Comedy News

Kevin Hart And Netflix Launch New Stand-Up Competition Series

Kevin Hart is teaming with Netflix for a new competition series to crown the next big name in stand-up. Guided by… More!

Byron Allen To Take Over CBS Late Night With ‘Comics Unleashed’

Before Byron Allen became a media mogul, he was one of those comedians whose life was changed by… More!

Danielle Spencer, Sassy Young Star Of Comedy Classic ‘What’s Happening!!,’ Passes Away At 60

Danielle Spencer, who played the precocious youngster Dee Thomas on the 1970s ABC sitcom What’s Happening!!, has died. She… More!

Tiffany Haddish Gives Away Free Groceries To Support Families In Need

*Tiffany Haddish turned a Friday afternoon in Altadena into an outpouring of generosity, covering grocery bills for hundreds of… More!

VH1’S ‘Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N ‘Out Celebrates 20th Anniversary With 20 New Epsiodes

VH1 is excited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the hit improv comedy series “Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out”,… More!

Dave Chappelle’s Pandemic Comedy Doc Shines At Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival

At the MVAAFF screening of Dave Chappelle: Live in Real Life, the genius comedian’s film about the comedic and… More!

Kevin Hart And John Cena Team Up for Netflix’s Action-Comedy Titled ‘The Leading Man’

Two of Hollywood’s biggest stars—Kevin Hart and John Cena—are joining forces for a high-octane, laugh-packed new film titled… More!

Crowd Work Comedy Versus Stand Up Comedy; Is It The Future Of The Industry? A Conversation With Joe Clair & Rodney Perry

In the ever-evolving landscape of comedy, a new debate is taking center stage: crowd work comedy versus traditional… More!

Are You Funny Enough for Laffy Taffy®? If Your Joke Can Make Damon Wayans Jr. Laugh, It Could Be Featured on the Brand’s Iconic Candy Wrappers

CHICAGO, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Why did the candy fan call the Laff Line? For the chance* to make comedian,… More!

Katt Williams To Be On-Course Correspondent For PGA Tour Playoffs Event 

Comedian Katt Williams is about to do a very different kind of one-man-and-a-microphone stand-up gig: PGA Tour on-course correspondent. Williams… More!