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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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Kennedy Center Announces Additional Programming For District Of Comedy Festival Photo Kennedy Center Announces Additional Programming For District Of Comedy Festival
by Stephi Wild - June 19, 2018

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces additional programming and talent for The District of Comedy Festival, a three-day festival which brings together acclaimed stars and rising acts for an all-laughs takeover of the nation's cultural center. The festival, with Presenting Spo...


Lin-Manuel Miranda Will Join Oprah Winfrey for SUPER SOUL CONVERSATIONS at Harlem's A Photo Lin-Manuel Miranda Will Join Oprah Winfrey for SUPER SOUL CONVERSATIONS at Harlem's Apollo Theater
by Nicole Rosky - January 31, 2018

Oprah Winfrey hosts “Oprah's Super Soul Conversations,” a live event featuring inspiring thought leaders, modern day influencers and social game changers as they discuss the current climate in our culture, on Wednesday, February 7 at 12:30 p.m. ET at Harlem's World-Famous Apollo Theater....


HBO Announces Series Order for EUPHORIA, Drake and Future the Prince Join Series as E Photo HBO Announces Series Order for EUPHORIA, Drake and Future the Prince Join Series as Executive Producers
by Tori Hartshorn - July 30, 2018

HBO today announced a series order for EUPHORIA. The Zendaya-led series follows a group of high school students as they navigate drugs, sex, identity, trauma, social media, love and friendship. Drake and Future the Prince Join Series as executive producers. ...


Oprah Tells Lin-Manuel That She Will Not Run for President at SUPER SOUL CONVERSATION Photo Oprah Tells Lin-Manuel That She Will Not Run for President at SUPER SOUL CONVERSATIONS
by A.A. Cristi - February 07, 2018

Oprah Winfrey hosts "Oprah's Super Soul Conversations," a live event featuring inspiring thought leaders, modern day influencers and social game changers as they discuss the current climate in our culture, on Wednesday, February 7 at 12:30 p.m. ET at Harlem's World-Famous Apollo Theater....


DeWanda Wise and Jessica Williams Join THE TWILIGHT ZONE Photo DeWanda Wise and Jessica Williams Join THE TWILIGHT ZONE
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 14, 2019

DeWanda Wise and Jessica Williams have entered the fifth dimension. Wise and Williams are the latest to star in an upcoming episode of CBS All Access original series THE TWILIGHT ZONE. The episode will also feature Lucinda Dryzek, Jefferson White and Jonathan Whitesell. Previously announced cast inc...


Stephen Colbert, Sarah Jessica Parker & More Set for 4th Annual Vulture Festival
by Caryn Robbins - April 17, 2017

Vulture Festival, a weekend of high-profile events bringing the entertainment site Vulture to life, is back and bigger than ever, celebrating the best of today's television, comedy, music, film, and more....


Star-Studded Lineup to Honor Legendary Author Judy Blume for Her 8Oth Birthday Photo Star-Studded Lineup to Honor Legendary Author Judy Blume for Her 8Oth Birthday
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2018

It's an all-star celebration for Judy Blume's 80th birthday! Paying tribute to this beloved author are Samantha Bee (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee), Molly Ringwald (Riverdale), Tavi Gevinson (Rookie), Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens), Chlo Sevigny (Big Love), Jenna Ushkowitz (Glee), and more...


Gillian Jacobs, Vanessa Bayer and Phoebe Robinson Star in IBIZA Available On Netflix Photo Gillian Jacobs, Vanessa Bayer and Phoebe Robinson Star in IBIZA Available On Netflix May 25
by Macon Prickett - April 26, 2018

Meet Harper: She's a single thirtysomething New Yorker with awesome friends she loves and a dead-end job she hates. So when her controlling, condescending, germophobic nightmare of a boss sends her on a business trip to Barcelona, Harper jumps at the chance to shake up her routine. Flanked by her tw...


LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT to Air Live Following Tonight's State of the Union Photo LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT to Air Live Following Tonight's State of the Union
by TV News Desk - January 30, 2018

THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT will broadcast live following President Donald Trump's State of the Union address today, Jan. 30 (11:35 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network....


WNYC Studios & Night Vale Presents Team Up For New Edition Of Cult Favorite Photo WNYC Studios & Night Vale Presents Team Up For New Edition Of Cult Favorite
by Julie Musbach - May 10, 2018

Acclaimed podcast producers WNYC Studios and Night Vale Presents today announced a new partnership. WNYC Studios will present a deluxe edition of the first season of the cult-favorite fictional podcast, THE ORBITING HUMAN CIRCUS (OF THE AIR). In addition, WNYC Studios and Night Vale Presents will co...


Comedy Central Announces Talent for All-New Slate of Half-Hour Specials Photo Comedy Central Announces Talent for All-New Slate of Half-Hour Specials
by Tori Hartshorn - December 03, 2018

Comedy Central today announced talent and taping information for 12 new half-hour specials, 10 for Season 3 of its Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents... half-hour series and two under the Amy Schumer Presents banner....


2 Dope Queens to Return to HBO with New Specials Photo 2 Dope Queens to Return to HBO with New Specials
by Macon Prickett - July 23, 2018

2 DOPE QUEENS, featuring Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson, will return to HBO next year for a second series of four hour-long specials, it was announced today by Casey Bloys, president, HBO Programming....


“2 Dope Queens” Hosts Phoebe Robinson And Jessica Williams In Conversation At 7/23 Ti Photo “2 Dope Queens” Hosts Phoebe Robinson And Jessica Williams In Conversation At 7/23 TimesTalks
by A.A. Cristi - July 09, 2018

TimesTalks, The New York Times live conversation and performance series, is proud to present a conversation between the hosts of "2 Dope Queens," comedians Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williams, moderated by The New York Times gender editor Jessica Bennett on July 23....


Robert Dean's Comedy Album (IT'S NOT EASY) BEING DEAN Out 4/12 on Sure Thing Records Photo Robert Dean's Comedy Album (IT'S NOT EASY) BEING DEAN Out 4/12 on Sure Thing Records
by Tori Hartshorn - March 29, 2018

Comedy Central 'Comic to Watch' Robert Dean's stand-up comedy album, (It's Not Easy) Being Dean, will be released on Sure Thing Records April 12th, and the album is currently available for pre-order at www.beingdean.com. It was recorded at the New York Comedy Festival in 2017....


VIDEO: See Lin-Manuel Miranda and Oprah's Full Chat from SUPER SOUL SUNDAY Photo VIDEO: See Lin-Manuel Miranda and Oprah's Full Chat from SUPER SOUL SUNDAY
by A.A. Cristi - April 09, 2018

Oprah Winfrey hosts 'Oprah's Super Soul Conversations,' a live event featuring inspiring thought leaders, modern day influencers and social GAME CHANGERS as they discuss the current climate in our culture. Lin-Manuel Miranda recently sat down with the media icon as part of the series at the historic...


Oprah Tells Lin-Manuel That She Will Not Run for President at SUPER SOUL CONVERSATION Photo Oprah Tells Lin-Manuel That She Will Not Run for President at SUPER SOUL CONVERSATIONS
by A.A. Cristi - February 07, 2018

Oprah Winfrey hosts "Oprah's Super Soul Conversations," a live event featuring inspiring thought leaders, modern day influencers and social game changers as they discuss the current climate in our culture, on Wednesday, February 7 at 12:30 p.m. ET at Harlem's World-Famous Apollo Theater....


CLUSTERFEST Presented By Comedy Central and Superfly Returning To San Fransisco This Photo CLUSTERFEST Presented By Comedy Central and Superfly Returning To San Fransisco This Summer
by Macon Prickett - January 30, 2018

Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, Superfly, the brains behind Bonnaroo, and Outside Lands co-producer Another Planet Entertainment, announced today that Comedy Central Presents Clusterfest, a three-day comedy and music festival, will return to San Francisco's Civic Center Plaza and Bill Graham...


The One Club for Creativity Announces Details of Creative Week
by Christina Mancuso - April 27, 2017

NEW YORK, April 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ The One Club for Creativity (www.oneclub.org), the non-profit organization that produces The One Show and ADC Annual Awards, today announced the schedule for Creative Week (www.oneshow.org), a weeklong festival (May 8-12) showcasing the best creative minds in ad...


Comedy Central's STAND-UP PRESENTS Kicks Off Slate of New Half-Hour Specials Photo Comedy Central's STAND-UP PRESENTS Kicks Off Slate of New Half-Hour Specials
by Caryn Robbins - August 29, 2017

Formerly known as The Half Hour, Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents… kicks off its slate of all-new half-hour specials with back-to-back episodes on Friday, September 15 at Midnight and 12:30 a.m. ET/PT....


Broadway Bookshelf- Experts from the NY Public Library Pick Your Next Great Read for Photo Broadway Bookshelf- Experts from the NY Public Library Pick Your Next Great Read for 2019!
by NYPL for the Performing Arts - January 19, 2019

Love Broadway? In need of a good book? Well you're in luck, because BroadwayWorld has teamed up with the New York Public Library to bring you Broadway Bookshelf- an expert opinion on what theatre fans can and should add to their personal libraries....


Josh Sharp Comes to Joe's Pub with Phoebe Robinson, Jo Firestone and More Photo Josh Sharp Comes to Joe's Pub with Phoebe Robinson, Jo Firestone and More
by Stephi Wild - February 10, 2018

Josh Sharp Sings! Live! (A Comedy Show) comes to Joe's Pub featuring Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens), Jo Firestone (The Tonight Show), and a live band!...


Comedy Central's BROAD CITY To End With Fifth Season Photo Comedy Central's BROAD CITY To End With Fifth Season
by Tori Hartshorn - April 12, 2018

According to The Hollywood Reporter, BROAD CITY is set to end with its upcoming fifth season. The series was created and stars Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer. Read more about it from The Hollywood Reporter here!...


Jimmy Fallon & More Among Nominations for 2017 WEBBY AWARDS; Full List!
by Caryn Robbins - April 04, 2017

The nominations for the 21st Annual WEBBY AWARDS have been revealed this morning. The awards honor the most popular personalities and pop culture topics on the internet. Voting is now open - select your favorites HERE!...


Kevin Yee's Comedy Special Is Now On Hulu Photo Kevin Yee's Comedy Special Is Now On Hulu
by Julie Musbach - August 15, 2018

Kevin Yee's first hour comedy special is now streaming on Hulu! An original Broadway cast member of Mary Poppins, Kevin has also been seen on tours of WICKED and MAMMA MIA! as well as a season at The Stratford Shakespeare Festival. He has been featured on 2 DOPE QUEENS (WNYC) and THE GONG SHOW (ABC)...


Comedy Central Inks First Look Television Deal with Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson Photo Comedy Central Inks First Look Television Deal with Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson
by Macon Prickett - April 12, 2018

Comedy Central today announced a comprehensive development deal with Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson with a 'first look' at content created and/or developed for television by Glazer and Jacobson, both together and independently. The deal with the multitalented creators, stars, directors and showrunne...






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