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DeadlineComedy Gives Back Names Zoe Friedman Executive Director
Comedy Gives Back announced Zoe Friedman’s promotion to Executive Director. Friedman will lead fundraising and strategic planning for the nonprofit that assists comedians with financial, mental health, and recovery services.
DeadlineThe Stand Sets Second Annual NY Laughs Festival for June 4-7
The Stand Restaurant & Comedy Club will hold its second annual NY Laughs Festival across Lower Manhattan and Union Square from June 4-7. The event adds new venues and a free opening show in Union Square Park.
realitytea.comChelsea Handler Criticizes Jokes at Kevin Hart Netflix Roast
Chelsea Handler said two performers made offensive remarks during the May 2025 Netflix roast of Kevin Hart. Shane Gillis and Tony Hinchcliffe responded, and other comedians weighed in on the exchange.
New York PostComedian Responds to Criticism of Roast Jokes
A comedian issued a statement after another comedian criticized jokes made at a roast event. The exchange followed comments about material presented during the event earlier this month.
deadline.comByron Allen Discusses Comics Unleashed Transition to CBS Late Night
Comedian and media executive Byron Allen appeared on CBS Mornings to address the move of his show Comics Unleashed into the CBS late-night slot. The interview covered the program's format and scheduling change.
nypost.comJon Stewart Surprises Stephen Colbert With Singer Andra Day on Final Week of The Late Show
Jon Stewart appeared as a guest on Stephen Colbert's final week of The Late Show and presented a recliner along with a surprise performance by singer Andra Day. The two comedians reflected on their long history working together on The Daily Show.
nbcnews.comMel Brooks Donates Career Archive to National Comedy Center
The 99-year-old comedian and filmmaker has given the museum approximately 150,000 documents and 5,000 photographs. The collection covers his work in film, television, and theater.
automotiveworld.comStudy Finds 'Saturday Night Live' Season 51 Directed Most Political Jokes at Conservatives
A Media Research Center analysis examined all 20 episodes of the recently concluded Season 51 of NBC's Saturday Night Live. The study counted political jokes and characters across the season's Weekend Update segments and cold opens.
news.google.comJames Corden Says Second Gavin & Stacey Episode Is Awful
James Corden said at the BBC Comedy Festival that the second episode of Gavin & Stacey is awful. The episode ends with the main characters becoming engaged after meeting in the first episode. Corden co-created the series with Ruth Jones.
nypost.comComedian Nate Bargatze Plans Theme Park in Nashville
Tennessee comedian Nate Bargatze announced plans to develop a theme park called Nateland on more than 100 acres in Nashville. The project is estimated to cost about $350 million and would feature Bargatze as the central mascot.
newrepublic.comSaturday Night Live UK Completes Eight-Week Run on Sky
The British version of the sketch show finished its first season with an episode hosted by Ncuti Gatwa. Viewers and critics gave mixed but mostly positive responses to the sketches and cast performances.
rte.ieGeorge Floyd Family Criticizes Tony Hinchcliffe Joke at Kevin Hart Roast
A spokesman for the Gianna and George Floyd Foundation criticized comedian Tony Hinchcliffe over a joke referencing George Floyd made during the May 10 Netflix roast of Kevin Hart. The foundation said the joke was disappointing and questioned Hart's decision to allow Hinchcliffe…
nypost.comHarrison Ford and 'Shrinking' Cast Trade Jokes About 'Raw-Dogging a Flight' Slang on SiriusXM
Sherry Cola used the slang term while explaining how she disconnects during air travel, prompting confusion from her "Shrinking" co-star Harrison Ford during a May 2, 2026, radio appearance. Ford responded that the term means something else and cited his age and family life. The…
tvinsider.comDiscussion Emerges on Loss When Stephen Colbert's Program Ends
The impending end of Stephen Colbert's late-night program has sparked reflections on public attachment to it as an institution. Despite comedy often being viewed as rebellious, the program is considered to have had significant stakes involved. This comes amid broader conversation…
decider.comKelly Ripa Alerts Nikki Glaser to Wardrobe Issue on Live with Kelly and Mark
During a recent episode of Live with Kelly and Mark, host Kelly Ripa pointed out a potential wardrobe malfunction to guest Nikki Glaser. Glaser responded with humor, and the conversation continued to other topics including her recognition by Time magazine. The incident occurred a…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewComedians Announce Debut Stand-Up Specials for Streaming Release
Two rising comedians have revealed details for their first hour-long stand-up specials, set for release on YouTube following exclusive access periods. The announcements highlight themes of adulthood, relationships, and pop culture, with one special already available for early vie…
DeadlineTan France Launches Honorable Gays Digital Series on Reddit Threads
Tan France, known from Queer Eye, is starting an eight-episode digital series titled Honorable Gays. He will co-host with comedians Rob Anderson and Eric Sedeño to discuss Reddit threads, including Am I The A-hole scenarios. The series premieres on April 20, 2026, and will featur…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewComedian Ray Bradshaw Draws on Upbringing with Deaf Parents for New Show Coda
Ray Bradshaw, a Scottish stand-up comedian, has created a new show titled Coda based on his experiences growing up with deaf parents. The show explores his life as a child of deaf adults and includes material from family discussions. Bradshaw tours the show across the country, wi…