Dane Cook’s brother accused of embezzling more than $10 million
by Dane Cook's older half-brother, Darryl McCauley, was arraigned yesterday in a Massachusetts district court, charged with stealing more than $10 million from Cook since July …
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Todd Barry answers your questions
Have you seen The Wrestler yet? You should! In the meantime, enjoy this new interview with Todd Barry via New York magazine.
Dane Cook’s brother accused of stealing millions from him
This is not a happy holiday or new year's story for Dane Cook, as Massachusetts State Police arrested his older brother, 43-year-old Darryl McCauley, yesterday …
Time Warner Cable threatens to go dark on Viacom
Just received a statement from Viacom that asserts that negotiations for a new licensing deal with Time Warner cable have broken down, with just more …
New Lonely Island music video, “We Like Sportz”
Wonder what an SNL Digital Short would look like if you had all of the essential elements except for Andy Samberg? Then you shall enjoy …
Slow news alert: Newspaper intern attempts stand-up
You know it's a slow news week when a newspaper lets an intern write about his first attempt at stand-up comedy. If you're in or …
Owen Benjamin to star in “Heckle-U” for CBS web series
Timed to the March Madness of the NCAA basketball tournament, CBS plans a new 10-episode scripted Web series called "Heckle-U" starring stand-up comedian Owen Benjamin …
A Gift (Arrow) for the holiday comedy season
Can we speak with candor? How about with Candor Entertainment, which has quietly launched a new online series of comedy and music videos in commercial …
Katt Williams stars in a low-budget straight-to-DVD written by Romeo and directed by Master P?
Katt Williams may be laying low this holiday season, both personally and professionally, which partially explains why reader/tipster Lady Di found he's starring in a movie …
An early Christmas Craigslist present
Methinks this posting for a writing gig most certainly qualifies as an early Christmas Craigslist present: Seeking Successful and Happy Comedy Writer Who is Not …