ReleaseTitle: Controversial Comic To Release New CD With Lady GA GA And Joe Rogan Diss.

After a two-year hiatus from stand up comedy due mainly to his daily radio show, many feuds with high profile comics and industry politics, Jeff Duran returns as his vulgar alter ego "JJ Star". The bulk of the CD is culled from his 2008 self-dubbed "Relapse Comedy Tour." Originally planned to be a short concert film by Los Angeles based BZR Entertainment, the project was later scrapped after Duran lost control at the taping. "Sadly the momentum we built up for the film was ruined. Thankfully BZR has given me permission to release footage from the warm up show," said Duran, who created "JJ Star" as the "most outrageous comedian of all time" in the early 90's. That moniker proved to be a major stumbling block for Duran who became blackballed by some promoters and club owners because of his outrageous behavior. ''How Embarrassing'' is not only the title it is also what Duran describes his past 15 years as a stand up comedian. "For every LATE LATE SHOW there were hell gigs where I lost it. I wanted to pick up where (SAM) KINISON left off and be that rock and roll comic that lived the life," says the comic, who has remained relatively unknown, carving out a career mostly as a DJ on southern California radio.

Duran's radio show has opened doors for his edgy act, appearing on LATE, LATE SHOW and working with Headliners Carlos Mencia and Dave Attel, who tapped Duran as they're opening act. In 2006, Duran released the CD/DVD 'Still Kicking' which was recorded in part at the Comedy Store. Selected tracks were heard on National Lampoon Comedy Radio and became a top comedy download. His 2007 follow up 'Defects Of Character' didn't fair as well, but now is considered to be his funniest work to date. Both releases included stand up along with bits, songs and characters. 'How Embarrassing' will continue the trend but also feature segments from Duran's radio show, including an exclusive interview with chart topper LADY GA GA. While obviously a wise choice considering her recent success, Duran says he included the cut because of it sounding "embarrassing" to his rock listeners at the time.Also included is a verbal "diss" on comedian Joe Rogan, who Duran refers to the "Comedy Police." While it's unclear if Rogan will respond or is even aware of Duran's comments, 'How Embarrassing' will be released through HollywoodPressLive MAY 19th and come with a DVD.

source: FPR


BZR Entertainment still plans to release "JJ STAR" products in the future, including a 1996 short stand up film called 'Drives Me To Drink'. "BZR artists have gone on to work at major studios, record labels ,radio stations, theater and have become valuable members of the entertainment community." says CEO Jason Blades who also writes and performs on the release. Keep an eye on www.bzrentertainment.com and the official Jeff "JJ Star" Duran Myspace for upcoming announcements.

Jeff Duran can be heard weekday afternoons hosting the DURAN SHOW 2-7PM on KKZQ 100.1 "The Edge" and www.edge100.com