maya rudolph
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Chris Rock and Kevin Hart Announce Joint Comedy Tour Rock Hart: Only Headliners Allowed
'Chris has forever been a mentor of mine and more importantly a brother and a friend to me in this comedy game,' Hart said.
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Dave Chappelle, Wanda Sykes, Chris Rock, Deon Cole and More Tapped for ‘Netflix Is a Joke’ Comedy Fest
The previously postponed festival will now be taking place at several popular hotspots throughout Los Angeles.
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Creative Arts Emmys 2021: Dave Chappelle, Maya Rudolph, Courtney B. Vance Among Winners
This year’s awards were presented over the weekend across three ceremonies.
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Kamala-Con: Maya Rudolph Gushes About Finally Meeting Sen. Harris IRL
Comedian Maya Rudolph’s impersonation of Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris was impressive enough to net her an Emmy last week, but Rudolph feels like there’s still room for improvement—particularly after meeting the potential veep in real life recently. “I got to meet her, and she is so fantastic. She is so incredible, she is…
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Emmys 2020: Zendaya's Historic Lead Actress Win Is Euphoric
Another year, another TV awards season! Well actually, this isn’t just another year (*stares into camera*), but you know what I mean. Before we start with the big show, there were some Black-ass wins at the 72nd Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards, which spanned across five days. Here are some highlights: First off, Eddie Murphy…
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TikTok Trump Impersonator Sarah Cooper Scores Comedy Variety Show at Netflix, Maya Rudolph to Executive Produce
Sarah Cooper is one of the rare bright lights of 2020 because she has actually accomplished the impossible—making it so that the sound of Trump’s voice doesn’t automatically make me sick. In fact, her impersonation videos are the primary source of my Trump content now. I rarely watch anything having to do with President Pissy…
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Maya Rudolph, Who Portrays Kamala Harris on Saturday Night Live, Responds to Harris' VP Selection: 'That's Spicy'
On Tuesday afternoon, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden announced that his pick for vice president is none other than Senator Kamala Harris. While many sang Harris’ praises (if the duo defeats Donald Trump and Mike Pence in November, she will be the first Black vice president and first female vice president in U.S. history),…
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The 72nd Emmys Awards Are Definitely Happening—What Else Is Still Happening in 2020? Black History Firsts!
An awards season day in the life of a Black creator or a Black person interested in entertainment/award ceremonies goes a little something like this: Black person is nominated for or wins a big deal award. Black people rejoice (on Twitter, etc.) because we’re rooting for everybody Black. Black people find out that Black history…
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2019 Oscars: Whoopi Goldberg, Tessa Thompson and More Announced as Presenters [Updated]
It’s February, which means the 91st Academy Awards is right around the corner. We may not have a host confirmed (or know for sure if there will even be one, or two, or multiple…), but we now know the first round of presenters! There’s some blackness in the crowd, including Whoopi Goldberg, Tessa Thompson, Amandla…
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Forever Bae: Why Maya Rudolph Is So Relatable—and Rightfully Back on Hollywood's Radar
She’s hilarious, adorable, versatile, has a profound love for Prince and is descended from the musical genius that was Minnie Riperton, but after decades in entertainment, lately, Maya Rudolph has been enjoying the kind of buzz usually reserved for ingenues. It all started when she co-presented with comedienne of the moment Tiffany Haddish at the…