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.

Katt Williams- The Candid Chronicles

Check out the latest issue right here. We interview Katt Williams where he discusses his retirement, his spat with Steve Harvey and now Jamie Foxx, plus he recaps his attack in Detroit. We also give you an inside look at a couple of new films and the latest comedy news. Also, check out our interview with Pastor Barry Lyons as we discuss if comedy saved the gospel industry. All of that and more! CLICK ON THE COVER ON THE RIGHT TO OPEN ISSUE!

The New A-Team Include Tyrese?

As we reported several weeks ago, Twentieth Century Fox has distributed the news to Variety that they have assembled a creative team to transform 1980s TV series The A-Team into a summer 2010 film. As we reported, Director John Singleton is out and the studio has set Joe Carnahan to direct and Ridley Scott to produce, with Tony Scott exec producing through their Scott Free banner.

You may also remember we reported that Singleton who used to be attached to this project had too many disagreements with the studio on the direction of the film and left the project, which opened the door for Joe Carnahan. Carnahan will team with Brian Bloom to polish a script by Skip Woods (of G.I. Joe: Rise Of The Cobra to be released this summer). The intention is to start production by June for a June 11, 2010, release.

Because Singleton dropped out of the film, Carnahan started over with not only a new script, but also a new cast. So because of this we hear that all of the talk for this being a starring vehicle for Tyrese Gibson have now ended- for now.

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