Moves like Jagger? Jon Daly’s got ’em! The comedian and actor, directed by Jake Fogelnest, learned the choreography Mick Jagger strutted around to for The Rolling Stones 1981 single, “Start Me Up,” and presto change-o some of th…
Continue ReadingHere’s a pretty, pretty good video from Larry David, filmed on behalf of California, imploring all of us to keep our distance and just stay inside.
Continue ReadingThe folks at Time Life have launched an official Robin Williams YouTube channel today to celebrate the late great comedian who died in 2014. There’s only a handful of clips on it as of today, including bits from his 2002 special, Live on Broadway…
Continue ReadingComedy Gives Back is fulfilling the promise of its name today, announcing a new emergency relief fund for comedians impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, as well as an all-star LaughAid benefit next week. As for the relief fund, here are the details. G…
Continue ReadingFor decades, stand-up comedians have joked about how much their career is similar to that of a stripper or a prostitute. Tonight, the comedians will joke on the same platform sex workers use to pleasure themselves for tips. CamSoda is launching CamSoda…
Continue ReadingFor decades, stand-up comedians have joked about how much their career is similar to that of a stripper or a prostitute. Tonight, the comedians will joke on the same platform sex workers use to pleasure themselves for tips. CamSoda is launching CamSoda…
Continue ReadingComedic actors Jonathan Braylock, Jerah Milligan and James III host their own podcast, Black Men Can’t Jump (In Hollywood), examining the problems of racial diversity in show business through reviewing movies of the past which featured actors of color….
Continue ReadingWith late-night TV productions shut down, and networks airing repeats in their place, some hosts have taken to recording ad hoc monologues from home or remotely to at least give some viewers (and themselves) some comfort during the global pandemic of c…
Continue ReadingJessica Mozes, producer at record label Blonde Medicine, former Talent Relations and Development Manager at Audible (fka Rooftop Comedy), former New Wave Entertainment assistant/junior manager, and frequent live show/festival producer had some suggesti…
Continue ReadingWhen the nonprofit Comedy Gives Back held town hall meetings last month in New York City and Los Angeles at The Stand and Hollywood Improv, respectively, comedians and industry folk suggested all sorts of ways that Comedy Gives Back could fulfill its m…
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