Popular Tamil stand-up comic Praveen Kumar — aka The Family Man — is now back on stage with a brand new show, titled 8.

This actor once did mimicry, stand-up comedy during his teenage. His life totally changed once he started hosting shows and ...

Thanksgiving is still a few weeks away, but let’s give thanks now to Netflix for bringing us laughter through a powerhouse lineup of stand-up comedy specials. We don’t even have to leave the ...

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 ...

The Trump era has coincided with the rise of the hourlong Netflix special and comedy podcast. And while the world of stand-up is as diverse as the nation itself, some of its hottest acts have ...

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 ...

Was It All a Joke? How Stand-Up Comedy Helped Reelect Trump Did stand-up comedians help reelect Donald Trump? Not a joke, as outgoing President Joe Biden might say. Trump has been the butt of ...