David Letterman
There is not a camera in free world that Donald Trump doesn’t want to shove his face into and make love to. Until now. After being broiled by late-night talk show host David Letterman for his comical “birther” campaign against President Obama, Trump abruptly and – in accordance with his nature – rudely canceled his…
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