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Comedian Jerrod Carmichael Sees Backlash Over Race-Based Slave Play Joke

Comic Jerrod Carmichael’s testing of modern comedy audiences’ ability to grasp idiosyncratic race-based humor hit the skids quickly, as a gag made on his new HBO series tanked and many online criticized his message. Carmichael, 37, dipped his toes into the concept of “slave play” as a sexual kink during a live stand-up moment on […]

‘Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show’ Review: Fascinatingly Uncomfortable HBO Docuseries Tests the Limits of Its Star’s Likability

Following up on the success of 'Rothaniel,' Carmichael examines himself as a boyfriend, a son and a friend in this eight-part show.

Jerrod Carmichael Jokes That Taylor Swift Is His Best Friend, Even If He’s Not Hers

Jerrod Carmichael and Taylor Swift are best friends — at least in his mind. The comedian stopped by Jimmy Kimmel! Live on Wednesday to promote his upcoming docuseries, Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show. During their conversation, the late night host asked the Poor Things actor about his experience attending the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills […]

Jerrod Carmichael Tries to “Self-Truman Show” in Trailer for HBO Series

HBO is billing its unscripted series starring Jerrod Carmichael as following the comedian on a “tumultuous quest for love, sex, and truth.” The trailer suggests that quest won’t be a smooth one. The two-minute trailer for Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show, which will have a premiere at SXSW Sunday before its on-air debut March 29, showcases […]