Seasons two and three of ‘Burning Love’ headed to television
Great news for Burning Love lovers– the Yahoo! Screen original Web series — just nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Special Class – Short-Format, Live-Action, Entertainment Program — will be kept...
View ArticleComedy Central launches nationwide search for the best new comedians
Comedy Central is on the prowl, looking for the best unknown stand-up comedian. This week, the network announced its nationwide competition, Up Next: A CC Certified Talent Search. Held in conjunction...
View ArticleRob Riggle, Wyatt Cenac return to Daily Show to blast John Oliver on his last...
Last night we bid adieu to John Oliver as host of The Daily Show. Like saying goodbye to a much loved substitute teacher, the parting was bittersweet; we can’t deny our excitement at seeing our old...
View ArticleJosh Gad joins Billy Crystal in FX pilot The Comedians
Josh Gad (Broadway’s Book of Mormon, Love and Other Drugs) has just joined the cast of The Comedians, Billy Crystal’s comedy series in development at FX. He will play the up-and-comer who’s irked by...
View ArticleMayor of Rio pretty much bribing Woody Allen to shoot his next film in Brazil
Bribery isn’t just for slimy corporate executives or parents trying to lure their children into the dentist’s chair. No, it can also be used by the mayor of Rio to get Woody Allen to shoot his next...
View ArticlePrince uses photo of Dave Chappelle as Prince for “Breakfast Can Wait” single...
They say imitation is the highest form of flattery. But what do you call it when the person who’s being imitated uses a screenshot of the impersonator as his single’s cover art? Prince, who just caught...
View ArticleJim Gaffigan, Kristen Schaal, more announced for 6th annual Eugene Mirman...
Guess what folks? Your favorite wittily named Brooklyn based comedy festival is back. The 6th Annual Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival announced its seven-show lineup, and it’s safe to say that you’ll want...
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Bill Burr, Al Madrigal will host All Things Comedy showcase on Aug. 28
Attention, L.A based readers! All Things Comedy, the umbrella comedian and podcast network of which The Laughspin Podcast is a member, is putting on a show and ATC fan gathering at Largo. On Aug. 28,...
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Tina Fey, Conan O’Brien, more comedians featured in Comic Genius portrait book
Move over, National Geographic: The Image Collection! It’s time for a new coffee table book to reign supreme on our Ikea Klubbo. Comic Genius: Portraits of Funny People, a series of more than 130...
View ArticleAziz Ansari, Andy Samberg added to Roast of James Franco on Comedy Central
Comedy Central is adding more heat to the upcoming Roast of James Franco. Aziz Ansari and Andy Samberg are joining roasters Bill Hader, Jonah Hill, Nick Kroll, Natasha Leggero, Jeff Ross and Sarah...
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