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June 13, 2014

Chris Rock announces ‘black plague’ comedy tour this fall

theGRIO REPORT - Chris Rock is ready to spread the 'black plague.' Thursday, the comedian told Tonight Show host Jimmy…
June 11, 2014

Dave Chappelle says he never 'quit' Comedy Central

theGRIO REPORT - Dave Chappelle's legendary 'Chappelle’s Show' was canceled seven years ago and the comedian has since steered clear…
June 11, 2014

Truck driver in Tracy Morgan crash pleads not guilty

(AP) — The truck driver charged in the fatal crash on the New Jersey Turnpike that also injured comedian Tracy…
June 6, 2014

50 Cent gets villainous in 'Maleficent' spoof

TODAY - Angelina Jolie has moviegoers under her spell in the Disney blockbuster "Maleficent," but Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson offered…
May 29, 2014

Dave Chappelle adds new shows, musical guests on summer comedy tour

theGRIO REPORT - Dave Chappelle’s current comedy tour has added three new shows in June. And he won't be alone...
May 8, 2014

Comedy Awards honor Bill Cosby

VIDEO - In the world of stand-up comedy almost everyone who followed Bill Cosby owes a debt to Bill Cosby.
April 30, 2014

'SNL' writer Michael Che to join 'The Daily Show' as correspondent

theGRIO REPORT - Comedian and Saturday Night Live writer Michael Che will be joining The Daily Show as the show's…
April 25, 2014

David Alan Grier: How to tell black people apart

theGRIO REPORT - David Alan Grier joined Jimmy Kimmel Live to 'educate' viewers on how to tell black people apart...
April 22, 2014

Brian Williams 'covers' 'Gin and Juice' in 'Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon' mash-up

VIDEO - NBC Nightly News anchorman Brian Williams is renowned for his gravitas and journalistic acumen -- but did you…
April 16, 2014

Maya Rudolph NBC variety show attracts all-star line-up

theGRIO REPORT - The 'Saturday Night Live' veteran and 'Bridesmaids' co-star is headlining her own 1-hour special on May 19…
April 11, 2014

Drake wears a disguise and asks pedestrians about himself on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

VIDEO - Since his scene stealing 'Saturday Night Live' hosting gig, it seems like the camera can't get enough of…
April 11, 2014

Arsenio jokes: 'Letterman wants me to replace him'

theGRIO REPORT - Late night host Arsenio Hall generated a little bit of chatter with a tweet following the announcement…
April 10, 2014

Stephen Colbert to replace David Letterman on late show

NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Colbert is replacing David Letterman as CBS' late-night host...
April 10, 2014

Tracy Morgan: 'Jimmy Fallon needs some competition'

VIDEO - Amid all the speculation about who will replace David Letterman in his Late Night chair at CBS, comedian…
April 9, 2014

Jimmy Fallon, Anne Hathaway sing Broadway versions of famous rap songs

VIDEO - Anne Hathaway appeared on 'The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon' and sang Broadway versions of a few famous…
April 7, 2014

Key & Peele may resurrect the 'Police Academy' franchise

theGRIO REPORT - If you're of a certain age you may remember the unapologetically silly 'Police Academy' movies -- a…
April 4, 2014

Arsenio on Letterman retirement: 'My plan is working perfectly!'

theGRIO REPORT - Hall, who's recently returned to the airwaves has seen two of his former foes, Jay Leno, and…
April 2, 2014

Samuel L. Jackson performs 'Boy Meets World' poetry slam on 'Tonight Show'

theGRIO REPORT - Actor Samuel L. Jackson created yet another viral moment on 'The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon' this…
April 2, 2014

50 Cent to show off comedy chops in Melissa McCarthy's 'Spy'

theGRIO REPORT - McCarthy has been box office gold of late, starring in two huge hits last year: 'Identity Thief'…
March 31, 2014

Dave Chappelle to make stand-up comedy return at Radio City Music Hall

theGRIO REPORT - Tickets for the June 19 show will go on sale of American Express cardholders tomorrow and for…