Black Dynamite Gets A Summer Release

There was some more news sent to us today about the Black film, Black Dynamite which was screened at the Sundance Film Festival this year. We hear that the action/comedy film looks like they will be having a summer release, moving the film up from the expected release of in the fall. Word also has it that since the screening at Sundance, the film has picked up a buzz and is expected to meet opening weekend expectations (which we have NO idea of the dollar amount because no one will speculate to us).

The film Black Dynamite is the story of 1970s African-American action legend Black Dynamite. The film description states that The Man killed his brother, pumped heroin into local orphanages, and flooded the ghetto with adulterated malt liquor. Black Dynamite was the one hero willing to fight The Man all the way from the blood-soaked city streets to the hallowed halls of the Honky House.

Black Dynamite stars Michael Jai White (of Spawn fame), Kym Whitley, Salli Richardson, John Salley, Miguel Nunez, Jr., Chris Spencer, Brian McKnight, Arsenio Hall, and Tommy Davidson, just to name a few.

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Black Dynamite Movie Trailer

Here is the trailer of the comedy/action film Black Dynamite which stars Michael Jai White (of Spawn fame), Kym Whitley, Salli Richardson, John Salley, Miguel Nunez, Jr., Chris Spencer, Brian McKnight, Arsenio Hall, and Tommy Davidson, just to name a few.

Comedian Chris Rock Being Sued!

We just discovered that comedian and actor Chris Rock is about to be sued in civil court. It seems that it all stems from model Monica Zsibrita, the same woman who had filed a civil suit against Rock, alleging he raped her and fathered her child. After taking not one but two DNA tests, it was proven that Rock wasn’t the father, and no formal charges were ever filed on the sexual assault allegation. At that time Rock was not only facing the possibility of fathering the child, but Zsibrita also wanted to file sexual assault charges, and thanks to the tests, nothing every materialized from this allegation.

Well word has just reached us that Rock now has new problems with this woman. A Los Angeles judge has reopened the case after Zsibrita decided to slam Rock for alleged breach of contract. It seems that Rock and Zsibrita came to a secret settlement in 2000 about the baby, as Rock had feared he MIGHT have been the father. But then Rock talked about this situation on a 2004 appearance on The Howard Stern Show. Zsibrita claims that this was in violation of the confidentially agreement, which was part of the pair’s settlement. The exact comments; “Someone who was not pregnant with my child claimed to be pregnant with my child and requested large sums of money. I’m here as a free man. I didn’t do anything wrong.” No word yet on this situation, but as this story develops we will fill you in.

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Stand Up Flash Back- Chris Tucker At Def Comedy Jam

Here is Chris Tucker's first comedy performance on HBO's Def Comedy Jam. Please note, very EXPLICIT LANGUAGE!!!

Stand Up Flash Back- Jamie Foxx At HBO's Def Comedy Jam

Here is one of Jamie Foxx's first performances on HBO's Def Comedy Jam. Please note EXPLICIT LANGUAGE!!!

Eddie Murphy To Play Richard Pryor Film Confirmed

As we reported several weeks ago, it is now being confirmed by the studio that Eddie Murphy will star in the Richard Pryor biopic that will be titled Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said? for director Bill Condon. We just heard that Murphy will wave his usual eight-figure fee, and that there will be parts for four of Pryor’s wives and a part for someone who will play Redd Foxx.

We also hear that filming is going to begin later this year and will be released in 2010.

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Classic Stand-Up Comedy Performance- Sommore

Here is a clip of Sommore from here classic stand-up performance from The Queens Of Comedy Tour and Film. Please note EXPLICIT LANGUAGE!!!

Is Everybody Hates Chris Done?

Looks like its’ going to be bad news for Chris Rock’s show titled Everybody Hates Chris that is currently on the CW Network. Unless, the network decides at the last minute to change it’s mind because of a write-in campaign by fans, the show will not be renewed. The show debuted to much critical fan fare in 2005, and was nominated for several Emmys, Golden Globes and Image Awards, while taking home 5 Image Awards.

The show Everybody Hates Chris is about Chris Rock's life as 13 year old and how he thought being a teenager was going to be fun when it turns out that it wasn't what he expected it to be and it shows on how he grew up in Brooklyn, New York with his younger brother and sister and his strict, hard-working parents. The show stars Tyler James Williams, Terry Crews, Tequan Richmond, Tichina Arnold and Imani Hakim.

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Classic Stand-Up Comedy Performance- Tony Rock

Here is the first comedy stand-up performance by Tony Rock, making his first appearance on HBO's Def Comedy Jam.

Comedy Jumps On Gospel Music Channel

A few weeks ago we reported that comedian Jonathan Slocumb was about to drop his new clean comedy show on BET J titled Ha! Stand-up for Clean Comedy. Well, it seems that since the BET network is now launching a gospel comedy version titled BET Gospel Comic View - A Time to Laugh, (and it will be hosted by Gospel singer Vickie Winans) it seems there is no room for the new Jonathan Slocumb show. So, this means that the show had to move, and it did to the Gospel Music Channel. The new comedy show will debut on March 7th. The new family friendly series will feature stand-up comics, sketches, and bits from the clean comedy scene. Ha! will be hosted by Slocumb, who frequently opens for Bill Cosby. So far, we hear the line-up will feature comedians Lisa Alvarado, Michael Joiner, Leighann Lord, Horace “HB” Sanders, Angel Gaines, Taylor Mason, Ron G.,and Ron Baker Jr. Ha! will debut as a special on Sat. March 7 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT and will then be seen as shorts interspersed throughout the GMC schedule.

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Ghostbusters 3 Moving Closer To A Reality

After speaking with our friends and a couple of other sources we have, we hear that Dan Aykroyd confirmed that Ghostbusters 3 is moving forward as we reported several weeks ago. No word yet on the script, but Aykroyd did say the script is in the final stages, and the producers have been in serious discussions to either re-launch the franchise or to tell another story that would include all of the original cast members. Also, the Producers face another challenge of trying to get everyone back on board for the film. The original cast starred Aykroyd with Bill Murray, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis and Ernie Hudson.

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The Film Push Changes It's Name

We just discovered more news from the Lee Daniels-directed film titled Push. It seems that the film is going to have a name change from its current title and be renamed Precious, after the film's lead character. Currently the film is trying to be distinguished from the current Dakota Fanning and Djimon Hounsou film of the same name.

As we told you a couple of weeks ago Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry will team up to help promote the film through their respective film companies, Harpo Films and 34th Street Films. The film became only the third film in Sundance Film Festival history to win the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Awards in the U.S. Dramatic Competition last month.

The film stars comedian Mo’Nique, newcomer Gabourey “Gabby” Sidibe, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz.

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Chris Spencer- Classic Stand-Up Performance

Here is a classic stand up performance from comedian Chris Spencer, probably best known as the original host of VIBE's late night talk show.

BET's Comic View Is Changing Again!

We hear that Black Entertainment Television is beginning a new venture with their classic comedy show Comic View. Word is that BET is now switching from Comic View- One Mic Stand to a new Gospel Comic View yet to be titled, as they will begin taping in March. No word yet who BET has chosen as the new host but as we find out we will let you know.

***********UPDATE!!!!!!*********************

We just discovered that the name of the new show will be titled BET Gospel Comic View - A Time to Laugh and it will be hosted by Gospel singer Vickie Winans.

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Hart To Hart- Comedy's First Family!

This issue we interview comedy's first family- The Hart's! Thanks to Torrei Hart jumping into the world of stand up comedy, she now joins her husband Kevin Hart as a stand-up comic. So we decided to interview them, plus we interviewed Christopher Williams, comedian Tiffany Haddish, and we examine the career of Keshia Knight Pulliam and more! Check out the latest issue! JUST CLICK ON COVER TO THE RIGHT TO OPEN!!!

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The Kevin & Torrei Hart Interview

Here is the complete interview we conducted with Kevin and Torrei Hart, as they discuss their careers and juggling family life and being comedy's first family!

New Ice Cube & Mike Epps Film Pushed Back

We just heard that the new film written by and starring Ice Cube and Mike Epps titled Janky Promoters which was scheduled to be released this March, has been pushed back to a July release date. No official word from the studio on which exact date but it has been confirmed that the film was pushed to July.
Janky Promoters is about two shady concert promoters (Cube and Epps) get into hot water when their chance to book a superstar rapper goes awry. The film also stars Tamala Jones, Glenn Plummer and comedians Lil JJ and Tiffany Haddish.

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Comedian Tony Rock Arrested

After hearing these reports, we had to confirm that the following story was true, and it was. We discovered the report that comedian and actor Tony Rock was arrested. Rock was arrested early Thursday for suspicion of driving under the influence. Word is Rock was pulled over on the 101 Freeway for speeding at around 2:40 a.m., but California Highway Patrol officers say he showed signs of intoxication. After failing field sobriety tests, Rock was arrested and taken to jail. He left a short time later after posting $5,000 bail, the Web site reported.
Rock currently has his own sketch comedy series The Tony Rock Project on MyNetworkTV and is working on a new website project, a new radio project and a possible return to network television.

Stand-Up Flashback- Richard Pryor Live On Sunset Strip

Here is a clip of a comedy classic favorite, Richard Pryor Live On Sunset Strip during the taping of this 1982 classic.

A Response From TV One Denying Bankruptcy Claim

Today we received an email from the TV One Network disputing the claims that they were filing for bankruptcy. Also the network claims that the closing of their Los Angeles offices was a move that they chose to do, and they are still striving in this tough economic market. Despite their claim, we believe our source is very credible and we would have not printed this story otherwise. Stay tuned for more from this story as we will investigate further into this claim.

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Martin Lawrence New Prince Of Zamunda?

Our sources have discovered that actor and comedian Martin Lawrence is about to tackle a film with similar traits to Eddie Murphy's Coming To America. We hear that production company Alcon Entertainment has acquired the film Back to America, a film that is about a working-class man from Queens who discovers he is heir to the throne of an African country and travels there to claim his birthright.

In Coming To America, Murphy, playing the Royal Prince of Zamunda, came to the United States to seek his bride.

Lawrence will produce the film via his Runteldat Entertainment banner alongside Alcon.

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Another Black Network Bites The Dust

Our sources have just confirmed to us that the newest Black Network on the block- and a network that was making a serious challenge to their rival Black Entertainment Television- is about to officially file for bankruptcy. We hear that the TV One is not only about to file, but they have already laid off numerous staff employees and shut down their offices in Los Angeles. No official word has yet to be released from their parent company Radio One, but when news breaks we will fill you in.

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Richard Pryor Story Coming Closer To Life

We just discovered that the Richard Pryor story is coming closer to the big screen as actor and comedian Eddie Murphy is in the final stages to play the comedy veteran. We have also discovered that this role is mostly a dramatic role, and that Murphy is extremely anxious to bring it to the big screen. We also discovered that the script is done, and other members of the cast are being gathered for the various roles.

More from this story as it develops.

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Here is a clip of comedian and actor Eddie Murphy's first HBO stand-up special titled Delirious, which was first broadcast in 1983. Please note EXPLICIT LANGUAGE!!!

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Bay Area Black Comedy Finalists Announced

This past weekend the finalists were announced at the Bay Area Black Comedy Competition and Festival 2009 held in Oakland, produced by Full Circle Entertainment. We hear that Marcus Combs, Mike E. Winfield,, Kareem Greene, Damon Rozier, D.C. Ervin, and Jason Andors all made the final cut. Stay tuned for the winner to be announced in April!

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Stand Up Flash Back- Dave Chappelle At Def Poetry Jam

Here is a quick video clip of Dave Chappelle at Def Poetry Jam, right after his infamous trip to Africa when he got that offer from Comedy Central.

Stand-Up Flashback- Cedric The Entertainer & Jamie Foxx At Laffapalooza

We decided to start to give you a couple of comedy stand-up flash backs, and first up is a look at an impromptu performance with Jamie Foxx and Cedric The Entertainer.

Cedric The Entertainer Back On TV & New Film

We just discovered from Cedric The Entertainer that his TV show he has been developing has finally landed on TV, and his film with George Lopez is finally under way also.

We hear that ABC has moved forward on his TV show titled The Law, which is a new comedy pilot that features Cedric the Entertainer as its star and executive producer. The Law revolves around reserve police officers for the LAPD who balance their full-time off-duty lives with the excitement of being weekend cops. It should be noted that this is not the show that Ced filmed last pilot season for ABC that also starred Regina Hall. That show never made its broadcast debut.

The film that stars Ced and Lopez, yet to be titled, is about two warring fathers dealing with their children who fell in love and the conflicts that come about from two families with different nationalities. That film should get underway by the end of the year for MGM.

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A Black Version Of Ocean's 11 Coming To Life?

As we previously reported several months ago, the black version of Ocean’s 11 is looking like its coming to the big screen, as it’s tentatively titled The Trump Heist. We discovered today that the films producers are moving one step closer to making this film a reality. We hear that the film’s producers are preparing to make offers to stars Eddie Murphy, Chris Tucker, Chris Rock, Cedric The Entertainer, Dave Chappelle and Mike Epps just to name a few. We also hear that Director Brett Ratner is still attached to the film and preparations are for this film to start pre-production at the end of the summer with hopes for the film to be out early next year.

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Snoop Doggy Dogg Jumps Into Comedy

It has been confirmed to us that the report that is being circulated about Snoop Doggy Dogg is true; the rapper has inked a multi-platform deal with MTV that involves a comedy variety show, a new album, and inclusion in the Rock Band video game franchise.

Snoop's new show is premiering on Feb. 17th at 9 p.m., as he will host the weekly titled Dogg After Dark. The show which will feature celebrity interviews, sketch comedy and musical performances. MTV plans to run the show for seven consecutive Tuesdays.

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Comedian Rodney Winfield Passes Away

It has been confirmed to us today that veteran comedian and actor Rodney Winfield has passed away today due to complications with his kidneys. No word yet on exactly what sort of ailment he had, but it has been confirmed that he passed away today. Winfiled was probably best known for his perfomance in Talking Dirty After Dark and Dead Presidents. Winfield was 76 years old.

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Is Katt Williams Thinking He Is Going To Prison?

In part 2 of our interview with comedian Katt Williams, he discusses his current projects he has coming up for his fans. But most importantly, see his reaction when he is asked about his upcoming court case. For those of you who do not know, Williams is facing a second gun charge, and this charge is from his arrest in New York. Katt also discusses in great detail EXACTLY what happened the night he was attacked in Detroit by a "fan" who walked up to him and slapped him. What was his real reaction? CLICK TO THE RIGHT TO SEE THE VIDEO INTERVIEW!
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Katt Disses Steve Harvey & Jamie Foxx

As we stated in our current issue of the Humor Mill Magazine, Katt Williams talks about his spat with Steve Harvey and he adds Jamie Foxx into the mix, plus he talks about his retirement. Well, here is the video... CLICK TO THE RIGHT TO SEE THE VIDEO INTERVIEW!
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Oprah & Tyler Want Push!

We just heard from our sources that it is being reported studio Lionsgate has acquired Sundance Film Festival winner Push: Based on the Novel by Sapphire. We hear that Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry will team up to help promote the film through their respective film companies, Harpo Films and 34th Street Films.
As we previously reported, the film titled Push, directed by Lee Daniels (of Monster’s Ball fame) from an adapted script by Damien Paul, became only the third film in Sundance history to win the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Awards in the U.S. Dramatic Competition last month.
The film stars comedian Mo’Nique, newcomer Gabourey “Gabby” Sidibe, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz.
Push revolves around an overweight, illiterate African-American teen in Harlem who is about to give birth to her second child when she is accepted into an alternative school.