Review: Def Comedy Jam 25, on Netflix
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Netflix celebrating 25th anniversary of Def Comedy Jam with all-star tribute special
The 25th anniversary of Def Comedy Jam is not going unnoticed by Netflix. Sure, Russell Simmons has revived the brand for HBO, where it debuted …
Review: Martin Lawrence “Doin’ Time: Uncut” (Showtime)
In case you missed it, Martin Lawrence is back in the stand-up game with his first special in 14 years since the 2002 concert film, …
Before They Were Famous: 19 Stand-Up Comedians Who Performed on A&E’s An Evening at the Improv
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Improvisation comedy club’s opening in New York City (since closed in NYC, though The Improv chain has …
FX orders 10-90 episodes for untitled sitcom starring Kelsey Grammer, Martin Lawrence
Who needs a title to receive a 10-episode order from FX with the hopes of 90 more to come, starring Martin Lawrence and Kelsey Grammer? …
Sing in the holidays with “Carol of the Comedians”
New York City-based comedy rock band Fortress of Attitude is halfway through a “12 Christmas Songs in 12 Days of Christmas” project called “Bigger Than …
Comedy Headlines for 10/12/12
What’s happening in the comedy world now… Spike TV announced its all-star lineup to celebrate Eddie Murphy’s three decades as a comedy superstar. Chris Rock, …
Kevin Hart’s “Laugh at My Pain” opens big, best box-office for a stand-up film since 2002
Kevin Hart’s fans turned out for him in the opening weekend of his new stand-up concert film and documentary, Laugh at My Pain, scoring $1.91 …