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Felipe Esparza’s First One-Hour Stand-up Comedy Special Premieres on Showtime

Felipe Esparza’s First One-Hour Stand-up Comedy Special Premieres on Showtime

The latest winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Felipe Esparza, is known for his wild hair and his often-imitated phrase, “What’s up, fool?”

Comedian Owen Benjamin Makes over 90 Flights in One Month

Comedian Owen Benjamin Makes over 90 Flights in One Month

You would think one visit to the airport was enough, but not for Owen Benjamin

Harry Potter Star Daniel Radcliffe to Host SNL

Harry Potter Star Daniel Radcliffe to Host SNL

Sometimes Daniel Radcliffe feels like a fraud. In his recent interview he admitted that from time to time he had doubts about his abilities as an actor. And there’s no better way to prove yourself wrong than to step outside your comfort zone.

The Softer Side of Lisa Lampanelli

The Softer Side of Lisa Lampanelli

Known best for her scathing roasts and even dubbed “The Queen of Mean,” Lisa Lampanelli has never been accused of being a nice person. Except by almost everyone she’s ever worked with. “I am absolutely aware that I am a softy offstage,” Lampanelli said. “From what I heard, so is Rickles.” Lampanelli’s comedy is anything [...]

Pamela Anderson to Play Virgin Mary in Canadian Comedy Special

Pamela Anderson to Play Virgin Mary in Canadian Comedy Special

It’s irony and comedy at its best. Former Playboy Playmate Pamela Anderson has been cast for the role of the Virgin Mary in a Canadian comedy special for CTV and Comedy network

Bill Maher and Elisabeth Hasselback Take Us to a New Level of Awkward (Video)

Bill Maher and Elisabeth Hasselback Take Us to a New Level of Awkward (Video)

When two politically opposite Americans sit down with each other to discuss things such as- ehem- politics, there may be excruciating conflicts that arise

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld Performs on the Late Show with David Letterman (Video)

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld Performs on the Late Show with David Letterman (Video)

Late night TV fans lucked out Wednesday when legendary comedian and sitcom star Jerry Seinfeld performed on the Late Show with David Letterman. Jerry was the first guest introduced, and was heralded by Letterman as one of the best comedians of all time

Comedian Rob Schneider Plays Lead Role in New CBS Comedy

Comedian Rob Schneider Plays Lead Role in New CBS Comedy

Saturday Night Live veteran Rob Schneider finally gets some new lead material in the upcoming CBS schedule

Russell Brand Will Star in and Produce a New Comedy

Russell Brand Will Star in and Produce a New Comedy

This time, Brand will  star in and produce The President Stole My Girlfriend, a comedy project Warner Bros. bought from writer  Matt Portenoy.

Billy Crystal Returns to Oscars as Host

Billy Crystal Returns to Oscars as Host

Veteran comedian Bill Crystal confirmed on Thursday via his Twitter page that he will host the 2012 Academy Awards in place of Eddie Murphy, who stepped down from the job

Comedian Russell Brand to Headline Comedy Show for David Lynch Foundation

Comedian Russell Brand to Headline Comedy Show for David Lynch Foundation

British comedian Russell Brand learned the value of meditation years ago while overcoming his horrific addiction to drugs. On November 29th, he’ll pay tribute to a foundation which advocates stress reducing meditation for veterans, the homeless, and inner-city students by headlining one of their fundraisers

Robin Williams’ Oscar Advice to Host Eddie Murphy No Longer Needed

Robin Williams’ Oscar Advice to Host Eddie Murphy No Longer Needed

Comedian, actor, and generally hairy man Robin Williams hosted the Oscars almost 25 years ago, and with his comedic brilliance, left would-be-host Eddie Murphy some words of advice

Comedian Daniel Tosh Honored by His Alma Mater

Comedian Daniel Tosh Honored by His Alma Mater

Comedian Daniel Tosh was the recipient of the Michelle Akers award, presented to him by his alma mater, the University of Central Florida. The award goes to those who have brought attention to the school through their accomplishments

Louis CK’s Next Special Will Not Be on TV

Louis CK’s Next Special Will Not Be on TV

Comedian Louis C.K. took a guest spot on Conan O’Brian’s talk show Thursday night. The two had a lot to talk about as they go way back. O’Brian hired then struggling comic as a writer on his show when he took over for David Letterman

Chris Rock Talks about SNL on Marc Maron’s Podcast

Chris Rock Talks about SNL on Marc Maron’s Podcast

Comedian Chris Rock took a guest spot on Marc Maron’s podcast WTF that was aired on November 3. The 80-minute show covered a lot of aspects of Rock’s career, especially his decision to leave Saturday Night Live