Eddie Griffin
Showstopper
Reflecting on the year that was, Showstopper-style
December 20th, 2012
Welcome to Showstopper: End-of-Year Edition. Or, if you believe the Mayans, Showstopper: End-of-World Edition. Either way, following are review snippets for shows that opened or reopened—and in some cases, quickly closed—in 2012: Read more »
Seven Questions
Eddie Griffin
The comedian on his bond with his hero, how he’s got Jesus beat and his sports-car-driving prowess
June 7th, 2012
It’s 90 minutes before showtime, and Eddie Griffin is sick as a dog. He’s also funny as hell, even with a 100-degree-plus fever and even in front of an audience of just one. With the tape recorder rolling, the actor/comedian spends a half-hour riffing on everything from his relationship with Richard Pryor to his near-death experience to the time he wrecked a rare Ferrari while practicing for a celebrity car race to his first marriage … at the age of 16. Read more »
Gossip
Songz has birthday help
December 1st, 2011
Trey Songz (born the equally confounding-to-spell-check-programs Tremaine Aldon Neverson) was at Tao on Nov. 27 to celebrate his 27th birthday along with comedians Kevin Hart and Eddie Griffin and Ne-Yo. Because it never hurts to have a local guide in your crew. Read more »
