Angie McMahon plans to prove that women are funny, and she’s recruited 55 comics from across the United States to help the cause. McMahon is the founder and artistic director of the Funny is Female ...

"It’s easier to talk here than it is in America," the comedian told an audience at the Riyadh Comedy Festival. By James Hibberd Writer-at-Large Dave Chappelle criticized the status of free speech in ...

Eddie Possehl is a dynamic and driven writer/director with a passion for the written word and all things film, television, comics, and games. His passion for storytelling led him to establish his own ...

The Riyadh Comedy Festival began on Friday and includes many of the world’s most famous comedians on its bill. But the comedy festival in Saudi Arabia’s capital has become something of a cultural ...

Kate McKinnon, who starred on "Saturday Night Live" for 11 seasons and earned two Emmy Awards, is sharing details about her new book for young readers, her inspiration and the importance of comedy in ...

Update, September 30, 9:30am: Comedian David Cross has spoken out about the Riyadh Comedy Festival, and is urging fans to donate to the Human Rights Foundation instead of attending the event. In a ...

It's hard out there to be a studio comedy, stuck in a world where audiences primarily get their chuckles from blips on TikTok and memes on Reddit. Sure, the studio comedy isn't in great shape right ...

The owner of The Jukebox Comedy Club in West Peoria has started a GoFundMe campaign to save the venue. The club has faced financial hardship since the pandemic, a damaged sign, and a recent roof ...

Several U.S. comedians are blasting the star-studded Riyadh Comedy Festival over Saudi Arabia’s human rights abuses. The festival, which kicked off on Friday, features prominent stand-up comedians, ...

The initial lineup of the Riyadh Comedy Festival includes Kevin Hart, Aziz Ansari, Hannibal Buress, Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle, Louis C.K., Pete Davidson, Chris Tucker, and more. Dimitrios Kambouris / ...

"Seinfeld" star Michael Richards has returned to the comedy stage for the first time in nearly 20 years. The 76-year-old comedian took the stage Wednesday night for his new tour, "Michael Richards: An ...