Ben Stiller Offers Advice for Comedians Amid “Challenging” Times for Comedy During Trump’s Second Term

Ben Stiller Offers Advice for Comedians Amid “Challenging” Times for Comedy During Trump’s Second Term

Ben Stiller is offering some encouraging words for comedians as they continue to navigate these “challenging” times for comedy in the wake of Donald Trump‘s second term in the White House. The actor-director-producer behind several iconic comedies shared some advice during a recent interview with the Radio Times magazine, as he was promoting his new Apple TV…

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Mitch Hedberg Doc Director on 20th Anniversary of Comedian’s Death: “We Need Mitch More Than Ever”

Mitch Hedberg Doc Director on 20th Anniversary of Comedian’s Death: “We Need Mitch More Than Ever”

Twenty years ago, the comedy world was stunned by the death of beloved performer Mitch Hedberg, who was still on the rise not long after having released what would become his best-selling album. Known for his absurdist, one-liner-style delivery, Hedberg was revered by fans and fellow comics alike. He made 10 appearances on The Late Show With…

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#Ricky Gervais Says Critics Are “Faux” Offended After Petition Asks Netflix to Remove Material From New Special ‘Armageddon’

#Ricky Gervais Says Critics Are “Faux” Offended After Petition Asks Netflix to Remove Material From New Special ‘Armageddon’

Ricky Gervais is responding to critics of material in his latest special, which includes a description of young cancer patients as “baldy” as well as a derogatory term for having disabilities, saying in a recent interview that they’re “hecklers” who are “faux” offended. A teaser for the Emmy and BAFTA-winning comedian’s new show Armageddon, which…

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#Heather McMahan Talks New Netflix Special: “I’m Ready for My Melissa-McCarthy-in-‘Bridesmaids’ Moment”

#Heather McMahan Talks New Netflix Special: “I’m Ready for My Melissa-McCarthy-in-‘Bridesmaids’ Moment”

In July 2019, comedian Heather McMahan was at a Lululemon-sponsored Malibu retreat when she got a phone call that changed her life — after a suggestion from Maria Shriver (who followed McMahan, also host of the Absolutely Not podcast, on Instagram), the Today show asked her to join Jenna Bush Hager as a fourth-hour guest co-host….

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