Hundreds of Beavers is an inventive comedy movie that generated a lot of buzz in 2024. Hundreds and hundreds of stand-up comedy specials?! That’s a lot to chew on, even for the most ardent comedy nerd ...

When you think of Black stand-up comedy, venues like the Apollo Amateur Night may come to mind. The greatest Black comedians have showcased comedic styles that range from raunchy to satiric to ...

Netflix has been producing and distributing original stand-up specials for well over a decade, with no indication that they are slowing down. In 2024 alone, the streaming service released more than 40 ...

On a recent Saturday night on Sunset Boulevard, a pair of black 1940s low-riders guided the diverse, sold-out crowd into the Comedy Store. Cypress Hill hung out in the green room. Los Angeles ...

"In some ways, stand-up comedy is like a documentary of your own life," explains Mike Birbiglia in his recent special Good One: A Show About Jokes. By that measure, there were some really good – and ...

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Comedy fans in 2024 have thousands of stand-up specials available at their fingertips. With dozens of new releases coming out each month across Netflix, HBO, Amazon, and YouTube, the competition has ...

Under the Hulu banner, the company says it will offer quality over quantity while largely avoiding controversy. Many comedians are ready to give it a shot. By Jason Zinoman Spend some time in the ...

After decades as one of comedy's most recognizable voices, Bill Maher says he's stepping away from stand-up comedy for good. The Real Time host gave his reasons, confirming what he promised to do last ...

Netflix is focusing on creating a pipeline for comedians to develop their identity on stage and in scripted shows Topics like culture, aging and grief play major roles in hit shows like “Nobody Wants ...

Jenny Slate was among the stellar comics that added to the greater gamut of stand-up excellence this past year, with “Seasoned Professional.” (Rebecca Rotenberg / Flickr) Sometimes I feel like a ...