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The sixth annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards nominations were unveiled, and MTV’s RuPaul’s Drag Race and Peacock’s The Traitors lead the pack.

Both competition series coincide in the Best Competition Series and Best Ensemble Cast in an Unscripted Series categories. RuPaul and Alan Cumming will vie for Best Show Host and Male Star of the Year for their respective shows.

Drag Race also scored a nod in the Best Lifestyle Show: Fashion/Beauty category, while The Traitors star Phaedra Parks picked up a Female Star of the Year nom.

“The historic strikes by the WGA and SAG/AFTRA necessitated a record amount of unscripted programming in all areas of television, from broadcast to cable to streaming, making the last 12 months a remarkable time for reality TV,” noted Critics Choice Association TV Branch Vice President Ed Martin. “The depth and diversity of our nominees for the sixth...

Stand-up comic Jerrod Carmichael has been feuding with industry veteran Dave Chappelle again over his past remarks. The Emmy Award-winning comic had previously criticized Chappelle over his anti-trans jokes in his Netflix special The Closer. The special had come under fire due to the remarks and had prompted widespread criticisms.

Carmichael, who came out as gay in his HBO special Rothaniel, spoke about how Chappelle had made comments on his special as well, which had received accolades and praises from fans. Carmichael mentioned that Chappelle was not happy with his criticism and had expected him to publicly apologize.

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Jerrod Carmichael took the world by storm when his brave comedy special Rothaniel was released. The HBO special saw him come out as gay publicly for the first time and received multiple accolades. The show also won...

Jerrod Carmichael is opening up about revealing his feelings to best friend Tyler, The Creator.

The 36-year-old comedian and actor dished on developing a crush on the 33-year-old rapper in the premiere episode of his new series The Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show.

Jerrod revealed how he told Tyler he had a crush on him and he revealed how his friend reacted.

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“I fell in love with my best friend. 1 out of 10, don’t recommend,” Jerrod said. “I knew I had to tell him. Things started getting kind of weird between us. I had these feelings… So I texted him. I remember saying, ‘I know you didn’t ask for this, but somewhere down the line I developed feelings for you and I don’t know what to do with that.’ Then I immediately turned my phone off and went into therapy.”

“My therapist was thrilled.

Jerrod Carmichael is shooting his shot. In the premiere episode of the Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show, the comedian confessed to falling for one of his longtime friends, Tyler, the Creator.

In the self-titled show, Carmichael recalled expressing his newfound romantic feelings to the rapper over text in 2021 — but the feelings weren’t mutual. In a six-second voice note response, Tyler laughed off his friend, calling the comedian a “stupid bitch.”

“One, it’s embarrassing, a little bit, and obviously [there’s] the fear of it being so totally unrequited,” Carmichael said of the rapper’s response.

Jerrod Carmichael returns to HBO and Max, but this time, his whole world’s the stage. The Emmy-winning comedian (“Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel”) takes a darkly funny look at his own life and quest for love, sex, and truth in “Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show,” an eight-episode docuseries premiering this Friday, March 29, at 11 p.m. Et on HBO and streaming simultaneously on Max with new episodes due out weekly. You can watch with a subscription to Max.

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Jerrod Carmichael returns to HBO for “Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show,” an eight-episode docuseries that follows the Emmy Award-winning standup comedian and filmmaker on a “darkly funny” and “tumultuous quest for love, sex, and truth.”

This marks Carmichael’s first HBO and Max project...

Don’t miss out on the latest episode of “Jerrod Carmichael: Reality Show” as the comedian continues his hilarious and candid exploration of love, sex, and truth. In this darkly funny documentary series, Jerrod Carmichael takes viewers on a tumultuous journey through his personal experiences and reflections.

Titled “Mike,” the upcoming episode promises to deliver more laughs and insights as Jerrod navigates the ups and downs of his quest for love and self-discovery. With his trademark wit and charm, Jerrod dives deep into the complexities of modern relationships, shedding light on the often messy and unpredictable nature of romance.

As Jerrod shares his unique perspective on life and love, viewers can expect to be entertained, challenged, and perhaps even inspired to take a closer look at their own experiences. Whether you’re a fan of comedy or simply enjoy thought-provoking storytelling, “Jerrod Carmichael: Reality Show” is sure to deliver an unforgettable viewing experience.

Jerrod Carmichael has a problem. “I didn’t know it was a problem,” he says during his new HBO series, “Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show.” But recent events have made it clear that it is, in fact, a problem. A big one. What is it? “I only like to do exactly what I want to do.”

You may be thinking, “Wait, what’s wrong with that? Don’t we all only like doing what we want?” Sure we do. Except, not really, and not in the way Carmichael means here. He’s saying he doesn’t like doing things for other people. Like, at all. He doesn’t want to drive you to the airport. He doesn’t want to let you crash at his place for a few weeks. He doesn’t want to do the things friends are expected to do simply because it helps someone they care about.

Get ready for a candid and uproarious journey with “Jerrod Carmichael: Reality Show,” premiering this Friday at 11:00 Pm on HBO. In Season 1, Episode 1 titled “Emmys,” viewers are invited into the world of Jerrod Carmichael as he navigates the complexities of love, sex, and truth in a darkly funny documentary series.

Join Jerrod as he takes audiences on a tumultuous and unfiltered quest through his life, sharing intimate moments, humorous anecdotes, and thought-provoking insights along the way. From awkward encounters to existential crises, Jerrod’s journey promises to be a rollercoaster ride of emotions and revelations.

With its unique blend of humor and introspection, “Jerrod Carmichael: Reality Show” offers a fresh and unapologetic perspective on the human experience. Whether you’re a fan of stand-up comedy or documentary-style storytelling, this groundbreaking series is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Don’t miss the premiere of “Jerrod Carmichael: Reality Show,” airing...

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 game with Swift in January.

“That’s my best friend, Taylor’s my best friend,” he said. “Like I’m not her best friend, but she’s my best friend. Can you think of a better friend to have than Taylor Swift? I called my former best friend, I was like, ‘You’re out, Taylor’s in. You never invited me on your jet to a game.’ She’s very smart and interesting.”

Kimmel then asked Carmichael how he came to be one of her guests at the Chiefs-Bills game, with the comedian noting that she...

“Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show” can trace its origins back to at least one unlikely source: disgraced former U.S. representative Anthony Weiner.

Before the series from creators Carmichael, Ari Katcher, and Eli Despres, which premiered at the 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival, Carmichael’s pie-in-the-sky idea was to play a version of Weiner in the project that ultimately became “Reality Show.” And that prospect was initially even more compelling to the creators than the series that resulted.

“Can we just make a movie of Jerrod trying to get ‘Weiner’ made?” Despres recalled onstage after the series’ SXSW premiere.

And while that premise isn’t without its intrigue, the “Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show” that eventually came to be is something else entirely. It is, simply, a docuseries about the comedian’s life that dwells deeply, sometimes uncomfortably, on his relationships with love, sex, and loneliness. The three episodes shown were “Emmys,” “Mike,...

Jerrod Carmichael invites the cameras into his home for an upfront, personal, and candid unscripted series. The eight-episode series called, Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show, reveals the multi-talented, actor, comedian, and filmmaker's evolving relationship with his parents as they try to come to terms with his sexuality. Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show premieres March 29 at 11 p.m. Et/Pt on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. Carmichael will executive produce as part of his deal with HBO. The show is described by the producers as a “darkly funny documentary series about Jerrod's tumultuous quest for love, sex, and truth.” HBO released a revealing trailer for the new series on Wednesday, March 6. The series will first premiere at the SXSW Film & TV Festival, which takes place March 8-16 in Austin, Texas before making its TV debut. Dubbed his attempt at making a personal “Truman Show,” Carmichael hopes to show the...

The HBO Original comedy docuseries Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show debuts Friday, March 29 (11:00 –11:30p.m. Et/Pt) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. New episodes of the eight-episode season will debut weekly. Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show is a darkly funny documentary series about Jerrod’s tumultuous quest for love, sex, and truth. Jerrod Carmichael is an Emmy®-winning comedian from Winston-Salem, Nc. His most recent special “Rothaniel” can be streamed on Max. Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show, starring Carmichael is created by and executive produced by Carmichael, Ari Katcher (who also directs), and Eli Despres. Executive produced by Susie Fox; executive produced by Josh ... Read more...

Jerrod Carmichael is back on TV, but this time, it’s not NBC’s “The Jerrod Carmichael Show.” It’s the reality TV version of it.

Carmichael leads HBO docuseries “Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show,” billed as a “darkly funny documentary series about Jerrod’s tumultuous quest for love, sex, and truth.” The eight-episode series will debut weekly on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.

Directed by Ari Katcher, the series centers on the Emmy-winning comedian as he navigates his life living in New York City. Carmichael recently appeared in “Poor Things,” dropped comedy special “Rothaniel” on HBO in 2022, and served as the 2023 Golden Globes host. Carmichael made his feature directorial debut with “On the Count of Three,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2021.

Carmichael created and executive produced “Reality Show” along with director Katcher and Eli Despres, who both also executive produce in addition to...

Two years after coming out as gay in an HBO comedy special, Jerrod Carmichael is pulling the curtain on his personal life much further back for the premium cabler.

In the eight-episode documentary series Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show, the trailer for which dropped Wednesday (watch above), the actor-comedian chronicles his evolving relationship with his parents as they make peace with his sexuality. He also introduces viewers to his boyfriend.

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HBO has released a trailer for its new original comedy docuseries “Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show,” which will premiere at the 2024 SXSW festival. Dubbed as his attempt at making a personal “Truman Show,” Jerrod Carmichael shows the world startlingly frank discussions with his family and intimate moments of his personal life. Come for the difficult conversations and stay for Carmichael explaining “twunks” to his father. The series will air on March 29 on HBO and be available to stream on Max, with new episodes of the eight-episode season debuting weekly.

Carmichael is an Emmy-winning comedian from North Carolina whose credits include the NBC sitcom “The Carmichael Show.” His recent comedy special, “Rothaniel,” directed by Bo Burnham, was met with rave reviews. The new docuseries is a “darkly funny documentary series about Jerrod’s tumultuous quest for love, sex and truth,” reads the show’s logline.

Burnham himself seems to make an appearance...

It’s an interesting month on HBO and Max this March, as two acclaimed films hit the streamer along with some intriguing original programming.

First up in the movies arena is the streaming debut of Wonka, starring Timothée Chalamet. From beloved Paddington director Paul King, the film follows the adventures of a young Willy Wonka as he looks to become the world’s best (and weirdest) chocolatier. Later in March on Max, there’s also Dream Scenario, a highly-regarded comedy boasting Nicolas Cage as Paul Matthews, who suddenly starts appearing in people’s dreams for unknown reasons, and who naturally becomes very famous as a result of this strange phenomena.

Series-wise, the biggest show on Max this month is The Regime. It packs a solid cast, including Kate Winslet, Matthias Schoenaerts, Andrea Riseborough, Martha Plimpton, and Hugh Grant, and tells the story of “life within the walls of a modern...

Max will soon be graced with Kate Winslet's latest TV credit, The Regime, but that isn't the only anticipated title expected to land on the streaming platform this month. Aside from a few limited shows coming out in March, including The Girls on the Bus and the Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show, the streaming service will welcome several well-known films to its catalog. Wonka, one of the notable titles arriving on the platform, came out on the big screen not that long ago. Apart from the Timothée Chalamet-led origin story, here are some must-sees to add to your watch list.

Matthias Schoenaerts and Kate Winslet in ‘The Regime’ (Photograph by Miya Mizuno/HBO)

Max’s March 2024 streaming lineup includes the premiere of The Regime starring Oscar winner Kate Winslet as a paranoid chancellor with major control issues. The streaming service’s March slate also includes the debut of The Girls on the Bus starring Melissa Benoist, Carla Gugino, Natasha Behnam, and Christina Elmore as political journalists.

Documentaries A Revolution on Canvas and The Lionheart along with the comedy docuseries Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show will premiere in March 2024. And Wonka and Dream Scenario make their streaming debuts.

Series & Films Arriving On Max In March 2024

March 1

127 Hours (2010)

Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Road Chip (2015)

Baby Mama (2008)

The Ballad of Lefty Brown (2017)

The Best Man Holiday (2013)

Bullet Head (2018)

Cabaret (1972)

Captain Fantastic (2016)

Deadpool (2016)

Dear White People (2014)

Dope (2015)

The Expendables (2010)

The Expendables 2 (2012)

The Expendables 3 (2014)

The Farewell (2019)

Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)

Fruitvale Station (2013)

Godzilla...

As SAG protestors set up outside HBO’s Manhattan offices, the network’s CEO and chairman, Casey Bloys, was inside speaking to reporters about the network’s 2024 programming slate. Since the WGA and SAG strikes began in mid-2023, there has been continued speculation about what shows completed production, as well as where filming was able to continue. Now, as the new year creeps closer, fans are itching to know what they can expect to see next, and HBO has kindly provided a few answers.

During a press preview Thursday morning, Bloys confirmed “House of the Dragon” Season 2 would return in the summer of 2024. The series was able to continue filming during the SAG and WGA strikes due to its UK-based union contracts, though the extensive post-production work still means it will be nearly two years between when the first season premiered and the second season is released.

Among the many...