By Ted Johnson
26.03.2020 - 20:13 / etcanada.com
Comedy is giving back a lot more than laughs in a time of crisis.
On Thursday, the new four-hour livestream comedy special “Laugh Aid” was announced to benefit the Comedy Gives Back COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund.
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The show will feature comedy performances by Ray Romano, Howie Mandel, Bill Burr, Amanda Seales, Nikki Glaser, Iliza Shlesinger, Marc Maron, Patton Oswalt and more.
The comedians will create an
Adam Sandler and Whitney Cummings are among the comedy stars who will perform live-streamed gigs on Saturday (April 4, 2020) to raise funds for comics struggling during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Just For Laughs comedy festival, run by a consortium including ICM Partners, Howie Mandel and Bell Media, has postponed its 2020 edition amid the coronavirus pandemic. The annual festival in Montreal where Los Angeles and New York talent scouts discover the "next big thing" for Hollywood sitcoms and movie roles will now run Sept.
Adam Sandler and Whitney Cummings are among the comedy stars who will perform live streamed gigs on Saturday to raise funds for comics struggling during the coronavirus pandemic.
Adam Sandler and Whitney Cummings are among the comedy stars who will perform live streamed gigs on Saturday to raise funds for comics struggling during the coronavirus pandemic.
Lauv is doing his part to lend a helping hand!
In today’s film news roundup, Dolly Parton makes a donation for coronavirus cure, Howie Mandel and Ashlee Simpson join the voice cast of “Pierre The Pigeon-Hawk” and American Documentary launches an artists emergency fund.
Last week, 11E1even Group, in conjunction with Nugs.tv and Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, raised $100,000 for coronavirus relief with announced their new digital content series, “Live From Out There.” The festival continues this weekend with the lineup in the schedule below.
Hoda Kotb was overcome with emotion Friday morning.
Bon Iver have announced that they will donate 10% of their merch sales to Wisconsin residents who have been affected by coronavirus (COVID-19). The initiative is in partnership with Ambient Inks, and will run through April 10, benefitting Chippewa Valley Artist Relief Fund and Feed My People. Additionally, Ambient Inks will donate 100% of their share of webstore proceeds.
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.
Ralph Lauren is doing something incredible.
Ralph Lauren is giving back those in need. On Thursday, the famous designer announced that the Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation will be donating $10 million towards coronavirus relief efforts. "Now more than ever, supporting each other in this time of need has become our mission," an official statement from the Ralph Lauren brand stated.
Elton John is set to host a coronavirus relief concert featuring Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, and Billie Eilish.
Elton John is bringing music’s biggest stars together to raise money for coronavirus relief efforts.
Things were looking grim for Spanish sports fans heading into the country’s second weekend under a government mandated lockdown, and grimmer still for those with rights to broadcast the nation’s favorite game of football.
Many fashion brands are working to ensure the health and safety of their customers during the coronavirus outbreak, making the hard decision to close down brick-and-mortar stores.