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While the demise of rock star Jon Bon Jovi turned out to be merely a hoax, there is one victim still reeling from yesterday’s internet prank. John Lyon, the singer-songwriter for Southside Johnny and ...
Comedians and New York Alt Arts Academy podcast hosts Dean Victor Varnado and Deputy Headmistress Roxxy Haze chats with comedian Billy D. Washington on how to create a comedy writing packet.
Comedian Lisa Lampanelli discusses the state of stand-up comedy (selling out shows) and why there aren’t many funny women comics with Forbes blogger Dorothy Pomerantz. On selling out shows: “My ...
When learning about the history of comedy, I’m one of the biggest geeks one there. Everything about this business fascinates me, and I dedicate as much time to writing material as I do researching the ...
Founded by comedian Joanna Briley, the Black Women In Comedy Laff Fest showcases some of the funniest Black Women, LGBTQ+, and Non-Binary individuals. The five-day event will run Juneteenth weekend at ...
Monday, April 27 will be recognized as Ron White Day in Texas, in honor of the Blue Collar comedian, who last week signed a deal with Comedy Central to star in his own half-hour show, The Ron White ...
Comedian television appearances include Joan Rivers, Bill Cosby, Roseanne Barr, Denis Leary, Kevin James, Dave Attell, Kathleen Madigan, Maz Jobrani, Kristen Schaal, T.J. Miller, Dov Davidoff and Matt ...
Stand-up comic TV appearances include Joan Rivers, Patton Oswalt, Greg Fitzsimmons, Jim Jefferies, Eugene Mirman, Jon Glaser, Morgan Murphy and Sarah Colonna.
Jessica Hardy is one of the busiest comediennes on the Chicago comedy scene. She wears many hats as a writer, actress, film maker, and comedy instructor. In 2011, she included the title Festival ...
Comedy Central has ordered Purgatory, a pilot that will feature a weekly rant on topical issues hosted by comedian Bill Burr, Variety.com reports. Burr will take on a single topic and explore it using ...
Danny Lobell can be fierce and subject his listeners to sharp edges...at its best, Lobell’s bluntness bursts through a racial or social taboo like a high school football team storming through a banner ...
Legendary comedians discuss what makes a good comedian at the New Yorker Festival.