Rapper Bow Wow Joins New Ice Cube Comedy Film

Variety has confirmed a story that we told you about several months ago; it seems that director Ice Cube is back in the saddle with his new comedy film titled Lottery Ticket which we hear is going to star rapper Bow Wow. Several months ago we heard that the producers were looking at Tracy Morgan (who they later decided was too old for the part) and maybe even Brandon T. Jackson. Our sources say that the producers of the project Alcon Entertainment (Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove) along with Evolution partners Mark Burg,Oren Koules and Matt Alvarez of Ice Cube's production company, Cube Vision, decided to lean another way instead of the normal route of hiring an up- and-comer comedian as in the past.

The film Lottery Ticket revolves around a young man, portrayed by Bow Wow, living in the projects who has to survive a three-day weekend after his opportunistic neighbors find out he's holding a winning lottery ticket worth $350 million. The film will be directed by music video pro Erik White, who will make his feature directorial debut on the project, which is set to begin production in Atlanta in October.

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Humor Mill TV- Exclusive Interview With Director David E. Talbert

Here is an interview with Director, Producer and Writer David E. Talbert who is probably best known for his work in the gospel play circuit. Such plays as The Fabric Of A Man and Love In The Nick Of Tyme are his most recent work, plus Talbert has also produced a television reality show titled Black Stage, in which actors and singers compete to win a part in one of his plays. Talbert also recently directed the Ice Cube/Tracy Morgan/Katt Williams film First Sunday. Here is an interview with the director as he discusses his upcoming projects including his two new films and his newest play.

Tracy Morgan's Star Continues To Rise!

In case you haven't heard, comedic actor Tracy Morgan continues to shine in Hollywood, as he continues to put his problems of his past farther behind. Morgan, currently filming a comedy titled A Couple Of Dicks with Bruce Willis- which is about two cops whose adventures include locating a stolen baseball card, rescuing a woman, and dealing with gangsters and their laundered money -has several new films on his plate.

The new films titled Nailed and the other film Freshman Roommates looks like sure comedy hits. Nailed is an original political satire about a naive small town waitress who accidentally gets a nail buried in her head, causing erratic and outrageous behavior that leads her to Washington DC. There she falls for a dashing, but clueless, Congressman who searches for the courage to save her. The film stars Jessica Biel and Jake Gyllenhaal and will be released this fall.

Freshman Roommates is currently in the pre-development stages and Morgan was just recently cast in the film.

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TV One Jumps Into Reality Series With LisaRaye

We just discovered some news from TV One; we hear they are working on a new reality series featuring film and TV star LisaRaye who you may remember is also the former First Lady of the Turks and Caicos. The series will begin production this fall with filming scheduled to take place in Los Angeles and the Turks and Caicos, following LisaRaye as she works to rejuvenate her acting career and take charge of her personal life. It looks like they will broadcast eight 30 minute episodes will debut them in early 2010.

New Urban 3-D Animation Series Titled "Da Jammies" Launches!

Veteran television producer Ralph Farquhar and production partner Dwayne Corbitt of FarCor Studios recently announced a pact with distributor TF1 International for overseas distribution of their latest project Da Jammies, a new 3D animated music series, to the animation industry and fans during a panel presentation at the 2009 Comic-Con convention. TF1 will launch the series at the next MIPCOM and MIPCOM Junior World Entertainment Content Market in Cannes, France held October 3 – 9, 2009.

The producer of such Disney hits as The Proud Family and Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior, Farquhar’s ground-breaking new animated sitcom was developed in partnership with Toon Farm, LLC and is set to redefine the genre with its fresh new approach to quality urban family programming.

Combining hip-hop dance, music and fashion in a way never before seen in animation, Da Jammies follows five diverse ‘tweens from the suburbs who attend a performing arts middle school. Novelist, Dolla, MoMo, Seven and LaLa study singing, dancing and music in hopes of one day achieving their dreams of superstardom – and learn big life lessons along the way. Da Jammies tackles the sometimes difficult life lessons of growing up today, yet never loses its fun, engaging approach.

“The whole concept of urban family entertainment that reflects the lifestyle and musical tastes of multicultural families has been largely ignored by the industry,” said executive producer Farquhar. "We're programming for an underserved audience, armed with beats and stories that the entire family can sit down and enjoy together.”
Annabel Bighetti, Senior Executive VP Sales and Acquisitions for TF1 International stated, “We’re thrilled to offer to the international market this new 3D animation series about multicultural kids attending a performing arts middle school, who sing, dance, rap and dream of becoming famous.”

Domestically, the studio is in negotiations with several networks to air the 13-episode series. Viewers can log onto http://www.4kids.tv/da-jammies to watch a complete episode, give feedback and cast their votes to see Da Jammies on the CW 4 Kids programming lineup.

Da Jammies was developed by Ralph Farquhar and Dwayne Corbitt for FarCor Studios, created by Aulsondro “Novelist” Hamilton and William “Dolla” Chapman II and produced by Kathleen Zuelch.

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Comedian AJ Johnson Has Heart Attack in NY!

We just discovered that comedian and actor Anthony “AJ” Johnson probably best known from several films such as Friday, Players Club, I Got The Hook Up, House Party 1 and 2, and more, had a heart attack at LaGuardia Airport in New York yesterday on his way to a comedy show. Currently Johnson is resting comfortably Jamaica Hospital in Queens, NY. More news on this story as it develops.

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Behind The Scenes: An Interview With... Special K

Here is another interview from Behind-The Scenes- of Martin Lawrence's show titled Martin Lawrence Present 1st Amendment on Starz. This week's interview is with comedian Special K, check it out and tell us what you think and don't forget to check out the show Starz every Friday! Check out your local listings for time.

Late Nite's New Urban Look Coming Soon!

In case you haven’t heard the news, the Jay Leno Show set to premiere on NBC at 10 PM Monday thru Friday every night is not the only thing new this fall. This fall it looks like there will be a new crop of late night talk shows set to premiere similar to the year when The Orlando Jones Show launched on FX, or when Magic Johnson launched his talk show titled The Magic Hour and when the Keenan Ivory Wayans Show (Hosted by Wayans) and VIBE Magazine’s late night talk show (Hosted by comedian Chris Spencer then comedian Sinbad) all aired at the same time in 1998.

Well, this year it looks like there is a new crop of comics set to launch a new late night talker in the fall. First up is the George Lopez show titled Lopez Tonight, set to be broadcast on TBS with a launch date of Nov. 9th. Lopez's show will air weeknights at 11PM and will air a half-hour earlier than The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien and Late Show With David Letterman, and is strategically placed to begin as the new Jay Leno Show ends its national broadcast.

The next late night talker is from comedian Wanda Sykes, with her own show titled The Wanda Sykes Show, launches her own style of weekly talk show on Nov. 7th on FOX.

Finally, there is the show from BET titled The Mo’Nique Show hosted by the comedian and actress Mo’Nique. The show, beginning production in the next month or so, will air on BET this fall and will be set to air Monday thru Friday. No time yet set for when the show will be broadcast.

Hopefully this will not be a repeat of 1998 when all of the shows that year were cancelled because of weak ratings, or because of celebrity boycotts, which resulted in weak ratings for some shows. Anyway, one thing is for certain; we will be watching!

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Behind The Scenes: An Interview With... Ray Lipowski

Here is a behind-the scenes interview with comedian Ray Lipowski who is one of the comedians set to perform on Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Stand Up which is currently in the beginning of another season on the Starz Network. Check your local listings for the time in your area.

Katt Williams Cleared Of Gun Charge!

We have just discovered that comedian Katt Williams no longer has gun charges to worry about. The two weapons possession charges he faced in New York City have been rejected by the D.A. because of insufficient evidence. the charges -- filed against Katt back in November after cops allegedly noticed two guns in his car -- were dismissed because the D.A. wouldn't be able to prove them beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.

The Laz Alonzo Issue- Hollywood's Newest Top Dog!

This issue we interview actor Laz Alonso most notably known as the actor from This Christmas who Regina King had an "issue with", but also starred in Fast & Furious, Miracle At St. Anna's, and the new Avatar from Director James Cameron. Plus we give you an inside look at BET Awards Weekend, and there is a tribute to the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson. We have even more new features inside that you are not gonna want to miss! Check it out now by CLICKING THE COVER ON THE FAR RIGHT TO OPEN UP NEW ISSUE!

Katt Williams NOT Bankrupt- Bashed By Ex Employees!!!

After further investigation on the Katt Williams bankruptcy claim that was made to us, (and after additional due diligence by us as looking for the filings of the bankruptcy claims in the state of California) we recently discovered that the claims that were made to us by several former employees of Katt Williams were proven to be false.

Furthermore, our investigation has uncovered that these were individuals who set out to discredit Katt Williams, and for the purpose of our involvement in this matter we apologize on reporting this about Katt Williams, and also apologize for any harm this may have done to him or his family. We had the audacity to print this story that we thought was coming from reliable sources (as they were reliable in the past), so we’d better have the audacity to apologize.

Katt Williams Files For Bankruptcy!

In the long list of controversies surrounding Katt Williams, it looks like this following news might be a serious set back; we just discovered from several sources that comedian and actor Williams has filed for bankruptcy.

This is just some of the latest news that has developed from his camp. In the last 12 months Katt has made the news several times.

On Wednesday, November 5, 2008, he failed to appear as a scheduled guest on NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien. This was the first time this had happened on the show since its debut in 1993.

During the early morning of Thursday, November 6, 2008, Williams was arrested on weapons charges in midtown Manhattan after police say they pulled him over for driving a car without license plates. He was released on bail later that day in time for his show at Carnegie Hall.

The following day, at Williams' appearance at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Nov. 7, Katt announced that he would make his final stand up performance on December 31, 2008, citing wear and tear on the road, the need to keep his family together, and a desire to help young up-and-coming comedy acts get their start.

On December 31, 2008, while performing at a New Year's Eve show in Detroit, Katt Williams began to insult Steve Harvey (The Original Kings of Comedy) for calling himself an original king of comedy. Katt stated that Richard Pryor and Bill Cosby are the only original kings of comedy. He went on to say, "How can you be the original if you were not the first?"

Over the New Year weekend, Katt was slapped by a man at a club in Detroit while attempting to perform a freestyle. Katt claimed the altercation was over some jewels he was wearing.

Over the past several years, Katt Williams has been involved in several tours that have grossed over $50 million dollars and several months ago Katt turned down an offer from Comedy Central for over $50 million, not to mention his official retirement from doing stand up over the Christmas holidays.

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DL Hughley Lands A New Radio Show

Our sources have just revealed to us the comedian DL Hughley has landed a job on one of New York’s hottest radio station’s KISS FM.

Hughley joins the ranks of fellow comedian Rickey Smiley, J Anthony Brown, and Steve Harvey as being a comedian on the radio although his show will not be syndicated.

Hughely accepts the role on the radio right after his wildly controversial show on CNN titled D.L. Hughley Breaks The News was cancelled- on the heels of stating that the Republican National Convention “literally look[s] like Nazi Germany”. Word is Hughley also approached CNN about being permanently based in Los Angeles, where his family lives. To accommodate this, CNN agreed upon a new role where he will be a contributor for the network based in Los Angeles despite his show being cancelled.

With KISS FM it looks like Hughley will be broadcasting from Los Angeles.

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