On Friday night's new episode of Real Time with Bill Maher, Washington Post opinion journalist and 'Rise of the Warrior Cop' author Radley Balko joins Maher to discuss the potential changes coming to America's police forces.
For those lovers of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! there's now a chance to see the comedians live on stage at Latchis Theatre in Brattleboro-and all for a good cause.
Today photographer Robert Lundberg launches his new series, Uncontaminated Sound: The Interviews, via Pure Grain Audio. For the first episode, featuring notable and buzzworthy comedian Mike Cannon, Lundberg speaks with Cannon about his process and path which sets the tone for the series. Filmed in New York City and Boston, the video series will be released bi-weekly. The series focuses on having raw and uncut conversations with contemporary artisans, entertainers, musicians and more.
Returning for its ten-episode, fourth season SUNDAY, APRIL 12 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT), INSECURE follows our favorite characters as they evaluate their relationships, both new and old, in an effort to figure out who and what comes with them in this next phase of their lives.
Today the New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) announced the addition of more than 100 shows to the 2019 week-long laugh fest. The festival, which runs from November 4th-10th, will be taking place at some of New York City's most iconic venues, including the Beacon Theatre, Carnegie Hall, Carolines on Broadway, Madison Square Garden, Town Hall, and the Tribeca Performing Arts Center among others.
The "I Have A Dream" Foundation - Los Angeles (IHADLA) is holding their 6th Annual Dreamer Dinner on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at The Skirball Cultural Center. This event honors those who inspire hopes and dreams for Los Angeles underserved youth and their families, showcasing the work being done by IHADLA to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty through education, empowerment and opportunity. The host for the evening will once again be actress & comedian Melissa Peterman ("Baby Daddy," "Reba") in her sixth turn as emcee for the event. Oscar-winning actress Regina King ("If Beale Street Could Talk") will be in attendance to introduce Pamela Miller, CEO and Executive Director of IHADLA since January 2018 and devoted IHADLA board member since 2016.
Live from Here with Chris Thile confirms the guest lineup for its performances in Detroit, MI on February 23, Minneapolis, MN on March 2 and Dallas, TX on April 6. The shows feature special guests Broken Social Scene, Esperanza Spalding, Amanda Palmer, Lord Huron, Vijay Iyer Trio, Mike Yard and more. Additionally, Jon Batiste will guest hostLive from Here's show in St. Paul, MN on March 16.
The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) tonight announced the winners of the 2019 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, new media, videogames, news, radio/audio, promotional, and graphic animation categories at concurrent ceremonies at the Edison Ballroom in New York City and The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.
HBO has given a series order to A Black Lady Sketch Show, according to Deadline. The half-hour sketch comedy stars creator Robin Thede, who also executive produces alongside Issa Rae.
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. Tickets are $30 when purchased in advance and $40 when purchased the day of the event; on sale now at baystreet.org or by calling the Box Office at 631-725-9500. The Box Office is open Tuesday- Saturday 11 am - 5 pm or until showtime.
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 on Friday, December 7 at 8 pm. Tickets are $30 when purchased in advance and $40 when purchased the day of the event; on sale now at baystreet.org or by calling the Box Office at 631-725-9500. The Box Office is open Tuesday- Saturday 11 am - 5 pm or until showtime.