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  1. Check Out the New Trailer for Bill Hader’s HBO Series ‘Barry’Bill Hader heads to HBO next month with his very own show, Barry, and the network recently dropped a new trailer. Ordered to series back in […]
  2. This Week in Comedy Podcasts: ‘R U Talkin’ R.E.M. RE: ME?’The comedy podcast universe is ever expanding, not unlike the universe universe. We’re here to make it a bit smaller, a bit more manageable. […]
  3. Comedy Central Renews ‘Drunk History’ for a Sixth SeasonMore Drunk History is in the works. Comedy Central just announced it’s handed out a 16-episode renewal to Derek Waters and Jeremy Konner’s […]
  4. Michelle Wolf Will Host This Year’s White House Correspondents’ DinnerMichelle Wolf is having a very busy 2018 – in addition to landing a weekly late night series at Netflix, she also just landed the toughest […]
  5. The New Season of ‘The Standups’ Premieres on Netflix Next MonthLast year, Netflix revealed the lineup of the second season of its half-hour standup series The Standups, and now the next batch of episodes […]
  6. Gad Elmaleh Lives the ‘American Dream’ in the Trailer for His Netflix […]Gad Elmaleh’s second Netflix standup special debuts next month, and the streaming network recently released a trailer. Titled Gad Elmaleh: […]
  7. NBC Renews ‘Superstore’ for a Fourth SeasonMore Superstore is in the works. According to The Hollywood Reporter, NBC has officially renewed the America Ferrera-starring series for a […]
  8. Here’s the Trailer for Judd Apatow’s HBO Documentary ‘The Zen Diaries of […]Today, HBO released the first trailer for Judd Apatow’s two-part, four-hour Garry Shandling documentary, titled The Zen Diaries of Garry […]
  9. IFC’s ‘Brockmire’ Heads to New Orleans in the Season 2 TrailerIFC’s Brockmire returns with a brand new season in April, and today the network dropped a trailer. Renewed ahead of its season 1 premiere last […]
  10. Sasheer Zamata and Sean Kleier to Star in NBC Comedy Pilot ‘So Close’Saturday Night Live alum Sasheer Zamata has a new TV project in the works. Deadline reports that Zamata and Sean Kleier (Odd Mom Out) have […]
  11. The Duplass Brothers Land a Four-Movie Deal with NetflixJay and Mark Duplass have four movies in the works at Netflix. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the duo has landed a four-picture deal with […]
  12. Check Out the Season 5 Trailer for HBO’s ‘Silicon Valley’The new season of Silicon Valley now has a full trailer, and it’s got it all: a bunch of dogs, a bear, a secret message, and Andy Daly. Renewed […]
  13. Jordan Klepper Chats with Parkland Mass Shooting Survivors Carly Novell […]Here’s a clip from last night’s Opposition, where Jordan Klepper talks with Carly Novell and Delaney Tarr, two seniors and shooting survivors […]
  14. Freeform Orders ‘Girls Code’ Comedy Pilot Directed by Paul FeigPaul Feig is directing a comedy pilot in the works at Freeform. The network announced today that it’s given a pilot order to Girls Code, which […]
  15. Sterling K. Brown and Bill Hader to Host ‘SNL’ Next MonthSaturday Night Live just revealed two more hosts for this season. First up is Sterling K. Brown, who will make his hosting debut on March 10th […]
  16. Paul Rudd Appears on ‘The Tonight Show’s First Five-Minute Episode of the […]Due to NBC’s Winter Olympics coverage, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is cramming this week’s episodes into quick, five-minute clips […]
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    Head to Atlantic City for a ‘Guys Day’ with Conner O’Malley and Carmen […]Frequent collaborators Conner O’Malley and Carmen Chrisopher are back with a brand new video today. Titled Guys Day, the short follows two […]
  18. John Oliver Calls Trump “a Comedy Graveyard Where Laughter Goes to Die”Last Week Tonight with John Oliver finally returned to HBO last night, and Oliver devoted most of the episode to exploring the many ways Trump […]
  19. The Catholic League Wages War with Comedy Central’s ‘Corporate’ and […]The Catholic League has a bone to pick with Comedy Central – particularly Jake Weisman, Matt Ingebretson, and Pat Bishop’s new series […]
  20. Here’s Your First Look at TBS’s ‘The Last O.G.’ Starring Tracy Morgan, […]It’s been a long time coming, but the debut of the Jordan Peele-produced comedy starring Tracy Morgan, The Last O.G., is almost here. TBS just […]
  21. Kat Dennings to Star in an ABC Comedy Pilot Based on ‘How May We Hate You?’A TV adaptation of Anna Drezen and Todd Dakotah Briscoe’s book How May We Hate You? is getting a second chance on another network. According to […]
  22. Jimmy Kimmel Calls on Trump and the GOP to Pass Gun Control Laws: ‘Do […]Here’s a clip from last night’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, where Kimmel reflects on the horrific high school shooting in Florida earlier this week and […]
  23. Comedy Dynamics to Release Six New Standup Specials from Louie Anderson, […]Comedy Dynamics has six new standup specials in the works it’s calling “the ‘90s comedian six-pack.” The specials were taped at the Palace […]
  24. This Week in Comedy Podcasts: A Very Special Episode of Nicole Byer’s ‘Why […]The comedy podcast universe is ever expanding, not unlike the universe universe. We’re here to make it a bit smaller, a bit more manageable. […]
  25. John Early Officiated Amy Schumer’s Wedding This Week in Character as VickyToday, Amy Schumer confirmed reports that she married her boyfriend Chris Fischer earlier this week, and her Instagram posts today revealed […]
  26. Marlon Wayans Calls Trump “the Flavor Flav of White People” in the Trailer […]Marlon Wayans heads to Netflix later this month with a new standup special. Titled Marlon Wayans: Woke-ish, the special was ordered by the […]
  27. NBC Orders ‘Bright Futures’ Comedy Pilot from Kenya BarrisBlack-ish creator Kenya Barris now has two comedy pilots in the works. According to The Hollywood Reporter, NBC has ordered a single-cam pilot […]
  28. Netflix Cancels ‘Disjointed’ After One SeasonNot long after renewing Grace and Frankie, Netflix has now announced a cancellation. TVLine reports that the streaming network has canceled the […]
  29. Netflix Renews ‘Grace and Frankie’ for a Fifth SeasonGrace and Frankie isn’t going anywhere. According to The Wrap, Netflix has handed out a season 5 renewal to the Jane Fonda and Lily […]
  30. TBS Orders ‘Twenties’ Comedy Pilot from Lena WaitheMaster of None writer and The Chi creator Lena Waithe has a comedy project in the works at TBS. Deadline reports that the network has given a […]
  31. Here’s the Trailer for the Third and Final Season of Netflix’s ‘Love’As is the tradition, Netflix is celebrating Valentine’s Day today by releasing the trailer for the new season of Love. The Judd Apatow, Lesley […]
  32. Tom Green Looks Back on His Time as a ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ on ‘This Is […]Here’s a clip from week’s episode of This Is Not Happening, titled “Famous,” where Tom Green looks back on his time as a contestant alongside […]
  33. Season 4 of ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ Premieres on Netflix in MayThe fourth season of Netflix’s Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt now has a premiere date. The show, which was renewed back in July 2017, will return in […]
  34. iO West Is Shutting Down Next WeekiO West, the Los Angeles branch of Chicago’s iO Theater (formerly ImprovOlympic) founded by Del Close and Charna Halpern, is closing its doors […]
  35. The Lonely Island, Amy Schumer, Jon Stewart, and Many More Are Headed to […]Comedy Central’s Clusterfest returns to San Francisco this year, and today the lineup for the 3-day event was announced. Headliners for the […]
  36. Tiffany Haddish and Melissa McCarthy to Star in Mob Drama ‘The Kitchen’Tiffany Haddish and Melissa McCarthy are starring in a movie together. Variety reports that the two will star in a drama from New Line and DC […]
  37. Netflix to Release Chris Rock’s New Standup Special ‘Tamborine’ TomorrowNetflix just revealed a big surprise it has in store for Valentine’s Day. The streaming network will debut a brand new standup special from […]
  38. Comedy Central Developing ‘Re-Established’ Series from Roy Wood Jr., […]The Daily Show’s Roy Wood Jr. might get his own Comedy Central series. According to Deadline, the network is developing a half-hour comedy from […]
  39. Regina Hall, Casey Wilson, Paul Scheer, and More Join Showtime Pilot ‘Ball […]Showtime’s comedy pilot Ball Street is rounding out its cast. The network announced today that Casey Wilson, Regina Hall, Paul Scheer, Kurt […]
  40. Netflix Adds a Weekly Late Night Show Hosted by Michelle WolfAfter working on Late Night with Seth Meyers and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Michelle Wolf is now getting a late night show of her own. […]
  41. Conan O’Brien Is in Italy Filming His Next ‘Conan Without Borders’ SpecialLess than a month after his trip to Haiti, Conan O’Brien is already filming another remote special for his TBS show. O’Brien announced earlier […]
  42. Chris D’Elia Announces ‘Follow the Leader’ Tour DatesChris D’Elia just announced a bunch of standup tour dates. Titled Follow the Leader, the tour makes stops in Orlando, Charleston, Nashville, […]
  43. ‘Veep,’ ‘BoJack Horseman,’ ‘Last Week Tonight,’ and More Win 2018 WGA […]The 2018 Writers Guild Awards were handed out in New York and Los Angeles last night, and when it comes to this year’s comedy nominees, Veep, […]
  44. Comedy Central Renews ‘Tosh.0’ for Three More SeasonsDaniel Tosh isn’t leaving Comedy Central anytime soon. The network announced today that it’s extended its deal with Tosh, which includes a […]
  45. Jena Friedman Talks #MeToo and the “North American Tiki Nazi” on ‘Conan’Jena Friedman heads to Adult Swim later this month with her new special Soft Focus, but in the meantime you can check out her standup set from […]
  46. Julio Torres Recommends Some Perfect Perfumes to Buy Your Valentine This […]If you’re looking for some excellent Valentine’s Day gift ideas, look no further, because during last night’s Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon […]
  47. Jennifer Garner to Star in HBO Comedy ‘Camping’ from Lena Dunham and Jenni […]In the near future, HBO comedies will be both Crashing and Camping. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jennifer Garner has signed on to star […]
  48. Rashida Jones Plans a Very Standard Wedding in This Sneak Peek of […]The eighth and final season of Portlandia continues its run on IFC tonight, and the network gave us a sneak peek from the episode you can check […]
  49. This Week in Comedy Podcasts: ‘The Onion’ Debuts ‘A Very Fatal Murder’The comedy podcast universe is ever expanding, not unlike the universe universe. We’re here to make it a bit smaller, a bit more manageable. […]
  50. Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon Developing ‘Little America’ Anthology […]The Big Sick’s Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon have a new project in the works at Apple. According to Deadline, Apple has put into […]
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