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Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson are bringing their brilliant topical podcast to HBO for four hourlong specials taped in front of a live audience. Each episode will feature a special guest panellist discussing a different theme. Expect thought-provoking insights on race, gender, sexuality, and life in general, as well as plenty of laughs.

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Lizzo Releases Truth Hurts '(Da Baby Remix)' Photo Lizzo Releases Truth Hurts '(Da Baby Remix)'
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 23, 2019

Today, Lizzo released an all new remix of her hit song “Truth Hurts.” 'Truth Hurts (Da Baby Remix)' is available now at all DSPs and streaming services. Earlier this morning Lizzo rocked the Plaza at the Today Show Summer Concert Series where she performed “Truth Hurts,” “Good As Hell,” “Juice” and ...

Amazon Prime Video Says Goodbye and Good Riddance to 2020 with YEARLY DEPARTED Photo Amazon Prime Video Says Goodbye and Good Riddance to 2020 with YEARLY DEPARTED
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 14, 2020

Amazon Prime Video will say so long to 2020 with the new comedy special Yearly Departed, a comedic memorial for a year that somehow still isn't over yet....

Phoebe Robinson, Sydnee Washington and More Are Heading to Union Hall Photo Phoebe Robinson, Sydnee Washington and More Are Heading to Union Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 15, 2020

See what's coming up at Union Hall! Take a look below at the full schedule....

VIDEO: Trailer for HBO MAX's PHOEBE ROBINSON: SORRY, HARRIET TUBMAN Comedy Special Photo VIDEO: Trailer for HBO MAX's PHOEBE ROBINSON: SORRY, HARRIET TUBMAN Comedy Special
by Michael Major - September 28, 2021

Bringing her signature brand of authentic confessional humor to her first-ever solo stand-up special, Robinson gets real about therapy, interracial dating, reparations, hanging out with Michelle Obama, aging out of watching civil rights movies, and more in a no-holds-barred hour of comedy that’s bot...

New York Comedian Shalewa Sharpe Announces New Album Out This August Photo New York Comedian Shalewa Sharpe Announces New Album Out This August
by Tori Hartshorn - July 29, 2019

On August 19th, New York comedian Shalewa Sharpe (as seen on HBO's 2 Dope Queens, Comedy Central's The New Negroes, The Tonight Show) will release her second full-length album So You Just Out Here? on Little Lamb Recordings. When Shalewa was a young adult video store employee in Atlanta, “So, you ju...

Tina Fey, John Early, The Bengsons, and Bowen Yang Complete Ars Nova 24 Hour Livestre Photo Tina Fey, John Early, The Bengsons, and Bowen Yang Complete Ars Nova 24 Hour Livestream Telethon Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 01, 2020

Ars Nova has announced additional details for The Ars Nova Forever Telethon, a 24-hour livestream featuring more than 150 artists celebrating Ars Nova’s past and present, while raising funds to support the company’s artistic programs throughout the unconventional 2020-2021 season....

Jeff Ross And Janelle James To Headline 6th Annual FLYOVER COMEDY FESTIVAL In St. Lou Photo Jeff Ross And Janelle James To Headline 6th Annual FLYOVER COMEDY FESTIVAL In St. Louis
by A.A. Cristi - August 09, 2023

Flyover Comedy Festival is returning to St. Louis Nov 9-11, 2023 with three days of stand-up, improv and sketch comedy. While the full, nearly 100 artist line-up will be revealed in the coming weeks, organizers are releasing a sneak peek and early ticket offering with the announcement of its Thursda...

River Butcher Comes To The Den Theatre In March Photo River Butcher Comes To The Den Theatre In March
by Stephi Wild - January 21, 2022

The Den Theatre has announced comedian River Butcher for two stand-up performances on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 7 pm & 9:15 pm on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. ...

Lizzo Releases Highly Anticipated Debut Album 'Cuz I Love You' Photo Lizzo Releases Highly Anticipated Debut Album 'Cuz I Love You'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 19, 2019

Nice Life Recording Company/Atlantic recording artist Lizzo has announced today's release of her hugely anticipated Nice Life/Atlantic Records debut album. CUZ I LOVE YOU is available now for streaming and download HERE....

Comedy Central Orders Interview-Based Series from Phoebe Robinson Photo Comedy Central Orders Interview-Based Series from Phoebe Robinson
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 14, 2019

 Comedy Central today ordered a new unscripted, interview-based series from Phoebe Robinson, the multi-talented stand-up comedian, New York Times best-selling writer and actress. In this half-hour, 10-episode untitled series, Robinson will create experiences with her guests that take us into their w...

ILANA GLAZER: THE PLANET IS BURNING Premieres Jan. 3 on Prime Video Photo ILANA GLAZER: THE PLANET IS BURNING Premieres Jan. 3 on Prime Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 11, 2019

Amazon Studios today announced the launch date for Emmy Award-nominated Ilana Glazer's debut stand-up special. Ilana Glazer: The Planet is Burning will premiere on Friday, January 3, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video....

Comedian Jacqueline Novak Comes to London Soho Theatre in March and April Photo Comedian Jacqueline Novak Comes to London Soho Theatre in March and April
by Stephi Wild - February 10, 2022

Novak spins her material on the femininity of the penis and the stoicism of the vulva into an unexpectedly philosophical show that's part feminist outcry, part coming-of-age tale of triumph....

AMC Networks Developing Original True Crime Series Offering Bold And Unexpected Persp Photo AMC Networks Developing Original True Crime Series Offering Bold And Unexpected Perspectives On The Genre 
by A.A. Cristi - August 07, 2020

Continuing its exploration of true crime and building on the success of recent true crime documentary series, AMC Networks has signed talent deals with Mona Chalabi (The Fix, Vagina Dispatches), Naomi Ekperigin (Broad City, Couples Therapy), Cameron Esposito (Queery, Take My Wife) and Jena Friedman ...

Phoebe Robinson Comes To The Boulder Theater In October Photo Phoebe Robinson Comes To The Boulder Theater In October
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2023

Phoebe Robinson brings 'Messy AF' to the Boulder Theater.  The performance is on Friday, October 20, 2023....

North Texas Theatre Brings Sold-Out Favorites Back For Three Weeks Of Back-To-Back St Photo North Texas Theatre Brings Sold-Out Favorites Back For Three Weeks Of Back-To-Back Stand-Up Comedy
by Stephi Wild - February 24, 2023

Amphibian Stage Comedy Veterans Baron Vaughn and Phoebe Robinson return with prominent rising star Nore Davis rounding out three weeks of entertainment....

AMC Networks Developing Original True Crime Series Photo AMC Networks Developing Original True Crime Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 07, 2020

Continuing its exploration of true crime and building on the success of recent true crime documentary series, AMC Networks has signed talent deals with Mona Chalabi, Naomi Ekperigin, Cameron Esposito and Jena Friedman as the company continues to develop original true crime series for its linear netw...

Beth Stelling Embarks On Australian Tour In October 2019 Photo Beth Stelling Embarks On Australian Tour In October 2019
by Stephi Wild - August 19, 2019

Beth Stelling will embark on an Australian tour in October 2019....

HBO Max Celebrates Pride 2021 With Spotlight Pages, Concert Series, Comedy Showcases Photo HBO Max Celebrates Pride 2021 With Spotlight Pages, Concert Series, Comedy Showcases & More
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 01, 2021

As part of this spotlight page, viewers will get exclusive access to concerts, never before seen clips and interviews within their “Your Pass to Pride 2021” Collection, produced by Human by Orientation throughout the month....

Jordan Carlos And Phoebe Robinson To Host Special 30th Anniversary Screening Of DAZED Photo Jordan Carlos And Phoebe Robinson To Host Special 30th Anniversary Screening Of DAZED AND CONFUSED
by A.A. Cristi - April 25, 2023

The 2023 Lower East Side Film Festival (“LESFF”) will host a special 30th-anniversary screening of Richard Linklater's, 1993 cult classic, “Dazed and Confused” with live commentary from comedians, Jordan Carlos (The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore) and Phoebe Robinson (HBO's 2 Dope Queens, Everythin...

New Comedy Shows with Chris Gethard & Michael Cruz Kayne to be Presented at Audible T Photo New Comedy Shows with Chris Gethard & Michael Cruz Kayne to be Presented at Audible Theater This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 13, 2023

Audible Inc., has announced details for Audible Theater’s next two shows at the Minetta Lane Theatre, featuring Chris Gethard & Michael Cruz Kayne....

Celebrate Women's History Month on the Kimmel Cultural Campus Photo Celebrate Women's History Month on the Kimmel Cultural Campus
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 13, 2020

The Kimmel Center Cultural Campus, along with Resident Company support from Philadelphia Chamber Music Society and The Philadelphia Orchestra, celebrates Women's History Month in March 2020 with an array of programming honoring a breadth of female artistry and expression. Additionally, in conjunctio...

2 DOPE QUEENS' Phoebe Robinson Brings First Solo Stand-Up Comedy Special To HBO Max Photo 2 DOPE QUEENS' Phoebe Robinson Brings First Solo Stand-Up Comedy Special To HBO Max
by A.A. Cristi - August 20, 2020

HBO Max announced today the greenlight of a solo stand-up special from actress, New York Times best selling author, and comedian Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens, Black Frasier), marking her first for television. ...

Ars Nova Raises Over $400K During 24 Hour Telethon Photo Ars Nova Raises Over $400K During 24 Hour Telethon
by A.A. Cristi - December 07, 2020

This weekend, Ars Nova raised over $400,000 during the The Ars Nova Forever Telethon, a 24-hour livestream featuring more than 200 artists. ...

Jacqueline Novak Comes To The Den Theatre This Month Photo Jacqueline Novak Comes To The Den Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 02, 2023

The Den Theatre announced Jacqueline Novak: Get On Your Knees, appearing on Saturday May 20, 2023 at 7:15 on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. ...

The Den Theatre Presents Comedian River Butcher In March Photo The Den Theatre Presents Comedian River Butcher In March
by Stephi Wild - February 15, 2022

The Den Theatre will present comedian River Butcher for two stand-up performances on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 7 pm & 9:15 pm on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave....





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