John Oliver News

Story Pirates Podcast Launches New Season Of Episodes Starting January 31

by Julie Musbach — January 10, 2019

Gimlet Media's The Story Pirates Podcast, consistently voted as one of the top podcasts for kids, will launch a season of 20 new episodes on January 31.

The Story Pirates Podcast Launches New Season On January 31st

by Stephi Wild — January 10, 2019

Gimlet Media's The Story Pirates Podcast, consistently voted as one of the top podcasts for kids, will launch a season of 20 new episodes on January 31 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever podcasts are streaming.

VIDEO: Meghan Trainor, John Oliver, Shaq Sing 'Since U Been Gone' on THE TONIGHT SHOW

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 8, 2019

Jimmy Fallon challenges Tonight Show guests Kelly Clarkson, John Oliver, Rachel Brosnahan, Mumford & Sons, Meghan Trainor, Anthony Anderson and The Roots to sing Kelly's hard-to-croon hit 'Since U Been Gone.

DGA Awards Announces TV, Documentary & Commercials Nominations

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 7, 2019

The Directors Guild of America today announced the nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television, Commercials and Documentary for 2018.

A STAR IS BORN, ROMA, and More Are Among The Nominees For the 10th Annual Dorian Awards - Check Out The Full List!

by Stephi Wild — January 5, 2019

According to Collider, the nominations have been announced for the 2019 Dorian Awards.

A STAR IS BORN, BLACK PANTHER Among Nominees for Producers Guild Awards

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 4, 2019

The Producers Guild of America has announced the nominees for its 31st Annual Producers Guild Awards, to be presented at the Fairmont Century Plaza hotel in Los Angeles on Saturday, January 18, 2020.

LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER Returns February 17

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 2, 2019

LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER will return for its sixth season SUNDAY, FEB.

Disney's Film Chief Says THE LION KING Will Be New Form of Filmmaking

by Kaitlin Milligan — December 27, 2018

Sean Bailey, Disney's live-action studio chief, Sean Bailey sat down with The Hollywood Reporter to talk all things coming up in the live-action film world of Disney.

Wake Up With BWW 12/17: Final Installment of CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY, and More!

by Stephi Wild — December 17, 2018

Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: Celebrity Autobiography holds its final performance, and more!

VIDEO: Bryan Cranston, Laura Linney, and More Star in Spoof Christmas Film Trailer Created By Kids and Stephen Colbert

by Stephi Wild — December 15, 2018

In the latest installment of Stephen Colbert's feature, 'Kid's Pitch,' the TV host let the children brainstorm ideas for a new Christmas film.

Cornelia Street Cafe And Underground To Close On January 2, 2019

by A.A. Cristi — December 12, 2018

On its tenth anniversary, New York City Mayor, Ed Koch, named the Cornelia Street Cafe 'a culinary as well as a cultural landmark.

WRITER'S GUILD AWARDS Unveils 2019 Nominations

by Kaitlin Milligan — December 7, 2018

The 2019 Writer's Guild Awards nominations have been unveiled.

All New All Star Stand-Up Comedy Comes to Bay Street Theater, Today

by BWW News Desk — December 7, 2018

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce an evening of all new All Star Stand-up Comedy just in time for laughing off the stress of the holidays today, December 7 at 8 pm.

CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC Comes To Shea's

by A.A. Cristi — December 6, 2018

Following in the footsteps of Downton Abbey, John Oliver and James Corden, the latest British sensation to hit our shores is the Champions of Magic tour.

VIDEO: Watch the YouTube Rewind 2018 Video

by Kaitlin Milligan — December 6, 2018

Rewind is a who's who of internet culture, featuring a variety of zeitgeist-defining personalities – from mainstream celebrities to the world's top YouTube creators to viral video stars.

Comedy Central Announces Talent for All-New Slate of Half-Hour Specials

by Tori Hartshorn — December 3, 2018

Comedy Central today announced talent and taping information for 12 new half-hour specials, 10 for Season 3 of its Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents.

The Madison Square Garden Company Announces GARDEN OF LAUGHS

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 27, 2018

The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE: MSG) and the Garden of Dreams Foundation are proud to announce the return of Garden of Laughs– the successful bi-annual all-star comedy benefit that has raised nearly $5 million for the charity since its inception.

GARDEN OF LAUGHS Will Return to the Hulu Theater With Jerry Seinfeld, John Mulaney, and More

by Stephi Wild — November 27, 2018

The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE: MSG) and the Garden of Dreams Foundation are proud to announce the return of Garden of Laughs - the successful bi-annual all-star comedy benefit that has raised nearly $5 million for the charity since its inception.

Comedians Bring The Laughter To Carolines On Broadway In December

by Julie Musbach — November 26, 2018

Carolines on Broadway, New York City's premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up for the month of December, highlighted by headliners Mo Amer, from his Netflix special 'The Vagabond,' December 1 and 2; Des Bishop, host of This Is Ireland, December 6- 8; Jay Pharoah, from NBC's Saturda

'The Lion King' Trailer Has Second-Biggest Debut Ever

by Stephi Wild — November 25, 2018

Disney has done it again! According to The Hollywood Reporter, the trailer for The Lion King, which debuted on Thanksgiving day, is Disney's second most-viewed trailer debut from any studio in 24 hours.