Quick Navigation Eddie Izzard – $20 million Albert Brooks – $30 million Whitney Cummings – $35 million Chelsea Handler – $35 million Kathy Griffin – $35 million Louis C.K. – $35 million Amy Schumer – $45 million George Lopez – $45 million Dave Chappelle – $60 million Howie Mandel – $60 million Chris Rock – $60 million Bob Newhart – $65 million Russell Peters – $75 million Roseanne Barr – $80 million Martin Lawrence – $110 million Jon Stewart – $120 million Woody Allen – $140 million Steve Martin – $140 million Ricky Gervais – $140 million Jeff Dunham – $140 million Bill Maher – $140 million Terry Fator – $160 million Drew Carey – $165 million Jim Carrey – $180 million Eddie Murphy – $200 million Steve Harvey – $200 million Ray Romano – $200 million Bill Cosby – $400 million David Letterman – $400 million Larry David – $400 million Adam Sandler – $440 million Kevin Hart – $450 million Jay Leno – $450 million Ellen DeGeneres – $500 million Jerry Seinfeld – $950 million
Most stand-up comics are barely getting by. Many are happy if they can make it onto a stage and elated if people laugh at their jokes. Stand-up comedy is a complex art, but some people make it look effortless.
Those who make...
Most stand-up comics are barely getting by. Many are happy if they can make it onto a stage and elated if people laugh at their jokes. Stand-up comedy is a complex art, but some people make it look effortless.
Those who make...
- 5/22/2024
- by Anne De Guia
- Your Next Shoes
Music and comedy fans can save big during Live Nation’s Concert Week.
Through Tuesday, May 14, Live Nation celebrates its 10th anniversary with discounts of up to 75 percent off concerts at Livenation.com/concertweek. Fans can score seats as low as $25 for over 5,000 shows in the U.S. and beyond across rock, pop, R&b, country, rap, indie, metal and many other genres. (The sale kicked off on May 8.)
Buy Concert Week Tickets at Live Nation
That means you can save big on concert tickets from over 900 artists, including Alanis Morissette, Janet Jackson, 21 Savage, Vampire Weekend, Missy Elliott, Meghan Trainor, Peso Pluma, Maroon 5, Maggie Rogers, Third Eye Blind, Kings of Leon, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Niall Horan, Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw, Iron Maiden, 311, Blink-182, Maren Morris, Avril Lavigne, Zz Top, the National, the Pixies, Modest Mouse and hundreds more. Participating comedians include Whitney Cummings, Celeste Barber, Dane Cook and more.
Through Tuesday, May 14, Live Nation celebrates its 10th anniversary with discounts of up to 75 percent off concerts at Livenation.com/concertweek. Fans can score seats as low as $25 for over 5,000 shows in the U.S. and beyond across rock, pop, R&b, country, rap, indie, metal and many other genres. (The sale kicked off on May 8.)
Buy Concert Week Tickets at Live Nation
That means you can save big on concert tickets from over 900 artists, including Alanis Morissette, Janet Jackson, 21 Savage, Vampire Weekend, Missy Elliott, Meghan Trainor, Peso Pluma, Maroon 5, Maggie Rogers, Third Eye Blind, Kings of Leon, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Niall Horan, Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw, Iron Maiden, 311, Blink-182, Maren Morris, Avril Lavigne, Zz Top, the National, the Pixies, Modest Mouse and hundreds more. Participating comedians include Whitney Cummings, Celeste Barber, Dane Cook and more.
- 5/13/2024
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Husband and wife William H. Macy and Felicity Huffman are set to share the screen in the upcoming second season of Fox’s anthology crime drama Accused. Macy and Huffman join new cast member Nick Cannon and the returning Michael Chiklis. In Season 1, Chiklis starred in the first episode as neurosurgeon Scott Harmon, who was on trial for providing material assistance to a school shooter. It’s not yet known who Chiklis will be playing in Season 2. Based on Jimmy McGovern’s 2010 British series of the same name, Accused premiered on Fox on January 22, 2023. Each episode covers a different trial, where the audience meets the accused without knowing their crime or how they ended up on trial. The events that led to the trial are shown throughout the episode from the defendant’s perspective. In addition to Chiklis, Season 1 starred the likes of Jack Davenport, Stephanie Nogueras, Megan Boone, Malcolm-Jamal Warner,...
- 5/13/2024
- TV Insider
As part of its fall lineup announcement Monday, Fox revealed some of the players who will appear on the second season of Accused.
Michael Chiklis — who was featured in Accused‘s first episode when it premiered in January of 2023 — will return for the second season of the drama developed by Howard Gordon. The show’s set to air at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays this fall on Fox.
Joining the former Vic Mackey on the new season is Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy and Nick Cannon. It’s not clear, for now, what roles the actors will play in the anthology, which features different stories of crime and punishment told from the defendant’s point of view.
In his episode from season 1, Chiklis played a frightened dad who had to confront the realities of his troubled son’s behavior. The star of The Shield went on to direct “Jack’s Story,...
Michael Chiklis — who was featured in Accused‘s first episode when it premiered in January of 2023 — will return for the second season of the drama developed by Howard Gordon. The show’s set to air at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays this fall on Fox.
Joining the former Vic Mackey on the new season is Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy and Nick Cannon. It’s not clear, for now, what roles the actors will play in the anthology, which features different stories of crime and punishment told from the defendant’s point of view.
In his episode from season 1, Chiklis played a frightened dad who had to confront the realities of his troubled son’s behavior. The star of The Shield went on to direct “Jack’s Story,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Comedy is an industry largely dominated by men. And while many of those men are genuinely hilarious, several women are just as funny but far less lauded. Some have earned their rightful praise and lots of money, too.
Comedian Profiles Leslie Jones – $7 million Sarah Silverman – $8 million Molly Shannon – $8 million Samantha Bee – $8 million Ellie Kemper – $9 million Kate McKinnon – $9 million Wanda Sykes – $10 million Alex Borstein – $14 million Lily Tomlin – $20 million Chelsea Peretti – $20 million Kristen Wiig – $25 million Amy Poehler – $25 million Mindy Kaling – $35 million Whitney Cummings – $35 million Chelsea Handler – $35 million Kathy Griffin – $35 million Amy Schumer – $45 million Carol Burnett – $45 million Whoopi Goldberg – $60 million Tina Fey – $75 million Roseanne Barr – $80 million Melissa McCarthy – $90 million Rosie O’Donnell – $120 million Julia Louis-Dreyfus – $250 million Ellen DeGeneres – $500 million
Here are the world’s richest female comedians:
25. Leslie Jones – Net Worth: $7 Million
Stand-up extraordinaire Leslie Jones has been part of the industry for many years but truly made a splash in 2013 when she joined...
Comedian Profiles Leslie Jones – $7 million Sarah Silverman – $8 million Molly Shannon – $8 million Samantha Bee – $8 million Ellie Kemper – $9 million Kate McKinnon – $9 million Wanda Sykes – $10 million Alex Borstein – $14 million Lily Tomlin – $20 million Chelsea Peretti – $20 million Kristen Wiig – $25 million Amy Poehler – $25 million Mindy Kaling – $35 million Whitney Cummings – $35 million Chelsea Handler – $35 million Kathy Griffin – $35 million Amy Schumer – $45 million Carol Burnett – $45 million Whoopi Goldberg – $60 million Tina Fey – $75 million Roseanne Barr – $80 million Melissa McCarthy – $90 million Rosie O’Donnell – $120 million Julia Louis-Dreyfus – $250 million Ellen DeGeneres – $500 million
Here are the world’s richest female comedians:
25. Leslie Jones – Net Worth: $7 Million
Stand-up extraordinaire Leslie Jones has been part of the industry for many years but truly made a splash in 2013 when she joined...
- 5/8/2024
- by Florie Mae Malapit
- Your Next Shoes
Summer concert season is upon us, and to celebrate the occasion, Live Nation has unveiled the details for its Concert Week 2024, which will offer $25 all-in tickets for over 5,000 shows.
From May 8th through May 14th, tickets for shows by over 900 participating performers will become available for a flat $25, with no additional fees. Tickets will go on-sale at 10:00 a.m. local time on May 8th, and will be available here.
Artists taking part in this year’s Concert Week celebrations include blink-182, Limp Bizkit, Creed, Vampire Weekend, Alanis Morissette, Missy Elliott, P!Nk, Janet Jackson, Pixies with Modest Mouse, The National with The War on Drugs, The Smashing Pumpkins, Maggie Rogers, Rob Zombie with Alice Cooper, Kings of Leon, Iron Maiden, Peso Pluma, Cage the Elephant, Stone Temple Pilots with Live, Korn, Dashboard Confessional, The Marley Brothers, Bush, Hootie & The Blowfish, Sum 41, and many others. Check out the...
From May 8th through May 14th, tickets for shows by over 900 participating performers will become available for a flat $25, with no additional fees. Tickets will go on-sale at 10:00 a.m. local time on May 8th, and will be available here.
Artists taking part in this year’s Concert Week celebrations include blink-182, Limp Bizkit, Creed, Vampire Weekend, Alanis Morissette, Missy Elliott, P!Nk, Janet Jackson, Pixies with Modest Mouse, The National with The War on Drugs, The Smashing Pumpkins, Maggie Rogers, Rob Zombie with Alice Cooper, Kings of Leon, Iron Maiden, Peso Pluma, Cage the Elephant, Stone Temple Pilots with Live, Korn, Dashboard Confessional, The Marley Brothers, Bush, Hootie & The Blowfish, Sum 41, and many others. Check out the...
- 5/1/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Rachel Bilson has had some famous boyfriends over the years and we’re taking a look back at her dating history.
The 41-year-old The O.C. actress made some candid comments about her sex life last year and it definitely made fans curious to know more. She was interviewing comedian Whitney Cummings on her Broad Ideas podcast when they talked about orgasms.
During their chat, Whitney shared that now that she wasn’t “on birth control, my sex drive … by the way, I’m going to say this, wild thing. To say: I have not had an orgasm from sex until I went off birth control.”
“Never had it in my life until I turned 40 … But I could do it with my hands,” she then explained.
Rachel agreed with her, revealing that “it didn’t happen for me until I was about 38. Isn’t that crazy?” She then shared that she...
The 41-year-old The O.C. actress made some candid comments about her sex life last year and it definitely made fans curious to know more. She was interviewing comedian Whitney Cummings on her Broad Ideas podcast when they talked about orgasms.
During their chat, Whitney shared that now that she wasn’t “on birth control, my sex drive … by the way, I’m going to say this, wild thing. To say: I have not had an orgasm from sex until I went off birth control.”
“Never had it in my life until I turned 40 … But I could do it with my hands,” she then explained.
Rachel agreed with her, revealing that “it didn’t happen for me until I was about 38. Isn’t that crazy?” She then shared that she...
- 4/30/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Exclusive: 2 Broke Girls and Thor actress Kat Dennings has signed with Gersh for representation.
She recently headlined the Hulu series Dollface, playing Jules, a vibrant young woman who was dealing with the aftermath of being dumped by her boyfriend. The comedy aired for two seasons.
Dennings is probably best known for her co-lead role as Max Black on the hit CBS comedy 2 Broke Girls, created by Whitney Cummings and Michael Patrick King, which aired for six seasons.
She also is known for her role as Darcy Lewis in Marvel’s Thor movie franchise, which she also reprised on the studio’s praised Disney+ series WandaVision opposite Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany.
Dennings’ feature credits also include Judd Apatow’s The 40-Year Old Virgin, The House Bunny, opposite Anna Faris and Emma Stone and indies Charlie Bartlett and Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, directed by Peter Sollett. She continues...
She recently headlined the Hulu series Dollface, playing Jules, a vibrant young woman who was dealing with the aftermath of being dumped by her boyfriend. The comedy aired for two seasons.
Dennings is probably best known for her co-lead role as Max Black on the hit CBS comedy 2 Broke Girls, created by Whitney Cummings and Michael Patrick King, which aired for six seasons.
She also is known for her role as Darcy Lewis in Marvel’s Thor movie franchise, which she also reprised on the studio’s praised Disney+ series WandaVision opposite Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany.
Dennings’ feature credits also include Judd Apatow’s The 40-Year Old Virgin, The House Bunny, opposite Anna Faris and Emma Stone and indies Charlie Bartlett and Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, directed by Peter Sollett. She continues...
- 3/13/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
For those who missed the first airing of Where Is Wendy Williams? on Lifetime, you can now buy the documentary online.
Split into four episodes, the four-hour special is available to buy at Prime Video, Apple TV and other transactional streaming video-on-demand platforms.
Watch 'Where Is Wendy Williams?' on Prime Video
The documentary marks the first time that beloved TV host Wendy Williams has shared her story after her longtime daytime talk show was abruptly canceled in 2022. Before the Lifetime special aired on Feb. 24, Williams’ team announced that she was diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia.
In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, Williams said, “I want to say I have immense gratitude for the love and kind words I have received after sharing my diagnosis of Aphasia and Frontotemporal Dementia (Ftd). Let me say, wow! Your response has been overwhelming. The messages shared with me have touched me,...
Split into four episodes, the four-hour special is available to buy at Prime Video, Apple TV and other transactional streaming video-on-demand platforms.
Watch 'Where Is Wendy Williams?' on Prime Video
The documentary marks the first time that beloved TV host Wendy Williams has shared her story after her longtime daytime talk show was abruptly canceled in 2022. Before the Lifetime special aired on Feb. 24, Williams’ team announced that she was diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia.
In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, Williams said, “I want to say I have immense gratitude for the love and kind words I have received after sharing my diagnosis of Aphasia and Frontotemporal Dementia (Ftd). Let me say, wow! Your response has been overwhelming. The messages shared with me have touched me,...
- 2/26/2024
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Zoe Lister-Jones was proud to attend Sunday’s Spirit Awards, and the reason is twofold. First, the multihyphenate talent turned up in Santa Monica to support a pair of nominations for Roku’s Slip, the original series she created, starred in and executive produced alongside a team that includes Dakota Johnson. Reason No. 2: She did so by walking into the event hand-in-hand with a new love in her life.
When the subject of her plus-one came up during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the 41-year-old Lister-Jones responded with a big reveal: “I’m here, I’m queer, I have some fear but I’m working through it.” Lister-Jones is in a new relationship with a fellow filmmaker, Sammi Cohen, who most recently directed Netflix’s You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, the teen comedy starring Adam Sandler and family including wife Jackie and their daughters Sadie and Sunny.
When the subject of her plus-one came up during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the 41-year-old Lister-Jones responded with a big reveal: “I’m here, I’m queer, I have some fear but I’m working through it.” Lister-Jones is in a new relationship with a fellow filmmaker, Sammi Cohen, who most recently directed Netflix’s You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, the teen comedy starring Adam Sandler and family including wife Jackie and their daughters Sadie and Sunny.
- 2/26/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Comedy series “Tacoma Fd” has been canceled at TruTV after four seasons, Variety has confirmed.
The series originally debuted on the basic cabler back in 2019. The show was part of the network’s push into original scripted series, alongside other shows like “At Home With Amy Sedaris,” “I’m Sorry,” and “Bobcat Goldthwait’s Misfits & Monsters.” However, TruTV’s original programming lineup has been winnowed down to virtually nothing in the past few years, with the only original series still on the network being the hidden camera show “Impractical Jokers.”
Likewise, fellow TNets like TBS and TNT — all of which fall under the Warner Bros. Discovery umbrella — have gone from notable rosters of scripted shows to having none. Most recently, the TBS comedy series “Miracle Workers” was canceled after four seasons. That show featured a cast that included Daniel Radcliffe and Steve Buscemi.
“Tacoma Fd” was set in a firehouse...
The series originally debuted on the basic cabler back in 2019. The show was part of the network’s push into original scripted series, alongside other shows like “At Home With Amy Sedaris,” “I’m Sorry,” and “Bobcat Goldthwait’s Misfits & Monsters.” However, TruTV’s original programming lineup has been winnowed down to virtually nothing in the past few years, with the only original series still on the network being the hidden camera show “Impractical Jokers.”
Likewise, fellow TNets like TBS and TNT — all of which fall under the Warner Bros. Discovery umbrella — have gone from notable rosters of scripted shows to having none. Most recently, the TBS comedy series “Miracle Workers” was canceled after four seasons. That show featured a cast that included Daniel Radcliffe and Steve Buscemi.
“Tacoma Fd” was set in a firehouse...
- 2/13/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
CBS debuted its newest late-night show last night and the numbers are.
After Midnight, hosted by Taylor Tomlinson, was watched by an average of 686,000 viewers in the 12:37am hour, per Nielsen’s live+same day fast national data.
This compares to The Late Late Show with James Corden’s live+same day average of 806,000 for its final season.
Some caveats, the data does not yet include viewing from out-of-home, which will be available on Friday, most of the networks only really pay attention to the live+3 numbers, and it was After Midnight’s debut show. It will be interesting to see whether the game show format gets a bigger jump in delayed viewing than a traditional late-night show, which is slightly more topical.
After Midnight was up 31% across all viewers compared to the time period over the season, where Comics Unleashed has often aired while CBS waited to debut The Late Late Show replacement.
After Midnight, hosted by Taylor Tomlinson, was watched by an average of 686,000 viewers in the 12:37am hour, per Nielsen’s live+same day fast national data.
This compares to The Late Late Show with James Corden’s live+same day average of 806,000 for its final season.
Some caveats, the data does not yet include viewing from out-of-home, which will be available on Friday, most of the networks only really pay attention to the live+3 numbers, and it was After Midnight’s debut show. It will be interesting to see whether the game show format gets a bigger jump in delayed viewing than a traditional late-night show, which is slightly more topical.
After Midnight was up 31% across all viewers compared to the time period over the season, where Comics Unleashed has often aired while CBS waited to debut The Late Late Show replacement.
- 1/18/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Farewell James Corden, hello Taylor Tomlinson. CBS unveiled its new late-night show, After Midnight, last night in the time slot following The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Instead of a talk show like The Late Late Show, After Midnight is a reboot of Comedy Central’s popular game show @midnight, which ran for 600 episodes.
For its debut, Tomlinson enlisted fellow comedians Whitney Cummings, Aparna Nancherla, and Kurt Braunohler, who battled it out in a series of improvised games. Tomlinson joked that the grand prize was “my father’s approval.” “It is rare but winnable,...
For its debut, Tomlinson enlisted fellow comedians Whitney Cummings, Aparna Nancherla, and Kurt Braunohler, who battled it out in a series of improvised games. Tomlinson joked that the grand prize was “my father’s approval.” “It is rare but winnable,...
- 1/17/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
After Midnight finally made its debut January 16 in the timeslot formerly held by James Corden.
Hosted by comedian Taylor Tomlinson, the show is a reboot of the old Comedy Central game show @midnight, which ran for 600 episodes on the sibling Paramount-owned network. For those who didn’t see the original version, imagine a combination of Who’s Line Is It Anyway? and Tosh 2.0: it’s an internet-themed panel game show that challenges comedians to come up with the best yuks during a series of improv games.
For the premiere, Whitney Cummings battled it out against Aparna Nancherla (former writer on Late Night with Seth Meyers) and Kurt Braunohler (former host of IFC’s Bunk) in front of a studio audience for the grand prize of “my father’s approval,” quipped Tomlinson. “It is rare but winnable.”
“We are taking the internet and desperately trying to make it fun,...
Hosted by comedian Taylor Tomlinson, the show is a reboot of the old Comedy Central game show @midnight, which ran for 600 episodes on the sibling Paramount-owned network. For those who didn’t see the original version, imagine a combination of Who’s Line Is It Anyway? and Tosh 2.0: it’s an internet-themed panel game show that challenges comedians to come up with the best yuks during a series of improv games.
For the premiere, Whitney Cummings battled it out against Aparna Nancherla (former writer on Late Night with Seth Meyers) and Kurt Braunohler (former host of IFC’s Bunk) in front of a studio audience for the grand prize of “my father’s approval,” quipped Tomlinson. “It is rare but winnable.”
“We are taking the internet and desperately trying to make it fun,...
- 1/17/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS gave its new late night series “After Midnight” a bit of a soft launch on Tuesday night, premiering the show with minimal fanfare in its 12:37 a.m. timeslot behind “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Comedian Taylor Tomlinson hosts the series, which tapes on the Paramount lot in Hollywood.
The decision to keep the “After Midnight” premiere lowkey is by design: Allow the new show to find its voice over the next few weeks, prior to the Super Bowl and return of first-run scripted series in February, when more eyeballs will be back at the broadcast networks.
“I’m Taylor Tomlinson and this is ‘After Midnight, where three comedians enter, one wins and two will regret participating,” she said in opening the first episode. “We’re taking the internet and desperately trying to make it fun. It’s gonna be fun, right? Comedians, you’ll be competing for...
The decision to keep the “After Midnight” premiere lowkey is by design: Allow the new show to find its voice over the next few weeks, prior to the Super Bowl and return of first-run scripted series in February, when more eyeballs will be back at the broadcast networks.
“I’m Taylor Tomlinson and this is ‘After Midnight, where three comedians enter, one wins and two will regret participating,” she said in opening the first episode. “We’re taking the internet and desperately trying to make it fun. It’s gonna be fun, right? Comedians, you’ll be competing for...
- 1/17/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Taylor Tomlinson is gearing up for the premiere of her new, late-night show After Midnight on CBS on Tuesday night.
The series, which replaces The Late Late Show with James Corden, has now unveiled its first week’s line-up of guests that will compete on the game show.
Whitney Cummings, Aparna Nancherla, who has appeared on series including Corporate and has written for Late Night with Seth Meyers, and Kurt Braunohler, who hosted IFC’s comedy game show Bunk, will appear on the first show on Tuesday, January 16. This episode will also be repeated on Friday night.
Paul F. Tompkins, Sophie Buddle and Carl Tart will appear on Wednesday, followed by The Neighborhood star Max Greenfield, Ike Barinholtz and Robby Hoffman on Thursday.
The series, which is based on the old Comedy Central format, will feature moments that have been setting the internet ablaze that day.
Jack Martin, who was...
The series, which replaces The Late Late Show with James Corden, has now unveiled its first week’s line-up of guests that will compete on the game show.
Whitney Cummings, Aparna Nancherla, who has appeared on series including Corporate and has written for Late Night with Seth Meyers, and Kurt Braunohler, who hosted IFC’s comedy game show Bunk, will appear on the first show on Tuesday, January 16. This episode will also be repeated on Friday night.
Paul F. Tompkins, Sophie Buddle and Carl Tart will appear on Wednesday, followed by The Neighborhood star Max Greenfield, Ike Barinholtz and Robby Hoffman on Thursday.
The series, which is based on the old Comedy Central format, will feature moments that have been setting the internet ablaze that day.
Jack Martin, who was...
- 1/15/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Levity Talent has brought in J.P. Buck and Emily Noonan to serve as manager-producers, Deadline has learned.
In a statement on the hirings, Levity Founding Partner Judi Marmel said, “As Levity continues to grow year over year, our goal remains to bring the brightest comedy minds into one place to work with our talent and our brand. Having worked closely with both J.P. and Emily over the past decade, I’m beyond inspired to now work with them daily and help accelerate and grow our client’s careers.”
A veteran producer, Buck’s career has spanned comedy, unscripted, talk, and game formats and has been built on spotlighting the next generation of domestic and international talent for the comedy industry through festival showcases, late-night appearances, and debut stand-up specials. He joins from Team Coco, where he spent the past 15 years. During his time at Conan O’Brien’s company,...
In a statement on the hirings, Levity Founding Partner Judi Marmel said, “As Levity continues to grow year over year, our goal remains to bring the brightest comedy minds into one place to work with our talent and our brand. Having worked closely with both J.P. and Emily over the past decade, I’m beyond inspired to now work with them daily and help accelerate and grow our client’s careers.”
A veteran producer, Buck’s career has spanned comedy, unscripted, talk, and game formats and has been built on spotlighting the next generation of domestic and international talent for the comedy industry through festival showcases, late-night appearances, and debut stand-up specials. He joins from Team Coco, where he spent the past 15 years. During his time at Conan O’Brien’s company,...
- 1/10/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Whitney Cummings is officially a mom!
The 41-yearold comedian and actress just welcomed her first child after announcing her pregnancy in June.
Later that month, she announced that she was expecting a baby boy.
Whitney took to social media on Sunday (December 17) to share the exciting news of her son’s birth!
Keep reading to find out more…
“3-D printed a human. Enjoy me never having brushed hair again,” she wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of herself.
Although Whitney didn’t provide a look at her newborn baby, a tiny hand can be seen in the lower right corner of the photo.
The name of the child, as well as the identity of his father have not been publicly revealed.
We send our congratulations and well wishes to Whitney Cummings!
Find out which other stars have welcomed children recently!
The 41-yearold comedian and actress just welcomed her first child after announcing her pregnancy in June.
Later that month, she announced that she was expecting a baby boy.
Whitney took to social media on Sunday (December 17) to share the exciting news of her son’s birth!
Keep reading to find out more…
“3-D printed a human. Enjoy me never having brushed hair again,” she wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of herself.
Although Whitney didn’t provide a look at her newborn baby, a tiny hand can be seen in the lower right corner of the photo.
The name of the child, as well as the identity of his father have not been publicly revealed.
We send our congratulations and well wishes to Whitney Cummings!
Find out which other stars have welcomed children recently!
- 12/17/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
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Comedians are taking the stage to embark on national tours and debut brand new material.
From Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s “Restless Leg Tour,” which has dates through the end of February, to Brett Goldstein’s just-announced “Second Best Night of Your Life,” which kicks off Jan. 25, there are dozens of stand-up shows to see this year. Plus, they make the perfect gift for the comedy fan in your life ahead of the holidays.
Below are the most anticipated comedians hitting the stage this year — and where to buy tickets.
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler
When: Dec. 14 – Feb. 28
Where: U.S Tour
Price: Starting at $100
Buy Now: restless leg tour Brett Goldstein
When: Jan. 18 – May 17
Where: U.S Tour
Price: Starting at $60
Buy Now: Brett Goldstein John Mulaney
When: Dec.
Comedians are taking the stage to embark on national tours and debut brand new material.
From Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s “Restless Leg Tour,” which has dates through the end of February, to Brett Goldstein’s just-announced “Second Best Night of Your Life,” which kicks off Jan. 25, there are dozens of stand-up shows to see this year. Plus, they make the perfect gift for the comedy fan in your life ahead of the holidays.
Below are the most anticipated comedians hitting the stage this year — and where to buy tickets.
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler
When: Dec. 14 – Feb. 28
Where: U.S Tour
Price: Starting at $100
Buy Now: restless leg tour Brett Goldstein
When: Jan. 18 – May 17
Where: U.S Tour
Price: Starting at $60
Buy Now: Brett Goldstein John Mulaney
When: Dec.
- 12/13/2023
- by Anna Tingley
- Variety Film + TV
What’s CBS doing in primetime next weekend? Funny You Should Ask.
The network will air four new episodes of the comedy game show Byron Allen Presents Funny You Should Ask from 8-10 p.m. Saturday, December 9. Hosted by The Mole‘s Jon Kelley, the veteran syndicated series from Allen Media Group features a panel of comedians who interact with contestants for cash and laughs.
The CBS episodes will feature Byron Allen, Adam Carolla, Whitney Cummings, Vivica A. Fox, Billy Gardell, Jamie Kennedy, Natasha Leggero, Jon Lovitz, Jeff Ross and Sheryl Underwood.
“Funny You Should Ask is the perfect comedy game show for the entire family,” said Allen, founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group. “The world needs laughs now more than ever.”
Related: 2023 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
Debuting in 2017 as a daily half-hour strip, Funny You Should Ask sees contestants ask the...
The network will air four new episodes of the comedy game show Byron Allen Presents Funny You Should Ask from 8-10 p.m. Saturday, December 9. Hosted by The Mole‘s Jon Kelley, the veteran syndicated series from Allen Media Group features a panel of comedians who interact with contestants for cash and laughs.
The CBS episodes will feature Byron Allen, Adam Carolla, Whitney Cummings, Vivica A. Fox, Billy Gardell, Jamie Kennedy, Natasha Leggero, Jon Lovitz, Jeff Ross and Sheryl Underwood.
“Funny You Should Ask is the perfect comedy game show for the entire family,” said Allen, founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group. “The world needs laughs now more than ever.”
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Debuting in 2017 as a daily half-hour strip, Funny You Should Ask sees contestants ask the...
- 12/1/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
This fall’s bumper crop of interior design and architecture books includes an astounding number of stunning coffee-table tomes by Los Angeles-based creatives, including Kelly Wearstler, Pamela and Ramin Shamshiri, Brigette Romanek, Kathryn M. Ireland, Jake Arnold, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Blackman Cruz, William Hefner and the late Suzanne Rheinstein, that are guaranteed to immerse you in inspiring worlds of pure delight and imagination.
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John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, Rashida Jones, Whitney Cummings and Zendaya all have been captivated by British designer Jake Arnold’s sophisticated version of cozy. Weaving together natural materials, warm colors and comfortable furnishings, he creates spaces that are inviting, chic and relaxing. “When you live in places where you’re surrounded by brightness, you need a home that feels like a respite.” Arnold’s interiors,...
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A bath in a home designed by Jake Arnold in Topanga Canyon
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, Rashida Jones, Whitney Cummings and Zendaya all have been captivated by British designer Jake Arnold’s sophisticated version of cozy. Weaving together natural materials, warm colors and comfortable furnishings, he creates spaces that are inviting, chic and relaxing. “When you live in places where you’re surrounded by brightness, you need a home that feels like a respite.” Arnold’s interiors,...
- 11/21/2023
- by Abigail Stone
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Matt Rife is opening up about his longtime crush on Sarah Silverman!
During an interview on Barstool’s BFFs podcast, the 28-year-old comedian played a pretty revealing game of “F-ck Marry Kill.”
The options were three women comedians – Sarah, Nikki Glaser, and Whitney Cummings.
When explaining his reasoning behind his choices, Matt shared that he has always found Sarah “so hot.”
Keep reading to find out what he said…
“Sarah has always been so hot to me,” he said on the podcast. “Like, even if you see footage from, like, the ’90s, her…like, the improv, the old footage…she has always been stunning, and I’ve met her a handful of times.”
Matt noted, “If I didn’t have a girlfriend, maybe I’d be more descriptive. But in the meantime, she’s gorgeous, she’s so funny, and she’s always been very nice to me.” (He is currently dating actress Jessica Lord.
During an interview on Barstool’s BFFs podcast, the 28-year-old comedian played a pretty revealing game of “F-ck Marry Kill.”
The options were three women comedians – Sarah, Nikki Glaser, and Whitney Cummings.
When explaining his reasoning behind his choices, Matt shared that he has always found Sarah “so hot.”
Keep reading to find out what he said…
“Sarah has always been so hot to me,” he said on the podcast. “Like, even if you see footage from, like, the ’90s, her…like, the improv, the old footage…she has always been stunning, and I’ve met her a handful of times.”
Matt noted, “If I didn’t have a girlfriend, maybe I’d be more descriptive. But in the meantime, she’s gorgeous, she’s so funny, and she’s always been very nice to me.” (He is currently dating actress Jessica Lord.
- 11/11/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
This week, comedian Heather McMahan’s first comedy special Son I Never Had debuted on Netflix and according to McMahan, it all started with an edible and a vision board. A few years back, McMahan says she was hungover on New Year’s Day and as corny as it might sound, she decided to manifest that she wanted to bring her popular jokes to a wider audience beyond her Instagram followers and devoted fans, dubbed McManiacs. The brainstorming led her to Son I Never Had, which her friend and fellow...
- 10/23/2023
- by Krystie Lee Yandoli
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: Netflix on Monday morning unveiled Verified Stand-Up, a new series featuring short sets from 10 comedians that’s set to premiere globally on November 28. Rising comedians that perform in the two-parter, filmed at Webster Hall in New York City, include Asif Ali, Dulcé Sloan, Gianmarco Soresi, Isiah Kelly, Leslie Liao, Nimesh Patel, Robby Hoffman, Rosebud Baker, Sabrina Wu, and Vanessa Gonzalez.
News of Netflix’s new stand-up series comes following its announcement of Improv: 60 And Still Standing, a comedy special celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Improv comedy clubs, which is set to premiere November 7th. Top comics dropping in for short sets as part of that project included Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Bert Kreischer, Craig Robinson, Deon Cole, Fortune Feimster, Jeff Dunham, Kevin Nealon, Mark Normand, Jo Koy, and Whitney Cummings.
Linda Mendoza directed Verified Stand-Up, with Anne Harris serving as executive producer.
Previously seen on Disney+’s WandaVision and The Mandalorian,...
News of Netflix’s new stand-up series comes following its announcement of Improv: 60 And Still Standing, a comedy special celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Improv comedy clubs, which is set to premiere November 7th. Top comics dropping in for short sets as part of that project included Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Bert Kreischer, Craig Robinson, Deon Cole, Fortune Feimster, Jeff Dunham, Kevin Nealon, Mark Normand, Jo Koy, and Whitney Cummings.
Linda Mendoza directed Verified Stand-Up, with Anne Harris serving as executive producer.
Previously seen on Disney+’s WandaVision and The Mandalorian,...
- 10/23/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Subscription platform Patreon has acquired digital events platform Moment.
The platform, which allows creators to sell tickets to livestreamed events, launched in 2019 under the name Moment House. It has since been used by celebrities and brands such as Justin Bieber, Tame Impala, Kygo, Pod Save America and the Good For You podcast with Whitney Cummings.
Patreon said it plans to “integrate foundational elements” of Moment and the Patreon platforms to “enable creators and fans to have a seamless experience across our membership, digital commerce, and digital event products.” The terms of the deal with Patreon were not disclosed.
This follows Patreon’s rebranding of the platform last month, in which the company introduced new tools to allow all creators to gain community insights and publishing tools, rolled out a feature to all creators that allows them to sell individual videos, audio and downloadable files, and created chat rooms for creators and their communities,...
The platform, which allows creators to sell tickets to livestreamed events, launched in 2019 under the name Moment House. It has since been used by celebrities and brands such as Justin Bieber, Tame Impala, Kygo, Pod Save America and the Good For You podcast with Whitney Cummings.
Patreon said it plans to “integrate foundational elements” of Moment and the Patreon platforms to “enable creators and fans to have a seamless experience across our membership, digital commerce, and digital event products.” The terms of the deal with Patreon were not disclosed.
This follows Patreon’s rebranding of the platform last month, in which the company introduced new tools to allow all creators to gain community insights and publishing tools, rolled out a feature to all creators that allows them to sell individual videos, audio and downloadable files, and created chat rooms for creators and their communities,...
- 10/17/2023
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Netflix on Thursday morning unveiled Improv: 60 and Still Standing, a comedy special celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Improv comedy clubs, which will premiere globally on the streamer November 7th.
For six decades, The Improv has stood as a trailblazer in the realm of live comedy, serving as one of the primary platforms for both up-and-coming and veteran comedians. In honor of its anniversary, 10 globally acclaimed comedians will light up the stage in Hollywood for a special evening at The Improv, alongside never-before-seen archival footage from today’s household names.
The comics dropping in for short sets include Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Bert Kreischer, Craig Robinson, Deon Cole, Fortune Feimster, Jeff Dunham, Kevin Nealon, Mark Normand, Jo Koy, and Whitney Cummings. Among those featured in rare archival footage, who arrived at The Improv as “young newcomers,” per Improv CEO Robert Hartmann, and emerged as “major stars,” are Adam Sandler, Jerry Seinfeld,...
For six decades, The Improv has stood as a trailblazer in the realm of live comedy, serving as one of the primary platforms for both up-and-coming and veteran comedians. In honor of its anniversary, 10 globally acclaimed comedians will light up the stage in Hollywood for a special evening at The Improv, alongside never-before-seen archival footage from today’s household names.
The comics dropping in for short sets include Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Bert Kreischer, Craig Robinson, Deon Cole, Fortune Feimster, Jeff Dunham, Kevin Nealon, Mark Normand, Jo Koy, and Whitney Cummings. Among those featured in rare archival footage, who arrived at The Improv as “young newcomers,” per Improv CEO Robert Hartmann, and emerged as “major stars,” are Adam Sandler, Jerry Seinfeld,...
- 10/12/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
With the streaming bubble bursting and entertainment companies retooling their vision for the future of television, it seems like every new day yields a polarizing series cancellation. From viewership stats to marketing pitfalls and budgetary concerns, TV series are seeing the plug pulled at a seemingly faster rate than ever before — in some cases, after production has been completed and even before they’ve had a chance to air.
For example, after outcry over recently canned series like “1899,” “First Kill” and “Warrior Nun,” Netflix’s new co-ceos Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters said they have never canceled a “successful show.” Platforms like AMC, Starz, Showtime and HBO Max have pulled shows despite having the majority of filming finished or nearly done so. And for Hulu, journalists and audiences raised disappointment following the cancellation of “Reboot.”
At the same time, some shows across networks and streamers are coming to a close; conversely,...
For example, after outcry over recently canned series like “1899,” “First Kill” and “Warrior Nun,” Netflix’s new co-ceos Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters said they have never canceled a “successful show.” Platforms like AMC, Starz, Showtime and HBO Max have pulled shows despite having the majority of filming finished or nearly done so. And for Hulu, journalists and audiences raised disappointment following the cancellation of “Reboot.”
At the same time, some shows across networks and streamers are coming to a close; conversely,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Kast Media‘s shady dealings have earned it the ire of creators, and a lawsuit could soon follow. Investigative YouTuber Coffeezilla took a deep dive into Kast’s financials after comedian Theo Von claimed that the podcast network defrauded its partners out of $4 million.
The official website for Kast Media describes it as “one of the fastest growing and most exciting podcast networks and publishers in podcasting.” Kast built its library by making deals with comedians (including Von and Whitney Cummings), athletes (Brandon Schaub), and writers (Jim Cornette).
In July, word began to spread about Kast’s financial woes. Cornette revealed that the network owed him payments and was threatening to declare bankruptcy. Von threw fuel on the fire in September by raising his own nonpayment claims. He said that Kast owed its partners “up to $4 million” in total.
Just wanted to warn folks about @colinpthomson. This man defrauded our podcast and others.
The official website for Kast Media describes it as “one of the fastest growing and most exciting podcast networks and publishers in podcasting.” Kast built its library by making deals with comedians (including Von and Whitney Cummings), athletes (Brandon Schaub), and writers (Jim Cornette).
In July, word began to spread about Kast’s financial woes. Cornette revealed that the network owed him payments and was threatening to declare bankruptcy. Von threw fuel on the fire in September by raising his own nonpayment claims. He said that Kast owed its partners “up to $4 million” in total.
Just wanted to warn folks about @colinpthomson. This man defrauded our podcast and others.
- 9/20/2023
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Blac Chyna Net Worth: Where the Reality Star Is Now After Deactivating OnlyFans and Removing Fillers
OnlyFans was created back in 2016. Since its conception, the platform has majorly taken off. The streaming social media space revolves around users paying for private content.
Although it has become popular among sex workers, musicians, comedians, and many other stars have since joined in on the exclusive fun. Cardi B, Whitney Cummings, Bella Thorne, and The Real Housewives of New York City star Sonja Morgan are just a few to name.
Blac Chyna was another celebrity who was in the spotlight for joining OnlyFans. However, since deactivating her account, many wonder where she is and just exactly how much the star’s net worth is valued.
Blac Chyna net worth
At the moment, Blac Chyna‘s net worth is valued at 5 million dollars. Although it is a very impressive number reported by Celebrity Net Worth, many of her fans and followers may be surprised it actually isn’t higher.
Blac...
Although it has become popular among sex workers, musicians, comedians, and many other stars have since joined in on the exclusive fun. Cardi B, Whitney Cummings, Bella Thorne, and The Real Housewives of New York City star Sonja Morgan are just a few to name.
Blac Chyna was another celebrity who was in the spotlight for joining OnlyFans. However, since deactivating her account, many wonder where she is and just exactly how much the star’s net worth is valued.
Blac Chyna net worth
At the moment, Blac Chyna‘s net worth is valued at 5 million dollars. Although it is a very impressive number reported by Celebrity Net Worth, many of her fans and followers may be surprised it actually isn’t higher.
Blac...
- 9/17/2023
- by Suse Forrest
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Byron Allen’s ‘Comics Unleashed’ Joins CBS’ Fall Late Night Lineup For Limited Run (TV News Roundup)
“Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen” has been acquired by CBS to temporarily take over the 12:37 a.m. timeslot vacated by “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” That timeslot will eventually be replaced with a new version of the former Comedy Central series “@midnight” — but after the Hollywood strikes are resolved. For now, “Comics Unleashed” will fill the slot in a limited run with nightly airings beginning on Monday, Sept. 18, the network announced Monday.
The round-style comedy talk show features Allen speaking with a panel of rotating comedians, including Sebastian Maniscalco, Tiffany Haddish, Gabriel Iglesias, Cedric the Entertainer, Howie Mandel, Leslie Jones, Wayne Brady, Roy Wood, Jr., Whitney Cummings, Jb Smoove, Billy Gardell, Margaret Cho, Brad Garrett, Sheryl Underwood, Adam Carolla, Gina Yashere, Dane Cook, Sinbad, George Wallace, Caroline Rhea, Tommy Davidson, David Alan Grier, Kevin Hart, Chelsea Handler, Katt Williams, Dennis Miller, Jamie Kennedy, Iliza Shlesinger, Jon Lovitz,...
The round-style comedy talk show features Allen speaking with a panel of rotating comedians, including Sebastian Maniscalco, Tiffany Haddish, Gabriel Iglesias, Cedric the Entertainer, Howie Mandel, Leslie Jones, Wayne Brady, Roy Wood, Jr., Whitney Cummings, Jb Smoove, Billy Gardell, Margaret Cho, Brad Garrett, Sheryl Underwood, Adam Carolla, Gina Yashere, Dane Cook, Sinbad, George Wallace, Caroline Rhea, Tommy Davidson, David Alan Grier, Kevin Hart, Chelsea Handler, Katt Williams, Dennis Miller, Jamie Kennedy, Iliza Shlesinger, Jon Lovitz,...
- 9/12/2023
- by McKinley Franklin
- Variety Film + TV
Long-running syndicated comedy talk show Comics Unleashed With Byron Allen is joining the CBS fall late-night lineup for a limited run during the strikes. The show will air nightly with two back-to-back episodes each night beginning Monday, September 18 from 12:37-1:37 Am, Et/Pt following repeats of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on the CBS network and streaming on Paramount+. The Late Late Show formerly aired in the timeslot. All late-night shows have been airing repeats since the strikes began.
The round-table style comedy talk show, featuring a rotating panel of comedians, is hosted by Allen and features comedians such as Sebastian Maniscalco, Tiffany Haddish, Gabriel Iglesias, Cedric the Entertainer, Howie Mandel, Leslie Jones, Wayne Brady, Roy Wood, Jr., Whitney Cummings, Jb Smoove, Billy Gardell, Margaret Cho, Brad Garrett, Sheryl Underwood, Adam Carolla, Gina Yashere, Dane Cook, Sinbad, George Wallace, Caroline Rhea, Tommy Davidson, David Alan Grier, Kevin Hart,...
The round-table style comedy talk show, featuring a rotating panel of comedians, is hosted by Allen and features comedians such as Sebastian Maniscalco, Tiffany Haddish, Gabriel Iglesias, Cedric the Entertainer, Howie Mandel, Leslie Jones, Wayne Brady, Roy Wood, Jr., Whitney Cummings, Jb Smoove, Billy Gardell, Margaret Cho, Brad Garrett, Sheryl Underwood, Adam Carolla, Gina Yashere, Dane Cook, Sinbad, George Wallace, Caroline Rhea, Tommy Davidson, David Alan Grier, Kevin Hart,...
- 9/11/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS is boosting its late-night strike programming with reruns and never-before-seen episodes of “Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen,” the network announced on Monday.
Back-to-back episodes will begin a limited run Monday, Sept. 18, at (12:37-1:37 a.m, Et/Pt on CBS. The new-to-viewers installments which were produced before 2023, make up nearly half of the broadcast network run, a rep for the show told TheWrap.
“’Comics Unleashed’ is a true passion for me, simply because this world can never have enough laughter,” said Allen, the founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group, in a statement. “I created this show so that the best comedians can all come together and bring nonstop laughter.”
Among the many comedians who stopped in to the roundtable style talk show were Tiffany Haddish, Gabriel Iglesias, Cedric the Entertainer, Howie Mandel, Leslie Jones, Wayne Brady, Roy Wood Jr., Whitney Cummings, Jb Smoove, Billy Gardell, Margaret Cho,...
Back-to-back episodes will begin a limited run Monday, Sept. 18, at (12:37-1:37 a.m, Et/Pt on CBS. The new-to-viewers installments which were produced before 2023, make up nearly half of the broadcast network run, a rep for the show told TheWrap.
“’Comics Unleashed’ is a true passion for me, simply because this world can never have enough laughter,” said Allen, the founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group, in a statement. “I created this show so that the best comedians can all come together and bring nonstop laughter.”
Among the many comedians who stopped in to the roundtable style talk show were Tiffany Haddish, Gabriel Iglesias, Cedric the Entertainer, Howie Mandel, Leslie Jones, Wayne Brady, Roy Wood Jr., Whitney Cummings, Jb Smoove, Billy Gardell, Margaret Cho,...
- 9/11/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
CBS will shore up its late night roster in the fall with an assist from Byron Allen.
The media mogul’s long-running syndicated show Comics Unleashed — which Allen also hosts — will follow repeats of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert beginning Sept. 18 for what the network says is a “limited run.” CBS will air two episodes per night at 12:37 a.m. Et/Pt, in the spot formerly occupied by The Late Late Show.
Network late night shows have all been dark since the Writers Guild of America strike began in May.
“Comics Unleashed is a true passion for me, simply because this world can never have enough laughter,” said Allen, founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group. “I created this show so that the best comedians can all come together and bring nonstop laughter.”
Comics Unleashed has aired in broadcast syndication since 2006. Allen hosts a roundtable discussion with...
The media mogul’s long-running syndicated show Comics Unleashed — which Allen also hosts — will follow repeats of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert beginning Sept. 18 for what the network says is a “limited run.” CBS will air two episodes per night at 12:37 a.m. Et/Pt, in the spot formerly occupied by The Late Late Show.
Network late night shows have all been dark since the Writers Guild of America strike began in May.
“Comics Unleashed is a true passion for me, simply because this world can never have enough laughter,” said Allen, founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group. “I created this show so that the best comedians can all come together and bring nonstop laughter.”
Comics Unleashed has aired in broadcast syndication since 2006. Allen hosts a roundtable discussion with...
- 9/11/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Today, LiveRead.io announced the launch of its pioneering order management ad-tech platform for podcast creators and networks, brands, and advertising agencies. The software integrates a number of processes into a centralized database to simplify every aspect of video and audio podcast advertising thus boosting efficiency, lowering operating costs and reducing errors.
One case for a mid-size podcast network demonstrated that LiveRead decreased time spent on accounts receivable and accounts payable by 88%. LiveRead also identified and prevented errors totaling 1.67% of the company’s annual revenue. This resulted in an Roi of 453.33%, and this figure doesn’t even include the time saved on administrative tasks through the platform.
“LiveRead has simplified all of our campaign management pain points. It’s super intuitive and easy to use,” said Jamiel Hibbert, Head of Partnerships at Flagrant Media Group.
LiveRead’s comprehensive offering streamlines creating media plans and insertion orders, automates ad copy delivery...
One case for a mid-size podcast network demonstrated that LiveRead decreased time spent on accounts receivable and accounts payable by 88%. LiveRead also identified and prevented errors totaling 1.67% of the company’s annual revenue. This resulted in an Roi of 453.33%, and this figure doesn’t even include the time saved on administrative tasks through the platform.
“LiveRead has simplified all of our campaign management pain points. It’s super intuitive and easy to use,” said Jamiel Hibbert, Head of Partnerships at Flagrant Media Group.
LiveRead’s comprehensive offering streamlines creating media plans and insertion orders, automates ad copy delivery...
- 8/24/2023
- Podnews.net
The exceptionally gifted stand-up comedian, Whitney Cummings, has also found success as an actress, writer, producer, director, and podcaster. As a comedian, performing observational comedy has endeared her to her ever-growing audiences. Unsurprisingly, she was listed among Variety‘s 2007 Top Ten Comics to Watch. Behind the scenes, Cummings is often hailed as a hard worker, combining stand-up, acting, producing, and podcasting. She’s one of a few female stand-up comedians who have maintained relative success over the years. Being consistent and successful hasn’t been easy, as she has had to fight her way through several obstacles and naysayers. Here are 8...
- 8/20/2023
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
Bill Burr and Al Madrigal’s All Things Comedy has elevated Russell Weissman to Chief Operating Officer of the expanding production company and podcast network. Weissman will lead audience strategy and oversee distribution, sales, business development, and podcasts. He will also support the founders and development teams with their expanding opportunities in film and television projects and he will step into an observer role of the Board with All Things Comedy.
“For the past six years, Russell Weissman has been a great partner in the strategy and growth of All Things Comedy,” stated Atc President and CEO, Mike Bertolina. “As his role has grown, and his impact felt on so many facets of our business, it became clear that promoting him to COO was warranted and commensurate with his responsibilities. I look forward to building further with him in this next phase of the business.”
“Not only has Russell become...
“For the past six years, Russell Weissman has been a great partner in the strategy and growth of All Things Comedy,” stated Atc President and CEO, Mike Bertolina. “As his role has grown, and his impact felt on so many facets of our business, it became clear that promoting him to COO was warranted and commensurate with his responsibilities. I look forward to building further with him in this next phase of the business.”
“Not only has Russell become...
- 6/27/2023
- Podnews.net
Exclusive: Russell Weissman has been upped to Chief Operating Officer at All Things Comedy, the prolific production company and podcast network founded by comics Bill Burr and Al Madrigal.
In his new role, Weissman will lead audience strategy and oversee distribution, sales, business development and podcasts. He will also support the founders and development teams as they expand their work in film and TV and step into an observer role vis-à-vis the company’s Board.
An executive with extensive knowledge of both digital and traditional entertainment ecosystems, Weissman joined Atc as VP of Audience Strategy & Marketing in 2017, focusing to this point on audience growth, marketing and digital strategy. Over the years, his role has evolved as he’s looked to scale the business by building company infrastructure, strategic partnerships and new revenue streams.
“For the past six years, Russell Weissman has been a great partner in the strategy and growth of All Things Comedy,...
In his new role, Weissman will lead audience strategy and oversee distribution, sales, business development and podcasts. He will also support the founders and development teams as they expand their work in film and TV and step into an observer role vis-à-vis the company’s Board.
An executive with extensive knowledge of both digital and traditional entertainment ecosystems, Weissman joined Atc as VP of Audience Strategy & Marketing in 2017, focusing to this point on audience growth, marketing and digital strategy. Over the years, his role has evolved as he’s looked to scale the business by building company infrastructure, strategic partnerships and new revenue streams.
“For the past six years, Russell Weissman has been a great partner in the strategy and growth of All Things Comedy,...
- 6/26/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Whitney Cummings is expecting her first child.
The comedian took to Instagram to share the news with her followers, sharing some photos of herself cavorting in a shallow pool with her dog, with her bare belly on display.
Read More: Whitney Cummings Hit With Backlash After Weighing In On Joe Rogan-Spotify Controversy
“In these pix I am with child. And there’s a baby in me too,” she joked in the caption.
“Human pup coming December,” Cummings added, assuring fans that she would be appearing on all her scheduled stand-up comedy shows. “All your dates in 2023 still happening I just may fall over a couple times,” she quipped.
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She also shared a few more pics in Instagram Stories, including one of a recent sonogram of her unborn baby.
“My baby is already holding a microphone? Lort,...
The comedian took to Instagram to share the news with her followers, sharing some photos of herself cavorting in a shallow pool with her dog, with her bare belly on display.
Read More: Whitney Cummings Hit With Backlash After Weighing In On Joe Rogan-Spotify Controversy
“In these pix I am with child. And there’s a baby in me too,” she joked in the caption.
“Human pup coming December,” Cummings added, assuring fans that she would be appearing on all her scheduled stand-up comedy shows. “All your dates in 2023 still happening I just may fall over a couple times,” she quipped.
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She also shared a few more pics in Instagram Stories, including one of a recent sonogram of her unborn baby.
“My baby is already holding a microphone? Lort,...
- 6/20/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
This year’s first-round Primetime Emmy nominations ballot includes a total of 51 Best Limited Series hopefuls. This is down from 2022’s unusually high total of 61, yet still much higher than 2021’s 37, 2020’s 41, and 2019’s 35.
All 20,000 plus voting members of the TV academy have until June 26 to cast their 2023 Emmy Awards nominations ballots for programs. Unlike the Oscars, voters for the Emmys do not rank their choices and nominees are determined by a simple tally. After six years of not having to limit their choices in any categories, members’ selections can now not be greater than the number of eventual nominations for a given award, which, in this case, will be five.
Unlike comedy and drama series, which simply appear on the ballot by name, the limited series submissions include plot descriptions and cast lists. Which of the shows listed below do you think will land in the final lineup on...
All 20,000 plus voting members of the TV academy have until June 26 to cast their 2023 Emmy Awards nominations ballots for programs. Unlike the Oscars, voters for the Emmys do not rank their choices and nominees are determined by a simple tally. After six years of not having to limit their choices in any categories, members’ selections can now not be greater than the number of eventual nominations for a given award, which, in this case, will be five.
Unlike comedy and drama series, which simply appear on the ballot by name, the limited series submissions include plot descriptions and cast lists. Which of the shows listed below do you think will land in the final lineup on...
- 6/17/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Anna Delvey, who falsely claimed she was a wealthy German heiress and scammed approximately $275,000 from donors, is being sued by ex-lawyer, Audrey Thomas, for unpaid legal fees of over $150,000.
Delvey’s story inspired the Netflix series, Inventing Anna.
The suit comes just as the 32-year-old has launched her new podcast, The Anna Delvey Show. The first two guests were comedian Whitney Cummings and rock star Julia Cumming.
Delvey, whose real name is Anna Sorokin, started posing as a German heiress after she settled down in the Big Apple in 2013.
She bounced around different hotels, ignoring the bills, defrauding wealthy socialites and duping multiple banks.
It was not until October 2017 that Sorokin was finally arrested during a sting operation and was found guilty of eight charges in 2019. She was sentenced to four to 12 years in prison, fined $24,000 and ordered to pay restitution of about $199,000. The court has estimated that she has stolen around $275,000 throughout the years.
Delvey’s story inspired the Netflix series, Inventing Anna.
The suit comes just as the 32-year-old has launched her new podcast, The Anna Delvey Show. The first two guests were comedian Whitney Cummings and rock star Julia Cumming.
Delvey, whose real name is Anna Sorokin, started posing as a German heiress after she settled down in the Big Apple in 2013.
She bounced around different hotels, ignoring the bills, defrauding wealthy socialites and duping multiple banks.
It was not until October 2017 that Sorokin was finally arrested during a sting operation and was found guilty of eight charges in 2019. She was sentenced to four to 12 years in prison, fined $24,000 and ordered to pay restitution of about $199,000. The court has estimated that she has stolen around $275,000 throughout the years.
- 6/15/2023
- by River Zhang
- Uinterview
From Inventing Anna to a newly invented career. On Tuesday, Anna Delvey — the convicted fraudster and fake socialite who served as inspiration for Netflix’s Inventing Anna — announced that she’ll be releasing a weekly podcast and a debut single.
Delvey, who’s currently on house arrest, will work with podcast company Audio Up on The Anna Delvey Show, a new project which will feature interviews with the likes of Emily Ratajkowski, Julia Fox, Julia Cumming, Jeremy Harris, and Whitney Cummings.
Given her legal status and house arrest, the project...
Delvey, who’s currently on house arrest, will work with podcast company Audio Up on The Anna Delvey Show, a new project which will feature interviews with the likes of Emily Ratajkowski, Julia Fox, Julia Cumming, Jeremy Harris, and Whitney Cummings.
Given her legal status and house arrest, the project...
- 5/30/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
House arrest isn’t stopping disgraced faux-heiress Anna Delvey from entering the podcast business.
Delvey, real name Anna Sorokin, the criminal con artist who inspired the Emmy-nominated Netflix series “Inventing Anna”, is gearing up for a big entrepreneurial stint as she focuses her ambitions on podcasts and music.
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The Russia-born swindler is linking up with Audio Up, a music studio and podcast network based in Los Angeles, for her new project, titled “The Anna Delvey Show”, which is planning to feature big-name guests, including fellow podcaster Whitney Cummings, fashion enigma Julia Fox, and runway model Emily Ratajkowski.
The podcast will revolve around themes of right and wrong, discussing what it means to be a rulebreaker in 2023, given Sorokin’s status as a criminal who illegally frauded $200,000 from banks and socialites in New York City between 2013 and 2017. She will...
Delvey, real name Anna Sorokin, the criminal con artist who inspired the Emmy-nominated Netflix series “Inventing Anna”, is gearing up for a big entrepreneurial stint as she focuses her ambitions on podcasts and music.
Read More: NYC Officials Condemn Part Of Anna Delvey’s Manhattan Apartment
The Russia-born swindler is linking up with Audio Up, a music studio and podcast network based in Los Angeles, for her new project, titled “The Anna Delvey Show”, which is planning to feature big-name guests, including fellow podcaster Whitney Cummings, fashion enigma Julia Fox, and runway model Emily Ratajkowski.
The podcast will revolve around themes of right and wrong, discussing what it means to be a rulebreaker in 2023, given Sorokin’s status as a criminal who illegally frauded $200,000 from banks and socialites in New York City between 2013 and 2017. She will...
- 5/30/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Exclusive: Anna Delvey, the fake heiress who was the inspiration behind Shonda Rhimes’ Netflix series Inventing Anna, is getting into the podcast business.
Delvey, who is currently under house arrest after being convicted of a series of crimes including attempted grand larceny, is launching a weekly podcast series – The Anna Delvey Show.
She has teamed up with Audio Up, the company behind The Playboy Interview, and Sean Glass’ Reunion Audio on the project.
The series will feature guests including Julia Cumming, Whitney Cummings, Julia Fox, Jeremy Harris, Emily Ratajkowski and Kenny Schachter. Listen to the trailer below.
It will be recorded from Delvey’s East Village apartment given her house arrest. Delvey and her guests will discuss traditional concepts of right and wrong while unpacking what it means to be a rule breaker in 2023.
Delvey will also use the podcast to debut her first single, featuring original words and lyrics...
Delvey, who is currently under house arrest after being convicted of a series of crimes including attempted grand larceny, is launching a weekly podcast series – The Anna Delvey Show.
She has teamed up with Audio Up, the company behind The Playboy Interview, and Sean Glass’ Reunion Audio on the project.
The series will feature guests including Julia Cumming, Whitney Cummings, Julia Fox, Jeremy Harris, Emily Ratajkowski and Kenny Schachter. Listen to the trailer below.
It will be recorded from Delvey’s East Village apartment given her house arrest. Delvey and her guests will discuss traditional concepts of right and wrong while unpacking what it means to be a rule breaker in 2023.
Delvey will also use the podcast to debut her first single, featuring original words and lyrics...
- 5/30/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Thanks to the success of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and its spinoffs, drag has hit the mainstream in recent years — and at the same time, is under attack in the U.S., with several Republican-run states having introduced legislation to ban drag while scaling back hard-fought Lgbtqia+ rights.
Queens throughout America are fighting back, and have assembled a star-studded array of talent to participate in the “Drag Isn’t Dangerous” telethon, set to stream live at DragIsntDangerous.com on Sunday, May 7.
“According to the ACLU, there are currently 467 bills in the United States legislature targeting the Lgbtqia+ community,” notes the telethon’s website.
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“This proposed legislation is a direct attempt to force the Lgbtqia+ community, particularly transgender and non-binary individuals, back into the closet, and the number of bills is growing exponentially by the week,...
Queens throughout America are fighting back, and have assembled a star-studded array of talent to participate in the “Drag Isn’t Dangerous” telethon, set to stream live at DragIsntDangerous.com on Sunday, May 7.
“According to the ACLU, there are currently 467 bills in the United States legislature targeting the Lgbtqia+ community,” notes the telethon’s website.
Read More: Drag Sensation Sasha Velour Talks Meeting Dua Lipa, How Anxiety Fuels Performance & More
“This proposed legislation is a direct attempt to force the Lgbtqia+ community, particularly transgender and non-binary individuals, back into the closet, and the number of bills is growing exponentially by the week,...
- 5/7/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Charlize Theron, Melissa McCarthy, and Billy Eichner are among the Hollywood stars appearing in an online telethon Sunday that seeks to raise funds for LGBTQ+ causes and drag queens.
The event, “Drag Isn’t Dangerous,” starts Sunday, at 7 p.m. Et at dragisntdangerous.com. Tickets are $20 and available at the site. The drag stars and allies will perform in a mix of live and pre-taped appearances
Scheduled are Bob the Drag Queen, Jinkx Monsoon, Trixie Mattel, Peppermint, Eureka O’Hara, Divina De Campo.
In addition to Theron, McCarthy, and Billy Eichner, appearances are scheduled from Ali Wong, Adam Lambert, Amy Schumer, Jesse Eisenberg, Leslie Jones,...
The event, “Drag Isn’t Dangerous,” starts Sunday, at 7 p.m. Et at dragisntdangerous.com. Tickets are $20 and available at the site. The drag stars and allies will perform in a mix of live and pre-taped appearances
Scheduled are Bob the Drag Queen, Jinkx Monsoon, Trixie Mattel, Peppermint, Eureka O’Hara, Divina De Campo.
In addition to Theron, McCarthy, and Billy Eichner, appearances are scheduled from Ali Wong, Adam Lambert, Amy Schumer, Jesse Eisenberg, Leslie Jones,...
- 5/6/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Chelsea Handler is standing with the WGA strike — “obviously.” The comedian told TheWrap as much during an interview promoting her “Little Big Bitch” comedy tour, which will see Handler headlining the the Red Rocks Amphitheater near Denver on May 10 for SeriesFest.
“Obviously, I stand with the writers, absolutely, and the WGA,” Handler said. “It’s unfortunate that it has to come to this.”
To Handler, sharing profits and offering better deals to writers seems like an “obvious move” for large corporations that “make tons of money.”
“The trickle-down economics don’t necessarily work. So I think it’s the only fair thing to do, and hopefully it’ll be over sooner than later,” Handler said.
The actor and writer also spoke about potentially taking over “The Daily Show” after Trevor Noah left the late-night show in December. Comedy Central has since cycled through guest hosts on a weekly basis, with Handler hosting in February.
“Obviously, I stand with the writers, absolutely, and the WGA,” Handler said. “It’s unfortunate that it has to come to this.”
To Handler, sharing profits and offering better deals to writers seems like an “obvious move” for large corporations that “make tons of money.”
“The trickle-down economics don’t necessarily work. So I think it’s the only fair thing to do, and hopefully it’ll be over sooner than later,” Handler said.
The actor and writer also spoke about potentially taking over “The Daily Show” after Trevor Noah left the late-night show in December. Comedy Central has since cycled through guest hosts on a weekly basis, with Handler hosting in February.
- 5/4/2023
- by Kayla Cobb and Emily Vogel
- The Wrap
Hey, "Jimmy Kimmel Live" fans. We're back on here with some unfortunate, bad news for you guys tonight because the ABC people are not delivering a new episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight, April 28, 2023. That's right, guys. They're letting Jimmy off with just four episodes this week. That's usually the way it plays out for him though. So, it's not really anything new. However, on occasion, he does throw in a Friday night show. This obviously isn't one of those occasions. Anyways, ABC is still going to air a repeat episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight. They're re-airing the one that originally aired back on April 20, 2023. It featured: actor Jake Gyllenhaal, comedian Whitney Cummings and a musical performance by American indie rock supergroup Boygenius. If any of you guys happened to have missed that particular repeat episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, or if you just wouldn't mind watching it again,...
- 4/29/2023
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
The Atx TV Festival has added additional programming for this year’s festival, taking place June 1-4 in Austin, Texas.
New programming announced Thursday includes a conversation between Tiny Beautiful Things creator, showrunner and executive producer Liz Tigelaar and author and executive producer Cheryl Strayed discussing collaborating on the adaptation and bringing the limited series to life.
Whitney Cummings and Betsy Brandt will moderate a panel with Accused showrunner and executive producer Howard Gordon where they will discuss adapting the series and the show’s explorations of ordinary people navigating extraordinary situations.
Other panels will also include conversations between Andor‘s creator Tony Gilroy and writer Beau Willimon on the series’ first season, HouseBroken team Gabrielle Allan and Jennifer Crittenden and voice actors Tim Simons and Clea DuVall discussing the Fox comedy, the grown-ish team and castmembers Marcus Scribner, Trevor Jackson and Diggy Simmons giving a first look at season...
New programming announced Thursday includes a conversation between Tiny Beautiful Things creator, showrunner and executive producer Liz Tigelaar and author and executive producer Cheryl Strayed discussing collaborating on the adaptation and bringing the limited series to life.
Whitney Cummings and Betsy Brandt will moderate a panel with Accused showrunner and executive producer Howard Gordon where they will discuss adapting the series and the show’s explorations of ordinary people navigating extraordinary situations.
Other panels will also include conversations between Andor‘s creator Tony Gilroy and writer Beau Willimon on the series’ first season, HouseBroken team Gabrielle Allan and Jennifer Crittenden and voice actors Tim Simons and Clea DuVall discussing the Fox comedy, the grown-ish team and castmembers Marcus Scribner, Trevor Jackson and Diggy Simmons giving a first look at season...
- 4/27/2023
- by Lexy Perez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Atx TV Festival is unveiling additional programming for Season 12 of the festival, which is slated to take place June 1 through June 4 in Austin, Texas. Among the panels and presentations fans can look forward to are “Women of Outlander,” held June 1, on World Outlander Day, the presentation will feature stars Caitriona Balfe and Sophie Skelton alongside executive producers Maril Davis and Toni Graphia. And don’t miss a special one-on-one conversation about Andor between creator and executive producer Tony Gilroy and his fellow writer Beau Willimon as they reflect on Season 1. And HouseBroken‘s voice stars Tim Simons and co-creator Clea DuVall will join co-creators and executive producers Gabrielle Allan and Jennifer Crittenden for a talk about their animated Fox comedy. Also on had are stars of Fox’s Accused, Whitney Cummings and Betsy Brandt who will join showrunner and executive producer Howard Gordon for a conversation about adapting the series for an American audience.
- 4/27/2023
- TV Insider
This June’s Atx Festival now literally and officially has something for everyone, with the addition of another 10 panels to its already-robust line-up.
The latest additions, announced Thursday, include an Andor panel with creator/writer/executive producer Tony Gilroy and writer Beau Willimon (Now Cancelled), a Mayans Mc farewell Q&a with co-creator/showrunner/executive producer/writer/director Elgin James and cast members Jd Pardo, Clayton Cardenas, Emilio Rivera, Sarah Bolger and Jr Bourne, and a Season 2 From discussion with star Harold Perrineau and director/executive producer Jack Bender.
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The latest additions, announced Thursday, include an Andor panel with creator/writer/executive producer Tony Gilroy and writer Beau Willimon (Now Cancelled), a Mayans Mc farewell Q&a with co-creator/showrunner/executive producer/writer/director Elgin James and cast members Jd Pardo, Clayton Cardenas, Emilio Rivera, Sarah Bolger and Jr Bourne, and a Season 2 From discussion with star Harold Perrineau and director/executive producer Jack Bender.
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- 4/27/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
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