Punchline Magazine’s Hot Shows: April 26 - May 1

by Punchline Magazine

Want to tell us about a Hot Show? Email us at: hotshows@punchlinemagazine.com
Lizz Winstead: 4/26 - Comedy Works - Denver, CO
Jimmy Shubert: 4/26 - Helium Comedy Club - Philadelphia, PA
Jay Mohr: 4/27 - Cobb’s Comedy Club - San Francisco, CA
Kevin Hart: 4/27 - Improv - Miami, FL
Jim Jeffries: 4/27 - Punchline Comedy Club - Atlanta, GA
Chris [...]

Friday stand-up video: Drew Hastings, one-hour special premieres Saturday

by Punchline Magazine

After years of living in cities on both coasts, comedian Drew Hastings returned to his Midwestern farming roots. His new one-hour special Irked & Miffed premieres Saturday at 11 pm EST on Comedy Central. The uncut DVD will be available May 6.

Does Tina Fey need to learn some respect for stand-up comedy?

by Brendan McLaughlin

Lots of people who star in comedy movies and T.V. shows aren’t funny. The thing is though, most of them know it.
The lack of laughter they experience while watching their own movies means little to them when they’re cashing their fat paychecks.
However, some stars lack the gift of self-awareness, and it makes them cocky. [...]

Dave Chappelle getting sued by ex manager

by Punchline Magazine

One of Dave Chappelle’s former managers, Mustafa Abuelhija is suing the comedian for money from a settlement deal the pair had made in 2005.
From TMZ.com:
The settlement called for Abuelhija to receive 10% of the profits from “Dave Chappelle’s Block Party,” 10% of the money Chappelle got from seasons 2, 3 and 4 of “Chappelle’s Show” [...]

Christian Finnegan to record first stand-up DVD

by Punchline Magazine

Comedian and Best Week Ever fave Christian Finnegan will record his first stand-up DVD.
From an email he sent to his fans:
So it’s (semi) official: I will be filming my very first stand up comedy DVD in the late Summer or early Fall of ’08. The details are still be ironed out, but I can tell [...]

YouTube phenom inks deal with Comedy Central

by Punchline Magazine

We just got word that 17-year-old musical comedian YouTube phenom Bo Burnham will release a six-song digital EP from Comedy Central Records. Expect it to hit virtual stores in about six weeks. For now, check out some of Bo’s work below.

Final finalists finally chosen for Purina comedy contest

by Punchline Magazine

Online voting for the Purina Pet Comedy Challenge ended yesterday. At stake were two wild card winners and an invitation to perform with the previously announced eight finalists at the final live showdown on May 2 at The Pageant in St. Louis.
Comedians Alex House of Philadelphia and Aaron Aryanpur of Dallas snagged those wild card [...]

Thursday Stand-up video: Sebastian Maniscalco

by Punchline Magazine

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco doesn’t like being dumped– especially over e-mail. Check it out.

Canadian government gives cash to comedy fest

by Punchline Magazine

It turns out the Canadian government actually helps support their comedy industry— like with money and stuff. The government’s Canadian Heritage kicked in $25,000 to help defray costs for this year’s Ha!ifax Comedy Festival, which started April 19 and continues through Saturday.
From a press release sent out yesterday:
“Our Government doesn’t take the Ha!ifax Comedy Fest [...]

Artie Lange helps raise $72,000 for fallen firefighter’s family

by Punchline Magazine

Comedian Artie Lange recently returned to his high school alma mater in New Jersey for a benefit performance that raised $72,000 for the son of Daniel Havyar, a former classmate and municipal firefighter.
Lange drew 1,100 people to the Union High School auditorium last Thursday; the money raised will help educate Havyar’s five-year-old son.
Lange, who appears [...]

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