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If there’s any proof that podcasting is no longer just “a thing” it’s the immense presence the Los Angeles Podcast Festival – often known as the LA Podfest – has built up over the past few years. This coming Friday, Sept. 26, marks the third year of the weekend-long event, one that has succeeded wholeheartedly in “legitimizing” the podcasting industry and helping it form into something that not only fans are taking more and more seriously, but the industry as well. Read More »
The annual Stand Up For Heroes benefit occurs this coming Nov 5, and this year’s event is gearing up for a lengthy list of A-list talent, including Louis C.K., Bruce Springsteen, John Mulaney, John Oliver and Brian Williams, to name just some. Read More »
It’s a happy day for comedian Marc Maron! Well, at least, as happy as he’ll allow himself to get, that is. Word has it that his IFC series Maron has been picked up for a third season! Read More »
Part of comedian Pete Davidson’s act may go, “I just turned 20 and it’s over, I’m not going to make it,” but it appears things couldn’t be farther from the truth – because Saturday Night Live just hired the comedian to be an on-air personality for the NBC show’s upcoming 40th season, according to Deadline. Read More »
If you ever caught Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell on FX while it was on the air, then you’re well aware that the comedian has his views. Lately, it appears he isn’t too thrilled with the way late night television is going. Read More »
It seems Saturday Night Live is making a bunch of changes for it’s 40th season. Following news of new hires and fires and word that Chris Pratt will be hosting the season premiere, the legendary NBC sketch show has now announced that comedian Michael Che will replace Cecily Strong on the show’s Weekend Update segment. Read More »
If you were looking for a bit of comic relief during the somber day that was the 13th anniversary of 9/11, you needn’t look any further than TBS’ CONAN. Aside from the hilarious episode itself, comedy duo Garfunkel and Oates stopped by and performed their track “The Fade Away” towards the end of the episode. Read More »
In Last Laugh, MStarsNews talks to our favorite comedians or funny people about some of the last experiences they've had over the years. For this installment, we welcome in comedian Zach Sherwin. Read More »
Looks like Chris Rock just got a little bit more money in the bank. The Hollywood Reporter notes that the famed comic’s new film Top Five was just purchased by Paramount following a bidding war after being premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival this past Saturday (Sept. 6). Read More »
It’s crazy to believe that Saturday Night Live has managed to last 40 years but that’s the shocking truth. And with the upcoming 40th season kicking off Sept. 27, the NBC sketch show has just announced season 40’s first three hosts: Chris Pratt, Bill Murray and Sarah Silverman, according to a story posted on Splitsider, Read More »
During last night’s episode of CONAN, the TBS host invited comedy legend Mel Brooks to the set to promote the 40th anniversary of Young Frankenstein. During his segment, he took some time to remember the genius that was Joan Rivers. Read More »
Recently let go Saturday Night Live cast member, Brooks Wheelan, make a stop by CONAN comedian Jimmy Pardo’s popular podcast Never Not Funny following a recent set on the famed TBS talk show. Read More »
Showing his true New York spirit, veteran comic Jerry Seinfeld dedicated this week's Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Single Shot clip to living the "New York Life." To help him, he brought along the likes of fellow New Yorkers Sarah Jessica Parker, Tina Fey, Todd Barry and Colin Quinn. Read More »
