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  • Dana Carvey may have multiple personalities, but they're all hilarious

    Dana Carvey may have multiple personalities, but they're all hilarious

    Dana Carvey's comedic career has spanned almost four decades, but his material just doesn't ever get old. From his early days on doing stand-up in small clubs and on "Saturday Night Live," Carvey has been entertaining crowds of millions around the world. He's had his time in movies and brought forth...
    By Danny Cox AXS Contributor Jun 12, 2014
  • No one parodies like 'Weird Al' Yankovic, the master of comedy music

    No one parodies like 'Weird Al' Yankovic, the master of comedy music

    "Weird Al" Yankovic single-handedly put the word 'parody' back into conversation. Ask today's music fans about parodies, and most of them will probably mention the Hawaiian shirt-wearing, accordion-playing protege of Dr. Demento. Since 1976, Al has been crafting hilarious takes on the biggest hits...
    By Brittany Frederick AXS Contributor Jun 10, 2014
  • Outspoken Adam Carolla continues to shake up live comedy

    Outspoken Adam Carolla continues to shake up live comedy

    Adam Carolla demands a reaction. Not personally, of course, but his brand of stand-up comedy - honest, often scathing, sometimes controversial and always unapologetic - is not something you sit back and relax for. The former "The Man Show" and "Loveline" co-host has plenty to say about everything...
    By Brittany Frederick AXS Contributor Jun 10, 2014
  • 'Top Gear' star Adam Ferrara also one of nation's best comedians

    'Top Gear' star Adam Ferrara also one of nation's best comedians

    Adam Ferrara is recognizable for co-hosting History's "Top Gear," playing 'Needles' Nelson on FX's "Rescue Me," and as Frank Verelli on Showtime's "Nurse Jackie." What he doesn't get enough attention for is that he's also one of America's best stand-up comedians. The proud New Yorker has gained...
    By Brittany Frederick AXS Contributor Jun 10, 2014
  • Live Review: Michael Ian Black provides non-stop laughs in Chicago

    Live Review: Michael Ian Black provides non-stop laughs in Chicago

    Last night, Michael Ian Black performed a pair of shows at the UP Comedy Club in Chicago providing relentless laughs for the ardent crowd. Best known for his appearances in brilliant comedy series like “The State,” “Stella” and the reality dating show spoof “Burning Love,” Black has become one of...
    By Laurie Fanelli AXS Contributor Jun 10, 2014
  • Jim Gaffigan's broad appeal more than jokes about Hot Pockets

    Jim Gaffigan's broad appeal more than jokes about Hot Pockets

    Comedian, actor and author Jim Gaffigan talks a lot about food. His best-known bit is lampooning Hot Pockets in every way possible, down to making fun of their overly simple advertising jingle. He's discussed McDonald's, bacon, kale, seafood, various types of cake, and why artists paint pictures of...
    By Brittany Frederick AXS Contributor Jun 8, 2014
  • 'America's Got Talent' winner Terry Fator finds fame with celebrity impressions

    'America's Got Talent' winner Terry Fator finds fame with celebrity impressions

    For someone whose act is centered around impersonating other people, Terry Fator is making a pretty good name for himself. During his stint on NBC's talent competition America's Got Talent, the notoriously tough Simon Cowell called Fator one of the top two entertainers on the planet. Since winning...
    By Brittany Frederick AXS Contributor Jun 8, 2014
  • Review: Eddie Izzard brings humor and intellect to Chicago with Force Majeure

    Review: Eddie Izzard brings humor and intellect to Chicago with Force Majeure

    Force Majeure, meaning a superior force, is the title of British comedian Eddie Izzard's current world tour, but it is also an apt description of the man himself. In 2009, Izzard ran 43 marathons in 51 days to raise money for the UK charity Sports Relief. Last night, his impressive drive and...
    By Laurie Fanelli AXS Contributor Jun 8, 2014
  • 'Impractical Jokers' stars The Tenderloins show different side to live audiences

    'Impractical Jokers' stars The Tenderloins show different side to live audiences

    On their hit TruTV series Impractical Jokers, The Tenderloins get laughs by bewildering unsuspecting members of the public. On stage, the shameless comedy troupe does something completely different - going back to their roots as improv comedians - but are still likely to make you laugh until you cry...
    By Brittany Frederick AXS Contributor Jun 7, 2014
  • Festival Supreme is comedy supreme

    Festival Supreme is comedy supreme

    Last year Jack Black (in his role as half of Tenacious D) brought Festival Supreme to the Santa Monica Pier. This was not strictly a comedy festival, especially when you consider how Tenacious D is a hard rock parody act that mixes music and comedy together. And much like Tenacious D, only in a much...
    By Dan MacIntosh Jun 7, 2014
  • Chicago's Second City arrives in Denver for 'American Mixtape'

    Chicago's Second City arrives in Denver for 'American Mixtape'

    You may already be familiar with The Second City, the improv comedy club/school of improvisation that launched the careers of John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, Tina Fey, Eddie Murphy, Seth Meyers, Martin Short, Mike Myers, Tim Meadows and many other comedy icons. Second City has been a...
    By Deb Flomberg AXS Contributor Jun 5, 2014
  • Must-see Bonnaroo 2014 comedians: Days 1 and 2

    Must-see Bonnaroo 2014 comedians: Days 1 and 2

    The Bonnaroo Music Festival is known for featuring some of the most famous names in comedy as well as hilarious up-and-comers on their stacked lineups. Many buzz-worthy comedians careers have blasted off after appearing at Bonnaroo. Pete Holmes, Nick Kroll and Marc Maron all went on to be featured...
    By Laurie Fanelli AXS Contributor Jun 5, 2014
  • Must-see Bonnaroo 2014 comedians: Days 3 and 4

    Must-see Bonnaroo 2014 comedians: Days 3 and 4

    The Bonnaroo Music Festival may be known for its music, but some of the best sets of the weekend happen in the (air-conditioned) Comedy Theatre. In previous years, Bonnaroo has featured sets from hysterical comedians like David Cross, Zach Galifianakis and “Michael and Michael Have Issues” funnymen...
    By Laurie Fanelli AXS Contributor Jun 5, 2014
  • Five great comedians on tour this June

    Five great comedians on tour this June

    Some of the most talented and versatile comedians in the world are taking their stand-up shows on the road this June. Whether you like your comedy high-energy, deadpan or family friendly, one of these great comics will have you in hysterics with a great live performance.
    By Laurie Fanelli AXS Contributor Jun 3, 2014
  • Money Mike proves to be magic for Katt Williams

    Money Mike proves to be magic for Katt Williams

    Katt Williams may be best known for his role as Money Mike in 2001’s “Friday After Next,” but this hilarious entertainer has a long history of comedy, acting, voice work, music and much more that spans long before his popular stint on the “Friday” movie sequel. Katt Williams, born Micah S. Katt...
    By Renee Mallett AXS Contributor Jun 3, 2014
  • Interview: Jessica McKenna talks UCB & working on Steve Carell's new show 'Riot'

    Interview: Jessica McKenna talks UCB & working on Steve Carell's new show 'Riot'

    Jessica McKenna is an improvisational comedian who is currently appearing on Steve Carell's exciting new celebrity game show “Riot,” which airs on Fox on Tuesday nights. She is also a regular performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles and the co-creator of the hilarious “Animal...
    By Laurie Fanelli AXS Contributor May 30, 2014
  • Movie review: 'A Million Ways to Die in the West' a Seth MacFarlane misfire

    Movie review: 'A Million Ways to Die in the West' a Seth MacFarlane misfire

    Simply put, we've come to expect more from Seth MacFarlane. In A Million Ways to Die in the West (opening today), the creator of shows like Family Guy, American Dad! and The Cleveland Show, whose first feature-film directorial debut, Ted, was a huge success, serves up an often funny but horribly...
    By Tom Santilli May 30, 2014
  • George Lopez-Becoming Saint George and the VIP Experience

    George Lopez-Becoming Saint George and the VIP Experience

    If you have never heard the name George Lopez, you have probably also never belly laughed, chortled or guffawed. Basically, George Lopez has brought the giggles to the American table and served it up his own spicy way. George Lopez has blazed a new trail through the entertainment industry as a multi...
    By Kena Sosa AXS Contributor May 29, 2014
  • Tenacious D announce stellar 2014 Festival Supreme lineup

    Tenacious D announce stellar 2014 Festival Supreme lineup

    Jack Black and Kyle Gass of Tenacious D are gathering some of the greatest names in entertainment at the LA Sports Arena & Exposition Park for the second edition of their comedic and musical mash-up known as the Festival Supreme. This year's lineup features tons of hilarious stand-up comedians...
    By Laurie Fanelli AXS Contributor May 29, 2014
  • Five comics who could replace Craig Ferguson as host of 'The Late Late Show'

    Five comics who could replace Craig Ferguson as host of 'The Late Late Show'

    Craig Ferguson will be stepping down as host of CBS' “The Late Late Show” this December, a position he has held since taking over for Craig Kilborn in 2005. Speculation has been running rampant about who should take over the hosting gig in 2015. We think that one of these five comedians would be the...
    By Laurie Fanelli AXS Contributor May 29, 2014
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