P. Diddy, Zac Efron tell Aziz Ansari’s story through pictures in first MTV Movie Awards promo
by And so it begins. MTV has launched its ad campaign for June's MTV Movie Awards, hosted up rising comedian star Aziz Ansari, with this promo …
Month: April 2010
Old rivalries never die: David Letterman says Jay Leno “can’t help himself” from being “a boob”
This week at The Comic's Comic HQ has been quite a blur, dealing with post-festival fatigue and coming down with a fever, so we're playing …
Still unsure about Justin Bieber? Mark Douglas, Carolyn Castiglia break him down via music video
Seems like everyone has Bieber Fever, but few people who are tween girls know exactly why that is. Why is that, anyhow? Well, if you …
Pic of the day: The morning after Carnegie Hall, Andy Kaufman wrestles on the Staten Island Ferry
Thanks to Bob Mantin for this photo from the comedy archives. It was 31 years ago this month that Andy Kaufman infamously performed at Carnegie …
A&E’s “Battle for Late Night” revisits past TV clashes much more than current Leno-Conan
If you thought it was rather fast for a two-hour documentary on the late-night machinations from NBC this January and February, then, well, perhaps you're …
Second City reunion, Patton Oswalt, JB Smoove, Childrens Hospital added to 2010 JFL Chicago
The second annual Just For Laughs Chicago comedy festival has joined up with Second City alums and more as the schedule comes into focus. JFL …
Conan writers reminisce at Bridgetown Comedy Festival; perform April 28 at the Hollywood Improv
One of the more intriguing events listed on the schedule for the 2010 Bridgetown Comedy Festival was a panel featuring writers for Conan O'Brien moderated …
SNL #35.20 with Gabourey Sidibe and MGMT, recapped
We open cold with President Obama (Fred Armisen) blabbing away something about financial reform, and yes, I know Obama gave a speech to Wall Street …
11-year-old critic interviews Larry the Cable Guy, unaware of his comedy career, old friends
You know what's so great about the 21st century? Celebrities don't have to worry about taking any hard-hitting questions anymore, because the Internet makes anyone …
Diablo Cody, Michaela Watkins spoof HBO’s “Hung” by flipping the script for “Tight” (NSFW video)
If you thought that HBO's series, Hung, was a little odd for the premise of a series — a guy who's otherwise down on his …