Hannibal Buress is the latest comic to give a killer commencement speech this graduation season
Comedian and Baywatch star Hannibal Buress just gave a great commencement speech — sort of. The stand-up was visiting Stephen Colbert over at The Late Show and was apparently unable to resist jumping on the bandwagon of comics giving hilariously inspirational talks to 2017’s graduation seniors — following Kumail Nanjiani’s appearance at his alma mater, Grinnell College, and Will Ferrell’s Whitney […]
Stand-up Mike Vecchione completely killed on “The Tonight Show”
NYC-based stand-up Mike Vecchione crushed his set last night on The Tonight Show stage – in a very dapper suit, no less. The comic – who recently appeared on Conan, Comedy Knockout, Inside Amy Schumer – opened with a bit about his height, comparing himself to his much taller roommate (comic Dan Soder, incidentally) and […]
Kumail Nanjiani addressed the graduating class at his alma mater, Grinnell College
There are few honors higher than being asked to return to the college where you spent several stressful, life-changing years, to address a graduating class of seniors and share the wisdom you’ve accumulated since your own commencement. Comedian Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley, The Big Sick) recently experienced this, when he returned to Iowa’s Grinnell College […]
Check out the pilot for “How to Watch Movies with Nick Turner”
Effervescent stand-up Nick Turner is pitching a new TV show, How to Watch Movies with Nick Turner, and you can check out the pilot right now. It’s still just a concept so the clip isn’t as sexy as a final version might be, but it gets the point across: Turner opens the “show” by explaining […]
“Baywatch” comedian Rob Huebel shares his summer beach tips
Star of the just-released Baywatch reboot (and Childrens Hospital, The League, Transparent, etc) Rob Huebel stopped by The Late Show to make sure you have an excellent holiday weekend. Because he’s in Baywatch, Huebel’s an instant expert on all things summer, so he has some pro tips to share. Of course, #1 is STAY HYDRATED, which everyone knows. But were […]
James Davis gives a “Hood Adjacent” tour in this trailer for his new Comedy Central series
Comedian James Davis is bringing his new series, Hood Adjacent, to TV screens everywhere later this summer — and the new trailer gives you a taste of what to expect from the show, which explores (you guessed it) “hood adjacent” communities with a comic take. In this clip, Davis — who was just named to of […]
Casey Crawford makes his TV debut on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
South Dakota native and current Boston resident Casey Crawford made his television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live, with a very laid-back set full of sharp one-liners and lots of applause. A relatively new and unknown performer, this is Crawford’s first big stand-up break, so give him a follow and keep an eye on this guy!
Sad clown Puddles Pity Party won Simon Cowell over in this “America’s Got Talent” audition
The look on Simon Cowell’s face when gargantuan sad clown Puddles Pity Party walked onto the America’s Got Talent stage was absolutely priceless — he seemed skeptical, to say the least, but by the end of Puddles’ exquisite rendition of Sia’s “Chandelier,” Cowell (and the entire audience) were on board the Pity Party train. Comedy […]
Marlon Wayans explains why he’s done doing parodies
Semi-frequent HOT97 guest Marlon Wayans was in the studio again recently, and the comic actor had a lot to say about his past (making parody movies with his brothers) and his future (shifting to more “storytelling”). Wayans, who starred with his brother Shawn in the late 90s WB sitcom The Wayans Bros, also appeared in the Scary […]
Get a VIP look at the year’s biggest new festival in “Comedy Central’s Colossal Clusterfest” special
This past weekend, Comedy Central’s first ever Colossal Clusterfest descended upon downtown San Francisco, turning the Bill Graham Civic Center into an interactive, multi-stage playground featuring comedy shows, live music, and lots more. If you missed the fest itself, don’t fret: thanks to Comedy Central’s Colossal Clusterfest mini-documentary, you can still see highlights from the […]