Ellen DeGeneres addresses getting ‘kicked out’ of show biz
For Ellen DeGeneres, toxic-workplace allegations that clouded her long-running daytime series marked the end of an era. This week, the comedian’s public fallout became comeback…
Art Deco and dignity inspire multi-hyphenate comedian Katie Cazorla’s new club, the Kookaburra Lounge
Most comedy clubs in L.A. can book a lineup on any given night, but it’s the special venues that know how to treat comedians properly…
Review: Bergamot Comedy Fest breeds a mix of laughter and lessons at The Crow
The Bergamot Comedy Festival in Santa Monica last week was more than just a comedy festival. Sure, there were lots of funny comedians, but more…
Pauly Shore and his comedy club sued for alleged assault
Pauly Shore and his club the Comedy Store are being sued by a comedian who claims he was assaulted by the club’s security in December.…
Pop-Tart movie trailer: ‘Unfrosted’ on Netflix stars Jerry Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld and his all-star cast are “drunk on sugar-power” in the new trailer for “Unfrosted,” a film that chronicles Pop-Tarts’ origin story. That’s how…
Kevin Hart receives Mark Twain Prize for American humor
WASHINGTON — Kevin Hart wiped away tears on stage as he looked up from the bronze bust on a pedestal to the trio of comedy legends…
Blind comedian Joshua Warrior covers disability, and racism to start conversations
Blind comedian Joshua Warrior might be living in darkness but he is shedding light on life without eyesight and racism in Australia.He had cataract surgery…
Comedian Richard Lewis dies at 76
Comedian Richard Lewis, the stand-up comic who most recently played a fictionalized version of himself on HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” has died. He was 76.…
Mo’Nique rehashes old grievances against Oprah Winfrey
Mo’Nique is rehashing her grievances against Oprah Winfrey, whom she says owes her a slew of apologies. The Oscar-winning multi-hyphenate detailed her yearslong disgruntlement with…
Luke Littler set to make starring appearance on huge new football TV show alongside much-loved comedian
LUKE LITTLER is set to make a starring appearance on a huge new football TV show. The Warrington wonderkid, who turns 17 on Sunday, smashed…
‘Conan’ stand-up Mike Lawrence rewrites the rules of success through comedy
On Dec. 23, the day the comedy community learned 34-year-old L.A. performer Neel Nanda had died, Mike Lawrence took to social media. “There’s more opportunities…
George Carlin’s daughter blasts AI-generated comedy special
Kelly Carlin, the daughter of comedian George Carlin, is slamming an AI-generated comedy special mimicking the voice of her late father. On Tuesday, it appeared…
I went to a comedy show and looked at my date at the wrong moment – the comedian called it out, I’m so embarrassed
THERE are important things you look for in a good partner, like a sense of humor. One woman thanked her lucky stars that her date…
Stand-up comedian Shecky Greene dies at 97
Legendary stand-up comedian Shecky Greene — known for his rambling routines, several headlining runs in Las Vegas and constant presence on the late-night talk show…
L.A. comedian Neel Nanda dies, just days after 32nd birthday
Just nine days ago, Los Angeles comic Neel Nanda was headlining a Toronto comedy club for the first time, cracking up the crowd and inviting…
Comedian JD Zamora and Pokemon-inspired cards make neurodiversity a laughing matter for Melbourne International Comedy Festival
They're inspired by a cartoon series close to every millennial's heart but for stand-up comedian JD Zamora, 102 "Divergimon" cards have a purpose beyond nostalgia."[They]…
Comedian Kenny DeForest dies at 37 after bike accident in New York City
New York-based stand-up comedian Kenny DeForest, who made appearances on “Late Night With Seth Meyers,” “The Late Late Show With James Corden,” and HBO’s “Crashing,”…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Craig Robinson
Actor, comedian and musician Craig Robinson (“The Office,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “Hot Tub Time Machine”) is upfront about his ideal L.A. Sunday. “It’s spent at home…
UK comedian Russell Brand facing New York City lawsuit alleging sexual assault on set of 2011 rom-com Arthur
British actor-comedian Russell Brand has been accused in a lawsuit of sexually assaulting a film extra on the New York City set of a 2011…
BBC ‘urgently looking’ into issues raised by sexual assault allegations against UK comedian Russell Brand
Britain's BBC says it is "urgently looking into the issues" raised by allegations of sexual assault made against the broadcaster's former employee, comedian and actor Russell Brand.Key…