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Chris O’Dowd logs on for finale of Channel 4 cult comedy ‘The IT Crowd’ - VIDEOS (IrishCentral)

Thu, 09 May 2013 05:13:12 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Chris O’Dowd, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Parkinson and Matt Berry are all expected to return for the finale episode of Graham Linehan’s sitcom “The IT Crowd.” The whole nerdy team will be back together for a one-off special, which is set to start filming at the end of May.

Soul of Haiti Comedy Show (IrishCentral)

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:33:17 PDT

Olympic gold medallist, European and Commonwealth champion, Victoria Pendleton who launched this year's Cycle4haitiThe Burren in Somerville has organized an amateur comedy night to raise funds for the Soul of Haiti and your support would be greatly appreciated James Casey, President of a USA division of Irish owned LotusWorks organization, based in Medford, MA, will travel to Ireland and take to his bike to participate in the 220km Cycle4Haiti event in MayThe annual Cycle4Haiti event, now in its fourth year, takes place over the weekend of the 4th and 5th May 2013 in Ireland The cycle aims to raise over €120,000 for the Soul of Haiti Foundation which has been working in Haiti since 2007 READ MORE

Irish American Stephen Colbert pays tribute to Boston in touching comedy monologue - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:45:48 PDT

By: MICHELLE K. SMITH

Comedic host Stephen Colbert paid tribute to Boston on his show “The Colbert Report” Tuesday night. During his monologue he joked how the city was founded on toughness.

Misgivings: A Divine Comedy Show at the Irish Cultural Centre (IrishCentral)

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:03:10 PDT

The reverent (or irreverent) Father Patrick Aloysius Misgivings will appear at the Irish Cultural Centre on Saturday, April 27th at 8pm for his signature performance, “Misgivings”, on matters relating to all things Catholic Fr Misgivings, stage name of David Kane, as he is otherwise known, presents an interactive, hilarious comedy show about growing up Catholic—as he explains on his website, “from miracles and marriage counseling to bazaars and birth control, nothing escapes the good father’s Irish wit”Kane’s Catholic priest alter ego is so convincing—his poster shows him gazing sternly out, collar and all—that many ICC members have mistaken him for the real deal READ MORE

New comedy series 'London Irish' accused of "racism" (IrishCentral)

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:50:41 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

'London Irish,' a new comedy series set to air on Channel 4 in September, has been accused of "racism" for depicting the Irish diaspora as "binge-drinking, English haters."

Ardal O'Hanlon leads “Irish Kings of Comedy” on United States tour (IrishCentral)

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:49:26 PST

By: JANE WALSH

One of Ireland’s most loved comedians will be spreading Irish cheer this March on his US tour including stops in Chicago, Kansas, San Francisco and Boston. Ardal O’Hanlon, internationally famous for his role as Father Dougal in the comedy series “Father Ted”, will be joined by Bryan Walsh, Brad Meehan, David Studebaker, and Dave Rattigan on stage in each city during tour.

Jimmy Kimmel and David Letterman drop comedy acts to voice disgust at Newtown massacre - VIDEOS (IrishCentral)

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 05:38:14 PST

By: CATHY HAYES

On Monday, talk show hosts Jimmy Kimmel and David Letterman spoke about the Newtown Massacre and offered their sympathy in lieu of their usual comedic monologue.

Colin Farrell’s ‘Seven Psychopaths’ highest grossing comedy in Ireland - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 05:25:16 PST

By: KERRY O’SHEA

‘Seven Psychopaths,’ starring Colin Farrell, opened to impressive numbers in Ireland this past weekend. The flick scored €1,384,114 during its opener in Ireland and the UK.

Change of tack from ‘Twilight’ - Kristen Stewart to team up with Ben Affleck for comedy ‘Focus’ (IrishCentral)

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:44:49 PST

By: BUZZ BRADY

Kristen Stewart might always be known as “Twilight’s” Bella Swan but it seems that she’s right on track to take a very different tack with her already very impressive career. The 22-year-old star is set to star in the comedy “Focus” alongside Ben Affleck.

"Liz & Dick" star Lindsay Lohan wants to star in her own comedy series (IrishCentral)

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 05:46:22 PST

Lindsay Lohan in "Liz & Dick" The 26-year-old actress is reportedly hoping to get her career back on track by proving her talent on her own sitcom after she received mixed reviews for her latest movie 'Liz & Dick'A source told gossip website RadarOnlinecom that Lindsay was advised to try her hand at a comedy TV series by her close friend Charlie Sheen, who also allegedly helped her pay back her debts recentlyThe insider said: "Lindsay has asked her manager and agent to look into getting her her own television sitcom READ MORE

A look at Irish books - from comedy and Typhoid Mary to history and more (IrishCentral)

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 05:31:16 PST

Wacky EireBy Geraldine ComiskeyIreland is the acknowledged home of surrealism and Geraldine Comiskey (a roving reporter for the Sunday World) often has occasion to encounter it at its source Having a journalistic resume that includes getting set on fire by stuntmen, dancing on the wings of a World War II bi-plane (well, who hasn’t?) and joining a circus trapeze troupe, she’s clearly ready for anythingIreland in Comiskey’s book is a magical place where all manner of weirdness awaits you down almost very boreen, so in a way her job is an ideal one, scouring the nation in search of funHer book is an eye-popping procession of dodgy faith healers, rural swingers, ghost hunters, GAA players, all of Irish life really READ MORE

Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart mocks Bill O’Reilly’s view on “Traditional America” - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 05:40:56 PST

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

Bill O'Reilly has been blaming Mitt Romeny's sound defeat in the November 6 election to the fall of what he has been calling 'traditional America.'

“Sherlock’s” Moriarty, Andrew Scott, cast in new Irish comedy “The Stag” (IrishCentral)

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 08:47:33 PST

By: MICHELLE K SMITH

Andrew Scott will join the cast of the new Irish comedy “The Stag” which is set to start filming later this month.

The Irish king of comedy - Ardal O'Hanlon talks about his New York stand up show and life after "Father Ted" (IrishCentral)

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:22:32 PST

By: CAHIR O'DOHERTY

It's the expression on his face. Complete innocence meets complete ignorance meets total surprise. No other Irish actor has produced such an unforgettable look, that signature deer in the headlights expression of Father Dougal, the awful eejit sidekick to Father Ted.

Irish stars Michael Fassbender and Domhnall Gleeson cast in rock comedy “Frank” (IrishCentral)

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 09:38:37 PDT

By: MICHELLE K. SMITH

Irish stars, Michael Fassbender,("Prometheus") and Domhnall Gleeson are to star in a new rock comedy "Frank".

NBC’s Mormon affiliate refuses to air Ryan Murphy’s comedy sitcom “The New Normal” - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 05:33:53 PDT

By: CATHY HAYES

Writer and producer Ryan Murphy has the midas touch when it comes to scripting hot new series for television, but at least one US market is underwhelmed.

Chris O’Dowd to star in new HBO comedy "Family Tree" (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 02:11:21 PDT

By: KERRY O'SHEA

Chris O’Dowd is breaking into the US television market with his new HBO comedy ‘Family Tree.’ The new show has been picked up by HBO for eight episodes.

Matthew McConaughey says romantic-comedies saved him from a 'cold part' in his career (IrishCentral)

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 05:30:39 PDT

Matthew McConaugheyThe 42-year-old actor - who has played an array of Hollywood heartthrobs over the years including Benjamin Barry in 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' - admits the success of 2001 film 'Wedding Planner' ensured he was asked to do further films in the genre, but he never planned it like thatHe said: "Truth is, I was in a colder part of my career at the time I was coming off, what was it, 'U-571'? I had to try different things I did action movies, crime; and then I did 'Wedding Planner' READ MORE

Stephen Colbert testifies before Congress on the plight of migrant workers (IrishCentral)

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 01:15:12 PDT

In American media, the split between news and entertainment has never been clear-cut It seems obviously arbitrary that Glenn Beck's show appears on FOX News, while Jon Stewart's The Daily Show is relegated to Comedy Central The absurdly ignorant remarks of politicians in press conferences, or the temper tantrums of senators remixed into YouTube hits, remind us daily that the individuals we elect to public office, and the public personas that they enact, are not necessarily as serious as the issues they are charged with rectifying But sometimes, the results of this cultural blurring can be surprising, and the media attention garnered can Stephen Colbert, who testified in Congress on Friday regarding an immigration bill, is well-known for his satirically conservative persona on Comedy Central's The Colbert Report READ MORE

O'Brien, Stewart, Colbert: Clash of the comedy titans (IrishCentral)

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:20:12 PST

An oldie but a goodie (as someone incredibly old would say) I had seen this when it first aired and had forgotten about it until this morning when I was trying to think of a blog post The 'epic' battle between Conan O'Brien, John Stewart, and Stephen Colbert over who created Mike Huckabee is a bit silly but the three comedic geniuses fighting for their claim to the title is a great laugh READ MORE