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New York Comedy Festival Adds 60 Shows to Lineup - Jim Gaffigan, Ilana Glazer, Pete Holmes and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 2, 2014


The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), in association with Comedy Central, announced today the addition of more than 60 shows including Comics to Watch, the New York's Funniest Stand-Up competition finals, and events featuring Jim Gaffigan, Bob Odendkirk, Pete Holmes and Sommore. In addition NYCF in partnership with The Paley Center for Media announced three new dynamic panel discussions with the creative teams behind the hit shows "Late Show with David Letterman," "Inside Amy Schumer" and "Broad City;" The 11th annual festival runs from November 5 - 9 at more than 20 venues throughout New York City.

VIDEO: JIMMY KIMMEL Mocks Report That He's 'Most Dangerous' Celebrity Online
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 2, 2014


According to the people at the antivirus protection company McAfee, Jimmy Kimmel's name is the most dangerous to search online.

VIDEO: Host Sarah Silverman Promos This Week's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 1, 2014


Sarah Silverman will host NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE this week, with musical guest Maroon 5. Catch the episode Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 11:30/10:30c and check out the all-new promo below!

Amy Poehler, Sarah Silverman & More Team on New Film Series WE THE ECONOMY
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 30, 2014


Paul G. Allen's Vulcan Productions and Morgan Spurlock's Cinelan today announced the full cast of over 80 actors, artists and thought leaders who have joined world-renowned directors and leading economic advisors in the groundbreaking new series WE THE ECONOMY 20 Short Films You Can't Afford to Miss.

VIDEO: JIMMY KIMMEL Hosts Barista Spelling Bee in Honor of National Coffee Day!
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 30, 2014


In honor of National Coffee Day, JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE thought it would be fun to organize a friendly competition between some of the coffee industry's best spellers.

Lena Dunham Will Pay Book Tour Opening Acts
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 29, 2014


Following the news that Lena Dunham would not be paying the opening acts throughout her upcoming book tour, the GIRLS creator and star has reversed her decision.

STAGE TUBE: Pete Davidson Makes SNL Debut With 'Pete Davidson Talks Business'
by Sally Henry Fuller - Sep 28, 2014


SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE returned with its 40th season, featuring a revamped version of their staple segment 'Weekend Update.' This week's featured a segment with Pete Davidson, called 'Pete Davidson Talks Business.' Check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: New Weekend Update on SNL Features 'Cheer Up, Obama'
by Sally Henry Fuller - Sep 28, 2014


SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE returned with its 40th season, featuring a revamped version of their staple segment 'Weekend Update.' This week's was called 'Cheer Up, Obama.' Check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: Watch SNL's Faux-Trailers for Marvel Movies
by Sally Henry Fuller - Sep 28, 2014


SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE returned with its 40th season, featuring a fake trailer for theoretical upcoming Marvel movies. Check out the trailer below!

STAGE TUBE: SNL Presents 40th Season Opener, 'NFL in Crisis'
by Sally Henry Fuller - Sep 28, 2014


Saturday Night Live returns with its 40th season, opening with mock-newscast, NFL in Crisis. Check it out below!

Tony Nominee Santino Fontana and Jessica Hershberg Are Engaged!
by Louisa Brady - Sep 26, 2014


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Tony nominee Santino Fontana and his girlfriend Jessica Hershberg are engaged! BroadwayWorld sends our congratulations to the happy couple!

VIDEO: Ariana Grande & Chris Pratt Exchange Jabs in SNL Promos!
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 26, 2014


'Saturday Night Live,' NBC's Emmy Award-winning late-night comedy showcase, enters its 40th season in September for another year of laughs, surprises and great performances.

VIDEO: Terrell Owens & More Appear in JIMMY KIMMEL's #MeanTweets NFL Edition
by - Sep 24, 2014


JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE collected some of those nasty comments and put them all together for a special NFL edition of Mean Tweets

VIDEO: Kate McKinnon & Host Chris Pratt Promo SNL's 40th Season Premiere!
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 24, 2014


Chris Pratt hosts the 40th Season Premiere of NBC's Saturday Night Live with musical guest Ariana Grande on September 27, 2014 at 11:30 pm/ET!

Kenan Thompson to Exit SNL Following Upcoming Season?
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 22, 2014


TMZ reports that long-time SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE featured player Kenan Thompson will exit the sketch comedy following the upcoming 40th season.

Sneak Peek - Watch New Web Series SHAYLA HATES CELEBRITIES
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 22, 2014


Below, get a sneak peek at the new web series SHAYLA HATES CELEBRITIES starring Shonali Bhowmik, Wyatt Cenac, Eliot Glazer and many more.

BWW Interview: Kenyon Phillips Discusses THE LIFE + DEATH OF KENYON PHILLIPS
by Anna Bencivengo - Sep 19, 2014


Kenyon Phillips will be returning to Joes Pub on Friday, October 24 to reprise his sold-out performance of The Life + Death of Kenyon Phillips.

John Leguizamo, Nick Sandow and Merritt Wever Board MEADOWLAND
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 17, 2014


John Leguizamo, Nick Sandow and Merritt Wever have joined the cast of the Bron Studios drama MEADOWLAND. The film also stars Olivia Wilde, Luke Wilson, Elisabeth Moss, Giovanni Ribisi, Ty Simpkins, Scott Mescudi (aka Kid Cudi), Mark Feuerstein, Kevin Corrigan and Juno Temple.

Comedy Central Announces BROAD CITY Panel at NYC Comic Con
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 17, 2014


"Comedy Central's 'Broad City' @ New York Comic Con" panel will feature creators and executive producers Abbi Jacobson (@abbijacobson) and Ilana Glazer

New Web Series SHAYLA HATES CELEBRITIES Now Available Online
by Casey Judge - Sep 15, 2014


A new web series entitled 'Shayla Hates Celebrities' which features Shonali Bhowmik, Wyatt Cenac, Eliot Glazer is now available to watch online.

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