Archive for March, 2012
Julia Louis-Dreyfus to Star in HBO’s ‘VEEP’
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is one heartbeat away from being the President of the United States! Literally. The Emmy award winner will return to the small screen to star in the highly anticipated HBO series titled VEEP.
Bonnaroo to Announce 2012 Comedy Lineup
The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, in association with Comedy Central, has confirmed the comedy lineup for its 2012 event. It is scheduled to take place June 7 – 10 in Manchester, TN. Bonnaroo is considered to be one of the biggest comedy events in the country. Presenting comedy since 2004, it has become a must-play for many comedians
Joking About Trayvon Martin: Is It Funny?
“New slang! You’re Zimmering me = You’re killing me,” tweeted author and media personality Touré. You could make the case that it was too soon
Listen to Comedian Bill Burr’s ‘I’ve Had It with Nerds’ Rant
After listening to a segment of comedian Bill Burr’s Monday podcast, I quickly realized, this guy talks about whatever the heck he wants
‘Anchorman’ Sequel Finally Arrives: ‘I Love Scotch. Scotchy, Scotch, Scotch’
Before The Hangover dominated the pantheon of comedy films, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy was the film all your friends would sit around and quote. Now, it’s sequel is finally here after eight inexcusable years
FX Greenlights Chris Rock Produced Series Starring W. Kamau Bell
Comedian and actor Chris Rock just got an O.K. from FX for a new weekly half-hour late-night series which he will executive produce
The Truth About Doug Stanhope
If you only know Doug Stanhope from the second iteration of “The Man Show,” you don’t know Doug Stanhope.
Chris Kattan Works Out His New Stand-Up Comedy Muscle
Funny man Chris Kattan has made our sides hurt badly from laughing during his films, whether it was Night at the Roxbury or Corky Romano. But what most people would be surprised to know about Kattan is that unlike many of his fellow Saturday Night Live colleagues, he did not begin with stand-up comedy
Catholic School Doesn’t Want Their Street Renamed after George ‘Religion is Bullshit’ Carlin
Legendary comedian George Carlin, who grew up on 121 St. in Morningside Heights between Amsterdam and Broadway, may soon have his childhood block renamed in his honor. It’s proposed the street be called “George Carlin Way.”
Comedian Leo Gallagher Suffers a Second Heart Attack in Two Weeks
Wacky American comedian Leo Gallagher, who is best known for his trademark watermelon-smashing “Sledge-o-Matic,” has suffered a second heart attack in less than two weeks
Spring Release Date Announced for ‘Hangover III’
It’s official. The dynamic trio is back for yet another round of drinking, partying and really bad decisions. The Hangover Part III will begin production this September and is set to release in theatres May 24 of next year.
The Watermelon Smashing Leo Gallagher Announces His Retirement
After ruling the comedy world for 32 years, funny man Leo Gallagher will smash watermelons no more.
Direct to Fans: Aziz Ansari’s ‘Dangerously Delicious’
Lately there has been a new trend in online distribution of stand-up albums
Nick Griffin’s ‘Shot in the Face’
I knew I liked Nick Griffin upon listening to his first track. Check that, I knew I was going to like Nick Griffin by the title of his first track: “Intro/I Hate People.”
Robin Williams Will Receive Stand-Up Icon Honor at Comedy Awards
Robin Williams has been an inspiration to all sorts of comedians, actors, and entertainers in general. For this reason he is being honored with the Stand-Up Icon Award at next month’s Comedy Awards event in New York
