Aziz Ansari Gives Marriage Advice on ‘Conan’

Stand-up comic Aziz Ansari visited Conan last night to promote the on-going fifth season of Parks & Recreation.  The show already has a full season order for those who forgot which is definitely not going to be rescinded.  While ratings are not great by any means, it is still the network’s second ranked show on Thursday nights.

On that note, the actor who fills the role of Tommy on the show is always good times, thus why his latest talk show appearance gets a quick mention here today. Continue Reading

Aziz Ansari Rants About Chick-fil-A on ‘Jimmy Kimmel’

Stand-up comic Aziz Ansari visited Jimmy Kimmel Live last night to promote Parks & Recreation.  The appearance had its moments as the 30 Minutes or Less star talked about his recent trip to Australia and also dished on how a good chicken sandwich can sometimes outweigh the merits of equality.  He also explained his Twitter messages about Arnold Schwarzenegger which landed him an invite to the former Governor’s book party. Continue Reading

Aziz Ansari’s Online Stand-Up Special Sold to Comedy Central

Once again, Aziz Ansari is following in Louis C.K.’s footsteps as just yesterday his fellow comedian’s self-distributed stand-up special was picked up by a cable network.  Today comes the announcement that Comedy Central has pounced on Ansari’s Dangerously Delicious and has already set an air date of Sunday, May 20.  Continue Reading

Aziz Ansari Live Tweets Reaction to Latest “G.I. Joe” Trailer

The latest trailer for G.I. Joe: Retaliation already has a whole lot of fans, but perhaps the most high profile is Parks & Recreation actor Aziz Ansari who even went as far as to live tweet his reaction to the trailer.  Those who are not familiar with the mannerisms of the comic probably will not get how amazing this was, but fans of the comedian will definitely appreciate what he just laid down.  Here is the third trailer for Retaliation followed by Ansari’s Twitter commentary.

 

via Aziz Ansari @azizansari:

OH SHIT! ELECTRONIC BEES IN THE MIX!!!

FUCK YEAH! THE ROCK!!! OH NOOO!! CHANNNNINNNG TATUM’S CHARACTER!!!!!!!!! NOOOOOO!

WHAT?!! The President is the bad guy!! THE ROCK vs. THE PRESIDENT!! YES!!

GI JOES ARE NO MORE!! WHAAAAAAT!!!!

WHAT?! BRUCE WILLIS IS THE ORIGINAL JOE!!!!

“I’ll take two cases of twin mints and a box of chuckalunks” – Bruce Willis. Don’t understand, but I’m in!

WHOA! A motorcycle just turned into missile!!

London? GONEZO!

“I wasn’t going to bury any more Joes!” – @TheRock

Swords! Rock climbing! Ninjas! This shit is nuts y’allllll!!!

OH SHIT! Bruce Willis and The Rock just took off in a tank, the tank jumped in the air and shot missiles! YES!

Aziz Ansari Sings “Kiss From a Rose” On “Conan”

Parks & Recreation actor Aziz Ansari was on Conan last night to promote his online stand-up special.  Here is a clip from the interview where he talks about introducing Seal at an after party.  Oh, and yes, he does sing a few lines form Kiss From a Rose.


Aziz Ansari Plays Charades with Ana Gasteyer on “Jimmy Fallon”

Parks & Recreation actor Aziz Ansari was on Jimmy Fallon last night to promote his new comedy special.  Watch as Aziz Ansari joins Ana Gasteyer and the talk show host in a game of Charades.  This was of course after he brought up how the president knew who he was in the interview portion of the appearance.

Watch Aziz Ansari’s American Express Commercial

There is a new American Express commercial starring Parks & Recreation actor Aziz Ansari that is pretty ‘okay.’  Between this, Aziz’s recent $5 standup comedy special and getting called out specifically by President Obama it has been good year for the comedian.

Watch a NSFW Preview of Aziz Ansari’s Online Stand-Up Special

Following in the footsteps of fellow comedian Louis C.K., Parks & Recreation actor Aziz Ansari has created a $5 stand-up special for web distribution.  Comics are flocking to the net now as this alternative means more cash for them at a lower cost to their fans, so expect this trend to continue seeing growth in the coming years.  Check out this NSFW preview that Ansari posted to the net advertising the special.

 

President Obama Calls Out Aziz Ansari (Video)

Check out this little gem circulating the web this week.  Obama was at a fundraiser which featured performances by The Roots and comedian Aziz Ansari, and what was a bit surprising is that the president called out the comic actor by reminding him who has more Twitter followers in order to ‘keep him humble’ after announcing to the world that Malia is a big Parks & Recreation fan.  NBC could not possibly cancel the show now, could they?

Watch Kobe Bryant’s Cameo-Filled “Nike System” Commercial (Video)

A lot of cameos from the sports world and beyond make this Nike commercial extra special.  The spot is called The Nike System.  Appearances include Larry Fitzgerald, Richard Branson, Aziz Ansari, and others.

‘Parks & Recreation’ Actors Do a PSA for Cancer Awareness (Video)

Circulating the web today is a Parks & Recreation PSA for cancer awareness featuring two the show’s supporting actors, Chris Pratt and Aziz Ansari.  For PSA standards, this actually pretty entertaining. Continue Reading

NSFW Restricted Content Trailer for ’30 Minutes or Less’

Here is a brand new restricted content promo/trailer out today for 30 Minutes or Less.  This is very, very red-band and not safe for work.  The film hits theaters today. Continue Reading

What Do Critics Think of ’30 Minutes or Less’?

With more and more reviews out for 30 Minutes or Less, the consensus seems to be that the film is bad, but not awful.  Not surprisingly, critics are using the movie’s title to help slam the film.  Go figure. Continue Reading

Aziz Ansari Interviewed on ‘Conan’ August 10 (Video)

Aziz Ansari was on Conan last night to promote his new film, 30 Minutes or Less.   He talks about how he does not go anywhere cool and also discusses how some people should pass on having kids before moving on to make fun of 16 and Pregnant.  Here is the full interview. Continue Reading

Two Clips from ’30 Minutes or Less’ Starring Jesse Eisenberg

Here are two clips for 30 Minutes or Less starring Jesse Eisenberg, Aziz Ansari, and Danny McBride.  The film releases in theaters on August 12, 2011.   Continue Reading