Mo’Nique Stand-Up Special Finally Happening For Netflix; Comedienne Settled Racial/Gender Bias Suit Last Month

In a recent ad spot from John Fetterman, the Pennsylvania lieutenant governor running for an open U.S. Senate seat, he attacked his rival, Mehmet Oz, as “not one of us” and part of the wealthy entertainment elite.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s marriage certificate was filed on Monday, two weeks after the couple’s surprise Las Vegas wedding.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorIs this a green light — or red light?Interactive gaming company Immersive Gamebox, under a pact with Netflix, has developed an in-person “Squid Game” multiplayer game that will let groups of 2-6 people compete in a series of challenges inspired by the hit Netflix series, including Red Light, Green Light; Marbles; and the “Squid Game” itself. Every time you lose a challenge, you lose a virtual life — and each time you win, you earn virtual money in a piggy bank.Immersive Gamebox’s “Squid Game” experience is set to launch Sept. 21, at nine U.S.

Apparently, there is a good reason why Drake‘s private plane traveled a very short distance, not once, not twice, but three times last month — at least so he says.

Comedy fans in New York got a huge surprise on Saturday night.

For a man who spent years on television, Dr. Mehmet Oz doesn’t seem very media savvy.

Just married! Jillian Michaels tied the knot with fiancée DeShanna Marie Minuto in a memorable wedding in Africa. 

The comedy world stood up in defense of comedian Dave Chappelle after his show in Minneapolis was canceled at the last minute due to backlash for past anti-trans remarks made on the controversial Netflix show, "The Closer."  Dave Chappelle was originally scheduled to perform on Wednesday at the First Avenue concert venue, but the show was moved to a smaller stage three miles away at Varsity Theater following heated protests. His appearance had been announced on Monday and tickets to the performance sold out in minutes.  Comedian Flame Monroe, who is transgender, told Fox News Digital that freedom of speech is paramount when it comes to protecting the "safest place" on Earth — the stage. "When I grow up, I want to be just like him, because guess what, the show must go on," Monroe said.

Dave Chappelle reportedly "teased" protesters outside the First Avenue club where he was originally scheduled to perform, but was canceled at the last minute and then moved to a nearby stage at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Wednesday night. The comedian wondered if the crowd of people who had gathered to protest his appearance would "still all be out there" at the historic venue downtown where he wasn't allowed to perform his set, but the local Star Tribune reported crowds had left when curtains called.

Dave Chappelle’s latest comedy show was just canceled — but not by him.

Dave Chappelle stand-up gig in Minnesota has been cancelled by the venue hours before he was scheduled to perform.The comedian’s sold-out show at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Wednesday (July 20) was pulled due to backlash from “staff, artists and our community”.In a statement announcing the show would be moved to Varsity Theater, organisers wrote: “To staff, artists, and our community, we hear you and we are sorry. We know we must hold ourselves to the highest standards, and we know we let you down.“We are not just a black box with people in it, and we understand that First Ave is not just a room, but meaningful beyond our walls.A post shared by First Avenue (@firstavenue)“The First Avenue team and you have worked hard to make our venues the safest spaces in the country, and we will continue with that mission.”They added: “We believe in diverse voices and the freedom of artistic expression, but in honouring that, we lost sight of the impact this would have.

Dave Chappelle was set to perform a stand-up comedy routine Wednesday night at First Avenue in Minneapolis, but the show was canceled at the last minute following backlash. Chappelle has been at the center of controversy over his Netflix program, "The Closer."  "The Dave Chappelle show tonight at First Avenue has been cancelled and is moving to the Varsity Theater," the announcement said.  "To staff, artists and our community, we hear you, and we are sorry.

Dave Chappelle may have garnered an Emmy nomination last week for his controversial The Closer special, but today the comic was booted out of one of Minneapolis’ most storied venues for his often wounding take on the transgender community.

“reimagine” the morning show and advising staff to pull back on usage of the “Breaking News” banner, new CNN boss Chris Licht has made another change to the cable news channel’s operations by putting a new leadership team in place. Virginia Moseley, who previously oversaw TV news gathering, is being elevated to EVP of editorial and will oversee CNN’s TV and digital news, according to a memo Licht sent to staff Wednesday.

have made amends — and now she will get her own comedy special.The Oscar-winning entertainer, 54, announced the collaboration in a video message posted Tuesday on Netflix’s Twitter account.“Can y’all believe this s–t?” the “Precious” star joked — twice — before delivering the good news. “I’m excited to say that I’ll be shooting my first Netflix special, in addition to reuniting with my friend, director Lee Daniels on the Netflix film ‘The Deliverance,’” she said with a smile. “You won’t want to miss either of them, so stay tuned,” the Grammy-nominee continued.

Netflix has acquired the animation studio Animal Logic, which is behind films like “Happy Feet,” “The Lego Movie” franchise and Netflix’s upcoming animated film “The Magician’s Elephant.” The acquisition will support Netflix’s original animated film slate, which already includes titles like “Klaus,” “Over the Moon” and the upcoming “The Sea Beast.” More to come…

Mo'Nique is coming home to Netflix! On Tuesday, the Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning actress and comedian announced she will soon be shooting a fresh original comedy special for the streamer. In a video posted to the streamer’s Twitter account and the Strong Black Lead initiative account, the 54-year-old tells fans that she is «so excited to share that I'll be shooting my first Netflix comedy special.»She also reminds viewers that she will be reuniting with friend and director Lee Daniels for the Netflix film. «You won’t wanna miss either of them, so y'all stay tuned,” the GRAMMY nominee continues.