CNN is diving into the increasingly crowded arena of news-driven comedy, tapping comedian D.L. Hughley to host a show that will offer a skewering take on news and events.

[The] Move is a clear bid by CNN to tap into the younger auds who get more of their news from “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” and “The Colbert Report” than they do from mainstream news outlets. picked by ImNotBlue 1 year ago

In the wake of the disclosure of how Sacha Baron Cohen uses front companies to trick Americans into appearing in his latest film, the comedian and his cohorts have deleted the web sites of purported production companies created for their latest cinematic ruse. picked by Bornbad 8 months ago

Comedian Al Franken grabbed the Democratic nomination Tuesday for U.S. Senate in Minnesota...

Minnesota voters joined those in six other states and the District of Columbia... Nominations for House, Senate and governor were on the line, along with the fate of another TV celebrity: Kevin Powell, a former cast member on MTV's "Real World," who lost his bid for Congress in New York. picked by ImNotBlue 1 year ago

A handful of journalists filed into a small theater at the Park Avenue Screening Room here last night to see a preview for "Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed." The 90-minute documentary-style flick features Ben Stein, a comedian, lawyer, actor and former speechwriter. It is a movie about the so-called debate between supporters of "intelligent design" and Charles Darwin's scient... read full post picked by h2so4hurts 2 years ago

So far six audience members have stormed out midperformance of the Broadway show “You’re Welcome America. A Final Night with George W Bush,” the comedian Will Ferrell’s lampooning of the 43rd president, according to those keeping count at the Cort Theater. But they haven’t been leaving after a particular Ferrell quip. picked by suebe 10 months ago

Andy Dick was arrested early Wednesday for investigation of drug use and sexual battery after the comedian allegedly pulled down a teenager's top, police said.

Posted mostly because of the creepy picture. picked by melgesevad 1 year ago

Taking a cue from Radiohead's very successful plan, Steve Hofstetter, "The Thinking Man's Comic" is offering downloads of his new live album at whatever price you feel it is worth (minimum 1 cent).

The experiment has netted him more than triple what he would have gotten from a standard record contract. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Dumb in school
This Man is probably my favorite comedian. Please ignore the fact that it is a little bit of a fake video, the important part is just to listen to the hilarity that ensues. picked by kirbykirst 2 years ago

Pretty funny bit by comedian Eric O'Shea. Now I'm gonna laugh every time I see a viagra commercial... picked by gnikgnok 2 years ago

Radio and television comic John Safran has had himself crucified in the Philippines in the gory annual Good Friday rituals imitating the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. picked by Bornbad 8 months ago

http://tinyurl.com/5g25p8 Sarah Palin unwittingly took a prank call Saturday from a Canadian comedian posing as French President Nicolas Sarkozy. The Republican vice presidential nominee discusses politics, the perils of hunting with Vice President Dick Cheney, and Sarkozy's "beautiful wife," in a recording of the call released Saturday and set to air Monday on a Quebec radio stat... read full post picked by statboy 1 year ago

A short clip taken from the 1928 silent film Speedy. Speedy was one of the films to be nominated for the short-lived Academy Award for Best Director of a Comedy. It starred famous comedian Harold Lloyd in the eponymous leading role, and it was his last silent film to be released in theatres. picked by MissWinkle 2 years ago

Comedian Steve Martin next month will make his debut on a new type of stage for the well-known television and movie star, plucking his banjo at country music's Grand Ole Opry. picked by Bornbad 8 months ago

No, not another example of Muslim outrage over an insult to Mohammad. No, she is facing possible prison for making a joke and postulating that Pope Benedict XVI would go to Hell and be tormented by homosexual demons. picked by BernardBlack 1 year ago

Today marks the 15th anniversary of the death of comedian Bill Hicks. 10 of the best Bill Hicks stand up moments, gotta love it. picked by theclansman 9 months ago

Comedian Adam Buxton as a dad who sings NWA's Fuck The Police to his young son using some creative censorship.
"'Cause he'll tickle you 'til you're giggling." picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

Mitch's style is great and unique.
He died 2 years ago due to drugs but he was still a great comedian

RIP Mitch picked by dork 3 years ago

Rodney Dangerfield gets no respect. He does get a laugh. This is vintage stand-up comedy from an iconic comedian. picked by sholom22 3 years ago

Who do we have to thank for the line 'The Blank From Hell', comedian Richard Lewis. This will be published in the 'Yale Book of Quotations'. picked by musicgirldani 3 years ago

Comedian Al Franken said Wednesday he will run for U.S. Senate in 2008, confirming his long-suspected plans to seek the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican Sen. Norm Coleman.

I guess he needs a new job now that he's off Air America. picked by suebe 3 years ago