Episode #130: 2016 Comedy MVPs with Jason Zinoman of the New York Times
by Jason Zinoman is the comedy critic for The New York Times, and has written a new book about David Letterman which will come out April …
Tag: Chris Rock
Chris Rock announces “Total Blackout” stand-up comedy tour in 2017
Chris Rock already has signed on the dotted line for two new stand-up comedy specials for Netflix, so it’s more than about time for the …
Dave Chappelle and Saturday Night Live hit the right notes, and the most inside notes, after Election 2016
Timing really is everything. After a tumultuous week with a divided nation turning out for the 2016 presidential elections, what better time for us to …
Chris Rock inks deal to make two new stand-up specials for Netflix
He’s back! Chris Rock has been working on new stand-up material for the past couple of years, before and after making his movie, Top Five, …
All-Star Comedy Cellar Late-Night Jam: Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Aziz Ansari and John Mayer
So, this happened! The Roots Picnic on Saturday didn’t just bring all-star musical talent and celeb-watching to New York City’s Bryant Park, but also led …
Katt Williams at the Barclays Center: Real Talk
Katt Williams posted bail again Thursday. Once more, the comedian found himself in jail. Once more, a judge looked at the comedian in his handcuffs and …
Jay Pharoah imagines a meeting of black comedians in SNL impersonation medley
Comedy fans may have noticed the latest Katt Williams skirmish with civilians and news headlines, which culminated with Williams daring to call out Kevin Hart …
2016 Oscars: Chris Rock’s opening monologue at the Academy Awards
Chris Rock wasted no time addressing the #OscarsSoWhite talk from the moment he walked onstage to host the 2016 Academy Awards on Sunday night. Rock …
Chris Rock to host 88th Academy Awards: The 2016 Oscars
Chris Rock hosted the Academy Awards once in 2005. How about a second time, this time in 2016? What do you say, Chris? Look who's back. …
Review: Amy Schumer, Live at the Apollo (HBO)
It may feel like 2015 is Amy Schumer’s year, and we’re all just living in it. But Schumer is living in it, too. It’s been …