Maya Rudolph News

Starring the Emmy Award nominee and beloved 'Saturday Night Live' veteran, NBC has scheduled 'The Maya Rudolph Show' for Monday, May 19 (10 p.m. ET/PT).

In an unprecedented effort to discover fresh comedic voices, NBC Entertainment President Jennifer Salke announced “NBC Comedy Playground,” a grassroots initiative designed to invest in new cutting-edge comedy

In an unprecedented effort to discover fresh comedic voices, NBC Entertainment President Jennifer Salke announced 'NBC Comedy Playground,' a grassroots initiative designed to invest in new cutting-edge comedy through a groundbreaking national campaign that offers aspiring comedy writers from across the country the opportunity to take their concepts from pitch to broadcast. The announcement was made today at a press conference in Pasadena, Calif.

With Broadway's 2014 season now in full swing, there's a solid group of performers making their Broadway debuts this Spring. Meet all of the Great White Way's newest stars below, and be sure to let us know who you're most looking forward to seeing onstage!

Heralding the modern era of comedic improv which begat new generations of film, TV and stage talent, the Groundlings Theatre & School is proudly marking its 40th anniversary this May. The 30-day celebration brings back some classic Groundlings shows as well as the new main stage show, 40 Is the New Groundlings, opening May 2.

Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, recognized as one of the premier film schools in the United States, will present its 15th Annual Women in Focus Conference Friday, April 11 featuring Sue Kroll, President, Worldwide Marketing and International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures (The Great Gatsby); Terry Press, Co-president, CBS Films (Last Vegas); and JoAnne Sellar, Producer (The Master).

Directed by Tony Award-winner Anna D. Shapiro, the new Broadway production of Of Mice and Men begins performances tomorrow, Wednesday, March 19, 2014 and will officially open on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). Scroll down to learn more about the full company, plus watch interviews with the cast and get a sneak peek at the play below!

Fred, Carrie, Toni, Candace, Lance, Nina and many more of Portlandia's most loved and eccentric characters are back for a fourth season of the Emmy(R)-nominated, WGA and Peabody award-winning comedy series. With ten all-new episodes this season, Portlandia premieres tonight, February 27 at 10:00pm ET/PT on IFC.

SundanceTV announced today that the second season of its critically acclaimed original series “The Writers' Room,” hosted by Academy Award®-winning screenwriter (The Descendants), comedian and actor (“Community”) Jim Rash, will premiere Monday, April 14 at 10:00 PM ET/PT.

The new season of Portlandia premieres this Thursday, February 27 on IFC. Check out a sneak peek clip from the premiere episode below.

Paris Barclay and Cheryl Boone Isaacs, esteemed entertainment industry pioneers, will be inducted into the Image Awards Hall of Fame at the 45th NAACP Image Awards, broadcast live as a two-hour star-studded telecast beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT tape-delayed tonight, February 22 on TV One, the civil rights organization announced today. The telecast will also include a one-hour pre-show airing live from the red carpet (8:00 p.m. ET/PT tape-delayed).

Paris Barclay and Cheryl Boone Isaacs, esteemed entertainment industry pioneers, will be inducted into the Image Awards Hall of Fame at the 45th NAACP Image Awards, broadcast live as a two-hour star-studded telecas

Just in time for the Super Bowl, Portlandia residents Malcolm (Fred Armisen) and Kris (Carrie Brownstein) are gearing up to party football style with a tailgate for their favorite live NPR show, Prairie Home Companion.

Below, get a preview of the new SNL funnylady from her YouTube channel, including her impersonations of Beyonce, Michelle Obama and Rihanna!

Audra McDonald (Porgy & Bess, Ragtime, 110 in the Shade), who portrayed Mother Abbess in NBC's live broadcast of THE SOUND OF MUSIC has received a 2014 Black Reel Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie or Mini-Series.

A recent grad of the University of Virginia and Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre trainee, Zamata will make her SNL debut on the Jan. 18 episode, with Drake set to host and perform, according to Deadline.

Lou Wallach will produce alongside THE OFFICE alum and former SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE player.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE has recently come under fire for its lack of diversity -- specifically its lack of black female performers. The show responded to the outcry in its opening skit with guest host Kerry Washington last month. The not-so-serious scene featured the actress playing Michelle Obama, Oprah and Beyonce in one setting. But now SNL is getting serious.

Fred, Carrie, Toni, Candace, Lance, Nina and many more of Portlandia's most loved and eccentric characters are back for a fourth season of the Emmy(R)-nominated, WGA and Peabody award-winning comedy series.

Comedian Gabriel Iglesias will launch a new national tour, Unity Through Laughter in January 2014. Unity Through Laughter will be presented by Comedy Central Live, tickets will go on saleFriday, December 6th, 2013. Unity Through Laughter will kick off in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, January 4th, 2014, and will have more than 70 stops across the US, including: Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Orlando, Atlanta, Houston, Atlantic City and more.