Nick Cannon- The New CEO of A Network!

Yes, you read that title right... We just discovered that comedian and actor Nick Cannon has been appointed CEO of the new Teen Nick Network, (in the Nickelodeon family of networks) becoming the youngest television chairman in TV history. Cannon will be in charge of all of the new shows and development for the network. Congrats for the folks at VIACOM realizing that they have real talent right under their noses.

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Here is the official Press Release:

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, announced today that multi-talented, actor/comedian/artist/producer Nick Cannon, former Nickelodeon and MTV Networks star, returns to the Nickelodeon family as Honorary Chairman and development consultant for TEENick, it was announced today by Cyma Zarghami, President, Nickelodeon /MTVN Kids and Family Group.

The network’s groundbreaking two-year deal with Cannon, which begins immediately, positions him in front of the camera and behind the desk as Honorary Chairman of The N as it transforms into TEENick. In fourth quarter ‘09, The N will rebrand itself as TEENick, further developing and delivering on its mission of serving teens and tweens through programming reflecting the breadth and depth of “teendom.”

As TEENick’s Chairman, Cannon will serve as creative consultant and provide his vision on several projects for the teen network and its development slate. He will have a presence on-air, online and behind-the-scenes as he works closely with the network’s development and on-air teams to harness and execute new ideas across multiple platforms.

Cannon also will host and executive produce TEENick’s Halo Awards (working title), a new hour-long special celebrating ordinary teens who make a difference in the world. Production on TEENick’s Halo Awards is scheduled to commence this summer and the special will premiere winter 2009. In addition, Cannon will serve as executive producer on a new original two-hour TV movie for Nickelodeon which is currently in development.

The Halo Awards will feature Cannon and a roster of his celebrity friends who will travel around the country and surprise, recognize and celebrate ordinary teens who are doing extraordinary things for their community, in the hopes of inspiring and motivating a new generation of leaders.

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David Alan Grier's Chocolate News Cancelled

A few minutes ago we were given the news from Comedy Central that they have decided to end the run of David Alan Grier’s show Chocolate News. If you are unfamiliar with the show, it’s a magazine-show parody hosted by comedian David Alan Grier covering urban pop culture topics. If you happened to watch the Monday night episode of Dancing With the Stars Grier didn’t mention this news at all.

This news was released just several days after D.L. Hughley's CNN show D.L. Hughley Breaks The News being cancelled.

Besides the show Dancing With The Stars, Grier will be seen in the upcoming films Dance Flick (starring Damon Wayans Jr.) and Russ Parr’s new comedy film titled Something Like A Business (starring Kevin Hart, Chris Spencer, Clifton Powell and Earthquake).

Stand Up Flash Back- Bernie Mac At Def Comedy Jam

Here is Steve Harvey's first comedy performance on HBO's Def Comedy Jam. Please note there is EXPLICIT LANGUAGE!!!

Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence & Tracy Morgan's New Film

Its being reported today that Chris Rock has finally landed the two actors/comedians that he wanted in his new film titled Death at a Funeral. Rock was able to land Tracy Morgan and Martin Lawrence in this classic remake of the same name. Also joining the cast are Loretta Devine, Ron Glass, Danny Glover, Regina Hall, James Marsden, Zoe Saldana and Columbus Short.

The film is a comedy in which a funeral ceremony turns into a debacle of misplaced cadavers and family secrets. When things can't get any worse, a man arrives saying he's the dead man's gay lover and threatens blackmail.

Chris Rock, who also co-wrote the script, is producing with Sidney Kimmel, Share Stalling, Lawrence Malkin and William Horberg.

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Stand Up Flash Back- Bill Bellamy At Def Comedy Jam

Here is a classic stand up comedy performance from Bill Bellamy as this is his first televised appearance on HBO's Def Comedy Jam.

D.L. Hughley's CNN Show Over

As we reported several weeks ago, it looks like the word has become final; D.L. Hughley’s show D. L. Hughley Breaks The News that is currently on the CNN Network is being shut down. No word if it was because of the declining ratings that have happened to the show, or if it is because of Hughley’s family being in Los Angeles while he had to continue to tape the show in New York. We do know that CNN agreed to keep D.L. Hughley on staff in a new role where he will be a contributor for the network based in Los Angeles.

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Robin Williams To Have Heart Surgery

UPDATE: We have discovered that comedian Robin Williams will undergo surgery for an aortic valve replacement, according to reps for the tour. So he will be out from any performances that he may scheduled for film, and his Broadway show Weapons of Self-Destruction, have been postponed. The show is currently on an 80-city tour, the remaining dates of which have been pushed back until the fall with exact dates to be determined.

Stand Up Comedy Special- Lady Roz G

Here is a Stand Up Comedy Performance of Lady Roz G as she performs at the Urban Comedy Festival Laffapalooza in Atlanta. Please note EXPLICIT LANGUAGE!!!

Sherri Shepherd's New TV Comedy Show Finally Sees Daylight

Its being reported that comedian and Host of ABC's The View Sherri Shepherd is finally getting her comedy show on the air. The show (yet to be titled) was originally set to debut a little while ago on the CW Network sometime during last season. Since things at the network have changed and the CW deal didn’t move forward, Shepherd’s show is heading to Lifetime Television. The show is a network approved multicamera comedy pilot featuring the comedian as a woman who allows her husband's mistress and illegitimate child move in with them. The show is loosely based on Shepherd's own experiences.

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Morris Chestnut Jumps Back To TV

Actor Morris Chestnut is about to try his hand in television again as it’s being reported that he just landed a leading role in ABC's new science fiction re-make drama V from Warner Brothers. If you recall, the series V debuted as a special NBC mini-series in 1983 and later became a regular series for the network. The new V will not have the same characters, but the premise will be the same as aliens come to take over the planet and to many they appear as friendly beings, while secretly stealing our resources and capturing humans as food. Word is Chestnut will portray the boyfriend with a dark secret.

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Tyler Perry's New Deal With Lionsgate

We hear that Tyler Perry is still on a very successful run, as more good news was released to us today. It seems that film studio Lionsgate, with whom Perry has an excellent relationship with because they have released all of his films, today acquired rights to two more Perry films. The films, Why Did I Get Married Too and I Can Do Bad All by Myself will have Perry writing, directing and starring in both projects. All of this is on the heels of Perry’s latest film, Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail, lead the domestic box office the past two weekends as it has topped $65 million in its first 11 days of release.

In Perry’s new film actress Taraji P. Henson, (of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, fame which she was just nominated for an Oscar) is starring in the film which will be titled I Can Do Bad All by Myself. This film is based on Perry's play of the same name, and will begin shooting March 16th at Perry's studio complex in Atlanta and is set to be released Sept. 11th.

Perry’s other film Why Did I Get Married Too, (a sequel to 2007's Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married), has been set for release on April 2, 2010, the start of next year's Easter weekend.

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Comedian Robin Williams Hospitalized

CNN and other news outlets are reporting that comedian and actor Robin Williams is having heart health issues and shortness of breath, and was advised to take a week off from the 80-city tour of his one-man comedy show after the comedian experienced some health issues according.

Performances set for this week in three Florida cities -- Hollywood, Orlando and Tampa -- will be put off until later, Williams’ publicist said in a statement on Williams' Web site.

"Williams was experiencing shortness of breath and is currently being evaluated by doctors who are recommending a week of rest," the statement said.
Williams, 57, will return to the stage with his "Weapons of Self-Destruction" show in Jacksonville, Florida, next Wednesday night, it said.

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Stand-Up Flashback- Richard Pryor Live On Sunset Strip

Here is another portion of Richard Pryor's performance from Live On The Sunset Strip. Please note EXPLICIT LANGUAGE!!!

Comedian & Actor Brandon T. Jackson Lands Another Film

We just discovered that actor and comedians Brandon T. Jackson has just landed another new film. We hear that Jackson just recently signed on to star in the new film titled Percy Jackson as he will play Grover, a satyr.

The film is about a young boy discovers he's the descendant of a Greek god and sets out on an adventure to settle an on-going battle between the gods. The story kicks off with Percy becoming the prime suspect when Zeus' master lightning bolt is stolen. The boy has just 10 days to find and return the stolen property to bring peace to the warring gods.

In case you didn’t know, in Greek mythology, satyrs were a troop of male companions of Pan and Dionysus. They are often associated with sex drive and vase-painters often portrayed them with perpetual erect penises. So as you may know, this role should not be mistaken as The Donkey in Shrek. Our sources have told us that Jackson has several other projects on tap, and is very excited about this role.

The film will be directed by Chris Columbus (of The Harry Potter films) and produced by Fox 2000, and the studio is looking to place a number of big-name actors in the smaller roles of the gods. Production is scheduled to begin in April in Europe.

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