Survivor. Icon. Still Headlining: Rolanda Watts Joins Amir Shakur Speaks — and Takes New York on November 6

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By Amir A.H. Shakur — The Urban Report

Rolanda Watts is a survivor — and an icon.

The legendary talk show host, actress, producer and voice-over artist joined Amir A.H. Shakur for an interview on October 29, 2026, on The Urban Report.

Watts hosted her own internationally syndicated talk show, Rolanda, earning Emmy and CableACE Awards nominations. In 2024, she was inducted as a Silver Circle Emmy honoree. She is the announcer and promo voice for Sherri, authored the award-winning novel Destiny Lingers, hosts the Rolanda On Demand podcast, coaches voice actors — and now, she is taking on stand-up comedy.

Rolanda Watts headshot

New York, She’s Coming for You

And she is not slowing down. At 67, Rolanda Watts is headlining her very first one-woman comedy show at the New York Comedy Festival.

The show is set for Friday, November 6, 2026, at 8:00 PM at Rodney’s Comedy Club — Rodney Dangerfield’s legendary club — 1118 1st Ave, New York, NY 10065. The New York Comedy Festival runs November 6–9, and Watts takes the stage on opening night.

Tickets are available via the QR code on the official show poster.

Rolanda Watts — New York Comedy Festival one-woman show poster, Friday November 6, 2026

🎬 Watch the Interview on YouTube

The Urban Report — Amir A.H. Shakur | Rolonda Watts Interview

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More on Rolanda: Rolonda.com.

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