April 27, 2016
Published by Bill Tressler at April 27, 2016

Dave Chappelle Covers Radiohead’s ‘Creep’

There’s a headline that you’re probably as surprised to read as I am to write. Dave Chappelle was filmed doing a very Dave Chappelle-esque cover of Radiohead’s Creep at friend and musician Erykah Badu’s 45th birthday party. The clip is incomplete, but it gives a good idea of the environment at the sure-to-be-awesome party, as (possibly drunk) friends danced around Chappelle and joined in with him during the song’s chorus.
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April 25, 2016
Published by Bill Tressler at April 25, 2016

NBC Is Cutting Back on Commercials

In line with a new advertising strategy by companies like Viacom and Turner, NBC (owned by Comcast) will reduce the amount of commercials played during its perennial Saturday Night Live by 30% starting next season.
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April 22, 2016
Published by Bill Tressler at April 22, 2016

IFC Renews ‘Documentary Now,’ Developing Eight New Comedy Shows

The IFC network announced during their upfront presentation yesterday that not only have they renewed their popular documentary spoof show Documentary Now, but they also have a deep roster of comedies in development — eight in total.
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April 22, 2016
Published by Bill Tressler at April 22, 2016

Demetri Martin’s ‘Dean’ Wins Big at Tribeca, is Bought by CBS Films

CBS Films, in a deal mediated by CAA, has bought the rights to comedian Demetri Martin’s debut film, Dean. The deal took place right on the floor of the festival, as companies were eager to jump on the popular dramedy.
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April 22, 2016
Published by Bill Tressler at April 22, 2016

HBO Announces Renewal of Silicon Valley, and Veep, Just Before Season Premieres

HBO has announced today that they have renewed their hit comedies Veep and Silicon Valley, along with the mega-popular fantasy show Game of Thrones, for new seasons in 2017. All three shows will be premiering new seasons this Sunday: Season six of Game of Thrones at 9 p.m., season three of Silicon Valley at 10 p.m., and season five of Veep at 10:30 p.m.
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April 21, 2016
Published by Bill Tressler at April 21, 2016

Jerry Seinfeld Will Referee a Do-Over For Margaret Cho at NJ Comedy Club

TMZ is reporting that the Stress Factory in New Brunswick, New Jersey — the scene of Margaret Cho’s disaster set last month — sent out an email to fans who had been in attendance that night to deliver some interesting news: Jerry Seinfeld would like to help Cho make it up to them.
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April 19, 2016
Published by Bill Tressler at April 19, 2016

Vulture Festival Announces Jam Packed Lineup

New York Magazine’s entertainment and culture branch, Vulture.com, will be hosting its 3rd annual Vulture Festival from May 21-22. The festival highlights the best of television, film, music, comedy and more, and will take place at Milk Studios and a few other venues around New York City. Vulture announced last month that Sarah Silverman & Friends would be headlining the festival and have followed that up today with a complete lineup announcement that offers a little something for everyone.
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