Jordan Peele and his partner Keegan-Michael Key are out to bring a different brand of sketch comedy to television.

Seventies pin-up Pam Grier and comedian Richard Pryor's doomed 18-month romance ended when he took issue with her requests for him to wear a condom during sex. The actress' doctor told her that c...

Quentin Tarantino is set to follow in the footsteps of stars including Chevy Chase, Richard Pryor and Bruce Willis with an induction into New York's legendary Friars Club. The Pulp Fiction direct...

Happy Birthday to: Actress/singer Bette Midler (1945) British actress Emily Mortimer (1971) Actor Jeremy Northam (1961) Jazz bassist Jaco Pastorius (1951; d. 1987) Irish singer Gilbe...

Funnyman Dave Chappelle failed in his attempt to set a new record for comedy endurance - by walking offstage during his performance to go to the bathroom. The comic took the stage at Hollywood'...

Universal CityWalk will become "Universal MoonWalk" for one night with Southern California's largest outdoor public celebration of Michael Jackson's life and music on Thursday, July 9, as part of C...

Apple Corps Ltd. and EMI Music are delighted to announce the release of the original Beatles catalog, which has been digitally re-mastered for the first time, for worldwide CD release on Wednesday,...

The President of MTV Networks recently described one superstar artist as "pushing the boundaries of hip-hop with his signature antics, incredible catalogue of music, legendary videos, larger than l...

Eddie Murphy has landed his dream role - portraying late, great funnyman Richard Pryor in a new biopic. Murphy has reportedly signed up to star in "Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said?" - a proje...

Happy Birthday to British actress Emily Mortimer (1971), actor Jeremy Northam (1961), jazz bassist Jaco Pastorius (1951; d. 1987), Irish singer Gilbert O'Sullivan (1946), comedic/dramatic actress B...

For nearly 40 years Jim Henson’s Muppets have captivated audiences young and old, whether down the block on Sesame Street, from backstage on their own syndicated variety show, or even on the big sc...

After months of anticipation the two candidates are finally ready to square of against one another. There has quite possibly never been such a sharp contrast the American public has to choose betwe...

Whitney Cummings boasts both brains and beauty. An Ivy League graduate, she resides in Los Angeles, performing stand-up comedy and is currently touring the U.S. with her improv act. She has appeare...

There seems to be a relationship between the state of comedian Andy Kindler's career and the state of American culture. The worse the economy, the less informative the news, and the poorer the sati...

Happy Birthday to British actress Emily Mortimer (1971), actor Jeremy Northam (1961), jazz bassist Jaco Pastorius (1951; d. 1987), Irish singer Gilbert O'Sullivan (1946), comedic/dramatic actress B...

Rosanna Arquette, Keri Russell and Edie Falco are among the stars auctioning lunch with themselves in an online fundraiser for the charity set up to honor murdered filmmaker Adrienne Shelly. Prizes...

Jerry Minor is one of the most talented and versatile comedic actors working today and has been ever since his television debut on HBO's Mr. Show with Bob and David. Whether it's on Saturday Night ...

Salient Media and Vivendi Visual Entertainment bring back one of the country's hottest comedians, Katt Williams (The Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1) to DVD on November 20 in Katt Williams: American Hustle (...

Chris Tucker knew he'd made it as a comedian when legendary funnyman Richard Pryor praised his stand-up routine. The Rush Hour actor was left dazzled by the compliment from his hero, who was suffe...

Patti Labelle had to call her husband from the road when touring partner Richard Pryor bought her a car and a home sauna as gift package - because she didn't want her man to think she was having an...

Gene Wilder is preparing to make a Hollywood comeback - his debut novel is being turned into a movie. The comedy star retired from the silver screen after appearing in 1991 film Another You - the l...

Richard Pryor's widow Jennifer has reached a settlement with Universal Music Group after she sued the label for selling 11 of his comedy recordings without permission. The legendary funnyman filed ...

My Chemical Romance, Justin Timberlake and Gnarls Barkley have picked up the leading awards in men's magazine Blender's 2006 Readers' Poll. My Chemical Romance's The Black Parade was named the year...

Happy Birthday to British actress Emily Mortimer (1971), actor Jeremy Northam (1961), jazz bassist Jaco Pastorius (1951; d. 1987), Irish singer Gilbert O'Sullivan (1946), comedic/dramatic actress B...

Known just as much for his permed hair as he is for his animated performances and quick wit, comedian Katt Williams has been making his mark in Hollywood for over 10 years. Beginning his career at ...

Country star Willie Nelson is lending his support to a proposed new bill outlawing horse slaughter. The Texas singer joins actress Bo Derek and Richard Pryor's widow Jennifer to voice his outrage o...

The daughter of late comic Richard Pryor has hit out at her father's widow Jennifer Lee, accusing her of mentally abusing the funnyman. Elizabeth Pryor claims Lee alienated Pryor, ensuring he was ...

"Each year I get a single rose from my mum saying, 'This is from your one true love.' And it's really stupid." Kelly Osbourne is sick of her mom Sharon’s annual Valentine's Day gesture. "I'm w...

The People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals (PETA) has honored Late comic Richard Pryor for his animal rights campaigning with an award in his name. The funnyman died of a heart attack on Dec....