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Comedian Louis C.K. made news, and lots of money, when he offered his comedy special “Live At The Beacon” to fans at $5 a download. Now he’s cutting the middleman out of buying tickets to his upcoming stand-up tour. In just 45 hours, he sold 100,000 tickets and made $4.5 million dollars after selling seats directly to fans. [EW.com]
Comedylandia
Splitsider interviews the IFC Channel’s Senior VP of programming, Debbie DeMontreux, about how she is turning the network into a comedy utopia. [SplitSider.com]
Child's Play
Comedian and Community star Donald Glover is set to release a Childish Gambino mixtape this July, featuring collaborations with the likes of Beck, ScHoolboy Q, and Heems of Das Racist. Remember: this is his side job. [ConsequenceOfSound.net]
The Class Of When Was That?
Saturday Night Live has launched a lot of careers over the years, but here are 21 big names you likely had no idea did some time under the tutelage of Lorne Michaels. [HuffingtonPost.com]
Norton Insecurity
Comedian Jim Norton talks about his upcoming special, his late friend Patrice O’Neal, and how “internet cowards” are the bane of his existence. [LaughSpin.com]
Europe: By Woody Allen
Funny or Die presents the ultimate trailer for Woody Allen’s “Europe period.” Marvel at actors all playing the same part in exotic locales that they in no way enjoy. [FunnyOrDie.com]