Episode #345: Pete Lee
by Raised in Wisconsin, Pete Lee began his comedy career in Minnesota before moving to New York City after he made his TV debut on Comedy …
Randall Otis on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Randall Otis writes for The Daily Show, and made his network TV debut as a stand-up performing on The Late Show. Otis wishes he were …
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Overturns Bill Cosby’s Conviction
BREAKING NEWS The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has overturned the 2018 indecent assault conviction against comedian Bill Cosby and ordered his release. The reason? The court …
Ali Sultan on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Ali Sultan made his network TV debut on last night’s Late Show, and host Stephen Colbert wanted us to know beforehand that Sultan was born …
The Sklar Brothers Auditioned for America’s Got Talent 2021
Yeah, I’m confused too, now. No longer by which Sklar is which. But why established comedians with lengthy TV credits are auditioning for America’s Got …
First Look at Season 2 of Awkwafina is Nora From Queens
Comedy Central hasn’t completely given up on original programming, after all. Despite huge cutbacks in programming and personnel since the end of 2019, Comedy Central …
New York Comedy Festival Sets 2021 Dates, Back in Person
Today must be Comedy Festival Announcement Day, because hot off the heels of an initial lineup out of Montreal for JFL, here comes the New …
Just For Laughs Plans For 2021 Montreal Festival Revealed
As comedy festivals begin planning their comebacks in person this summer and fall, the biggest convention of them all remains in hybrid mode for 2021. …
For Your Consideration: Last-Minute 2021 Emmy Performances Worth Nominating
Tonight’s the deadline to submit your Emmy Awards ballots, after which number-crunching will determine who receives nominations in 2021 for work over the past 12 …
Here Are Variety’s Comics To Watch For 2021
The annual “Comics to Watch” list, published by Variety and assembled by folks inside the industry, usually comes out in late July so the trade …