COMEDY CENTRAL
Where in the world are we going to get our "fake" news from for the entire summer? Jon Stewart, host of Comedy Central’s political satire talk show, The Daily Show, announced this week that he will be taking a 12 week hiatus from his popular television show. Thankfully, we'll still know what's going on in the world thanks to John Oliver. The British funnyman and regular contributor on the show will fill Stewart’s news-desk for an allotted 8 weeks of Stewart’s hiatus. For the remaining four weeks there is a possibility that the show will have additional guest anchors or air episode repeats.
After suffering a stroke just over a month ago, comedian Patrice O'Neal passed away yesterday, November 29th.
His agent Matt Frost confirmed the news in a statement, while expressing his gratitude towards Patrice's fans and friends who expressed support as he battled for his life following the stroke on Oct. 19. He states that O'Neal's mother, Gloria, was right by his side until his very last breath. Aside from his later issues with the stroke, Patrice was also 300 pounds and struggled with diabetes for the majority of his adult life.
The hosts of Sirius XM radio show "Opie and Anthony" (and friends of O'Neal) were the first to broadcast the devastating news. Gregg (Opie) tweeted:"Yes, it's true that our pal Patrice O'Neal has passed away. The funniest and best thinker I've ever known PERIOD #devastated." Healso provided a link to a video of his late friend laughing on the radio show and added: "Patrice O'Neal Greatest Laugh EVER."
After three pot-driven films, the adventures of Harold & Kumar may have potentially reached a milestone and get their own animated series!
Sure, they're no Beavis & Butt-head (despite their awesome return to MTV a couple of weeks ago!). but we have loved the duo ever since their munchies-induced trek to White Castle.
A source close to the project claims that Lionsgate is pitching the series and networks such as MTV & Comedy Central were just some of the companies showing their interest. The potential project is far from receiving the greenlight, but Deadline reports that returning actors John Cho and Kal Penn are signed on to voice the titular protagonists along with the film trilogy's writers Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg. No word yet on the return of the occasional Neil Patrick Harris cameo, though he most likely would. After all, Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle was what brought his career back to life in 2004.
September may mean that it's time to go out with that extra sweater in tow, but there's no need to carry a frown when you're headed to 116 MacDougal. With their September line-up of events, there's something for everyone to look forward to.Even better, there is no cover for their weekly events.
Mondays: Hit up Gaslight Refueled (8pm) for live stand-up comedy with funny peeps from Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, NBC, and more, with host Vicky Kuperman.
Tuesdays: Hit up Open Mic (6pm) where the legendary Gaslight stage plays host to singers, poets, comics, and storytellers with host Manoo Halati.
It's Charlie Sheen's turn to sit down, shut up for once and listen to other people ramble on about silly stuff. Except sadly, the speakers do not have to dig up much crap to put him on the spot.
The disgraced actor who publicly and officially went, well, nuts this past year is once again getting another chance to expose his special self. Charlie Sheen is getting his very own Comedy Central Roast. Well, the whole world knows he's a maniac, at least now we make Charlie bashing an official hobby.
Former Comedy Central Roast celebrants include Bob Saget, Joan Rivers, Flavor Flav, Jeff Foxworthy, and many others. In general, the show's goal is to showcase the roastees' good sportsmanship despite the incessant jabs at them. Even through nonstop insults, the selected individual must keep calm and collected. Two words that completely describe Mr. Sheen, right?
MoCCA isn’t the only big art and cartoon event going down in NYC soon. Starting today, the Opera Gallery will be hosting an art event on the subject of arguably one of the most controversial cartoons of our generation. South Park helped pave the way for animation with a darker sense of humor and remains one of the prime examples that animation does have an audience in adults. It also drove the censors bonkers and brought to light over and over again the discussion of censorship in American television.
Where there is a sidewalk, the smell of fresh croissants and cookies in the air, and a cacophanous crowd huddled around a street corner, there is Sweetery NYC. Acclaimed by New York Magazine, City's Best and working with such clientele as the Food Network and Comedy Central, this young company is moving full speed ahead.
Thanks to husband and wife owners Grant Di Mille and Samira Mahboubian, Sweetery's truck wielding freshly made European-inspired pastries, quiches, whoopie pies and brioches is never too far away and is always worth the trip.
Joonbug recently had the chance to sit down with the founders of this ambitious and delicious company.
Comedy Central and MTV Networks have recently announced a collaboration to honor the best comedy films, actors, T.V. series, stand-up, and digital content to hit the nation. This huge event will be the first multi-network, multi-platform, yearly celebration dedicated to honoring and celebrating the world of comedy.
The Comedy Awards will take place in none other than New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom on March 26th and will premiere all across MTV Networks, Spike TV, TV Land, VH1, and of course, Comedy Central on Sunday, April 10th, 2011.
Comedy Central's South Park starts off with an all-new episode titled "New Jersey" for its 14th season on Oct. 13. Randy and the boys are nervous to be joined by Jersey folk when South Park is in jeopardy of becoming part of West Jersey.
What's the big deal Randy? You should be overjoyed to meet the Jersey kids. Not to be bias or anything.
Greg Giraldo was rushed to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Jersey Saturday for undisclosed reasons. At the time he was staying at a nearby hotel for a four-night act at the Stress Factory comedy club in New Brunswick.
Fans were told before the Saturday night show that he was rushed to the hospital and would not be performing. A source from his management stated, “It was an accidental overdose...”
Giraldo was only 44.
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