Today In Black History: Red Foxx

On this date in 1922 John Elroy Sanford was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Sanford is known by most by his stage name Red Foxx. Red was a legend on the stand up circuit but is most famous for his TV show Sanford and Son. A little known fact about Foxx is that in the 1940s, he was an associate of Malcolm Little who would later become Malcolm X. In Malcolm's autobiography, Foxx is referred to as "Chicago Red, the funniest dishwasher on this earth."

Wealthy vs Rich: Friday's Comic Relief

"I’m not talking about rich, I’m talking about wealth...., I’m talking about the white family that owns the color blue." - Chris Rock

Richard Pryor Biopic Update

Richard Pryor's biopic is set to start filming this fall with the lead role of Pryor being played by comedic actor Marlon Wayans. The film titled Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said? will start shooting in the fall with a projected released date of early next spring. Mike Epps was originally casted and was suppose to play Pryor while he was still alive, but the role eventually went to Eddie Murphy when Director Bill Condon discovered that Murphy was interested in the part. However creative differences Murphy and Condon caused for a new lead, which became Wayans.

Today In Black History: The Jeffersons

On this date in 1975 "The Jeffersons" premiered on television. They were formerly neighbors of the Bunkers on "All in the Family," and the Jeffersons moved to Manhattan's East Side.

Death At A Funeral Movie Trailer (Video)

Chris Rock With Martin Lawrence, Tracy Morgan, and Kevin Hart star in a remake of a movie that came out about three years ago. I guess this is suppose to be the black folks version. This movie is set to come out early 2010.

Mike Epps On Chelsea Lately (Video)

Bill Cosby's Rap Album - The Cosnarati State of Emergency

Bill Cosby's rap album (that's he's not on) will be released October 20th 2009 on iTunes and will be in stores November 24th, 2009. You can listen to the entire album by clicking here. The album features the Cosby as the executive producer in charge of developing the concepts for each track.

Chris Rock- Good Hair Movie Trailer.

Post From A Post... Where Is Dave Chappelle?

Have you been wonding what Dave Chappelle has been up to since he left his show and went to Africa? Click on the picture to read the entire story over at DCtoBC.

The Cleveland Show Extended Trailer

premieres September 27, 2009 at 8:30pm on Fox

Laugh Your Pain Away...