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Comedy
Remembering Phyllis Diller: Stand-Up Comedy Pioneer
She burst through the sex barrier, and could reel off gag lines with the best of the boys
TCAs 2012: NBC’s Monkey Business
NBC, in the past several years, has not had a lot of ratings success. But at least it had some respect. The Office was a hit, and then when it wasn’t a huge hit, it still received praise for performances like Steve Carell’s. …
Louis CK Talks Daniel Tosh Rape-Joke Furor on Daily Show, Gives Classically Louis CK-ian Response
Last week, if you follow pop-culture news, or general-culture news, or probably beekeeping news, you probably heard the controversy over Daniel Tosh and rape jokes. In a way tiny nutshell: a blogger reported going to a Tosh …
Happy Birthday Bill Cosby: Look Back in Laughter
Issa Rae of Awkward Black Girl on the Future of the Web Series
Is television going the way of the music industry?
Russell Brand on His New Show, Television Sidekicks and All That Salty Language
Irreverent British funnyman Russell Brand is known for his tabloid-ready personal life (as Katy Perry’s ex), no-holds-barred opinions and edgy stand-up style—all of which should suit him well as the host of the “comedy …
Denis Leary on Why Louis C.K. is the Future of Comedy
Comedian Louis C.K.’s will return to television on June 28 for the third season of his much-acclaimed stand-up-meets-single-dad sitcom Louie, on FX. But in the time between last season and this one, Louis C.K. has made more …
Julianne Hough on Pole Dancing, Rock of Ages, and Stealing from Harry Potter
Julianne Hough is a quadruple threat: actor, singer, dancer, and…thief? As an 11-year-old extra in the first Harry Potter, “I tried to steal a Gryffindor scarf, so I could prove I was in the movie,” she recalls. “Then they …
That’s My Boy: Is Adam Sandler the Man?
His core fans are likely to love him as a rude, crude and socially unacceptable dad to son Andy Samberg
Eye Jabs & Head Raps: Rare Behind-the-Scenes Photos of The Three Stooges
The Three Stooges didn’t invent physical farce and extreme slapstick. But they were the best at it. What began as a Vaudeville act in the 1920s made the leap to television and film, keeping audiences laughing for six decades. In …
Before Anchorman 2: Top Ten Will Ferrell Movies
The comedy sequel is finally in the works. To celebrate, we look back at the funny man’s best films. Do you agree with our choices?
Tenacious D Is Back, With a Little Help From Their Friends
Jack Black and Kyle Gass are returning with a new album and tour. But is there still room for a hard-rocking parody in 2012?