Netflix recruits Ellen DeGeneres for stand-up comedy special
After 15 years away, Ellen DeGeneres has agreed to do another comedy special. Leave it to streaming behemoth Netflix — the modern day go-to place for all things comedy — […]
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Colossal Clusterfest to host Comedy Central’s ‘Up Next’ with Natasha Leggero
Comedy Central is again returning with its annual Up Next showcase of rising comedians in the world of stand-up. Natasha Leggero is onboard to host the event (previously known as […]
T.J. Miller aka Erlich Bachman is leaving HBO’s ‘Silicon Valley’
The good news; It was announced earlier this week that Silicon Valley, which just kicked off its fourth season in April, would be returning to HBO for Season 5. The […]
Watch Sarah Silverman look for love in new JASH short
On May 24, Sarah Silverman shared a new short film entitled “You Can Never Really Know Someone” via JASH. Throughout the 12-minute mini-movie, viewers get a glimpse into a day […]
T.J. Miller gets drenched in HBO’s new promo for ‘Meticulously Ridiculous’
The debut for T.J. Miller’s forthcoming stand-up special Meticulously Ridiculous is now less than one month away, which means it’s the appropriate time for a little teaser trailer. That said, […]
‘Arrested Development’ to return to Netflix for Season 5
After four long years, The Bluth Family will return to Netflix for another run as Season 5 of Arrested Development has just received the green light. The new episodes are […]
Netflix Review: Tracy Morgan gets blunt & sentimental in ‘Staying Alive’
On Tuesday, May 16, Tracy Morgan made his return to the comedy special stage with his new Netflix hour-long Staying Alive. It was less than three years ago when the […]
Watch: ‘Jordan Klepper Solves Guns’ gets a trailer & premiere date on Comedy Central
Jordan Klepper is about to take on guns in a forthcoming one-hour Comedy Central special. Debuting June 11, Jordan Klepper Solves Guns will see the comedian and actor using his […]
Eight episode ‘Roseanne’ revival to air on ABC in 2018
The news of a possible Roseanne revival, which began making the internet rounds late last month, has had fans of the hit 90s sitcom in a bit of a tizzy. […]
Watch: Hasan Minhaj talks immigration & more in trailer for ‘Homecoming King’
The trailer for Hasan Minhaj’s new stand-up special Homecoming King has just arrived. Watch as the comedian jokes about parenting, immigration and the American dream in the above clip, courtesy […]
Live Review: Neil Hamburger delivers ‘legendary’ performance in Chicago
Gags, one-liners, knock knock jokes and amusing anecdotes from the one-and-only Neil Hamburger had Chicago comedy fans laughing at Lincoln Hall on May 11. America’s Funnyman spent much of the […]
‘The Jim Jefferies Show’ premieres in June, hear his ‘no sex, no guns’ stance in this new preview clip
In less than one month, Jim Jefferies will make his late night talk show hosting debut with the new series The Jim Jefferies Show on Comedy Central, premiering Tuesday, June […]
Review: Norm Macdonald reigns supreme in new Netflix special ‘Hitler’s Dog, Gossip & Trickery’
“But anyways. I’m old now. I was young. Now I’m old. Yep,” mutters Norm Macdonald in his new stand-up special, Hitler’s Dog, Gossip & Trickery, which was just made available […]
Watch the trailer for Tracy Morgan’s new special ‘Staying Alive’ on Netflix
After a long and arduous journey, following a near-fatal accident that left him in a coma, Tracy Morgan is on the verge of releasing his new Netflix stand-up special, Staying […]
‘Rory Scovel Tries Stand Up For The First Time’ makes Netflix premiere June 20
Rory Scovel is the latest to announce a new stand-up special on Netflix. The forthcoming hour-long, Rory Scovel Tries Stand Up For The First Time, premieres June 6, marking the […]
TruTV to air 16 live episodes for Season 3 of ‘The Chris Gethard Show’
The Chris Gethard Show is again transitioning to a new home. The series, which seems to be ever-evolving, will now be broadcast live from New York City on TruTV. The […]
Kumail Nanjiani & Zoe Kazan try to make things work in ‘The Big Sick’ trailer
The trailer for The Big Sick arrived earlier this week and it appears it may be this summer’s breakout indie hit. Having already made waves earlier this year with its […]
Apatow, Seinfeld, Hart & Wong set for Just For Laughs Festival 2017
Judd Apatow, Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin Hart and Ali Wong are among those appearing at the 2017 Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal. This marks the 35th anniversary of JFL and […]
Watch Norm Macdonald talk airport security in new Netflix stand-up special teaser
It’s less than one week until legendary comedian Norm Macdonald takes the stage for his Netflix stand-up debut on May 9 with his new special Hitler’s Dog, Gossip & Trickery. […]
Five great comedians coming to Chicago this May
This May, some of the most hilarious comedians in the world are traveling to the City of Chicago to deliver what will surely be memorable performances. Whether you are a […]
Netflix Review: Maria Bamford’s ‘Old Baby’ breaks stand-up special mold
Maria Bamford’s Old Baby has just dropped on Netflix and, as expected, it is a 64-minute comic delight. Weaving together a series of amusing anecdotes, absurdist stories and seemingly spontaneous […]
Tim Heidecker’s ‘Decker’ to return to Adult Swim on June 4
The latest episode of On Cinema at the Cinema was a doozy. Not only did it mark the return of host Tim Heidecker after a brief stint in prison, but […]
Jesse Eisenberg to write, direct and star in half-hour comedy series ‘The Market’
Jesse Eisenberg is the latest big-name movie star to make a move to the small screen. Teaming with J.J. Abram’s Bad Robot Productions, The Social Network Oscar-nominated actor will be […]
Watch: Father John Misty crucifies Kurt Cobain in ‘Total Entertainment Forever’ video
Father John Misty’s new video for “Total Entertainment Forever” is an insane trip with a cornucopia of layers. The absurdist music video for the fourth Pure Comedy single, which at […]