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Everybody Hates Chris Revived as Animated Series at Comedy Central, Paramount+
Chris Rock will narrate and executive produce Everybody Still Hates Chris.
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Comedy Central Expands The Daily Show With Trevor Noah Podcast, Launches New Series Hosted by Roy Wood Jr.
The news comes a day after the popular late-night show received two nominations for the 2021 Emmys.
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Jodie Isn't Just Daria's Black Friend—Comedy Central Picks Up New Spinoff Starring Tracee Ellis Ross
The “black sidekick” character trope certainly isn’t new, but it’s still relevant—so relevant that there are still references to it in TikTok videos. Since Daria was a television show dripping with sardonic humor, one of its supporting characters Jodie Landon called it out directly. Tired of the obvious tokenism behind her Homecoming Queen nomination every…
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Trevor Noah Is Paying Daily Show Crew Furloughed by COVID-19 Out of His Own Pocket
Trevor Noah reminds me of Barack Obama in a lot of ways. He’s written a successful memoir about his upbringing and mixed identity, he’s extremely well-spoken and handsome with slightly protruding ears that somehow manage to make him look just more adorable, and he seems like the kinda guy you just can’t help but like.…
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Insecure's Natasha Rothwell to Star in Comedy Central Animated Series
Natasha Rothwell, comedian and breakout star of the hit series Insecure (on which she has also been supervising producer) is taking her talents even further than HBO with a show of her own. According to Deadline, Rothwell is set to executive produce and star in a new animated series for Comedy Central titled Malltown. She’ll…
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About Damn Time: Comedy Central Will Honor Patrice O'Neal with Documentary
Comedian Patrice O’Neal never received his due while he was still with us, and Comedy Central is looking to (at least somewhat) correct course by celebrating his life and legacy with a new documentary. According to a press release provided to The Root, the film will utilize “a vast archive” of never-before-seen footage to “recount…
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Weaves, Wigs & Edges: South Side Writer and Star Chandra Russell Tells Us Why Baby Hairs Are a Waste of Time
It’s hilarious—and, as an actual South Sider, hilariously accurate.
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How Franchesca Ramsey Mixes 'Pure Comedy' With Social Commentary on Comedy Central's Franchesca & Show
Franchesca Ramsey has never shied away from inserting a poignant social commentary cherry on top of your comedic sundae. With the viral success of her YouTube video “Shit White Girls Say … to Black Girls,” the 2017 Root 100 honoree’s comedic flair shot into an entirely different stratosphere. Fresh off her successful run with MTV’s…
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Co-Creator Diallo Riddle on How Comedy Central's South Side Incorporates Chicago Locals
The South Side of Chicago is bustling with hustlers. Ask me how I know. Well, I’ll tell you anyway. As a South Side Chicago native, I was not only around hustlers, I was raised by them. Whether it’s the beloved candy lady who sold those delightful Frooties and Chews out of her bungalow basement or…
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Watch: Comedy Central's South Side Highlights the 'Hope and Love' of Chicago in Debut Trailer
They say there’s tragedy in comedy. Chicago has become the national scapegoat for crime, despite not being the murder capital of the country. When it comes to showcasing the lives of black folks in Chicago, we have Lena Waithe’s The Chi, which appears to be doing well, recently announcing a third season pickup. While the…