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Comedian Rob Schneider Plays Lead Role in New CBS Comedy
Saturday Night Live veteran Rob Schneider finally gets some new lead material in the upcoming CBS schedule
Russell Brand Will Star in and Produce a New Comedy
This time, Brand will star in and produce The President Stole My Girlfriend, a comedy project Warner Bros. bought from writer Matt Portenoy.
Billy Crystal Returns to Oscars as Host
Veteran comedian Bill Crystal confirmed on Thursday via his Twitter page that he will host the 2012 Academy Awards in place of Eddie Murphy, who stepped down from the job
Comedian Russell Brand to Headline Comedy Show for David Lynch Foundation
British comedian Russell Brand learned the value of meditation years ago while overcoming his horrific addiction to drugs. On November 29th, he’ll pay tribute to a foundation which advocates stress reducing meditation for veterans, the homeless, and inner-city students by headlining one of their fundraisers
Robin Williams’ Oscar Advice to Host Eddie Murphy No Longer Needed
Comedian, actor, and generally hairy man Robin Williams hosted the Oscars almost 25 years ago, and with his comedic brilliance, left would-be-host Eddie Murphy some words of advice
Comedian Daniel Tosh Honored by His Alma Mater
Comedian Daniel Tosh was the recipient of the Michelle Akers award, presented to him by his alma mater, the University of Central Florida. The award goes to those who have brought attention to the school through their accomplishments
Louis CK’s Next Special Will Not Be on TV
Comedian Louis C.K. took a guest spot on Conan O’Brian’s talk show Thursday night. The two had a lot to talk about as they go way back. O’Brian hired then struggling comic as a writer on his show when he took over for David Letterman
Chris Rock Talks about SNL on Marc Maron’s Podcast
Comedian Chris Rock took a guest spot on Marc Maron’s podcast WTF that was aired on November 3. The 80-minute show covered a lot of aspects of Rock’s career, especially his decision to leave Saturday Night Live
Ralphie May Comes “Close to Death” after Suffering a Blood Clot
Comedian Ralphie May’s team tweeted from his account on Monday that he had developed two types of pneumonia, causing a blood clot in his lungs, bringing him close to death
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel Will Host the 2012 White House Correspondent’s Dinner
Jimmy Kimmel Live! won’t be the only thing Jimmy Kimmel will be hosting in the next couple months
Steve Carell to Produce and Star in New Movie about Former Prisoner
Comedian Steven Carell is set to produce and star in a new film entitled “Conviction,” which has been in the works for two years
More Harry and Lloyd for Jim Carrey and Jeff Bridges?
Peter and Bobby Farrelly have long since dreamed of two things: reprising The Three Stooges and adding another installment of Dumb and Dumber
Patton Oswalt Serves as Guest Editor for SPIN Magazine
Comedian Patton Oswalt definitely put his abilities to good use in his stint as guest editor for SPIN magazine’s very first “funny issue,” which hit newsstands yesterday
Comedy Central Launches Free Stand-Up Comedy Tour With a Twist
Because the economy has yet to improve, Comedy Central is helping out by launching “Comedy Central Pop-Up Stand-Up,” a series of live comedy performances at secret locations where the first 150 people in attendance can laugh for free.
Comedian Artie Lange Jumps on the Twitter Bandwagon
Comedian Artie Lange finally creates a Twitter account after two years of feeling away from technological advances
