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*The long-gestating Richard Pryor biopic is starting over from scratch with Forest Whitaker now in charge. Fresh from producing the Sundance Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award winner “Fruitvale,” Whitaker has taken over the nearly two-decade effort to bring the legendary comic’s life of the big screen, reports Deadline.com. Whitaker is teaming with the late [...]
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*Damon Wayans and Jamie Foxx were the lone cast members of Fox’s “In Living Color” who were absent from the show’s big reunion at the TV Land awards. Foxx had a legitimate excuse, but Damon’s absence, according to Deadline.com, was more confusing. “In Living Color” was recognized with the Groundbreaking Award at the ceremony’s 10th [...]
*Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris, is in love with Chris Brown … and, according to TMZ, last night at his L.A. concert, the singer/dancer made sure the King of Pop’s little girl got nothing short of the royal treatment. Once Brown learned Miss Paris would be attending the show, he invited her to the pre-show soundcheck [...]
*It’s well known now that Damon Wayans Jr. had to drop out of Fox’s upcoming comedy “New Girl” because his ABC sitcom “Happy Endings” was picked up for another season – defying the odds. It has also been reported that producers are keeping Wayans in the pilot episode that premieres Sept. 20 at 9 p.m. [...]
*Film Life, Inc., CEO, Jeff Friday, is pleased to announce Emmy Award-winning producer/director Keenen Ivory Wayans as honoree at the landmark 15th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF). In recognition of his success in the film and television industry for nearly 25 years, Wayans will be honored with the Entertainment Icon Award at the festival’s [...]
*Actress Eliza Dushku, currently dating NBA star-turned-actor Rick Fox, has just cast opposite Damon Wayans in CBS’ sports radio sitcom, the network confirmed. Former “Dollhouse” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” star will play Casey, Nick’s (Wayans) female counterpart, in the multicamera comedy pilot set at a sports radio station. Announcing the deal on her Facebook [...]
*On the same day Damon Wayans made headlines for his new CBS pilot, his son Damon Wayans Jr. has reportedly signed on for a role in Fox’s pilot “Chicks & D**ks.” The comedy stars Zooey Deschanel as Jessica, a teacher who moves in with three men after a difficult breakup. Deadline says that Wayans Jr. [...]
*Damon Wayans has finalized a deal to headline the CBS TV Studios multi-camera comedy pilot set at a sports radio station. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the pilot is written by Bill Martin and Mike Schiff (“Grounded for Life”) and is inspired by acerbic ESPN personality Colin Cowherd. Wayans’ character is named Nick Herd. Andy [...]
*The Big Easy Comedy Festival will feature an all-star lineup of comedians for its run from Thursday, May 27 through Sunday, May 30, including Mike Epps, D.L. Hughley and Damon Wayans. Others include Don “DC” Curry, Bruce Bruce, Sommore, Earthquake, Anthony Anderson and George Wilborn are also on the bill, which takes place each of [...]
“We are delighted that Damon saw the power of the Red Hat Society sisterhood, one that touches his mother and hundreds of thousands of others around the world. Our hope is that women of all ages will embrace the power of the Red Hat Society and enjoy reading the book.” — Sue Ellen Cooper, Founder [...]
*There’s nothing like a pretty woman to catch one’s eye and such was the case with the recent Willie Gault’s Athletes For Life (AFL) celebration held at Falcon nightclub to bring awareness to health and fitness as a desired way of life for everyone. It was girls, girls, girls and beautiful girls of all types [...]
*Anton (Gabriel Casseus) is a mildly-retarded 28 year-old reminiscent of that title character Cuba Gooding played in Radio. The difference here is that this idiot savant is blessed with a love of opera and a great singing voice. Unfortunately, the prospects aren’t exactly brilliant for Anton, given that he’s stuck working in a dead-end job [...]
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