Showing posts with label D.L. Hughley. Show all posts
Showing posts with label D.L. Hughley. Show all posts

Saturday, February 13, 2016

Get Down For Flint!


In case you haven't heard, there's a problem in Flint, MI - These guys are here to help!

The Comedy Get Down tour has seen overwhelming support from the people of Flint, and the five heavyweight comedians are excited to announce that proceeds from their Feb. 21 show at Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center in Flint, Mich.,will give back to the Flint community. 

Cedric ‘The Entertainer’, Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, George Lopez and Charlie Murphy have chosen to donate proceeds from the show to the Flint Child Health and Development Fund of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, whose focus is providing support to children exposed to lead. Please visit FlintKids.org for more information.
We're Here To "Get Down!"
Cedric "The Entertainer" is best known for crowd-pleasing performances in hit films such as Barbershop, Be Cool, The Original Kings of Comedy, and the top-ranking Madagascar animated franchise, just to name a few. Cedric will be seen next on the big screen‎ in the much-anticipated comedy feature BARBERSHOP 3 slated for release in early 2016. He is executive producer and stars in the current hit comedy series THE SOUL MAN on TV Land. Cedric also stars in the buzzed about new reality series, CEDRIC'S BARBER BATTLE, which debuted on THE CW on June 29th.

Eddie Griffin has received worldwide recognition through his numerous stand-up comedy specials, movies, television appearances, music and comedy albums for not only acting, but writing and producing as well. Most notably, Def Comedy Jam, HBO One Night Stand, Malcolm & Eddie for which he won the NAACP Image Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series award, Undercover Brother, My Baby's Daddy, Dysfunktional Family, Norbit, Freedom Of Speech, A Fool And His Money play, You Can Tell Em' I Said It and soon to be released Mucho Dinero and An American Hero. Comedy Central also honored Eddie as one of the Top 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians of all time.

D.L. Hughley star of his namesake TV show that ran on ABC The Hughleys, is also well known as one of the standout comedians on the hit comedy tour and docu-film The Original Kings of Comedy. DL can currently be heard nationwide as host of his own nationally syndicated afternoon radio show “The DL Hughley Show”, heard in over 60 markets across the country. Known for being astute and politically savvy in true comedian style, Hughley is a published author; and was honored with a prestigious Peabody Award for his satirical documentary special DL Hughley: The Endangered List. He appeared in the TV drama Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip and will next star in the upcoming NBC drama Heartbreakers. DL is currently starring in his ninth stand-up comedy special Clear.

George Lopez is a multi-talented entertainer whose career encompasses television, film, standup comedy and late-night television. For two seasons, Lopez hosted Lopez Tonight, a late-night television talk show on TBS, Television’s groundbreaking hit sitcom George Lopez, which ran for six seasons on ABC. Lopez has risen to become one of the premier comedic talents in the entertainment industry and known for his extensive charity work with various foundations.

Charlie Murphy became a household name as a cast member of "Chappelles Show" when he recanted his True Hollywood Stories of celebrity and excess, however he has spent the past two decades solidifying his position in Hollywood as a true acting and writing talent. He’s appeared in Lottery Ticket with Bow Wow and Ice Cube, Our Family Wedding with Forrest Whitaker and The Perfect Holiday w/ Queen Latifah and Terrence Howard. Charlie wrote cult classics like Vampire In Brooklyn and Norbit, and stars as ‘Vic’ in Adult Swim’s “Black Jesus”, currently in production on Season 2.

EVENT DETAILS:
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 @ 7:00 PM

FLINT, MI
DORT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION EVENT CENTER
THE COMEDY GET DOWN

FEATURING CEDRIC ‘THE ENTERTAINER’, EDDIE GRIFFIN, D.L. HUGHLEY, GEORGE LOPEZ AND CHARLIE MURPHY

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Honoring Richard Pryor

The Great Richard Pryor
CEDRIC 'THE ENTERTAINER', D.L. HUGHLEY, EDDIE GRIFFIN, GEORGE LOPEZ AND MIKE EPPS SET TO HONOR RICHARD PRYOR


What an amazing event for a one of a kind comedic legend!


"A Night For Richard" To Take Place
November 2nd in Peoria, Illinois
Tickets On Sale Wednesday, October 1 at 10 AM at
TicketMaster.com, 1-800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center Box Office

Spearheaded by George Lopez, “A Night For Richard” will honor the legacy of Richard Pryor in a historic,one-night-only show at the SMG managed Peoria Civic Center, in Peoria, Illinois, on Sunday, November 2nd to benefit the Richard Pryor statue. Lopez has invited some of the biggest names in comedy to join him in honoring Pryor, including Cedric ‘The Entertainer’, D.L. HughleyEddie Griffin, and Mike Epps.

The seven-and-a-half foot clay carving of Richard Pryor by Peoria-based artist Preston Jackson will serve as the gateway to the city’s developing Warehouse District. It is slated for unveiling at the end of 2014.

The late comedian's wife, Jennifer Lee Pryor, has also given her support to the event.

“There is no greater tribute than when your hometown honors you. I am thrilled and moved by this beautiful work of art by Preston Jackson. I know Richard is happy too and is smiling down. Thank you to George Lopez and all of the other comics for coming together to remember Richard and to the African American Hall of Fame Committee and the City of Peoria for this great honor!”

“Richard Pryor deserves a statue in his hometown. I am honored to be involved in making that happen,” says George Lopez.

About “A Night For Richard” Entertainment:
George Lopez’s career spans numerous standup specials and late night television appearances. He lent his voice to filmssuch as Rio, Beverly Hills Chihuahua, The Smurfs, and their sequels. And he also starred in and produced his own sitcom,“George Lopez” which ran for six seasons on ABC and hosted late night talk show “Lopez Tonight” on TBS.

Cedric ‘The Entertainer’ is an actor and game show host, best known for co-starring along with Steve Harvey on “The Steve Harvey Show” and starring as ‘Eddie’ in the Barbershop films.

D.J. Hughley was a member of The Original Kings of Comedy, a correspondent for The Jay Leno Show, host of D.L. Hughley Breaks The News on CNN and the original host of BET’s Comic View.

Eddie Griffin appeared on the big screen in Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, Scary Movie 3, John Q, and Armageddon to name a few. Griffin performed on Simmons’ “Def Comedy Jam,” many standup specials and starred in hit comedy series “Malcolm and Eddie” he even wrote and produced four episodes, one of which featured his mentor, Richard Pryor.

Mike Epps got his big break as ‘Day-Day’ in Next Friday and Friday After Next. Epps has also appeared in Hangover and Welcome Home,Roscoe Jenkins in addition to voicing ‘Boog’ in Open Season 2 and ‘Sonny’ in Dr. Dolittle 2.