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Shecky Greene, legendary standup comic, improv master and lord of Las Vegas, dies at 97
Shecky Greene, the legendary standup comic who was lord of the Las Vegas strip for decades, has died at age 97.
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Adam Sandler announces new comedy tour: Here are the cities he is visiting
Adam Sandler will kick off a 25-city tour called “The I Missed You Tour” in October.
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Dave Chappelle is bringing his stand up tour to Boston
Comedian and actor Dave Chappelle is coming to Boston. The entertainer kicked off his trek last week with four nights at Madison Square Garden in New York City, and on Tuesday, he announced five new stops along his tour: Dave Chappelle Live: It’s A Celebration, B!%?#&$! The five new stops are in Milwaukee, Raleigh, Charlotte, Atlanta and Boston. Chapelle...
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‘King of the Hill' actor and comedian Johnny Hardwick dies at 64
Johnny Hardwick, a voice actor and comedian best known for his role on the long-running animated comedy “King of the Hill,” has died. He was 64.
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‘Pee-wee Herman' actor Paul Reubens dead at 70 after yearlong battle with cancer
Paul Reubens, best known for his character Pee-wee Herman, died Sunday at the age of 70.
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Positive Influence: Shabaz Says
Shabaz Ali, the teacher behind @ShabazSays, shares how he’s using his online platforms to comedically give followers a reality check about the way wealthy people live.
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Just Friends? Stars Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne Back Together for Comedy Series ‘Platonic'
Can adults really just be friends? The new Apple TV+ show “Platonic”, starring comedy geniuses Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne, explores just that. Hannah Donnelly had a chance to sit down with the stars.
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Ken Jeong Stayed in Medicine for 10 Extra Years After Bombing Early Open Mic: ‘It Broke Me'
Ken Jeong reflected on his second open mic night, which flopped and left him prologing his medical career for 10 years before committing to comedy and acting.
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Dame Edna Creator Barry Humphries Dies in Sydney at 89
Tony Award-winning comedian Barry Humphries, internationally renowned for his garish stage persona Dame Edna Everage, a condescending snob whose evolving character has delighted audiences over seven decades, has died. He was 89.
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Adam Sandler Receives Mark Twain Prize, Praise From Comic Pals
Adam Sandler placed his hand on the bronze bust of Mark Twain and speculated that it “one day might be the weapon used to bludgeon me in my sleep.”
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Comedian Gallagher Dead at 76
Gallagher, the prop comic known for smashing watermelons, has died.
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Comedian Chugs Beer Thrown at Her By Heckler in Viral Clip
While performing at Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey on Saturday. Oct. 8, Ariel Elias opened up the floor for a question and answer part of her set. She immediately regretted it when one woman in the audience asked her, “Did you vote for Trump?”