Sketchy MVPs: Jay Pharoah from “Saturday Night Live”
We all love Amy Schumer, everyone knows how brilliant Key & Peele are, and you’ve watched Will Ferrell’s classic SNL sketches countless of times. But in this weekly column Sketchy MVPs, The Laugh Button shines a light on comedians from our favorites shows and troupes who don’t often get rightful credit for their contributions to sketch comedy. Along […]
The Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival announces 2016 lineup
Ding Ding Ding… “and in this corner”. The 2016 edition of the Oddball Comedy & Curiosity festival has officially announced its lineup. And just like in years past, it’s packed to the gills with today top comedy talent including Brian Regan, Dane Cook, Hannibal Buress, Jim Jefferies, John Oliver, Tracy Morgan and more. This year […]
Chris Redd and Mikey Day reportedly set to join “Saturday Night Live”
With three spots left vacant after the exiting of Jay Pharoah, Taran Killam, and Jon Rudnitsky from the cast of Saturday Night Live, it appears two have now been filled. According to our sister site,The Comic’s Comic, comedians Chris Redd and Mikey Day have joined the cast for the 42nd season of the late night […]
Taran Killam, Jay Pharoah, Jon Rudnitsky not returning for season 42 of “Saturday Night Live”
As is with most off seasons for a team, Saturday Night Live is going through a few staff changes before it comes back for season 42. TV Line reported that Taran Killam and Jay Pharoah will not be returning this fall for the 2016/2017 season. An NBC spokesperson later confirmed the departures. The two players […]
The New York Comedy Festival begins with a tribute to Mitch Hedberg
Today is the day. November 1st has finally arrived and along with it the start of this year’s New York Comedy Festival. Slated to take over the city from every aspect and every angle, this year’s lineup includes some of the biggest comedians and shows this world has to offer. From Boast Battle (a spin […]
Jay Pharoah as Donald Trump at American Music Awards, “I love Bruno Mars. I don’t know what color he is so I can’t deport him”
The Donald Trump backlash in the comedy community continues by finding its way to bigger and bigger stages. This weekend, the jokes could be found front and center at the 44th American Music Awards that took place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Well, when one of your co-hosts is former Saturday Night Live […]
Jay Pharoah speaks out on his “SNL” firing
Former Saturday Night Live star Jay Pharoah guested on HOT 97’s morning show, and he had a lot to say about his former employer, as well as many fond memories of his recently passed friend, Charlie Murphy. The entire 38-minute clip of Pharoah’s appearance is below, and the entire thing is well worth a listen. In the […]
Jeremy Renner hosted Saturday Night Live and tried to bring in his Bourne comedy identity (recap)
We’re back for our big Thanksgiving episode of <p> Saturday Night Live </p> . Well, that’s what we thought before it aired. It turns out there wasn’t mention of the holiday at all. Which is kinda silly since we remember some classic SNL Thanksgiving sketches. Turns out, they wrote one but got cut after the […]
Louis C.K. hosted Saturday Night Live: Louie for President
Yesterday, just a few hours before making his premiere as the host of <p> Saturday Night Live </p> , Louis C.K. sent out this missive to his fans to discuss his desire to do a good job as the first time host of the long-running sketch comedy show. Before that bitch hurricane Sandy blew all […]
Chris Hardwick, Jay Pharoah, Brian Posehn join “Moontower Comedy & Oddity Festival” lineup
The sixth annual Moontower Comedy & Oddity Festival, along with producers the Paramount Theatre and sponsors Cap City Comedy Club, have announced some exciting additions to the festival taking place April 19-22, 2017, in Austin, Texas. Additionally, single tickets will go on sale on February 10 at noon CST right here. The festival will once […]