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Comedians are some of the most popular artists entertaining audiences from stage to screen. Comedians can be found performing stand-up, acting in sitcoms, feature-length comedies, variety shows, writers' rooms, and many other places in the entertainment industry. From joke writing to parody and beyond, comedians are always there to make people laugh or find the humor in a dark time.
Famous Comedians: Chris Farley, Robin Williams, Amy Schumer, Jerry Seinfeld, Louis C.K., Dave Chappelle, Sarah Silverman, John Mulaney Popular Comedy Genres: Stand-up, sitcom, satire, sketch, Ventriloquism, and comedy music.

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‘Killing It’ Stars Craig Robinson and Rell Battle Reflect on Role Challenges and Having to ‘Bring out New Weapons’ [Exclusive]

'Killing It' stars Craig Robinson and Rell Battle talk about the many dimensions within their characters and tease season 2.

by Gina Ragusa

Published on August 15, 2023

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Claudia O’Doherty Kicks Major A** in ‘Killing It’ Season 2– Seriously [Exclusive]

Claudia O'Doherty who plays Jillian G. on Peacock's 'Killing It' said season 2 will show some very interesting sides of her character.

by Gina Ragusa

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E!’s Summer Rom-Com ‘Maybe It’s You’ Heats up July: Should Best Friends Fall in Love? [Exclusive]

The summer heats up when E!'s rom-com 'Maybe It's You' premieres on Sunday, July 23 at 9 p.m. ET. Staring Veronica St. Clair and Brett Dier, can best friends find true love?

by Gina Ragusa

Mike Myers Apologized to Chelsea Clinton Over Ruthless ‘SNL’ Jokes

The joke Mike Myers and Dana Carvey made on 'SNL' sketch 'Wayne's World' about Chelsea Clinton wasn't 'awesome.'

by Gina Ragusa

Published on October 25, 2023

2 min read

Why Chevy Chase Doesn’t Regret Being Fired From ‘Community’

Comedian Chevy Chase insists he didn't care about being fired from 'Community' because he didn't think the show was that funny.

by Gina Ragusa

Why Was Shane Gillis Fired From ‘SNL’?

What caused comedian Shane Gillis to be fired from 'SNL' before he ever took the stage?

by Gina Ragusa

Matt Rife May Be Blowing Up TikTok Now, But Some Fans May Remember Him From ‘The Challenge’

Former ‘The Challenge’ contestant Matt Rife seems to be THE comedian of the moment thanks to his fast-paced humor, and savvy use of TikTok.

by Perry Carpenter

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JB Smoove Says ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Season 12 Is ‘Absolutely Going to Be Crazy’ [Exclusive]

Comedian JB Smoove said 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Season 12 will be the best yet and isn't totally convinced the series will end.

by Gina Ragusa

John Mulaney Releases Netflix Special Post-Divorce and Baby With ‘Obnoxious, Wasteful, and Unlikable’ Stories

Comedian John Mulaney returns to Netflix with his new standup special, 'John Mulaney: Baby J' premiering on April 25.

by Gina Ragusa

(L) George Lopez during an interview on 'The Tonight Show' in 2022. (R) Johnny Carson is shown hosting 'The Tonight Show' in 1991.

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George Lopez Has Johnny Carson’s Rolex as a Reminder of ‘1 of the Greatest Things That Have Ever Happened’

George Lopez has Johnny Carson's old Rolex, and it's a reminder of "one of the greatest things" that happened in his life.

by Katie Rook

Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan at the Vanity Fair Oscar party.

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Jackie Chan Would Freak out Whenever Chris Tucker Improvised in ‘Rush Hour’

‘Rush Hour’ was a bit of a learning experience for Jackie Chan, as he had to adapt to Chris Tucker’s way of doing things.

by Antonio Stallings

Actor/comedian Jerry Seinfeld leans in to speak with host Jay Leno on The Tonight Show in 1995

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Jerry Seinfeld Once Took an ‘Interesting’ Course in Scientology

Jerry Seinfeld is one star you might not associate with the teachings of sci-fi writer L. Ron Hubbard. And he has some interesting things to say about Scientology.

by Kaanii Powell Cleaver

Eric André and Emily Ratajkowski are seen in the West Village on February 10, 2023, in New York City.

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Eric André Celebrates First Valentine’s Day With Emily Ratajkowski by Sharing Nudes

Eric André and Emily Ratajkowski's rumored romance is now considered Instagram official after he shared NSFW pictures of them in honor of Valentine's Day.

by Katie Rook

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Ricky Gervais Turned Down Ron Howard’s ‘The Da Vinci Code’ Because He Thought He’d Ruin It

Ron Howard’s ‘The Da Vinci Code’ was just one of the many high-profile roles that comedian Ricky Gervais turned down in his career.

by Antonio Stallings

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Elon Musk Suspends Kathy Griffin From Twitter; Rosanna Arquette Tweets #FreeKathy and Drops by for Birthday Cake

Elon Musk shut down comedian Kathy Griffin's Twitter account after she and others added his name to their handle and encouraged people to vote in the midterms.

by Gina Ragusa

Anthony Anderson Says ‘Oh Hell No!’ to Wild Animal Encounter – So Why is Marlon Wayans Laughing? [Exclusive Clip]

Marlon Wayans has some 'gotcha' moments with friend Anthony Anderson when he tries to help him get over his fear of wild animals on 'Oh Hell No!'

by Gina Ragusa

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John Mulaney Proves to Be the Baby Whisperer With Son Malcolm

John Mulaney has that magic touch when it comes to getting his son to take his second nap after girlfriend Olivia Munn struggled to get the infant to sleep.

by Gina Ragusa

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Chevy Chase Recalls Cringy (but Hilarious) Moment With Martin Short at Frank Sinatra’s Last L.A. Performance

Chevy Chase and Martin Short both recalled meeting Frank Sinatra during his final performance in L.A. and the story is nothing short of awkward.

by Gina Ragusa

Fred Armisen Recounts His Path to ‘SNL’ – and Why It Was the ‘Best Call Ever’

Comedian Fred Armisen recalled how his unconventional path to 'SNL' ended with what he considered to be the 'best call ever' which is when he learned he made it on the cast.

by Gina Ragusa

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Joel McHale Jokes He Was Pranked and Lured to the Best Dinner Ever on the Side of a Mountain [Exclusive]

Joel McHale joked about how he thought he was being pranked and lured into having a steak dinner on the side of a mountain.

by Gina Ragusa

Kathy Griffin Jokes Lung Cancer Damaged Her Voice, ‘but My Boobs Are Still Fabulous’

Kathy Griffin joked on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' that her voice may sound softer, but her boobs are still fabulous. She plans to work on her vocal cords to hopefully restore it.

by Gina Ragusa

Harry Styles and Nick Kroll hug each other at the "Don't Worry Darling" red carpet at the 79th Venice International Film Festival

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‘Don’t Worry Darling’: Harry Styles Was the 1st Person to Know About His Co-Star Nick Kroll’s Engagement After Helping the Comedian Propose

Before wrapping 'Don't Worry Darling,' Nick Kroll had to find a creative way to pop the question to his longtime girlfriend, and it included Harry Styles.

by Amanda Landwehr

2022 Emmys announcer and comedian Sam Jay with her guest at the 74th Emmy Awards

Where You’ve Seen 74th Emmys Announcer Sam Jay Before

Find out where you've seen comedian Sam Jay, who is the announcer at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, before.

by Lauren Anderson

Dana Carvey and Mike Myers at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at AMPAS Samuel Goldwyn Theater

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How Mike Myers Earned a Reputation for Being ‘Temperamental’

Here's a look at Mike Myers' reputation as a temperamental actor to work with and whether there's any truth to the rumors.

by Christina Nunn

Jim Carrey smiles for cameras at the LA premiere of "Sonic The Hedgehog 2"

Movies

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ Doesn’t Have to Bring Back Jim Carrey (But It Should)

The ending of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 leaves Jim Carrey's involvement in the next film unclear. Here’s why the comedian should return for Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

by Robert Yaniz Jr.

TikTok star Elyse Myers in a yellow shirt and jeans posing in front of a TikTok House Party backdrop

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Who Is TikTok Star and Mental Health Advocate Elyse Myers?

TikTok star Elyse Myers is known for her laid-back comedy and relatable content, and she has candid chats about mental health.

by Amanda Landwehr

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