July 10, 2014
In a year filled with heavy-hitting dramatic performances and series, an array of fresh, original and edgy comedic offerings were honored with nominations for the 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
July 9, 2014
Comedian Kurt Metzger has been re-animated by Comedy Central to promote his new one hour stand up special. Kurt Metzger's "White Precious" premieres this Friday, July 11th at 11 pm et on Comedy Central.
July 5, 2014
Mark Normand's new comedy album "Still Got It" will be released Tuesday, July 15th from Comedy Central Records.
July 3, 2014
Most of your favorite late night talkers are on vacation this week.
June 26, 2014
It's officially the start of the finals on Last Comic Standing and the field has been whittled down to ten. Here's how the finalist rank going into the next round as the show really kicks into high gear.
June 26, 2014
In an interview with Fast Company magazine, the woman behind all this success, Michelle Ganeless talked about some of the strategies behind Comedy Central's success with the male 18-34 demographic.
June 25, 2014
An all-star lineup has been announced for this summer’s “Funny Or Die Presents Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival 2014.” Last year's 15 city tour was so successful that this year's events are being greatly expanded. 21 dates of comedy kicks off on August 8 in Tampa, Florida, and concludes on September 21 in Austin, Texas.
June 24, 2014
Kurt Metzger's newest TV special, "Kurt Metzger: White Precious" will debut on Comedy Central on Friday July 11 at 11:00 pm. Kurt is a regular at the Comedy Cellar and has appeared on the highly successful “Comedy Underground” show, he's a regular guest on SiriusXM's Ron and Fez Show, and he has written for, and appeared on "Inside Amy Schumer".
June 13, 2014
Last night on Last Comic Standing the semi finals were underway. Fourteen of the twenty eight semifinalists worked on their sets with celebrity mentors Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer, and got some tips on tightening up their act. We thought all of the comics really brought their A games to the stage this round, but the judges seemed less enthused with some of the performers, and they seemed to have no trouble narrowing the fourteen performers down to five.
June 12, 2014
Tonight on Last Comic Standing, the semi finals begin. They started with 100 comedians. Twenty eight survived the invitational round. Those twenty eight will now compete against each other to see who will make it to the Last Comic Standing finals.
June 9, 2014
Comedy Central renews Inside Amy Schumer, Review and Triptank, orders two new series, and greenlights six digital series.
June 9, 2014
According to the New York Post, entertainment mogul Irving Azoff is about to make his largest investment yet in the comedy business.