James Carville News

The Kennedy Center today announced Bob Saget as Roastmaster in The District of Comedy Roast of James Carville to be held on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 8 p.m. in the Concert Hall. Regarding his role in the event, Saget stated "I cannot tell you how excited I am to be the host of the James Carville roast. I am equally excited to find out who he is." Saget takes over as Roastmaster for Lewis Black, who will no longer be able to participate in the event due to unforeseen changes in his professional schedule.

At IFC's press upfront event, Seth Meyers shared new details on season two of DOCUMENTARY NOW!

From June 22-25, the Kennedy Center presents its first District of Comedy Festival, bringing together acclaimed stars and rising acts for an all-laughs takeover of the nation's center for the performing arts. The festival, an expansion of Capital One's Comedy at the Kennedy Center sponsorship, features stand-up shows, a musical comedy revue, a jazz and comedy mashup, and a performance for children and families in spaces across the Center. The District of Comedy Festival also coincides with the world premiere of a new collaboration with Chicago's The Second City, which will run for six weeks in the Theater Lab. Tickets for the newly announced performances go on sale to Kennedy Center Members on Monday, April 4, 2016 and to the general public on Thursday, April 7, 2016.

Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research raised $3.6 million and counting for blood cancer research at its annual fundraiser, the Angel Ball, Monday night at Cipriani Wall Street. This black-tie benefit, hosted by Grammy-nominated songwriter Denise Rich and her daughters Daniella Rich and Ilona Rich Schachter, honored the work of Heidi Klum; Amy and Brian France, Chairman and CEO of NASCAR, Founders, The Luke and Meadow Foundation; Mary Kitchen and Jon Orszag, Co-Founder of Compass Lexecon, Co-Directors of The Orszag Foundation. Pop rock sensation OneRepublic, legendary vocalist Patti LaBelle and Tony and Grammy Award-winner Billy Porter performed throughout the evening.

NASCAR Chairman Brian France and his wife Amy were honored last night for their contributions to pediatric cancer at the Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research nationally acclaimed Angel Ball in New York City.

They had us singing, laughing, crying, cheering and reflecting, sometimes all at the same time.

Prepare yourself for a major treat, a hidden bluegrass gem that should not be missed. But what else do you expect from the freeFall folk who are perhaps the most creative purveyors of theatre magic in the state?

They had us singing, laughing, crying, cheering and reflecting, sometimes all at the same time.

FOX News Channel (FNC) has hired Democratic strategist James Carville as a contributor, announced Bill Shine, Executive Vice President of Programming for the network. Carville will appear across various programming offering political commentary on the news of the day.

In the high-stakes world of professional horse race handicapping, the only thing bigger than the bets are the characters placing them -- and the best in the business are members of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA). Esquire Network's new series HORSEPLAYERS, premiering tonight, January 21 at 10p e/p, follows the lifestyles of a diverse cast of handicappers as they compete for a chance to Face Off in the annual National Handicapping Championship (NHC). One winner will walk away with the title of America's top handicapper and nearly $1 million.

CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD posted its largest audience since Jan. 23, 1994 and its sixth-largest audience since the advent of people meters in 1987, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Jan. 5.

In the high-stakes world of professional horse race handicapping, the only thing bigger than the bets are the characters placing them -- and the best in the business are members of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA). Esquire Network's new series HORSEPLAYERS, premiering Tuesday, January 21 at 10p e/p, follows the lifestyles of a diverse cast of handicappers as they compete for a chance to face off in the annual National Handicapping Championship (NHC). One winner will walk away with the title of America's top handicapper and nearly $1 million.

Annabelle Gurwitch (Dinner and a Movie, You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up, Fired!) is adapting her third book, the forthcoming memoir, I SEE YOU MADE AN EFFORT (Blue Rider Press, March 2014) into a theatrical property, following the success of her past two book to plays: You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up and Fired! A sneak preview of the work in progress is scheduled for Nuyorican Poets Cafe (236 East 3rd Street) tonight, November 12th at 9pm.

Annabelle Gurwitch (Dinner and a Movie, You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up, Fired!) is adapting her third book, the forthcoming memoir, I SEE YOU MADE AN EFFORT (Blue Rider Press, March 2014) into a theatrical property, following the success of her past two book to plays: You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up and Fired! A sneak preview of the work in progress is scheduled for Nuyorican Poets Café (236 East 3rd Street) on November 12th at 9pm.

Levin and DeStefano were honored with the theatre's Founders Awards on Wednesday, October 9 during a luncheon at the Union League Cafe. The awards are given to those whose commitment and dedication to Long Wharf Theatre reflect those of the institution's founders 50 years ago.

The New York Times reports that SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE star Bill Hader will be exiting the show after this Saturday's season finale. The comic has appeared on the NBC sketch comedy for the past eight seasons.

On THIS WEEK's Sunday Spotlight on ABC, co-host of 'The View' Whoopi Goldberg discusses her new documentary on influential comedian Moms Mabley 'I Got Somethin' to Tell You'.

Mr. Redford returns to the scandal that broke all the rules of press and politics, brought down a President and forever changed the country in ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN REVISITED which premieres tonight, April 21 at 8PM ET/PT.