Pete Holmes on His New Stand-Up Special, the Death of Late-Night TV and Doing Respectful Trans Jokes: ‘It Can’t Just Be a Cheap Laugh’

Pete Holmes talks about his new stand-up special on YouTube, 'Silly Silly Fun Boy,' and how the comedy business has ...

‘I Swear’ Director Kirk Jones Tapped for Live-Action Film Adaptation of Beloved British Kids’ Animation ‘Mr. Benn’

BAFTA nominated I Swear director Kirk Jones is developing a live-action adaptation of beloved British animated kids series Mr ...
Chicago Reader

Fake eyes and forklifts

Ryan Oliver, who balances stand-up, busking, and working in an iron mill, doesn't want to make entertainment from other ...

Raunchy, R-Rated Comedy Finds Purpose Where You Least Expect It

A man turns to stand-up comedy to cope with divorce, finding purpose and second chances in a feel-good story that plays it a ...
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Need a laugh? 20 notable stand-up comedy shows this spring in Atlanta

There are quite a few notable stnad-up comedians coming to Atlanta this spring, ranging from Jeff Foxworthy to Jeremy Piven ...

Comedy’s Most Manipulative Shot … and Its Greatest Weapon

Audience reactions are a staple of standup specials. But they’re a strange device when you take a closer look.
New Jersey Stage

Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Jess Hilarious this weekend

The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Jess Hilarious with four performances from March 27-28, 2026. Jessica "Jess Hilarious" Moore is an American stand-up comedian, actress, voice artist, and media ...

Need comic relief? Chelsea Handler among stars of Lil Rhody Laugh Riot

The sophomore edition of the Rhode Island comedy festival will also feature stand-up legends John Mulaney, Marc Maron, Jay ...
The New York Times

‘Stand Up’: With One Maneuver, Trump Tries to Box In Democrats

President Trump turned his State of the Union address into full-blown political theater, handing out medals to war veterans and tossing the spotlight to ice hockey players. President Trump turned his ...