Laura Grey Meets the Witches Trying to Take Donald Trump Down on ‘The Opposition’

Comedy Central gave us a sneak peek of tonight’s episode of The Opposition with Jordan Klepper, and it’s the perfect segment to celebrate a Halloween that also happens during a week full of Trump-related controversy. Citizen Journalist Laura Grey heads to Baltimore to interview one of many groups of witches who cast a binding spell […]

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Billy Eichner Makes the Perfect Trump-Hating Banana on ‘The Late Show’

The wonderful Billy Eichner was a guest on last night’s Late Show, and he decided to do things a little differently. Instead of dressing up in a suit for the occasion, Eichner came out wearing a banana costume – to be more specific, a banana-that-is-extremely-fed-up-with-Trump’s-bullshit costume. “I hate Donald Trump so much, that lying piece […]

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Seth Meyers Takes “A Closer Look” at the First Charges in Mueller’s Russia Investigation

Here’s a clip from last night’s Late Night, where Seth Meyers takes “A Closer Look” at yesterday’s news about Robert Mueller’s first charges in the Russia investigation and how Trump reacted to the indictments on Twitter. “He is so bad at this,” Meyers says. “It’s like getting pulled over and saying ‘I wasn’t speeding, officer, […]

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Nathan Fielder Brings Susan Sarandon as His Backup Guest on ‘Conan’

Nathan Fielder continued his late night talk show tour last night to promote the new season of Nathan for You, but unlike his appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live in September and Late Night with Seth Meyers earlier this month, his visit to Conan didn’t include his perfect talk show anecdote because, as O’Brien says, “It’s […]

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David S. Pumpkins: the Paul Blart of Halloween

Last Saturday was SNL’s David S. Pumpkins Halloween Special—in which a 5-minute sketch was stretched out over 22 poorly-animated, weirdly heartwarming minutes. Special writer Mikey Day tweeted that this would harken to Halloween specials of yore, such as It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown and The Paul Lynde Halloween Special. This is a throwback to […]

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USA Cancels Lennon Parham and Jessica St. Clair’s ‘Playing House’

Lennon Parham and Jessica St. Clair’s USA comedy series Playing House has come to an end. The two posted the below video announcement on Twitter today, revealing that the show will not return for a fourth season: For our beloved fans: Some news about our show, @PlayingHouseUSA. #jammer4life #playinghouseusa #keepingitreal @Jessica_StClair pic.twitter.com/yoPxy5d50p — Lennon Parham […]

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Watch the red band trailer for “No Activity,” Funny or Die’s first sitcom for CBS All Access

Here’s the new red band unrestricted trailer to No Activity, the first sitcom from Funny or Die for exclusive streaming on CBS All Access. Based on an Australian series, the American adaptation focuses on cops where not much happens, until suddenly a lot does. It debuts Nov. 12, with a cast that includes Patrick Brammall, […]

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Tiffany Haddish and Chance the Rapper to Host ‘SNL’ Next Month

Saturday Night Live just revealed more hosts for November. The show announced on Twitter that Tiffany Haddish will host on November 11th with musical guest Taylor Swift, while Chance the Rapper will host on November 18th with musical guest Eminem: Ready for November. #SNL pic.twitter.com/sigwYZzlqh — SNL S. Pumpkins 🎃 (@nbcsnl) October 30, 2017 It […]

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New York Television Festival announces 2017 winning pilots and pitches

The 13th annual New York Television Festival named the winners of its annual contests and development deals for independent pilots over the weekend. “Best of the Fest” honors went to Giving Up while the NYTVF Critics Award was presented to Royally. “A dozen years after our first Festival, I continue to be impressed by the talent that we […]

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StandUp NBC announces finalists for 2017 contest and talent holding deal

StandUp NBC, the annual nationwide search for comedic talent from more diverse backgrounds than purely white and male, has announced its finalists for the 2017 contest. After regional searches in Philadelphia, Atlanta, San Francisco and Chicago, the following nine comedians will perform at the finals this coming Nov. 29 at the Hollywood Improv: TuRae Gordon, […]

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