The Root

These Black Comedians Aren’t Hitting Like They Used To

I don’t know if it’s just us, but does it feel like comedians just…aren’t that funny anymore? While some argue audiences have ...
Atlanta Black Star on MSN

‘Oh My’: Melania Explodes After Comedian Crosses the Line — Platform Buries Joke Before Trump Finds Out But the Leak Already Broke the Internet

A late-night comedian targeted First Lady Melania Trump and her 79-year-old husband, Donald Trump, with a brutal joke last ...

Michael Che Drags 'Kevin Hart Roast' Comedians Over Jokes About Slavery And George Floyd

The 'SNL' star drew a sharp line between how Black and white comedians roast each other — and pointed straight at the ...
The Root

All the Black Creators Ahead to Alabama to Protest That You Should Know

All eyes will be on the “All Roads Lead to the South” National Day of Action on Saturday (May 16), and The Root will be on ...

Erika Kirk Says Black Comedian Dressed Up In 'Whiteface' To Parody Her

The comedian Druski mocked the Turning Point USA leader in a video last month.

Kevin Hart and Katt Williams's feud explained after scathing roast

Netflix viewers were left wondering about Katt Williams' beef with Kevin Hart during the comedian's latest roast.

Black Ops is back for a new mission in series 3 on the BBC

Award winning comedy Black Ops, made by BBC Studios Comedy for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, will return for series three. Chaotic ...
Vanity Fair

Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, and Stevie Wonder honor Eddie Murphy at AFI’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Virtually every black comedian, and Bill Burr, was on hand to pay tribute to Eddie Murphy on Saturday night as he was awarded the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.

BBC Comedy Goes Big On Returners With New Seasons Of ‘Amandaland’, ‘Am I Being Unreasonable?’ & ‘Black Ops’

BBC comedy boss Jon Petrie is all about returners as the corporation’s annual Comedy Festival gets underway. Petrie has given ...