Tom Arnold speaks up! The Hollywood Reporter has obtained a new video of a verbal altercation between comedy actor Tom Arnold and actor Dean Cain. From the video, it is slightly confusing about what the fight is over, but THR reports it was over Arnold’s claims that Cain has, or at least excuses, anti-LGBTQ sentiments. Dean Cain is probably best remembered for his role as Superman in the 1990s Lois
Continue ReadingDesperate times call for desperate measures. Billy Connolly, the iconic Scottish stand-up comedian and actor, has volunteered to become a “guinea pig” for Parkinson’s research. The news comes from his book which is being serialized by The Daily Mail. “I’ve spoken to guys working on [stem cell research] at Harvard and told them I’ll be a guinea pig for them,” he writes. “I think they are going to take me
Continue ReadingNetflix announced they will be releasing a filmed version of John Leguizamo’s one-man show, Latin History for Morons, on November 5th. Leguizamo is best recognized for his roles in films like Carlito’s Way, Chef, and the Ice Age franchise, but Leguizamo is no newcomer to Broadway. He has performed in and written many one-man shows, four of which have been filmed for release including 2014’s Ghetto Klown and 1998’s Freak. The filmed version
Continue ReadingAlly Hord is selling more than Girl Scout cookies. NBC has put Woman Scouts in development from the former Late Night with Seth Meyers writer. The comedy centers on a feminist who drops out of grad school and decides to kickstart the lives of the women around her by starting an adult Girl Scout troop, which sounds like if brunch came with merit badges. “There’s no limit to what life
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Continue ReadingSouth Park puts Mr. Hankey on trial during this Wednesday’s all-new episode. In a nod to the recent Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearings, the beloved Christmas poo will defend his character “or lose everything that is important to him” according to a press release from Comedy Central. “The Problem with a Poo” takes a look at Mr. Hankey’s past behavior and potentially offensive comments about South Park’s citizens. On the line
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Continue ReadingMany Bill Cosby fans were shocked when the legendary comedian was accused of sexually assaulting numerous women. But maybe we shouldn’t have been so surprised. After all, Cosby, who was recently found guilty of aggravated indecent assault and sentenced to up to 10 years in prison, has a history of bizarre and downright creepy behavior. Here are 10 times that Bill Cosby was a total creep: 1. His advice to
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Continue ReadingJim Carrey will be honored at the 2018 BAFTA Britannia Awards later this month. Carrey will receive the Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award for excellence in comedy. Also being honored is Emilia Clarke of Game of Thrones for British artist of the year. “Jim and Emilia are without question two incredibly inspiring and remarkable talents and we are delighted to be honoring them at this year’s ceremony,” said BAFTA Los Angeles
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Continue ReadingNick Cannon is getting a late night TV show on Fox (well, New Fox). The Wild ’N Out creator/host signed a deal with the broadcast network for a weekly topical late-night series that includes a development deal for Fox’s digital team. The yet-to-be-titled project will feature high-profile celebrity interviews, music performances, and stand-up comics with host Cannon covering the latest in pop culture. He will also executive produce. Fox, the
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Continue ReadingIts been a little while – 1,160 days, at the time of this writing, in fact – since I wrote a post titled “What’s Happening with Laughspin?” It served as a note to Laughspin’s dedicated readership about the possible end of a decade-old passion project. I call it a passion project not to minimize its former influence or the impact it had on the world of comedy but to better
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Continue ReadingComedian Katt Williams can’t catch a break. Williams was arrested Saturday for allegedly assaulting a Town Car driver in Portland, Oregon. The alleged incident happened during an argument about taking him and his dog from Portland International Airport to a performance in the city. In addition to his fourth-degree assault charge, the recent Emmy winner was arrested for an out-of-state warrant from Georgia. Williams, whose real name is Micah Williams,
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