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entertainment1 year ago

Jamie Foxx Unveils Health Scare Details in Netflix Special

In his Netflix stand-up special "What Had Happened Was," Jamie Foxx opens up about his "mystery illness" that struck him in April 2023, revealing he suffered a brain bleed leading to a stroke. Foxx humorously recounts his medical journey, including his sister's insistence on proper care, his recovery in Atlanta, and his rehabilitation in Chicago. He addresses internet rumors about being a clone and emphasizes the importance of humor in his life.

via Deadline|
#entertainment#health#jamie-foxx
entertainment1 year ago

"Netflix Greenlights Shane Gillis Comedy 'Tires' for Scripted Series"

Netflix has acquired comedian Shane Gillis' scripted comedy series "Tires," set to premiere on May 23. The show revolves around an unqualified heir attempting to turn around his father's auto repair business, starring Gillis and featuring guest appearances by Andrew Schulz. This marks Gillis' second production with his production company, Dad Sick Productions, following his stand-up special "Beautiful Dogs." Additionally, Netflix has ordered a new stand-up special from Gillis and he is set to perform at the 2024 Netflix is a Joke Fest in Los Angeles. Gillis, who briefly mentioned his past firing from Saturday Night Live in his opening monologue, has garnered attention for his comedy, including his debut special "Shane Gillis: Live in Austin" on YouTube.

via Deadline|
#comedy-series#entertainment#netflix
entertainment1 year ago

"Netflix Greenlights Shane Gillis Comedy 'Tires' Despite Controversy"

Netflix has ordered a workplace comedy series titled Tires, based on a YouTube pilot by Shane Gillis, set to premiere on May 23. Gillis serves as an executive producer, writer, and co-creator of the show, which features a cast including Chris O’Connor, Kilah Fox, and Stavros Halkias, with guest appearances by Andrew Schulz. Additionally, Netflix has ordered a stand-up special from Gillis and he will perform at the Netflix Is a Joke comedy festival in May. This news comes after Gillis hosted Saturday Night Live, following his firing in 2019, and landed a sponsorship deal with Bud Light. Some view his return to mainstream platforms as a victory for "anti-woke" comedy, while others note his stand-up is more self-effacing than confrontational.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#comedy#entertainment#netflix
entertainment2 years ago

"Pete Davidson's Revealing Moment at Aretha Franklin's Funeral"

In his new Netflix stand-up special "Pete Davidson: Turbo Fonzarelli," comedian Pete Davidson admits to being high on ketamine at Aretha Franklin's funeral in 2018, where he was the plus one of then-fiancée Ariana Grande. He reflects on the embarrassment of his behavior and shares humorous anecdotes about the event, including feeling proud when he thought Bill Clinton was ogling Grande.

via Rolling Stone|
#aretha-franklin#ariana-grande#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Marlon Wayans Embraces and Supports His Transgender Child

Comedian Marlon Wayans revealed during an interview that one of his children, Kai, is transgender. Wayans shared that he is working on a stand-up special about his own transition as a parent, from ignorance and denial to complete unconditional love and acceptance. He expressed pride in his child for being true to themselves and emphasized the importance of allowing children to be free and confident in their own identities. Wayans also discussed performing the set at a special show and urged world leaders to be inclusive of the next generation.

via Rolling Stone|
#acceptance#entertainment#marlon-wayans
entertainment2 years ago

Amy Schumer Takes Aim at Hilaria Baldwin and Alec Baldwin in New Netflix Special.

In her new Netflix stand-up special, "Emergency Contact," Amy Schumer calls out Hilaria Baldwin for pretending to be Spanish and refers to her as a "sociopath." Schumer also jokes about Alec Baldwin's involvement in the shooting on the set of his movie Rust. This is not the first time Schumer has made a joke about the incident. Alec was charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter, both of which were dropped in April. "Emergency Contact" is now streaming on Netflix.

via Decider|
#alec-baldwin#amy-schumer#entertainment