Veteran Comedian Reggie Carroll Shot Dead at 52 in Mississippi
Veteran comedian Reggie Carroll has died of his injuries after being shot last week in Mississippi. He was 52.
Stand-Up
Chinese Communists Panic over Growing Popularity of ‘Western’ Stand-Up Comedy
The Chinese Communist Party appeared to belie panic over the growing popularity of stand-up comedy, an allegedly “Western” artform, in the country on Wednesday, celebrating a criminal investigation against such a comic for a joke mocking a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) slogan.
Exclusive: Comedian Responds After Debra Messing Incites Cancel Mob to Fire Him from Military Tour
Actress Debra Messing has incited an online cancel mob against a stand-up comedian who was booked to appear on a tour to entertain U.S. troops overseas. In a series of tweets, the Will & Grace actress made unsubstantiated accusations against the comedian, claiming he is anti-vax, “anti-LGBTQI,” and supports insurrection against the government.
A Bill Cosby Comeback Tour? Popular NYC Comedy Venue Says No Way
The owner of the Comedy Cellar venue in New York City’s Greenwich Village says disgraced actor-comedian Bill Cosby is not welcome to perform stand-up comedy at his establishment.
Exclusive – Johnny Carson Returns
Long ago late at night, before Jay, Dave and the Jimmys, there was Johnny, a droll comedian out of Nebraska. A demographer’s dream, he evoked the viewer’s father, husband, son, or funny uncle.
Sarah Silverman Admits She Made Up Wage Gap Story, Still Wants Support
In her crusade to highlight wage disparities between men and women, comedian Sarah Silverman admitted this week a story she previously told about being a victim of gender discrimination was embellished but asked “maniac” critics to support her cause anyway.
Comedian Russell Peters: Trevor Noah is a Joke Thief
Daily Show successor Trevor Noah has been scrutinized for his joke choices since an announcement he would take over for Jon Stewart later this year, but now he is being accused of stealing his material, altogether. Channel NewsAsia recently sat
Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally Cancel Indiana Comedy Show Over Religious Freedom Restoration Act
Parks and Recreation co-star Nick Offerman joined a growing list of celebrities to boycott Indiana venues over the state’s newly signed religious freedom law this week, when he cancelled an upcoming show with his wife Megan Mullally.
Protesters and Fans Clash After Bill Cosby Is Heckled at Show
Just 15 minutes into a Baltimore, MD, show Friday night, comedian Bill Cosby’s routine was interrupted by protesters in the balcony of the Modell Performing Arts Center.
Watch: Bill Cosby Called ‘Rapist’ by Heckler at Live Performance
Comedian Bill Cosby made his return to stand-up this week in Canada, where he stunned a crowd by making light of the allegations that he drugged and sexually assaulted more than 20 women over the course of his career, and at one point during the show, he was called a “rapist” by a heckler.
Bill Cosby Jokes About Rape Allegations at Canadian Show: ‘Be Careful About Drinking Around Me’
Comedian Bill Cosby returned to stand-up Thursday night in Canada as part of a three set tour, where he shocked a crowd by making light of the allegations he drugged and sexually assaulted more than 20 women, saying, “You have to be careful about drinking around me.”
Stand-Up Comic Attacked With Metal Bat During Routine, Suffers Multiple Skull Fractures
A Seattle stand-up comic was allegedly attacked by a man wielding a baseball bat while he was onstage at a restaurant Monday night.
