Comedy - Page 69

June 8, 2023

Joan Rivers' daughter thinks mom would find cancel culture ‘very frustrating’: ‘Allow people to evolve’

Joan Rivers' daughter, Melissa Rivers, is honoring her mom on what would have been her 90th birthday as she's inducted into the National Comedy Center with her own exhibit.

June 7, 2023

Pat Cooper, comedian and Sinatra opener, dead at 93

Stand-up comedian Pat Cooper died Tuesday at his home in Las Vegas at the age of 93. The longtime comic opened for Frank Sinatra and often appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show."

June 5, 2023

Showtime drops Louis C.K. #MeToo documentary: source

A documentary reportedly about Louis C.K. and his life post #MeToo scandal was cancelled by Showtime months after execs boasted about the comedians "come back."

June 5, 2023

Chris Rock catches alleged trespasser on fire escape of his NYC home: source

Chris Rock saw a person "filming" his home, according to a law enforcement source. The person did not attempt to gain entry.

May 28, 2023

Jay Leno says it would take a 'stroke' to force him to retire after recent scares

Jay Leno is revealing the one medical misfortune that would cause the comedian and former "Tonight Show" host to actually retire. He said he'll keep going unless he suffers a stroke.

May 27, 2023

Actor Will Ferrell to portray NFL legend John Madden in upcoming feature film: report

A-list actor and comedian Will Ferrell will star as John Madden in an upcoming film about the Hall of Fame coach and sports broadcaster.

May 27, 2023

‘Monty Python’ star: No, I won’t cut ‘Life of Brian’ scene critics have hit as transphobic for stage version

British comedy legend John Cleese pushed back on reports that he was cutting a controversial scene from "Life of Brian" to avoid offending modern audiences.

May 20, 2023

Comedian Zarna Garg takes on life's problems

Comedian Zarna Garg laughs off everyday family incidents with 'One Nation.'

May 20, 2023

Jay Leno won't complain about horrific accidents: 'I've got a lot to be grateful for'

Jay Leno remained optimistic about life after breaking his collar bone, ribs and kneecaps in motorcycle collision weeks after gasoline fire in Burbank garage.

May 19, 2023

Comedian heckled in viral clip defends Dylan Mulvaney jokes: Comedy club 'one of the last places for freedom'

Stand-up comedian Chrissie Mayr weighed in on the intense reaction she got at a show earlier this month for making jokes about trans woman Dylan Mulvaney.