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Tonight on VICE TV, "Black Comedy in America" looks back at the iconic "Original Kings of Comedy" tour. Our host Chris Spencer sits down with Steve Harvey, Cedric The Entertainer, and D.L. Hughley for their first on-screen interview in more than 15 years to reflect on Bernie Mac’s legacy, how their legendary comedy tour came out, and more. Watch more on the series premiere of “Black Comedy in America” tonight at 10P ET on VICE TV.

Shane Smith is back and he has questions. From VICE News and Club Random, "Shane Smith Has Questions" is a dynamic, apolitical podcast hosted by Shane Smith dedicated to getting to the bottom of prominent instances of misinformation and disinformation while revealing the fascinating fundamental truths (if there are any?) of the most interesting and convoluted social and political issues of our time. Watch the first episode on YouTube or listen wherever you stream podcasts:?https://lnkd.in/e8MjdwCp Coming soon to VICE TV.

A glimpse into the historic legacy of Black comedy and the prolific legends who forever shaped the industry. Hear from powerhouse stars like?Will Smith, Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Anthony Anderson, Marlon Wayans, The Original Kings of Comedy & more. VICE TV's new series "Black Comedy In America," which features hosts?Chris Spencer,?Tiffany Haddish?&?Ryan Davis, kicks off Oct. 15, 10P ET on VICE TV. https://lnkd.in/eAaB5DSA

The return of VICE Magazine begins with The Photo Issue, a cherished perennial since its inception by Ryan McGinley in 2001. This year, we scoured the globe for 20 rising stars who are revolutionizing photography. Ada Zielińska shoots flaming cars in Warsaw and wildfires around the world. Adam Rouhana documents the joys and burdens of life in Palestine. Carlos Idun-Tawiah finds cinematic beauty in his Ghanaian family’s photo albums. Kristina Rozhkova takes super-raw, sensual portraits in Russia. Sage Szkabarnicki-Stuart makes fun fine art on a Canadian farm. Sara Benabdallah showcases the women who make Marrakech tick. The whole VICE Magazine is coming back with four issues a year delivered anywhere in the world. Read more about The Photo Issue and sign up for the magazine subscription waiting list here: https://lnkd.in/edexp6jf

Welcome back, old friend. The world's been a worse place without you.? ? To celebrate VICE's 30th anniversary, we're relaunching VICE Magazine in all its sprawling and salacious glory, with a subscription service that will deliver four print issues a year to your door, wherever you are in the world.? Plus, online exclusives — like extended films that are too risque for social media.? ? Read more about the magazine’s imminent return and join the subscription waiting list here: https://lnkd.in/eSvN-hHq

VICE TV’s new series, "Dark Side of Reality TV," premieres tonight with an episode looking back at “The Swan,” a reality TV series that ran for two seasons as women participated in a pageant after undergoing a three-month transformative process. We spoke to former contestants and producers of the show for a look back at how self-transformation became a pivotal point during the early days of reality television. Learn more about the infamous ‘ugly duckling’ pageant here: https://lnkd.in/dFKbfbzi And watch the premiere episode tonight at 9P on VICE TV: https://lnkd.in/dpFSjh7Z

We’re very excited to share our new film Stolen Gold with the world. Impossible without our brave contributors who trusted us with their incredible story, and each and every one of our amazing production team. ??

Congratulations to our colleagues at VICE Studios Group for two News & Documentary Emmy Award nominations! From VICE Studios and co-directors Sean Penn and Aaron Kaufman, "Superpower" has been nominated in?the?Outstanding Politics and Government Documentary category. In this powerful film, Sean Penn heads to Ukraine to learn more about comedic-actor turned president, Volodymyr Zelensky. But when Penn finds himself in an undisclosed bunker of the Presidential Palace on the evening of the Russian invasion, he instead has a front row seat to Zelensky's greatest challenge as a world leader. "Encounters,"?a landmark four-part series that travels the globe to explore four extraordinary true stories of encounters with otherworldly phenomena, has been nominated in?the Outstanding Science and Technology Documentary category. Produced in partnership with Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment and Boardwalk Pictures, the?series highlights the profoundly human impact of these encounters on lives, families, and communities.

?? Exciting news! "Pavements," a unique film exploring the legendary 90s indie band Pavement, will premiere at the Venice Film Festival! ?? This innovative documentary-musical hybrid, produced by Pulse Films, a VICE Studios Group company, intimately shows the band preparing for their sold-out 2022 reunion tour while simultaneously taking you behind the scenes of the making of a musical, a museum, and a Hollywood biopic, all inspired by their incredible journey. Don't miss it! ???

With the reality reckoning dominating headlines and Bravocons across America revealing what is really happening behind the birkin-bag-clad-confessionals, comes VICE TV's "Dark Side of Reality TV." We're taking a look into the origins, real-life impact, and historic moments over decades that have defined the infamous genre of TV. Hear real-life stories and new first-hand accounts from participants of "Survivor," "The Real Housewives," "America's Next Top Model," and more. The new series "Dark Side of Reality TV" premieres Sept. 3 at 9P ET on VICE TV: https://lnkd.in/e9-P_mQ