Here’s a clip from last night’s Late Night, where Seth Meyers welcomes writers Amber Ruffin and Jenny Hagel for a brand new round of “Jokes Seth Can’t Tell” with punchlines about Starbucks’ first black female COO, the most popular destinations for gay people, white lobsters, and more. “A group of parents at an Alabama school […]
Continue ReadingEarlier this week, Jimmy Kimmel went viral for taking a stand against the GOP’s continued effort to repeal Obamacare with the new Graham-Cassidy bill, which led to Senator Bill Cassidy – who previously appeared on Kimmel’s show to promise he’d fight for affordable healthcare and covering pre-existing conditions – to respond to claims that he […]
Continue ReadingComedy Central is getting into the podcasting game. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the network has teamed up with Earwolf’s home Midroll Media to launch its very own podcast network, which will include “brand extensions” of existing shows as well as new and original content. First up is the launch of The Jim Jefferies Show Podcast, […]
Continue ReadingTomorrow, Comedy Central will air an hourlong Nathan for You special called Nathan for You: A Celebration, where Fielder will reunite with some of the people he’s worked with over the past three seasons on the show. In the above sneak peek posted to Facebook today, Fielder checks in with Sue AKA “The Ghost Realtor” from […]
Continue ReadingWith 28 seasons, 618 episodes (about 300 good ones), and an endless influence on society and pop culture, The Simpsons gives us much to discuss. Keeping this in mind, it’s hard to think of a show that would be better suited to the podcast format. There are a few active podcasts that discuss The Simpsons, […]
Continue ReadingAmy Poehler, Natasha Lyonne, and Leslye Headland have teamed up for a new comedy in the works at Netflix. According to Deadline, the streaming network has given an eight-episode series order to an untitled comedy (formerly titled Russian Doll) from the trio. The show will follow Lyonne’s character Nadia “on her journey as the guest […]
Continue ReadingI don’t like profiling videos or series rooted in “Hollywood” culture if I can help it. Sometimes I can’t help it. Sometimes the work is too strong to be ignored, even amidst the din of my “don’t profile any more series about Hollywood culture” mantra shames me. Hiatus is worth the shame for two reasons. First, creators Jasmine Elist and Michael […]
Continue ReadingA mockumentary Melissa McCarthy starred in way back in 2007 is finally heading to theaters a decade later. Titled Cook Off!, the film was directed by Cathryn Michon and Guy Shalem, originally premiered at the Comedy Arts Festival in 2007, and stars McCarthy alongside an ensemble cast of improvisers like Wendi McLendon-Covey, Niecy Nash, Louie […]
Continue ReadingBest known for his role as the foul-mouthed friend and dating advisor Zahid on Netflix’s recently renewed comedy Atypical, Nik Dodani is on the cusp of a breakout year. The 22-year-old actor and comedian has been acting since age 12 and is now starting to get some serious recognition. As a standup he’s only about two […]
Continue ReadingConan O’Brien’s latest remote special Conan Without Borders: Israel aired on TBS last night, and if you missed it, the network released a bunch of clips online. In the above clip, O’Brien spends his first day on the streets and beaches of Tel Aviv and makes an impromptu commercial for Goldstar beer. The rest of […]
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