Will Packer Moves Forward With Stomp The Yard 2

We just discovered that Director and Producer Will Packer has begun pre-production on his new film Stomp The Yard 2, and the film starts shooting in October.

In this sequel we also discovered that the cast from the previous film- Columbus Short, Meagan Good, Ne-Yo, Brian White, Laz Alonso and Darrin Henson- are all expected to participate (along with a couple of new additions and a new story line) but featured as cameos in this film.

No word yet on what this film will be about, but we will have that info soon.

Missed the original film? Stomp The Yard, which debuted in 2007, was initially about a troubled 19-year-old street dancer from Los Angeles, who after the death of his younger brother, is able to bypass juvenile hall by enrolling in the historically black college named Truth University in Atlanta, Georgia. But his efforts to get an education and woo the girl he likes are sidelined when he is courted by the top two campus fraternities, both of which want and need his fierce street-style dance moves to win the highly coveted national step show competition.

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Steve Harvey's Book Gets A Film Role

It looks like Steve Harvey is still making some waves with his relationship book, Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man. It seems that Producer/DirectorWill Packer and Screen Gems thinks it will make a good film and approached Harvey about turning it into a film, and they are moving forward with the project.

In case you haven’t heard, Harvey wrote the book Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man as a book of advice for women seeking to better understand their male counterparts, an exercise inspired by a segment on Harvey's syndicated morning radio show.

We hear that Screen Gems is currently on the look out for writers for the new comedy that will revolve around an ensemble cast.

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Actress Vivica A. Fox Joins The Cast Of Pastor Jones

We just discovered some news from actress Vivica Fox as she has just inked a multi-episode deal to star in the upcoming series titled Pastor Jones. The deal, inked with Nulite Entertainment, calls for Ms. Fox to play Dr.Hunter, an ex-girlfriend of Pastor Jones', who recently joins Grace United Christian Church.
Nulite Entertainment will produce 75 episodes of the show, based on the popular character, Pastor Jones, played by actor Jean Claude LaMarre. Other talent includes Sheryl Lee Ralph, Clifton Powell, Paula Jai Parker and Marcello Thedford.

Since its debut in 2006, Pastor Jones, which stars LaMarre, has sold more than 2 million units on home video, grossing approximately $8 million in sales. The movies have amassed a large Christian following among African-American audiences with inspirational storylines, dealing with themes of abuse, infidelity, redemption and faith. Lamarre is now venturing into television with this new half hour comedy also entitled Pastor Jones. With an amazing cast and hilarious story lines, Lamarre is set to make his mark on the small screen.

An independent filmmaker, LaMarre has produced a successful string of straight-to-DVD hits targeting the urban market, including Gang of Roses, Nora's Hair Salon 1 and 2, and Brothers and Arms. Most recently, LaMarre has produced, directed and starred in the controversial Color of the Cross. He also owns and operates the website BlackChristianMovies.com, which is the leading subscription based Christian movie site on the internet.

VIBE Magazine Is Back!

We have just discovered that VIBE Magazine, which officially closed its doors on June 30th, has officially been resurrected. It seems that a group of investors named Intermedia Partners, a New York-based media industry private equity fund and its property, Uptown Media has put together a plan to bring the urban hip hop magazine back to the news stands.

First, we hear VIBE will initially relaunch on Vibe.com with the print edition appearing by the end of the year, followed by quarterly- or four times a year beginning in 2010.

Vibe's new leadership will include original Vibe team members Robert Miller and Leonard Burnett; Uptown Magazine Co-Founder Brett Wright and Blackrock Digital Partners Chris Smith and Parker McNaughton.

An important item to note is that despite Quincy Jones stating that he wanted to save the magazine, he is not involved in the new purchase.

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Here is the newest comedy and entertainment news, with our Host Rodney Perry and our guest host Rion Evans! This edition we have the latest news from Katt Williams, DL Hughkey, David E Talbert, Elise Neal and more! Plus Rodney Perry drops a bomb on us about the new Mo'Nique Show on BET! Check it out here

Behind The Scenes: An Interview With... Guy Torry

Up next we have another interview with comedian and this interview is with comedian and actor, writer Guy Torry (most recently of the film The Last Stand). Torry talks about what he feels like when he hits the stage and how most comedians really feel when they go on also. You can check out his latest performance on Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment on the Starz network.

Behind The Scenes: An Interview With... Brooklyn Mike

Here we have another interview with comedian, this time we have New York's ownBrooklyn Mike, who talks about what he feels like when he hits the stage. You can check out his latest performance on Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment on the Starz network.

Chris Rock's New Trailer For His Documentary Film

If you remember we reported several months ago comedic actor Chris Rock is taking a new venture- a new film titled Good Hair, to the big screen. Looks like Rock finally finished his documentary that examines the cultural pressures that forces black women into expensive, often painful methods to care for their hair. Rock said he first got the idea to explore the subject during a tour stop in Atlanta in the mid-1990s, when he came across a glitzy convention for black stylists known as the Bronner Brothers Hair Show.

The film follows Rock from the Bronner brothers show to neighborhood salons, businesses dealing in hair-care products and the streets of India, where the hair weave industry is rooted.

Rock recently screened the film at the Sundance Film Festival where it was received with an enthusiastic reception, bolstering his hopes that it can find a broad audience. Good Hair will be released in October in theaters.

Here is the trailer for the new film.

Actress Elise Neal Jumps Into Reality Television

We just discovered that actress Elise Neal (most famously of The Hughley's) has joined the ranks of actresses such as Vivica A. Fox with her own reality show titled Sexy, Single and Starving.

The new reality show also stars Claudia Jordan of NBC's Deal or No Deal and The Apprentice) and Melyssa Ford (of Days Of Wrath fame).

The show is based on the actresses and their plight in Hollywood of trying to land certain roles and the everyday life of being a star. We hear the show is set to premiere soon on cable television. Stay tuned as we will have more news on the show soon!

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DL Hughley Joins Jay Leno Show!

We just discovered that comedian DL Hughley will not only be working as a correspondent for CNN, but he was also recently added to the new Jay Leno Show this fall.

In case you didn’t know, NBC has announced that the new Jay Leno Show, set to air at the coveted 10PM slot Monday thru Friday, will feature Hughley and a cast of others as people on-the-street as comedy correspondents. Hughley will join comedians Mikey Day, Rachael Harris, Jim Norton, The Dan Band and NBC Nightly News’ Brian Williams to partake in news-based comedy segments.

If you were thinking that the show will be similar to Leno’s The Tonite Show, we hear that the format will be changed to include more comedy segments and comedy skits. Guests will be interviewed at the desk a la The Tonight Show, but the format will be shifted around so that there is a greater emphasis on comedy even though the desk will still be there and Leno will still be interviewing guests.

The new show is set to debut September 14th.

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Behind The Scenes: An Interview With... Gary Owen

Here is an interview with comedian Gary Owen, who has been mentioned in many Martin Lawrence rumors of a possible TV show. Anyway, Owen discusses his ritual and how he feels right before he takes the stage. You can check out his latest performance on Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment on the Starz network.

Behind The Scenes: An Interview With... Turae Gordon

Here is an interview with comedian Philly's own Turae Gordan, who discusses what it's like to take the stage and what he does to prepare before each set. You can check out his latest performance on Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment on the Starz network.

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.