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Kristin Chenoweth shows love for her ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY co-star!

Mary Louise Wilson has been a luminary force in the theatre world for nearly five decades. The veteran actor's performances have ranged from a Tony Award-winning portrayal of Edith Bouvier Beale in Grey Gardens to a Drama Desk Award-winning role as legendary Vogue editor Diana Vreeland in Full Gallop, which she co-authored with Mark Hampton. But she hasn't limited her talents to the stage. Wilson's astonishing resume also features roles on Louis C.K.'s award-winning television show Louie, Amazon's recent hit Mozart in the Jungle, and the Academy Award nominated film Nebraska. The biting wit and brutal honesty that Wilson brings to her many outstanding performances is once again illuminated in her forthcoming memoir MY FIRST HUNDRED YEARS IN SHOW BUSINESS (Published by The Overlook Press / Hardcover / $28.95 / ISBN: 978-1-4683-1085-6 / Publication Date: July 13, 2015).

The Strain returns to FX this summer for its highly-anticipated second season on Sundays at 10 PM e/p, beginning tonight, July 12th.

The Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) Chief Executive Officer Marci Glazer announced the outstanding thinkers, writers and entertainers that will comprise the diverse lineup for the 2015-16 Arts & Ideas season.

Mary Louise Wilson has been a luminary force in the theatre world for nearly five decades. The veteran actor's performances have ranged from a Tony Award-winning portrayal of Edith Bouvier Beale in Grey Gardens to a Drama Desk Award-winning role as legendary Vogue editor Diana Vreeland in Full Gallop, which she co-authored with Mark Hampton. But she hasn't limited her talents to the stage. Wilson's astonishing resume also features roles on Louis C.K.'s award-winning television show Louie, Amazon's recent hit Mozart in the Jungle, and the Academy Award nominated film Nebraska. The biting wit and brutal honesty that Wilson brings to her many outstanding performances is once again illuminated in her forthcoming memoir MY FIRST HUNDRED YEARS IN SHOW BUSINESS (Published by The Overlook Press / Hardcover / $28.95 / ISBN: 978-1-4683-1085-6 / Publication Date: July 13, 2015).

Premium TV network EPIX showcases the hilariously indelicate stand-up of Comedy's Lovable Queen of Mean Lisa Lampanelli with the World Television Premiere of Lisa Lampanelli: Back to the Drawing Board tonight, June 26 at 10pm ET/PT, 9C.

Below, check out the first official trailer for THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS, starring Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Ellie Kemper, Lake Bell

The Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, UC Davis is pleased to announce three Just Added performances in Jackson Hall: comedian Steven Wright, on Thursday, September 17 at 8 p.m.; comedian Patton Oswalt on Friday, October 16 at 8 p.m.; and Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings on Friday, October 30 at 8 p.m.

The Just For Laughs Festival, presented by Videotron in association with Loto-Quebec, returns this summer for its 33rd edition with more laughs and more stars.  This year, Broadway stars Neil Patrick Harris, Alan Cumming and Jane Lynch will appear alongside a comedian line-up that includes Mike Myers, Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle, Wanda Sykes, Trevor Noah, Bill Burr, Patton Oswalt, Weird Al Yankovic, Jason Reitman, Omid Djalili and Ellie Kemper.    

The Just For Laughs Festival, presented by Videotron in association with Loto-Québec, returns this summer for its 33rd edition with more laughs and more stars.  This year, Broadway stars Neil Patrick Harris, Alan Cumming and Jane Lynch will appear alongside a comedian line-up that includes Mike Myers, Kevin Hart, DaveChappelle, Wanda Sykes, Trevor Noah, Bill Burr, Patton Oswalt, Weird Al Yankovic, Jason Reitman, Omid Djaliliand Ellie Kemper.    

Today, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts announced 21 new shows for 2015-2016, featuring world-class performances in music, dance, comedy, speakers and family entertainment. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts has, for over three decades, presented a popular and diverse range of outstanding performances for fans of all ages and varied interests. Tickets will be available to members of Wells Fargo Center for the Arts beginning on Tuesday, May 19 and on sale to the general public on Friday, June 5 at noon. Tickets and memberships may be purchased online at wellsfargocenterarts.org, by phone at 707.546.3600, or in person at the box office at 50 Mark West Springs Road in Santa Rosa.

The Strain returns to FX this summer for its highly-anticipated second season on Sundays at 10 PM e/p, beginning July 12th.

Louis C.K. hosts this week's Season Finale of NBC's SATUDAY NIGHT LIVE, with musical guest, Rhianna. Below, check out clips from the show, including a Hillary Clinton-themed Cold Open, a racy opening monologue, plus Rihanna's special performance, and more to close out SNL's 40th season!

SNL kicks off the final three shows of the season with Scarlett Johansson making her fourth hosting appearance on May 2.  Johansson reprises her role as Black Widow in the highly anticipated "Avengers: Age of Ultron," opening May 1.

A University of Pennsylvania magna cum laude grad with a degree in communications and film, Whitney Cummings covers topics such as gender differences, sexism, human sexuality and relationships. In the words of someone who recently saw Whitney's stand-up show, 'Whitney is beautiful, quick-witted, and laugh-out-loud funny. Her star is rising. Catch her whenever you can. I will always go to see her whenever she's in town.'

Louis C.K. hosts this week's Season Finale of NBC's SATUDAY NIGHT LIVE, with musical guest, Rhianna. Below, check out promos for the show featuring SNL regular Kate McKinnon!

The CW Network and Just For Laughs announced a new strategic broadcast and digital partnership today during the network's upfront presentation in New York City.

Louis C.K. stopped by last night's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS to share the story behind the Louie' Diarrhea Song and recalls his Saturday Night Live audition.

Amy Schumer is set to headline her first HBO comedy special, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. The special, which debuts later this year, will tape at the Apollo Theater in New York on May 29 and will be directed by Chris Rock.

The 33rd edition of the Just For Laughs Festival, presented by Videotron in association with Loto-Québec, is back and bigger than ever!