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Abi Roberts: Free speech in comedy is being chipped away
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Bobcat Goldthwait on his circuitous comedy career and why he got rid of “the voice”
To say that Bobcat Goldthwait has had a circuitous
Comedian Mike E. Winfield has been turning corners, making his own lanes
Mike E. Winfield headlines a night of stand-up at the Flyover Comedy Festival. ...
Comedian Rachel Feinstein is surviving the pandemic one prank call at a time
Feinstein is a headliner at the Flyover Comedy Festival, which runs Nov. 11-13 in the Grove Neighborhood. ...
What's so funny? Flyover Comedy Festival returns to spread laughs in the Grove
Stand-up, sketch, improv and variety take over Grove neighborhood for three-day Flyover Comedy Festival. ...
Alex Phillips: Is cancel culture killing comedy?
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Ahir Shah, Dress review: Pandemic jokes that fall down when it comes to politics
How do you joke about the pandemic? Since comedy venues shut in March 2020, comedians have been trying to figure out an answer to this question. The industry would return, they hoped, but would it be to a nation so traumatised, they never wanted to hear
Eternals review: Star power and celestial ambition can't save dull, formulaic Marvel blockbuster
Oscar-winning Nomadland director Chloe Zhao wrangles Marvel's most diverse cast to date, but cannot escape the superhero-movie straitjacket. ...
Comedy show in Brooklyn to benefit reproductive justice organization for Indigenous women
Women power! This Sunday, Nov. 7, Women to the Front, the feminist action group will host a fundraising comedy show for Indigenous Women Rising. The show,
NIC’s reality-comedy
When entertainment writers look back on 2021, they’ll certainly call attention to one memorable local reality series that gave us a break from the tedious, nonstop stories about angry mobs at school boards and overpaid coaches mutely disavowing
Trevor Noah on Virginia election: ‘A Kim Kardashian going from Kanye to Pete Davidson level swing’
Late-night hosts unpack a disappointing election night for Democrats and a big supreme court term for abortion rights Trevor Noah unpacked the closely watched governor’s race in Virginia, where voters elected a Republican, Glenn Youngkin, in a state Biden won
Miracle Workers Season 4 Officially Ordered by TBS
TBS has officially decided to renew the anthology comedy series Miracle Workers for a fourth season, with Daniel Radcliffe and Steve Buscemi set to return for the new installment. The renewal comes after over a month since the series had
Comedian Nikki Glaser to share her take on life and love during stop in Columbus
Comedian Nikki Glaser likes to talk about sex, from diaphragms and tampons to dating and relationships. A producer-host of MTV and Comedy Central shows and “The Nikki Glaser Podcast,” the Cincinnati native often tests taboos. After doing
Movies, comedy, theater, concerts, family fun the weekend of Nov. 4
MOVIES Opening Nov. 4 at theaters throughout Greater Columbus: “Eternals,” starring Gemma Chan, Richard Madden and Angelina Jolie Gateway Film Center, 1550 N. High St.; tickets: $5 to $12, or as noted; 614-259-7182, www.gatewayfilmcenter.org:
Sing 2 Trailer: Dream Big Dreams in Illumination’s All-Star Sequel
Universal Pictures and Illumination have released a brand new Sing 2 trailer for the upcoming musical animated sequel, which is slated to arrive in theaters on December 22. The Sing 2 trailer features a new rendition of a classic U2 song “I Still
ADVERTORIAL: Comedian Fred MacAulay will hail healing heroes at tonight’s Scottish Health Awards ceremony
Scotland's healing heroes will be celebrated in an inspirational event, hosted by Fred MacAulay, with this year’s winners being revealed live this evening ...
One Day At A Time’s Isabella Gomez is at the Head Of The Class in ...
Isabella Gomez and Jorge DiazPhoto: Nicole Wilder/HBO Max If you don’t know or remember much about Head Of The Class, the ABC sitcom about a bunch of gifted high schoolers and their teacher, Mr. Moore (Howard Hesseman of WKRP In Cincinnati fame), that’s not
Comedians on PC/CANCEL CULTURE (woke mob)
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Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Nov. 4-11
Hand-painted Wedding Billboard, 1969, archival photograph, is part of a new exhibit “Unveiling the Past – The Art and History of Forest Lawn” at Forest Lawn-Glendale. The exhibit runs through March 13. (Unknown photographer, courtesy of
John Abraham, Riteish Deshmukh, Sajid Khan's Action Comedy to Go on Floors in March: Report
John Abraham will be
Comedian Eric Omondi's Five Scandals
Eric Omondi, the self-proclaimed president of comedy in Africa, is known to most as a talented artist who's come up through the ranks to dominate the entertainment industry in Africa. ...
EXCLUSIVE: John Abraham, Riteish Deshmukh and Sajid Khan to kick off their action comedy in March
EXCLUSIVE: John Abraham, Riteish Deshmukh and Sajid Khan to kick off their
Al Franken at the Egg on Saturday mixes politics and comedy
By Bob Goepfert Entertainment contributor ALBANY, N.Y. – The name of the show playing the Egg on Saturday night, “Al Franken: The Only Former US Senator Currently on Tour,” might be confusing. Is the event a stand-up comedy show or a political
Ahir Shah: Dress review – laughs about life under lockdown
Soho theatre, London Coronavirus and woke capitalism lead to pleasing, if patchy, polemics in the comic’s latest show “A chronicle of everything that’s happened to me over the last 18 months,” is how Ahir Shah introduces his new show, Dress. It begins with the
Today in History: Ghana’s Parliament is the biggest ‘comedy’ club I have ever come across – Fritz Baffour
Parliament is supposed to be a House of serious work but that is not what a former Member of Parliament and journalist, Fritz Baffour. According to him, the House is the biggest 'comedy' club he has ever come across. "Most of the work that we
Tucker Carlson features Stand Up Comedian Jim Breuer
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Ahir Shah - Dress at the Soho Theatre review: feels like he’s not quite finished ...
This new show from one of comedy’s deepest thinkers still feels a little undercooked ...
Funny how things turned out... David Feherty is now a big hit as stand-up comedian in US
David Feherty is getting rather serious about the latest chapter of his career — as a stand-up comedian. The Bangor-born former golf star’s one-man show tour resumes in the United States tonight after being postponed by the pandemic. And the 63-year-old has
Red Notice review – Netflix’s biggest film to date offers little reward
Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot and a spectacularly annoying Ryan Reynolds quip, steal and double-cross in a disposable, and ludicrously expensive, action comedy One of the supposed beauties of Netflix, and all other streamers with access to such vast resources, is
Opening soon! ABC announces production on new horror comedy series Crazy Fun Park with a ...
Production has started for a brand new ABC horror comedy series called Crazy Fun Park. The ambitious 2022 ABC ME project is produced by Werner Film Productions with support and funding from the ABC, Screen Australia, The Australian Children’s Television
Manchi Rojulochaie Movie review: A weak comedy that is obsessed about three middle aged men
Attach Main Entertaiment Image: manchi_rojulochaie_movie_review_main.jpg Title: Manchi Rojulochaie Cast: Ajay Ghosh, Santosh Shoban, Mehreen Pirzada and others Director: Maruthi Run-time: 142 minutes Rating: 2/5 In the film under review, character artist Ajay
Hastings High students put on comedy
After a boisterous New York radio personality is stranded in the home of a small-town family, hilarity ensues as his big-city lifestyle takes over the house. That’s the premise of “The Man Who Came for Dinner,” the fall production of the Hastings High School
Rich Angehr, part of ‘Over the River’ cast, doing more theater than stand-up comedy
PHOTOGRAPHER: Rich Angehr is part of the cast of Curtain Call Theatre's “Over the River and Through The Woods." (photo provided) Shares0 Facebook Tweet Email The many challenges to producing a fully staged theater production in front of a live, in-house
Stand up comedy seeing resurgence in Victoria
A curious side effect of the pandemic is that live comedy is seeing a resurgence in the city. ...
On Stage: Musical comedy playing at State Theatre in Eustis
Elvis switches gears in the musical comedy “The Legend of Georgia McBride” playing at the State Theatre in Eustis. The story is about an Elvis impersonator who finds it necessary to change his acts and become Miss Georgia McBride. The Living Drama
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Oscar winner Mo’Nique to perform at Killeen comedy club
What started as a dare has blossomed into a lifetime of laughter for award winning comedian Monique Angela Hicks — who goes by the stage name “Mo’Nique,” and this week her award-winning talent will be on display in Killeen. Mo’Nique remembers her brother
'Ghostbusters' actor Dan Aykroyd believes hurtful comedy should be canceled: 'It's easy laughs'
The actor believes there are "other areas" in which a writer can have "successful creative endeavors." ...
Comedian Ron White to perform in Hershey
Stand-up comedian Ron White will return to Hershey for another show this weekend. The cigar-chomping, formerly
United Nations of Comedy Tour offers variety of perspectives
Host comic Funnyman Skiba, Liz Miele, Brendan Eyre and Antoine Scott say they will take the Paramount Theater stage at 8 p.m. Saturday with a heightened sense of gratitude and a few extra reasons to laugh. ...
Comedian Oga Obina weighs in on Eric Omondi and Maribe drama
Comedian Oga Obina weighs in on Eric Omondi and Maribe drama ...
Karen Meets Brian 2 - anti-lockdown comedy film
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NBC to Kick Off Its Midseason Comedies Early for the Holidays (PHOTOS)
Network is airing previews of new comedies and special holiday episodes of three returning ones. ...
PICTURED: Street racer, 19, 'who killed three including comedian Tony Baker's son' appears in court ...
A 19-year-old suspected street racer appeared in Los Angeles court on Wednesday in connection with a deadly crash that killed three people, including the son of comedian Tony Baker. Hamlet Arseni Aghajanyan was brought into the Los Angeles Superior Court
Man City fans see the funny side after 'comedy' John Stones own goal in Champions League
Stones was powerless to prevent Brugge levelling the game in the first half, as Bernardo Silva blasted a clearance into his face. ...
Latido Films Swoops on Madcap Comedy ‘García y García’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Adding further breadth to its sales slate, Madrid-based
Pen15 Season 2 Part 2 Trailer Sets Hulu Return Date
Hulu has released the full trailer for the upcoming second part of Pen15 Season 2, which is scheduled to make its return on December 3. The video teases new teenage problems that Anna and Maya will have to go through in the new episodes which include dealing
Comedian Amy Miller will spread her proud self-loathing at Hamtramck's Independent Comedy Club
Comedian Amy Miller might not be a household name but, as she points out in one of her most popular bits in response to fatphobia in which an unhoused man scolds her for eating an ice cream cone in public, calling her fat, Miller actually has a house where she
‘Harlem’: Amazon Unveils First Trailer for Tracy Oliver’s New Comedy (VIDEO)
The first trailer for Tracy Oliver‘s latest comedy, Harlem, has officially arrived and is delivering a peek into the single-camera series set to premiere Friday, December 3. Debuting with all 10 episodes, Season 1 of this Amazon original series created,
Zombieland: One of the best action-comedies of the noughties comes to Netflix
REVIEW: It might lack Shaun of the Dead's laid-back charm and low-fi solutions, but this whizz-bang, all-action undead-fest is a guaranteed crowdpleaser. ...
Disney Branded Television Orders 'Primos,' an Animated Comedy Series About an Extended Multicultural Mexican American Family
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 3, 2021-- Disney Branded Television has ordered "Primos," an original animated comedy series created and executive produced by Natasha Kline (director of "Big City Greens," "South Park"). The story, based on Kline's
Center Stage Community Theatre presents fast-paced comedy Nov. 5-21
After dramas about 9/11 and priestly child abuse, Center Stage Community Theatre is back to comedy and its latest show is a crazy, fast-paced laugh riot disguised as a whodunit. “The 39 Steps” is loosely based on a 1935 Alfred ...
Interview: Tom Hanks Discusses His Versatility, Finding Comedy in Finch’s Dark World
Tom Hanks’ latest film�Finch releases on Apple TV+ on Friday, November 5. While it’s a dark film that takes place on a post-apocalyptic Earth, there are also moments of comedy between Hanks’ titular character, his faithful dog, and the robot
Ronnie Noble obituary
My father, Ronnie Noble, who has died aged 84, was a removal and maintenance man for most of his working life. His gift was that he was able to live each day in a gentle, compassionate way, full of joy in nature, comedy, children, walking and the theatre. Born
Saved by the Bell Season 2 Trailer Revisits Valley High Rivalry
Peacock has dropped the Saved by the Bell Season 2 trailer for the upcoming return of the hit comedy revival series, teasing more appearances from Mark-Paul Gosselaar’s Zack, and Tiffani Thiessen’s Kelly as well as the potential rekindling of
Pixar’s Ciao Alberto Trailer Previews New Disney+ Short Film
Disney+ has released the official Ciao Alberto trailer for Pixar’s upcoming animated short film, which serves as a follow-up to this year’s acclaimed coming-of-age comedy Luca. The video, which you can check out below along with the poster, teases
‘Michael Che: Shame The Devil’ Comedy Special On Netflix This Month
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Aida Rodriguez Wants You to Laugh at the Pain
The Dominican American comic hopes to broaden the way Latinos are represented in comedy. She’s finally getting her chance. ...
Top 5 things to do in the Utica area this weekend include comedy, music, art
Don't miss these fun things to do around the Mohawk Valley this weekend: 1. The Bad Boyz Comedy Tour, featuring the Uncle Louie Variety Show, will be performing at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Stanley Theatre, 261 Genesee St., Utica. This evening of comedy
'All Together Now': Barnstable Comedy Club musical revue celebrates return of live theatre
The Barnstable Comedy Club will open its fall season on Friday, Nov. 12, with its first in-person theatrical event since the onset of the COVID pandemic. “All Together Now,” a brand-new musical revue, will be performed over four successive evenings
Nationally known comedians perform in Lebanon Friday
Comedian Kevin Farley will perform Friday in Lebanon. ...
November's entertainment calendar includes Caesar, Christmas, comedy
Tanya Manus Journal staff A Shakespearean tragedy, family-friendly comedy, tributes to veterans, beloved Christmas classics and more are part of November’s music and theater in the Black Hills. Nov. 4 “MasterChef Live!” brings the TV hits “MasterChef” and
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DARK COMEDY IF YOU HAVE THE SENSITIVITY OF A PANSY PLEASE DO NOT COME IN ...
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The Matrix Resurrections’ Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Teases The Sequel’s Comedy
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II hints at a more comedic tone for The Matrix Resurrections.
From a 'comedy of errors' to a 'cardiac arrest': Pat McAfee describes watching Carson Wentz
Pat McAfee: 'He's a great player. But as soon as he starts thinking, 'This play could be the greatest play of all time,' it's a cardiac arrest.' ...
Kingston and the Magician’s Lost & Found Film in the Works at Disney
Disney Branded Television has officially acquired the rights to Rucker Moses and Theo Gangi’s fantasy children’s novel series Kingston and the Magician’s Lost & Found as well as to its sequel Kingston and the Echoes of Magic. The studio is
Someone wrote an existential horror comedy set entirely in Slack and it's great
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Comedian Daniel Sloss Says His Stand-up Special Caused 1.2 Lakh People to Break Up
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Director of BBC Comedy Jon Petrie announces his new commissioning team (BBC - British Broadcasting Corporation)
) Published: 3 November 2021 Updated: 3 November 2021 Jon PetrieWe have managed to assemble an incredibly experienced, multi-talented team that have years of experience working in award-winning comedy. I believe we are well equipped to deal with the new
‘Inside Job’: a conspiracy comedy
In this show, the far-right conspirators are correct: There is a Deep State controlling the United States, and lizard people do live among us. But, no, of course the Earth is not flat — it’s hollow and filled with monsters. The new adult animation “Inside Job”
BBC’s Director of Comedy Jon Petrie Reveals Commissioning Team: Tanya Qureshi is Head of Comedy, ...
Following Jon Petrie’s appointment as the BBC’s director
Celeste Barber is slammed for her 'misogynistic' criticism of model Emily Ratajkowski following the comedian's ...
Celeste Barber has suffered a vicious backlash over her latest skin-baring parody post. The comedian, who is best known for her amusing takes on celebrity bikini pics, took aim at model Emily Ratajkowski in a Monday Instagram post. However, some took exception
Best Sellers review – Michael Caine does the business in otherwise silly slush
Aubrey Plaza’s independent publisher must convince Caine’s curmudgeonly novelist to trot out another book In acting terms, Michael Caine brings his A-game to this – as does his co-star Aubrey Plaza. And when this script shows us a glimmer of something real and
Comedian Aunt Jemimah Back on Air After Compassionate Leave
Comedian Wangari Nguri, popularly known as Auntie Jemimah, has made a comeback on Radio after a month-long break following the death of her child. ...
Comedy defending, a never-ending cycle of injuries and a bargain bin summer have left Rafa ...
Three straight defeats, eight goals conceded in those games and a number of mounting concerns perfectly encapsulates the turmoil Everton are currently experiencing. Rafael Benitez's men conceded their 15th and 16th goals of the season in their 2-1 defeat at
CNP Assurances partner with Konbini and comedian Baptiste Lecaplain translate insurance terms with a sense of humour (CNP Assurances SA)
) Press release Paris, 3 november 2021 CNP Assurances partner with Konbini and comedian Baptiste Lecaplain translate insurance terms with a sense of humour Policyholder, beneficiary, euro-denominated fund, unit-linked product… The terms used in the insurance
Comedian Obinna clashes with Akothee over advice to Eric Omondi & Jacque Maribe
Comedian Obinna clashes with Akothee over advice to Eric Omondi & Jacque Maribe ...
Irish comedians stand up to hunger with incredible charity gig
Irish comedian Kevin McGahern (Republic of Telly, Smother) and his wife, Siobhan, have organised an incredible line-up of comedic talent and jaw-dropping raffle prizes for a charity fundraiser taking place on Friday, November 26th in Liberty Hall, Dublin aid
Cancel culture ‘obliterates’ creativity and comedy
Sky News host Rowan Dean says cancel culture is a “giant foot which comes crashing down” and destroys
Comedian Mick Molloy 'calls last drinks' as the radio veteran quits Triple M after 11 ...
Comedian Mick Molloy is set to part ways with Triple M after 11 years. The Crackerjack star, 55, made a statement on Wednesday revealing he was moving on less than a year after his
LI's a major player in new family comedy 'Christmas vs. The Walters'
‘Twas the holiday season of 2020, and thanks to the pandemic, not many film crews were stirring. But one independent production arrived on Long Island to shoot "Christmas vs. The Walters," a suburban-themed family comedy that bows in theaters Friday (and will
Bye Bye Morons movie review: César-winning French comedy is not funny in the slightest
2/5 starsFrench filmmaker Albert Dupontel’s bureaucratic satire arrives
The Last Man On Earth s1 ep1/2. after virus/ -comedy- "novemberish 2021"
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Comedian Tim Dillon leaks full audio from Southwest Pilot.
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Column: Comedy at Crestwood: ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ offers non-stop laughter
If laughter is the best medicine, Crestwood High School Theatre has the cure for the blues with its laughter-inducing presentation of the Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields’ comedy, “The Play That Goes Wrong.” The show runs 7 p.m. Nov. 13, 19 and
Activist professor, comedian promote makgeolli
Professor Seo Kyoung-duk, left, and comedian Jeong Jun-ha / Courtesy of Seo Kyoung-duk By Kang Seung-woo Seo Kyoung-duk, a professor of Sungshin Women's University known for his efforts to promote Korean culture abroad, has joined hands with comedian and TV
Comedian Michael Blackson wants to see you 'modasuckas' in Wilmington on Thanksgiving weekend
Nov. 2—Northern Delaware will get an early Christmas gift this season with a performance by star comedian Michael Blackson at the House of Laffs comedy lounge in Wilmington on Thanksgiving weekend. The new show was announced on the House of ...
Nancy Meyers Set to Receive USC Comedy’s Oakie Award
Show additional share options Logo text Show additional share options The mark Nancy Meyers has left on film and TV comedy has garnered another prize as she’s been selected to receive USC Comedy’s Oakie Award. Doled out as a way to recognize
Matt Dillon, Bernadette Peters Join Apple’s Patricia Arquette Comedy
Show additional share options Logo text Show additional share options Apple is rounding out the cast for High Desert, the comedy that reunites Ben Stiller and Patricia Arquette following Escape at Dannemora. Joining the ensemble cast of the series about an
Comedian Nate Bargatze adds 2022 Jesse Auditorium date
Comic Nate Bargatze will perform at Jesse Auditorium in January, bringing his Raincheck tour to the University of Missouri Concert Series. The Tennessee native announced the January 30 show among a number of tour dates Tuesday. Bargatze's
Australian comedian Jim Jefferies brings 'Moist' tour to San Antonio
Nov. 2—On Friday, March 25, Australian comedian Jim Jefferies will land at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts as part of his "Moist" tour. In summer of 2019, Jefferies was named Stand-Up Comedian of the Year at the national ...
Supreme Court Split Decision in Quebec Comedian Case Concerns Free Speech Advocates
Canada’s top court upheld the freedom of a Quebec comedian to make fun of a public figure who suffers from a disability, but the narrow