Here’s the audition info for 2019 NBC Stand-Up For Diversity contest
by NBC has picked Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York and Seattle as the host cities for its 2019 StandUp NBC auditions. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, …
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New nonprofit project “Yes, And…Laughter Lab” will promote purpose-driven comedy
Yes, And… Laughter Lab is now open for business. A partnership of non-profit Center for Media & Social Impact (CMSI), creative agency Moore+Associates, and Comedy …
First new “Jerky Boys” album in 20 years is forthcoming
“I just started thinking to myself, ‘You know, people have been asking me for decades,’” Johnny Brennan said, telling Rolling Stone of his decision to …
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Will Smith crosses stand-up comedy off of his “Bucket List,” thanks to Dave Chappelle and others
When Will Smith emerged in the 1980s as a rapper and sitcom star, there was no denying his comedic sensibilities. Some three decades later, though, …
National Comedy Center in Jamestown has received formal designation as such by Congress
The National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY, now is officially that, thanks to legislation passed this week by Congress and signed into law by President …
Jimmy Carr on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Jimmy Carr has a new Netflix special out this week, and to celebrate, he told some new jokes on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. …
An open letter from Laughing Skull owner Marshall Chiles
In response to criticism from black women in comedy, flustered and upset that the 10th annual Laughing Skull Comedy Festival couldn’t find room for any …
Ryan Conner on The Late Late Show with James Corden
Ryan Conner is married, and has been for seven years, but cannot be convinced yet that having children would be a good idea. As he …
Review: Jimmy Carr, “The Best of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits” on Netflix
Jimmy Carr has crafted a career for himself as the savviest wordsmith. Self-aware of his offensiveness, he uses wordplay and timing more to demonstrate how …
Zach Galifianakis remembers Brody Stevens
The Comedy Store closed on Monday night for a private event, the memorial for the late great comedian Steven Brody, aka Brody Stevens, aka Steven …