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Comedian Carol Leifer fired from Celebrity Apprentice

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The other day, we introduced you to the two comedian contestants on this season of Donald Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice. Well, in one episode’s time, the comic representation as been cut in half, as the Donald axed comedian Carol Leifer on Sunday. Sinbad is now the lone comedian on a show full of the likes of Sharon Osbourne, Darryl Strawberry and Cyndi Lauper.

Check out Leifer getting fired below. Guess she’ll have to go back to being a successful show writer and touring comedian.


Larry David says more Curb Your Enthusiasm might happen

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Larry DavidEvery time a season of Larry David’s genius meta-comedy series comes to an end, fans fear it will be the last they’ll see of it.

It certainly looked that way three seasons ago, when a season finale had David making a trip to heaven. The future of the series has seemed uncertain ever since, with David looking as uncertain as anyone else. But this past Sunday at a panel discussion, David broke his usual code of vagueness and suggested that the HBO series could in fact continue with more seasons.

“I think there’s a pretty good chance,” David said. “Not definite yet, but we’re working on some stuff.”

David was speaking at PaleyFest in Beverly Hills alongside co-stars co-stars Cheryl Hines, Jeff Garlin, Susie Essman, Richard Lewis and Bob Einstein. Hopefully we’ll see them together again very soon.


Did Chelsea Handler’s sidekick Chuy star in porn flick?

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Chelsea HandlerThere’s been some online ramblings as of late about stand-up comedian Chelsea Handler’s sidekick on her show, namely that the Chelsea Lately sidekick would be featured in a hardcore porn movie.

Well, Perez Hilton just posted some pretty convincing images of the alleged Chuy in action. We’re not nearly as brave as Perez so, if you want to take a gander at some pretty explicit stuff, shuffle on over to his site. Google it. We’re scared to even link to it. We repeat. What’s posted on his site is totally NSFW and could be deemed highly offensive.

In typical porn fashion, the movie is titled as a play off the star’s claim to fame. The title: Chuy: Then and Lately, with the words designed to look like the Chelsea Lately logo. Despite the Chelsea Lately marketing connection, we’re pretty sure this film was shot well before his national exposure on Chelsea’s show– if it is Chuy at all.

We hope this doesn’t overshadow the release of Chelsea’s new book, Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang which we highly recommend you buy.


Rumor has it: Conan is finalizing deal with Fox

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Conan O'BrienA well-placed source tells us that last night Conan O’Brien — on the heels of announcing his live concert tour — was also in a meeting with Fox executives putting the finishing touches on a new contract which will see him hosting a late-night chat show for the network.

In January rumors flew online about Conan meeting with Fox but in recent weeks the talk has slowed, no doubt in part, because of the excitement surrounding Conan’s 30-city tour, which has been buzzing around online and was just confirmed as fact yesterday.

“It’s a very compatible fit for our brand,” said Peter Reilly, Fox’s entertainment president, on Jan. 11 “He’s one of the few guys on the planet who has demonstrated he can do one of these shows every night,” adding, “I love Conan personally and professionally.”

According to Conan’s NBC contract, the host would be able to work in front of cameras as soon as this fall.


Conan O’Brien live tour poster unveiled

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By now you know, unless you live under a rock, that Conan O’Brien’s rumored live tour is no longer rumor. What’s more is that now we know the tour has a name (The Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television Tour), a sponsor — American Express — and most importantly an official tour poster. The proof is below. Check it out. What do you think?

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Betty White to host SNL on May 8, Tina Fey, Molly Shannon, more will also appear

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Betty WhiteWe reported on March 8 that it had become official that Betty White, due to overwhelming online support, would appear on a future episode of Saturday Night Live.

But at the time, no one was giving out details about in what capacity she would appear. Their were rumors that the former Golden Girls star would be part of a “women in comedy” special, and not necessarily as the host.

But now, we can tell you that White will, in fact host the May 8 episode, which is being billed as special Mother’s Day episode, according to People via WNBC. Former female SNL cast members Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Molly Shannon, Maya Rudolph, Ana Gasteyer and Rachel Dratch are also scheduled to appear that night.

Suffice it to say, we can’t wait for this!


Comedians Carol Leifer, Sinbad take on Celebrity Apprentice

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Stand-up comedian Carol Leifer, who’s become one of Hollywood’s most respected writers — Seinfeld, anyone? — and producers will join fellow comedian Sinbad, who, thanks to a new Comedy Central stand-up special and DVD, is back on the comedy world’s radar. But how will they fair against the other semi-famous types on Donald Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice when it premieres March 14 on NBC?

Last season, legendary comedian Joan Rivers won the whole shebang; comedians Tom Green and Andrew “Dice” Clay also participated, though they were, not surprisingly, tossed off fairly early. This season, Leifer and Sinbad are pitted against the likes of former baseball star Darryl Strawberry, Poison frontman turned reality star Bret Michaels and former Illinios Governor/lying douchebag Rod Blagojevich.

Of course, we’ll be pulling for the comedians to lead the pack; all money earned goes to charity. For now, check out Carol’s and Sinbad’s video contestant profiles below.


Tosh.0 trades ’snarky’ with ‘adorable’ on tonight’s episode

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Hey, remember that time during the World Series last year when that father caught a foul ball and adorably handed it to his three-year-old daughter and then that daughter adorably tossed it back on the field and then the father adorably hugged his daughter?

Right, we don’t either! But, we just watched it on the old YouTube because, as it turns out, Daniel Tosh has invited said daddy and daughter on tonight’s Tosh.0 for the weekly Web Redemption feature, wherein a viral video star gets a chance to make things right in front of a national television audience.

But if you thought Mr. Tosh — deft in snark, sarcasm and just plain old being hilariously mean — can’t play along with an adorable premise, you’d be wrong– so very wrong. Check out a preview from tonight’s episode (10:30 pm EST) below. But make sure you watch the original video they’re talking about first so you get all the jokes. Ok? Awesome.

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Preview – Web Redemption – Phillies Fan
www.comedycentral.com


Spike TV searching for comedian to host late night talk show

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Spike TVHey, comics: Spike  TV may  be looking for you to host a late night talk show.  The network has begun a nationwide talent search for an “every man” kind of comic to host a project currently in development.

Unlike the typical Hollywood and celebrity focused program, this late night show will focus on ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

The producer, Tom Bheers (The Deadliest Catch) is looking for undiscovered comedic talent who mirror the regular, everyday guys the show will target.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the right individual,” said Beers. “We want that laid back guy with whom every dude wants to be friends. He drinks beer, loves sports, video games and is unassuming and approachable.”

Open auditions will be held in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Dallas for two males who appear to be in their late twenties to mid-thirties. Candidates selected will be flown to Los Angeles for a screen test with network executives.

For more information contact Erin Tomasello erin@metalflowersmedia.com. Make sure to include contact info, name, age, location, and a link to some stand-up clips.

And readers: who do you think should get the gig? Let us know in the comments section.


Andy Richter fills in for Regis, gets honest with Ripa about Leno debacle

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In the event you didn’t catch your daily dose of Live! with Regis and Kelly this morning, let us fill you in. Conan O’Brien’s longtime sidekick and star in his own right Andy Richter filled in for Philbin. And that anorexic sassy Ripa got Andy talking about the whole late night shake up. It’s the first time Richter has talked out about it; it’s also his first television appearance since the Tonight Show was taken away from him and Conan.

In addition to — as diplomatically as possible — voicing his anger toward NBC and Leno, Richter reveals that the rumored live Conan O’Brien tour is a “distinct possibility.” Check it out.