Exclusive: A new take on the classic Hollywood Squares game show is headed to VH1. The network has teamed with Jesse Collins Entertainment and Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat on Celebrity Squares, a modern twist on the classic format featuring Black pop culture trivia.
Hosted by actor and comedian DC Young Fly, “the series will bring cultural icons together for 20 fun and spontaneous half-hour episodes,” per VH1. Celebrity guests include Babyface, Bobby Brown, Tiffany Haddish, Kirk Franklin, Bresha Webb, Luenell, Taye Diggs and more. Celebrity Squares premieres at 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 17, on VH1.
Celebrity Squares will bring two contestants together to play Tic-Tac-Toe, banking cash and prizes along the way. The player with the most money in their bank at the end of the game will move on to the bonus round for a chance to win a $10,000 cash prize.
“We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Hartbeat and...
Hosted by actor and comedian DC Young Fly, “the series will bring cultural icons together for 20 fun and spontaneous half-hour episodes,” per VH1. Celebrity guests include Babyface, Bobby Brown, Tiffany Haddish, Kirk Franklin, Bresha Webb, Luenell, Taye Diggs and more. Celebrity Squares premieres at 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 17, on VH1.
Celebrity Squares will bring two contestants together to play Tic-Tac-Toe, banking cash and prizes along the way. The player with the most money in their bank at the end of the game will move on to the bonus round for a chance to win a $10,000 cash prize.
“We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Hartbeat and...
- 9/25/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The original cast of hit ’90s sitcom “Martin” is reuniting for a 30th anniversary special that will air on BET+ later this year, BET announced on Friday. Stars Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold and Carl Anthony Payne II, as well as surprise guests, will join host Affion Crockett to reminisce about the series.
The reunion will feature interviews with the cast, original directors and behind-the-scenes commentary on the show’s impact, as well as special musical performances.
“Martin is one of the most beloved sitcoms in our community, both because it is hugely entertaining and because it played a pivotal role in changing the narrative of Black voices in entertainment and in culture through the portrayal of young, ambitious Black leads and healthy Black relationships,” said Scott Mills, CEO of BET, in a statement. “Decades later, that representation is still just as important, which is why we’re so...
The reunion will feature interviews with the cast, original directors and behind-the-scenes commentary on the show’s impact, as well as special musical performances.
“Martin is one of the most beloved sitcoms in our community, both because it is hugely entertaining and because it played a pivotal role in changing the narrative of Black voices in entertainment and in culture through the portrayal of young, ambitious Black leads and healthy Black relationships,” said Scott Mills, CEO of BET, in a statement. “Decades later, that representation is still just as important, which is why we’re so...
- 2/18/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Martin Lawrence and the surviving cast of his hit comedy series Martin are set to reunite 30 years later as part of a BET+ reunion special, hosted by Affion Crockett. Taping will take place February 20 and the special will air later this year.
Announced participants also include Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold and Carl Anthony Payne II. Thomas Mikal Ford, who played Martin’s best friend Tommy in the series, died in 2016 at the age of 52.
“To be able to sit here 30 years later with this amazing cast that has had such an impact on pop culture is truly a blessing,” Lawrence said. “I am always humbled that the fans still want more of the show and its characters. I am looking forward to the reunion special.”
BET+ also teases the participation of “surprise guests,” and the streamer surely has a wide array of big-name series guest stars to choose from. Throughout...
Announced participants also include Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold and Carl Anthony Payne II. Thomas Mikal Ford, who played Martin’s best friend Tommy in the series, died in 2016 at the age of 52.
“To be able to sit here 30 years later with this amazing cast that has had such an impact on pop culture is truly a blessing,” Lawrence said. “I am always humbled that the fans still want more of the show and its characters. I am looking forward to the reunion special.”
BET+ also teases the participation of “surprise guests,” and the streamer surely has a wide array of big-name series guest stars to choose from. Throughout...
- 2/18/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
VH1 announced that “Wild ‘N Out” will premiere its 300th episode on Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. Et. The premiere will kick off the comedy show’s next season, with new episodes airing on the following Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Hosted by Nick Cannon, this season’s guest stars and performances include Fat Joe, Wyclef Jean, Tommy Davidson, Saucy Santana, Miles Brown, G-Eazy and Kossiko, Dreamdoll, Kelsey Plum and Dearica Hamby, Jimmy Allen, Lisa Raye, Kid ‘N Play and Mariah the Scientist. “Wild ‘N Out” is also partnering with Super League Gaming this season to produce live streams for three weeks. Each week within Minehut, Super League’s Minecraft community, players will be able to freestyle rap, discuss the new “Wild ‘N Out” episodes and more on “Wild ‘N Out: Metaverse Remix” at 9 p.m. Et beginning Feb. 22.
“Wild ‘N Out” features improvisational comedy games and celebrity guests that lead teams in a series of challenges.
Hosted by Nick Cannon, this season’s guest stars and performances include Fat Joe, Wyclef Jean, Tommy Davidson, Saucy Santana, Miles Brown, G-Eazy and Kossiko, Dreamdoll, Kelsey Plum and Dearica Hamby, Jimmy Allen, Lisa Raye, Kid ‘N Play and Mariah the Scientist. “Wild ‘N Out” is also partnering with Super League Gaming this season to produce live streams for three weeks. Each week within Minehut, Super League’s Minecraft community, players will be able to freestyle rap, discuss the new “Wild ‘N Out” episodes and more on “Wild ‘N Out: Metaverse Remix” at 9 p.m. Et beginning Feb. 22.
“Wild ‘N Out” features improvisational comedy games and celebrity guests that lead teams in a series of challenges.
- 1/31/2022
- by Wyatte Grantham-Philips and Sasha Urban
- Variety Film + TV
Nick Cannon’s “Wild ‘N Out” franchise will expand to a new network this summer with a run on VH1, the network announced on Wednesday.
The new run of episodes of the improv comedy series will air on the MTV sister network beginning Sunday, July 7. Guests will include stars from “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood,” and “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,” as well as Wiz Khalifa, Marlon Wayans, Swizz Beatz, T-Pain, Anderson .Paak, Tiny Harris, Ne-Yo, NeNe Leakes, Vinny Guadagnino, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, Sofi Tukker, Lupe Fiasco, Akon, Perez Hilton, Marshmello and A$AP Ferg.
In addition to the regular show, the franchise also includes a YouTube channel, live tours, a restaurant chain and merchandise. In August, “Wild ‘N Out” will also get its own channel on Pluto TV, the live television service acquired by Viacom earlier this year.
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The new run of episodes of the improv comedy series will air on the MTV sister network beginning Sunday, July 7. Guests will include stars from “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood,” and “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,” as well as Wiz Khalifa, Marlon Wayans, Swizz Beatz, T-Pain, Anderson .Paak, Tiny Harris, Ne-Yo, NeNe Leakes, Vinny Guadagnino, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, Sofi Tukker, Lupe Fiasco, Akon, Perez Hilton, Marshmello and A$AP Ferg.
In addition to the regular show, the franchise also includes a YouTube channel, live tours, a restaurant chain and merchandise. In August, “Wild ‘N Out” will also get its own channel on Pluto TV, the live television service acquired by Viacom earlier this year.
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- 6/20/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
MTV’s “Wild ‘N Out” will return for its 12th season on Friday with a guest roster that includes the likes of Ludacris, Rae Sremmurd, WWE Superstar Sasha Banks, and “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” mainstay Jonathan Cheban.
Season 9 champion Chance the Rapper is slated to return for the hour-long premiere in which he will face “Wild ‘N Out” host Nick Cannon in a rematch.
The roster for the rest of the season also includes Azealia Banks, Chloe x Halle, Dwight Howard, So So Def artists Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat and Bow Wow, Jay Rock, Lil Yachty, Goodie Mob artists CeeLo Green, Big Gipp, Khujo and T-Mo, Ot Genasis, Tameka “Tiny” Harris and Trevor Jackson.
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The premiere episode is also set to feature a new segment (video above) called “Got Damned” in which contestants...
Season 9 champion Chance the Rapper is slated to return for the hour-long premiere in which he will face “Wild ‘N Out” host Nick Cannon in a rematch.
The roster for the rest of the season also includes Azealia Banks, Chloe x Halle, Dwight Howard, So So Def artists Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat and Bow Wow, Jay Rock, Lil Yachty, Goodie Mob artists CeeLo Green, Big Gipp, Khujo and T-Mo, Ot Genasis, Tameka “Tiny” Harris and Trevor Jackson.
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The premiere episode is also set to feature a new segment (video above) called “Got Damned” in which contestants...
- 8/14/2018
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Mike Epps and Tip “T.I.” Harris have signed up to star in the Queen Latifah-produced indie comedy, “The Trap,” which will be directed by Chris Robinson (Bet’s “New Edition: The Movie”) from a script penned by Nile Evans, based on an original story… Continue Reading →...
- 8/18/2016
- by shadowandact
- ShadowAndAct
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