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After Midnight is being put to bed.

CBS’ Taylor Tomlinson-hosted late-night entry is ending after two seasons, and will last air in June.

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After Midnight had previously been picked up for a third season, but Tomlinson has chosen to focus on her stand-up comedy career/touring. CBS has no plans to program the 12:30 am Et time slot after the series wraps.

Inspired by Comedy Central’s...

In her new stand-up special, A Different Animal, Iliza Shlesinger establishes early whom her two main beefs are with. She thinks zoomers are too mean to millennials, who have all the same complaints about society, plus back pain and heartburn. And she thinks men are clowns for illustrating their dating profiles with photos of themselves holding fish; forming intense opinions about Viking fan art; and lecturing captive audiences about the films of Christopher Nolan. The kicker in her list of things only men do: “Maybe being a piece of shit your whole life, finding out you’re having a baby and that it’s a girl, and then and Only then realizing women are people too.”

It’s an easy applause line for a crowd that’s apparently primed for the kind of humor normally reserved for the sassy wives of clueless husbands in paper-towel commercials. But if Shlesinger’s...

Peter Engel, who executive produced Saved by the Bell and a host of other teen sitcoms for NBC, died Tuesday at his home in Santa Monica, his son Stephen David Engel announced. He was 88.

The show that became Saved by the Bell began life as Good Morning, Miss Bliss on Disney Channel. The series at the time focused on Hayley Mills, who played the title character, and her students at an Indianapolis junior high school. That show lasted only one season, but after a retooling (and change in setting to Southern California), the NBC-produced show was relaunched as Saved by the Bell and became both a staple of NBC’s Saturday lineup from 1989-93 and a touchstone show for Gen X and millennial viewers.

The show helped launch the careers of its young cast — Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Tiffani Thiessen, Mario Lopez, Elizabeth Berkley, Dustin Diamond and Lark Voorhies — and spawned a...

Peter Engel, who executive produced Saved by the Bell, its spinoffs and 2020 reboot, Last Comic Standing and many other series, died Tuesday at his Santa Monica home. He was 88. His family confirmed the news to Deadline but did not provide a cause of death.

Engel exec-produced more than 1,000 hours of TV during a 40-year career, mostly for NBC as part of a long-term partnership. His credits also include scores of episodes of City Guys and Malibu CA — both of which he also created — along with Hang Time, USA High, California Dreams, How to Survive a Marriage and others.

He also wrote more than 100 episodes of City Guys, nearly as many of USA High and 50-plus for Malibu CA.

Engel penned a dozen episodes of teen sitcom Saved by the Bell, which NBC aired mostly on Saturday mornings from 1989-93. The popular show helped launch the careers of such stars as Mark-Paul Gosselaar,...

Peter Engel, a producer known for his work on shows like “Saved by the Bell” and “Last Comic Standing,” died Tuesday in his Santa Monica home. He was 88.

Engel’s death was confirmed to Variety by his family. Throughout his career, Engel executive produced more than 1,000 episodes of television, including shows like “California Dreams,” “City Guys,” “USA High” and “Hang Time” that came along after the birth of the Tnbc Block. Most of his shows were for NBC as part of a long-term partnership.

Carl Kurlander, co-writer of “St. Elmo’s Fire,” shared a tribute to Engel on Facebook, crediting him for getting his first staff TV job on “Saved by the Bell.”

“I was shocked to hear that Peter Engel had passed away,” Kurlander wrote. “He was a rarity in Hollywood — a kind man who treated so many who worked with him as family. We watched his sons Josh and...

“Kinda Pregnant” was released February 5, 2025, on Netflix.

A light-hearted comedy film for fans of Amy Schumer.

Fake Pregnancy, Real Love

You’re “Kinda Pregnant“? There’s no such condition. There is if you make it up! That’s what Lainy Newton (played by Amy Schumer) did. Some women get jealous of other women who get pregnant. They can become extremely envious if the pregnant woman is a close friend who looks like she’ll be enjoying all of the wonderful things in life that they aren’t enjoying … at the moment. Well! It’s possible they could also experience similar joys in life but … are you that desperate and jealous that you’d actually fake a pregnancy? This isn’t a competition, you know?

About Amy Schumer:

Amy Schumer wears many “hats”. She is a comedian, actress, writer, producer, and director who started her career in comedy in the early...

Exclusive: Amazon announced on Wednesday that A Different Animal, its first stand-up special from comedian Iliza Shlesinger, is set to premiere on Prime Video on March 11.

We were first to tell you about Shlesinger’s deal with Prime Video for a new special back in April. In her new hour, taped at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City in November, as part of her The Get Ready Tour, the comedian covers topics ranging from shower sex, ugly wives and the ideal man to the truth about the One thing no woman wants. Watch a first-look clip above.

For Shlesinger, A Different Animal comes on the heels of six specials for Netflix, the most recent being 2022’s Hot Forever. One of today’s leading comics, she also created and starred in her own sketch series for the streamer, in addition to writing, exec producing and starring in the film Good on Paper,...

Starting in early January, comic Gary Gulman settled in at the off-Broadway Lucille Lortel Theatre in New York for a month-long residency performing his new one-man show Grandiloquent.

Gulman is known for his stand-up specials, such as In This Economy?, Great Depresh, Boyish Man, It’s About Time and Born On 3rd Base. He was a two-time finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing and also co-starred in the Hulu series Life and Beth alongside Amy Schumer. Born On 3rd Base, Gulman’s most recent comedy special released on Max in 2023, saw him depart from his usual sense of humor to delve deeper into his childhood growing up in Massachusetts and his struggles with depression.

Although critics have assured that Grandiloquent, as a performance, is funny, they note that Gulman delivers a previously unseen – and surprising – poignancy to his work.

In an interview with The New York Post, Gulman explained the one-man show,...

After comedian Jo Koy previously bombed the 2024 Golden Globes with his cringe-worthy jokes and failed performance, it was rather gutsy of the award show to levy the responsibility on yet another comic in 2025. Yes, popular comedian Nikki Glaser hosted this year’s Golden Globes.

Comedian Nikki Glaser at the Golden Globe 2025 | image: YouTube/Golden Globe

Renowned for her stand-up specials—Perfect (2016), Bangin’ (2019), and Roast of Tom Brady (2024), Nikki Glaser has taken the long road to the Golden Globes, as she delivered snippets of the material prepared for the event at more than 75 comedy clubs. And they all worked when she took the stage as the first solo female host in Golden Globes’ history. But before looking at those jokes, let’s see these five little facts about Nikki Glaser.

1. Nikki Glaser started her comedy career at 18 Glaser in a still from her comedy special Someday You’ll Die | image: HBO

Ohio native,...

Nikki Glaser has become a well-known name in comedy, gaining recognition for her stand-up performances, TV appearances, and radio shows. Her sharp sense of humor and straightforward style have made her a standout in the entertainment industry.

Nikki Glaser | Credit: Instagram\@nikkiglaser

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Glaser grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, with her parents, Julie and Edward, and her younger sister, Lauren. Her passion for comedy started young, and after studying at the University of Kansas, she decided to make a career in stand-up. Since then, she has built a strong presence in the comedy world. This must have earned her an impressive net worth. Let’s check out how much she’s worth in 2024!

Nikki Glaser’s Net Worth in 2024

In 2024, Nikki Glaser’s net worth is estimated to be around $4 million (via Screen Rant), thanks to her success in stand-up comedy, television, and podcasting. She has...

Exclusive: Popular comic and voice actor James Adomian announced on Wednesday that his debut stand-up special, Path of Most Resistance, will premiere on YouTube on Thursday, September 19.

Recorded at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, the hour-long special is described as a kinetic ride packed with absurd characters, razor-sharp impressions, boiling wit, and a few wild stories from his lively, queer life. Check out a first-look clip below.

In addition to writing and performing the special, produced by 800 Pound Gorilla, Adomian exec produced alongside Jennie Church-Cooper, Ian Adkins, Ryan Bitzer, Damion Greiman and Anthony Leo, with Matt Schuler producing.

While Path of Resistance marks Adomian’s first filmed hour of stand-up, he’s previously put out an improvised Trump vs. Bernie character debate special with Anthony Atamanuik, as well as the 2012 stand-up Low Hangin Fruit. Currently guest starring regularly on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, his many on-camera appearances include History of the World: Part II,...

Ángel Salazar, who played Chi Chi in “Scarface,” died Aug. 11, his representative Roger Paul confirmed to Variety. He was 68.

Salazar played Tony Montana’s (Al Pacino) henchman in the 1983 cult classic, where he joins the drug lord in trying to reach the pinnacle of Miami’s cocaine scene. Chi Chi saves Tony in the famous chainsaw scene, where he’s almost killed by rival gang leader Hector (Al Israel).

Toward the end of the film, Chi Chi tries to fend off foe Alejandro Sosa’s (Paul Shenar) hit men to protect Tony, using a submachine gun to hold them back. Once he runs out of ammo, he bangs on Tony’s office door, begging to be let in before he’s killed by the attackers. He’s the last of Tony’s crew to be killed, leaving the kingpin all alone.

Salazar started his career in New York City, where...

Ángel Salazar has sadly passed away.

The Scarface and Carlito’s Way actor and comedian died at the age of 68, his rep confirmed to People.

Ángel died on Sunday (August 11), and a cause of death has not been declared.

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The actor, who had an enlarged heart, went to take a shower at a friend’s home in Brooklyn, where he was found in the bathroom, according to the rep.

He made his big-screen debut in Boulevard Nights and Walk Proud, before starring as Chi-Chi, a henchman of Tony Montana, in 1983′s classic Scarface.

He also starred in Punchline and 1993′s Carlito’s Way, apart from being an accomplished comedian in his own right.

He appeared in the 2006 documentary The Latin Legends of Comedy, as well as on Last Comic Standing and in various other comedy specials and series, including In Living Color and On Our Own.

Ángel Salazar, the actor best known as Al Pacino’s trusted sidekick “Chi Chi” in the 1983 film Scarface, has died. Salazar passed away in his sleep at a friend’s home in Brooklyn, NY Sunday, his rep and longtime friend Ann Wingsong confirmed to TMZ. He was 68.

A cause of death was not revealed, but Wingsong told the publication Salazar suffered from heart issues.

Salazar collected more than 50 acting credits over the course of his 45-year career, but it was his role as Chi Chi, Tony Montana’s (Pacino) devoted henchman in the Brian de Palma-directed Scarface for which he is best remembered. One of the more memorable scenes is the “chainsaw” scene where he saved Tony’s life. He starred alongside Michelle Pfeiffer, Steven Bauer, F. Murray Abraham, Robert Loggia and Mark Margolis in the film, written by Oliver Stone.

He went on to co-star with Tom Hanks...

Chicago – The future is bright for Chicago comedy, as the stand-up scene keeps growing along with the improv and sketch juggernauts. Comedian Ariel Julie is organizing the upcoming Windy City Comedy Fest, set for 2025, and is hosting a benefit for that Fest at Chicago’s Den Theatre on August 8th, 2024. Click here for details/tickets.

Three of the best comedians in Chicago are coming together for “One Night Only,” to raise funds for the first annual Windy City Comedy Fest … Kristen Toomey, Junior Stopka, and Dwayne Kennedy. Your host is Ariel Julie, known for her comic energy, charisma, and a wry sense of humor. At a towering 4-ft/10, Ariel Julie takes pride as part of the long, hilarious and influential lineage of the Jewish comedian. Her full-hour stand-up special, “Weiner Patrol,” is available on YouTube (link below).

Hosted by Comedian Ariel Julie

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Kristen Toomey haș been named a “Chicago Original,...

“Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” is filling out its faculty.

Actor, comedian and writer Gina Yashere (“Bob Hearts Abishola”) has enrolled in the first season of the Paramount+ series as a recurring guest star, to play one of the instructors at the storied institution of higher learning.

She joins Holly Hunter, who leads the series as the captain and chancellor of Starfleet Academy, as well as Kerrice Brooks, Bella Shepard, George Hawkins, Karim Diané and Zoë Steiner as new cadets. Paul Giamatti will also recur as the main villain of the season.

According to the official logline, the show “introduces viewers to a young group of cadets who come together to pursue a common dream of hope and optimism. Under the watchful and demanding eyes of their instructors, they discover what it takes to become Starfleet officers as they navigate blossoming friendships, explosive rivalries, first loves and a new enemy that...

Bob Hearts Abishola co-creator and star Gina Yashere has joined the cast of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy in a recurring role.

Yashere will play an Academy instructor in the Paramount+ series. She joins previously announced cast Holly Hunter, Kerrice Brooks, Bella Shepard, George Hawkins, Karim Diané, Zoë Steiner and Paul Giamatti.

Production is set to begin next month.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy introduces viewers to a young group of cadets who come together to pursue a common dream of hope and optimism. Under the watchful and demanding eyes of their instructors, they discover what it takes to become Starfleet officers as they navigate blossoming friendships, explosive rivalries, first loves and a new enemy that threatens both the Academy and the Federation itself.

Kurtzman and Noga Landau serve as co-showrunners and executive produce the series alongside EPs Gaia Violo, Aaron Baiers, Olatunde Osunsanmi, Jenny Lumet, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth, Frank Siracusa and John Weber.

When fellow emerging comedian Glorelys Mora and I first met in the comedy scene - it was an instant connection. I was in awe of her ability to capture and materialize people's need for expression through comedy. Her determination and contagious, guttural laugh drew me in, and we quickly bonded over our shared experiences and challenges as Dominican comedians. As comics, we spent hours discussing how difficult it was to gain support and recognition in an industry that often overlooks voices like ours. Our conversations sparked a vision: to create a dedicated platform that would elevate Dominican voices in comedy.

When we started Morir Soñando, it was a venture born out of necessity and a deep love for our culture. I'd long felt comedy was missing something crucial - an authentic representation of Dominican voices. While the comedy scene is vibrant and diverse, Dominican comedians often lack a platform that...

Francisco Ramos, the Venezuelan American stand-up comic known for his unique perspective on the immigrant experience, took to YouTube on Tuesday to unveil his debut comedy special, Venezuela’Merican, via 800 Pound Gorilla.

No logline was provided for the special, filmed in Las Vegas at Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club inside the MGM Grand. But you can check out a first-look clip, spotlighting a bit on pumpkin patches, below.

Produced by Garrett, Ed Conover and 800 Pound Gorilla Records, Ramos’ special was directed by Michael Malone.

“I’m beyond thrilled for everyone to finally see the special(ito) we’ve been cooking up!” said Ramos in a statement to Deadline. “Huge shoutout to Brad Garrett for producing it and to the fantastic team at 800 Pound Gorilla for their incredible support. Now, fingers crossed for 1 million views—because that’s the magic number that might finally make my mom stop asking, “When are you getting a real job?...

Comedian, writer, and actress Yamaneika Saunders’ dynamic stage presence has captivated audiences across the country for over a decade. With countless credits and appearances across some of the biggest TV shows, she’s now taking her combination of high-energy improvisational observations and unique, bold perspectives to SiriusXM every week during “Off Topic with Yamaneika” on Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio (Ch. 96).

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Starting June 4, “Off Topic with Yamaneika” airs every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 3pm Et on Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, satellite channel 96 and streaming on the SiriusXM app.

Stream previous episodes anytime, anywhere, with the SiriusXM app.

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Listen in as Yamaneika shares her bold and hilarious takes on pop culture, trending topics, and more — until she goes off topic,...

Exclusive: Top comic Iliza Shlesinger has struck a deal to shoot her first one-hour comedy special for Prime Video.

Taping at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City on November 2nd, as part of her recently announced The Get Ready Tour, the special’s premiere date will be announced at a later date. As the voice of the Elder Millennial generation, Shlesinger uses it to bring back her familiar, physical, fast-paced style peppered with characters, animals and insights, from stripper heels to gorilla wives to a lesson for Gen Z.

The special comes on the heels of six for Netflix, the most recent being 2022’s Hot Forever. Shlesinger’s 2018 hour, Elder Millenial, served multiple purposes given its use as the subject of Iliza Shlesinger: Over & Over, her “fan-u-mentary” that provides fans with an inside look into what goes into making one of her specials.

One of today’s leading comics,...

Exclusive: Sierra Katow (The Sex Lives of College Girls) is partnering with Comedy Dynamics on the release of her debut comedy special, Funt, which will become available on platforms worldwide on April 2nd, rolling out in album form on April 5th.

Best known for her recurring role as Evangeline on the Max series The Sex Lives of College Girls, which has been renewed for a third season, Katow uses her special to ponder her dumb career choice, online haters, and why anyone still has kids.

Filmed live from the inaugural Comedy Dynamics Festival, which was held at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood from April 5 – 9, 2023, the special was directed by Matt Kubas. Brian Volk-Weiss, Cisco Henson, Anna Roberts and Katow served as executive producers.

“I am beyond excited to share my first comedy special, Funt!” said Katow. “I hope that it makes people laugh or even lightly chuckle. I am not picky.

Exclusive: Laurie Kilmartin on Thursday announced Cis Woke Grief Sl*t, her new special for Comedy Dynamics, which will be available for rental or purchase via Prime Video, Apple TV+, YouTube, Google Play, Dish, and cable providers worldwide on January 30th.

Kilmartin is a veteran comic who garnered an Emmy nomination for her writing on Conan, the TBS talk show on which she was a staffer for 11 years. Previously releasing the special 45 Jokes About My Dead Dad, she came to the attention of some as a Top 10 finalist on Season 9 of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, becoming a New York Times bestselling author with her first book, Shitty Mom.

“I love to sandwich the serious stuff between dick jokes and boob jokes, and see what happens,” said Kilmartin in a statement to Deadline on the special. “I hope Cis Woke Grief Slut makes good people laugh,...

New Year’s Eve may have come and gone, but another countdown to After Midnight is underway.

CBS’ forthcoming late-night series, hosted by stand-up comedian Taylor Tomlinson, will premiere on Tuesday, Jan. 16, the network announced Thursday. New episodes will air at 12:37 am Et, following broadcasts of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

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Filling the void left by The Late Late Show With James Corden,...

After burning through countless stories involving his family and personal (mis)adventures with his Netflix specials Secret Time and Hey Big Boy, comedian Bert Kreischer squeezed “the last bit of juice out of the orange” with his latest, the Golden Globes contender Razzle Dazzle.

The Florida native feels, looking back, that this special is most certainly “the best” he’s put out so far. “I feel like it is all where I’ve grown, and I think it is all the shit you love me for,” he tells Deadline. “There’s a lot of great family stuff. There’s wild, funny stories. There’s a f*ckng ass hair cutting, and I know it’s performed better than any of my other specials, which is insane when you think Hey Big Boy was released three days after stay-at-home orders for [Covid]. Me and Tiger King were the first week.”

Remarkably, Razzle...

Zainab Johnson needs to be our new Queen of Comedy. She’s just so good. And gutsy. As Aleesha, one of the AI-afterlife managers on Prime Video‘s Upload, the former semi-finalist from Last Comic Standing has had three fire seasons of cracking us up in an ensemble element. But this past October, Johnson took center stage—and owned it from every angle!—for her first hour-long comedy special. Shot in the round at Harlem Stage in her New York hometown, Hijabs Off allows Johnson to finally showcase her brainy, brave and deeply personal material. Prime Video “I feel like stand-up comedy started out as a transformative art form,” she notes in the video above. “And I really wanted to try to capture that thing that I used to watch when I was growing up.” Adding that she’s always been told that she “reveled in the silence” during her sets,...

Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

There is a little something for everyone, whether you're an Eddie Murphy fan or thrive on the work of Taylor Sheridan.

We'll begin with a Christmas special featuring Ted Lasso's award-winning actress Hannah Waddingham.

Hannah Waddingham will be getting an assist from her Ted Lasso costars during her upcoming holiday special.

Apple TV+ debuted the official trailer for Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas on Wednesday, and it's poised to be one of the most heartwarming television events of the year.

Ted Lasso alums Phil Dunster (Jamie Tartt), Nick Mohammed (Nathan Shelley), Kola Bokinni (Isaac McAdoo), Billy Harris (Colin Hughes), James Lance (Trent Crimm), and June Temple (Keeley Jones) are all present in the clip.

The special drops on the streaming platform on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, and will also be accompanied by an album launching on that same date.

Taylor Tomlinson will be staying up late soon: The stand-up comedian has been named the host of the upcoming CBS late night show After Midnight.

Stephen Colbert announced the news during Wednesday’s Late Show episode; After Midnight will air after The Late Show weeknights at 12:37 am on CBS, and Colbert will serve as an executive producer. Filling the vacant time slot left by the end of The Late Late Show With James Corden in April, it’s slated to premiere early next year.

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Exclusive: UTA has signed well known comedian, actor, and podcast host Felipe Esparza for representation in all areas globally.

Rising to fame as the 2010 winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Esparza’s most recent special was the dual-language Felipe Esparza: Bad Decisions, which debuted on Netflix to critical acclaim, in both English and Spanish, in 2020. His second special, Translate This, premiered on HBO in 2017 and continues to be available for streaming on all HBO platforms. His first, 2012’s They’re Not Gonna Laugh At You, made its way to Netflix after debuting on Showtime.

Esparza has also been seen recurring on series like NBC’s Superstore, Adult Swim’s The Eric Andre Show, Netflix’s Gentefied, and Cartoon Network’s Victor and Valentino. Notable film credits include Guest House with Pauly Shore, 7th & Union with Omar Chaparro, Daddy Daughter Trip with Rob Schneider, You People with Eddie Murphy and Jonah Hill,...

Comedian Jeff Dye has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence.

The 40-year-old was taken into custody by the Burbank Police Department at 9:56 a.m. on Sunday (October 8). He was released from Burbank Jail without bail at 1:04 p.m.

Sgt. Stephen Turner of the Burbank Police Department stated that after authorities responded to a traffic collision at around 9:30 a.m., “Witnesses relayed the driver of a white Tesla collided with a tree and the driver fled on foot. Based on witness description, the driver was located just a few blocks east of the scene and detained pending [an] investigation,” People reports.

Jeff‘s lawyer Andrew B. Leventhal told EW in a statement, “Although no one was injured, this is a traumatic event for Jeff. We ask that you reserve judgment and respect his privacy as I take care of this matter. He is presumed innocent.”

Jeff...

Zainab Johnson has filmed her first original comedy special.

The actress and stand-up recently taped the solo debut, Zainab Johnson: Hijabs Off, and it will start streaming on Prime Video this fall. The Oct. 24 premiere date is fortuitous for both Johnson and the streamer, as it follows the third-season premiere of her series (Upload) by only four days.

Hijabs Off finds Johnson leaning on her unique identity — namely growing up a Black Muslim woman in a Harlem house where she was one of 13 children. Johnson has been a working stand-up for years. She competed on late NBC reality show Last Comic Standing, appeared in HBO’s All Def Comedy and has performed on Late Night with Seth Meyers, in addition to her regular club work.

In addition to her series regular role on Upload, Johnson’s acting resume includes Ramy, A Black Lady Sketch Show, American Koko and Private Practice.

On Fox's new reality series Stars On Mars, twelve "celebronauts" compete to see who has what it takes to colonize the Red Planet. The cast receives assignments from legendary actor William Shatner, who is perfect for the role, as he has some experience with space himself. Not only did the 92-year-old actor play Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise for three decades, but he has even traveled to space. On October 13, 2021, he became the oldest person ever to fly into space, when he took part in Blue Origin's second sub-orbital human spaceflight, Blue Origin Ns-18.

On Stars On Mars, the celebrities live 24/7 in a hyper-realistic Mars habitat. As they complete missions given to them by William, one of them becomes the base commander, who leads the team. A perk of being base commander is staying in a private bedroom and bathroom. At the end of each mission,...

“I Wish We could talk about race more,” says Theo Von. “I feel like, especially as a white male, to raise your hands to ask a question is like you’re that nervous kid in the back of the class.”

This hot take — it’s hard out there for a white guy — is the sort of musing Von is known for. But before you think you’ve got him deciphered (see the many Reddit threads like “Theo Von is a right wing nut job”), he wants you to hear him out: “I understand that,...

Roy Wood Jr. will be this year’s featured entertainer at the White House Correspondents’ Association’s annual dinner on April 29.

The Daily Show correspondent has a standup special, Imperfect Messenger, streaming on Paramount+.

The gig is a high profile assignment — drawing attention across cable news networks and countless clips on social media — but it’s also one of the most challenging. The entertainer typically follows the president on stage, in the cavernous Washington Hilton ballroom packed with almost 3,000 guests.

“Roy Wood Jr. brings a journalistic eye to his comedy. He’s hilarious — but also makes sure his audiences are thinking as they laugh,” Tamara Keith, the Whca president and White House correspondent for NPR, said in a statement.

“My aim for this year’s dinner is to lift up the importance of a free and independent press to a functioning democracy, so I am thrilled to be able to...

Exclusive: UTA has signed former journalist turned comedian, television writer, and award-winning author, Chloé Hilliard.

In television, Hilliard is currently a co-executive producer and co-head writer on HBO’s Emmy Award-winning A Black Lady Sketch Show.

As a comedian, she made her late-night debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She has been featured on Wilmore, The Breakfast Club, The Drew Barrymore Show, This Week at the Comedy Cellar, Chris Gethard Presents, Last Comic Standing, and The Nightly Show, among others. Hilliard appeared alongside Gina Yashere, Lil Rel Howery, Roy Wood Jr., and others in Comedy Central’s documentary, Dark Humor.

Her debut book, F*ck Your Diet, was released by Simon & Schuster’s Gallery Books and received several acknowledgments, including the Best Comedy Book of 2020 by the African American Literary Awards, and was a Goodreads Choice Awards Finalist for Best Humor Book.

Previously, Hilliard was a journalist and editor for several outlets,...

Estrella Media has hired former NBCUniversal exec Enrique Guillen to serve as the company’s new chief content officer. Guillen will report to Estrella Media CEO Peter Markham and be based in Burbank.

At Estella Media, Guillen will oversee U.S. domestic and global content strategy for the company’s TV, streaming, digital, audio, events and digital businesses, including developing, producing, and acquiring all television and film content, overseeing network and station programming, news, sports, digital content, and studio productions. He’ll also handle international distribution of Estrella Media content.

“Enrique brings impeccable credentials as a leading executive in global content development and distribution, and he is a perfect fit to help our company accelerate our leadership position,” said Markham. “We look forward to Enrique taking a prominent role in helping us plot our next phase of growth as the changes taking place in our industry present unprecedented opportunities for Estrella Media.

Variety has named its 10 Comics to Watch for 2022. This year’s honorees will be profiled in the July 20 issue of Variety and be honored at this year’s Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, held in Montreal July 13-31. There will be a panel and cocktail reception held on July 29, followed by a performance showcase July 30.

Variety has been presenting the 10 Comics to Watch list since 2000 and has included such names as Tiffany Haddish, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt and Quinta Brunson.

The list is comprised of stand-up comedians, writers and content creators selected by a panel that includes Variety editors and those in the comedy community that scout, book, cast and represent comics.

Says Christine Walters, creative director, Just For Laughs ComedyPRO and ComedyCON: “We look forward to welcoming the hilarious new class of Variety 10 Comics to Watch in this, our 40th anniversary year of the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal.

Vincent Ngo, top screenwriter and Hollywood script doctor, has set up comedy series “Early Risers” in his native Vietnam. Talent behemoth, Creative Artists Agency (CAA) represents the production company Early Risers Media Group and is handling licensing of the series’ distribution rights.

The show, about the lives of American and European expats living and working in Saigon, is set to begin filming under the direction of Zach Merck at the end of this month.

After a prolonged period of Covid restrictions, “Early Risers” is believed to be the first international television production in Vietnam in over two years. Local production is being run by Ace 1 Pictures.

“Vincent has created a series that’s incredibly smart, funny and daring,” said executive producer Peter Toumasis. “It’s a contemporary comedy set against Saigon’s rarely seen expat community, which is full of lovable first-world rejects who had somehow fallen from grace and...

Exclusive: George Lopez, comedian Josh Blue and actress Marilu Heller are among the first guests for podcast Brain & Life, which will explore the intersection of brain health and neurologic disease.

Set up by the American Academy of Neurology, the podcast will engage with neurology experts, celebrity advocates, and people whose lives are affected by neurologic conditions, including the aforementioned actors.

American comedian and actor Lopez, who suffered from a chronic kidney condition which led to a diagnosis of uremic neuropathy, is best known for starring in his self-produced ABC sitcom.

Veteran actress Henner, who has total recall memory (meaning she can remember specific details of virtually every day of her life since she was a child) is well known for roles in movie LA Story and series Taxi. Comedian Blue, who has cerebral palsy, was voted Last Comic Standing on the fourth season of NBC’s reality show Last Comic Standing.

The 2022 Oscars will look different than any of the past 93 ceremonies as there will be three funny ladies taking the stage as co-hosts: Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall. It’s a vast difference from the three most recent Academy Awards broadcasts when ABC and the show’s producers decided to go host-less, with varying degrees of success. In this article, we’ll fill you in on everything to know about Oscars host Amy Schumer before the ceremony begins at 8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt on Sunday, March 27.

Who is Amy Schumer?

Born on June 1, 1981 in New York City, Schumer’s parents initially owned a baby furniture company until it went bankrupt when she was nine. After high school, she moved to Maryland for college and graduated with a theater degree in 2003. Schumer’s first job in the entertainment industry was as an actress in the off-Broadway play “Keeping Abreast,...

Exclusive: Bill Bellamy, the actor and stand-up comic best known for his cult comedy classic How to Be a Player, has signed with Buchwald for representation.

Bellamy hosts and exec produces the TV One series Bill Bellamy’s Who Got Jokes?, currently in its fourth season, which has over the years featured appearances from such rising comedians as Tiffany Haddish, Lil Rey Howery and Karlous Miller.

Bellamy recently finished shooting a role in Chris Spencer’s Back on the Strip, opposite Haddish, J.B. Smoove and Wesley Snipes, and was recently seen as the lead in the BET+ film A Rich Christmas, starring prior to that in Universal Pictures’ Kindergarten Cop 2 and The Bounce Back opposite Shemar Moore.

He’s also appeared on the TV side in such series as TV Land’s Hot in Cleveland, HBO’s hit comedy Insecure and Netflix’s Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.

Exclusive: Fernando Hernandez has joined Center Drive Media, which owns and operates the Emmy-winning non-fiction banner Triage Entertainment and is an equity partner in Lando Entertainment, as Executive Vice President of Development.

In his role at Center Drive, Hernandez will lead all content development across production labels. He will be joined at the company by Ryan Miller and Brennan Huntington—new hires he’s previously worked with that will serve as SVPs. All three additions to Center Drive will work alongside SVP Ashley Hoff, who is also serving as an exec producer on several upcoming Triage documentaries.

“Fernando has excelled at leading studio divisions, in part, because he knows what it takes to actually create and produce successful series from the ground up,” said Center Drive Media CEO Stu Schreiberg.

“I’m excited to be joining a proven company like Center Drive Media which allows for so many opportunities to leverage existing partnerships,...

Taylor Tomlinson has mined her up-bringing in a devout Christian family for laughs in her comedy act and Netflix stand-up specials. Now, her story will be the basis of a new feature film.

Village Roadshow Pictures has acquired the rights to an untitled movie based on the life of the hit stand-up comedian, outbidding several other suitors. Paul Weitz will direct from a script written by Tomlinson and Taylor Tetreau. Tomlinson will also star in the project.

Weitz most recently directed “Fatherhood” starring Kevin Hart, which made Netflix’s all-time top 10 list last summer. He is currently in post-production on a comedy that he wrote and directed entitled “Moving On” starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. Weitz co-directed “About a Boy” and “American Pie” with his brother Chris Weitz. His directing credits include the acclaimed comedy “Grandma” (also with Tomlin) and “Admission” with Tina Fey and Paul Rudd.

Tomlinson’s...

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Laurie has officially dethroned Nate Jacobs as the most formidable villain on "Euphoria." We meet the high-school teacher turned drug dealer in the HBO show's season two premiere, when Fez does business with her following Mouse's murder. Laurie reveals new layers every time she appears on screen: she became addicted to oxycontin in college after getting injured as an athlete, she fronts Rue $10,000 worth of drugs to sell, and, as we learn in episode three, she's involved in some sort of sex-trafficking ring that she threatens to rope Rue into.

"If you screw me, I'll have you kidnapped and sold to some real sick people. I always find a way to make my money back," she tells Rue in a calm, monotone, nightmare-fueling voice. You definitely don't want to cross her.

Related: 3 Theories For Why Nate Is Cal's Biggest Regret on "Euphoria"

Although Laurie exudes pure,...

(Welcome to The Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they've been watching, why it's worth checking out, and where you can stream it.)

The Special: "Fortune Feimster: Sweet & Salty"

Where You Can Stream It: Netflix

The Pitch: Southern-born Fortune Feimster first broke into the mainstream scene on NBC's "Last Comic Standing," and successfully sparked a career as a comedian, writer, and actor. More than likely, you recognize her as Colette from "The Mindy Project," hosting "What a Joke" on Sirius Xm's channel Netflix is a Joke, plenty of cameo...

The post The Daily Stream: Fortune Feimster's Sweet & Salty Is Your Happy Escape From The Hell We're Living In appeared first on /Film.

Exclusive: Kevin Yorn’s law firm Yorn, Levine, Barnes, Krintzman, Rubenstein, Kohner, Endlich & Gellman has promoted Ashley Briskman, Cary Dobkin, Kristi Eddington and Miles Metcoff to partner positions.

“Congratulations to Ashley, Cary, Kristi and Miles,” Yorn said. “We are excited to add these talented, homegrown attorneys to the leadership team. One core tenant of our firm has always been to complement external recruiting with a commitment to elevating exceptional attorneys from within our own ranks. We believe this ethos is essential for building a strong, effective culture that best positions us to serve our incredible clients.”

Yorn Levine Barnes is a leading entertainment law firm with offices in Los Angeles and New York which reps industry talent and companies. The firm’s clients include Kenya Barris, Loren Bouchard, Gisele Bunchen, Ellen DeGeneres, the Duffer Brothers, Scarlett Johansson, Mike Judge, Alicia Keys, Matthew McConaughey, NASCAR, Jordan Peele, Zoe Saldana and Jason Sudeikis.

The comedy world is mourning the loss of a star.   Ricarlo Flanagan, an actor, comedian and rapper, who was a semifinalist on Last Comic Standing, died over the weekend after contracting coronavirus, his agent confirmed in a statement to Variety. According to the outlet, he was 40 at the time of his passing. Flanagan's agent, Stu Golfman of Kmr Talent, said of the performer's passing, "Sadly this pandemic has taken the life of an extremely talented performer and even nicer human being. Ricarlo will be greatly missed." In 2013, Flanagan released his debut comedy album, Man Law. Two years later, in 2015, he landed a spot as a semifinalist on the NBC comedy show, Last...

Ricarlo Flanagan, an actor, rapper and stand-up comedian who was a semifinalist on “Last Comic Standing,” died over the weekend of Covid complications, his talent representative confirmed to Variety. He was 40.

“Sadly this pandemic has taken the life of an extremely talented performer and even nicer human being. Ricarlo will be greatly missed,” Golfman told Variety.

Friends have created a GoFundMe campaign to provide assistance to Flanagan’s family.

“The news of a loved one’s death is never something easy to hear, let alone if you are far away from the individual,” reads the GoFundMe’s description. “Our dear friend has suddenly passed away and sadly was far from his family. Ricarlo Flanagan was a loving son, grandson, cousin, nephew and friend with many amazing talents. He brought laughter to every room he walked in. We would like to get him home to his family in Cleveland, Ohio, so...

Ricarlo Flanagan, the actor, rapper and stand-up comic who was a semifinalist on the ninth season of Last Comic Standing, has died. He was 40.

Flanagan’s agent Stu Golfman of Kmr Talent confirmed the news to Deadline, saying that “Ricarlo was one of the nicest people i have ever met in my life and a joy to work for. He will be missed dearly.”

While Flanagan recently posted to Twitter about contracting Covid-19, writing that “This covid is no joke. I don’t wish this on anybody,” a cause of death was not officially confirmed.

Flanagan released his debut comedy album, Man Law, in 2013, going on to appear on NBC’s stand-up showcase Last Comic Standing in 2015. He was known on the acting side for recurring roles on Showtime’s Shameless and Disney+ series Walk the Prank, having also guest starred on The Mick, The Carmichael Show, Insecure, The Neighborhood,...

Netflix’s “Ya No Estoy Aquí” (“I’m No Longer Here”), Hulu’s “Love, Victor,” FX’s “Pose” and Pop TV’s “One Day at a Time – Animated Special” were among the big winners at the 36th annual Imagen Awards, honoring film and TV shows that celebrate Latino talent.

“Ya No Estoy Aquí” won for both Best Feature Film and Best Director, while “Love Victor” landed Best Comedy Primetime Program and Best Actor (Michael Cimino), while “Pose” was named Best Drama Primetime Program and Best Actress (Mj Rodriguez). “One Day at a Time – Animated Special” was named Best Primetime Program – Special or Movie and Best Voiceover (Justina Machado).

Netflix picked up eight wins, the most of any outlet. Special honors went to the Norman Lear Writer’s Award winner Tanya Saracho, the creator, showrunner, and executive producer of Starz series “Vida.”

Aida Rodriguez (“Last Comic Standing”), Chuey Martinez (“Dish Nation”), Isabella Gomez...