Wednesday, November 14, 2012

'Queen of Clean' brings comedy to Peoria Civic Center

'Queen of Clean' brings comedy to Peoria Civic Center

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How familiar are you with Chonda Pierce? The entertainer, billed as the "Queen of Clean," has made eight gold-certified comedy albums and four platinum albums, written eight books and is now on her 14th tour. And yet, she's not a household name.

Bradley Cooper mines Philly childhood in 'Silver Linings' - GMA News

Bradley Cooper mines Philly childhood in 'Silver Linings'GMA NewsLOS ANGELES - Bradley Cooper may be best known for his role in the hugely successful comedy franchise "The Hangover," but the American actor is gaining positive reviews for his role as a bipolar former teacher in "Silver Linings Playbook." In the film ...and more »

Fill tonight with laughter at Pow Wow Comedy Jam - Herald and News

Fill tonight with laughter at Pow Wow Comedy JamHerald and NewsTag team comedy: Vaughn Eaglebear, left, Howie Miller and Marc Yaffee will present comedy with a Native American twist tonight at the Ross Ragland Theater with Pow Wow Comedy Jam. ... An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety.

An online confession - Daily American Online

An online confessionDaily American OnlineIt seems like I can't get through a day without sneaking off to search those boundless archives that seem to me as vast as outer space – obsessively looking for old rock-n-roll or comedy clips or educational videos that make me feel smarter, healthier ...

Locally-produced web series up for award - StarNewsOnline.com

Locally-produced web series up for awardStarNewsOnline.comThe comedy series, which is distributed online to more than five million subscribers by the Machinima Network, has been nominated for Best Animated Series at the 2013 International Academy of Web Television Awards. The series will compete against last ...

Dark comedy takes a musical view of oppression

The Department of Performing and Media Arts will present the musical "Adding Machine," Nov. 16-17 and Nov. 30-Dec. 1, in Kiplinger Theatre at the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.

Straight talk with comedian Charlie Murphy - The Boston - Bay State Banner

Straight talk with comedian Charlie MurphyThe Boston - Bay State BannerMeanwhile, I'm working on developing my online presence with my YouTube channel — CharlieMurphyTV1 via Shaquille O'Neal's YouTube channel, Comedy Shaq. Look out for segments like “Charlie Murphy's Rant” and “The World According To Charlie ...and more »

IFC Presents the "2012 Comedy Bang! Bang! Nativity" Pageant on Dec 4 ... - The Futon Critic

IFC Presents the "2012 Comedy Bang! Bang! Nativity" Pageant on Dec 4 ...The Futon CriticASPECIALTHING RECORDS is a Los Angeles-based independent comedy record label owned and operated by Matt Belknap and Ryan McManemin. Stemming from an online message board, aspecialthing records has taken a D.I.Y. approach to producing ...

Eric goes from Python to Dick - Brisbane Times

My MoinfoEric goes from Python to DickBrisbane Times... Python, comedy musical writer and now entertainment entrepreneur. Dick Day celebrates the release of What About Dick, a video of a performance of a play about the staging of a radio play – with songs, stand up and improvisation – that is available ...Eric Idle Declares Today "Dick Day," Celebrates by Releasing Play OnlineGeekosystemEric Idle's new play What About Dick released onlineSuch Small Portionsall 83 news articles »

New Regency to Adapt Israeli Novel Into Dark Comedy

Author Yoram Kanuik's "Kesem Al Yam Kineret" follows a woman on a journey of ruthless adventure. read more

New York City comedy clubs turn Superstorm Sandy into a punchline, find crowds eager to laugh

Comedian Dave Attell told a packed house at the Comedy Cellar that New York after Superstorm Sandy had a familiar feel. "It was dark. Toilets were backing up. ... It was pretty much like it alwa...

Comedy Central and New York Comedy Festival's COMICS TO WATCH ... - Broadway World

Comedy Central and New York Comedy Festival's COMICS TO WATCH ...Broadway WorldAfter concluding an extensive, nationwide search, this year's "Comics to Watch" features a record 10 comedians performing in the showcase reflecting an ever-expanding scope of the very best young talent on the comedy scene today. COMEDY CENTRAL ...and more »

It’s actress vs. playwright in ‘Venus in Fur’

GableStage kicks off its 15th season with David Ives’ dark, erotic hit comedy.

The Chris Gethard Show blends public access and alt comedy - GigaOM

The Chris Gethard Show blends public access and alt comedyGigaOMLast Tuesday, Americans had no shortage of options for live coverage of the 2012 Presidential election, offline and online. But only one featured a live band, a Presidential candidate campaigning for write-in votes, pizza delivery, people in animal ...

Offshoots of a Comedy of Darers - Wall Street Journal

Wall Street JournalOffshoots of a Comedy of DarersWall Street JournalYeah, I was on line to see Elvis Costello unplugged with my friend, comedian Dana Gould, and he knew Ben and we started talking. About what? We had both heard that HBO was looking for a sketch show. We met maybe a day or two later to kick around ...

http://www.hahahaw.com/?c=search&s=Umi+monogatari+04">Tim Robbins to Direct, Star In Dark Comedy 'Man Under'

Michelle Pfeiffer and Chloe Moretz are also signed on for the film telling the story of a Yonkers family whose lives are changed when a photo of them in a museum makes them celebrities. read more

Paul Thomas Anderson Wants to Make a Full-Blown Comedy

There is always a twinge of dark comedy in Paul Thomas Anderson's movies, but it seems like Mr. Maya Rudolph has a hankering to try his hand at a full-on laugh riot. When Moviehole asked him about making a comedy, he responded, "Soon hopefully. I have to write it. It ... More »

"The Details": Deliciously Black Comedy

Another dark comedy exposing the wormy dirt beneath suburban sod, The Details never lays bare any truths we haven't known since, say, Revolutionary Road — the book. But a gorgeous, pungent shot early on of that sod and those worms and those suburbanites makes clear that even i...

Katie Holmes returns to Broadway in "Dead Accounts"

Actress makes her debut in the dark comedy, which began previews Monday after being delayed by recovery from superstorm Sandy

Movie review: The dark comedy 'The Details' offers little that's new about suburbia

In "The Details," Dr. Jeff Lang (Tobey Maguire) lives in a charming suburban Seattle home with his beautiful wife, Nealy (Elizabeth Banks), and their adorable, 2-year-old son. When we first see him, he's driving home in his Toyota Prius — which has a campaign sticker for President Obama on it, naturally — with a large, lovely plant from Trader Joe's in the backseat.

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