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Los Angeles
fromDodger Blue
6 hours ago

Will Smith part of Netflix is a Joke Fest for Dodgers Comedy Night

Will and Cara Smith host the third annual Dodgers Comedy Night to benefit at-risk youths through their foundation, featuring various comedians and Dodgers players.
Science
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

SNL Goes to Space-And Returns With Pranks

Victor Glover's Artemis II mission highlights the contrast between the awe of space exploration and the humorous challenges of living in a confined spacecraft.
#colman-domingo
Humor
fromVulture
2 days ago

Saturday Night Live Recap: Colman Domingo Brought The Vibes

Colman Domingo hosts with impeccable vibes, showcasing his talent through distinct characters and engaging sketches.
Humor
fromVulture
2 days ago

Saturday Night Live Recap: Colman Domingo Brought The Vibes

Colman Domingo hosts with impeccable vibes, showcasing his talent through distinct characters and engaging sketches.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Naked puppets! Having sex! Lusty, foul-mouthed musical Avenue Q is back

Avenue Q is revived to celebrate its 20th anniversary, addressing real-world issues with humor and puppetry for a new generation.
#david-cross
DC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

How David Cross Gets Ready for a Night of Dangerous' Comedy

David Cross continues to push boundaries in stand-up comedy with new material and a unique writing process on stage.
DC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

How David Cross Gets Ready for a Night of Dangerous' Comedy

David Cross continues to push boundaries in stand-up comedy with new material and a unique writing process that relies on live performance.
DC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

How David Cross Gets Ready for a Night of Dangerous' Comedy

David Cross continues to push boundaries in stand-up comedy with new material and a unique writing process on stage.
DC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

How David Cross Gets Ready for a Night of Dangerous' Comedy

David Cross continues to push boundaries in stand-up comedy with new material and a unique writing process that relies on live performance.
Television
fromVulture
8 hours ago

Netflix's Pop Culture Jeopardy! Will Be a Daily Affair

Pop Culture Jeopardy! is moving to Netflix and will release new episodes daily for its second season starting May 11.
Independent films
fromQueerty
8 hours ago

Matt Bomer spills on cut scenes & wild improv, plus the mystery of those yellow short-shorts is finally solved - Queerty

Outcome is a dark comedy about friendship and modern fame, featuring Matt Bomer, Keanu Reeves, and Cameron Diaz.
#snl
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Saturday Night Live: Colman Domingo makes for season's best host to date

SNL's cold open features a satirical portrayal of Trump, addressing various absurd scenarios and characters in a comedic context.
Television
fromConsequence
4 days ago

Saturday Night Live Sketch Count: The Show's Biggest Star Isn't Part of the Main Cast

Ashley Padilla leads SNL Season 51 with 79 sketches, showcasing her prominence among the cast and potential for future contracts.
Humor
fromVulture
6 days ago

Kansas Waited 50 Years for This

The SNL sketch 'Husbands' humorously explores male bonding through the shared experience of singing Kansas's 'Carry on Wayward Son'.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Saturday Night Live: Colman Domingo makes for season's best host to date

SNL's cold open features a satirical portrayal of Trump, addressing various absurd scenarios and characters in a comedic context.
Television
fromConsequence
4 days ago

Saturday Night Live Sketch Count: The Show's Biggest Star Isn't Part of the Main Cast

Ashley Padilla leads SNL Season 51 with 79 sketches, showcasing her prominence among the cast and potential for future contracts.
Humor
fromVulture
6 days ago

Kansas Waited 50 Years for This

The SNL sketch 'Husbands' humorously explores male bonding through the shared experience of singing Kansas's 'Carry on Wayward Son'.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The Most Important Thing Dave Chappelle Ever Did Was Walk Away

Black comedy's history includes significant contributions that thrived independently, which were overlooked in the narrative of crossover appeal.
LA Kings
fromVulture
5 days ago

Benito Skinner Loved Being a Demon for a Day on The Comeback

Performing with Lisa Kudrow in The Comeback is a significant honor for comedic actors, highlighting its legendary status in Hollywood satire.
Relationships
fromJezebel
5 days ago

We Know a Little Bit More About Nikki Glaser Than We Did Before

Nikki Glaser has a 'hot husband fetish,' enjoying her partner's hookups with others while not wanting to engage in similar behavior herself.
#comedy
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
5 days ago

Greenpoint Comedy Club Opens In North Brooklyn

Greenpoint Comedy Club opens April 10-11, offering a neighborhood-focused venue for local and touring comedians.
Humor
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Free Monday Comedy Night in Downtown SF

Enjoy a comedy show featuring 4-5 comics with notable credits, free tickets for the first 100 RSVPs, and a two-drink minimum.
Humor
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Free Monday Comedy Night in Downtown SF

Enjoy a comedy show featuring 4-5 comics with notable credits, free tickets for the first 100 RSVPs, and a two-drink minimum.
Humor
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Free Monday Comedy Night in Downtown SF

Enjoy a comedy show featuring 4-5 comics with notable credits, free tickets for the first 100 RSVPs, and a two-drink minimum.
Film
fromVulture
5 days ago

James Corden Should Play Jerks More Often

James Corden showcases his acting talent in The Christophers, reminding audiences of his earlier impactful roles, particularly in All or Nothing.
NYC music
fromConsequence
6 days ago

Bert Kreischer Announces 2026 Fall "Permission to Party" Tour Dates

Bert Kreischer has expanded his 2026 'Permission to Party' standup tour with new US dates from September to December.
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

Waging a Culture War With Comedic Mediocrity

Kanye West sold out Inglewood, California's SoFi Center and took in a reported $33 million less than a year since he released a song called 'Heil Hitler.' West's apology for his antisemitism was evidently enough for his LA fans, and no doubt some went because of the antisemitism.
Media industry
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Comedy night has line-up of autistic performers

I felt a sense of injustice that there were so many talented comics that, through no fault of their own, could not take part in standup comedy and I was determined to address that.
London music
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Outcome review Keanu Reeves sends himself up in Jonah Hill's Hollywood satire

The film presents a comedic take on a famous image of Keanu Reeves, exploring themes of fame, loneliness, and personal growth.
Arts
from48 hills
5 days ago

Drama Masks: Keeping the monsters of the world at bay - 48 hills

The Bay Area performing arts scene offers bright spots amidst current challenges, highlighting productions that promote inclusivity and cultural awareness.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Charli xcx's Brat movie marks the moment the mockumentary died | Zach Schonfeld

The mockumentary genre has become stale, lacking the innovative spirit that characterized earlier works by directors like Christopher Guest and Rob Reiner.
#saturday-night-live
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

SNL Rips Tucker Carlson With Jeremy Culhane's Spot On Sendup

Saturday Night Live's Jeremy Culhane performed a satirical impression of Tucker Carlson critiquing 2026 Oscar nominees as examples of leftist woke culture during Weekend Update.
Music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Jack Black and Jack White to Appear Together on SNL

Jack Black will host Saturday Night Live on April 4th with Jack White as musical guest, marking Black's fifth hosting appearance and White's sixth musical guest performance.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

SNL Rips Tucker Carlson With Jeremy Culhane's Spot On Sendup

Saturday Night Live's Jeremy Culhane performed a satirical impression of Tucker Carlson critiquing 2026 Oscar nominees as examples of leftist woke culture during Weekend Update.
Music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Jack Black and Jack White to Appear Together on SNL

Jack Black will host Saturday Night Live on April 4th with Jack White as musical guest, marking Black's fifth hosting appearance and White's sixth musical guest performance.
#comedy-club
fromFuncheap
2 days ago
Humor

FREE: "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" Sunday at The Function (SF)

The Function is a new upscale comedy club in San Francisco offering free tickets and a lineup of top comedians.
fromFuncheap
2 days ago
Humor

FREE: "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" Sunday at The Function (SF)

The Function is a new upscale comedy club in San Francisco offering free tickets and a lineup of top comedians.
Humor
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

FREE: "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" Sunday at The Function (SF)

The Function is a new upscale comedy club in San Francisco offering free tickets and a lineup of top comedians.
Humor
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

FREE: "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" Sunday at The Function (SF)

The Function is a new upscale comedy club in San Francisco offering free tickets and a lineup of top comedians.
London music
fromConsequence
4 days ago

Gorillaz Perform "The Happy Dictator" with Sparks on Kimmel

Gorillaz performed 'The Happy Dictator' on Jimmy Kimmel Live to promote their new album The Mountain.
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke and 'Scrubs' cast share why the show still resonates with fans today

The cast of 'Scrubs' reunites for a revived season, celebrating themes of friendship and community.
#jack-black
NYC music
fromVulture
1 week ago

Please Call Their SNL Episode 'Jack Silver'

Jack Black and Jack White will co-host and perform on Saturday Night Live, marking a unique collaboration between two iconic Jacks.
Humor
fromVulture
1 week ago

Saturday Night Live Recap: Jack Black Brings The Energy

Jack Black's return to SNL showcased strong writing and memorable characters, reaffirming his status as a reliable host in the five-timers club.
NYC music
fromVulture
1 week ago

Please Call Their SNL Episode 'Jack Silver'

Jack Black and Jack White will co-host and perform on Saturday Night Live, marking a unique collaboration between two iconic Jacks.
Humor
fromVulture
1 week ago

Saturday Night Live Recap: Jack Black Brings The Energy

Jack Black's return to SNL showcased strong writing and memorable characters, reaffirming his status as a reliable host in the five-timers club.
fromIndieWire
5 days ago

'Outcome' Review: Keanu Reeves Is a Troubled Movie Star in Jonah Hill's Desperate and Unfunny Comedy About the Pain of Public Opinion

Hill struggles to open up despite his unabated desire for vulnerability, feeling that he had to turn his own therapy sessions into a Netflix documentary to force himself to an uncomfortably honest place.
Independent films
Television
fromQueerty
4 days ago

"Crime is really hard!": Dan Levy & Taylor Ortega on the messy road to dark comedy Big Mistakes - Queerty

Dan Levy stars in 'Big Mistakes', a dark family comedy about a gay priest and his sister's descent into organized crime.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

SNL alum Kevin Nealon calls out cast members who break during sketches

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
#last-one-laughing
Humor
fromDefector
2 days ago

'Last One Laughing: UK' Is Absurdly Funny | Defector

Last One Laughing: UK challenges comedians to avoid laughing for six hours, with a stacked cast including returning champion Bob Mortimer.
Humor
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Dream-Casting an American Version of Last One Laughing

Importing U.K. television shows like Last One Laughing could succeed in the U.S. market, following its international adaptations and popularity.
Humor
fromDefector
2 days ago

'Last One Laughing: UK' Is Absurdly Funny | Defector

Last One Laughing: UK challenges comedians to avoid laughing for six hours, with a stacked cast including returning champion Bob Mortimer.
Humor
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Dream-Casting an American Version of Last One Laughing

Importing U.K. television shows like Last One Laughing could succeed in the U.S. market, following its international adaptations and popularity.
London music
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

"SNL UK" Took On a Troubling Travel Habit

British pubs abroad create a unique cultural experience for travelers, often leading to humorous situations and a longing for home comforts.
Television
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

Who Is Black Comedy For?

Dave Chappelle faced pressure to alter his sitcom to appeal to white audiences, highlighting systemic issues in the representation of Black artists.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Toxic putdowns, brutal zingers ... and an unexpected love story inside the joyful climax to brilliant sitcom Hacks

Hacks, a critically acclaimed comedy series, is concluding its final season after achieving significant accolades and a well-defined narrative from its inception.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

From Hamlet at the Globe to Keir Starmer on SNL UK: the anarchic rise of George Fouracres

George Fouracres, a breakout star of Saturday Night Live UK, has been recognized for his comedic talent and performances for over a decade.
Television
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Satirizing Silicon Valley is pointless in 2026. This show proves it

The Audacity critiques Big Tech's ethics through a darkly comedic lens, but its timing may render it less impactful.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Big Mistakes review Schitt's Creek creator Dan Levy excels in new cringe comedy

Television shows can be categorized into those that create stars and those made by stars, with varying success in the industry.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The Miniature Wife review Matthew Macfadyen is wasted in this pointless comedy

Matthew Macfadyen started his career in a 1998 TV film adaptation of Wuthering Heights as Hareton Earnshaw, Heathcliff's whipped dog, and has been giving us brilliant incarnations of beta cucks ever since.
Television
#saturday-night-live-uk
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan and Riz Ahmed first three guest hosts of UK Saturday Night Live

Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan, and Riz Ahmed will host the first three episodes of Saturday Night Live UK, premiering live on Sky on 21 March with an 11-person cast and original music acts.
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

Americans Will Be Able to Watch Bri'ish SNL

Peacock will stream the British version of Saturday Night Live the day after each episode airs on SKY One, starting March 21, featuring a cast of emerging British comedians.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Saturday Night Live UK review it didn't fail and it could have been a lot worse

The inaugural episode of Saturday Night Live UK generally succeeded in delivering a comedic feeling despite some uneven sketches.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan and Riz Ahmed first three guest hosts of UK Saturday Night Live

Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan, and Riz Ahmed will host the first three episodes of Saturday Night Live UK, premiering live on Sky on 21 March with an 11-person cast and original music acts.
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

Americans Will Be Able to Watch Bri'ish SNL

Peacock will stream the British version of Saturday Night Live the day after each episode airs on SKY One, starting March 21, featuring a cast of emerging British comedians.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Saturday Night Live UK review it didn't fail and it could have been a lot worse

The inaugural episode of Saturday Night Live UK generally succeeded in delivering a comedic feeling despite some uneven sketches.
NYC LGBT
fromVulture
1 month ago

Tourette's Activist Group Calls SNL Sketch 'Not Acceptable'

Tourettes Action condemned SNL's sketch mocking Tourette's syndrome as unacceptable, emphasizing the disability is a serious neurological condition, not entertainment or a personality trait.
Humor
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

There's a type of person who becomes the funniest one in every room and the loneliest one in every car ride home. The humor isn't hiding sadness. It's redirecting attention so skillfully that nobody ever thinks to ask the comedian a real question. - Silicon Canals

Humor often masks emotional struggles, as those who use it to deflect may be the least comfortable expressing their true feelings.
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

From Getting Paid in Chipotle Gift Cards to Making $100 Million Movies: The Wild Ride of the Comedy Writing Team Behind 'The Naked Gun'

Dan and Doug didn't wait for anyone to 'pick' them—they built their own stage. They started with the Hammerkatz sketch group at NYU, then hustled their way into the legendary Upright Citizens Brigade. The first time they remember getting paid to be funny, they earned a bunch of Chipotle gift cards and some Rolling Rocks. 'We felt like we were rich,' laughs Dan.
Humor
#snl-uk
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How could this be anything other than funny?!' Behind the scenes of Saturday Night Live UK

SNL UK's cast and writers are preparing to launch a live sketch comedy show with optimism and creative energy, despite the challenging format of writing most content weekly.
Television
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

You Won't Have to Wait As Long to Watch SNL UK This Week

Peacock will stream Saturday Night Live UK episodes eight hours earlier, starting this weekend at 1 p.m. ET.
Humor
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

Tina Fey Was the Unexpected Hero of 'SNL UK'

SNL UK premiered on March 21, featuring Tina Fey as the first host, closely emulating the American original with a mix of sketches and humor.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guide #235: Live from London, it's Saturday Night! But will SNL translate transatlantically?

Saturday Night Live UK launches amid mixed expectations, with hopes for success due to strong talent and oversight from original SNL creator Lorne Michaels.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How could this be anything other than funny?!' Behind the scenes of Saturday Night Live UK

SNL UK's cast and writers are preparing to launch a live sketch comedy show with optimism and creative energy, despite the challenging format of writing most content weekly.
Television
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

You Won't Have to Wait As Long to Watch SNL UK This Week

Peacock will stream Saturday Night Live UK episodes eight hours earlier, starting this weekend at 1 p.m. ET.
Humor
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

Tina Fey Was the Unexpected Hero of 'SNL UK'

SNL UK premiered on March 21, featuring Tina Fey as the first host, closely emulating the American original with a mix of sketches and humor.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guide #235: Live from London, it's Saturday Night! But will SNL translate transatlantically?

Saturday Night Live UK launches amid mixed expectations, with hopes for success due to strong talent and oversight from original SNL creator Lorne Michaels.
Boston Bruins
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Knight, alongside Hughes brothers, jokes back on 'Saturday Night Live'

U.S. Olympic hockey players made a humorous SNL appearance addressing controversy over Trump's sexist joke about inviting only the men's team to the State of the Union.
#snl-hosting-debut
NYC LGBT
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Connor Storrie Knew What 'SNL' Viewers Wanted to See

Connor Storrie leveraged his Heated Rivalry fame and physical comedy skills to deliver SNL's standout sketch, playing a severely injured stripper committed to performing despite obvious injuries.
NYC LGBT
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Connor Storrie Knew What 'SNL' Viewers Wanted to See

Connor Storrie leveraged his Heated Rivalry fame and physical comedy skills to deliver SNL's standout sketch, playing a severely injured stripper committed to performing despite obvious injuries.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

SNL Seemingly Cracks a Joke About the Idea of Trump Getting Assassinated Audience Cheers Wildly

Che's joke during Weekend Update suggested that President Trump's theater visit could end badly, drawing a parallel to Lincoln's assassination. The audience reacted with loud cheers and applause.
Humor
Humor
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Reflecting on Oversexed Characters in Television Comedies

Sitcom characters increasingly display hypersexuality, eliciting both sympathetic laughter and envy from audiences.
Humor
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

9 New Comedy Specials You Should Definitely Watch (When You Have a Moment)

Netflix's early stand-up special for Zach Galifianakis initiated a revolution in comedy specials, leading to a vast increase in monthly releases.
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Fact-Checking Chris Fleming Won Late Night This Week

ARMY Twitter was aflutter with accusations that the warm-up comic for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon made a racist joke. He said, 'Anybody here from the North? No? Nobody?' Fans interpreted that as being directed at the band, implying that one of them was from North Korea.
Humor
Television
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The 'SNL' Sketch That Broke All the Rules

SNL's 'Passing Notes' sketch succeeded by having cast members genuinely read unrehearsed notes for the first time on air, with their authentic surprise and breaking character becoming the comedic centerpiece.
Humor
fromEsquire
4 weeks ago

SNL's 'The Pitt' Parody Is the Best Sketch We've Seen In a Long Time

Saturday Night Live's MAHAspital sketch satirizes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health policies and alternative medicine approach, mocking vaccine skepticism and emphasis on unproven natural remedies.
Television
fromVulture
2 months ago

An Absurdly Permissive Seth Meyers Won Late Night This Week

Late-night shows heavily integrated brand promotions and celebrity tie-ins, blending sponsored content, side hustles, and theatrical collaborations in the week before the Super Bowl.
fromwww.startribune.com
2 months ago

Saturday Night Live' tribute to Minnesotans gets zapped at last minute

I know no one is dying for a hot take on this from a guy who looks like he was homeschooled on a yacht, said the comedian, who was wearing a long-sleeved Wolves shirt. But it would be insane to ignore what's happening in my hometown right now. He then dissected footage of an ICE agent slipping on the ice, showing it over and over again. I'm not reveling in another person's pain, he said. If I wanted to do that, I would join ICE.
Television
fromVulture
2 months ago

Conformity Gate Is Real, But Only on SNL

It was a Stranger Things spinoff showcase on Saturday Night Livelast night. In the pre-taped sketch, the Duffer Brothers had some success getting the cast back together to film an internet-demanded ninth episode.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Saturday Night Live Bafta sketch branded horrific' by leading Tourette syndrome charity

This is not acceptable. Mocking a disability is never acceptable. It would not be tolerated for any other condition, and it should not be tolerated by people with Tourette's.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The "Ins" and "Outs" of Comedy: Dealing With the Outflow

Readers who saw my previous post will recall its focus on a recurring pattern of laughter and humor found during my deep dive into the humor of the Seinfeld series. I wondered why we tend to laugh at various things going into our bodies and tried to explain why we might be so inclined using the Mutual Vulnerability Theory of Laughter.
Humor
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