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Exclusive: After generating some pretty spectacular ratings for Netflix as co-host of its Roast of Tom Brady, Jeff Ross is set to reteam with the streamer on Torching 2024: A Roast of the Year, premiering globally on December 27.

Billed as a night of savage laughs, and surprises, looking back on the last 12 months, the roast will tape at the The Bellwether in Los Angeles on December 17. Featured guests will include comedians Mark Normand, Ms. Pat, Sam Morril, and Tim Dillon.

Joe DeMaio is directing, with Ian Orefice and Michael Antinoro exec producing for EverWonder Studio, alongside Bryan Zuriff for Bz Entertainment, Ross, Canopy Media Partner’s Amy Zvi, and Michael Gibbons.

Nicknamed the “Roastmaster General,” Ross has been a central figure in the art of celebrity roasts for multiple decades. His association with roasts began in the late 1990s through the New York Friars Club, and in 2003, he transitioned to...

The Scleroderma Research Foundation (Srf) — the country’s first and leading nonprofit investor in medical research into scleroderma — announced the lineup for its annual Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine fundraiser, featuring musical guest John Mayer and comedians Whitney Cummings, Alex Edelman, Chris Hardwick, Jim Jefferies, and Jeff Ross.

Jeff Ross will also host the event, set for Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.

The Srf will honor Mayer and Ross with the Bob Saget Legacy Award, recognizing their ongoing commitment to scleroderma research and their efforts to continue Bob Saget's mission of raising awareness for Scleroderma Research Foundation’s vital work.

“This year’s lineup is made up of people who loved Bob dearly, and I could not be more grateful to them for carrying on Bob’s passion for using laughter and music to fight scleroderma,” says Kelly Rizzo, event co-chair. “It’s going to...

Just because today’s big headline — “Nikki Glaser to Host the Golden Globes” — feels like it was inevitable, that doesn’t make it any less exciting or deserved.

In May, comedian Nikki Glaser wiped the annoyingly-perfect smile right off of Tom Brady’s smug, beautiful face at Netflix’s live-streaming event “The Roast of Tom Brady.” Though a case could be made that Tony Hinchcliffe (“Kill Tony”) or possibly even Andrew Schulz had (marginally) better jabs, it was Glaser who grabbed the headlines. And then she kept grabbing them: Rave reviews of her monologue by viewers and critics — and most importantly, her fellow comics — led to a whirlwind of press requests for Glaser, including here at IndieWire.

In many of those interviews, Glaser was asked about hosting a primetime awards show. She was in, she said, and now she’s in as host of the 82nd Golden Globe Awards. What...

Sunday’s live Tom Brady Netflix roast quickly made headlines when comedian Jeff Ross made a joke that alluded to Patriots owner Robert Kraft being charged with soliciting prostitution after an investigation into massage parlors in Florida.

Though Brady told Ross at the podium, “don’t say that shit again,” Ross now says the NFL star wasn’t that upset about the joke.

During the Netflix special, Ross said of Brady’s early days with the Patriots, “So Tom became a Patriot and moved up to New England, and on the first day of training camp, that scrawny rookie famously walked into the owner Robert Kraft‘s office and said, ‘I’m the best decision your organization has ever made. Would you like a massage?’”

The joke seemed to be about a 2019 incident in which police said they had recorded Kraft paying for sex acts. He pleaded not guilty and...

One of the most viral moments to emerge out of Tom Brady’s Netflix roast was when the NFL icon got up from his seat and told off roaster Jeff Ross after the comedian made a massage joke about Patriots owner Robert Kraft. Brady was heard telling Ross: “Don’t say that shit again.” But according to Ross, Brady was not actually pissed off at him.

“Come on, come on, no way, no way,” Ross said on “The Rich Eisen Show,” downplaying that Brady got angry at him for the Kraft massage joke. “He was having fun. You know, it’s like that’s his dad. Robert Kraft is like a father figure to him, he was just showing his love for Robert Kraft. And Robert Kraft loved it. We had a great talk afterwards. He was so happy that I gave him a shoutout and a salute. It was beautiful.

NFL legend Tom Brady had a night he’ll never forget on Sunday, May 6, as he took to the stage at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles to be roasted by comedians and his former teammates. The Netflix live event, The Greatest Roast of All-Time: Tom Brady, uniquely honored the Patriots great by having his peers brutally roast him about all aspects of his life, from his former marriage to Gisele Bündchen to the deflate-gate controversy. Hosted by Kevin Hart, the event saw the likes of Kim Kardashian, Nikki Glaser, Robert Kraft, Jeff Ross, and Will Ferrell take to the stage to deliver their best Tom Brady burns. Check out some of the most memorable moments below. Tom Appears Angry at Jeff Ross’s Robert Kraft Joke Comedy roast stalwart Jeff Ross, aka the Roastmaster General, received admonishment from Brady after one particularly brutal joke. “So Tom became a Patriot...

Tom Brady agreed to be roasted in Netflix’s The Greatest Roast of All Time, but one particular joke seemingly went too far for the future NFL Hall of Famer.

One of the early moments from the comedy special that went viral was when the seven-time Super Bowl champion got off of his seat to whisper something to Jeff Ross.

As the “Roastmaster General,” Ross came on stage to roast Brady, and one particular joke seemingly ticked off the former football player.

Ross was talking about how Brady was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the NFL draft and became the 199th overall pick.

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“So Tom became a Patriot and moved up to New England, and on the first day of training camp, that scrawny rookie...

As part of the Netflix Is a Joke Fest, the streamer is roasting Tom Brady with The Greatest Roast of All Time. The live event is hosted by Kevin Hart from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.

Comedian Jeff Ross, known as the “Roastmaster General,” will be there, despite the NFL Hall of Famer saying he’s “un-roastable.”

Confirmed roasters include comedians Jeff Ross, Bert Kreischer, Tom Segura, Nikki Glaser, Andrew Schulz, Tony Hinchcliffe, and Sam Jay, as well as former wide receivers Randy Moss and Julian Edelman, quarterbacks Drew Bledsoe, and tight end Rob Gronkowski.

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Netflix Is a Joke Fest runs from May 2 through May 12, with over 400 live stand-up shows across 35-plus venues. In addition to Hart, The Greatest Roast of All Time is executive produced by Ross, Casey Patterson, Jeff Clanagan,...

Tom Brady‘s about to get roasted.

The 46-year-old NFL great will be picked apart by a bunch of celebrities and comedians in The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady, a live special airing Sunday (May 5) at 5 p.m. Pdt (8 p.m. Est) only on Netflix.

It will be the first-ever roast that will be telecast live, and unedited as part of Netflix Is a Joke Fest.

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The roast will be hosted by Kevin Hart at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, featuring guests from the worlds of sports, comedy and entertainment.

Jeff Ross, aka the “Roastmaster General,” will be in attendance to roast the football star, plus Bert Kreischer, Tom Segura, Nikki Glaser, Andrew Schulz, Tony Hinchcliffe, and Sam Jay, as well as former wide receivers Randy Moss and Julian Edelman, quarterbacks Drew Bledsoe, and tight end Rob Gronkowski. Plus, some surprises along the way!

Eddie Vedder played two intimate concerts in his hometown of Seattle at Benaroya Hall on October 23rd and 24th to bring support to a cause that is near to his heart – Eb Research Partnership (Ebrp).

Alongside the emotional shows, Ebrp hosted its first in-person Venture Into Cures Summit and Dinner.

Founded in 2010 by a group of dedicated parents, Jill Vedder, and Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, Eb Research Partnership (Ebrp) is the largest nonprofit funding research aimed at finding a cure for Epidermolysis Bullosa (Eb). Since inception, Ebrp has raised over $50 million and funded more than 120 research projects around the world, transforming the clinical trial landscape by 20X and helping fund the first ever Fda approved treatment for Eb.

Over 3 days, Eddie Vedder and Ebrp gathered nearly 5,000 people and raised over $5 million to fund life-saving research focused on accelerating treatments and cures for Eb and beyond.

“I am extremely humbled...

The $100,000 Pyramid fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 6 Episode 16 episode titled Jeff Ross vs. Robert Herjavec and Cedric the Entertainer and Jo Koy!

Find out everything you need to know about the Jeff Ross vs. Robert Herjavec and Cedric the Entertainer and Jo Koy episode of The $100,000 Pyramid, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!

The $100,000 Pyramid Jeff Ross vs. Robert Herjavec and Cedric the Entertainer and Jo Koy Season 6 Episode 16 Preview

Tune in to ABC at 9:00 Pm on August 6, 2023, for an evening of competition and laughs. “The $100,000 Pyramid” is known for its fast-paced and thrilling gameplay, and this episode is no exception.

The star-studded cast features some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. Jeff Ross, the “Roastmaster General,” known for his sharp wit and comedic brilliance, joins the fun alongside Robert Herjavec,...

The 2023 Oscars week brought with it days of A-list celebrations leading up to Sunday night’s 95th annual Academy Awards. Parties returned in full force this year for the first time since before the Covid-19 pandemic, with studios, agencies, fashion houses and other organizations like Vanity Fair, Elton John and MPTF all hosting their own soirees.

Below are some insider highlights from the 2023 festivities.

Governors Ball

The Oscars’ official afterparty, held just upstairs from the Dolby Theatre, welcomed big winners including the Everything Everywhere All at Once team, Sarah Polley and Brendan Fraser, who had their new trophies engraved and posed for photos with their statues, as Ke Huy Quan’s excitement could be contained to the ground as he stood on the engraving station table. Harrison Ford, Angela Bassett, Ariana DeBose, Ava DuVernary, Brian Tyree Henry, Brendan Gleeson, Miles Teller, Riz Ahmed, Seth Rogen, Sigourney Weaver and Troy Kotsur...

Updated with game-day versions, additional commercials. Super Sunday brought Madison Avenue’s annual spending spree, which has boosted the Big Game’s Hollywood quotient noticeably in recent years.

Celebrity product pitches date back to the days of leather helmets, of course, but in the increasingly rare air of the Super Bowl they have started to overtake the left-field breakouts of the past by the likes of Puppy Monkey Baby or beer-loving frogs. With Fox’s telecast commanding a peak level of more than 7 million for 30-second spots, producers and brands again are banking on stars in a big way. Super Bowl Lvii, a contest in Arizona between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, will feature commercials starring Bradley Cooper, Adam Driver, Melissa McCarthy, Anna Faris, Ben Stiller, Brie Larson, Steve Martin, Maya Rudolph and Miles and Keleigh Teller. Streaming services — a burgeoning category — will feature plugs by Will Ferrell,...

Things are going to get salty for Mr. Peanut in this year’s Super Bowl.

The elegant legume, who was killed off in a Big Game marketing stunt in 2020, will return to the gridiron spectacle this year for what looks to be an even more challenging prospect. He’s going to get roasted.

The anthropomorphic snack figure has indulged in many recent Super Bowl antics. In 2020, his backers launched a Baby Nut after professing to have done Mr. Peanut in. And in 2019, he appeared in a Super Bowl ad along with Charlie Sheen and Alex Rodriguez.

Now he’s ready for a new level of mischief. “To their credit, Planters has a great sense of humor about this whole thing, and told me to go for it. I went for it,” says Jeff Ross, the comedian known as the Roastmaster General, in an interview. “We will have to see if Mr.

Comedy Central has set Wednesday, February 8, for the Season 26 premiere of South Park. Watch a teaser above.

Co-created by Trey Park and Matt Stone, the Emmy- and Peabody-winning animated series also will roll out its new season on Comedy Central internationally throughout 2023. New episodes will be available to stream in HD on SouthPark.cc.com, Cc.com and the Comedy Central App post-premiere.

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Last summer, Comedy Central celebrated the silver anniversary of cable’s longest-running scripted series with South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert. Filmed at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, the concert, starring Park and Stone, Primus and Ween with a special appearance by members of the band,...

It’s the 25th anniversary of the San Francisco Independent Film Festival (Sf IndieFest) and it takes place February 2-12, 2023. This year’s festival includes 62 shorts and 35 features from 14 countries. There are 34 films that are local to the Bay Area.

“While the city might have changed over the last 25 years, Sf IndieFest’s mission and curation hasn’t,” says Festival Director Jeff Ross. “We still seek the new and unusual to present to San Francisco film fans.”

For 25 years, the mission of the San Francisco Independent Film Festival has been to seek out new film discoveries for Bay Area film fans to enjoy. Now, with the age of computerized algorithms, a human touch is needed more than ever to curate a unique cinematic experience. Sf IndieFest continues to provide new and unusual alternatives to the Hollywood Industrial Complex. As in the past 24 years, Sf IndieFest brings the freshest...

A Texas man facing the death penalty claims a Comedy Central roast conducted during his imprisonment unfairly influenced his sentencing.

Convicted murderer Gabriel Hall is shown making light of his role in a murder and stabbing of a wheelchair-bound woman when questioned by comedian Jeff Ross during the filming of Jeff Ross Roasts Criminals: Live at Brazos County Jail. Business Insider first reported on the case.

He was awaiting trial on the 2015 murder of a Navy veteran and his wife when the Ross show came to the Brazos County jail in Texas. The footage of Hall didn’t make into what aired on Comedy Central, but the footage was later subpoenaed by the state for use in his sentencing on the murder and assault charges. Hall was subsequently given the death penalty.

Hall’s attorneys are arguing that the footage was unfairly obtained because they had earlier issued a “no...

A man on death row in Texas is appealing his sentence to the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing that a video clip of him chatting with a Comedy Central comedian was used improperly as evidence against him during his trial.

In 2015, comedian Jeff Ross visited a Texas jail to film some jokes for the Comedy Central special. For three days, film crews trailed Ross, an insult comic known for his roasts, as he interacted with people behind bars. He gave a stand-up performance and roast where explained that he came...

The man charged with attacking Dave Chappelle onstage at the Hollywood Bowl last May pleaded no contest Wednesday to one misdemeanor count each of battery and entering a restricted area during a live event, Deadline reports.

Isaiah Lee, 24, was sentenced to 270 days in county jail, according to Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office.

In October, a judge rejected the defense’s request for a diversion program that could have eventually resulted in the dismissal of charges against Lee, who remains in custody and faces an unrelated attempted murder charge for...

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Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Spirited, Fleishman Is in Trouble, The English and The Handmaid’s Tale finale.

Spirited premiere

Apple celebrated the global premiere of Spirited in New York on Monday, with stars Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer, Tracy Morgan, Sunita Mani, Patrick Page, Loren Woods, Marlow Barkley, Aimee Carrero, Andrea Anders and Jen Tullock. Filmmakers in attendance included director, writer and producer Sean Anders; producers George Dewey, John Morris, Jessica Elbaum and David Koplan executive producer Diana Pokorny; and composers and EPs Justin Paul and Benj Pasek.

Aimee Carrero, Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell, Octavia Spencer, Patrick Page and Sean Anders Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell

Fleishman Is in Trouble premiere

Stars Jesse Eisenberg, Claire Danes, Lizzy Caplan, Adam Brody, Meara Mahoney Gross and...

Exclusive: Half Baked 2, the sequel to the 1998 cult comedy, has finished production in Baton Rouge, LA with Rachel True reprising her role as Mary Jane in the Universal 1440 Entertainment title. Also joining the cast is Maze Runner‘s Dexter Darden, as well as Moses Storm, Ramona Young (Never Have I Ever), Ash Santos (True Story), Joel Courtney, and David Koechner and his best friends Miles (Storm) and Cori (Young) as they search for the money to bury their other best friend Bruce (Courtney), who died from smoking the most powerful joint in the world. Michael Tiddes directs off a script by Justin Hires. Pic is produced by Griff Furst.

“We are thrilled to announce the next chapter in Half Baked, with new characters and a hilarious story that is sure to satisfy followers of the original film while attracting a whole new generation of fans,” said Glenn Ross, General Manager and Executive Vice President, Universal 1440 Entertainment. “The sequel features a talented young cast alongside Rachel True reprising her role as the fan-favorite ‘Mary Jane.’ We can’t wait to show audiences where the story goes from here.”

Half Baked 2 will debut on non-theatrical platforms worldwide next year from Universal 1440 Entertainment, a production arm of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group. The original 1998 movie, which also starred Dave Chappelle and Jim Breuer, grossed 17.4M at the domestic box office.

Bruce Springsteen performed at Standup For Heroes — an annual fundraiser for the Bob Woodruff Foundation that mixes music with comedy — at New York’s David Geffen Hall on Monday night. The bill also included the Lumineers, Jon Stewart, Jeff Ross, Amber Iman, Hasan Minhaj, and Iliza Shlesinger.

With the lone exception of the 2017 show that conflicted with his Broadway residency, Springsteen has played at every Stand Up For Heroes since the inaugural event in 2007. It raises money for veterans and their families. “I’ve been here for 16 years,” Springsteen told the crowd,...

Every step Freddie Gibbs takes is historic. Few artists can match the kind of career the 40-year-old rapper has charted for himself. He’s gone from a fledgling label signee to an indie darling and major label success in the span of a decade. “I’ve had the most unique career path of any rapper on my level because I slugged it out so many years independently,” Gibbs tells Rolling Stone over a zoom call. “I had to put so much of my own time, effort, and money into it.

Last week, Co-chairs John Mayer, Kelly Rizzo, Jeff Ross, and Srf Board Member, Susan Feniger presented and curated Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine, raising more than 1.2M for the Scleroderma Research Foundation (Srf) in a moving tribute to Bob Saget at the Beverly Wilshire.

Stars attend Cool Comedy Hot Cuisine: A Tribute to Bob Saget and benefit for the Scleroderma Research Foundation

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Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, John Mayer, and Jeff Ross, the signature fundraising event featured the biggest names in comedy and music to celebrate Saget’s work as a relentless champion for those affected by scleroderma.

Some of the world’s most talented performers generously donated their time to take to the stage to raise funds for the Scleroderma Research Foundation and to find a cure. Co-host Jimmy Kimmel kicked off the event, as John Mayer and Jeff Ross continued the evening’s festivities. The...

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Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Sidney, Amsterdam, Bros, Reboot and Meet Cute.

A Jazzman’s Blues special screening

After debuting at TIFF, Tyler Perry, Milauna Jackson and Brad Benedict brought their film to Los Angeles for a special screening at Tudum Theater on Sept. 16.

Tyler Perry, Milauna Jackson and Brad Benedict

Amsterdam premiere

Writer-director David O. Russell and stars Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Andrea Riseborough, Mike Myers, Michael Shannon, Rami Malek, Timothy Olyphant and Robert De Niro, as well as producers Matthew Budman and Anthony Katagas and executive producers Drake and Adel “Future” Nur celebrated the world premiere of Amsterdam at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center on Sunday. Ben Stiller also moderated a Q&a with the cast and filmmakers following the screening.

Lori Loughlin hit the red carpet on Wednesday night with the wives of her “Full House” co-stars, honouring the late Bob Saget at a fundraising event.

The actress posed alongside Saget’s widow, Kelly Rizzo, and John Stamos‘ wife, Caitlin McHugh, in a floor-length halter gown as the trio smiled arm-in-arm for photographers. Rizzo wore a camel-coloured high-neck dress with ruching, while McHugh opted for a dark floral midi with a thigh-high slit.

Loughlin’s appearance comes as it was announced that she had scored her first new movie role following her involvement in a 2019 college admissions scandal.

Rizzo served as co-chair for the Scleroderma Research Foundation‘s Cool Comedy Hot Cuisine Event, which was hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, John Mayer and Jeff Ross. Saget had long been a supporter of the cause — and host of the annual fundraising event — after losing his sister to the disease in 1994.

Stamos took the stage at one point,...

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Bob Saget’s longtime friends John Mayer, Jeff Ross, Jimmy Kimmel and Dave Chappelle came together to honor the late comedian Wednesday in support of a cause he had been a part of for 30 years.

Mayer, Ross and Kimmel hosted the Scleroderma Research Foundation’s annual fundraising event “Cool Comedy, Hot Cuisine” in Beverly Hills, which also served as a night of tribute to Saget, who died in January at age 65 after an accidental blow to the head.

The Full House actor had passionately championed the Scleroderma Research Foundation since losing his sister Gay to the disease — a rare and often life-threatening autoimmune condition that can cause fibrosis in the skin and other vital organs — in 1994. Saget joined the Scleroderma Research Foundation board of directors in 2003, but he began his involvement in 1991 through “Cool Comedy, Hot Cuisine” —as an attendee, a performer and...

The Season 17 finale of “America’s Got Talent” aired Wednesday night on NBC, and viewers are mostly happy with the outcome. To recap, Lebanese dance group Mayyas (Sofia Vergara‘s Golden Buzzer) won the 1 million prize, while pole dancer/animator Kristy Sellars came in second place and country singer Drake Milligan finished third. But in our overnight poll that asked fans to vote on who Really deserved to win, their results were essentially tied between two acts: Drake nabbed 29 and Mayyas scored 28. No other contestant received double digits. Here are the complete “AGT” poll results:

29 — Drake Milligan

28 — Mayyas

9 — Chapel Hart

9 — Kristy Sellars

8 — Sara James

7 — Metaphysic

5 — Avery Dixon

Less than 2 — Celia Munoz, Yu Hojin, Mike E. Winfield, Nicolas Ribs

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Heading into the final episode, Gold Derby users had given Drake the best odds to win, thanks no doubt to his songs topping the...

It’s the moment many “America’s Got Talent” acts have been waiting for: the roast of Simon Cowell.

On Wednesday night’s finale, Mike E. Winfield hosted the special performance, bringing out Don McMillan, Mr. Pants, Lace Larrabee and the roast master himself, Jeff Ross, to all take a swipe at Cowell.

McMillan was criticized by Cowell during his audition for using a PowerPoint presentation. So, in an act of defiance, McMillan once more did a PowerPoint presentation — much to Cowell’s dismay — of the media mogul’s likes and dislikes.

Number 1 on the dislikes was, unsurprisingly, PowerPoints; others included shaving, clowns and parmesan cheese.

He also poked fun at Cowell’s recent bike accidents, adding: “Too soon?”

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Mike E. Winfield, Don McMillan on “AGT”. Photo by: Casey Durkin/NBC

Larrabee,...

Spoiler Alert: This article contains details of the winner of America’s Got Talent Season 17.

Another season of America’s Got Talent came to a close and America has voted for their winner making The Mayyas the ultimate champions of Season 17. The Lebanese dance group won 1 million dollars and will join America’s Got Talent Las Vegas Live stage show at Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

“From the moment I first saw the Mayyas, their act was spectacular and gave me goosebumps,” said Sofia Vergara. “Their coordinated choreography was the most beautiful, creative dancing I have ever seen. Each time they competed, they continued to outdo themselves. Their empowering performances have earned them the ultimate title and I’m so proud of them and can’t wait to see what they do next.”

The Mayyas is an all-female alternative dance crew, founded by choreographer Nadim Cherfan, consisting of 36 Lebanese women of different ages.

After months of eye-popping auditions and internet-breaking live shows, the “America’s Got Talent” finale aired on Wednesday, September 14 at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt with one act winning the 1 million prize. (See the all-time winners list.) Did the right person win “AGT” Season 17? Vote in our poll below and then read our “America’s Got Talent” finale recap/live blog to see how it all went down. Remember, in addition to the cash prize, the ultimate champ will also join the “AGT” Las Vegas residency at the Luxor Hotel & Casino.

Here were the Top 11 finalists still in the running to win NBC’s reality TV show, as voted on by America:

*Saxophonist Avery Dixon (Terry’s Golden Buzzer)

*Country singer Drake Milligan

*Country singing trio Chapel Hart (the group’s Golden Buzzer)

*South Korean magician Yu Hojin

*Polish singer Sara James (Simon’s Golden Buzzer)

*French magician Nicolas Ribs

*Artificial intelligence...

Stand Up for Heroes (Sufh), New York’s highly anticipated night of hope, healing and laughter, presented by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival (Nycf), returns for its 16th annual celebration to honor our nation’s impacted veterans and their families, and to kick off the 2022 Nycf on November 7, at 8:00 p.m. Et at David Geffen Hall at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

Sufh will feature performances by comedians and musicians including Amber Iman, The Lumineers, Hasan Minhaj, Jeff Ross, Iliza Shlesinger, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart and more. The event will also highlight inspiring moments, memorable surprises and stories of resilience while recognizing the men and women who have served in our nation’s military. Sufh raises awareness and funds for the Bob Woodruff Foundation, whose mission is to find, fund, shape, and accelerate equitable solutions that help the veteran and military community thrive.

Bruce Springsteen and Jon Stewart will return once more to the annual Stand Up for Heroes music and comedy charity event, taking place Nov. 7 at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Along with Stewart and Springsteen, the 2022 Stand Up for Heroes show will feature comedians Hasan Minhaj, Jeff Ross, and Iliza Shlesinger. Folk outfit the Lumineers and Broadway actress Amber Iman are also set to perform. Further additions to the lineup will be announced soon.

Tickets for the 16th annual Stand Up for Heroes — which will also kick off the...

Bruce Springsteen and Jon Stewart will hold to tradition by returning for this year’s Stand Up for Heroes in New York City. The 16th annual event, which features music and comedy to benefit the Bob Woodruff Foundation, will kick off the 2022 New York Comedy Festival on November 7 at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

In addition to Springsteen and Stewart, this year’s Stand Up for Heroes will feature appearances and performances by Amber Iman, The Lumineers, Hasan Minhaj, Jeff Ross, and Iliza Shlesinger, with more to be announced.

The event is presented by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival. The Woodruff Foundation’s stated mission is “to find, fund, shape, and accelerate equitable solutions that help the veteran and military community thrive.”

“After an incredible in-person return last year, we are thrilled to welcome everyone back for another night of laughter, healing, and...

The Scleroderma Research Foundation (Srf)—the country’s first and leading nonprofit investor in medical research into scleroderma—announced today that Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine will return for a special tribute to Bob Saget, who spearheaded the signature event for 30 years, on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at the Beverly Wilshire.

Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, John Mayer, and Jeff Ross, Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine is co-chaired by John Mayer, Kelly Rizzo, Jeff Ross, and Srf Board Member, Susan Feniger. Honoring the laughter that Saget inspired, as well as his work as a relentless champion for those affected by scleroderma, some of the world’s most talented comedians and musicians are generously donating their time and will perform on stage to raise funds for the Scleroderma Research Foundation and to find a cure. Tickets, starting at 500, are now available. For more information, visit www.srfcure.org/cchc.

“Bob worked tirelessly...

A Nsfw car ride confession. Celebrity Game Face host Kevin Hart is putting fellow comedians Jeff Ross and Seth Green in the hot seat on the July 19 episode of the E! series. In this hilarious sneak peek, Hart explains the rules of "Guilty as Charged" as fellow contestants Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher and Tawny Newsome and Jimmy O. Yang listen along. "One member of each team is in the hot seat," Hart says. "I will accuse them of horrible things. If you have done the thing, you hold up your 'Guilty' paddle. If you haven't done it, you hold up your 'Not Guilty' paddle. Once your plea is locked in, I will ask your partner what they think. But, here's the twist:...

Exclusive: J.B. Smoove is to pay homage to six Black comedians in a comedy docuseries podcast for Audible.

The audio service has ordered Funny My Way, hosted by the Curb Your Enthusiasm star.

The series will profile Paul Mooney, Flip Wilson, Rudy Ray Moore, Moms Mabley, Dick Gregory, and Redd Foxx, who have broken barriers in the entertainment industry. It will shine a light on everyday struggles in the Black community, and these iconic comedians’ fight for equality while being their authentic, raw selves. It will also give listeners an impactful look into comedy history – one that goes far beyond the punch lines.

Funny My Way, which launched on the platform on August 4, comes from Conan O’Brien’s Team Coco and Ayr Media.

Exec producers include Matt Powers, Jeff Ross, Adam Sachs and Willie Navarre for Team Coco, Aliza Rosen for Ayr Media and Toni Judkins.

It is the latest...

Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute is just as much a roast of Bob Saget’s best friends as it is a memorial to the late star. A collection of Saget’s comedian and musician pals take the stage at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood, one of the late star’s favorite places, to reminisce in the Netflix special, which debuted Friday, June 10. Saget died of an accidental blunt head trauma on January 9 in Florida. Filmed shortly after the Full House alum’s memorial, Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute is kicked off by Chris Rock, Jim Carrey, John Stamos, John Mayer, Jeff Ross, and Darren Criss. They bring Saget’s wife, Kelly Rizzo-Saget, to the stage for some opening remarks. The rest of the night features appearances from Mike Binder, Jackson Browne, Seth Green, Mike Young, Michael Keaton, Candace Cameron Bure, Dave Coulier, Dave Chappelle, Tim Allen, Paul Rodriguez,...

Jim Carrey, Chris Rock, John Mayer, and John Stamos lead an all-star tribute to the late Bob Saget in a new Netflix comedy special out tomorrow, June 10.

Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute also includes friends, co-stars and fellow comics like Jackson Browne, Dave Chappelle, Michael Keaton, Jeff Ross, Jon Lovitz and Full House’s Dave Coulier and Candace Cameron Bure.

In the new trailer for the special, the comedians involved tap into Saget’s trademark dark humor, welcoming attendees to “the Bob superspreader.” “We’re coming to see you,...

Bob Saget‘s closest friends gather to celebrate the late star’s life in Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute. Premiering June 10 on Netflix, the special features Chris Rock, Jim Carrey, John Stamos, John Mayer, and more of Saget’s famous pals. Dirty Daddy: A Tribute to Bob Saget “is a celebration of Bob’s life in comedy with his friends and family,” Netflix teases. Additional appearances in the special are Jeff Ross, Darren Criss, Kelly Rizzo-Saget, Mike Binder, Jackson Browne, Seth Green, Mike Young, Michael Keaton, Candace Cameron Bure, Dave Coulier, Dave Chappelle, Tim Allen, Paul Rodriguez, Jon Lovitz, and Saget’s daughters, Lara and Aubrey Saget. In the trailer, Saget gets lovingly trolled by his loved ones. They share stories about their friendships, as well as his acting and comedy careers, and his wife, Rizzo, makes a special tribute. Check out the Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute trailer below.

Bob Saget’s oldest friends are honoring him the best way they know how: with a lot of laughs.

Shortly after Saget’s death, a slew of his famous friends and co-stars came together at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood to pay tribute to the actor and comic. The night saw performances from people like Jim Carrey, John Stamos, Chris Rock, John Mayer, Jeff Ross and more.

The night has been commemorated in a Netflix special titled “Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute.” Ahead of the special’s debut on Friday, the streamer released a trailer, which you can watch above. The video features sneak peeks at some hilarious jokes and heartfelt moments.

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Saget’s wife, Kelly Rizzo-Saget, also said a few words. In the trailer, she’s welcomed on stage by Carrey,...

Laughter is healing, and during the Covid-19 public health crisis a renowned group of celebrity comedians, including Ray Romano, Iliza Shlesinger, Howie Mandel, Nikki Glaser, Bill Burr, Marc Maron, Patton Oswalt and many more will be performing April 4, 2020 at 4pm pst (4/4 at 4pm) via a livestream to lift the nation’s spirits as well as to raise money for an emergency relief fund.

Laugh Aid will be produced in partnership with Comedy Gives Back, Laugh Lounge, Starburns Audio, All Things Comedy, Earwolf and Comedy Central. The goal of Laugh Aid is to entertain the world through technology as we sequester in our homes, while supporting the comedy community that lives and breathes with a live audience.

Comedians will be creating content specifically for Laugh Aid, be it a special edition podcast, an interview, or peak into their family life during this crazy time and we will bring it into your homes,...

Sometimes laughter is the best way to get people through a difficult time.

A number of comedians will join forces to participate in Laugh Aid, a four-hour live stream that benefits Comedy Gives Back's Covid-19 Emergency Relief Fund.

Ray Romano, Iliza Shlesinger, Howie Mandel, Nikki Glaser, Bill Burr, Marc Maron, Patton Oswalt and more comedians will perform April 4 at 4 pm Pt via a live stream to lift people's spirits and raise money for the charity.

Additional performers include Amanda Seales, The Sklar Brothers, Tom Papa, Bert Kreischer, Dane Cook, Jeffrey Ross, Jessica Kirson, Anthony Jeselnik, Big ...

Josh Wolf and a host of other comedians used their coronavirus quarantining downtime to create a parody video of Gal Gadot’s instantly-viral “Imagine” video.

The clip — featuring Jeffrey Ross, Sarah Colonna, Jon Ryan, Joey Fatone, Sinbad and Brittany Furlan, among others — starts out, “Imagine there’s no keto / you have to eat mostly carbs / I bought up all of the Purell / just to wash my car.”

The rest of the lyrics make references to other hobbies and escapes enjoyed primarily by the wealthy, like dodging urban quarantines by heading to vacation homes or “only” having three cars. When Gadot posted her star-studded version of John Lennon’s “Imagine” Wednesday, one of the immediate criticisms was that it was tone-deaf for featuring rich celebrities who are quarantining in their large homes, recording themselves singing instead of making donations to relief efforts.

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The 71st annual Emmy Awards may be going hostless this year, but that doesn’t mean the big night will be any less of a celebration. For all the details on the biggest bashes happening this week and throughout the weekend, check out Variety‘s Ultimate Emmys Party Guide below.

Tuesday, Sept. 17

Variety’s Showrunners Dinner

Eveleigh, 7:30 p.m

Norman Lear accepts Variety’s inaugural Creative Conscience Award in the field of television.

Wednesday, Sept. 18

Directors Nominee Reception

Directors Guild of America, 7:30 p.m.

Los Angeles Confidential Emmys Celebration

Kimpton Everly Hotel, 6:30 p.m.

Publisher Chris Gialanella and editor-in-chief Spencer Beck celebrate cover star Linda Cardellini.

Thursday, Sept. 19

Doris Bergman’s Tenth Annual Luxury Lounge & Party

Fig & Olive, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Producers Nominee Reception

1 Hotel West Hollywood, 7 p.m.

Audi Celebrates the 71st Emmys

Sunset Tower Hotel, 7:30 p.m.

The Audi e-tron SUV will be...

After Alec Baldwin sat in the hot seat for a new Comedy Central Roast, Jimmy Kimmel enlisted some comedic friends to poke fun at the theme of the special. Recognizing that the roasts can usually be brutal, Kimmel elected to broadcast a revamped show he dubbed "Positivity Roast" to "appeal to those who aren't comfortable with traditional roast-y humor." 

With help from stars Whitney Cummings, Henry Winkler, Natasha Leggero and Jeffrey Ross, the comedians took turns offering compliments to previous stars roasted on the show. Using clips from past roasts of Kevin Hart, Jonah Hill ...

On Sunday, April 7, 2019, the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (Ts Alliance) will present its 18th Annual Comedy for a Cure, which raises funds to support research into a rare disease called tuberous sclerosis complex (Tsc).

Comedy for a Cure will be held at Academy La starting at 5 pm with a 1.5 hour reception and silent auction, followed by a short program, live auction and comedy show. The event will also celebrate the Ts Alliance’s 45th Anniversary.

This year’s comedian lineup features headliner John Henson with additional performances by Kate Flannery, Orny Adams and Karen Rontowski. The event’s hosts include long-time Ts Alliance supporters Jim O’Heir and Alex Skuby.

In addition, the Szilagyi Family of Southern California will be presented with the “Courage in Leadership Award” for their tenacity and inspiration to everyone living with Tsc. Dr. Joyce Wu, Founder and Director of the UCLA Tsc Clinic, will also be...

John Hodges, one of the founders of A24 who exited soon after the indie studio’s Moonlight won the Best Picture Oscar in 2017, has found a new gig. Jax Media, the TV production company behind TBS’ Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, Netflix’s Russian Doll and ABC’s The Conners among several other TV series, is expanding into movie production and has hired Hodges as Head of Film.

In the newly created role, Hodges will oversee and grow all of Jax Media’s film projects.

“We are thrilled to have someone of John’s pedigree join the Jax Media team and lead our expansion into the film world,” Jax partners Tony Hernandez, Lilly Burns, John Skidmore and Brooke Posch said Monday in announcing the hire. “John’s experience and taste is evident in the films he has developed and produced over the years. His relationship with talent and creators is...

Pulp Fiction director Quentin Tarantino and Sixth Sense helmer M. Night Shyamalan won’t be there to give Bruce Willis a hard time but Comedy Central Roast of the Die Hard star will feature a lot of blasts from his past.

Set to air on July 29 and led by Looper co-star Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Roast Master, the sharp tongue torching of Willis will feature his Moonlighting match Cybill Shepherd, and Motherless Brooklyn director and cast mate Edward Norton. As well, Nikki Glaser, Lil Rel Howery, Dom Irrera, Kevin Pollak, and Jeff Ross will be ripping the two-time Emmy winner.

First announced in April , the special is being filmed at the Hollywood Palladium on July 14. Viacom-owned Comedy Central, whose L.A. HQ is just around the corner from the Palladium, may have a Tarantino or Shyamalan in their back pocket The outlet is teasing that more roasters, as they seriously call them,...

On Sunday, April 8, 2018, the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (Ts Alliance) will present its 17th Annual Comedy for a Cure, which raises funds to support research into a rare disease called tuberous sclerosis complex (Tsc).

Comedy for a Cure will be held at The Globe Theatre at Universal Studios Hollywood starting with a 1.5 hour reception and silent auction at 5 pm, followed by magic, music and hilarious comedy, interspersed with a short program and live auction.

This year’s event features emcee Melissa Peterman, with performances by Renee Albert and Dana Snyder, magician Shane Brady, Kate Flannery (The Office) and the Tony Guerrero Jazz Band, magician Mark Furey and headlining comic Jimmy Shubert (King of Queens and Last Comic Standing).

Long-time Ts Alliance supporter Jim O’Heir (Parks & Recreation) will honor Cathy Jackson, Director of Advocacy Relations at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, for leading efforts to increase awareness about infantile spasms, a catastrophic type of...