Comedian and 'Insecure' Star Amanda Seales Joins 'The Real: ' 'An Honor'

The Realhas a new host at the table! The 38-year-old comedian and star of HBO’sInsecure, whom Love called “the newest member of our family,” was showered with confetti as she proudly came out from backstage and joined the other women at the table. “I’m tripping right now,” said an emotional Seales, who served as a guest co-host on the show several times in 2019. “We get emotional at this table, and it’s okay.

Comedian and 'Rel' Co-Creator Kevin Barnett Dies at 32 While Vacationing in Mexico

Photo: David Buchan/Variety/REX/Shutterstock Comedian Kevin Barnett has died at the age of 32. In a tweet Tuesday morning, Last Podcast Network, on which Barnett co-hosted weekly podcastRoundtable of Gentlemen, confirmed his unexpected death. “Dear Last Podcast family, It’s with a heavy heart we inform you of the passing of Kevin Barnett,” the podcast network tweeted. “The joy he brought to our lives is the greatest gift we have ever received,” the statement continued.

Comedian and Friday Star Anthony Johnson Dead at 55

Anthony “A.J.” Johnson inI Got the Hook-Up(1998).Photo: Dimension Films/courtesy Everett Anthony “A.J.” Johnson, an actor and comedian known for his roles inFridayandHouse Party, has died. He was 55. Johnson’s rep confirmed his death to PEOPLE “with great sadness.” The actor was discovered “lifeless” in a Los Angeles store this month, his nephew toldTMZ, and was later taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Johnson’s official cause of death has not yet been shared publicly.

Comedian Andy Dick Pleads Not Guilty After Allegedly Groping an Uber Driver

Photo: Greg Doherty/Getty Images Andy Dickpleaded not guilty in court after being accused of groping an Uber driver last year, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney. Dick is facing up to 180 days in jail if convicted. His attorney did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. The Uber driver who accused Dick claimed the comedian had reached over and grabbed his genitals during a car ride using the rideshare service, according toTMZ.

Comedian Andy Dick Says He Was Attacked Outside New Orleans Club: 'We Thought He Was Dead'

ComedianAndy Dickwas hospitalized this weekend after being attacked outside a New Orleans club, multiple outlets report. Dick, 53, wrapped a performance at the French Quarter’s One Eyed Jacks on Friday when he and musician Paris Dylan exited the club after posing for photos with fans, Dylan toldNola.com. Dick said he was “knocked out 100 percent for 15 minutes,” and was rushed to the hospital, where he was admitted to the ICU and observed for a “possible brain bleed.