Living Out Loud: A Night with Newark's Own - Bill Bellamy

1020 Broad Street,Newark NJ 07102

25 April, 2023

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Doors Open at 5:30PM VIP Meet & Greet starts at 6:00PM Event Begins at 7:00PM TOP BILLIN’ looks back at Bellamy’s time at MTV during the ‘90s, when the cable music channel was at the epicenter of pop culture. In it, Bellamy recounts his legendary interviews with the biggest pop stars—Tupac, Biggie, and Kurt Cobain—making friends with Janet Jackson, and even coining the infamous term “booty call” on HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam.” During his time at MTV, Bellamy broke color and class barriers, appearing four times a week on the network’s various programs, including “MTV Jamz” and “MTV Beach House.” Brutally honest and incredibly relatable, TOP BILLIN’ leaves no stone unturned as Bellamy recounts memories, music, and unforgettable moments, including his conversations with some of the decade’s legendary artists, the best of the ‘90s celebri-tea, nostalgia, and insights on what it meant to be a tastemaker during one of the most exciting and innovative periods in music and American pop culture history. In addition to his book, fans can catch Bellamy on his highly rated weekly podcast “Top Billin' with Bill Bellamy” featuring conversations with musicians, actors, athletes, and comedians to give listeners a candid view into Hollywood, current events, and the wide world of entertainment past and present. Bellamy most recently wrapped for the highly anticipated comedy film “Back on The Strip,” where he plays Tyriq ‘Da Face’ Cox alongside co-stars Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, J.B. Smoove, and Wesley Snipes. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Bill Bellamy is an actor, stand-up comedian, and hip-hop icon who first gained national notoriety on HBO’s Russell Simmons’ “Def Comedy Jam.” For many years, Bellamy was a staple on MTV, and the host of several MTV programs including “MTV Jamz” and “MTV Beach House.” Additionally, Bellamy hosted the NBC reality show “Last Comic Standing” and was a regular guest on the E! late night talk show “Chelsea Lately.” He also hosted his own highly successful show, “Bill Bellamy’s Who’s Got Jokes on TV One” for five seasons. Moving into the acting space, Bellamy has stared in a number of movies including “Fled,” “Love Jones,” “The Brothers,” “How to Be a Player,” “Getting Played” and “Any Given Sunday.” He also stared alongside Ice Cube and Brandon T. Jackson in “Lottery Ticket.” On the TV side, he can be seen on the hit HBO show “Insecure,” and opposite Octavia Spencer in the Netflix series “Self-Made: Inspired by The Life of Madam C.J. Walker.” He starred in the Universal Pictures, “Kindergarten Cop 2,” and starred opposite Shemar Moore in the feature film “The Bounce Back.” In his new highly rated weekly podcast “Top Billin' With Bill Bellamy,” Bellamy speaks with musicians, actors, athletes, and comedians to give listeners a candid view into Hollywood, current events, and the wide world of entertainment past and present. Bellamy most recently wrapped for the highly anticipated comedy film “Back on The Strip,” where he plays Tyriq ‘Da Face’ Cox alongside co-stars Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, J.B. Smoove, and Wesley Snipes. Facebook: billbellamyvip Instagram: @billbellamy Twitter: @BILLBELLAMY Tik-Tok: @billyblazz2021