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Katt Williams: The Dark Matter Tour

• Date Apr 20 , 2024
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Comedy legend and Emmy® Award-winning actor Katt Williams announces THE DARK MATTER TOUR is coming to Nashville. The highly anticipated tour will make a stop at Bridgestone Arena on April 20, promising a night of unparalleled comedy that breaks through boundaries and challenges the status quo.   Tickets will be available starting with Artist and AMEX presales beginning Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. CT. The general on sale begins Friday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. CT on Ticketmaster.com.   

ABOUT KATT WILLIAMS:

With a career spanning over 20 years, Katt Williams has earned a worldwide reputation as one of today's top entertainers, having developed a career seeded with thousands of sold-out arenas, an expansive list of starring roles on the small screen and memorable performances in major box office hits. Since performing his first stand-up show as a teenager, Williams took the comedy world by storm. He quickly developed a unique style of stand-up that combines articulate and sharp dialogue rooted in conversations reflecting the American political landscape. By 1999, he had cultivated a loyal fan base and was performing on some of the most notable comedy stages across the nation.

In 2002, Williams made his onscreen debut as a guest star on "NYPD Blue" and subsequently landed his first feature film role as Money Mike in "Friday After Next." His extensive filmography includes notable roles in "Father Figures," "Norbit," "Scary Movie V," "Epic Movie," "Bastards," "The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2," "Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore," "The Boondocks," "Wild 'n Out," and a guest role in the critically acclaimed series "Atlanta," which earned him a Primetime Emmy® Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series. Celebrated for his brilliance and ingenuity on stage, Williams is also known for his critically acclaimed stand-up specials, including “The Pimp Chronicles,” “It’s Pimpin’ Pimpin’,” “Katt Williams: Pimpadelic,” “American Hustle,” “Priceless: Afterlife,” “Kattpacalypse,” “Katt Williams: Great America,” and most recently, “Katt Williams: World War III,” on Netflix.

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Katt Williams: The Dark Matter Tour

Sunday, april 7th, 2024, doors open: 6:00pm | event begins: 7:00pm.

Stand-up comedy icon, Katt Williams, is bringing The Dark Matter Tour to Philadelphia!

Pre-sale begins Friday, January 12th at 10am with code OWLS. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, January 15th.

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• + Add to Calendar Date Apr 12 , 2024
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Comedy legend and Emmy® Award-winning actor Katt Williams announces THE DARK MATTER TOUR is coming to Louisville. The highly anticipated tour will make a stop at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville on April 12, promising a night of unparalleled comedy that breaks through boundaries and challenges the status quo.  

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The KFC Yum! Center has a convenient multi-level garage located under the facility operated by  PARC . There are also many other  parking options  in the surrounding area including surface lots and street parking all within walking distance to the arena.

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About Katt Williams

With a career spanning over 20 years, Katt Williams has earned a worldwide reputation as one of today's top entertainers, having developed a career seeded with thousands of sold-out arenas, an expansive list of starring roles on the small screen and memorable performances in major box office hits. Since performing his first stand-up show as a teenager, Williams took the comedy world by storm. He quickly developed a unique style of stand-up that combines articulate and sharp dialogue rooted in conversations reflecting the American political landscape. By 1999, he had cultivated a loyal fan base and was performing on some of the most notable comedy stages across the nation.

In 2002, Williams made his onscreen debut as a guest star on "NYPD Blue" and subsequently landed his first feature film role as Money Mike in "Friday After Next." His extensive filmography includes notable roles in "Father Figures," "Norbit," "Scary Movie V," "Epic Movie," "Bastards," "The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2," "Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore," "The Boondocks," "Wild 'n Out," and a guest role in the critically acclaimed series "Atlanta," which earned him a Primetime Emmy® Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series. Celebrated for his brilliance and ingenuity on stage, Williams is also known for his critically acclaimed stand-up specials, including “The Pimp Chronicles,” “It’s Pimpin’ Pimpin’,” “Katt Williams: Pimpadelic,” “American Hustle,” “Priceless: Afterlife,” “Kattpacalypse,” “Katt Williams: Great America,” and most recently, “Katt Williams: World War III,” on Netflix.

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Katt Williams

• Date Oct 7 , 2022

Event Time 8:00 PM

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Comedy legend and Emmy® Award-winning actor, Katt Williams, announces his “2023 and Me” Tour. The comedic powerhouse will be performing an all-new show following the success of his “World War III” tour. With a career spanning over 20 years, Williams has earned a worldwide reputation as one of today's top entertainers, having developed a career seeded with thousands of sold-out arenas, an expansive list of starring roles on the small screen and memorable performances in major box office hits. His latest stand-up special, “Katt Williams: World War III,” premiered May 17 on Netflix. Filmed at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas, “World War III” explores the subject of conspiracy theories, delivering a realistic but humorous critique of some of the most bizarre and alarmingly prevalent theories. Since performing his first stand-up show as a teenager, Williams has been taking the comedy world by storm. He quickly developed a unique style of standup that highlights articulate and sharp dialogue, rooted in conversations reflecting the American political landscape. By 1999, he had cultivated a loyal fan base and was performing on some of the most notable comedy stages in the nation. After conquering the stage, Williams shifted his focus into film and television. In 2002, Williams made his onscreen debut as a guest star on “NYPD Blue.” Soon after, Williams began to consistently book television appearances, before landing his first feature film role as Money Mike in “Friday After Next.” Following his breakout performance in the sequel to “Friday,” Williams captured the attention of directors, producers, and audiences in a major way, eventually racking up an extensive list of memorable onscreen appearances including “Father Figures,” “Norbit,” “Scary Movie V,” “Epic Movie,” “Bastards,” “Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore,” “The Boondocks,” “Wild 'n Out,” “The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2,” and his guest role in “Atlanta,” which earned him a Primetime Emmy® Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.  Celebrated for his brilliance and ingenuity on stage, Williams is also known for his epic standup specials, including “The Pimp Chronicles,” “It’s Pimpin’ Pimpin’,” “Katt Williams: Pimpadelic,” “American Hustle,” “Priceless: Afterlife,” “Kattpacalypse,” and the critically acclaimed “Katt Williams: Great America” on Netflix. Katt Williams: 2023 and Me tour is produced by North American Entertainment Group Inc., one of the leading independent promoters of entertainment tours and live events in the United States. For more information and a list of all tour dates, visit KattWilliamsLive.com.

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Katt Williams: The Dark Matter Tour

Comedy legend and Emmy® Award-winning actor Katt Williams announces THE DARK MATTER TOUR is coming to Tallahassee. The highly anticipated tour will make a stop at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center on March 2, promising a night of unparalleled comedy that breaks through boundaries and challenges the status quo. Tickets will be available starting with Artist and AMEX presales beginning Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. ET. The general on sale begins Friday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. ET on Ticketmaster.com.

With a career spanning over 20 years, Katt Williams has earned a worldwide reputation as one of today's top entertainers, having developed a career seeded with thousands of sold-out arenas, an expansive list of starring roles on the small screen and memorable performances in major box office hits. Since performing his first stand-up show as a teenager, Williams took the comedy world by storm. He quickly developed a unique style of stand-up that combines articulate and sharp dialogue rooted in conversations reflecting the American political landscape. By 1999, he had cultivated a loyal fan base and was performing on some of the most notable comedy stages across the nation.

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Comedy titan and Emmy® Award-winning actor,  Katt Williams , announces his  23 And Me Tour  is coming to  Altria Theater  on February 14, 2023, at 8PM.

With a career spanning over 20 years, Williams has earned a worldwide reputation as one of today's top entertainers, having developed a career seeded with thousands of sold-out arenas, an expansive list of starring roles on the small screen, and memorable performances in major box office hits. His latest project, the comedy horror film “The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2,” the follow-up to the 2016 indie hit “Meet the Blacks,” premiered June 11 and stars Williams along with Mike Epps, Snoop Dogg and Danny Trejo. The film earned numerous accolades on opening weekend including: #1 Comedy in North America, #1 highest-grossing new independent film release, and biggest opening for a feature film in less than 1,000 locations since March 2020.

Since performing his first stand-up show as a teenager, Williams has been taking the comedy world by storm. He quickly developed a unique style of standup that highlights articulate and sharp dialogue, rooted in conversations reflecting the American political landscape. By 1999, he had cultivated a loyal fan base and was performing on some of the most notable comedy stages in the nation. After conquering the stage, Williams shifted his focus into film and television. In 2002, Williams made his onscreen debut as a guest star on “NYPD Blue.” Soon after, Williams began to consistently book television appearances, before landing his first feature film role as Money Mike in “Friday After Next.” Following his breakout performance in the sequel to “Friday,” Williams captured the attention of directors, producers, and audiences in a major way, eventually racking up an extensive list of memorable onscreen appearances including “Father Figures,” “Norbit,” “Scary Movie V,” “Epic Movie,” “Bastards,” “Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore,” “The Boondocks,” “Wild 'n Out,” and his guest role in “Atlanta,” which earned him a Primetime Emmy® Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.  Celebrated for his brilliance and ingenuity on stage, Williams is also known for his epic standup specials, including “The Pimp Chronicles,” “It’s Pimpin’ Pimpin’,” “Katt Williams: Pimpadelic,” “American Hustle,” “Priceless: Afterlife,” “Kattpacalypse,” and most recently, “Katt Williams: Great America” on Netflix.

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ASM Richmond is committed to the health and safety of our patrons, guests, artists, performers, crew, and staff and we will continue to follow the latest health guidance and protocols. In light of the changing conditions with COVID-19 and the Delta variant, we are working closely with all of our promoters to ensure the health and safety of our patrons, staff, and guests. 

Currently, Altria Theater is operating at 100% capacity and is strongly encouraging all patrons, whether vaccinated or not, to mask while at the venue.  We do not have a vaccination or negative test requirement in place as a venue, although promoters of our upcoming shows are considering multiple options, including the possibility of masks, vaccines, and COVID-19 tests. 

At this time,  this show does not have  any additional requirements in place for patrons outside of the standing venue policies.  If there are any changes to the requirements prior to the show, patrons will be notified by email and the event page on the venue website will be updated.

For more information on other actions taken for your safety, please visit  https://www.altriatheater.com/visit/health-and-safety .

We look forward to welcoming you back to our venues, and to providing a safe and enjoyable experience!

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Altria Theater is working with Noble to enhance your theater-going experience, introducing Mobile Concessions Ordering for our patrons. Say goodbye to long concessions lines by following  3  simple steps:

1)  ACCES NOBLE  – Search NOBLE in the  App Store  or  Google Play Store  OR  CLICK HERE  to access via your preferred web browser 2)  ORDER  – Order food and/or drinks pre-show AND from the comfort of your own seat at the venue 3)  SKIP THE LINE  – Pick up your order at our designated NOBLE pick-up location in  the Ballroom, located on the basement level of the theater

Mobile concessions ordering will be available for this performance.

Katt Williams Announces 12 New Dates

Katt Williams, the legendary comedian known for his unique style and outrageous comedy routines, has announced a series of new dates for his highly anticipated “The Dark Matter Tour” in 2023. The tour will take Williams to a range of cities across the United States, including Detroit, Baton Rouge, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Southaven, and more. Presale begins June 13th and the main sale on June 16th.

Fans of Williams can Look forward to an unforgettable evening filled with non-stop laughter and irreverent humor that pulls no punches. Known for his quick wit and razor-sharp observations, Williams has built a reputation as one of the most exciting and unpredictable comedians on the scene today.

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What to Expect at A Katt Williams Comedy Show

At a Katt Williams comedy show, fans can expect to be taken on a wild ride through a range of topics, from politics and pop culture to everyday life and relationships. Williams’ unique comedic style often focuses on taboo subjects with a no-holds-barred approach, pushing boundaries and challenging conventional thinking in a way that is both thought-provoking and hilarious.

But beyond the laughs, Katt Williams’ shows are also a chance to see a true master of his craft at work. With years of experience in the industry, Williams knows just how to engage and delight audiences, effortlessly weaving together stories and jokes with impeccable timing and delivery.

So whether you’re a die-hard fan or simply looking for a good laugh, be sure to catch Katt Williams on his upcoming “Dark Matter Tour” in a city near you. With his unparalleled talent and infectious energy, it’s sure to be a night you won’t soon forget!

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• Date March 29 , 2024
• Venue North Charleston Coliseum
• Event Starts 8:00 PM
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Comedy legend and Emmy Award-winning actor  Katt Williams  announces  THE DARK MATTER   TOUR  is   coming to North Charleston. The highly anticipated tour will make a stop at the North Charleston Coliseum on March 29, promising a night of unparalleled comedy that breaks through boundaries and challenges the status quo.  

With a career spanning over 20 years, Katt Williams has earned a worldwide reputation as one of today's top entertainers, having developed a career seeded with thousands of sold-out arenas, an expansive list of starring roles on the small screen and memorable performances in major box office hits. Since performing his first stand-up show as a teenager, Williams took the comedy world by storm. He quickly developed a unique style of stand-up that combines articulate and sharp dialogue rooted in conversations reflecting the American political landscape. By 1999, he had cultivated a loyal fan base and was performing on some of the most notable comedy stages across the nation.

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Fans are strongly encouraged to not bring any types of bags to the North Charleston Coliseum & PAC, however, outlined below are types of bags that will be permitted:

- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 14” x 6” x 14” - One-gallon plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar) - Small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap, not to exceed 4.5” x 6.5” - An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at designated entrances specifically for this purpose. - Diaper bags will be allowed for families with infants and toddlers. Child must be present.

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, seat cushions, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags, or any bag larger than the permissible size.

Fans will continue to be able to carry items allowed into the venues such as non-professional cameras, binoculars, and smartphones as long as they are in their pockets or one of the approved bags outlined above.

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The North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center are now cashless facilities for food and beverage services.

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Officials have issued a PARKING ALERT for Friday, March 29 at the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center. Comedian Katt Williams will be in the North Charleston Coliseum, and guitarists Joe Satriani and Steve Vai will be playing in the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. Capacity crowds are expected for both events.

Attendees are highly encouraged to carpool and arrive early as space is limited.

North Charleston Coliseum parking lots will open at 4:00 PM.

Katt Williams: 2023 And Me Tour

May 13, 2023

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Comedy legend and Emmy® Award-winning actor, Katt Williams , announces his “2023 and Me” tour is coming to Embassy Theatre on May 13, 2023. The comedic powerhouse will take the stage at 8 p. m. performing an all-new show following the success of his “World War III” tour.

With a career spanning over 20 years, Williams has earned a worldwide reputation as one of today’s top entertainers, having developed a career seeded with thousands of sold-out arenas, an expansive list of starring roles on the small screen and memorable performances in major box office hits. His latest stand-up special, “Katt Williams: World War III,” premiered May 17 on Netflix. Filmed at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas, “World War III” explores the subject of conspiracy theories, delivering a realistic but humorous critique of some of the most bizarre and alarmingly prevalent theories.

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• Date Apr 5 , 2024
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Katt Williams is returning to Minneapolis with The Dark Matter Tour coming to Target Center on Friday, April 5, 2024 . 

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Prepare for a night of laughter: Katt Williams brings Dark Matter Tour to Orlando

Comedian will take stage feb. 1-2.

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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Comedian Katt Williams, hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio, is set to bring his Dark Matter tour to Orlando’s Addition Financial Arena.

The comedian will be performing on Feb. 1-2 at 8 p.m.

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Rising from local improv clubs in Ohio, the Emmy Award-winning performer is known for his guest role in “Atlanta” along with memorable characters in films like “Friday After Next,” “Norbit,” and “First Sunday.”

Additionally, Williams is a familiar face as a regular guest on Nick Cannon’s “Wild ‘N Out” television show and has featured in music videos for artists like Ludacris and OutKast.

The extensive multi-city tour spans 38 dates across 32 different cities.

Florida fans can also catch Williams in Jacksonville, Tampa, Sunrise and Tallahassee.

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Katt Williams' Live Netflix Special: Here's How to Stream the Show From Anywhere

The livestreaming broadcast is part of the 2024 Netflix Is a Joke lineup.

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Katt Williams kicked off 2024 by setting the internet ablaze with his appearance on Shannon Sharpe's video podcast . Now, the comedian is set to hit the stage with a live comedy set on Netflix as part of its Netflix Is a Joke Fest, which runs from May 1 to May 12 this year.

Titled Katt Williams: Woke Foke, the stand-up show will mark Williams' third stand-up special on the platform, and Netflix warns, "anything can happen." For anyone who didn't get tickets to attend in-person, you'll be able to watch as it broadcasts live from YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California.

Netflix's inaugural live comedy event was Chris Rock's Selective Outrage, which streamed in March last year. Williams' set will be the second one of its kind in the streamer's history. The comedian has some tour dates lined up for this year, and will be gearing up for his 2025 Heaven on Earth tour. If you prefer to watch him from the comfort of your home, here's how to tune in to this weekend's show, and how a VPN could be useful .

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Release time for 'Katt Williams: Woke Foke'

You can watch the live comedy special on Netflix on Saturday, May 4 at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET).

Viewers can use features such as rewind, pause or jump to "Live" during the show, and should you start streaming after it starts, there's also a "Play from the Beginning" option. Taking a break? The live special will remain under the "Continue Watching" row on the Netflix home screen, and you can also watch it later on demand after it airs.

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Netflix is the exclusive streaming home for this special. The service currently offers subscriptions that cost between $7 and $23 per month in the US. There's an extra member fee of $8 if you're a premium subscriber who wants to share your account with someone outside your household.

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Maybe you're traveling abroad and want to stream Netflix while away from home. With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to TV shows and movies from anywhere in the world. There are other good reasons to use a VPN for streaming, too. 

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You can use a VPN to stream content legally as long as VPNs are legal in your country and you have a valid subscription to the streaming service you're using. The US and Canada are among the countries where VPNs are legal, but we advise against streaming or downloading content on illegal torrent sites. We recommend ExpressVPN , but you may opt for another provider from our best list such as Surfshark or NordVPN. 

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Katt Williams Now Has His Own Holiday

Comedian Katt Williams has racked up a long list of accomplishments, from breaking records to winning Emmys . Very recently, he received another accolade by having an entire Holiday named after him, which is a feat only few can claim.

Cincinnati recently gifted Katt Williams with his own Holiday

According to Cincinnati , April 27th will now be recognized as Katt Williams day. The city’s vice mayor Jan-Michele Lemon Kearny honored Williams with his own Holiday after meeting the comedian personally. The announcement was made Saturday night backstage at the Heritage Bank Center, where he stopped at during his Dark Matter tour. It was noted that Williams received the honor because of his contributions to comedy and his strong connections with Ohio.

Cincinnati was a frequent stop for Williams whenever he was on tour. He was born and bred in Ohio, although spent most of his formative years in Dayton.

“Cincinnati is always on the tour list,” Williams once told  Local 12 . “My first comedy special was from Cincinnati.”

But the Friday After Next star held his entire home state of Ohio in high regard, commending its citizens for their unity.

“Just being from Ohio gives you a whole experience that’s different from the rest of the United States. I know for me, just growing up in a place where one neighbor was black and one neighbor was white, racism just wasn’t where we were at. We appreciated both sides of things,” he said.

Katt Williams’ time in California helped him become a better comic with black audiences

California might’ve played as much of a part in Williams’ comedic success as Ohio did. After Williams caught the comedy bug, he’d test his material in front of audiences from other states like Florida and Oklahoma. 

Although Williams resonated with audiences, he noticed that his comedy hit better with white audiences than with black audiences. This changed when he moved to Sacramento.

“So, when I move to Sacramento, it’s because Sacramento has a white and a black audience almost 50/50, that’s almost the make-up of Sacramento. So, I lived in Sacramento for two years until I get to the point where I am equally as funny if the room is black, as I am if the room was white. That’s not enough,” Williams once told Club Shay Shay .

Williams would then move to another California city to become a more complete comic.

“Now, I need to be one of the good ones when it comes to black comics. So, now I have to move to Oakland, that’s what lands me in Oakland for three years once I have dominated male black comedy in Oakland to my liking. Now, I’m prepared to go to Los Angeles. Now I know you can’t throw me any curveballs, if it’s a white audience if it’s a black audience, no matter what they are, I’m prepared to deal with all of the audiences,” he said.

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Williams confided that there was an intentional pattern in the types of cities he chose to perform in. It was important for him to do his shows in cities that were on the cusp of greatness.

“I’ve done seven or eight specials in seven or eight different cities for different reasons, but I’m always picking a great city that’s right under the radar, that’s getting ready to do something,” Williams once told Vulture .

The Scary Movie actor highlighted a show he did in Jacksonville as an example of his influence. Williams believed that doing a comedy special there helped push the city to achieve the success and heights it was striving for.

“Just the fact that I was telling them how great the Jaguars were going to be…they were 2-16 when this filmed, and by the time it comes out they’re in the playoffs,” Williams said. “That’s why we’re doing it. It’s not solely a football conversation. It’s the fact that you can only be down so long. It’s only going get so bad and then it’s going to get better. It’s about who believed it was going to get better.”

Country music’s heartbreaking year continues as list of legendary performers who have died grows

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It has been a brutal year for country music legend George Strait.

For the third time in 2024, Strait had to announce the loss of someone close to his Ace in the Hole band when Tom Foote died.

But Strait is not alone.

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From legendary performers like Toby Keith to some big-time players behind the scenes, the list of those lost in the country music world has been substantial.

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Check out those who have died so far below:

Norah Lee Allen

It has been an emotional year for The Oak Ridge Boys, and things took a particularly heartbreaking turn on Easter.

According to Taste of Country, Norah Lee Allen, the wife of lead singer Duane Allen, died Sunday morning after battling an illness for “an extended period of time.” The site reported that she had been at Vanderbilt Hospital when she died.

Allen reportedly shared the news on social media Sunday.

“This morning, my wife of 54 years and 8 months took her last breath of air on planet Earth,” he wrote. “Norah Lee went to be with Jesus at 7:28 am, Easter morning. She had not been feeling well for some time. Her family all spent the night with her last night at Vanderbilt Hospital. We took time singing with and to her, telling her stories, and loving her every second that God let us share her here on this Earth.”

The Grand Ole Opry took time to remember Allen, too.

“During (Wednesday’s show), we paused to remember a beloved member of our Opry family we lost earlier this week, Norah Lee Allen,” a post on the Opry’s X page, formerly Twitter, read. “For decades, Norah Lee added her voice to Opry performances as one of our background vocalists, our Opry Singers.

“She was also a member of our family as the wife of Duane Allen of Opry group The Oak Ridge Boys,” the post continued. “She will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her and all who knew her voice here at the Grand Ole Opry.”

Fran Boyd, a country music groundbreaker and champion of the genre, died earlier this month.

She was 84.

Billboard wrote that she died on March 9. The site said that Boyd “played a key role in shaping and advancing the (Academy of Country Music) from its early years in California in the late 1960s, through the start of the millennium.”

Boyd was reportedly the first paid employee of the ACM, coming onboard in 1968 as executive secretary. She worked her way all the way up to executive director. Per Billboard, she “oversaw nearly every aspect of the annual (ACM) awards” show.

She worked for the ACM for more than three decades before retiring in 2002.

The Academy of Country Music posted on X, formerly Twitter, regarding Boyd’s death.

You can see that post, here.

“Fran Boyd played an essential part in the Academy’s history, stretching way back to the 1960s and steering the ship through decades of change, innovation, and growth, all while fostering an incredible passion for country music,” Gayle Holcomb, ACM Board Sergeant-At-Arms told Billboard. “Fran will always be remembered as a champion for our industry, its artists, and this organization. On behalf of the ACM Officers and Board of Directors, I send our gratitude, prayers and condolences to the Boyd family.”

Larry Collins

Larry Collins, a former country music child star turned legendary guitarist and song writer, died on Jan. 5.

He was 79. Per reports, Collins died of natural causes.

He first made his splash in country music alongside his older sister, Lorrie, when they formed the “The Collins Kids” duo when Larry was just 9 years old. They recorded a series of hits — “Hop, Skip and Kump,” “Hoy Hoy,” and “Beetle Bug Bop” — with music catering to children. The became regulars on “Town Hall Party” in 1954 and they performed together into the 60s.

Per reports, Lorrie had her first child in 1961 and stepped away from music to focus on family. The duo did reunite years later in the 90s.

While Lorrie, who died in 2018, focused on building her family, Larry moved on to a solo career where he made, perhaps, his biggest mark as a songwriter. He is credited as the co-writer for “Delta Dawn,” which became Tanya Tucker’s first hit song among other songs.

Allison Cornell

Allison Cornell died in February.

She was a part of Shania Twain’s band for years.

“Allison Cornell was such a talented and wonderful person,” Twain wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “It was a privilege, as an artist, to have her on stage with me through a lot of my touring career. Feeling very sad. Allison’s memory will live on but sadly another beautiful human has gone too soon. Rest in Peace (heart emoji).”

A post on Cornell’s artist management page also addressed her death.

“It is with great sadness that we say farewell to Allison Shropshire Cornell,” the post began. “Rest in Peace. Heaven has opened up its gates to an incredible talent!”

Gene Elders

Gene Elders, a longtime fiddle player in Country Music Hall of Famer George Strait’s legendary Ace in the Hole Band, has died.

No cause of death has been reported.

It was the second heartbreaking death to rock Strait in a day’s time after his manager, Erv Woolsey, also passed away.

“Hard to believe we lost two of our music family members on the same day,” Strait posted on X, formerly Twitter. “Our Ace in the Hole treasured band member Gene Elders passed away yesterday afternoon shortly after we lost Erv. All of our prayers go out to both families. We loved him so much.”

Elders’ website said he played in Strait’s band since 1984. It said he also played in Lyle Lovett’s Large Band for 11 years, and also played on recordings for Joan Baez, Lucinda Williams and Dan Fogelberg.

Fans took to social media following the news to remember Elders.

“I’ve been fortunate enough to watch Gene Elders play that haunting fiddle outro on ‘Amarillo By Morning’ live several times,” one person wrote. “The arena goes dark except for a long spotlight on Gene, it sends chills every time. RIP Gene Elders.”

“Today was a devastating day for the Strait camp,” another person wrote. “Our hearts are hurting. Rest in Peace Gene Elders. Rest in Peace Erv Woolsey. We will miss you both.”

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George Strait revealed in may that a member of his operation had died for the third time this year.

The latest death was Tom Foote, a former drummer for Strait’s Ace in the Hole band and the singer’s longtime road manager.

The singer announced the death on Tuesday on X, formerly Twitter.

“We lost another one of our good friends and a huge part of our musical journey yesterday,” Strait wrote. “Tom Foote, our one-time drummer and long-time road manager for around 48 years, suddenly passed away at his home after our rehearsal. The band and I were with him most of the afternoon, and he was great. Just doing what he loved to do which was making sure we were taken care of. 2024 is taking its toll on the Ace in the Hole group. We’re all heartbroken to say the least. Rest in peace brother Tom. You will be hugely missed. I’ll see you down the road amigo.”

Foote was reportedly the drummer for a band that hired Strait to be its new singer back in 1975. That band eventually became the Ace in hte Hole Band. He reportedly stayed on as drummer through 1983 when he moved into his role as road manager.

“So sorry to hear this,” one person responded to Strait. “Prayers for peace and comfort!”

“My prayers for his family and yours,” another wrote.

“I’m so sorry about your (loss),” another wrote. “This year has really been a trying year for you and your group king George. My prayers are with you all. Hold on … keeping playing that true country music. Your long time fans love it. Prayers going up.”

And there were plenty more responses like that. You can see them here.

Foote’s death comes after Gene Elders, a longtime fiddle player in Strait’s Ace in the Hole Band, and Erv Woolsey, his manager, both died within a day of one another back in March.

Toby Keith died on Feb. 5 following a battle with stomach cancer.

It was tragic news, especially, for a man who battled so bravely such a horrible disease, but if there’s any solace to be found for his fans, it could be in some of his final words. Because, in his final days, Keith sat down with News 9 in Oklahoma to talk about his journey.

He was noticeably thinner as he talked about battling cancer, gave his thoughts on dying and, yes, even talked about death.

He called cancer a “long dark hallway,” but he also approached the subject in a way that only a man at complete peace could. And that is something he pinned on faith.

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“You take it for granted on the days that things are good, and you lean on it when days are bad,” he said. “It has taught me to lean on it a little more every day.”

And that is when Keith talked about thinking about, at times, the possibility that he might die.

“I was going through all the chemo, radiation, surgery, and I got to the point where I was comfortable with whatever happened,” he said. “I had my brain wrapped around it, and I was in a good spot either way.”

That, he said, was a point that people with faith are not able to so easily get to.

So, if there is any comfort in news like this, perhaps it is that Keith had faith. And, mentally, he was prepared and comforted by his faith.

Mojo Nixon died in February. (Photo by Steve Eichner/WireImage) WireImage

The headline in Rolling Stone called Mojo Nixon an “unabashed outlaw cult hero,” and if you dig into the story you quickly find out that’s just about a perfect way to sum the guy up.

Nixon was one heckuva interesting guy.

He died on Feb. 7 at the age of 66, and even how he went was out of the ordinary. He was a host aboard the Outlaw Country Cruise and his family said he suffered a “cardiac event,” that took his life.

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“How you should live is how you should die,” the family told Rolling Stone. “ Mojo Nixon was full-tilt, wide-open rock hard, root hog, corner on two wheels + on fire. Passing after a blazing show, a raging night, closing the bar, taking no prisoners + a good breakfast with bandmates and friends.

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“A cardiac event on the Outlaw Country Cruise is about right… & that’s just how he did it, Mojo has left the building,” they added. “Since Elvis is everywhere, we know he was waiting for him in the alley out back. Heaven help us all.”

Rolling Stone wrote that Nixon “enjoyed a supremely weird yet singular career.”

His big break came in 1987 with his hit novelty song “Elvis is Everywhere,” that became a regular on MTV.

He put out six albums alongside Skid Roper, and five more solo projects. He also served as a DJ for SiriusXM’s Outlaw Country for years, too.

Margo Smith

Margo Smith might not be a name that most young country music fans know, but if you Google her you will see “legend” right there next to her name.

Sadly, the headlines will also mention that she has died at the age of 84. According to multiple reports, Smith actually passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 23. A cause of death has not been reported.

Smith was reportedly a kindergarten teacher in Ohio for around a decade before her career took off.

Known as “The Tennessee Yodeler,” she then churned out 18 studio albums between 1971 and 2005.

Smith was named ASACP Country Artist of the Year in 1979 and won the CCMA Living Legend Award in 2001.

The Academy of Country Music tweeted Monday about her death.

“Please join the Academy in mourning the passing of Country star Margo Smith,” it said in a statement on X, formerly Twitter. “Nominated for ACM Most Promising Female Vocalist in 1976, she had two #1 hits in the 1970s: “Don’t Break the Heart That Loves You” and “It Only Hurts for a Little While.” Boasting a show-stopping talent for yodeling, she was known as “The Tennessee Yodeler.” We send our love and healing to her family, friends and fans.”

Country and Cajun music artist Jo-el Sonnier is seen performing during Music City Roots on May 25, 2011, in Nashville, Tennessee. Sonnier passed away following a show at the Llano County Opry at the Lantex Theater, 13 W. Main St., Llano, Texas, on Jan. 13, 2024. Beth Gwinn/Getty Images

Jo-El Sonnier

Jo-El Sonnier might not be a name that most fans of modern country music would know well but read up and it doesn’t take long to realize the guy was a legend.

Check out the videos of performances and it becomes obvious, too, that seeing him perform in person was a high-energy affair.

He put his heart and soul into a show, and apparently, he did that right up until the end. Sonnier died back on Jan. 13, and now new details are being reported and it turns out he actually died after a performance.

Louisiana Music Hall of Fame Executive Director Mike Shepard told WWL Radio New Orleans that the 77-year-old Sonnier “died doing what he loved.”

“Jo-EL’s death on stage after a successful encore is actually the only way a musician should go out,” he said.

The station reported that Sonnier, a singer/songwriter who played the accordion, had a long list of accolades that included a Grammy in 2015 and an ACM Male Vocalist of the Year nomination. He was reportedly inducted into seven different Music Hall of Fames and worked as a studio musician for a long list of stars including Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash.

“He loved the idea of being honored for his music,” Shepard told WWL, “being honored for what he loved to do, pure as his heart.”

Roni Stoneman

Country music legend Roni Stoneman died on Feb. 22.

She was 85. No cause of death was given.

While her name may not be familiar to modern-day country music fans, Stoneman was known as the “first lady of the banjo,” and was a popular performer on the hit TV show, “Hee Haw.”

Stoneman was a native of Washington, D.C.

She was the daughter of Ernest “Pop” Stoneman, who was reportedly one of the first performers to make a career of recording country music.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and CEO Kyle Young said country music was “a birthright and her life’s work.”

“The second youngest of 23 children born to Hattie and Ernest ‘Pop” stoneman, Roni was an integral part of a bedrock country music family, who were longtime fixtures in the country music scene of Washington D.C.” Young said. “For 18 years on ‘Hee Haw,’ she stole scenes as both a skillful banjo player and as a comical, gap-toothed country character. She was a great talent and a strong woman.”

Banjo News said Stoneman said she glued picks to her fingers so she could play the banjo faster.

Erv Woolsey

Legendary country music figure Eugene Ervine “Erv” Woolsey has died.

Woolsey reportedly died Wednesday from complications following surgery, according to multiple reports.

While Woolsey may not be known to country music fans as an artist, he was one of the genre’s most influential managers. Most notably, he was the long-time manager of Country Music Hall of Famer George Strait, as well as stars Lee Ann Womack, Dierks Bentley, Ronnie Milsap and Clay Walker.

Strait posted about Woolsey on X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday.

“My manager for around 45 years and most importantly my friend for even longer, Erv Woolsey, passed away this morning,” he wrote. “He had complications from surgery and just couldn’t overcome it. He was a very tough man, and fought hard, but sadly it was just too much. We will miss him so very much and will never forget all the time we had together. Won’t ever be the same without him.”

According to a Billboard repor t, Woolsey worked for several labels before moving to Nashville in 1973 and become the head of promotions for ABC Records. The site said that Woolsey helped guide the careers of several top artists there, but it was during his time as the owner of The Prairie Rose, a club in Texas, that he first met Strait and began to book him for regular shows at there.

Billboard said Woolsey worked for MCA in the 1980s and helped artists such as Loretta Lynn, Tanya Tucker, Conway Twitty and the Oak Ridge Boys find radio success. And, then in 1981, he reportedly got MCA records to sign Strait.

He wasn’t just a manager, though.

Per Billboard, Woolsey did write “I Too Deep” for Strait and also had a hot country chart topper that he wrote, “I Can Still Make Cheyenne.”

Arch Yancey

Arch Yancey, a Country Radio Hall of Famer, died in March.

He was 88. No cause of death was reported.

Country Air Check reported that Yancey died on Monday.

The site said that Yancey got his first break way back in 1955 when he beat out Johnny Cash for a job at WBIP in Boonesville, Mississippi. The site reported that just three years later, Yancey was at Top 40 KNUZ-AM in Houston.

He reportedly spent 31 years on the air before retiring in 1989.

Country Air Check reported that , among his awards, he won Gavin Country Personality of the Year in 1971 and was ACM Personality of the Year in 1982.

It said he was inducted into the Country Radio Hall of Fame in 2006.

“It was one big blur of good times,” Yancey said back in 2005 of his career. “It was pretty wild.”

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With Over 500 Shows, ‘Netflix Is a Joke’ Comedy Festival Plans ‘More Ambitious’ Second Run

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It’s the first week of April, and Netflix vice president of stand-up and comedy formats Robbie Praw is severely under the weather. He’s just a month out from the launch of the second Netflix Is a Joke Comedy Festival, so there’s no time to be sick. “Every day there’s another disease in my house,” quips the father of two young children, with a third on the way. 

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The lineup was continuing to grow into April, as the boilerplate in Netflix Is a Joke press releases went from boasting more than “300 live stand-up shows, special events, table reads, sketch and more” to “over 500.” 

“We’re doing this every two years,” Praw says, disclosing his ambition to solidify Netflix Is a Joke as an ongoing concern — coincidentally, just as Just for Laughs has been canceled and faces an uncertain future over its finances. “In some ways, it feels like more of an Olympiad of comedy than festival. And we just wanted to be as inclusive as possible. So we have over 500 shows. We had such interest in comedians wanting to do it.”

Highlights range from “Seth Rogen Smokes the Bowl,” a benefit for Hilarity for Charity featuring comedy and musical acts; a week-long residency at the Wiltern Theatre by Ali Wong; a Hollywood Bowl event featuring Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Gaffigan, Nate Bargatze and Sebastian Maniscalco; a comedy roast of football legend Tom Brady; “I Think You Should Leave With Tim Robinson Live!”; to shows by virtually every other name in comedy, including Kevin Hart, Trevor Noah, Bill Burr and Wanda Sykes.

“Some of the more interesting stuff are things that are not straight-ahead stand-up comedy,” Praw notes, pointing to the Brady roast at the Forum on May 5, a Dodgers-themed comedy night and a script reading event featuring Chris Rock’s favorite movies, with A-list performers reading some of the parts. Then there’s a 5K run that comedians Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura are spearheading. 

Netflix Is a Joke is even curating an event-inside-the-event, dubbed Outside Joke, held outside the Hollywood Palladium during the two weekends of the festival. 

“We’re doing late-night stand-up shows with big surprise lineups,” he says. “And we’re doing a big roast competition. It’s just a great place to grab a beer. I think when this festival is said and done, that will be a big highlight for a lot of folks.”

Netflix was still determining which events would be taped for later streaming on the platform. But there are some that have already been announced as livestreams, including a May 4 event featuring Katt Williams, performing his Dark Matter tour at the YouTube Theater. And John Mulaney has sent a six-episode live special, “John Mulaney: Presents: Everybody’s in L.A.,” featuring the stand-up interacting with comedians in town for the festival throughout Los Angeles. 

“There’s a bunch of things that we’re shooting live and specials that we’re shooting for future presentation on Netflix,” Praw says. “People like Ali Wong, Deon Cole. Some of those details will be coming out in the next few weeks. We’re trying to find innovative ways of giving Netflix audiences around the world a sense of what it feels like to be here right now.”

Speaking of L.A., Praw says he sees Netflix Is a Joke as a way to make a statement that, contrary to popular belief, Los Angeles is very much a comedy town. 

Praw says he’s also proud of the historic and landmark venues across L.A. that are a part of the festival. Besides the Hollywood Bowl, the Palladium and the Wiltern, venues include the Greek Theatre, Kia Forum, Dolby Theatre, Crytpo.com Arena, Orpheum Theatre, Laugh Factory, the Comedy Store, the Improv and Largo.

As for what he’s looking forward to seeing, even Praw is a bit overwhelmed. “I’m trying to map out the 12 days, and it is pretty mind-blowing,” he says. “I’m excited about all the stuff that Shane Gillis is doing. You have a guy who a year ago would be doing a smaller theater and we have him selling out the Greek, selling out the Forum and selling out Crypto along with Andrew Schultz. One of the things that gives me the goosebumps in L.A. is just being at the Bowl. We have a lot of special things there. And the Forum, I’m really excited to see Bert Kreischer out there and Tom Segura. And then, I would say I think one of the best touring hours right now is Ali Wong. Tim Robinson at the Greek. As you can tell from my answers, I love experiencing L.A. through these great venues and matching them with these incredible artists.” Now Praw just needs to stay healthy between now and then. 

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