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Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
14 hours ago

Trailer: Nikki Glaser to debut 'Good Girl' stand-up special on Hulu

Nikki Glaser's new comedy special 'Good Girl' addresses aging, beauty, and fame with brutal honesty, premiering on April 24.
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

In Film, Sometimes the Greatest Drama Is Offscreen

"Cinematic Immunity" offers a workers'-eye view of Hollywood on the Hudson, revealing the intricate dynamics of filmmaking in New York City from 1954 to 9/11.
Independent films
#trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Jimmy Fallon Reveals the Cabinet Member With Immunity' to Trump's Firing Spree'

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the only cabinet member with immunity from President Trump's firing spree.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Jimmy Fallon Reveals the Cabinet Member With Immunity' to Trump's Firing Spree'

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the only cabinet member with immunity from President Trump's firing spree.
fromLaughing Squid
18 hours ago

A 'Smile' Horror Movie Parody Poking Fun at New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Famous Grin

The Mayor's Office poked gentle fun at Mayor Zohran Mamdani's famous grin with a parody of the horror movie franchise for the annual Inner Circle fundraiser gala.
NYC politics
Relationships
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

What Men Can Learn From 17 Unforgettable On-Screen Proposals

Real-life proposals differ from romantic comedies, but lessons from memorable on-screen moments can guide men in crafting meaningful proposals.
fromLGBTQ Nation
15 hours ago

Trump demands Erika Kirk sue drag comedian for brutally mocking her: "Sue their a** off!" - LGBTQ Nation

Druski's video skit, 'How Conservative Women in America Act,' went viral, showcasing a parody of Erika Kirk with over 7.8 million views on Instagram and 28 million on Facebook.
Right-wing politics
fromVulture
1 day ago

Jack White Puts Domingo Out of His Misery

Jack White took a humorous approach to stop Domingo from singing, bonking him on the head with a frying pan to enforce the no singing rule.
NYC music
Portland food
fromBrooklynVegan
1 day ago

Comedy Bang! Bang! tour announced with Scott Aukerman, Paul F Tompkins, and more

Comedy Bang! Bang! podcast will tour in spring and summer 2026, featuring Paul F Tompkins and various CBB all-stars.
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

One of the stars of smash hit comedy The Studio launches a quizshow: Best podcasts of the week

Mindy Kaling participates in Ike Barinholtz's trivia podcast, blending light-hearted chat with various topics.
Film
fromConsequence
17 hours ago

Hulu Celebrating 4/20 With Four 20 Minute Documentaries About Weed

Hulu celebrates 4/20 with an anthology series of four documentaries exploring pot culture, produced by Jimmy Kimmel.
#theater
Cancer
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Getting Older with Clare Barron and Anne Kauffman

Clare Barron's play 'You Got Older' reflects her personal experiences with mortality and family crises following her father's cancer diagnosis.
NYC music
fromGothamist
5 days ago

How 'American Psycho' inspired a new theater opening in Bushwick

A new cultural venue, The Empyrean Club, is set to open in Bushwick, inspired by the musical 'American Psycho'.
Cancer
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Getting Older with Clare Barron and Anne Kauffman

Clare Barron's play 'You Got Older' reflects her personal experiences with mortality and family crises following her father's cancer diagnosis.
NYC music
fromGothamist
5 days ago

How 'American Psycho' inspired a new theater opening in Bushwick

A new cultural venue, The Empyrean Club, is set to open in Bushwick, inspired by the musical 'American Psycho'.
Graphic design
from48 hills
3 days ago

Brian McDonald's waggish works key into an overstimulated world - 48 hills

Brian McDonald is a San Francisco collage artist known for his layered typography and themes of consumerism and absurdity.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 days ago

A Portland Panorama of indie films * Oregon ArtsWatch

On May 2, 2025, arts and cultural organizations across the country received notifications that grants and funding promised by the National Endowment for the Arts were being rescinded. This was part of a larger initiative by the Trump Administration to dismantle not just the NEA, but also other arts advocacy programs including the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Institute for Museum and Library Services.
Portland
Books
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Unconventional Novels About Conventional People

Aging revolutionaries and conformists share parallel narratives of disillusionment and the loss of youthful dreams in recent literature.
#queer-cinema
Film
fromQueerty
2 days ago

This Easter weekend, watch sexuality & spirituality collide in this campy melodrama about naughty nuns - Queerty

Outside The Walls explores the intersection of faith and queerness through a lesbian love story set in a convent during the Spanish Inquisition.
Film
fromQueerty
2 days ago

This Easter weekend, watch sexuality & spirituality collide in this campy melodrama about naughty nuns - Queerty

Outside The Walls explores the intersection of faith and queerness through a lesbian love story set in a convent during the Spanish Inquisition.
#comedy
Humor
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)

The HellaFunny Olympics features a competitive comedy event between San Francisco and Oakland comedians.
Humor
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)

The HellaFunny Olympics features a competitive comedy event between San Francisco and Oakland comedians every Saturday night.
Humor
fromFuncheap
7 hours ago

"Mortified Live" Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (SF)

Mortified is a live comedy show where adults share embarrassing teen diaries, showcasing humor and storytelling.
Humor
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)

The HellaFunny Olympics features a competitive comedy event between San Francisco and Oakland comedians every Saturday night.
Humor
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)

The HellaFunny Olympics features San Francisco and Oakland comedians competing in a joke-off for a championship belt and residency at The Function Comedy Club.
Humor
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)

The HellaFunny Olympics features a competitive comedy event between San Francisco and Oakland comedians.
Humor
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)

The HellaFunny Olympics features a competitive comedy event between San Francisco and Oakland comedians every Saturday night.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 days ago

Late-night laughs: Stand-up comedy returns to Williamsburg's Kellogg's Diner after yearlong hiatus * Brooklyn Paper

Kellogg's Diner in Williamsburg offers late-night stand-up comedy, combining food and entertainment in a unique after-hours setting.
Music production
fromIndieWire
4 days ago

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Curated chaos': Danny Boyle on the pop culture spectacular' he's bringing to London's Southbank Centre

Danny Boyle's 'You Are Here' celebrates 75 years of youth culture with a one-day immersive event featuring 1,000 performers at London's Southbank Centre.
#stephen-colbert
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Stephen Colbert Applauds Trump's Concise, Intelligent' National Address Then Drops the Act

Stephen Colbert humorously praised Trump's address before revealing it was an April Fools' joke, highlighting his ongoing criticism of the president.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Stephen Colbert Mocks Trump Approval Rating Slump And His Remaining Diehard Supporters: Who Are you?'

Stephen Colbert mocked President Trump's low approval ratings and questioned the loyalty of his supporters amid declining poll numbers.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Stephen Colbert Applauds Trump's Concise, Intelligent' National Address Then Drops the Act

Stephen Colbert humorously praised Trump's address before revealing it was an April Fools' joke, highlighting his ongoing criticism of the president.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Stephen Colbert Mocks Trump Approval Rating Slump And His Remaining Diehard Supporters: Who Are you?'

Stephen Colbert mocked President Trump's low approval ratings and questioned the loyalty of his supporters amid declining poll numbers.
Television
fromBustle
11 hours ago

I Want To Hug Phoebe Buffay After Lisa Kudrow's 'Friends' Confession

Lisa Kudrow reflects on her career post-Friends, feeling undervalued despite her success and Emmy nominations.
Film
fromVulture
3 days ago

The Twist in The Drama Is Not the Problem

The film features a controversial plot twist involving a character's past plan for a school shooting, sparking significant online speculation and backlash.
from48 hills
4 days ago

Drama Masks: Mad, bad, and dangerous to see - 48 hills

The final show I review below got me looks that made me feel like a fish in a bowl. First, the private security at the door had two Valiant rent-a-cops who scowling at me-and only me-with that same 'Give me an excuse!' glare I've gotten from real cops all my life.
Arts
San Francisco Giants
fromDefector
1 week ago

Netflix Is Loading Up The Clown Car For Opening Night | Defector

Netflix has secured exclusive MLB opening day games, leading to an overcrowded broadcast format with numerous special guests.
fromConsequence
16 hours ago

Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen Moved Up to Replace The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

"I created and launched Comics Unleashed 20 years ago so my fellow comedians could have a platform to do what we all love - make people laugh. I truly appreciate CBS' confidence in me by picking up our two-hour comedy block of Comics Unleashed and Funny You Should Ask, because the world can never have enough laughter."
Television
Independent films
fromVulture
1 week ago

Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice Has Midnight-Movie Potential

Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice is a super-violent action-comedy featuring Vince Vaughn in a dual role, reminiscent of early 2000s cinema.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

From Hamlet at the Globe to Keir Starmer on SNL UK: the anarchic rise of George Fouracres

George Fouracres, a breakout star of Saturday Night Live UK, has been recognized for his comedic talent and performances for over a decade.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

Aisling Bea review glamourpuss meets accidental mum in a scatty show that revels in immaturity

Aisling Bea's standup show, Older Than Jesus, humorously reflects on her life experiences, including accidental pregnancy and motherhood, with self-deprecating wit.
#april-fools-day
Humor
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

April Fools' Day 2026: the best and cringiest pranks

Brands should reconsider their approach to April Fools' Day to avoid negative consequences.
Humor
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

April Fools' Day 2026: the best and cringiest pranks

Brands should reconsider their approach to April Fools' Day to avoid negative consequences.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Black Bag by Luke Kennard review a campus comedy for our end times

An out-of-work actor takes a bizarre role as a silent figure in a black bag, reflecting on modern millennial life and social acceptance.
#romantic-comedy
fromVulture
3 days ago
Film

The Drama Is Too Cowardly to Commit to Its Provocative Premise

The film presents a dark romantic comedy featuring complex characters and a central premise that challenges audience expectations.
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago
Film

"The Drama" Struggles to Justify Its Combustible Premise

Charlie and Emma navigate their relationship's challenges through humor and the concept of starting over.
Film
fromVulture
3 days ago

The Drama Is Too Cowardly to Commit to Its Provocative Premise

The film presents a dark romantic comedy featuring complex characters and a central premise that challenges audience expectations.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

"The Drama" Struggles to Justify Its Combustible Premise

Charlie and Emma navigate their relationship's challenges through humor and the concept of starting over.
fromVulture
22 hours ago

I Forgot Lisa Kudrow Was on Friends

Look at all these legendary movies, and now How's That?! can be the big TV hit for Stage 24. The documentary camera zooms in on the shows listed on the plaque under 'television,' including Mike & Molly, Full and Fuller House, and, most conspicuously, Friends.
Television
NYC LGBT
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Larry David Is Telling the Story of America

Larry David creates a comedy sketch series celebrating America's 250th anniversary with historical figures and events reimagined through comedic scenarios.
#zendaya
Film
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

The Drama Surrounding "The Drama"

Fans gathered for the New York premiere of 'The Drama' starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, showcasing excitement and anticipation despite the cold weather.
Film
fromVulture
3 days ago

The 13 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's film explores wedding anxieties and dark secrets, while reality shows continue to stir drama and relationships.
Film
fromVulture
6 days ago

Critics Aren't Sure Whether to Marry The Drama

Zendaya's performance in the controversial film is widely praised, while critics are divided on the film's originality and execution.
Independent films
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Directors of HBO Max's Neighbors': Doing whatever you want whenever you want to is the epitome of the conservative ideal'

Neighbors showcases absurd neighborhood conflicts in the U.S., highlighting individual interests versus community ideals post-Covid.
Television
fromConsequence
3 days ago

Stream On This Week: A Brain-Melting College Comedy and the Most Metal Movie of the Year (So Far)

New streaming recommendations include the comedy 'Pizza Movie' on Hulu and the sequel '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' on Netflix.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Testaments to Big Mistakes: the seven best shows to stream this week

Via tentative rebel student Agnes Mackenzie, the drama meticulously illustrates the ways disempowered people hoard what little agency they have in Gilead's oppressive environment.
Television
Film
fromQueerty
4 days ago

WATCH: This shocking camboy drama pushes queer cinema into provocative new territory - Queerty

Blue Film is a provocative camboy drama exploring taboo subjects and complex human relationships between a sex worker and his former teacher.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

SNL Seemingly Cracks a Joke About the Idea of Trump Getting Assassinated Audience Cheers Wildly

Che's joke during Weekend Update suggested that President Trump's theater visit could end badly, drawing a parallel to Lincoln's assassination. The audience reacted with loud cheers and applause.
Humor
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Taking my clothes off is my whole life!' Bryan Cranston on the glorious gross-out return of Malcolm in the Middle

The reboot of Malcolm in the Middle retains the original's humor and outrageousness, celebrating the family's chaotic dynamics.
Humor
fromVulture
1 day ago

Saturday Night Live Recap: Jack Black Brings The Energy

Jack Black's return to SNL showcased strong writing and memorable characters, reaffirming his status as a reliable host in the five-timers club.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

Hulu's 'Deli Boys' sets season 2 premiere date, adds Kumail Nanjiani, Tan France, Lilly Singh

This season on 'Deli Boys,' the Dars are drowning in dirty cash and Philly's sketchiest crooks are circling. Enter Max Sugar: casino king, money launderer, and Lucky's new crush who turns laundering into a chaotic situationship.
Television
Television
fromInverse
4 days ago

The Best Paranoid Horror-Comedy That You Missed Is On Peacock

The ' Burbs explores neighborhood paranoia and microaggressions through the lens of a black mother navigating her new community.
Humor
fromJezebel
4 days ago

Getting 'Cancelled' Only Takes a Couple Years to Wear Off, Apparently

Cancel culture is ineffective as evidenced by Louis C.K.'s return to comedy after allegations of sexual misconduct.
Film
fromKqed
5 days ago

Riz Ahmed's 'Hamlet' Is a Frenetic Take on the Tragedy

Riz Ahmed's portrayal of Hamlet emphasizes fighting injustice rather than merely questioning life in a modern adaptation of the classic play.
Television
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

TV's Failing Cure For Middle-Aged Malaise

Imperfect Women exemplifies the decline of the 'messy-mom thriller' genre despite initial viewership success.
Film
fromJezebel
6 days ago

'The Drama' Is Worth the Secrecy

Kristoffer Borgli's film explores dark human impulses through a pre-wedding gathering that reveals unsettling secrets among friends.
Humor
fromVulture
3 days ago

It's Nice to See Donald Glover Be Silly Again

Donald Glover embraces whimsy as he promotes The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, showcasing his charm and humor while voicing Yoshi.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Reflecting on Oversexed Characters in Television Comedies

Sitcom characters increasingly display hypersexuality, eliciting both sympathetic laughter and envy from audiences.
#netflix
Television
fromThe Independent
5 days ago

Every movie and TV series being added to Netflix this month

April brings new releases including the film Apex and the second season of a popular series on Netflix.
Humor
fromVulture
1 week ago

9 New Comedy Specials You Should Definitely Watch (When You Have a Moment)

Netflix's early stand-up special for Zach Galifianakis initiated a revolution in comedy specials, leading to a vast increase in monthly releases.
Television
fromThe Independent
5 days ago

Every movie and TV series being added to Netflix this month

April brings new releases including the film Apex and the second season of a popular series on Netflix.
Humor
fromVulture
1 week ago

9 New Comedy Specials You Should Definitely Watch (When You Have a Moment)

Netflix's early stand-up special for Zach Galifianakis initiated a revolution in comedy specials, leading to a vast increase in monthly releases.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Why do this spring's blockbusters feel so smug?

Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice combines multiple genres but relies on repetitive comedic elements that feel familiar and uninspired.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

We got cancelled and we're still here!' Michael Patrick King on The Comeback and why And Just Like That will age well

Michael Patrick King announces the return of The Comeback, a beloved yet underwatched show co-created with Lisa Kudrow.
fromVulture
6 days ago

How Much Is Kristoffer Borgli Trolling Us?

The Drama is a more localized version of the same thing: If you do something bad (or almost do something bad, or do something bad out of your own control), how mad should people be at you - really?
Film
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Smiley Face: finally, a stoner comedy for the girls who get overstimulated at the supermarket

Anna Faris's performance in Smiley Face showcases her unique blend of slapstick and absurdism, making the character of Jane both endearing and hilariously flawed.
Humor
fromVulture
1 week ago

Dream-Casting an American Version of Last One Laughing

Importing U.K. television shows like Last One Laughing could succeed in the U.S. market, following its international adaptations and popularity.
Television
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

Why Self-Proclaimed Comedy 'Snob' D'Arcy Carden Only Says Yes to the Good Stuff

D'Arcy Carden prioritizes working on quality projects, believing her choices reflect her high standards in comedy.
fromVulture
1 week ago

Fact-Checking Chris Fleming Won Late Night This Week

ARMY Twitter was aflutter with accusations that the warm-up comic for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon made a racist joke. He said, 'Anybody here from the North? No? Nobody?' Fans interpreted that as being directed at the band, implying that one of them was from North Korea.
Humor
Humor
fromWIRED
1 week ago

The Comedy Club at the End of the Metaverse

Meta's Horizon Worlds faces shutdown, impacting community-driven VR experiences like the Soapstone Comedy Club.
Humor
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

"SNL" Took on Looksmaxxing With a Weekend Update Segment

The U.K. version of Saturday Night Live debuted, while a cut sketch featuring Sarah Sherman gained popularity online in the U.S.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

As Hollywood holds back, television pushes back against Trump 2.0

Nikki Glaser minimized political commentary at the Golden Globes despite a turbulent U.S. year and Hollywood's fraught history with outspoken figures.
Film
fromThe Independent
4 weeks ago

Judd Apatow claims Trump has made it 'harder to do comedy'

Trump administration's extreme political reality makes satirical comedy difficult because actual events surpass fictional exaggeration.
Arts
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

Curtain Calls: Unfinished stories come to life in light-hearted comedy Improbable Fiction'

Masquers Playhouse presents Alan Ayckbourn's Improbable Fiction with strong direction, versatile performances, and outstanding costumes that bring imagined stories vividly to life.
Television
fromInverse
1 month ago

Netflix's Best Dark Comedy Is Coming Back With A Clever Twist

Beef Season 2 shifts from road rage to workplace passive-aggression, exploring internal repression among a young couple, their bosses, and wealthy superiors at a country club.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Chris Fleming Prances, Scuttles, and Undulates Onto HBO

A woman's relationship with Trader Joe's is abstract. It's like the way women see Trader Joe's, it's the way the aliens from 'Arrival' view time. Unlike most men—who make a beeline straight for the same blue-corn tortilla chips that have been there since pre-Obama—women swan dreamily through the store, guided by their foremothers toward the strangest possible products.
Humor
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

People feel like they're in on the joke': the new wave of pseudo-biopics

Filmmakers increasingly create pseudo-biopics that borrow recognizable elements from real people and events while changing names and details to avoid legal liability and maintain creative freedom.
Television
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

13 Shows That Will Make You Laugh, Even If You Aren't Giving It Your Full Attention

Short, character-driven, 23-minute comedies with self-contained episodes are ideal for casual, low-attention viewing while doing chores or hobbies.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass review silly, scattershot Hollywood comedy

Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass is a scattershot, purely comic film that elicits laughter but remains uneven with too many jokes falling flat.
fromVulture
2 months ago

Conformity Gate Is Real, But Only on SNL

It was a Stranger Things spinoff showcase on Saturday Night Livelast night. In the pre-taped sketch, the Duffer Brothers had some success getting the cast back together to film an internet-demanded ninth episode.
Television
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The "Ins" and "Outs" of Comedy: Dealing With the Outflow

Readers who saw my previous post will recall its focus on a recurring pattern of laughter and humor found during my deep dive into the humor of the Seinfeld series. I wondered why we tend to laugh at various things going into our bodies and tried to explain why we might be so inclined using the Mutual Vulnerability Theory of Laughter.
Humor
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