Sebastian Maniscalco makes history as Intuit Dome’s first stand-up comic
No vision board, no grand plan, no dreams of greatness. The only thing comedian Sebastian Maniscalco really knew when he came to Los Angeles from…
Ellen DeGeneres cancels 4 stand-up dates, no reason given
Ellen DeGeneres has abruptly canceled four of her stand-up tour dates — and didn’t give a reason why. Those who bought tickets to the former…
Hannah Einbinder returns to stand-up for ‘Everything Must Go’
When I told Hannah Einbinder at the start of our interview that I had seen her new comedy special, “Everything Must Go,” a look somewhere…
‘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…
At stand-up set, Jo Koy calls Hollywood stars “marshmallows”
Onstage for the first time since hosting the Golden Globes, Jo Koy vented about his attempt to skewer Hollywood stars currently on the awards circuit.…
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. stand-up specials stand out in a year of DIY comedy
It was a banner year for stand-up fans in 2023, with the number of hourlong specials released clearing more than 200 titles. Why such record-breaking…