Brad Garrett is not happy that his name was being used to promote a comedy show starring The Real Housewives of New Jersey personality Joe Gorga.
It turns out that everything was a scam and no show is taking place. A representative for Gorga tells Deadline, “It was coming from a fake Brad Garrett. Joe’s attorney was scammed. They even had signed contracts in place.”
Gorga’s representatives revealed that the Bravo star just found out about the scam today and “is very disappointed as he was looking forward to performing” in Vegas.
The rep for the reality star assures that “everyone who purchased tickets will be receiving their money back” and “Joe will not be doing a show in Las Vegas.”
The Everybody Loves Raymond alum had taken to Instagram to air his grievance at what he called a scam.
“Alert!! This is Not An Actual Show at...
It turns out that everything was a scam and no show is taking place. A representative for Gorga tells Deadline, “It was coming from a fake Brad Garrett. Joe’s attorney was scammed. They even had signed contracts in place.”
Gorga’s representatives revealed that the Bravo star just found out about the scam today and “is very disappointed as he was looking forward to performing” in Vegas.
The rep for the reality star assures that “everyone who purchased tickets will be receiving their money back” and “Joe will not be doing a show in Las Vegas.”
The Everybody Loves Raymond alum had taken to Instagram to air his grievance at what he called a scam.
“Alert!! This is Not An Actual Show at...
- 10/31/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
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...
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...
- 3/26/2019
- Look to the Stars
Eddie Brill, the stand-up comedian who has booked comics for "The Late Show with David Letterman" for the past 11 years, has been fired, Laughspin.com and the new Mirth Magazine reported on Tuesday.In a "New York Times" profile published last Thursday, Brill caused controversy among the comedy community when he revealed that honesty and vulnerability are two of the most important qualities that he looks for in a comic. He went on to say: "There are a lot less female comics who are authentic. I see a lot of female comics who to please an audience will act like men." Karen Rontowski was the only female comedian booked on "Letterman" in 2011."Mirth" reports that Brill was fired "for speaking to the press without authorization," and not directly as a result of his offensive comments. Brill will continue to warm up Letterman's studio audiences before tapings, but after booking two more.
- 1/17/2012
- by help@backstage.com (Daniel Lehman)
- backstage.com
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