|
|
Racial jokes make 'news' in America
WASHINGTON (AFP) - As Barack Obama closes in on his bid to become the first African-American US president, racial politics have burst into mainstream media with the release this month of two "news" shows anchored by black comedians.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama Sarah Palin Jon Stewart Richard Pryor Chris Rock Eddie Murphy Activities:US Election 2008
2008-10-30
Terrence Howard hopes to be music hit too
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Terrence Howard earned an Oscar nomination for his role as a pimp aspiring to be a rapper in "Hustle & Flow" but the 2005 movie also shone a spotlight on the actor's musical talents and helped him land a record deal.
People:Terrence Howard Richard Pryor Lindsay Lohan Minnie Driver Scarlett Johansson
2008-08-28
Chappelle jokes for over 6 hours in L.A.
Now that he's back on the standup circuit, Dave Chappelle has a lot to say. The comic, who walked out on a $50 million deal to continue his TV show and briefly took a respite in South Africa, shattered the Laugh Factory's endurance record by taking to the comedy club's stage for six hours and seven minutes on Sunday.
Nations:South Africa U.S. People:Dave Chappelle Dane Cook Richard Pryor
2007-04-17
Neil Simon honored with humor award
Playwright Neil Simon, who drew on his New York upbringing to create such Broadway hits as "The Odd Couple," "Barefoot in the Park" and "Brighton Beach Memoirs," was honored on Sunday night with the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize as a uniquely American humorist.
Nations:U.S. People:Neil Simon Jason Alexander Richard Dreyfuss Williams Shakespeare Richard Pryor Whoopi Goldberg
2006-10-16
Kate Bosworth blamed Superman for split
Kate Bosworth has blamed the curse of Superman for her split from Orlando Bloom.
People:Margot Kidder Richard Pryor Kate Bosworth Marlon Brando Orlando Bloom Christopher Reeve
2006-09-22
|
