The Definitive Guide to Comedy
There’s a new stand-up showcase series to keep you company during the coronavirus quarantine, thanks to Comedy Central and Refinery29. CC x R29: Taking the Stage, a short-form stand-up showcase, premiered Tuesday on Comedy Central’s Stand-Up YouTube channel. CC x R29: Speak Up, a series featuring intimate one-on-one conversations with stand-up …
Refinery29, has entered the late-night talk show realm, but it’s hosting its After After Party on Facebook Watch. The nightly show kicks off at 9 p.m. Eastern on Aug. 13, with comedian Sonia Denis hosting. The format includes panel discussions with comedians, journalists and celebrity guests. Among those booked already: actress Regina Hall …
Refinery29 announced a slate of new initiatives during their Newfronts presentation on Monday, among them the launch of a separate YouTube channel dedicated to women in comedy. It’s called RIOT. “We need to move away from the idea of selling ‘empowerment’ to women. This generation of women has an innate …
