Comedy is a tricky business, but dozens upon dozens of performers have chosen it and made it work for them. In fact, many fan favorite stand up comedians have found success by turning to their own ...

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier showcases stand-up comedians with Chicago’s Own Pat McGann, Roastmaster General Jeff Ross, Nikki Glaser, Harvey Illinois’ own Tom Dreesen, Tom Papa, Jake Johannsen. Dave ...

A lot has changed since Sir Lenny Henry did his last stand-up comedy show in 2009. He's become a grandfather, been knighted, and expanded his writing, acting and music-making careers. But comedy ...

It’s been a year since Pete Davidson told jokes onstage in a comedy club — and it seems he had to get some zingers off his chest. We’re told the former “Saturday Night Live” castmember ...

Gary Vider is a stand-up comedian known for his dry wit and clever joke writing. A finalist on America’s Got Talent Season 10 ...

Joe List’s fourth stand-up comedy special, “Small Ball,” will premiere Thursday exclusively on Punchup Live before dropping on YouTube the following day, TheWrap can exclusively reveal.

Several media outlets have theorized that podcasts were critical fuel contributing to Trump’s 2024 win, due to their reach in ...

"What was I going to talk about? I was rich. I was behind my gates." Even an encounter with another stand-up legend couldn't shake his worry. Foxx shared that during a visit to Eddie Murphy's ...

Sarah Silverman is opening up about her past use of racial slurs in her stand-up and how she’s shifted to less offensive material in the years since. In a recent sit-down with Rolling Stone ...

Comedy also stimulates the mind—our brains enjoy solving puzzles, and jokes often present mini riddles to crack. For many, ...

As well as stand-up comedy, he’s also an outstanding operatic and ­musical performer — and was in good voice last week when he spoke to the Sunday Independent. George Lawlor, Labour TD from ...