Doug Benson's 'Unbalanced Load' out Aug. 4, hear a clip now
Doug Benson's upcoming CD Unbalanced Load, drops Aug. 4 on Comedy Central Records. Check out a sample here and enjoy the...
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Comedian uses Mormonism to her advantage
To the naked eye, Mormonism and comedy seem to have as much of a natural relationship as peanut butter and pickles, but with a quick wit and a sharp sense of self, Elna Baker makes it work. For the 27 year old practicing Mormon comedian, life is a good: consistent stand-up...
Watching 100 amateur stand-up videos in five days
I am sitting in my office/kitchen feeling like challenging myself arbitrarily for the hope of gaining little to nothing in the end. This is why I am going to watch 100 amateur stand-up comedy clips in just five days. That's about 20 videos a day of what I can hope will be...
Conchords, Louis CK, Silverman snag Emmy nods
Off beat musical stand-up comedians and now television stars Flight of the Conchords dominated the Emmy award nominations, announced today, snagging six nominations for their incredibly popular HBO series. The New Zealand outfit will face off against other comedian types in the...
Dave Chappelle surprised by 4,000 Portland comedy fans
The quiet after hours glow of Pioneer Square in Portland, OR last night was broken by a sudden flash mob hoping to catch a glimpse of Dave Chappelle. The group was four thousand strong after a day filled with Facebook and Twittered rumors that the reclusive comedian would...
Russell Brand will host MTV awards again
Russell Brand will return as host of the MTV Video Music Awards. The British comedian hosted the ceremony last year with Britney Spears, bringing in a record number of over 23 million viewers for the network. He also made headlines for mocking the Jonas Brothers. “This year...
Greg Giraldo, Robin Quivers, more will roast Joan Rivers
According to the folks over at Comedy Central, Joan Rivers is "in for a rippin.'" Boy, is she ever. With roasters like Brad Garrett, Carl Reiner, Gilbert Gottfried, Greg Giraldo, Jeffrey Ross, Lily Tomlin, Mario Cantone, Richard Belzer, Robin Quivers and Whitney Cummings, looks...
Monday stand-up video: Andy Kaufman
By far, Andy Kaufman remains as my all-time favored comic. Depending on what you think of Kaufman, you will now think that either I appreciate real comic genius or that I am retarded. In this classic footage, Andy is sharing the Great Gatsby with an all too eager crowd....
Robin Williams to tape HBO special
HBO has announced its plans for a new Robin Williams comedy special. The special will be filmed during his November show at D.A.R. Constitution Hall in Washington. The stand-up performance—Williams’ fifth for HBO—is part of Williams’ “Weapons of...
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