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After an extraordinary run of political news, interest in the presidential election is perking up
Read full article: After an extraordinary run of political news, interest in the presidential election is perking upNews executives were worried for the first half of the year about consumers expressing relatively little interest in the coming election.
Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson, Jon Stewart to premiere new podcasts in early June
Read full article: Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson, Jon Stewart to premiere new podcasts in early JuneTed Danson, Woody Harrelson and Jon Stewart — stars better known for their work onscreen — are delving into the world of podcasts.
Michiganders get oddly specific in ‘Daily Show’ election coverage (it’s hilarious)
Read full article: Michiganders get oddly specific in ‘Daily Show’ election coverage (it’s hilarious)“The Daily Show” had two Michigan natives cover the state’s primary election in a way that only a news show on Comedy Central can.
Hollywood actors to resume negotiations with studios next week, as protracted writers strike ends
Read full article: Hollywood actors to resume negotiations with studios next week, as protracted writers strike endsHollywood actors will resume negotiations with studios and streaming services next week.
Catch up with some of the ensemble cast members of the new comedy “Out of Office”
Read full article: Catch up with some of the ensemble cast members of the new comedy “Out of Office”We all know that the pandemic has forever changed our lives, and one place where this may be felt the most is at work, where the line between work and home has become a little blurred.
Late night laughs with Paul Mecurio
Read full article: Late night laughs with Paul MecurioHe has received both an Emmy and a Peabody award. He may be seen on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on a regular basis; he also works on that show. He had his own Comedy Central special and has been on HBO. If that isn’t enough, comedian Paul Mecurio hosts a podcast with A-list guests such as Kevin Costner, Kyra Sedgwick, Spike Lee, Stephen Colbert, and even Sir Paul McCartney.
Share some laughs with this Detroit native this Sweetest Day
Read full article: Share some laughs with this Detroit native this Sweetest DayGet ready to laugh this Sweetest Day with comedian Jeff Horste, a Detroit native who has appeared on Comedy Central’s “Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City” and “Kevin Hart Presents: The Next Level.”
‘I got my name back’: Dave Chappelle announces that ‘Chappelle’s Show’ will return to Netflix
Read full article: ‘I got my name back’: Dave Chappelle announces that ‘Chappelle’s Show’ will return to Netflix(Photo by Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP, File)Dave Chappelle announced that “Chappelle’s Show” will be returning to Netflix. The comedian made the announcement early Friday morning via an Instagram post titled “Redemption Song,” a standup set that is 10 minutes long. Netflix started airing the show on Nov. 1 but pulled it after Chappelle shared with the public that Comedy Central and ViacomCBS had licensed the show without any additional payments going to him. In November, Chappelle also spoke about the situation during a standup set shared to Instagram. He said that he demanded the network pay him for his work and he has now been paid millions of dollars.
TV's sketch comedy boom is hip, smart and inclusive
Read full article: TV's sketch comedy boom is hip, smart and inclusiveHOLLYWOOD, Calif. - The new IFC sketch show "Sherman's Showcase" wasted little time in mocking preconceived notions about its expected audience. In reality, it's been four years since Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele's Emmy-and-Peabody-winning Comedy Central show "Key & Peele" ended and TV's sketch market is growing increasingly racially diverse. He added that "I don't think any of these sketch shows coming out are going to look the same or even, or even deliver the same kind of jokes. While the name "A Black Lady Sketch Show" does emphasize the historical significance of this series, it was almost called the somewhat less inclusive "The Black Lady's Sketch Show." "Sherman's Showcase" is currently airing on IFC and "A Black Lady Sketch Show" airs on HBO.
New York Comedy Festival announces 2019 headliners
Read full article: New York Comedy Festival announces 2019 headlinersBrad Barket/Getty Images for Comedy CentralNEW YORK - The New York Comedy Festival has announced the comics set to headline and perform at the week-long festival in November. "As we mark 16 years of the New York Comedy Festival, we celebrate the varied and diverse talent -- both up-and-coming and established stars -- who continue to come out to put on a great show each and every year," said Caroline Hirsch, founder and owner of the New York Comedy Festival and Carolines on Broadway. "We've always supported and championed those in the industry, and we're excited to continue to bring the very best comedic talent to entertain comedy fans this November." This year, comedy fans will have access to pop-up events, live improv and sketch comedy, panel discussions, film screenings and radio and podcast broadcasts that will be held at various venues throughout New York City. "Nothing beats being able to perform stand-up comedy in New York to some of the best audiences in the world, and that's what this festival is.