It’s official: Betty White will host NBC’s Saturday Night Live on May 8, WNBC News announced Thursday morning.
Besides featuring the Golden Girl, who was the subject of a Facebook campaign to get her the gig, the special Mother’s Day episode will also reunite six former female SNL cast members, most of whom happen to be moms: Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Molly Shannon, Maya Rudolph, Ana Gasteyer and Rachel Dratch.
Aziz Ansari announced via Twitter that he, Amy Poehler, Aubrey Plaza and Nick Offerman will be at Largo this weekend in Los Angeles for a special show with Tig (The Sarah Silverman Program)!
Here’s the basics: What: Tig with the Cast of Parks and Recreation When: Saturday, March 13 @ 9 p.m. Where: Largo at the Coronet Address: 366 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048 Phone: (310) 855-0350 Cost: $25 | Get Tickets
KROQ morning personalities Kevin and Bean announced today that April Foolishness — think of it as the Almost Acoustic Christmas of stand-up comedy — will return to Gibson Amphitheatre on April 3.
Jimmy Kimmel, who hosted last year’s inaugural event, will return to perform this year, as will Sarah Silverman, Jeffrey Ross and Joe Rogan. Jay Mohr, who pulled out of the first Foolishness at the 11th hour, will hopefully show up this time, along with Aziz Ansari, former Loveline co-host Adam Carolla and Bill Burr. Cleto and the Cletones, the house band from Jimmy Kimmel Live!, will once again fill that role at Gibson
Here’s the basics: What: April Foolishness, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel When: Saturday, April 3 Where: Gibson Amphitheatre Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA, 91608 Phone: (818) 622-4440 Cost: Not yet set
Aziz Ansari tacked on a midnight show to his two-day stint at Comedy Works in Denver, CO on February 19-20. He will now be performing six shows — instead of five. The midnight show will be on Friday, February 19.
Here’s the basics: What: Aziz Ansari Live When: Friday, February 19 @ 8 p.m.SOLD OUT, 10 p.m.SOLD OUT and midnight; Saturday, February 20 @ 6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.SOLD OUT Where: Comedy Works Downtown at Larimer Square Address: 1226 15th St., Denver, CO 80202 Phone: (303) 595-3637 Cost: $25 (+2 item minimum) | Get Tickets
Aziz Ansari announced on Twitter that he will be at the Apple Store in SoHo for an in-store Q&A on Tuesday, February 2!
Here’s the basics: What: Aziz Ansari In-Store Q&A When: Tuesday, February 2 @ 7 p.m. Where: Apple Store in SoHo Address: 103 Prince Street, New York City, NY 10012 Phone: (212) 226-3126 Cost: FREE
WatchOutFor.com.au conducted a Q&A with Aziz Ansari in preparation for his stand-up show in Moore Park, Australia on January 2.
You’re heading to Australia to perform a one off show… what the hell inspired that Aziz?
My friend James told me he was traveling to Tokyo and Australia to do some DJ gigs over the holidays. I’d never been to either place and a week or so ago, a friend and I decide to take a trip and join.
I’m such a workaholic that I couldn’t take a break from standup during the vacation, so I set up the gig in Sydney.
What’s the biggest myth you’ve heard about Australia that you hope will be true, but know probably won’t be?
That women in Australia are very attracted to men with beards and due to some genetic anomaly, no native Australian men are able to grow beards, putting bearded visitors such as myself at a tremendous advantage.
Parks & Recreation has only just hit Australian shores this month (along with electricity and penicillin), if these new movies hit big too – do you plan to go all “Hollywood” and just quit the show?
Parks and Recreation has been so fun. I have no plans on quitting, especially since I’m under contract and couldn’t anyway. Its great having a steady gig where all the work I have to do is come in and act.
Compared to the workload on Human Giant, where I acted, wrote, executive produced, etc. It’s such a breeze. I really think the show is one of the best comedies on TV (especially in the second season). To be in that situation is very rare and I feel incredibly lucky to be a part of the show.
Aziz Ansari will perform twice in Miami Beach as part of South Beach Comedy Festival on Saturday, January 23, 2010. His shows are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Here’s the basics: What: South Beach Comedy Festival Presents Aziz Ansari When: Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Where: The Colony Theater Address: 1040 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, FL 33139 Cost: $35 | Get Tickets
This VIP card gives you exclusive access to the investment opportunity of a lifetime. Where? Multipurpose room F. When? 3 p.m. Dress code? Black tie optional. Just like life.
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