Read an excerpt from Kevin Hart’s new book “I Can’t Make This Up”
Between acting in blockbuster movies, performing stand-up in sold out arenas, and running his own production company / streaming service, it’s impressive Kevin Hart has any time to himself — let alone enough time to write an entire book, and yet, he’s managed to do it. I Can’t Make This Up: Life Lessons is being billed […]
Bob Odenkirk recalls his 1992 “SNL” Emmy win
The Emmys don’t air until September, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to get a little nostalgic — for Variety‘s comedy issue (out now, with Kevin Hart on the cover), Bob Odenkirk gives some behind-the-scenes insight on what it was like to win his very own award. Though the majority of the TV watching world knows Odenkirk […]
Variety announces its 2017 comics to watch
Every year around this time Variety announces its selections for 10 Comics to Watch and they just did so for 2017. This annual tradition syncs along with the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal in July where the magazine holds both a showcase and cocktail reception for the selected comedians. A tradition since 2000, past […]
Variety Unveils Its 10 Comics To Watch For 2024
Jackie Fabulous, Rachel Feinstein & Ralph Barbosa. Every year, Variety puts together its annual list of 10 comics to watch: more specifically, standups, content creators and comedians who are making an impact with their craft across the entertainment industry. This year’s recognition will look different than year’s past given the current state of Just For […]
Hannah Einbinder’s First Love Was Stand-Up, Chloe Fineman’s Was Clowning: Watch The Full Variety “Actors On Actors”
Credit: Mary Ellen Matthews for Variety Variety sat down Chloe Fineman and Hannah Einbinder in Actors On Actors. The two comedic powerhouses first met eight years ago at We Know Vino, a wine bar in LA, which was the spot for open mics. As Fineman explains, both actors had similar arcs, this sort of start […]
5 Cool Comedy Things We Learned From Jon Hamm & Kristen Wiig’s “Actors On Actors”
Courtesy of Variety. Photo credit: Mary Ellen Matthews. Every year, Variety brings together the most powerful & seasoned actors in Hollywood for their annual Actors on Actors series, where two actors get together in an intimate setting to talk about their craft and work, provide insight into each of their creative processes and what it […]
Nick Kroll, John Legiuzamo, Samantha Bee Among Honorees For Variety’s 2024 ‘Power Of Comedy’ At SXSW
Variety’s Power of Comedy 2024. Courtesy of Variety & SXSW. SXSW, the annual conglomeration of film, media, music, comedy and more, is set to take place in Austin, Texas this March 8th to 16th. The massive festival & showcase is the place where new projects are screened & the leading players in entertainment are honored […]
Variety announces its 10 Comics To Watch 2018
Every year around this time the folks at Variety announce their 10 Comics To Watch. It’s a list of up-an-coming comedians at the early stages of their career. Some are just starting to get TV credits, some might’ve just put out a comedy album or half hour special. The point of the list is for […]