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HBO continues its relationship with Jerrod Carmichael. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the 35-year-old will star in a “comedy documentary series” that focuses on his personal life. Carmichael first teamed up with the network for his 2014 standup special Jerrod Carmichael: Love at the Store, followed by 8 (2017), his two-part video diary Home Videos and Sermon on the Mount (2019), and […]

As host Jerrod Carmichael went through his Golden Globes monologue, one couldn’t help but wonder what the Hollywood Foreign Press Association thought of what they were witnessing.  Multiple sources tell the Hollywood Reporter that Helen Hoehne, president of the same organization that allowed Ricky Gervais to publicly criticize them and everyone in attendance on five separate occasions, was left “shocked and upset” […]

Jerrod Carmichael made a reference to Whitney Houston’s death as part of his hosting gig at the 2023 Golden Globes, and the late singer’s estate isn’t happy about it. “Alright you guys, we are back, we are pressed for time but they wanted me to shout out the venue we’re in,” said Carmichael after a commercial break during […]

Following extended Hollywood Foreign Press Association controversies, which notably resulted in a subdued unveiling of winners for the 2022 edition, the Golden Globes returned to the broadcast arena on Tuesday with host Jerrod Carmichael. Carmichael, whose directorial debut On the Count of Three is very much worth your time and is now available, was announced as […]

ASAP Rocky and Jerrod Carmichael, who both have new projects either on the horizon or fresh in the rear view, linked up for a well-worth-the-read Interview magazine discussion this week. At one point in the conversation between the two celebrated artists, Rocky reflected on his assessment of why rap is currently (in his opinion) “stuck” in a place […]

Will Smith’s Oscars slap was perfect fodder for this weekend’s episode of Saturday Night Live. The show’s skit on the incident starred Chris Redd as Will Smith and comedian Jerrod Carmichael as a seat filler at the ceremony. The seat filler is at first ecstatic to meet his idol, and while they are chatting, someone […]

Gunna performed his Metro Boomin-produced track “Banking on Me” and “Pushin P” with Future on Saturday Night Live for his debut as musical guest on NBC’s long-running sketch comedy show. Speaking of debuts, Jerrod Carmichael hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time. You can head here to check out the comedian’s opening monologue. Gunna previously hit the SNL stage during Young […]

It’s been a week of milestones for Jerrod Carmichael. Tonight, the 34-year-old comedian made his Saturday Night Live hosting debut along with first-time musical guest Gunna. The episode aired live just a day after Carmichael premiered his HBO comedy special Rothaniel, in which he came out as gay. The North Carolina native spoke about the brave moment during his SNL opening […]