StandUp NBC announces 2020 audition dates, cities
by Each year, StandUp NBC (known to old-timers as the contest, StandUp For Diversity) holds auditions and regional competitions in search of new, up-and-coming talent. Recent …
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Pete Buttigieg guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live, but why?
This coming Thursday night, the 38-year-old mayor of South Bend., Ind., will guest-host Jimmy Kimmel Live. But why? Sure, “Mayor Pete” Buttigieg ran for the …
Louis CK filmed his DC performances for potential new special in 2020
Fans of Louis CK who saw the comedian perform over the weekend at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C., were abuzz on Reddit, not just …
Austin cancels 2020 SXSW over coronavirus concerns
This just in: SXSW is cancelled for 2020. Full statement: The City of Austin has cancelled the March dates for SXSW and SXSW EDU. SXSW …
Woody Allen memoir shelved by publisher after immediate protests
Earlier this week, Grand Central Publishing surprised the world by announcing a new memoir from Woody Allen that would come out in April. On Tuesday, …
Kids In The Hall reuniting for eight new episodes for Amazon Prime
You cannot currently watch the first five seasons of The Kids In The Hall for free with your Amazon Prime subscription (they’re all available for …
Crank Yankers revival gets 20-episode vote of confidence from Comedy Central
Crank Yankers ain’t stopping in 2020. Comedy Central today ordered 20 more episodes of Crank Yankers from Jimmy Kimmel’s KIMMELOT production company, in association with ITV America. …
Which comedians will be going to SXSW 2020
While the situation still feels fluid with some leading tech companies bailing on travel to Austin for SXSW due to fears or concerns about the …
Quibi plans daily dose of topical stand-up with “Hot Off The Mic” series
If you like what Comedy Central’s This Week at The Comedy Cellar has to offer on late-night Fridays, then Quibi hopes you’ll love even more …
Comedy Central documentary, “Call Your Mother,” premiering at 2020 Tribeca Film Festival
Comedy Central’s new documentary, Call Your Mother, will make its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 18, 2020, before debuting on Mother’s Day on the TV …