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Sam Jay
Samaria Johnson (born January 13, 1982), better known as Sam Jay, is an American comedian and writer. She is best known as a writer for ''Saturday Night Live'' (2017–present), her Netflix comedy special ''3 in the Morning'' (2020), and as the co-creator and co-star of the HBO comedy series ''PAUSE with Sam Jay'' (2021–present) and the Peacock comedy series '' Bust Down'' (2022–present). Early life Jay was born Samaria Johnson in Atlanta on January 13, 1982. She grew up in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, and studied for a degree in communications but quit due to lack of interest. Career After years of working in an office and as a music manager, Jay performed her first stand-up comedy routine in 2012, at the age of 29. In 2017, she joined the writing staff of ''Saturday Night Live'', becoming the first black lesbian writer in the show's history and the second black lesbian to be involved with the show overall (after performer Danitra Vance joined the cast 32 years ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brackets
A bracket is either of two tall fore- or back-facing punctuation marks commonly used to isolate a segment of text or data from its surroundings. Typically deployed in symmetric pairs, an individual bracket may be identified as a 'left' or 'right' bracket or, alternatively, an "opening bracket" or "closing bracket", respectively, depending on the Writing system#Directionality, directionality of the context. Specific forms of the mark include parentheses (also called "rounded brackets"), square brackets, curly brackets (also called 'braces'), and angle brackets (also called 'chevrons'), as well as various less common pairs of symbols. As well as signifying the overall class of punctuation, the word "bracket" is commonly used to refer to a specific form of bracket, which varies from region to region. In most English-speaking countries, an unqualified word "bracket" refers to the parenthesis (round bracket); in the United States, the square bracket. Glossary of mathematical sym ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You People
''You People'' is a 2023 American romantic comedy film directed by Kenya Barris, which he co-wrote with Jonah Hill. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Hill, Lauren London, David Duchovny, Nia Long, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Eddie Murphy. Its plot focuses on an interracial and interreligious couple, namely a white Jewish man and a Black NOI woman, and how their families reckon with modern love amid culture clashes, societal expectations and generational differences. Set in the Los Angeles area, two Millennials meet by chance and go into uncharted waters in their dating lives. ''You People'' was released in select theaters on January 20, 2023, before its Netflix streaming release on January 27. It was the first time Barris directed a feature film. The film received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics and has stirred questions of anti-semitism. Plot Ezra Cohen, a thirty-five-year-old finance broker and pop culture podcaster, falls into an unlikely relationshi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Primetime Emmy Awards
The Primetime Emmy Awards, or Primetime Emmys, are part of the extensive range of Emmy Awards for artistic and technical merit for the American television industry. Bestowed by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS), the Primetime Emmys are presented in recognition of excellence in American primetime television programming. The award categories are divided into three classes: the regular Primetime Emmy Awards, the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards to honor technical and other similar behind-the-scenes achievements, and the Primetime Engineering Emmy Awards for recognizing significant contributions to the engineering and technological aspects of television. First given out in 1949, the award was originally referred to as simply the " Emmy Award" until the International Emmy Award and the Daytime Emmy Award were created in the early 1970s to expand the Emmy to other sectors of the television industry. The Primetime Emmy Awards generally air every September, on th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
That Damn Michael Che
''That Damn Michael Che'' is an American sketch comedy streaming television series created by and starring Michael Che that premiered on HBO Max on May 6, 2021. In July 2021, the series was renewed for a second season. Premise Each episode follows a theme or incident (police brutality, unemployment, falling in love, etc.) and uses sketches and vignettes to illustrate what it feels like to experience this from a black vantage point. It's less about being "right" and more about being honest, even at the risk of being controversial. Cast Main * Michael Che * Cecily Strong * Heidi Gardner * Colin Quinn * Ellen Cleghorne * Colin Jost Guest * Omari Hardwick * Geoffrey Owens * Godfrey * Billy Porter * Method Man * Chris Distefano * Anna Drezen * Ziwe * Wayne Brady * David Allen Grier * Tim Meadows * Kenan Thompson Episodes Series overview Season 1 (2021) Season 2 (2022) Production Development On July 14, 2020, HBO Max gave the then-untitled project a series order consisting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenan (TV Series)
''Kenan'' is an American television sitcom created by Jackie Clarke and David Caspe. The series stars Kenan Thompson as Kenan Williams, the widowed father of Aubrey (Dani Lane) and Birdie (Dannah Lane) who hosts a morning show in Atlanta, Georgia. The show follows Williams' attempts to move on from his previous life, though he is met with much resistance from his former father-in-law Rick (Don Johnson) and brother Gary ( Chris Redd). He also becomes close friends with Mika ( Kimrie Lewis), his show's executive producer. The series premiered on NBC on February 16, 2021. In April 2021, the series was renewed for a second season. The second season premiered on December 15, 2021, ahead of the second season time slot premiere on January 3, 2022. In May 2022, the series was canceled after two seasons. For his work on the show, Thompson received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 2021. Premise The series follows Kenan Williams ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shrill (TV Series)
''Shrill'' is an American comedy streaming television series developed by Aidy Bryant, Alexandra Rushfield, and Lindy West, based on West's book '' Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman''. The series premiered on March 15, 2019, on Hulu, and stars Bryant in the lead role. In April 2019, the series was renewed for a second season that premiered on January 24, 2020. In March 2020, the series was renewed for an eight episode third season, which was later confirmed to be the final season; it was released on May 7, 2021. Premise ''Shrill'' follows "Annie, described as a fat young woman who wants to change her life — but not her body. Annie is trying to make it as a journalist while juggling bad boyfriends, sick parents, and a perfectionist boss, while the world around her deems her not good enough because of her weight. She starts to realize that she's as good as anyone else and acts on it." Cast and characters Main *Aidy Bryant as Annie Easton, the main character. Annie is a journalist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BET Awards 2020
The 20th BET Awards took place on June 28, 2020. The ceremony celebrates achievements in entertainment and honors music, sports, television, and movies. They also honored the many African-American people killed from police brutality and racial injustice in the United States. It was held virtually due to the effects of the COVID-19 lockdowns, and for the first time, was simulcast on broadcast television on the CBS Television Network, negating the need for a "roadblock" simulcast across all of the cable networks of ViacomCBS. The ceremony marks the award show's 20th year on air and the 40th anniversary of Black Entertainment Television, as well as the first-ever virtual ceremony in its history. The nominees were announced on June 15, 2020. Drake received the most nominations with 6, ahead of Roddy Ricch and Megan Thee Stallion, who tied with five nominations each. It was also announced that same day that the ceremony will be hosted by actor and comedian Amanda Seales. Beyoncé was p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donald Glover Presents
''3.15.20'' is the fourth studio album by American singer Donald Glover, under his stage name Childish Gambino. It was initially uploaded to the website donaldgloverpresents.com on March 15, 2020, before being taken down 12 hours later and reappearing on streaming services on March 22 as ''3.15.20.'' It is therefore interchangeably referred to as both ''3.15.20'' and ''Donald Glover Presents''. After a countdown, it was released to streaming and download services under the title ''3.15.20'' on March 22. The album features guest appearances from Ariana Grande, Kadhja Bonet, 21 Savage and Ink. Glover produced the album with a range of collaborators including DJ Dahi, longtime producer Ludwig Göransson, Chukwudi Hodge, Kurtis McKenzie and James Francies, Jr. Most of the album's track titles refer to the time at which they appear on the album; for example, " 12.38" appears 12 minutes and 38 seconds into the album. The 2018 promotional single, " Feels Like Summer", appears on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broad City
''Broad City'' is an American television sitcom created by and starring Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson. It was developed from their independent web series of the same name, which was produced between 2009 and 2011. The sitcom, like the web series, is based on Glazer and Jacobson's real-life friendship, and their attempt to "make it" in New York. The sitcom premiered on Comedy Central on January 22, 2014, and aired for five seasons, ending on March 28, 2019. The show received critical acclaim throughout its run and has been ranked among the best television shows of the 2010s. Synopsis ''Broad City'' follows Ilana and Abbi, two Jewish American women in their twenties, as they navigate life and the adventures of New York City. Cast Main cast * Abbi Jacobson as Abbi Abrams, who was born in 1988 and is from the Philadelphia Main Line. She lives in Astoria, Queens, and is an aspiring artist. She has an alter ego, Val, who only appears when Abbi is black-out drunk. * Ilana Glazer as Il ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
70th Primetime Emmy Awards
The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards honored the best in U.S. prime time television programming from June 1, 2017, until May 31, 2018, as chosen by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The ceremony was held live on September 17, 2018, at the Microsoft Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California, and was broadcast in the U.S. by NBC. The ceremony was hosted by Michael Che and Colin Jost. The nominations were announced by Ryan Eggold and Samira Wiley on July 12, 2018. The biggest winner of the night was Amazon Prime Video's comedy-drama ''The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'', which won five trophies, including the honor for Outstanding Comedy Series, making history by becoming the first streaming television series to claim the prize. '' Game of Thrones'' also won its third trophy for Outstanding Drama Series, and Peter Dinklage tied for the most wins for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, with his third victory for '' Game of Thrones''. He would get the sole record by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards
The 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards was held on June 16, 2018, from the Santa Monica Airport, Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, U.S. and was broadcast on June 18, 2018. Similar to the 2016 MTV Movie Awards, the event was not aired live and was pre-recorded on June 16 prior to its June 18 broadcast date. It was the 27th edition of the awards and the second to jointly honor movies and television. The ceremony was hosted by Tiffany Haddish. Performers MTV announced the first few performers on May 23, 2018. * Chloe x Halle – "Warrior (Chloe x Halle song), Warrior"/"The Kids Are Alright" * DJ Mustard and Nick Jonas – "Anywhere (Mustard and Nick Jonas song), Anywhere" Presenters The first few presenters were revealed on May 23, 2018 with the performers. * Michael B. Jordan and Mila Kunis – Presented "Best Scene Stealer" * Lil Rel Howery & Kyrie Irving – Presented "Best Frightened Performance" * Olivia Munn and Zazie Beetz – Presented "Best Hero" * Francia Raisa and Yara S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nobodies (TV Series)
''Nobodies'' is an American comedy television series created by Hugh Davidson, Larry Dorf and Rachel Ramras, and produced by Ben Falcone and Melissa McCarthy. The series also starred Davidson, Dorf and Ramras. The series premiered on TV Land on March 29, 2017. The second season premiered on Paramount Network on March 29, 2018. On June 23, 2018, ''Nobodies'' was cancelled after two seasons by TV Land. Plot Groundlings members Hugh, Larry and Rachel are three actor/comedians still waiting for their big break, struggling to make a name for themselves in Hollywood while their friends achieve fame and fortune. They’re the Nobodies. Cast Main * Hugh Davidson as a fictionalised version of himself * Larry Dorf as a fictionalised version of himself * Rachel Ramras as a fictionalised version of herself Guest stars Celebrity guest stars who appear as themselves throughout the series include: Melissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone, Jason Bateman, Kristen Bell, Stephanie Courtney, Nat Faxon, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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