Action: Betting on Avatar Nov 14, 2009
Action: Betting on Avatar. Action: Betting on Avatar. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Stormy Denver Weather's Snow Problem For Events Nov 1, 2009
The Association of Cable Communicators had about 225 people at its annual forum and had Doug Williams, host of Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Stand-up on Starz, was the emcee who told several jokes The Wire could not reprint without FCC intervention. ACC president Jim Maiella zinged him at the end, though, saying, You know, Doug, Carrot Top passed on this. (Multichannel News)
Starz Is Ready To Rise Oct 25, 2009
Lucy Lawless in Starz's original series Spartacus: Blood and Sand That could change with the launch of several new series including dramas like the returning Crash and big-budget gladiator epic Spartacus: Blood and Sand, as well as original comedies Party Down, Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Standup and Gravity. Spartacus, slated to air in January 2010, has generated the most buzz. (Multichannel News)
Pay spins into alignment Sep 26, 2009
As Martin Lawrence, from proxy 00004000 adviser RiskMetrics, notes: ''We are seeing a lot of companies attempting to demonstrate alignment, such as by freezing base pay for senior executives. You are also seeing companies talk about a decline in bonus, or the fact that no bonus has been paid. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Comic Williams Will Stand Up For Beacon Awards Sep 22, 2009
Host Of Starz's 'Martin Lawrence Presents' To Host Ceremony In Denver Next Month ... Doug Williams, host of the Starz original series Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Stand-up, will serve as the master of ceremonies for the 2009 Beacon Awards Gala on Oct. 26, 2009. (Multichannel News)
Multichannel Newswire Sep 22, 2009
Doug Williams, host of the Starz original series Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Stand-up, will serve as the master of ceremonies for the 2009 Beacon Awards Gala on Oct. 26, 2009. A quartet of public-interest groups has given the Justice Department some advice on what to look for in its review of a proposed 10-year search/ad deal between Microsoft and Yahoo. (Multichannel News)
Valuable Warhol sports paintings stolen in L.A. Sep 12, 2009
According to a catalog of Warhol's work, Weisman commissioned the artist in 1977 to create portraits of sports figures, including Chris Evert, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Nicklaus, Pele, Hamill, and Ali, said Brenda Klippel, the director of Martin Lawrence Galleries in Los Angeles, which has a large collection of Warhols. "Warhol was always a portraitist and fascinated with anyone of fame or fortune, anyone in the public eye," Klippel said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
'Crash Lands on VOD, Web Sep 7, 2009
Still undecided are the fates of sophomore comedy series Head Case, network documentary series Starz Inside and standup comedy series Martin Lawrence Presents First Amendment Standup, according to Shelanski. Were still planning out what the rest of 2010 looks like, he said. (Multichannel News)
Momma Gets Bigger Sep 4, 2009
Martin Lawrence to don fat suit once more. by , IGN UK. (IGN FilmForce)
PhotosYoung Kennedy's bird Sep 3, 2009
The first two, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, were filmed throughout SoFla, including in Delray Beach. That s where producers blew up a beachside mansion in 2003 for a key scene in dos. (The Palm Beach Post)
Mike epps: A stand-up guy Aug 20, 2009
That led to working with such stars as Will Smith, Samuel Jackson, Martin Lawrence, James Earl Jones and Bernie Mac. His film credits include How High, Bait, All About the Benjamins, Friday After Next: Xmas in the Hood; Malibu's Most Wanted; The Fighting Temptations; Resident Evil, Apocalypse, Guess Who, The Honeymooners, Roll Bounce, Something New, Talk to Me, The Grand, Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, Next Day Air and The Hangover. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Daily television listings Aug 19, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Crossed the Line, Now What? Aug 1, 2009
Mind you I had just seen Thin line between love and hate with Martin Lawrence and I was on fire. Sooo I ever so politely packed all of his clothes in a plastic trash bag,caught a cab to his apartment(told the cabbie not to leave cause it wouldn t be long) and dumped all of his shyt on the middle of his yard. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Why Cant Ads Get Black Women Right? Jul 29, 2009
As long as Martin Lawrence, Tyler Perry, Eddie Murphy, (insert rapper/singer name here) is behind coonery, it's ok. But as soon as a white person is somehow visibly involved it becomes wrong/racist. (Slate)
Reality Television's Reverend Run's... Jul 27, 2009
His standup comedy show helped to launch the international careers of legendary comedians like Martin Lawrence and Bernie Mac. Both Sean Combs and Russell are entrepreneurs at heart. (Suite101.com)
Foxx hits the concert trail Jul 25, 2009
AJust finished "Law Abiding Citizen," and I'm going to start on this movie called "Skank Robbers" with Martin Lawrence, where we return to our woman characters, Sha Na Na (from TV's "Martin") and Wanda (from TV's "In Living Colour"). E-MAIL THIS ARTICLE. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Comedy Director Steve Carr Joins The Institute for the Development of Enhanced Perceptual Awareness Jul 21, 2009
Additionally, he directed "Daddy Day Care" and "Dr. Doolittle 2" starring Eddie Murphy, "Rebound" starring Martin Lawrence, and he executive produced and directed "Are We Done Yet?" starring Ice Cube. Carr's most recent theatrical release, "Paul Blart Mall Cop," starring Kevin James, earned over $180 million at the worldwide box office. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Toys Come to Life in Transformers M... Jul 16, 2009
A few years back Martin Lawrence was on the Conan O Brien show promoting his then new film Bad Boys 2 ... The answer, on a whole is simple: no. But one can understand what genius Martin Lawrence was talking about. (Suite101.com)
Lifeline Live Jul 5, 2009
Not to mention Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, from Bad Boys. Nobody in the world knew about Megan Fox until I found her and put her in Transformers. (USA Today -- Life)
Daily TV and radio guide Jul 3, 2009
College Road Trip 9 p.m. (STARZ) A cop (Martin Lawrence) and his college-bound daughter (Raven-Symone) drive across country. G (2008). (Boston Globe)
Jackson's legacy honored at BET Awards Jun 29, 2009
Foxx resurrected his In Living Color character Wanda and paired it with another cross-dressing classic character, Martin Lawrence s Sheneneh, for a hilarious parody of an upcoming movie : Skank Robbers. Beyonce gave a simultaneously sexy and angelic performance of Ave Maria ; Ne-Yo brought out some of the hitmaking male R&B acts of the 1980s and 1980s, from Bell Biv Devoe to Guy. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Ed McMahon, 86, pitchman and Carson's 'Tonight Show' sidekick Jun 24, 2009
Among the performers who appeared on the show were Rosie O Donnell, Martin Lawrence, Britney Spears, and Drew Carey. I am one of the very fortunate people who grew up to do exactly what I spent my whole childhood dreaming of doing, Mr. McMahon once wrote, even if no one is quite sure exactly what it is that I do. (Boston Globe)
Eddie Murphy's 'Delirious' turns 25 Jun 20, 2009
But on the "Delirious" DVD, a Who's Who of black comedians, including Chris Tucker, Cedric the Entertainer, Sinbad and Martin Lawrence, weighs in on the TV special's initial impact. "Eddie Murphy inspired me to become a comic," Chris Rock says. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
POP CULTURE GRID: Athletes' most successful pickup lines? Apr 17, 2009
The Pop Culture Grid - Extra Mustard - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday April 15, 2009 10:00AM; Updated: Wednesday April 15, 2009 6:05PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Today in History Apr 16, 2009
Actor-comedian Martin Lawrence is 44. Actor Jon Cryer is 44. (Yahoo News)
Open Season 2 Apr 15, 2009
Boog is back but not so Martin Lawrence, who voiced the domesticated bear in "Open Season" (Mike Epps takes his place). Same goes for his antler-challenged companion Elliot, who's no less spastic with "Talk Soup's" Joel McHale subbing in for Ashton Kutcher. (Variety)
The Martin Show and Comedy Apr 7, 2009
The sitcom centers around the misfortunes that Martin Payne, played by Martin Lawrence, finds himself entangled in ... Front and center of each episode is the talented Martin Lawrence who portrays the sitcom s main character, Martin, and several of the shows drop-ins who became fan favorites ... Mama Payne, Sheneneh, Rosco, Otis and Jerome were all played by Martin Lawrence, evidence of the actor s broad range of comedic talent. (Suite101.com)
Top 21st Century Car Chases Apr 3, 2009
The famous coups-de-grace to the chase has since been replicated in a number of more recent pursuits, but the image of a burning luxury car bouncing in the air overhead as Will Smith and Martin Lawrence speed recklessly beneath it is, even to this day, an epic moment in car chase history. The only bad thing about the scene is just how many cars ; vehicles which most of us could never afford in our lives ; were so casually and carelessly destroyed. (IGN FilmForce)
Semifinal matchup with rival Findlay would be worth wait Mar 25, 2009
As Martin Lawrence said in the movie "Life," toward the end of it when he and Eddie Murphy were old men trying to escape prison, "I'm a visionary on this one.". Gannon will beat the Mules today to set up a showdown against No. 1 Findlay (33-0) in the national semifinals Thursday night. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Skip navigation Mar 24, 2009
In his Oak Room debut, Broadway baritone Tom Wopat sauntered into the historic cabaret corner singing the unaccompanied reflection "Last Night When We... The Allman Brothers' annual March run at Gotham's Beacon Theater has become something of a harbinger of spring, bringing with it a palpable sense of r... Songwriter John Bucchino's songs are staples of the cabaret circuit, and deservedly so; he has the ability to present the inner emotions of contempora... DVD Reviews: Boog is back but not so... (Variety)
25 random things about Devan Downey Mar 13, 2009
His favorite movie is Bad Boys 2, a 2003 flick starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. 5. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Columnist: Tyler Perry movies 'awful' Feb 26, 2009
First, comedians Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence star in high-grossing movies as the fattest, ugliest black women that Hollywood makeup artists can conjure up, and now here s Perry with his gussied-up version of the same butt of the joke. By the way, I don t want to hear diddly about Robin Williams as Mrs. Doubtfire or Milton Berle in high heels. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Seeing India through a foreign lens Feb 22, 2009
Wild Hogs (2007): Granted, the whole joke was that these middle-aged yuppies - played by John Travolta, Tim Allen, Martin Lawrence and William H. Macy - are supposed to look ridiculous on their bikes. But the movie wasn't funny, even if it did make a gazillion dollars. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Harlem Globetrotters "Spinning the Globe" Tour Shattering Box Office Records Across North America Feb 18, 2009
Al Pacino, Billy Crystal, Neal McDonough, Martin Lawrence, chef Gordon Ramsay, and radio personality Adam Carolla were among the celebrities enjoying the family fun at Los Angeles Staples Center on Feb. 15, as the team set an all-time Globetrotters record for the highest number of single-game paid tickets for any and all shows in the historic 83 years of the Globetrotters franchise. Other entertainment and sports icons took in the Globetrotters during the record-breaking Presidents Day... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Star lineup for ABC's Dancing Feb 10, 2009
Not only is she one of the countrys most respected and leading entertainment journalists, she has also appeared in numerous films, including Thank You For Smoking, Scream 2, Scream 3, Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat, and the television series 30 Rock, Project Runway, Charmed, Joey, Third Watch, Beverly Hills, 90210, Days of Our Lives, Melrose Place, General Hospital, Just Shoot Me and Ally McBeal, among... (The Palm Beach Post)
