Stand-up documentary “Dying Laughing” features Schumer, Hart, Shandling and more
Stand-up comedy icons Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer, Jamie Foxx, Billy Connolly, Steve Coogan, Cedric The Entertainer, Mike Epps, Eddie Izzard, Jerry Lewis, Chris Rock, Sarah Silverman, Keenen Ivory Wayans and the late, great Garry Shandling, among many others, appear in Dying Laughing, which bowed at this year’s Los Angeles Film Festival. The documentary […]
Redd Foxx audio documentary to premiere on SiriusXM
SiriusXM announced the premiere of a new audio documentary on the trailblazing late comedian Redd Foxx. Redd Foxx: We’ve Come to Join You will chronicle the life and legacy of the Sanford and Son star, as well as feature personal stories from those who knew him best. The special will debut exclusively on SiriusXM’s Foxxhole […]
Showtime picks up “White Famous” starring Jay Pharaoh, based on Jamie Foxx
Showtime has announced the pick-up of the new half-hour comedy series White Famous led by actor and comedian Jay Pharoah (Saturday Night Live). The project is a collaboration between writer and showrunner Tom Kapinos (Californication) and Academy Award® winner Jamie Foxx, based on Foxx’s personal experiences coming up in the business. Tim Story, the prolific […]
This Week In Comedy: Celebrities do classic Norman Lear live
This week we’re seeing the resurrection of some iconic Norman Lear sitcoms for a new generation. For those unfamiliar with Lear, he’s the man responsible for the creation of legendary sitcoms like All In The Family, The Jeffersons, Sandford & Son, and Good Times. Lear is a huge advocate for First Amendment rights and progressive […]
Jamie Foxx Is Back In The Trailer For His New Stand-Up Special
Courtesy of Netflix. In 2023, Jamie Foxx was rushed to the hospital for an undisclosed medical emergency. In the weeks that followed, there were all sorts of reports and rumors about what this medical emergency actually was, and his condition. Since then, Foxx hasn’t really talked about what exactly happened. Until now… Everything to know […]
Jamie Foxx Sets December Premiere Date For Upcoming Netflix Special
Courtesy of BET. This past October, Academy award winning actor, musician & stand-up comedian Jamie Foxx took to Atlanta to tape a new comedy special heading to Netflix. We’ve now got a premiere date for the anticipated hour – Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was… premieres globally on Netflix December 10th. Everything to know about […]
Special Tapings Radar: The Funniest Comics Taping Comedy Specials This Month (October 2024)
L to R clockwise: David Spade, Ali Siddiq, Steph Tolev, Bassem Youssef, Steven Rogers, Shane Mauss, Zach Zimmerman, Matteo Lane, Irene Tu. Today’s October 1st and with a new month comes new comedy specials in the works. Among recent specials shot earlier this year & coming soon is Roy Wood Jr.‘s upcoming Hulu special as […]
Jamie Foxx To Tape New Special For Netflix Next Month
Courtesy of Disney. Netflix has announced that a brand new comedy special from Jamie Foxx will be premiering later this year. Everything to know about Jamie Foxx’s Netflix comedy special. “I gotta story to tell,” says the Academy-Award winning actor & stand-up comedian, who’s been sharing cryptically on social media for the past few months […]
The Best Comedy Movies of 2023
The Machine & No Hard Feelings. Courtesy of Sony Pictures. This past year in comedy saw many great contributions in the world of cinema and gave us many funny memories we’ll be holding on to for years to come. As we reflect on the best comedy movies of 2023, we look back on all notable […]
Jamie Foxx To Play God in “Not Another Church Movie”
Jamie Foxx. Jamie Foxx is taking on the role of God opposite Mickey Rourke’s devil. Who all is joining Jamie Foxx in “Not Another Church Movie”? The comedian/actor has been tapped to star in Not Another Church Movie opposite Rourke. The film stars Kevin Daniels and also features Vivica A. Fox, Tisha Campbell, Jasmine Guy, […]