At the top of the new year, Kevin Hart will be launching another service to allow fans to enjoy comedy, all day, every day.
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According to Variety, Hart’s Laugh Out Loud streaming network has joined forces with SiriusXM to launch a full-time channel on the satellite radio service. The new channel will feature a weekly show hosted by Hart, himself, along with several stand-up routines and interviews, featuring a “selection of diverse comedic voices,” the publication reports.
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The new satellite radio channel comes just four months after Hart, in collaboration with Lionsgate, launched Laugh Out Loud, which has since been super successful. According to Lionsgate, the service app was downloaded more than 500,000 times in the first month.
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“SiriusXM is the perfect partner to introduce a whole new audience to our Laugh Out Loud brand,” Hart said of his new venture. “The world will soon discover that – believe it or not – I’m even funnier on radio.”
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In turn, SiriusXM president, Scott Greenstein released a statement, expressing his excitement to move forward with the comedian.
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[Kevin Hart] “is an unparalled entertainer,” he said, “SiriusXM is excited to have Kevin create a new channel that showcases his many talents and features other comedy voices chosen by Kevin.”
