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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 ...


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....


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!...


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...


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)...


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....


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...


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...


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...


WNYC Studios Announces Slate of New Podcasts at the First-Ever LA Podcast Upfront Photo WNYC Studios Announces Slate of New Podcasts at the First-Ever LA Podcast Upfront
by Tori Hartshorn - February 20, 2019

WNYC Studios, home to influential and beloved podcasts including Radiolab, 2 Dope Queens, Nancy, and On the Media, today announced a new slate of projects, including a suite of podcasts featuring stand-up and storytelling from emerging and established comedians....


LIVE FROM HERE WITH CHRIS THILE Confirms Guest Lineup for Performance at LA's The Wil Photo LIVE FROM HERE WITH CHRIS THILE Confirms Guest Lineup for Performance at LA's The Wiltern
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 18, 2019

Live from Here with Chris Thile confirms the guest lineup for its performance in Los Angeles at The Wiltern on February 1 as well as shows in Durham, Chicago and Detroit. The shows feature special guests Jenny Lewis, Andrew Bird, Sarah Silverman, Lord Huron, Jason Isbell, Death Cab for Cutie, Tank a...


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....


President Bill Clinton And Author James Patterson In Conversation With Pamela Paul An Photo President Bill Clinton And Author James Patterson In Conversation With Pamela Paul Announced for TimesTalks
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2018

TimesTalks, The New York Times live conversation and performance series, is proud to host a conversation between 42nd President of the United States Bill Clinton and author James Patterson, in conversation with The New York Times Book Review editor Pamela Paul on June 5....


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. ...


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....


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 ...


Photo Flash: Boots Riley and Lakeith Stanfield Discuss New Film “Sorry to Bother You” Photo Photo Flash: Boots Riley and Lakeith Stanfield Discuss New Film “Sorry to Bother You” with The Times's Logan Hill
by A.A. Cristi - June 22, 2018

 Last night, TimesTalks, The New York Times live conversation and performance series, hosted a pre-release screening of the feature-length film "Sorry to Bother You," followed by an intimate Q&A between director Boots Riley and star Lakeith Stanfield in conversation with New York Times contributor L...


Jessica Williams to Star in Hulu's FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL Photo Jessica Williams to Star in Hulu's FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 26, 2018

Jessica Williams (2 Dope Queens), Nikesh Patel (Indian Summers), Rebecca Rittenhouse (Into the Dark: The Body) and John Reynolds (Search Party) have been cast in Hulu's upcoming original limited romantic comedy series Four Weddings and a Funeral. Jessica Williams has been cast as “Jess,” Nikesh Pate...


REFORMED WHORES Come to Capital Stage 3/25 Photo REFORMED WHORES Come to Capital Stage 3/25
by A.A. Cristi - March 16, 2018

Capital Stage presents Reformed Whores in concert on Sunday, March 25 at 7:00 pm. This New York based, irreverent musical comedy duo, made up of Katy Frame and Marie Cecile Anderson, has been touring all over the country, recently made their international debut, and will bring their hilarious show t...


IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Comes To Prime Video and iTunes Next Month Photo IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Comes To Prime Video and iTunes Next Month
by Tori Hartshorn - June 20, 2018

Written, directed, and produced by NYC filmmaker Stefanie Sparks, In Case of Emergency is a new comedy coming to Prime Video and iTunes July 23....


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....


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...


In Case You Missed It, Watch Lizzo Perform JUICE On TODAY SHOW Photo In Case You Missed It, Watch Lizzo Perform JUICE On TODAY SHOW
by Tori Hartshorn - April 11, 2019

Nice Life Recording Company/Atlantic recording artist Lizzo will releases her new album, “CUZ I LOVE YOU” on April 19th.  “CUZ I LOVE YOU” is available for pre-order now HERE, with all pre-orders receiving instant grat downloads of “Cuz I Love You” and the LP's blockbuster first single, “Juice.” A s...


2 DOPE QUEENS to Return to HBO in February Photo 2 DOPE QUEENS to Return to HBO in February
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 09, 2019

 2 DOPE QUEENS, featuring the hit comedy duo of Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson, returns to HBO next month for a second series of four themed hour-long specials adapted from the hit podcast of the same name. Taped again in front of a live audience at Kings Theatre Brooklyn anddirected by Sandra...






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