Kevin Hart
Kevin Hart to Star in ‘Fight Night’ Crime Drama at Peacock
Peacock and Kevin Hart are stepping into the boxing ring. The NBCUniversal streamer has ordered a limited series titled Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist that will tell the story of an armed robbery orchestrated around Muhammad Ali’s 1970 comeback fight in Atlanta. Hart will star in the series and serve as an executive producer. […]
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Kevin Hart Set for 2024 Mark Twain Prize Honor
Kevin Hart is the next recipient of the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American humor. Hart, who starred opposite Mark Wahlberg in Netflix’s Me Time buddy comedy and will appear in Eli Roth’s big-screen adaptation of the popular video game franchise Borderlands and Netflix’s comedy-thriller Lift, will be recognized for his contribution to American culture and comedy […]
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John Bailey, ‘Ordinary People’ Cinematographer and Former Film Academy President, Dies at 81
John Bailey, the cinematographer on Ordinary People, Groundhog Day, As Good as It Gets and dozens of other notable films who endured two “stressful” terms as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, died Friday. He was 81. Bailey died in Los Angeles, his wife, Oscar-nominated film editor Carol Littleton (E.T. the […]
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Kevin Hart Attempts to Steal Fortune From Mid-Flight Plane in Trailer for Netflix Heist Film ‘Lift’
Kevin Hart could be on cloud nine if he can pull off a high-flying heist operation in the first trailer for Netflix’s upcoming comedy-thriller Lift. Landing on the streaming service on Jan. 12, F. Gary Gray’s feature centers on Cyrus Whitaker (Hart), the leader of an international heist team who gets enlisted to steal $500 […]
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Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat CEO Thai Randolph Exits; Star Will Serve as Top Exec in Interim
Hartbeat CEO Thai Randolph is stepping down from her post after close to seven years at Kevin Hart’s entertainment company. Randolph is leaving to “pursue new endeavors,” according to a statement, but will remain a strategic advisor to Hart. Until a new CEO can be appointed, Hart, who is currently chairman of the company, will […]
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Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Bolsters Executive Ranks With Two Hires (Exclusive)
Hartbeat, Kevin Hart’s entertainment company, has hired two new senior executives. Janina Lundy, former head of emerging audience development and marketing for Prime Video and Amazon Studios, will serve as Hartbeat’s executive vp, head of marketing and brand strategy. Adam Puchalsky, former global head of content and brand experiences at Wavemaker, will serve as executive […]
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Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer to Headline A Very Good+ Night of Comedy Benefit
Good+Foundation, Jessica Seinfeld’s non-profit centered on addressing multi-generational poverty, announced on Wednesday that its marquee fundraiser, A Very Good+ Night of Comedy, is returning to NYC’s Carnegie Hall on Oct. 18. Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer and Ronny Chieng will perform at the benefit, with D-Nice serving as DJ for the evening. With operations […]
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‘Back on the Strip’ Review: Wesley Snipes and Tiffany Haddish in a Male Stripper Comedy That Lacks the Right Moves
J.B. Smoove, Faizon Love, Gary Owen, Bill Bellamy and Kevin Hart also appear in this comedy about the reunion of a Black male stripper troupe.
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Kevin Hart Inks New Multiyear Deal at SiriusXM
SiriusXM has inked Kevin Hart to host and showcase more comedy shows on its platforms. On Wednesday, the satellite radio company unveiled a new multi-platform, multiyear deal with the comedy superstar and his Laugh Out Loud network. Hart will host new regular and live programs on his channel, Laugh Out Loud Radio, while sending additional […]
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Kevin Hart Announces ‘Celebrity Prank Wars’ Series After Viral Nick Cannon Clip
Kevin Hart announced his latest project, Celebrity Prank Wars, on Wednesday following a viral bit joking about Nick Cannon and the various women who are mothers to his children. The show, which premieres April 6, will see the duo take their “friendly feud” up a notch, with Hart and Cannon branching out to also include […]
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Dave Chappelle Dishes on Money, Kevin Hart’s Ambitious Career and Why He Left ‘Chappelle’s Show’
When it comes to saying yes or no to new opportunities, Dave Chappelle leans on the late Maya Angelou. On the latest episode of The Midnight Miracle, the stand-up star covers a lot of conversational ground with his Luminary podcast co-hosts Talib Kweli and Yasiin Bey (aka Mos Def), including topics like the merits of […]
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Where to Go Out in Los Angeles Right Now
Whether they’re packed with industry-centric parties or simply buzzing with Angelenos in search of a well-made cocktail and trendy atmosphere, these lively nightlife spots are a testament to the unique range of a city powered by creativity and entertainment. The Hollywood Reporter has compiled a list of places in Los Angeles (which will be ongoing) that […]
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