These days, it seems the whole world is going digital. Consumers are falling in love with a series of new online video and audio streaming services. The Digital Podcast Network is the latest in-demand streaming service to be launched from Hollywood, California. The Digital Podcast Network is targeted toward African-American and Latino audiences, a powerful global community … [Read more...] about The Digital Podcast Network Announces Its Launch
Comedians
Laugh Factory Offers Free Streaming to Heal the World
At a time of crisis in the City of Angels and around the globe, the world famous Laugh Factory in Hollywood is offering free live streaming of stand-up comedy on its YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/user/TheLaughFactory. "Everyone knows laughter is healing, and we need it now, more than ever," says Laugh Factory owner Jamie Masada. "Comedians are Doctors of the … [Read more...] about Laugh Factory Offers Free Streaming to Heal the World
Celebrity Comedians Unite for LAUGH AID: 4-Hour Livestream Benefitting Comedy Gives Back’s COVID-19 Relief Fund – Performers Include Ray Romano, Howie Mandel, Bill Burr, Amanda Seales and More
Laughter is healing, and during the COVID-19 public health crisis a renowned group of celebrity comedians, including Ray Romano, Iliza Shlesinger, Howie Mandel, Nikki Glaser, Bill Burr, Marc Maron, Patton Oswalt and many more will be performing April 4, 2020 at 4pm pst (4/4 at 4pm) via a livestream to lift the … [Read more...] about Celebrity Comedians Unite for LAUGH AID: 4-Hour Livestream Benefitting Comedy Gives Back’s COVID-19 Relief Fund – Performers Include Ray Romano, Howie Mandel, Bill Burr, Amanda Seales and More
The Kids Are Back! Amazon Prime Video to Bring Back “The Kids in the Hall” With New Episodes
Amazon today announced that the critically-acclaimed sketch comedy series, The Kids in the Hall, will be making a comeback on Prime Video. With the return of all of the original “Kids,” the 8-episode Amazon Original series, which will be a continuation of the original show, will be available to Prime members in Canada and around the world in more than 200 countries and … [Read more...] about The Kids Are Back! Amazon Prime Video to Bring Back “The Kids in the Hall” With New Episodes
Comedy Icon Adam Sandler To Be Honored With Esteemed ASCAP Founders Award At 2020 ASCAP Pop Music Awards April 28 In Los Angeles
"Adam is a giant of comedy, and so many of his most hilarious onscreen moments are based in music and song," said ASCAP Chairman of the Board and President Paul Williams. "From Opera Man to 'The Chanukah Song' to 'Grow Old with You,' Adam's genius ability to seamlessly blend comedy and music helps us all appreciate the wonders and absurdities of life and love. ASCAP … [Read more...] about Comedy Icon Adam Sandler To Be Honored With Esteemed ASCAP Founders Award At 2020 ASCAP Pop Music Awards April 28 In Los Angeles
Jay Mohr to Headline 19th Annual Comedy for a Cure on April 5, 2020
The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (TS Alliance) announced today that Jay Mohr, comedian, actor and best-selling author, will headline its 19th Annual Comedy for a Cure®. The event brings together top comedians to raise funds for those impacted by the rare genetic disorder tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), which affects more than 50,000 in the United States and 1 million … [Read more...] about Jay Mohr to Headline 19th Annual Comedy for a Cure on April 5, 2020
National Comedy Center Named Best New Museum in the Country by USA Today
The National Comedy Center, the nation’s official cultural institution and state-of-the-art museum dedicated to comedy as an art form, was named the “Best New Museum” in the country by USA Today as part of the 2020 USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards, it was announced today. https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-new-museum/ The … [Read more...] about National Comedy Center Named Best New Museum in the Country by USA Today
“Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” Is Finally an Adult Party Game Premiering at New York Toy Fair
Live on Kickstarter.com, and being shown for the first time at New York Toy Fair, Anchorman: The Game - Improper Teleprompter is an adult party game from Barry & Jason Games and Entertainment based on Will Ferrell and Adam McKay's hit comedy, which also stars Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, Christina Applegate, David Koechner, and a host of other comedians. The game is inspired … [Read more...] about “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” Is Finally an Adult Party Game Premiering at New York Toy Fair
"Black Coffee," the Series Created by George Khouri, Now Streaming on Funny Or Die
Season 1 of the series George Khouri created, Black Coffee, is now streaming on Will Ferrell's digital platform, Funny Or Die. Watch all 8 episodes of Season 1 here. Black Coffee is a comedy about four friends with wildly different motives who open a black-owned coffee shop in the heart of the nation's capital. The series features a super talented cast and crew with a … [Read more...] about "Black Coffee," the Series Created by George Khouri, Now Streaming on Funny Or Die
LiveXLive Adds “Comedy Bombcast” To Original Podcast Lineup
LiveXLive Media, Inc., a global digital media company focused on live entertainment, today announced the launch of an original podcast series, "Comedy Bombcast." Hosted by Kevin Klein, "Comedy Bombcast" confirms the indisputable truth of the comedy-world saying that "if you're not bombing, you're not trying," with first-hand accounts of failure as told by well-known comedians … [Read more...] about LiveXLive Adds “Comedy Bombcast” To Original Podcast Lineup