Crashing returns to HBO on January 20. The second season ended with creator and star Pete Holmes embarking on a two-month college tour and the third season will pick up with the fictional version of Holmes returning to New York City with a new found confidence in his craft and a new set of life changes. Ironically, in season three, Pete will no longer be “crashing” on any couches and
Continue ReadingStars! They’re just like us! Jennifer Aniston proved this, and then some, last night when she appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Because who hasn’t insulted one of their best friends on national television about the way in which they handle Thanksgiving? That’s exactly how Aniston’s appearance began– with Jimmy complaining about Aniston’s tradition of having a FAKESGiving the night before Thanksgiving– you know, to hang out with your friends before
Continue ReadingHannah Gadsby spoke about the concept of “good men” as opposed to “bad men” during her speech opening The Hollywood Reporter’s 2018 Women in Entertainment Gala. The Australian comedian became a household name seemingly overnight when Netflix released her comedy special Nanette earlier this year. The special is half comedy and half a deep delve into the trauma of being a queer woman, the pain of sexual assault, and ruminations
Continue ReadingBetween Two Ferns, the viral online talk show hosted by Zach Galifianakis known for its extreme awkwardness, is heading to the big screen. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix has ordered a movie based on the show and production is already underway. Co-creator Scott Aukerman of Comedy Bang! Bang! fame is directing. No other details have come out such as plot or how they plan to turn a short interview show
Continue ReadingComedian Chris Distefano has signed an exclusive overall deal with Comedy Central that will have the Guy Code star creating content across multiple platforms for the network. The deal also includes on-air and off-air services and first look at any content created or developed for any platform. Basically: Comedy Central wants as much Distefano as they can handle. In fact, he already has some projects in the works including a
Continue ReadingI have no doubt in my mind that Bible-thumpin’ holly rollers will lob nothing but complaints toward the makers of Miracle Workers as soon as TBS premieres it on Feb. 12. They should, however, find solace in the number of episodes slated for the new comedy series — seven! — which I’ve heard is the foundation of God’s word. Or something. Based on author Simon Rich’s 2012 novel What in
Continue ReadingIt’s Golden Globes season and the nominations are out. Yesterday, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced that Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg are (confusedly) hosting the 2019 ceremony together on January 6. Samberg stars in the popular show Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Both the Saturday Night Live alum and the show won Golden Globes back in 2014, but have not been nominated since. Oh won her only Golden Globe for her roll
Continue ReadingKevin Hart is in hot water for some homophobic tweets coming back to haunt him. Earlier this week, it was announced that Hart will host the 2019 Oscars. Shortly after the announcement, Twitter started shining a light on tweets, mostly from 2009-2011, where the Night School star made homophobic comments and used anti-gay slurs. Aside from comedian’s habitual use of the word fag, Hart also talks about his son and
Continue ReadingOn Tuesday, NBC announced that critically-acclaimed show The Good Place will be returning for a fourth season next year. It is the second show to get a confirmed spot in NBC’s 2019-20 lineup, the announcement coming after NBC had already picked up a new season of the Will & Grace reboot. “Congratulations to Mike Schur and an exceptional cast and crew, all of whom collaborate to create a thoughtful, mind-bending
Continue ReadingThe Marvelous Mrs. Masiel Season 2 comes out today and New York City is losing its mind. The hit Amazon series set up a pop-up shop in NYC’s SoHo neighborhood as an homage to Jewish food and 1958 New York. The show takes place in 1958 and follows one woman’s journey to try to make it on the bourgeoning stand-up scene in Manhattan and the pop-up will make you feel like
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