August 16, 2014
Comedian and actor Mike Birbiglia is joining the cast of "Orange is the New Black" on Netflix.
August 13, 2014
Just a few weeks ago, Inside Amy Schumer was nominated for an Emmy in “Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series”. And as one browses the nominations, it's hard to figure out: Why was IAS only nominated for one Emmy? With numerous comedic nods being doled out (over ten categories total), shouldn't Amy's name have popped up in at least a couple of divisions?
August 11, 2014
Jeffrey Gurian left the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal weeks ago, but he's still jumping around New York, and anywhere else that comedy calls. Follow his column to find out what's happening in comedy, and who Jeffrey Gurian ran into this week in and around New York.
August 11, 2014
Neal Brennan is starting a new TV gig tonight. So he's taking on the big dog right off the bat. He calls Louis CK's "Louie" the "Kale of Television" among other things.
August 10, 2014
The comedy documentary "Women Aren't Funny" from Bonnie McFarlane and Rich Vos is now available for pre-order on iTunes.
August 7, 2014
Comedian Dan Soder is getting his own show on SiriusXM's Comedy Central Radio.
August 6, 2014
This newest group of young comedians is rising through the ranks and they are building their acts. They have raw, fresh talent that has already brought them early successes with TV appearances, album releases, festival performances and YouTube hits. They've built impressive followings in the comedy circuits in New York and L.A., on college campuses, and though social media, and deserve even more recognition for their individual brands of comedy. They are 13 comics under the age of 30 and they are the next wave.
August 6, 2014
The New York Comedy Festival will be celebrating its 11th year this November and festival partner Comedy Central has announced this year's line up.
July 27, 2014
Jeffery Gurian continues to Jump Around at Just For Laughs Montreal 2014. Here's what happened on Saturday!
July 26, 2014
Fans of Nate Fielder’s hit Comedy Central show, Nathan For You, and the acclaimed Drunk History have something to rejoice about. Comedy Central has renewed both of their hit series for third season runs.
July 19, 2014
July 17, 2014
In late September, Lena Dunham's first book "Not That Kind of Girl" comes out and she's taking her friends on her book signing tour.