You should watch Patton Oswalt in The Coup’s new music video for ‘The Magic Clap’

You should watch Patton Oswalt in The Coup’s new music video for ‘The Magic Clap’

By | June 3, 2013 at 7:41 pm | No comments

Patton Oswalt is a great many things-- comedian, actor, author, to name just three. And today he could add music video star to his resume as The Coup just released a video for its song "The Magic Clap," which appears on their new album Sorry to Bother You. Check it out below and...

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Comedian Jim Norton talks about his debate on rape jokes and ‘rape culture’ with feminist writer Lindy West (Audio)

Comedian Jim Norton talks about his debate on rape jokes and ‘rape culture’ with feminist writer Lindy West (Audio)

By | June 3, 2013 at 1:17 pm | 3 comments

Starting at the 1:02 hour mark and ending at the 1:15 mark in the audio below, you can listen to comedian Jim Norton's summation of his recent debate about rape jokes and "rape culture" with feminist blogger Lindy West. The audio is from today's Opie & Anthony Show on SiriusXM....

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The real reason Michele Bachmann isn’t running for re-election (Video)

The real reason Michele Bachmann isn’t running for re-election (Video)

By | June 3, 2013 at 10:34 am | No comments

Michele Bachmann (Erin Gibson) releases a video announcing that she is leaving Congress and will not be running for re-election next year. With the help of her life partner Marcus (Bryan Safi) she reveals the "real" reason she is not running and explains what she will be doing...

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Jean Stapleton, Edith from All in the Family, dies at 90

Jean Stapleton, Edith from All in the Family, dies at 90

By | June 2, 2013 at 12:03 pm | No comments

Jean Stapleton, who brilliantly played Edith Bunker on All in the Family for nine seasons and whom earned three Emmys for her work, died Friday of natural causes at the age of 90. Though she cut her teeth in theater productions and would go on to land roles in feature films,...

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Comedians urge you to stop caring about Amanda Bynes (Video)

Comedians urge you to stop caring about Amanda Bynes (Video)

By | June 2, 2013 at 9:46 am | No comments

If you're reading this, chances are you've been inundated with news of Amanda Bynes' imminent total meltdown-- whether you like it or not. Some might argue the people who do like it, need to stop liking it. And thus, this PSA brought to you by a trio of caring souls. Check it...

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Watch two previews from documentary ‘Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic’

Watch two previews from documentary ‘Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic’

By | May 31, 2013 at 4:01 pm | One comment

Tonight’s the night, comedy fans. Showtime will air Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic, the long-awaited documentary about the iconic, groundbreaking comedian. To get you prepped check out a pair of stellar clips from tonight’s presentation, which goes down at 9 pm ET....

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Jay Leno: I would perform stand-up after Richard Pryor so I’d bomb (Audio)

Jay Leno: I would perform stand-up after Richard Pryor so I’d bomb (Audio)

By | May 31, 2013 at 3:41 pm | One comment

In an interview on this week's The Paul Mecurio Show, Jay Leno talked candidly to comedian Paul Mecurio about his days as a struggling comic, sleeping outside or crashing on friends' couches, and how he slowly made it big. One of his many words of wisdom for young comics was to...

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Feminist writer debates Jim Norton: calls comedy clubs ‘dark basements full of angry men,’ makes rape joke (Video)

Feminist writer debates Jim Norton: calls comedy clubs ‘dark basements full of angry men,’ makes rape joke (Video)

By | May 31, 2013 at 2:28 pm | 54 comments

Last night’s debate between comedian Jim Norton and Jezebel writer Lindy West on Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell was moving swimmingly until the latter characterized comedy clubs as “dark basements full of angry men.” It was in response to Bell’s question, “Are...

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Let’s hope Samuel L. Jackson will be reciting an absurd monologue written by Eugene Mirman (Update)

Let’s hope Samuel L. Jackson will be reciting an absurd monologue written by Eugene Mirman (Update)

By | May 30, 2013 at 3:41 pm | One comment

As a way to raise awareness and funds for non-profit organization, the Alzheimer’s Society, Samuel L. Jackson has asked Reddit users to submit 300-word monologues, one of which he will recite on video for all to witness. And thankfully, comedian Eugene Mirman has taken the...

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