Weird Al to be inducted in IFC & Collegehumor's Comedy Music Hall of Fame

IFC and CollegeHumor really enjoy the comedic stylings of Weird Al Yankovic. The two got together and decided it was best to honor the singer/comedian in some fashion. The only clear answer was to award Yankovic with another music award. And thus, CollegeHumor’s Comedy Music Hall of Fame was born.

Comedy Music Hall of Fame is a new special on IFC set to honor the funnier side of music. Better yet, it's going to be hosted by Paul F. Tompkins (No You Shut Up!, Spontaneanation, With Bob & David). Tompkins will lead viewers through the history of comedy music and also debut the newest music videos from today's comedy music stars. Sketches and interviews will also be a big part of the show with the likes of Tenacious D, Rachel Bloom, Scott Aukerman and more making appearances. Finally, a tribute to Yankovic will be held for his induction. Tears of laughter will probably be abound.

The show will premiere on Friday, June 19, airing on IFC at 10pm  CollegeHumor following the broadcast. In the meantime, check out an introduction video from host Tompkins.

SNL Just Hired A Whole Bunch Of Promising Writers

Alison Rich was the first to join the crew but now she is getting some new coworkers.

Splitsider reports that Good Neighbor member Nick Rutherford has finally been accepted to the show where he will join his alum Beck Bennett, Kyle Mooney, and director Dave McCary. Here's to more absurd yet hilarious content on SNL.

But that's not all. New hires also include College Humor's Streeter Seidell, UCB's Natasha Rothwell, and  PIT guy Jeremy Beiler. Each brings their own strengths to the table. Seidell has written for his site for years as well as episodes of Trophy Wife; Rothwell was considered as a new hire last year before Sasheer Zamata was brought aboard; Beiler has done Inside Amy Schumer.

SNL will kick off its 40th season with Chris Pratt on September 27th.