The Emmy Award-winning series UNITED SHADES OF AMERICA WITH W. KAMAU BELL will premiere its 4th season on Sunday, April 28 at 10PM ET/PT. Produced by Main Event Media and All3Media America, United Shades of America is an eight-part Emmy Award-winning CNN Original Series that follows sociopolitical comedian W. Kamau Bell as he explores communities across the country to understand the unique challenges they face.
In the season four premiere, Bell heads to Dallas to learn about the business of megachurches. In subsequent episodes he will explore the experiences of Hmong Americans, black Midwesterners, white activists in Seattle, women fighting for reproductive justice in Mississippi, the LGBTQ+ community in Salt Lake City, residents of D.C. that represent a vibrant culture distinct from the politics surrounding them – and more.
“Everywhere I go – airports, coffee shops, the park with my kids – people tell me how much United Shades of America means to them,” said Bell. “They say it’s the first time they’ve seen their community portrayed authentically on TV. And I also get feedback on what could be done differently. All those conversations informed this season and you will immediately know that from the first notes of our new theme song, ‘Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing’.”
Watch the “United Shades of America” Season 4 trailer here: https://cnncreativemarketing.com/project/usoa/
United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell will stream live for subscribers the day of premiere via CNNgo (at CNN.com/go and via CNNgo apps for Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, Samsung Smart TV, and Android TV) and on the CNN mobile apps for iOS and Android. The series will also be available the day after the broadcast premiere on demand via cable/satellite systems, CNNgo platform, and CNN mobile apps.
United Shades of America Season 4 Schedule:
4/28 10PM ET/PT Megachurch
5/5 10PM ET/PT Not All White People
5/12 10PM ET/PT Hmong Americans and the Secret War
5/19 10PM ET/PT Body Politics
5/26 10PM ET/PT The Real DC
6/2 10PM ET/PT Out and Proud Salt Lake
6/9 10PM ET/PT #livingwhileblack
6/16 10PM ET/PT Toxic America
W. Kamau Bell is a sociopolitical comedian who is the host and executive producer of the Emmy Award-winning CNN Original Series, “United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell.” Kamau is also known for his criminally short-lived FX and FXX comedy series, “Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell.” Kamau has a Netflix stand-up comedy special, “Private School Negro” and a book with the easy-to-remember title, The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell: Tales of a 6' 4", African American, Heterosexual, Cisgender, Left-Leaning, Asthmatic, Black and Proud Blerd, Mama's Boy, Dad, and Stand-Up Comedian. He is the director of the critically acclaimed documentary, “Cultureshock: Chris Rock’s Bring the Pain.” Kamau has hosted three critically acclaimed podcasts: “Kamau Right Now!”, “Politically Re-Active” and “Denzel Washington is The Greatest Actor of All Time Period.” He is on the advisory board of Hollaback! and Donors Choose and is the ACLU celebrity ambassador for racial justice.
More on W. Kamau Bell at: http://www.wkamaubell.com/
More “United Shades of America” at: https://www.cnn.com/shows/united-shades-of-america
“UNITED SHADES OF AMERICA WITH W. KAMAU BELL”
SEASON 4 PREMIERES ON CNN - SUNDAY, APRIL 28 AT 10PM ET/PT
The Emmy Award-winning series, “UNITED SHADES OF AMERICA WITH W. KAMAU BELL” will premiere its 4th season on Sunday, April 28 at 10PM ET/PT on CNN. Produced by Main Event Media and All3Media America, United Shades of America is an eight-part Emmy Award-winning CNN Original Series that follows sociopolitical comedian W. Kamau Bell as he explores communities across the country to understand the unique challenges they face.
In the season four premiere, Bell heads to Dallas to learn about the business of megachurches. In subsequent episodes he will explore the experiences of Hmong Americans, black Midwesterners, white activists in Seattle, women fighting for reproductive justice in Mississippi, the LGBTQ+ community in Salt Lake City, and residents of D.C. that represent a vibrant culture distinct from the politics surrounding them.
“Everywhere I go – airports, coffee shops, the park with my kids – people tell me how much United Shades of America means to them,” said Bell. “They say it’s the first time they’ve seen their community portrayed authentically on TV. And I also get feedback on what could be done differently. All those conversations informed this season and you will immediately know that from the first notes of our new theme song, ‘Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing’.”
United Shades of America will stream live for subscribers the day of premiere via CNNgo (at CNN.com/go and via CNNgo apps for Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, Samsung Smart TV, and Android TV) and on the CNN mobile apps for iOS and Android. The series will also be available the day after the broadcast premiere on demand via cable/satellite systems, CNNgo platform, and CNN mobile apps.
More on W. Kamau Bell at: http://www.wkamaubell.com/
More USOA at: https://www.cnn.com/shows/united-shades-of-america
BOBCAT GOLDTHWAIT & DANA GOULD “THE SHOW WITH TWO HEADS” TOUR STARTING MAY 2
Comedy legends BOBCAT GOLDTHWAIT (Misfits and Monsters, Call Me Lucky) and DANA GOULD (The Simpsons, Stan Against Evil) kick off their 14-city co-headlining tour in Nashville this week and travel through early June with a final stop in Denver. A rare opportunity to catch these two legends on tour – let alone sharing a bill – Bobcat and Dana trade off headlining slots night-to-night on their multi-city THE SHOW WITH TWO HEADS tour.
Tickets for all shows and more info at: danagould.com
Bobcat Goldthwait has amassed legions of fans with his brutally honest, outrageous, and off-beat comedy which has made him one of the most recognizable comedians. Since his first appearance on David Letterman at the age of 20, Bobcat made a number of hit movies in the ’80s and ’90s including Police Academy, Shakes the Clown, and later expanded his resume directing: movies including Call Me Lucky and World’s Greatest Dad starring Robin Williams; and comedy specials by Patton Oswalt and Eugene Mirman, and Misfits and Monsters (truTV) – and more. Bobcat’s Showtime special, You Don’t Look the Same Either is a self-deprecating and topical instant comedy classic. His stand-up draws across the country with his hilarious riffs on his personal life, politics, and humorous stories about his over 30 years in show business.
Dana Gould started his professional comedy career at age 17 and has since become a bonafide comedy legend whose credits include, The Simpsons, Seinfeld, and Parks and Recreation. As a headlining stand-up, Dana has released six solo stand-up comedy specials and has made multiple late night appearances including, Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and David Letterman. Dana is also the creator/writer/executive producer of the IFC comedy horror series, Stan Against Evil starring John C. McGinley. He also hosts his monthly podcast, The Dana Gould Hour which frequently hits iTunes’ Top Ten Comedy. Dana’s newest comedy album “Mr. Funny Man” was released by legendary punk label Kill Rock Stars and debuted at #1 on iTunes.
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Keep up with all things Dana Gould at: http://www.danagould.com/ and @danagould
NATALIE PALAMIDES BRINGS HIT SOLO SHOWS TO NEW YORK
LIVE PERFORMANCES OF “LAID” AND “NATE” ANNOUNCED
SHOW RUNS JUNE 2019 AT THE BELL HOUSE, BROOKLYN
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MARCH 29 AT NOON ET
Award-winning comedian, writer, and actor NATALIE PALAMIDES brings her hit solo shows LAID and NATE to New York for the first time ever this June. Palamides will perform two separate show runs at The Bell House in Brooklyn, performing LAID on June 4, 5, 6 and NATE on June 11, 12, 14.
After winning Best Newcomer at Edinburgh Comedy Awards for LAID, Palamides returned to the festival the following year with her show, NATE, which proved to be just as genius and just as well received, winning the prestigious Edinburgh Total Theater Award. New York audiences will get the chance to see both award-winning shows for the first time this summer.
Tickets on sale Friday, March 29 at noon ET at:
https://www.thebellhouseny.com/search/?q=Natalie+Palamides
Hailed as “an unforgettable visceral experience” (Chortle, 4.5/5), LAID is an egg-themed comedy show replete with Palamides’ clowning prowess. Completely original in its concept as a surreal vision of motherhood, LAID is physical theater at its best along with plenty of jokes.
NATE is a playful and powerful exploration of masculinity and consent. A dynamic must-see, every show is fearlessly performed and different night-to-night as Palamides often allows the audience reactions to play a part in the show. NATE received a glowing 5/5 by The Times UK who praised, “it’s not quite like anything else…I’d see it again in a heartbeat.”
LAID and NATE are directed/co-devised by Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, Dr. Brown.
Natalie Palamides is an award winning comedian known for her absurdity, unique style, commitment to her characters, and ability to make you laugh while pulling at your heartstrings. In addition to her many accolades for her onstage performances, on television Palamides can be heard as the voice of Buttercup on Cartoon Network’s the Powerpuff Girls, and you may spot her in a commercial here and there.
Other credits include Bob’s Burgers, Comedy Bang! Bang!, Star vs. The Forces of Evil, Corporate, Please Understand Me, and Tangled: The Series. Natalie was also named one of Timeout LA’s 10 “Comedians to Watch” in 2019 and Vulture’s 20 Comedians You Should and Will Know in 2017. She’s from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is based in Los Angeles, California.
Instagram @nataliepalamides
Twitter @natdogkatdog
