Tommy McNamara's SMOLDERING Comedy Special & Album Out Now
Comedian Tommy McNamara's debut comedy special and album 'Smoldering' is now available on YouTube and aspecialthing Records. The special features hilarious stories and songs about various topics, including free hot dogs, being a regular at a Shell station, and more. Watch for free on YouTube and stream/download on aspecialthing Records.
Comedian Alex Hooper Announces New Album 'Calm Down, Peasants'
Alex Hooper was sculpted in Baltimore, MD. As a troubled weirdo, he tried on many hats before realizing only comedy could tame his hair. Alex is best known as the America’s Got Talent comedian who infamously roasted the judging panel and the only contestant ever to get a “yes” from Simon Cowell and a “no” from the rest of the judges.
VIDEO: Comedy Central Announces CALL YOUR MOTHER Documentary
Comedy Central has teamed up with Loki Films for a hilarious ode to moms and the way they have shaped the work of some of comedy's biggest stars. Call Your Mother will make its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday, April 18 at 8:00 p.m. ET and will debut on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central.
KAABOO Del Mar Releases Daily Schedules for Sept 14-16th Event
KAABOO Del Mar is pleased to announce the daily entertainment lineup for its 5th annual event. Featuring equal parts world-class music, household names in comedy, contemporary art, gourmet cuisine, craft libations, and personal indulgences, the highly-amenitized festival is conveniently located at the Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds in Southern California and will take place September 13-15, 2019.
Comedian Chris Charpentier Drops Debut Album BRAIN THOUGHTS Today
Comedian CHRIS CHARPENTIER releases his debut comedy album 'BRAIN THOUGHTS' today on ASPECIALTHING RECORDS. Recorded live at the Bug Theater in his hometown of Denver, Colorado, Chris excitedly tells of coaching his nephew's T-ball team, neighbors in Denver, helicopters in L.A., the hilarity of the human struggle and more. 'Brain Thoughts' is available as a digital download via iTunes or order the album via aspecialthing Records and get an 11x11 poster of the killer cover art with download card.
EIGHTH GRADE, CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME? Among Winners of the 2019 Writers Guild Awards
The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) tonight announced the winners of the 2019 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, new media, videogames, news, radio/audio, promotional, and graphic animation categories at concurrent ceremonies at the Edison Ballroom in New York City and The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.
SF Sketchfest Adds Weird Al, Rhett Miller, Bobby Moynihan and More To 2019 Comedy Festival
SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces even more additions to the lineup for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27. The 17-day festival features over 200 shows with major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming comedians from around the world performing in venues across the city bringing non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more. Tickets for all shows now on sale at sfsketchfest.com.
WRITER'S GUILD AWARDS Unveils 2019 Nominations
The 2019 Writer's Guild Awards nominations have been unveiled. The 2019 Writers Guild Awards will be handed out Sunday, Feb. 17, at the Beverly Hilton. See the full list of nominees below!
18th Annual San Francisco Comedy Adds Busy Philipps, Ron Funches, and More
SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces additions to the lineup for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27, 2019. The 17-day festival of more than 200 shows features major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming comedians from around the world performing in venues across the city bringing non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more. Tickets for all previously announced shows now on sale at sfsketchfest.com. Round Two shows go on sale this Friday at 10am PT / 1pm ET at sfsketchfest.com.
Lineup Announced for the 18th Annual San Francisco Comedy Festival
SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces the initial line up for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27, 2019, featuring top comedic talent performing in venues across the city. Audiences can expect another outstanding year of programming and fun as SF Sketchfest will host major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming acts from around the world for non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more.
Initial Line Up Announced For 2019 San Francisco Comedy Festival, Tickets On Sale This Sunday
SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces the initial line up for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27, 2019, featuring top comedic talent performing in venues across the city. Audiences can expect another outstanding year of programming and fun as SF Sketchfest will host major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming acts from around the world for non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more.
SF SKETCHFEST At The Speakeasy Announces Headliners
Boxcar Theatre and SF Sketchfest today announced the lineup for SF SKETCHFEST AT THE SPEAKEASY: An Immersive Comedy Experience. For this special set of six shows within the nationally recognized festival, headliners include Michael Ian Black with Tom Kenny, the Hi-Seas and Ryan Stout; David Cross; Janeane Garofalo with Jen Kirkman and Sabrina Jalee; Dana Gould with Blaine Capatch, Caitlin Gill & more; John Hodgman and Paul F. Tompkins; and "Improv All-Stars" featuring Second City alumni Scott Adsit (30 Rock) and Tami Sagher (Inside Amy Schumer).
The New York Comedy Festival Presents Aspecialthing Records Stand-Up Showcase
Come see the best of artists of Aspecialthing Records all on one showcase! AST Records is a Los Angeles-based independent comedy record label owned and operated by Matt Belknap and Ryan McManemin. Stemming from an online message board, Aspecialthing records has taken a D.I.Y. approach to producing and distributing the finest stand-up comedy albums since 2006.
New York Comedy Festival Adds 100+ Shows
The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), in association with TBS, announced today the addition of more than 100 shows to its 2018 line-up. The festival runs from November 5th through November 11th at some of New York City's most iconic venues including the Beacon Theatre, Carnegie Hall, Carolines on Broadway, Madison Square Garden, Town Hall and the Tribeca Performing Arts Center, among others.
Comedian Clare O'Kane LET IT BE Out 8/10 on AST, Vinyl & Digital Pre-Order Available
Comedian CLARE O'KANE is set to release her debut comedy album 'LET IT BE' on FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 on ASPECIALTHING RECORDS. Taped live, the album starts with a fantastic introduction by Megan Koester before Clare hits the stage with her sharp comedy to talk her Asian mom, her grandma, her dad, little kids, nude modeling, her millionaire ex-boyfriend and more. 'Let It Be' will be available as a limited “coke bottle clear' 12' vinyl pressing with a download card, as well as digitally everywhere. Pre-orders available.