Chris Rock On Humor Mill TV!

We got a chance to catch up with comedian Chris Rock to discuss his upcoming film Death At A Funeral and his brother Tony Rock's new comedy special that aired on Comedy Central. Rock also discusses his future projects and more! Check out the hilarious interview!

Caught On Tape- Rickey Smiley At NBA All Star Weekend!

We got a quick shout out from comedian Rickey Smiley at NBA All Star Weekend, behind the scenes at the Shaq Comedy All Stars Comedy Show! Very Funny!

Mike Epps To Tape Another Comedy Stand-Up Performance!

We just discovered that comedian Mike Epps is about to hit the stage again, except this time in Los Angeles and it's to tape another comedy special!

It seems that Epps is following up his Under Rated and Never Faded stand up performance for cable with a new special, as he partnered with AEG Live, Shaq Entertainment & Bud Light with the show to be produced and promoted by Codeblack Entertainment.

So far, this special is shaping up to be a "Mike Epps and Friends" type of comedic performance, as Epps will be presenting several comedians on stage before he hits the stage.

Stay tuned for more info on this, but if you are interested in purchasing tickets for this event and you are in the Los Angels area please visit http://www.clubnokia.com/eventdetail.php?id=26506 for more information.

Next up for Mike Epps is the film Lottery Ticket with Ice Cube, Brandon T. Jackson and Bow Wow coming to theaters soon.

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JB Smoove To Host New Simmons/Lathan Comedy Special!

As we originally hinted at a couple of weeks ago, it seems that Comedy Central has ordered a six-episode half-hour, urban and hip hop stand-up series from Russell Simmons and Stan Lathan, it was announced today by Elizabeth Porter, senior vice president, specials and talent, of Comedy Central. The multicultural series hosted by JB Smoove, ("Curb Your Enthusiasm") will shoot in Los Angeles on February 24 and 25 at the El Rey Theater and is set to premiere this summer.

"We've been trying to get into business with Russell and Stan for a while now and this new stand-up series is an exciting first venture for us to partner with them," said Porter. "As someone who was a huge fan of 'Def Comedy Jam,' working alongside these two incredible visionaries on this series has been nothing short of amazing. With JB Smoove as our front man and all the fresh faces that Russell and Stan have discovered for the show, we'll be giving our viewers something really awesome each week."

"'Def Comedy Jam' made a significant contribution to American pop culture by introducing so many superstars," said Simmons. "Now, with Comedy Central as our new partner, we're poised to present the next generation of star talent."

Executive produced by Simmons and Lathan, the unique stand-up show with a hip hop vibe, hosted by JB Smoove will reflect the urban culture of today's youth through stand-up comedy. Each episode will consist of three up-and-coming comics and will feature music created by DJ Cassidy.

Simmons and Lathan originally partnered in 1989 to create one of the most successful franchises in entertainment, the HBO's "Def Comedy Jam" series, which started the careers of some of today's biggest talents including, Chris Tucker, Dave Chappelle, Martin Lawrence, Bernie Mac, Steve Harvey, Mo'Nique and more. Together, they co-own The Simmons Lathan Media Group, a film and television production and acquisitions company that develops and distributes urban content across a variety of media platforms.

They currently executive produce the MTV hit reality shows, "Run's House," "Daddy's Girls," as well as "Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices" for HBO. Their film credits include co-executive producing "Waist Deep," "Gridlock'd" and "The Show." In 2002, the partnership was honored with their first Peabody® Award for their "Def Poetry Jam" series. The duo also produced, and Lathan directed, "Def Poetry Jam on Broadway," which won a Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event.

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Richard Pryor Biopic Set To Finally Start Filming!

We just discovered that the much talked about Richard Pryor biopic is set to start filming this fall. As we reported several months ago, the lead role of Pryor will be played by comedic actor Marlon Wayans.

As many of you probably know by now, comedian Mike Epps was originally cast in the title role while Pryor was still alive, but the role eventually went to Eddie Murphy when Director Bill Condon discovered that Murphy was interested in the part.

After creative difference between Murphy and the film’s producer’s, Murphy bowed out of the film and then cast Marlon Wayans in the title role after what is believed to be one of the hottest auditions Hollywood has seen in awhile. As a matter of fact, according to many published reports, Wayans did so well during that audition, that currently the talk in Hollywood is he will “make Richard Pryor proud of his performance.”

The film titled Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said? will start shooting in the fall with a projected released date of early next spring. As of this writing, no other parts have been cast in this film.

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Stand Up Special- JB Smoove

Here is a comedic performance of a stand up performance of JB Smoove provided by Comedy Central. Enjoy!

**Another Skit For Friday...** Titled The Buff Brothers!

Check out part 2 of the "Buff Brothers" episode of the hilarious webseries, You're Joking, Right?. Created by LaMont Ferrell & Marc Alexander this episode is entitled "Buff Brothers" and stars LaMont Ferrell (The Office) and Devika Parikh (Three Rivers). It also guest stars Chris Mann (The Wire) , Dannon Green (Comic View), Iva LaShawn (Comic View), Richard Whiten (Meet The Browns), Tee J Jones and Steven Jones.

Stand Up Special- Lavell Crawford- Shaq's Comedy All Star Jam!

Here is a clip from the Shaq's Comedy All Star Jam produced by Codeblack Entertainment that was filmed at the NBA All Star Jam. Tell us what you think about this performance!

Damon Wayans Jr. Cast In A New Comedy Pilot For ABC!

We just discovered that comedian and actor Damon Wayans Jr. was recently cast in a new comedy pilot for ABC in a yet-to-be titled project. The show is written by David Caspe and is a single-camera comedy about a couple who breaks up at the altar while their friends try to keep things calm amidst all of the chaos that the break up causes. Wayans was cast in the lead role.

You may remember Wayans Jr., as he was recently the lead in last summer's comedy film titled Dance Flick and he also worked on the ABC sitcom My Wife and Kids with his dad, Damon Wayans.

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Stand Up Classic- Damon Wayans

Here is a stand up classic as Damon Wayans does his thing for his then HBO special titled The Last Stand which debuted in 1990. Enjoy!

***Ah- SKIT- It's FRIDAY!***

Here is another video that was submitted to us for our new segment titled AH SKIT - IT's FRIDAY. The submitted skit is titled Tiny and Toya Tryin To Tawk, and is written and produced by Johari Johnson, as she is poking fun at the very popular Tiny and Toya reality show on BET. Tell us your thoughts!

It's Official! Humor Mill Comedy Awards Coming Soon!

The Humor Mill Magazine today has officially announced that it will be presenting the First Annual Humor Mill Awards, which seek to honor the numerous African American men and women who have contributed to the comedy art form both in front of and behind the cameras. "For so many years, there has been relatively little formal recognition of African American people as a whole in entertainment and in comedy in particular. It is time that we honor those who deserve to be honored," states Humor Mill Publisher and Chief Executive Officer Frank Holder. "We felt that a platform like this was the right thing to do." As the first Award show of its type, it is expected that the event will garner a great deal of interest.

Appealing to a multicultural audience, the Humor Mill Awards intends to launch a comprehensive national advertising and marketing campaign via the internet, TV and radio.

Covering a wide range of categories for nominees including television, cable, concert performance and film, the First Annual Humor Mill Awards promises to be an exciting as well as unique black tie event.

Stay tuned for more information regarding the date of the event and more!
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Eddie Murphy Out Of Trump Heist- Ben Stiller In

A couple of months ago, we first reported that there is going to be a “black” or “urban” version of the very popular film Ocean’s Eleven.

This film would have followed another recent remake that recently starred actors George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and the late Bernie Mac (just to name a few).

Anyway, there is some new breaking news; and this will surprise you.

We just discovered the lead role of the film that had Eddie Murphy set to star in is now with a new leading man as Murphy has bowed out of the project. He was replaced by comedic actor Ben Stiller.

The film also was to be directed by Brett Ratner and also was set to star Chris Rock and Chris Tucker. As of this writing the film is drastically changing with the addition of Stiller to the cast. A new script will be written and will likely have a different feel than previously intended. No word yet if Rock or Tucker is pulling out, but there is several indications that this will happen.

The new version of the film was set to be about a group of con-men who devise a plan to swindle the residents of New York's upscale Trump Tower, where they also work. The working title of the film was to be titled Trump Heist, but that name has also changed to Tower Heist.

Anyway, we will have more info on this as it develops.

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