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DMV Comedian Remembered For 'Living Life To The Fullest,' Infectious Laugh In DC DMV Comedian Remembered For 'Living Life To The Fullest,' Infectious Laugh In DC
DMV Comedian Remembered For 'Living Life To The Fullest,' Infectious Laugh In DC Tributes are pouring in days after a beloved comedian from the DMV region died unexpectedly at the age of 31.  Osaige "Jay" Agbon, a man known to shoot for the stars and put a smile on peoples' faces, passed away, his friends and family confirmed on social media, and now the community is rallying around them in their moment of need. "Jay spent his time here living his life to the fullest - not only perfecting his craft to the best of his ability, but also putting equal - if not more, effort into touching the hearts of everyone around him," organizers of a fundraiser for the family in W…

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by Zak Failla
Events
Pete Davidson Adds Baltimore Stop To First Stand-Up Tour Since Entering Rehab Pete Davidson Adds Baltimore Stop To First Stand-Up Tour Since Entering Rehab
Pete Davidson Adds Baltimore Stop To First Stand-Up Tour Since Entering Rehab Pete Davidson is back, baby. The Staten Island "SNL" alum has booked several more stand-up shows across the U.S. Davidson will be joined by fellow comics Jon Stewart and John Mulaney at some of the events. The trio kicks off the tour Aug. 18 in Florida and will continue to shows in North Carolina, Baltimore, MD; Virginia Beach; Bethlehem, PA; Atlantic City; and Las Vegas. Click here for tickets.

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by Cecilia Levine
Events
Tina Fey, Amy Poehler Making Washington DC Stop On Upcoming Comedy Tour Tina Fey, Amy Poehler Making Washington DC Stop On Upcoming Comedy Tour
Tina Fey, Amy Poehler Making Washington DC Stop On Upcoming Comedy Tour Tina Fey and Amy Poehler have announced a comedy tour together, with an Atlantic City stop on the calendar. The gal pals and "Saturday Night Live" icons took to Instagram to announce their "Restless Leg" comedy tour, which begins April 28 in Washington DC. The pair will make stops in Chicago in May, Boston on June 9 and in Atlantic City on June 10. Pre-sale began with code RESTLESS on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at with general on sale Friday, Feb. 17. Click here for tickets.

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Actors Wanted For Comedy Shorts Filming In Northern VA Actors Wanted For Comedy Shorts Filming In Northern VA
Actors Wanted For Comedy Shorts Filming In Northern VA A new YouTube comedy series, 'Bullpen', is looking to hire actors in the Alexandria area. The four-minute comedy shorts involve four pitchers and a coach in a bullpen, according to Backstage.com. Producers Chris Carvalho and Chris Plaushin, who recently created another film that has won multiple awards, are seeking actors between the ages of 18-60, the website said. All actors will receive around $100 to $200 a day and must have some background in comedy work, Backstage.com detailed. Click here for additional audition materials and role descriptions from Backstage.com.

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by AJ Goldbloom
News
'I Was Wrong': Will Smith Apologizes To Chris Rock 'I Was Wrong': Will Smith Apologizes To Chris Rock
'I Was Wrong': Will Smith Apologizes To Chris Rock Actor and rapper Will Smith has formally apologized to comedian Chris Rock after assaulting him on stage at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 27. "Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable," the "King Richard" winner wrote on Instagram with his comments disabled Monday evening. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Will Smith (@willsmith) "Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much …

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by Nicole Acosta