Here’s your SXSW comedy lineup for 2019
by We’re less than a couple of weeks away from SXSW, when everybody in technology, film, music and comedy takes over downtown Austin, Texas. The comedy …
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Mo Welch on Conan
Growing up in Normal is not normal. So says Illinois native Mo Welch, who returned Monday night for another comedy performance on Conan. This time …
SiriusXM replacing Canada Laughs with Just For Laughs Radio; Canadian comedians bracing for big royalty hit
SiriusXM Canada and Just For Laughs announced a joint partnership on Monday to launch Just For Laughs Radio this spring on Ch. 168, “with a focus on Canadian …
Episode #248: Steve Agee
Steve Agee had a bizarre enough life behind the camera before he ever got his first big shot in front of it thanks to Sarah …
Amy Schumer cancels remainder of 2019 tour due to pregnancy complications
Hoping for the best for Amy Schumer and her soon-to-be-due baby, as complications from Hyperemesis have forced the comedian to cancel the final week of …
R.I.P. Steven Brody Stevens, dead at 48
Brody Stevens was bombing, but all of the comedians were howling. I could’ve been talking about a show last week, or last year, but this …
An improv comedy workshop for inclusion
Jess Kelley-Madera, an independent improv comedy coach, used to perform at the Reckless Theater in New York City until the joint closed when its founder …
Tom Green now a U.S. citizen
Last week, he was “America’s Favorite Houseguest.” This week, he’s finally an American citizen. Comedian Tom Green, fresh off a fan favorite cash prize after …
Adam Ferrara on The Late Late Show with James Corden
Adam Ferrara and his wife may have their arguments after six years of marriage, but it’s nothing compared to the attitude his mother has. Ferrara …
Mo Amer on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Mo Amer was a refugee, which when he became a touring stand-up comedian, made for some awkward conversations when he didn’t have a passport at …