Gary’s Tea Party – Broadway Room
For 22 years, Gary’s inimitable style has made him one of radio’s standout personalities, ”Honey”. His ever-popular “Colour of the Day”, fashion reports, flawless entertainment news and celebrity gossip (which Gary calls “Da Tea”) are can’t-miss features for Rickey Smiley Show listeners and now Dish Nation viewers. Gary began his career at KJMZ/Dallas, starting as a frequent call-in listener, ultimately becoming a co-host on the station’s “Russ Parr Morning Show”. At every radio appearance and community event, listeners flocked to his live remotes to see for themselves just who was pouring “The Tea”, and serving up the celebrity dish! Soon after, Gary moved to Dallas’s Majic 102, The Beat in Austin, TX, X-102.3 Palm Beach FL, and back to Dallas to join 97.9-The Beat’s hot morning radio show, The Steve Harvey Show. It wasn’t long before he was asked to join The Rickey Smiley Morning Show team, where “Da Tea” is now poured daily.
Ms. Pat
Declared by The Huffington Post as “the real hero of sitcom TV,” Patricia Williams (aka Ms. Pat) is a comedian, author, radio host, podcaster, and actress. Her critically acclaimed multi-cam series The Ms. Pat Show, produced by Lee Daniels and Brian Grazer, premiered its fourth season in May 2024. The series is streaming on BET+ and Paramount+ with an edited version airing on BET linear. The premiere of the show shattered viewership records on the streamer almost crashing the app and has garnered Emmy Nominations in the “Outstanding Direction for a Comedy Series” category in 2022, 2023, and 2024. The Ms. Pat Show, based on Pat’s real-life story of an inner-city drug dealer turned suburban mom, has been a hit with fans and critics alike. The Hollywood Reporter raved “Think Roseanne of the 1980s and 1990s, but even rawer” and Essence Magazine gushed “Ms. Pat is headed for the comedy stratosphere.” Following the success of The Ms. Pat Show, BET/Paramount Global signed Pat to a multi-genre overall deal under which she will produce, write and perform in new series and other projects—both scripted and unscripted— across all platforms. Under this deal, she debuted her weekly court show Ms. Pat Settles It on BET linear on October 18th, 2023. In the beloved tradition of Judge Judy, Judge Joe Brown, and Steve Harvey, Pat takes hold of the gavel to settle people’s everyday disputes. Using her signature raw, unfiltered, hilarious sensibility that has made her a fan-favorite and critical darling, Pat and a jury of her comedy friends resolve high stakes disputes including who is financially responsible for dog poop on that rug, do food stamps count as payment, and what is proper hair wig etiquette. Another hit for the rapidly emerging entertainment mogul, the series premiered as the No. 2 show on primetime television for Black viewers as well as Black women in the 18-49 demographic. Pat also recently costarred in the remake of the 90’s classic film Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead alongside Nicole Ritchie and June Squibb and her hour standup special Y’All Wanna Hear Something Crazy?, Directed by Robert Townsend and Produced by Wanda Sykes, is currently streaming on Netflix. The New York Times described the hour as “superb material” while Indiewire offered “There are a lot of comedy specials on Netflix these days, but Ms. Pat breaks through the noise.” In addition to her standup and TV projects, Pat also hosts her own top-rated comedy podcast The Patdown.
Ms. Pat
Declared by The Huffington Post as “the real hero of sitcom TV,” Patricia Williams (aka Ms. Pat) is a comedian, author, radio host, podcaster, and actress. Her critically acclaimed multi-cam series The Ms. Pat Show, produced by Lee Daniels and Brian Grazer, premiered its fourth season in May 2024. The series is streaming on BET+ and Paramount+ with an edited version airing on BET linear. The premiere of the show shattered viewership records on the streamer almost crashing the app and has garnered Emmy Nominations in the “Outstanding Direction for a Comedy Series” category in 2022, 2023, and 2024. The Ms. Pat Show, based on Pat’s real-life story of an inner-city drug dealer turned suburban mom, has been a hit with fans and critics alike. The Hollywood Reporter raved “Think Roseanne of the 1980s and 1990s, but even rawer” and Essence Magazine gushed “Ms. Pat is headed for the comedy stratosphere.” Following the success of The Ms. Pat Show, BET/Paramount Global signed Pat to a multi-genre overall deal under which she will produce, write and perform in new series and other projects—both scripted and unscripted— across all platforms. Under this deal, she debuted her weekly court show Ms. Pat Settles It on BET linear on October 18th, 2023. In the beloved tradition of Judge Judy, Judge Joe Brown, and Steve Harvey, Pat takes hold of the gavel to settle people’s everyday disputes. Using her signature raw, unfiltered, hilarious sensibility that has made her a fan-favorite and critical darling, Pat and a jury of her comedy friends resolve high stakes disputes including who is financially responsible for dog poop on that rug, do food stamps count as payment, and what is proper hair wig etiquette. Another hit for the rapidly emerging entertainment mogul, the series premiered as the No. 2 show on primetime television for Black viewers as well as Black women in the 18-49 demographic. Pat also recently costarred in the remake of the 90’s classic film Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead alongside Nicole Ritchie and June Squibb and her hour standup special Y’All Wanna Hear Something Crazy?, Directed by Robert Townsend and Produced by Wanda Sykes, is currently streaming on Netflix. The New York Times described the hour as “superb material” while Indiewire offered “There are a lot of comedy specials on Netflix these days, but Ms. Pat breaks through the noise.” In addition to her standup and TV projects, Pat also hosts her own top-rated comedy podcast The Patdown.
The Preferred Stars – Broadway Room
Talent and representation is at its high and has never been needed more than now. The stage is open and calling for those fueling the fire. Join Sagé Preferred in the hunt for StarDome’s “Preferred Stars!” Enjoy a star-filled show, tip all your favorite entertainers, and help decide the preferred winner of each month! With different themes, performance styles, and a heart-throbbing lipsync for the win, this thrilling competition will leave you seeing stars! Information about competing can be found on all social media platforms @theonlypreferred or in the link below!
Sheryl Underwood
Sheryl Underwood is a savvy businesswoman, philanthropist and a multi-faceted, multi-media entrepreneur who is recognized as one of the most articulate, well-informed women of our time. Signed to her 12th season, Underwood is co-host of the Emmy award winning CBS television show THE TALK, watched by an average of 3+ million viewers each day. She has served as co-host of the Daytime Emmy Awards show for multiple years, including solo hosting duties for the 2021 Daytime Emmy Awards. She is a much sought-after entertainer and public speaker who is described as one of the world’s brightest contemporary humorists. Underwood is Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Pack Rat Productions, Inc., founder of Pack Rat Foundation For Education, Inc., 23rd International President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (the only full-time entertainer to ever hold the sorority’s highest post) and former Chair of the National Executive Board of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Sheryl Underwood
Sheryl Underwood is a savvy businesswoman, philanthropist and a multi-faceted, multi-media entrepreneur who is recognized as one of the most articulate, well-informed women of our time. Signed to her 12th season, Underwood is co-host of the Emmy award winning CBS television show THE TALK, watched by an average of 3+ million viewers each day. She has served as co-host of the Daytime Emmy Awards show for multiple years, including solo hosting duties for the 2021 Daytime Emmy Awards. She is a much sought-after entertainer and public speaker who is described as one of the world’s brightest contemporary humorists. Underwood is Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Pack Rat Productions, Inc., founder of Pack Rat Foundation For Education, Inc., 23rd International President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (the only full-time entertainer to ever hold the sorority’s highest post) and former Chair of the National Executive Board of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Sheryl Underwood
Sheryl Underwood is a savvy businesswoman, philanthropist and a multi-faceted, multi-media entrepreneur who is recognized as one of the most articulate, well-informed women of our time. Signed to her 12th season, Underwood is co-host of the Emmy award winning CBS television show THE TALK, watched by an average of 3+ million viewers each day. She has served as co-host of the Daytime Emmy Awards show for multiple years, including solo hosting duties for the 2021 Daytime Emmy Awards. She is a much sought-after entertainer and public speaker who is described as one of the world’s brightest contemporary humorists. Underwood is Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Pack Rat Productions, Inc., founder of Pack Rat Foundation For Education, Inc., 23rd International President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (the only full-time entertainer to ever hold the sorority’s highest post) and former Chair of the National Executive Board of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Sheryl Underwood
Sheryl Underwood is a savvy businesswoman, philanthropist and a multi-faceted, multi-media entrepreneur who is recognized as one of the most articulate, well-informed women of our time. Signed to her 12th season, Underwood is co-host of the Emmy award winning CBS television show THE TALK, watched by an average of 3+ million viewers each day. She has served as co-host of the Daytime Emmy Awards show for multiple years, including solo hosting duties for the 2021 Daytime Emmy Awards. She is a much sought-after entertainer and public speaker who is described as one of the world’s brightest contemporary humorists. Underwood is Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Pack Rat Productions, Inc., founder of Pack Rat Foundation For Education, Inc., 23rd International President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (the only full-time entertainer to ever hold the sorority’s highest post) and former Chair of the National Executive Board of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Rod Man
Rod Man got his start in the world of stand up comedy in1995. Inspired by The Comedians he saw on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam he signed up for “open mic” nights at Atlanta’s Uptown Comedy Club. He has graced the stages of The World Famous Apollo Theater in Harlem, and The Comedy Store in LA “The Bad Boys of Comedy” for HBO, Martin Lawrence’s “First Amendment” for Starz, Nick Cannon’s “Wild ‘N Out” for MTV, “One Mic Stand” for BET, “The Funny Spot” for TV One, and “The World Stands Up” for BBC America and many more. He graced the Big Screen in The Movie Funny People with Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen. He hosted a YouTube show called TimeOut with Rod Man. The world is catching on to what true Rod Man fans already know — he’s a bit eccentric, down-to-earth, crazy-funny, and truly a talented voice in the world of comedy.
Rod Man
Rod Man got his start in the world of stand up comedy in1995. Inspired by The Comedians he saw on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam he signed up for “open mic” nights at Atlanta’s Uptown Comedy Club. He has graced the stages of The World Famous Apollo Theater in Harlem, and The Comedy Store in LA “The Bad Boys of Comedy” for HBO, Martin Lawrence’s “First Amendment” for Starz, Nick Cannon’s “Wild ‘N Out” for MTV, “One Mic Stand” for BET, “The Funny Spot” for TV One, and “The World Stands Up” for BBC America and many more. He graced the Big Screen in The Movie Funny People with Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen. He hosted a YouTube show called TimeOut with Rod Man. The world is catching on to what true Rod Man fans already know — he’s a bit eccentric, down-to-earth, crazy-funny, and truly a talented voice in the world of comedy.
