Amy Schumer leads Hollywood calls for change in gun portrayals

Wilson Chapman editorAmy Schumer, Hasan Minhaj, Taylor Tomlinson and Jerrod Carmichael will receive awards at the Just for Laughs award show next month.The ceremony will take place at the Just For Laughs Montreal festival, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The award show, which takes place July 29 at the DoubleTree, will see Schumer receive an award for comedy person of the year.

one of the most tense and infamous nights in recent Hollywood history after Will Smith abruptly walked up stage and slapped Chris Rock following an insensitive joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith's hair.MORE: Jessica Chastain leaves fans on the edge of their seats as she unveils exciting new projectMany stars in attendance have spoken out about the shocking moment and what it was like to witness it, as well as its aftermath, with Oscars host Amy Schumer calling the altercation "traumatic."Jessica Chastain is the latest celebrity to speak out. She won her very first Oscar shortly after the infamous slap for her role as Tammy Faye Messner in The Eyes of Tammy Faye.WATCH: Jessica stars in The 355 alongside a star-studded castMORE: Jessica Chastain’s monochrome jumpsuit was a masterclass in red carpet styleSpeaking for a recent cover shoot for Net-a-Porter's Porter magazine, the actress opened up about how the room felt."It was a weird night," she said, despite her major and long-awaited win, which was unfortunately overshadowed by the instant viral nature of the slap.

Refresh for updates Hollywood and the Beltway were quick to respond to today’s Supreme Court decision overturning Roe V. Wade.

Amy Schumer is explaining why she let go of her doula following the birth of her baby boy, Gene. 

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EXCLUSIVE: WME has hired Fidel Barajas as an agent in its comedy division.

 the premiere of Nadia Hallgren's Netlfix documentary Civil during the 2022 American Black Film Festival in Miami, Florida on Wednesday. The 37-year-old Insecure star posed for shutterbugs on the red carpet in a sparkly pink sequin polo top and matching maxi skirt.

Jerry Seinfeld has rounded up half of Hollywood for a sweet treat called “Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story”.

Jerry Seinfeld has assembled a stellar cast for his Netflix comedy Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story, with Melissa McCarthy (God’s Favorite Idiot), Jim Gaffigan (Linoleum), Amy Schumer (Life & Beth), Hugh Grant (The Undoing) and James Marsden (Sonic the Hedgehog 2) signing on for roles, along with Jack McBrayer (Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show), Tom Lennon (Reno 911!), Adrian Martinez (iGilbert), Bobby Moynihan (Saturday Night Live), Max Greenfield (The Neighborhood), Christian Slater (Dr. Death) and Sarah Cooper (Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine). In addition to co-writing and directing the film, in his feature debut, Seinfeld is set to star, as we told you first.

here. Seinfeld also wrote “Unfrosted” with Spike Feresten, Andy Robin and Barry Marder.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterJerry Seinfeld is cooking up an A-list ensemble to star in “Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story,” a movie about the creation of the popular breakfast treat.Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Amy Schumer, Hugh Grant and James Marsden will headline the upcoming Netflix film alongside Seinfeld, who is also writing and directing the movie.Set in 1963 Michigan, “Unfrosted” is described as “a tale of ambition, betrayal, sugar, and menacing milkmen.” Inspired by a bit in Seinfeld’s latest stand-up special “23 Hours to Kill,” the silly story unfolds as sworn cereal rivals Kellogg’s and Post race to create a pastry that will change the face of breakfast forever.The stacked call sheet also includes Jack McBrayer (“30 Rock”), Tom Lennon (“Reno 911”), Adrian Martinez (“iGilbert”), Bobby Moynihan (“Saturday Night Live”), Max Greenfield (“New Girl”), Christian Slater (“Dr. Death”), Sarah Cooper (“Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine”).

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Hollywood creators want to model a better culture around guns.

Amy Schumer is more than happy to take time out of her busy week to go on date night with her husband, Chris Fisher, but there are conditions she likes to abide by!MORE: Amy Schumer shares adorable picture with son in honor of special celebrationThe star shared a hilariously relatable glimpse of her latest night out with her husband, and fans couldn't help but comment just how much they understood the star's plans when it came to going out.The sweet selfie sees the longtime couple leaning towards each other as they're sitting at a crowded restaurant with modern wood and stone features.WATCH: Amy Schumer opens up about her health issuesMORE: Amy Schumer shares rare glimpse into private life alongside loved-up photo with husbandThe two look dapper and chic, with the comedian sporting a bright white cable-knit sweater and her husband sporting a gray sweater with a navy blazer over it.While she was surely enjoying their romantic night out away from their three-year-old, she revealed the truth behind their date, writing in her caption: "Home by 9."Her followers raved about the all too familiar statement by the actress, writing: "I see your 'home by 9' and raise you an 'In bed by 8:15,'" and: "Feel this so hard," as well as: "Copy.

Jessica Chastain is at the top of her acting game if last night's Tony Awards are anything to go by, and yet, proving she's a woman of many talents, she also killed it on the red carpet. The 75th annual Tony Awards, held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, gathered some of the most esteemed names in American theatre, including Lea Michele, Vanessa Hudgens and Jennifer Hudson.

Amy Schumer wants to make one thing clear to everyone: she is definitely not to blame for the current tampon shortage!