Some have said that tragedy is an important element to comedy but, for some of stand-up’s most acclaimed stars, tragedy saw the end of their career. Far too many of our favorite comedians passed away ...

There’s a quote that is often used to describe comedy: “We must laugh to keep us from crying.” Napoleon Bonaparte first said it, but over time, the words evolved, but the meaning remained the same: ...

The 1990s were a golden era for stand-up and comedy-driven entertainment, producing a wave of comedians who dominated TV, ...

Pictured are Adam Manawala, DJ Demers, Opey Olagbaju and Josh Gondelman, comedians who will perform in a Stand-Up Comedy Showcase Friday at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts as part of the Lucille ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Stand-up comedy has long been a boy's club, but thankfully, that's starting to change. I'm not saying you still can't enjoy ...

Ricky Gervais revealed why he wouldn't be attending the 2026 Golden Globes as Wanda Sykes 'drags' him following award win.

When you think of Black stand-up comedy, venues like the Apollo Amateur Night may come to mind. The greatest Black comedians have showcased comedic styles that range from raunchy to satiric to ...

Ahead of two sold-out shows in Dubai, the Palestinian comedian reflects on his global rise ...

Stand-up comedy used to fill halls across Nigeria, from Lagos to Abuja, with laughter and energy. Today, however, the scene ...