Some have said that tragedy is an important element to comedy but, for some of stand-up’s most acclaimed stars, tragedy saw the end of their career. Far too many of our favorite comedians passed away ...
There is no genre more near and dear to my heart than comedy. The skills necessary to make others laugh -- whether live and in-person or through a screen -- are a unique and beautiful combination that ...
The public most often associates Richard Pryor with his stand-up comedy acts and acting performances with fellow comedic actor Gene Wilder. But fans may not realize his comedic genius includes ...
'Love You' launches later this month and marks Sandler's first stand-up project since 2018's '100% Fresh.' By Ryan Gajewski Senior Entertainment Reporter Adam Sandler is in a loving mood with the ...
The film captures his electrifying early years with vivid detail, but like Murphy himself it grows less satisfying as he ...
Taylor Tomlinson is the it-girl of the stand-up scene. She currently hosts “After Midnight,” a late-night game show, making her one of the few female hosts on late-night television in recent history.
How did comedians “getting real” become such a common trope in TV and movies? By Jason Zinoman Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. A stand-up comic, tired of hiding behind jokes, jolts the ...
Aziz Ansari has been one of the most accomplished creative talents of his generation in stand-up comedy, film, and television. Now, the actor-comedian is making his feature directorial debut with Good ...