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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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SF SKETCHFEST Announces Additions To Festival Lineup Photo SF SKETCHFEST Announces Additions To Festival Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - December 06, 2019

SF Sketchfest presented announces additions to the lineup for the 19th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 9-26, 2020....


Michael Cruz Kayne's SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS Begins Previews Tonight At Audible Theater Photo Michael Cruz Kayne's SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS Begins Previews Tonight At Audible Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - April 28, 2023

Audible Theater's production of Michael Cruz Kayne's self-authored show Sorry For Your Loss, directed by Josh Sharp, begins previews tonight, Friday, April 28, at the Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane, between MacDougal & 6th Avenue – one block south of W. 3rd Street), Audible's creative home fo...


SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST Season 2 in Production With Michelle Buteau, Tasha Smith, & Photo SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST Season 2 in Production With Michelle Buteau, Tasha Smith, & More
by Josh Sharpe - July 15, 2024

Netflix has confirmed that Michelle Buteau, Tasha Smith, Tone Bell, Liza Treyger, Peppermint, and Marouane Zotti will return to the comedy series Survival of The Thickest Season 2, which is now in production in New York. Tasha Smith will also shift from a recurring character to a series regular and ...


HBO to Debut RAMY YOUSSEF: FEELINGS on June 29 Photo HBO to Debut RAMY YOUSSEF: FEELINGS on June 29
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 31, 2019

RAMY YOUSSEF: FEELINGS, the comedian and actor's first HBO stand-up comedy special, debuts SATURDAY, JUNE 29 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO. The exclusive presentation was taped in front of a live audience at the landmark Chicago Cultural Center....


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....


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....


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. ...


Leslie Jones, Seth Meyers, Keegan-Michael Key, Amy Schumer And More To Come To Sympho Photo Leslie Jones, Seth Meyers, Keegan-Michael Key, Amy Schumer And More To Come To Symphony Space
by A.A. Cristi - August 29, 2023

In a city teeming with performing arts institutions, Symphony Space plays a distinct role: bringing together leading artists and writers in bespoke, one-night-only live events. ...


Imagine This Women's International Film Festival Returns for Fifth Edition Photo Imagine This Women's International Film Festival Returns for Fifth Edition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 23, 2020

The Imagine This Women's Film Festival is returning for a fifth edition, running September 25 - October 4. Originally scheduled to take place at Firelight Studio in Dumbo, Brooklyn, New York, the festival has shifted online to continue with their mission....


VIDEO: Lizzo Releases Music Video for 'Tempo' Featuring Missy Elliott Photo VIDEO: Lizzo Releases Music Video for 'Tempo' Featuring Missy Elliott
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 26, 2019

Today, Lizzo released the highly anticipated video for “Tempo” featuring Missy Elliott. The video, directed by Andy Hines saw its premiere earlier this morning via an MTV Broadcast as well as a YouTube premiere. “Tempo” is of course highlighted on Lizzo's critically acclaimed debut album CUZ I LOVE ...


Lower East Side Film Festival Programming Announced For May 4-8 Photo Lower East Side Film Festival Programming Announced For May 4-8
by A.A. Cristi - April 19, 2023

​ The 2023 Lower East Side Film Festival (“LESFF”) has announced the programming for its 13th annual event, which includes exclusive feature film premieres, specialty short showcases, industry panels, and parties from May 4 - 8 at the Village East Cinema, DCTV Firehouse Cinema, plus virtually throug...


The Den Theatre Announces Comedian Hari Kondabolu Photo The Den Theatre Announces Comedian Hari Kondabolu
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 02, 2021

The Den Theatre has announced comedian, writer and podcaster Hari Kondabolu will perform five stand-up performances June 23 – 25, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood....


Hari Kondabolu Comes to Comedy Works Larimer Square, October 13-15 Photo Hari Kondabolu Comes to Comedy Works Larimer Square, October 13-15
by A.A. Cristi - October 10, 2022

Comedy Works has announced that Hari Kondabolu will perform at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square. ...


EUPHORIA Original Score is Now Available Photo EUPHORIA Original Score is Now Available
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 04, 2019

Milan Records, an imprint of Sony Music Masterworks, today releases EUPHORIA (ORIGINAL SCORE FROM THE HBO SERIES) with music by chart-topping, multiplatinum-selling artist and producer LABRINTH.  Available everywhere now, the album features score music from the first season of the hit HBO series and...


Disney's Onyx Collective Orders Limited Docuseries GIGANTE Photo Disney's Onyx Collective Orders Limited Docuseries GIGANTE
by Michael Major - May 12, 2022

Onyx Collective announced today that it has picked up the docuseries “Gigante,” featuring interviews with Don Francisco (Mario Kreutzberger). From the team behind “Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado,” this four-part limited series is produced by Foton Pictures and Trojan Horse and will b...


Lizzo's 'Truth Hurts' Tops Billboard Charts for Fourth Consecutive Week Photo Lizzo's 'Truth Hurts' Tops Billboard Charts for Fourth Consecutive Week
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 23, 2019

Lizzo's hit track, “Truth Hurts,” has officially maintained its chart-topping status for a fourth consecutive week. “Truth Hurts” sits atop the Billboard Hot 100 again this week, making Lizzo's smash hit the longest running #1 hit by a solo female rap artist in Hot 100 history. Additionally, “Truth ...


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 ...


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...


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....


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. ...


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....


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...


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....


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...


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....






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