Bill Cosby

Judge Declares a Mistrial in the Bill Cosby Rape Case
Judge Declares a Mistrial in the Bill Cosby Rape Case
Judge Declares a Mistrial in the Bill Cosby Rape Case
For years now, America has been struggling with the allegations that Bill Cosby  —  once a beloved television father and comedian  —  may have used his position in Hollywood to commit a series of violent sexual assaults. For those unfamiliar with the timeline involved in the Cosby case, I would encourage you to check out ABC’s detailed recap of everything that led up to this past month’s trial, including the civil cases brought against the actor-comedian and the Hannibal Burgess joke that is widely regarded as the instigating event in bringing these accusations to the public. And today, as noted by Deadline, a Norristown, PA jury has forced the judge to declare a mistrial in Andrea Costand’s case against Cosby.
The 10 Funniest Classic Black Comedies
The 10 Funniest Classic Black Comedies
The 10 Funniest Classic Black Comedies
There are tons of hilarious Black movies. They’ve made three of the Barbershop movies, Kevin Hart can’t seem to stay out of theaters, and we could rattle off an endless array of Eddie Murphy quotes from films. But what are the best? What are the movies that you can’t go to any BBQ or hair salon without hearing quotes and references? There are almost too many to consider, but we whittled it down to ten. These are our picks for the funniest Black comedies of all time.
Eddie Murphy Impersonates Bill Cosby After SNL 40 Refusal
Eddie Murphy Impersonates Bill Cosby After SNL 40 Refusal
Eddie Murphy Impersonates Bill Cosby After SNL 40 Refusal
Just last week, a profile of Eddie Murphy shed light on his declining the role of Bill Cosby for SNL’s 40th anniversary event, citing his disinterest with denigrating the fallen idol any further. That pudding appears to have spilled however, as Murphy put on his best Cosby to accept the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize.
Eddie Murphy Explains Refusal to Play Bill Cosby for SNL 40
Eddie Murphy Explains Refusal to Play Bill Cosby for SNL 40
Eddie Murphy Explains Refusal to Play Bill Cosby for SNL 40
For as much hype as SNL garnered in returning so many past alum for its 40th anniversary special, Eddie Murphy’s long-awaited return seemed curiously brief. Norm MacDonald since explained that the revered comedian had declined to portray Bill Cosby in the all-star Celebrity Jeopardy sketch, and now Murphy himself explains the decision.
Netflix Bill Cosby Standup Special Not 'Appropriate' to Air
Netflix Bill Cosby Standup Special Not 'Appropriate' to Air
Netflix Bill Cosby Standup Special Not 'Appropriate' to Air
Prior to the many pieces, victims and testimony cementing Bill Cosby’s status as a reviled public figure, the comedian had almost reached the cusp of a comeback, planning a new NBC series and a Netflix standup special. Netflix was quick to shelve plans to release the special once Cosby’s deeds became a national focus, and now the streaming service doesn’t ever believe it “appropriate” to air.

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