May 22, 2013

Steve Harvey Takes His Final Tearful Bow as a Stand-Up Comedian (Video)

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*Steve Harvey said his final joke as a stand-up comedian recently, bringing tears to audience members’ eyes. He’s been making folks laugh for years, but he said it’s time to move on. After he finished his last stand-up routine, the emcee brought him back  out to the stage for a few final words. When Steve [...]




Eddie Griffin Being Sued by Lesbian who Threw drink at Him

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*A woman in the audience of funny manEddie Griffin basically attacked him after he cracked a few jokes about lesbians. A drink was thrown and the comedian responded with an “air-hump,” she contends Now the woman, Fiona Walsh who is a lesbian, is claiming sexual assault. As we reported, the whole event went down at [...]




Jimmie ‘J.J.’ Walker Went from Being Too Black to Not Black Enough

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*Jimmie “J.J.” Walker is all over the place lately. He recently interviewed with CNN, discussing his new book, gay marriage, and his career path. Walker became popular from his role on “Good Times” and his catchphrase, “dyn-o-mite!” kept him relevant over time. Like EURweb on Facebook But when he first started out, he wasn’t well [...]




Reginald Hudlin, RZA to Team on Comedy Projects

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*Sources at Comic-con tell Deadline.com that filmmaker Reginald Hudlin and rapper-turned-filmmaker RZA last night finalized an arrangement to work together on a series of comic-related projects. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] The plan, according to the website, is for the duo to direct and produce the material and possibly create their own company. At least [...]




Don Cheadle: ‘I Come From a Long Line of Jokers’

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*With memorable performances in such dramas as “Crash,” “Hotel Rwanda” and “Talk to Me” on his resume, Don Cheadle has become one of Hollywood’s most bankable dramatic actors. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] But the 47-year-old Kansas City native says comedy is actually his first love, and he’s thrilled to get a chance to flex [...]




Steve Harvey to Take His Last Bow as Stand Up Comedian in August

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*Oh my goodness, say it isn’t so! Comedian and radio personality Steve Harvey is stepping on the stage as a funny man for the last time this August in what will be his last performance. It’ll be a chapter in his life he finally closes with its bittersweet taste. He alluded to this moment in [...]




Dave Chappelle Show Ruined by Hecklers … or Maybe Not?

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*Has Dave Chappelle lost his umpf? The comedian had a hard time getting through his show in Austin, Texas Tuesday night because hecklers couldn’t help but interrupt the guy. Chappelle booked the show only hours before the actual show time at the Paramount. Tickets sold out within minutes. Since leaving the “Chappelle Show” in 2006, [...]




Tia Mowry Gives Her Spin on Leaving ‘The Game’ (Video)

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*As we reported earlier, Tia Mowry-Hardrict has decided to leave “The Game.” Whether she was written out of the show or whether she left on her own volition, isn’t clearly known.  However, she says she’s ready to pursue her dreams in other areas. On Thursday morning, she appeared on VH1’s “Big Morning Buzz” to give [...]




TV Land Welcomes Cedric the Entertainer for New Sitcom

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*Cedric The Entertainer is getting back to the television with a new sitcom, “The Soul Man.” According to reports, the show will premier in June on TV Land. This will be the comedian’s first series since he co-starred on “The Steve Harvey Show.” In a recent interview with BET.com, he explained that the foundation of [...]




BET wants Kevin Hart for New Spoof Comedy Series ‘House Husbands’

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*Kevin Hart may be getting on board with a new BET project as the star. The network is launching a new pilot called, “House Husbands” as part of their new original series line-up. Based on the Hollywood Husbands sketch that aired during The BET Awards in 2011, the series will take audiences on a journey [...]




Mrs. V on the Laughalujah Comedy Showcase (She Funny – Watch!)

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*Hey folks, it’s Mr. Laughalulah, Duvale Murchison here with this weeks funny business. When you hear the words Birmingham, Alabama, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Well, for us here at Laughalujah when we hear it, we think of Mrs. V.  She’s a mother of 7 kids, a minister and an incredibly [...]




Marcus Wiley on the Laughalulah Comedy Showcase (Too Funny – Watch!)

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*Marcus Wiley is one of the most brilliant comedians to ever grace the Laughalujah stage. (Are you a fan of EURweb? Like us on Facebook or Follow us on Twitter.) In fact, we discovered Marcus back in ’03 when Laughalujah was created, which was also the same time he got started in comedy. We first [...]




Laughalujah Comedy showcase – Willie Brown & Woody (Funny Video)

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*If you have never heard of ventriloquist Willie Brown & his sidekick Woody, you are in for a definite treat. FOR REAL! (Are you a fan of EURweb? Like us on Facebook or Follow us on Twitter.) Willie has been doing ventriloquism since he was a young fella, elementary school age … his professional career [...]




Kings of Comedy Producer Walter Latham Breaks Comic’s Jaw

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*The man behind the legendary “Kings of Comedy” franchise, Walter Latham, seems like a pretty nice guy … until you really piss him off! (Are you a fan of EURweb? Like us on Facebook or Follow us on Twitter.) The producer and promoter who had been on the set of his new YouTube venture, “Comedy [...]




Eddie Murphy: Less is More in ‘A Thousand Words’ (Audio)

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*A very verbose Eddie Murphy extends his innate ability to be funny in the new Paramount Pictures/Dreamworks  movie A Thousand Words, opening March 9 in theaters nationwide. The premise of the story has Eddie Murphy in the gregarious role of Jack McCall as he is challenged to use his words wisely or face dire consequences now that he has [...]