Jen Kirkman: Stand-Up Therapy

By Austin L. Ray at 3:40 PM on September 14, 2011

“I just loved comedy,” she remembers of her first attempts at stand-up. “It seemed like people who didn’t were like other grown-ups who had kids and worried about dressing nicely and all that. I wanted to stay a kid forever and this seemed like the right lifestyle for that.”  read more

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Wilfred Review: Episode 1

By Alexandra Fletcher at 5:40 PM on June 24, 2011

There’s a divide in our comedy culture....  read more

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Pandora Radio Adds Comedy Stations

By China Reevers at 5:30 PM on May 6, 2011

Internet radio Pandora has added comedy to the line-up of stations it offers....  read more

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Radiohead Fans Seek Help

By Wyndham Wyeth at 2:00 PM on March 30, 2011

Radiohead is well known for polarizing fans and critics alike with just about every album they’ve released since 1997’s OK Computer. Whether you love the band or not, their music draws some pretty intense opinions from listeners....  read more

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NBC Announces New Paul Reiser Comedy

By China Reevers at 1:00 PM on March 23, 2011

Paul Reiser will return to comedy this spring, as NBC has announced the series launch date for the his new show....  read more

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Neil Hamburger and Todd Barry Team Up For Spring Value Tour

By Max Blau at 9:00 AM on February 25, 2011

Longtime humorists Neil Hamburger and Todd Barry will partner up soon for the Spring Value Tour 2011, where the two comedians will tour together across the Midwest for a handful of dates in April. The two will be joined by special guest Brendon Walsh as the weeklong tour stops in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Indiana and Kentucky. You can purchase tickets for the tour at ToddBarry.com...  read more

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Larry King Tries His Hand at Comedy

By Max Blau at 10:29 AM on February 24, 2011

After moving on from Larry King Live after 25 years, the longtime talk show host will try his hand at comedy. King’s stand-up sets will focus on a “hilarious and insightful look” at King’s life, starting with his childhood as a “street-smart kid in Brooklyn,” as well as his career as a CNN show host....  read more

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Portlandia Renewed for Second Season

By China Reevers at 10:07 AM on February 15, 2011

Portlandia fans, rejoice! The quirky comedy that stars Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein and pays tribute to the city of Portland has been picked up for another season on IFC....  read more

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Michael Showalter Announces 2011 Tour Dates

By Beca Grimm at 2:00 PM on December 10, 2010

Comedian Michael Showalter is readying an early 2011 tour in promotion of his upcoming book Mr. Funny Pants. Not many details—like the plot or fiction/nonfiction classification—have been released about the book just yet, but we do know it hits shelves Feb. 24 and is available for pre-order on Amazon now....  read more

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Comedy Death-Ray Auction to Benefit L.A. Food Bank

By Paste News at 12:30 PM on December 8, 2010

As their website reminds us, “Laughter is the best medicine, but food is the best food.”...  read more

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