For almost five decades, SESAME STREET has been helping kids grow smarter, stronger and kinder. This November, the groundbreaking show kicks off its 49th season with a special evening presentation of WHEN YOU WISH UPON A PICKLE: A SESAME STREET SPECIAL, debuting SATURDAY, NOV. 10 (7:00-7:45 p.m. ET/PT), followed by new weekly episodes starting SATURDAY, NOV. 17 (9:00-9:30 a.m.). This season, the iconic children's show will explore a “Learning Through Play” curriculum that models how kids can build school readiness skills as they try out different roles during play.
by Stephi Wild -
On last night's episode of The Tonight Show, Tiffany Haddish surprises her Nobody's Fool co-star Whoopi Goldberg mid-interview wearing her infamous Jumpin' Jack Flash 'shredder' dress to pitch a sequel.
by Kaitlin Milligan -
Universal is in negotiations to sign Chris Rock is in negotiations with Universal to Direct the comedy film 'Co-Parenting' starring Kevin Hart, according to Variety.
by Kaitlin Milligan -
The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival (HSDFF), presented by Mountain Valley Spring Water, announced today that actress and HSDFF Honorary Chair Missi Pyle and Sally Jo Fifer, producer and CEO of ITVS and recipient of the 2018 “HSDFF Impact Award” will participate in a panel titled “State of the Union: A Symposium on Women in the Industry” this Saturday, October 27th at 10:30am CT at the historic Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa in Hot Springs, AR. The discussion, which will be moderated by Ashley Edwards, Programming Manager at the Bentonville Film Festival, is open to the public and free admission.
by Kaitlin Milligan -
Billy Porter has been cast in the film 'Limited Partners' starring Tiffany Haddish and Rose Byrne, according to Variety.
by A.A. Cristi -
Tiffany Haddish, scheduled to headline the Aces of Comedy series at The Mirage Hotel & Casino January 25 - 26, has released a limited number of VIP packages to benefit the "She Ready Foundation." The Foundation was created by Haddish to ease the burden on foster children.
by Gil Kaan -
Stand-up comedy stalwart Paul Rodriguez will be taking on the role of God in the revival of Bruce Jay Friedman's cult-classic STEAMBATH opening October 20, 2018 at the Odyssey Theatre. I had the chance to illicit a few serious answers from this funny man amongst his very comical responses.
by Sarah Jae Leiber -
“I Am Richard Pryor,” a glimpse into the life of a revolutionary stand-up, will be produced for Paramount, according to Variety.
by A.A. Cristi -
Fresh off her 'girls trip' and ready to jump back onto the Aces of Comedy stage is the hysterical Tiffany Haddish who is scheduled to headline the Terry Fator Theatre January 25 - 26, 2019. Tickets to see Haddish perform live at The Mirage Hotel & Casino are on sale now.
by Kaitlin Milligan -
Finesse Mitchell takes the stage in his first stand-up special FINESSE MITCHELL: THE SPIRIT TOLD ME TO TELL YOU, premiering on Friday, October 19 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME on-air, streaming and on demand. In the hour-long special directed by Devon Shepard and shot at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, California, the Saturday Night Live alum discusses everything from L.A. life and staying out of the club to juggling the non-stop demands of marriage, fatherhood and “adult-ing.”
by Sarah Jae Leiber -
The Hollywood Reporter says that new Paramount comedy Limited Partners will add Salma Hayek to a leading cast already including Tiffany Haddish and Rose Byrne.
by Sarah Jae Leiber -
Director Malcolm D. Lee is reuniting with Universal Studios for a new comedy, according to Variety.
by A.A. Cristi -
In a new interview with the New York Times. Monty Python legend Eric Idle has revealed some exciting new details about the big screen adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical, Spamalot!
by BWW News Desk -
The 22nd Annual Urbanworld Film Festival (www.urbanworld.org), presented by AT&T's The Humanity of Connection along with founding partner HBO, presented its 2018 festival slate today. The slate of 69 official selections and 7 spotlight selections represent inclusion beyond ethnicity. The annual showcase of diverse culture and sensibility will be experienced in Manhattan September 19-23, 2018 at AMC Empire 25 on 234 West 42nd Street.
by Kaitlin Milligan -
Billy on the Street returns with an all new episode featuring Emma Stone. A year after Billy Eichner left TruTV, new episodes of Billy on the Street are back, available only on the web.
by Tori Hartshorn -
On Wednesday, September 12, GOOD+ Foundation, a national nonprofit founded by Jessica Seinfeld that provides training and support to fathers and families living in poverty, hosted “An Evening of Comedy + Music” Benefit at Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The special evening, which raised nearly $2 million for the organization's work helping families build stability and create an upward trajectory for their children, celebrated the organization's accomplishments and its evolution to better engage fathers for the benefit of their children, families and communities.
by Kaitlin Milligan -
Check out Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively in the newest episode of Josh Horowitz's AFTER HOURS as they spoof their upcoming film A Simple Favor.
by Kaitlin Milligan -
The Television Academy tonight presented the 2018 Creative Arts Emmy Awards Ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday night honoring outstanding artistic and technical achievement in television at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The Saturday ceremony, which kicked-off the 70th Emmys, awarded many talented artists and craftspeople in the categories of animation, scripted programming including comedy, drama and limited series. The Sunday ceremony honored performers, artists and craftspeople for excellence in variety, nonfiction or reality programming, reality competition programming, music, choreography, as well as documentary or nonfiction specials, informational series or specials.
by Kaitlin Milligan -
Lin-Manuel Miranda is slated to appear on the newest season of Billy on the Street, according to Deadline. A year after Billy Eichner left TruTV, he's coming back with new episodes of Billy on the Street, availably only on the web.
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