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Comedians are some of the most popular artists entertaining audiences from stage to screen. Comedians can be found performing stand-up, acting in sitcoms, feature-length comedies, variety shows, writers' rooms, and many other places in the entertainment industry. From joke writing to parody and beyond, comedians are always there to make people laugh or find the humor in a dark time.
Famous Comedians: Chris Farley, Robin Williams, Amy Schumer, Jerry Seinfeld, Louis C.K., Dave Chappelle, Sarah Silverman, John Mulaney Popular Comedy Genres: Stand-up, sitcom, satire, sketch, Ventriloquism, and comedy music.

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Exclusives / TV

Anthony Anderson Says John Amos ‘Reminded Me Of My Dad’ in Clip From ‘Black Comedy In America’

In the next episode of 'Black Comedy in America,' Anthony Anderson talks about why he wanted John Amos to play his dad in 'All About the Andersons.'

by Megan Elliott

Published on October 29, 2024

2 min read

Movies / What to Watch

Netflix Comedies for March 2024: 6 Best Comedy Movies on Netflix This Month

Netflix is adding comedies with something for everyone in March 2024. These six comedies are the best picks to stream this month.

by Matt Moore

Exclusives / TV

‘Killing It’ Stars Craig Robinson and Rell Battle Reflect on Role Challenges and Having to ‘Bring out New Weapons’ [Exclusive]

'Killing It' stars Craig Robinson and Rell Battle talk about the many dimensions within their characters and tease season 2.

by Gina Ragusa

‘SNL’: Will John Mulaney Bring Back Pete Davidson for One of His Longest-Running Sketches?

'SNL' fans eagerly await a new musical theater sketch from John Mulaney. Will he be able to recruit Pete Davidson for a special appearance?

by Lucille Barilla

Published on November 2, 2024

3 min read

'Saturday Night Live' sketch with Ariana Grande

‘Saturday Night Live’: Ariana Grande’s 3 Best Sketches

Ariana Grande has proven to be one of the most talented 'Saturday Night Live' hosts in recent memory, demonstrated in these three sketches.

by Lucille Barilla

Music

Iconic Duo Alert: Ariana Grande and Stevie Nicks Reunite on ‘SNL’ — But Have They Ever Rocked a Stage Together?

Both Ariana Grande and Stevie Nicks have performed on 'Saturday Night Live' before. But have they ever performed live together?

by Ali Hicks

Marlon Wayans Didn’t Shower to Get Role in ‘Requiem For a Dream’

Marlon Wayans didn't shower for days to nail his role in Requiem For a Dream, which is seen as one of his greatest performances to date,

by Antonio Stallings

Celebrity

Sarah Silverman Speaks Out Against Casting Non-Jewish Actors in Jewish Roles

Sarah Silverman recently spoke out against Hollywood putting non-Jewish actors in Jewish roles, but it's not the first time the comedian has been vocal about the issue.

by Antonio Stallings

‘Sexy Beasts’: Host Rob Delaney Makes the Wacky Dating Show Worthwhile

Netflix has recently taken the dating scene to a new place. If you thought dating a stranger was awkward before, you'll want to check out the new Netflix series, 'Sexy Beasts' where Host Rob Delaney puts a hilarious spin on the whole wacky premise.

by Monique Douty

Celebrity

Celebrities React to Norm Macdonald’s Death at Age 61

Norm Macdonald dreamed of joining the cast of 'Saturday Night Live'. Hired an anchor of the 'SNL' segment, "Weekend Update", Macdonald followed in the funny footsteps of celebs such as Chevy Chase, Kevin Nealon, and Jane Curtin. How did Chase and other celebrities react to Macdonald's death at the too-soon age of 61 react?

by Produced by Digital Editors

Movies

‘Marcel The Shell With Shoes On’: Jenny Slate’s Stop-Motion Animated Character Could Be Your New Comfort Film

Now, after years of speculation of a big studio film or television show, ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’ creators Dean Fleischer-Camp and Jenny Slate made the movie on their own instead. Their original short has over 31 million views. The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival and is currently looking for distribution.

by Cortland Jacoby

Movies

Happy Birthday Bill Murray: Here Are the Comedy Icon’s Best Roles of the Past 20 Years

When Bill Murray’s career gets mentioned, a lot of focus is paid to the beginning of his filmography. It’s easy to see why with ‘Ghostbusters’, ‘Caddyshack’, ‘Scrooged’, and ‘Groundhog Day’. However, instead of just Blockbuster hits, the actor has chosen more thoughtful, quirky, and downright weird roles in the last 20 years.

by Cortland Jacoby

Movies

‘Billy Madison’: Norm Macdonald Was Actually Drunk While Filming Party Scenes With Adam Sandler

'Billy Madison' was the late Norm Macdonald's first movie. And in a 2016 interview on 'Conan,' Adam Sandler revealed Macdonald fell asleep drunk while filming because, as he explained, he was playing a drunk. Method acting!

by Kelli Boyle

Ranking Bo Burnham’s 5 Comedy Specials and Where to Find Them

From humble YouTube beginnings to possible Emmy gold, Bo Burnham has had quite 14 year career in Hollywood. In that time the comedian has released five comedy specials showcasing his musical stylings and societal commentary. His newest comedic endeavor ‘Bo Burnham: Inside,’ is already gaining critical acclaim and multiple Emmy award nominations.

by Cortland Jacoby

Celebrity

Kathy Griffin Has an Ally in Sia After Lung Cancer Surgery

Sia stopped by to help Kathy Griffin work on her voice following lung cancer surgery.

by Audrey Rock

‘The White Lotus’: You’ve Seen Natasha Rothwell in More Than ‘Insecure’

While the entire cast has been praised for their performances on ‘The White Lotus’, Natasha Rothwell’s Belinda is getting extra love. Rothwell is a former teacher with improv and sketch background which has allowed her to write and act in projects such as ‘Insecure,’ ‘The Comedians,’ ‘Wonder Woman 1984,’ and ‘Love, Simon.’

by Cortland Jacoby

Celebrity

Inside Kathy Griffin’s Terrifying Death Threats Over 2017 Photo Scandal

Kathy Griffin's most terrifying ordeal was not her recent cancer diagnosis.

by Audrey Rock

Celebrity

Brett Butler Went From $250,000 Per Episode to Broke and ‘Ashamed to Death’

Brett Butler revealed why she's in financial trouble.

by Audrey Rock

Celebrity / TV

Charlie Sheen Gave ‘Grace Under Fire’ Star Brett Butler a Break When She Needed It Most: ‘It Literally Saved Me’

Comedian Brett Butler was riding high in the mid-1990s, when she was earning $250,000 per episode of her hit sitcom Grace Under Fire. But her fortunes shifted, and in the early 2000s, she left Hollywood behind. A decade later, financial pressure inspired her to return to acting, but finding work was a challenge until Charlie …

by Megan Elliott

Bo Burnham: How Tall is the ‘Inside’ Star?

Bo Burnham’s personality may seem larger than life in his Netflix special ‘Bo Burnham: Inside,’ but he is also taller than average. Burnham has often made fun of his appearance in his standup. The comedian towers over his girlfriend, Hustler’s director Lorene Scafaria. His height is now helping him get certain roles.

by Cortland Jacoby

Kathy Griffin Has Joined the Cast of HBO Max Comedy ‘Search Party’

Kathy Griffin will appear in the next season of HBO Max comedy 'Search Party.'

by Audrey Rock

‘Tattoo Redo’: Host Jessimae Peluso Has Made Her Own ‘Bad Decisions’ When It Comes to Ink

Jessimae Peluso is the host of the new Netflix series 'Tattoo Redo' — and she's made some bad ink decisions, too.

by Produced by Digital Editors

Celebrity

Kathy Griffin’s Lung Cancer Diagnosis Isn’t the Only Tribulation the Comedian Has Overcome

Kathy Griffin has already overcome huge obstacles in her life and career.

by Audrey Rock

Celebrity

Following Surgery For Lung Cancer, Kathy Griffin Refuses Narcotic Painkillers

Kathy Griffin isn't taking any chances with painkillers after her lung cancer surgery.

by Audrey Rock

Celebrity

Bo Burnham’s Girlfriend Directed ‘Hustlers’

Emmy nominee Bo Burnham is one half of a power couple. The six-time Emmy nominee is dating writer and director Lorene Scafaria. She is known for 'Hustlers,' and 'Seeking a Friend for the End of the World.” The couple keep their personal lives private, but have been together since 2013.

by Cortland Jacoby

Movies

Bo Burnham Is Following Up ‘Inside’ By Taking His Fans to a Very Famous Street

Bo Burnham is leaving his special 'Inside' behind and moving to Sesame Street. The Emmy nominated comedian is writing the music and lyrics for the upcoming 'Sesame Street' movie, starring Anne Hathaway. Burnham was first announced to be a part of the project back in 2019 after directing ‘Eighth Grade’.

by Cortland Jacoby

Comedian

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