Amy Poehler News

The All-Girl Theater Company, founded by two NYU Tisch grads, Katie Cappiello and Meg McInerney, has garnered the attention of some of the most influential women in America with their past productions - including Hillary Clinton, Gloria Steinem, and Amy Poehler. But the duo, along with the the company's group of 14-17 year old girls, are completely focused on a new venture: SLUT, THE PLAY.

NBC has revealed the updated cast shots for the sixth season of PARKS AND RECREATION, set to premiere on September 26. Check them out below!

The Walt Disney Studios unveiled new details about its upcoming animation slate this morning at the D23 Expo, showcasing new imagery, signature music and behind-the-scenes stories surrounding the roster of upcoming animated adventures. The presentation included information about the just-announced feature film “Zootopia”(working title) from Walt Disney Animation Studios, and the newest film in Disneytoon Studios' Disney Fairies franchise, plus never-before-shared voice cast announcements for upcoming Disney•Pixar titles that include Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Neil Patrick Harris and Diane Keaton, among a host of others.

The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that PARKS AND RECREATION staples Rob Lowe and Rashida Jones are set to exit the long-running NBC comedy during the middle of its upcoming sixth season. The pair will reportedly make their exit after the 13th episode.

Singer, songwriter and performer Jason Derulo will release his third album Tattoos this fall. The new album arrives over a year after the Miami native suffered a freak accident while preparing for his Future History World Tour.

NBC received 53 Primetime Emmy Award nominations Thursday morning, tying for the most of any broadcast network.

Live Nation welcomes Nick Offerman to The Chicago Theatre on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 8pm for a 'Homecoming Show' on his American Ham Tour.

Scott Aukerman's Comedy Bang! Bang! is many things: A television show, a podcast, a live stand-up showcase, and a live tour! Watch the television version of 'Comedy Bang! Bang!' on IFC - Fridays at 10pm/9c, and repeated throughout the week! Scott takes on guests like Jon Hamm, Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd, & Seth Rogen in a talk show the AV Club calls 'the welcome return of a surreal, silly comedic voice that hasn't had a regular TV home since the heyday of Mr. Show.'

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, NBC is 'prepping' a currently untitled comedy project along with Lou Wallach, former Senior Vice President of Original Programming at Comedy Central.

Oprah, the queen of entertainment, is back on top after placing second for two consecutive years.

This week marks the return of Make Music New York, the free outdoor music festival celebrating the solstice and summer. Joe's Pub will host the Beck Song Reader Stage all day Friday outside our downtown home at Astor Place. More highlights this week include funny girl Julie Klausner's debut cabaret, Mother Falcon's collaboration with Raul Midon for Symphonic Sundays, the inimitable Bridget Everett and more. Read on for details on this week's performances.

Former Weekend Update anchor Amy Poehler will receive the 2013 Just for Laughs Comedy Person of the Year Award. The event, hosted by fellow SNL alum Seth Meyers will take place on July 24th.

Tony nominee Holland Taylor recently sat down with Amy Poehler for her web series SMART GIRLS AT THE PARTY, where she opened up about bringing ANN to the Vivian Beaumont Theater's stage on Broadway. Check out Taylor's full interview below!

HBO leads the networks in nominations with 21, followed closely by FX which collected 19. Topping the list of nominated series are American Horror Story: Asylum (FX) and The Big Bang Theory (CBS) with six nominations each. Other series with multiple nominations include Parks and Recreation (NBC) and Top Of The Lake (Sundance) with five each and The Americans (FX), Breaking Bad (AMC), Game of Thrones (HBO), The Good Wife (CBS), Louie (FX), New Girl (FOX) andPolitical Animals (USA) with four each.

Below, check out highlights from SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'S WEEKEND UPDATE with Seth Meyers, from May 18!

Catch up on the headlines with this roundup of 'Weekend Update' clips from last night's SNL: Seth Meyers weighed in on this week's big issues including the IRS 'scandal', and bid farewell to Bill Hader's 'Stefan' - with former SNL alum Amy Poehler at his side. Check out the clips below!