Netflix Acquires Worldwide Rights to THE INCREDIBLE JESSICA JAMES at 2017 Sundance Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - January 24, 2017 Netflix announced today that it has acquired worldwide rights to writer/director Jim Strouse's refreshing and heartfelt modern comedy, THE INCREDIBLE JESSICA JAMES, prior to the film's upcoming world premiere as the Closing Night film of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.... ![]() 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.... ![]() 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.... ![]() by Caryn Robbins - September 27, 2017 The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), in association with TBS, announced today the addition of more than 40 shows to its 2017 line-up.... ![]() by Caryn Robbins - August 10, 2017 The hit comedy podcast 2 DOPE QUEENS, featuring Jessica Williams (“The Incredible Jessica James”) and Phoebe Robinson (“Broad City”), will come to HBO next year for a series of four hour-long specials, it was announced today by Casey Bloys, president, HBO Programming....
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....
Jury Members Announced for 2017 Sundance Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - January 11, 2017 Sundance Institute will convene 24 experts in film, art, culture and science to award feature-length work shown at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival... ![]() 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... ![]() by Caryn Robbins - January 15, 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)...
THE DAILY SHOW's Hasan Minhaj to Launch New Public Series on Muslim Identity at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2016 Amid a presidential campaign cycle infused with anti-Muslim sentiment and high profile hate crimes, PEN America is launching a groundbreaking program to elevate, amplify, and celebrate the voices of Muslim Americans in popular discourse.... ![]() 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....
Colossal Clusterfest Announces Daily Festival Lineup; Single Day Tickets on Sale 4/19
by Caryn Robbins - April 18, 2017 Comedy Central Presents Colossal Clusterfest, the brand new comedy and music festival experience created by Comedy Central and Superfly, the brains behind Bonnaroo, and Outside Lands co-producer Another Planet Entertainment are excited to announce the daily festival lineup with single day tickets go... ![]() by Caryn Robbins - January 12, 2018 The hit comedy podcast 2 DOPE QUEENS, featuring Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson, comes to HBO in February as a series of four themed hour-long specials. Directed by Tig Notaro ('One Mississippi'), the show debuts FRIDAY, FEB. 2... ![]() by Robert Diamond - January 26, 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.... ![]() by Stephi Wild - December 29, 2017 On Sunday, January 14th at 8pm, comedians Shalewa Sharpe (Hidden Fences, 2 Dope Queens) and Courtney Fearrington (Bentzen Ball, SiriusXM) present another installment of their comedic table reading series focusing on classic black cult film, Thug Passion Presents, at Union Hall. This month, Thug Pass...
Comedy Central Announces Talent Lineup for STAND-UP PRESENTS... Stand-Up Series
by Caryn Robbins - March 20, 2017 Previously known as The Half Hour, Comedy Central STAND-UP PRESENTS... … is introducing the sharpest, most distinct voices in comedy with a brand new season of half hour stand-up specials.... ![]() by Caryn Robbins - November 17, 2017 Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents is returning to New Orleans to tape an all-new slate of half-hour specials featuring nine of the most exciting and dynamic comedians performing today.... ![]() 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... ![]() by Danielle Kfare - October 06, 2017 Dreams do come true when it comes to getting cast in the Harry Potter prequel movie series! A super-fan's dream came true when Pottermore revealed a slew of new Fantastic Beasts cast members on Oct. 6!... ![]() by Caryn Robbins - September 27, 2017 The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), in association with TBS, announced today the addition of more than 40 shows to its 2017 line-up.... ![]() 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....
Colossal Clusterfest Announces Daily Festival Lineup; Single Day Tickets on Sale 4/19
by Caryn Robbins - April 18, 2017 Comedy Central Presents Colossal Clusterfest, the brand new comedy and music festival experience created by Comedy Central and Superfly, the brains behind Bonnaroo, and Outside Lands co-producer Another Planet Entertainment are excited to announce the daily festival lineup with single day tickets go...
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!... ![]() 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... ![]() by Tori Hartshorn - January 11, 2018 Guests Include Uzo Aduba, Tituss Burgess, Sarah Jessica Parker And Jon Stewart; Tig Notaro Directs... |