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D.L. Hughley Passes Out Onstage at Zanies Nashville, Tests Positive at Hospital for COVID-19
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D.L. Hughley Passes Out Onstage at Zanies Nashville, Tests Positive at Hospital for COVID-19

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyJune 21, 2020June 21, 20201

Our hearts go out to not only comedian DL. Hughley, but also the staff at Zanies Nashville and the audience in attendance Friday night. Hughley, …

Chris Rock and Rosie Perez Joined New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for His Daily Briefing on May 28, 2020
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Chris Rock and Rosie Perez Joined New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for His Daily Briefing on May 28, 2020

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyMay 28, 2020May 28, 2020

Chris Rock got tested for COVID-19 today before appearing on live TV alongside New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and actress Rosie Perez for Cuomo’s daily …

Saturday Night Live: At Home edition
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Saturday Night Live: At Home edition

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyApril 12, 2020April 12, 2020

What’s Saturday Night Live if it’s not broadcasting from inside 30 Rock, and not even live TV? We found out this Saturday of Passover/Easter weekend. …

James Cannizzaro, aka “Jimmy Big Balls,” recovering from coronavirus
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James Cannizzaro, aka “Jimmy Big Balls,” recovering from coronavirus

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyApril 6, 2020

James Cannizzaro, who works security at Gotham Comedy Club, is recovering from the coronavirus, three weeks after he first entered the ER in Brooklyn. The …

Adam Sandler performs his quarantine song (watch with full lyrics)
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Adam Sandler performs his quarantine song (watch with full lyrics)

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyApril 3, 2020April 3, 20201

The Sandman is here to cheer us up, and perhaps even more importantly, shout out the need to support our doctors and nurses fighting to …

Episode #296: Lane Moore
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Episode #296: Lane Moore

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyApril 1, 2020April 1, 2020

Lane Moore is a comedian, writer, actor, and musician. She hosts the show Tinder Live, swiping through dating profiles and baiting potential suitors, with a …

A public service announcement from Larry David to stay inside during the coronavirus quarantine
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A public service announcement from Larry David to stay inside during the coronavirus quarantine

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyApril 1, 2020April 1, 2020

Here’s a pretty, pretty good video from Larry David, filmed on behalf of California, imploring all of us to keep our distance and just stay …

Comedy Gives Back announces COVID-19 relief grants, LaughAid benefit
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Comedy Gives Back announces COVID-19 relief grants, LaughAid benefit

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyMarch 26, 2020March 26, 20201

Comedy Gives Back is fulfilling the promise of its name today, announcing a new emergency relief fund for comedians impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, as …

Stand Up NY becomes first comedy club to join sex worker site CamSoda to broadcast live shows
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Stand Up NY becomes first comedy club to join sex worker site CamSoda to broadcast live shows

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyMarch 25, 2020March 25, 2020

For decades, stand-up comedians have joked about how much their career is similar to that of a stripper or a prostitute. Tonight, the comedians will …

When live comedy shuts down in a pandemic, what then?
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When live comedy shuts down in a pandemic, what then?

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyMarch 16, 2020March 16, 2020

When the nonprofit Comedy Gives Back held town hall meetings last month in New York City and Los Angeles at The Stand and Hollywood Improv, …

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