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Comedian Wanda Sykes argues that modern comics are terrified of critics for saying wrong jokes
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (556+ words) Comedian Wanda Sykes said in a Monday interview that many comedians are scared to tell certain jokes out of fear, but argued it is important to say them anyway. "The thing I used to love about "The Chris Rock Show…...
Lion King" composer sues comedian for $27 M over Circle of Life" joke
2+ week, 1+ day ago (405+ words) Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi faces a lawsuit for $27 million after making a joke about the lyrics to the opening song of the Disney film "The Lion King." While appearing on the One54 Africa'podcast last month, Jonasi jokingly claimed that "Nants'ingonyama bagithi…...
With 10 kids at home, comedian Kountry Wayne says real life writes the jokes
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1365+ words) Ahead of the release of his second stand-up comedy special, "Nostalgia," Kountry Wayne sat down with Fox News Digital to talk through his rise to headliner status as a self-made star, the faith he said delivered him there and the…...
Vince Vaughn calls out late-night shows all feeling "the same," becoming "agenda-based" scolding
3+ week, 2+ hour ago (258+ words) Actor Vince Vaughn said late-night talk shows have all become the "same" and are too "agenda-based" for people to watch. The "Wedding Crashers" actor made the remarks on Theo Von's "This Past Weekend" podcast after Von noted how late-night shows…...
Jerry O'Connell says he's quitting podcasts after viral Bill Maher appearance
3+ week, 6+ day ago (439+ words) Actor Jerry O'Connell said Tuesday he wasn't going to do podcasts anymore following his recent interview on Bill Maher's "Club Random" podcast, during which he said his wife and children got "physical" with him after statements he made on election…...
Mark Normand says Late Night is "dying" " how the stand-up comic keeps up in a changing comedy scene
4+ week, 14+ hour ago (1413+ words) Stand-up comedian Mark Normand talks the way he performs: fast, loose and irreverent, with a punchline lurking around every corner." With a baby at home and a new Netflix special on the way, Normand sat down with Fox News Digital…...
Conan O'Brien swipes at TPUSA, Kid Rock during monologue with "alternate Oscars' joke
4+ week, 1+ day ago (516+ words) Comedian Conan O'Brien took a swipe at Kid Rock and the Turning Point USA (TPUSA) Super Bowl halftime show during his monologue at the Oscars Sunday night. "I should warn you, tonight could get political, OK? And if that makes…...