Kristen Wiig News

Fueled by a week of surging ratings and awinning performance from its 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, Nickelodeon posted double-digit gains with its core demo and closed the week (3/18/13-3/24/13), its highest-rated of the year

An all-star slate of presenters joining host Josh Duhamel and recently announced performers Pitbull, Christina Aguilera and Ke$ha has been revealed for Nickelodeon's 26 th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, airing live this Saturday, March 23, at 8 p.m.

Universal Pictures has released the new trailer for Illumination Entertainment's Despicable Me 2, coming to theaters on July 3. Check out the trailer!

Erin Markey returns to Joe's Pub tonight, March 15. Known for her dark wit and absurdist transformations, Markey has been likened to Kristen Wiig, Kathy Acker and Eileen Brennan. Erin weaves together an exciting bill of R&B, 90's pop and grunge, standards and original music under the direction of Ben Rimalower (Leslie Kritzer is Patti LuPone at Les Mouches) with musical direction by Tony-nominated Kenny Mellman (Kiki and Herb).

In an interview with Short List, ANCHORMAN 2: The Legend Contues star Steve Carell revealed that Academy Award winning actress Meryl Streep wants a cameo in the upcoming sequel.

IFC has greenlit ten half-hour episodes of The Birthday Boys, a new scripted original sketch comedy to join the network's 'Always on.

There's no stopping Melissa McCarthy. According to US Weekly, the highly-acclaimed comedic actress is set to double-down on her previous SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE hosting gig: McCarthy will retake the reigns on NBC's long-time running show in April. The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to their sources over at the peacock network, who have also confirmed the news.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, film legend Harrison Ford has officially signed on for the upcoming sequel to Will Ferrel's hit comedy ANCHORMAN.

Kristen Wiig, Matt Dillon and 'How to Succeed's Darren Criss star in the upcoming comedy GIRL MOST LIKELY, opening in theaters on July 18, 2013. Below, get a first look at Criss as he tries to woo Wiig's character through song and dance!

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ANCHORMAN 2 director Adam McKay today shared the news on Twitter that funny lady Kristen Wiig has joined the cast of the upcoming sequel. 'Just found out Kristen Wiig officially on board for Anchorman 2,' tweeted director Adam McKay. 'Cannonball!'

Erin Markey has announced a return to Joe's Pub. Known for her dark wit and absurdist transformations, Markey has been likened to Kristen Wiig, Kathy Acker and Eileen Brennan. Erin weaves together an exciting bill of R&B, 90's pop and grunge, standards and original music under the direction of Ben Rimalower (Leslie Kritzer is Patti LuPone at Les Mouches) with musical direction by Tony-nominated Kenny Mellman (Kiki and Herb).

The Old Globe previously announced that Joshua Elijah Reese will play the role of Ogun Henri Size in the Southern California premiere of The Brothers Size by award-winning playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney.

RESERVE CHANNEL has just released an series of in-depth interviews with some of the most acclaimed comedy talent in entertainment today. Many of these live onstage conversations, produced by The Paley Center for Media, are making their public premiere on RESERVE CHANNEL - a YouTube original channel that provides access to some of the most extraordinary people and places in the world. These uncensored Q&A sessions featuring comedians Louis C.K., Ricky Gervais, Sarah Silverman and the writers of Saturday Night Live featuring Seth Meyersprovide the ultimate insider's look at how the best in the comedy business practice their craft.

The Old Globe today announced that Joshua Elijah Reese will play the role of Ogun Henri Size in the Southern California premiere of The Brothers Size by award-winning playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney.

BRIDESMAIDS director Paul Feig has officially signed an overall deal with 20th Century Fox to produce a slew of R-Rated comedies for the studio, Deadline has confirmed.

Adele, Taylor Swift, Robert Pattinson, Megan Fox, Rosario Dawson, Jeremy Irons, Jessica Alba, Lucy Liu and Dennis Quaid have been added to the roster of presenters for the 70th Golden Globe Awards. They join previously announced George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Garner , Debra Messing, Kerry Washington, Nathan Fillion, Jason Statham, Jennifer Lopez, Kristen Wiig, Jeremy Renner, Amanda Seyfried and Will Ferrell in the all-star group that will grace the stage of the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton.

The first group of presenters for the 70th Annual GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS has been announced. Among the line up is Meryl Streep, George Clooney, Will Ferrell, Kristen Wiig, Nathan Fillion, Jennifer Garner, Jennifer Lopez, Debra Messing, Jeremy Renner, Amanda Seyfried, Jason Statham and Kerry Washington.

The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team for the Southern California premiere of The Brothers Size by award-winning playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney. Directed by Tea Alagi?, The Brothers Size will run Jan. 26 - Feb. 24, 2013 in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Preview performances run Jan. 26 - Jan. 30. Opening night is Thursday, Jan. 31 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE or by visiting the Box Office at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park.