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Sarah Silverman romances a child in this short film (Video)

Sarah Silverman romances a child in this short film (Video)

By | May 2, 2013 at 3:07 pm | 4 comments

In Sarah Silverman’s latest contribution to the JASH network on YouTube, we find the comedian embroiled in a torrid love affair with a suitor of a less advanced aged than her own. Filtered through the lens of French film noir – down to the English subtitles – it’s not...

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Bo Burnham on Zach Stone, modern celebrity, working with Judd Apatow, more! (Interview)

Bo Burnham on Zach Stone, modern celebrity, working with Judd Apatow, more! (Interview)

By | May 2, 2013 at 1:07 pm | No comments

Six years ago, Bo Burnham was a tall, pale, lanky kid from suburban Massachusetts with access to a crappy video camera and an electronic keyboard. What separated him from most 16-year-olds, however, was his ability to use those tools. Thematically speaking, the first two songs...

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John Oliver will take over The Daily Show this summer, starting June 10

John Oliver will take over The Daily Show this summer, starting June 10

By | May 1, 2013 at 12:57 pm | 2 comments

As was previously announced John Oliver will take over hosting duties at The Daily Show this summer while Jon Stewart directs his first film. Today, Comedy Central announced Oliver’s start date will be Monday, June 10 and he’ll stay behind the anchor desk until Stewart...

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Chris Hardwick joins Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert on Comedy Central’s late night block

Chris Hardwick joins Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert on Comedy Central’s late night block

By | May 1, 2013 at 11:19 am | 5 comments

The true King of all media Chris Hardwick (sorry, Howard, but it’s true) has inked a deal with Comedy Central to host a late-night talk show that would follow The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report four nights a week. Co-produced by Funny Or Die and – it gets...

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Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell will star in IFC miniseries ‘The Spoils Of Babylon’

Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell will star in IFC miniseries ‘The Spoils Of Babylon’

By | April 30, 2013 at 10:50 am | No comments

It seems Kristen Wiig is even busier now that she’s no longer on Saturday Night Live. In addition to her multiple film projects – Despicable Me 2, The Skeleton Twins, Hateship Loveship, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, How to Train Your...

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Kickstarter abuse: Why are you giving your money to wealthy celebrities?

Kickstarter abuse: Why are you giving your money to wealthy celebrities?

By | April 29, 2013 at 3:11 pm | 141 comments

Kickstarter is amazing. It’s especially amazing for industrious, talented artists who lack the connections and capital usually needed to realize their dreams. In fact, it’s been a pleasure recently to see photographer Seth Olenick’s book of comedian portraits, comedian Sue...

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Watch Conan O’Brien’s full speech from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Watch Conan O’Brien’s full speech from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

By | April 28, 2013 at 3:33 pm | No comments

Last night Conan O’Brien delivered a masterful 27-minute speech at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington D.C. With great joy (and a gavel), the late-night veteran’s barbs ranged in tone from light-hearted tributes to sharp commentary. It marked the second...

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Hey, United States government: please watch John Oliver’s gun control series on The Daily Show

Hey, United States government: please watch John Oliver’s gun control series on The Daily Show

By | April 26, 2013 at 11:59 am | No comments

If you haven’t been watching The Daily Show’s series on gun control, please do yourself a favor and catch up with the trio of videos below. Last night the final segment aired, wrapping up what has proven to be the most compelling news coverage on the topic since the United...

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Comedian Amy Schumer tackles the problem of ‘sensual harassment’ (Video)

Comedian Amy Schumer tackles the problem of ‘sensual harassment’ (Video)

By | April 25, 2013 at 12:02 pm | No comments

For decades, sexual harassment in the workplace has been a problem in America. And while it’s well worth our attention – those helpful clinics and seminars, especially – a similar issue has been ignored for far too long. It’s something called “sensual harassment,”...

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