Satirists, like journalists and academics, are targeted by authoritarian bullies because satire deals with hard truths.

Comedian Ray DeJon has died just days before he was set to host a comedy roast in honor of his 64th birthday. The NYC-based ...

American stand-up comedian and actor Bill Burr is confirmed to develop a mutli-camera comedy for Fox based on comedian Earthquake's (real name Nathaniel Stroman) life, titled Earthquake.

Variety has learned that the broadcast network is currently working with renowned stand up comic Earthquake (born Nathaniel Stroman) to develop a half-hour sitcom based on his life.

Nate Bargatze often discusses his life as a married man in his comedy routine. In this bit, he actually points out how that kind of kinship is not a whole lot different from performing stand-up.

Joe Kwaczala is a Los Angeles-based comedian and the writer-star of the mockumentary American Comic, which follows two stand-ups, both played by Kwaczala, as ...

For Asian American Pacific Islander Month, here are 12 talented AAPI Stand-Up Comedians who are on the rise in the comedy scene.

Jean Carroll is considered the first Jewish woman to do stand-up comedy. Now, an event aims to introduce New Yorkers to this influential yet little-known legend.

River Butcher (Great American Comedy Festival) River Butcher is a stand-up comic, actor and writer. His first half-hour special, “A Different Kind of Dude” debuted on Comedy Central’s ...

From classic comedians to up-and-coming talent, these are the funniest stand-up comedy specials on Max.