Stand-up movie takes $2million
Big hit for America's Kevin Hart
12/09/2011 … American comic Kevin Hart has scored a surprise hit at the US box office – with his stand-up film Laugh At My Pain taking $2million in its opening weekend.
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Mon 12 September 2011
Glee causes misery for comedy clubs
12/09/2011 … The Glee chain of comedy clubs is suing the makers of the hit American series of the same name for infringing its trademark.
QI loses 1.2m in BBC Two switch
...but back in its spiritual home
12/09/2011 … QI has lost more than a million viewers moving to BBC Two – but has proved a ratings hit back in its old home.
Comedy rarity to be released on DVD
Early David Walliams, Peter Kay etc
12/09/2011 … An obscure comedy series which featured earlier TV appearances by the likes of David Walliams, Matt Lucas, Catherine Tate and Peter Kay is to be released on DVD…
Russell Brand on Paralympics row
'Stop being silly' he tells critics
12/09/2011 … Russell Brand has told the Press to ‘stop being silly’ after he was criticised for comments he made about the Paralympics.
Fri 09 September 2011
Jasper Carrott returns to stand-up
09/09/2011 … Jasper Carrott is to return to his stand-up roots for a new BBC One series.
'Do you think Michael McIntyre has sold out?'
09/09/2011 … ‘Stand-up comedy puts food on the table.
Gervais plans live Golden Globes podcast
The biggest live webcast ever?
09/09/2011 … Ricky Gervais is planning to provide a three-hour live podcast, commenting on the Golden Globes.