All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© BBC DA finds 'insufficient evidence' against White Gold star
27/07/2018 … White Gold and Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick will not face charges of sexual assault, the Los Angeles County District Attorney has announced.
Cameron Esposito lays into fellow comedians
27/07/2018 … A comedian has blasted her colleagues who complain about having to watch their language – saying their whinges expose their privilege and lack of empathy.
Lee Ridley's 'disability FAQ with life stories' out in April
27/07/2018 … Britain’s Got Talent winner Lee Ridley – otherwise known as Lost Voice Guy – has landed a book deal.
Kenya Barris says it's all about authenticity
26/07/2018 … His sitcom has been garnered with awards and is about to go into its fifth season.
These comedy club owners think so
26/07/2018 … Netflix is producing too many stand-up specials, some of North America’s leading comedy club owners have said.
America's right seek liberal scalps
26/07/2018 … Sarah Silverman has become the latest liberal comedian to be challenged over bad-taste jokes tweeted in the past.
New drive to limit the number of freebies taking money from comics' pockets
26/07/2018 … Staff working for some of the biggest production companies in TV are being urged to buy their own tickets to comedy shows to support hard-up artists.
© NBCU 'I'd rather be a hypocrite than an idiot' says Nanette star
26/07/2018 … Hannah Gadsby has admitted she is not quitting stand-up – despite promising to do so after her acclaimed show Nanette.
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