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September 5, 2013

Hartford mayor tells heckled Dave Chappelle: Quit whining

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The mayor of Hartford, Conn., says comedian Dave Chappelle should "quit whining" about being heckled...
June 17, 2013

Dave Chappelle headlines new ‘Oddball’ comedy tour launching this summer

theGRIO REPORT - Dave Chappelle is back in the spotlight and reclaiming his title as one of America's favorite comedians…
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December 22, 2012

Katt Williams calls Jamie Foxx “gay” slams Django Unchained

Embattled comedian Katt Williams took time out during a stand-up act to slam actor Jamie Foxx and his new film…
December 4, 2012

Has Katt Williams become the black Lindsay Lohan?

OPINION - Take it from Lindsay, Katt: Once you start down that road of legal troubles and bizarre behavior, it…
October 17, 2012

Comedian Katt Williams arrested for another gun violation

theGRIO REPORT - According to E! News, comedian Katt Williams was briefly detained for a gun violation this morning...
October 16, 2012

Chris Rock on comedy tour with Dave Chappelle: 'We will see'

VIDEO - Rock stopped by the plaza Tuesday to talk about the home video release of the film -- which…
August 2, 2012

Steve Harvey's 27-year stand-up career comes to an end

theGRIO REPORT - Steve Harvey, 55, will headline his last stand up comedy show in Las Vegas on August 2nd...
June 21, 2012

Hecklers mess-up Dave Chappelle’s stand-up act in Austin

Tuesday legendary comedian Dave Chappelle took the stage in Austin, TX, and much to his and the crowd's surprise he…
January 31, 2012

TheGrio's 100: Kevin Hart, Philly comedian sees the humor in life experiences

theGRIO's 100 - Comedian and actor Kevin Hart has been keeping audiences in stitches for more than a decade...
December 30, 2011

Louis CK and Bill Maher: Why white comics can cop a black attitude

theGRIO REPORT - Bill Maher and Louis C.K. talking about race and mocking their own white privilege creates a balance…
December 7, 2011

Steve Harvey leaving stand-up for NBC talk show

Steve Harvey says goodbye to stand-up, makes way for talk show...
October 27, 2011

Eddie Murphy on Rolling Stone cover in revealing interview

CLUTCH - The 50-year-old Hollywood vet has a full plate, with a new film, 'Tower Heist', about to open, plans…
October 21, 2011

Sarah Silverman plans 'Ni**erhead' show in Rick Perry's home state

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY - Comedian and TV actress Sarah Silverman is set to thump Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry with a…
September 14, 2011

Obama to take jobs sales pitch to North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - More than half of the nearly $450 billion plan Obama sent to Congress last week is…
September 14, 2011

Has Kevin Hart saved the stand up comedy film genre?

OPINION - Are expectations lofty for a comedian who freely confesses to having been booed during his earlier appearances? Certainly...
September 13, 2011

Kevin Hart's 'Laugh at My Pain' jokes its way to a top 10 box office debut

Inside Movies - We checked in the Kevin yesterday right before he gifted 100 fans with tickets to Pain at…
September 7, 2011

Why Eddie Murphy should be raw during the Oscars

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY - Ever since he broke out as a young comedian on 'Saturday Night Live' in the early 1980s,…
September 6, 2011

Will Eddie Murphy make a hilarious Oscar host?

OPINION - Eddie has great comedic timing, is extremely personable, and the choice would be exciting...
September 1, 2011

Katt Williams issues apology for anti-Mexican rant

CLUTCH - Williams has made the following official statement: "My remarks were not meant to be offensive. I want to…
August 29, 2011

Katt Williams launches anti-Mexican tirade at heckler

TheGRIO REPORT - Comedian Katt Williams went on an extended rant during a comedy show Saturday, taunting a heckler of…