R.I.P. Ian Cognito, English comedian dies onstage from heart attack
by English stand-up comedian Ian Cognito died Thursday night while performing a gig onstage in the town of Bicester, suffering a fatal heart attack. Cognito was …
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The Simpsons entire archives moving to new subscription service Disney+
You really get the sense that the Disney company has a big tent when you see just how many different brands they now fit underneath. …
The Onion sold once more
If you’re wondering how the writers at The Onion felt about Univision selling the parody paper of record, then just see what they had to …
SiriusXM launching Netflix comedy radio station
This is not a joke. A Netflix Is A Joke radio station will debut this coming Monday, April 15, 2019, on SiriusXM satellite radio. The …
Tiffany Haddish honors Jamie Masada with LA City College Foundation award
The Laugh Factory owner Jamie Masada received an award recently from the LA City College Foundation for running his annual comedy camp for underprivileged children, …
Jim Serpico launches new record label, Virtual Comedy Network
Jim Serpico, the former president of motion pictures and television at Apostle, where he shepherded Rescue Me, Maron, Benders, and SEX&DRUGS&ROCK&ROLL to TV, now has …
Fundraisers in LA, NYC and DC to support Jason Saenz in recovery from paralyzing accident
Jason Sáenz, a former New Face at Montreal Just For Laughs, had made a name for himself through his parody “Saenz Signs” he’d post on …
Netflix shuffling execs in charge of comedy specials
There’s a new guy in charge of Netflix’s comedy domination. Brandon Riegg, who had served as the streaming giant’s VP Unscripted Originals & Acquisitions, will …
Comedy Dynamics “Coming To The Stage” series will go 10 seasons
The longest-running stand-up showcase series as of now is/was Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, which ran for nine seasons from 1997-2005. Of course, Comedy Central has …
Chicken Soup For The Soul acquires Crackle from Sony
This is not an April Fool’s joke. Chicken Soup For The Soul Entertainment, a streaming service in its own right, is taking on Sony’s assets …