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Stream top comedians for less than $25 per month with this combination of streamers.

All the world needs a laugh, and it seems that need gets more acute with each passing week. On-demand streaming services are a fantastic source of standup comedy specials, with comedians of every stripe available on some of the bigger streamers. But which services with a great selection of standup won’t break the bank? I’ve assembled a bundle of top standup comedy streaming services that you can watch for less than $25 per month, and you can check out my choices below!

What’s the best streaming bundle for watching standup comedy for less than $25 per month?

Netflix

Disney+, Hulu, and Max bundle

Netflix

This bundle starts with Netflix, which carries a huge lineup of top comedians and specials. The service offers standup shows from comedians like Nate Bargatze, Bill Burr, Rachel Feinstein, Ricky Gervais, Shane Gillis,...

The Eternal City’s glitterati celebrated Sofia Coppola on Wednesday at an American Academy in Rome gala in the 17th century Villa Aurelia on Janiculum Hill.

The Oscar-winning director of “Lost in Translation,” “Marie Antoinette,” “Bling Ring” and, most recently, “Priscilla” was honored with a McKim Medal that “marks the profound relationship between Italy and the United States and recognizes the works of individuals who have contributed to the intense artistic and humanistic dialogue between the two nations,” as a statement put it.

Coppola’s ties to Rome comprise directing a 2016 production of Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata at the Italian capital’s Teatro dell’Opera featuring costumes by Valentino and the fact that “Priscilla” — which got a seven-minute standing ovation at its 2023 Venice Film Festival premiere — is produced by Rome-based producer Lorenzo Mieli.

Mieli was in attendance along with a mix of prominent film, fashion, arts, academia and business...

On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, The Kelly Clarkson Show welcomes a diverse range of guests, including actor Ben Platt, comedian Rachel Feinstein, and Abi Carter the winner of The Voice. The episode promises to be a mix of engaging conversations and entertaining segments. Kicking off the show is Kelly’s signature Kellyoke segment, where she performs […]

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Rachel Feinstein is the “big guy” in her new Netflix comedy special. It is also titled Rachel Feinstein: Big Guy, and the comedian doesn’t waste a moment before explaining why she’s the big guy. And it’s quite hilarious—it’s what her husband calls her. That’s obviously not something you hear every day; in fact, this is the first time I’m ever heard about a woman having a nickname like that, but this is just how things are for her. Why is that? Because her husband is no good at giving compliments. That’s, obviously, a typical man thing and definitely not a positive one. But Feinstein makes the guy funny, and that too, not forcefully. It’s also her opener, and the joke pretty much sets the tone for the hour. You realize it’s going to be mostly about her personal life and...

Exclusive: Netflix has announced that Big Guy, its first hour-long special from comedian Rachel Feinstein, will premiere globally on the streamer on Tuesday, May 21st. Check out a first look clip above.

In her new special, dedicated to firefighter families, Feinstein invites us into her delightfully chaotic life as the wife of a firefighter, a mother, and a stand-up comic. In the words of her three-year-old daughter, “my daddy’s a hero and my mommy’s sarcastic.”

Feinstein explores her marriage to a first responder who is also married to his firehouse family and unpacks what it’s like to navigate emotional intimacy with someone whose job it is to save people’s lives. Chock full of her signature impersonations, Big Guy endears us to the loveable collection of clashing characters in Feinstein’s world including a sea of fellow fire wives named Gina, her aggressively liberal mother, and her husband,...

New month, new selections from Netflix! This May, the streamer is setting the stage for tons of laughs with its annual Netflix is a Joke Fest, which kicks off in Los Angeles on Thursday, May 2. But if you're too far from the City of Angels, follow John Mulaney as he heads out onto the street to welcome his funniest friends to the city in "John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s In LA," a six-night live comedy event. Plus, Netflix will host the Mark Twain Prize Award for Kevin Hart, the Roast of Tom Brady, new specials from Rachel Feinstein, Franco Escamilla, and more.

On the scripted side, the wait is over, “Bridgerton” fans: the first part of Season 3 will drop in a batch during the middle of the month. And all month long, catch new series, film, documentary, anime, and family premieres.

Ready to watch? Find out The Streamable’s top picks for the month,...

As summer approaches (for the Northern Hemisphere at least), Netflix is set to premiere a fresh season of one of its biggest hits.

Brigerton season 3 is set to arrive on May 16 and will debut a “new crop of debutantes” into the regency drama fray. Other original series of note this month include Indian drama Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (May 1), the Jeff Daniels-starring A Man in Full (May 2), and intriguing Korean title The 8 Show (May 17). Of course, Netflix is also rolling out a suite of true crime docs and docuseries as well. Chief among those options is Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal on May 15.

It’s the movie side of things where Netflix is feeling particularly lively though. May 3 sees the arrival of Jerry Seinfeld Pop Tart comedy Unfrosted. That will be followed by rom-com Mother of the Bride (May 9) and the Jennifer Lopez-starring Atlas (May 24).

If none...

Amy Schumer strikes out with several celebrities she asks to be emergency contact in a clip shared by Netflix on Monday ahead of the Tuesday premiere of “Amy Schumer: Emergency Contact.”

After telling her confused husband Chris Fischer she has no idea what name to put on the form, Schumer calls Jennifer Lawrence, who gives her the cold shoulder: “We were, like, barely friends 10 years ago. How did you get this number? I don’t want to get back in touch. Good luck with your health issue,” the actress says before hanging up.

Chris Rock is surprisingly enthusiastic, telling her, “Absolutely. You should call me if anything goes wrong, like Harvey Keitel in ‘Pulp Fiction.'” But she hangs up on him when he adds, “People are going to be rooting for your death.”

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FX is stepping into the standup comedy ring, with comedy specials from Kate Berlant and Byron Bowers to premiere exclusively on Hulu on Sept. 15, the network announced.

“Kate Berlant: Cinnamon in the Wind” serves as the comedian’s first live solo standup special. Set in an intimate space, the “A League of Their Own” star takes on not only the audience, but also a mirrored reflection of herself in her absurdist show. As she challenges the crowd’s expectations of her comedy, Berlant analyzes her own need to perform, as well as her connection to the room.

Bo Burnham directed the special, which was filmed in 2019. He’s also attached as an executive producer alongside recent Emmy winner Jerrod Carmichael (“Rothaniel”), Chris Storer (“The Bear”) and Jeff Tomsic. “Kate Berlant: Cinnamon in the Wind” is produced by Rotten Science.

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Update, July 13: Just For Laughs Montreal has announced that Hacks star Jean Smart will be honored with its Comedy Performance of the Year award. Hosting the Just For Laughs Awards Show will be Amber Ruffin.

Previous, June 29: Just For Laughs Montreal on Tuesday took the wraps off its 2021 comedy festival, saying it will run July 26-31 and feature in-person stand-up shows in Montreal as well as for the first time shows in Los Angeles and New York City in a nod to travel restrictions due to the pandemic.

The festival, which went online-only in 2020, also announced a lineup that includes Kevin Hart, Bert Kreischer, Maria Bamford, Patton Oswalt, Yamaneika Saunders, Gina Yashere, and SNL‘s Bowen Yang, among others.

Dave Chappelle will receive this year’s Comedy Person of the Year Award from the fest and also will appear. Other honorees announced today include Jason Sudeikis and Bill Lawrence of Ted Lasso,...

In today’s TV news roundup, Fox announces the premiere dates of “Housebroken” and “Duncanville,” and FX released a trailer for its upcoming documentary “Hysterical.”

Dates

Fox announced Season 2 of animated comedy “Duncanville” will premiere with two back-to-back episodes on May 23 at 8 p.m., and its new animated comedy “Housebroken” will premiere on May 31 at 9 p.m. “Duncanville’s” return will feature an unofficial “Parks and Recreation” reunion when Adam Scott, Aubrey Plaza, Retta and Nick Offerman make guest voice appearances alongside series regulars Amy Poehler and Rashida Jones. “Duncanville” centers on 15-year-old Duncan Harris (Poehler) who survives the trivial nature of teenage-hood through his wild imagination. Its cast also features Ty Burrell, Riki Lindhome, Wiz Khalifa, Joy Omanski, Betsy Sodaro, Yassir Lester and Zach Cherry. “Housebroken,” meanwhile, follows a group of neighborhood pets and stray animals as they work through their issues inside and outside their therapy group. The cast includes Tony Hale,...

FX has released the trailer for Hysterical, a new documentary feature that offers an honest, funny, and poignant portrayal of what it’s like to be a woman in stand-up comedy. The documentary will premiere April 2nd on FX at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt and will be available for streaming via FX on Hulu the next day.

Directed by Andrea Nevins (The Other F Word), Hysterical takes a behind-the-scenes look at the accomplishments — as well as the trials and tribulations — of women comedians. From weird, casually misogynistic introductions onstage...

In today’s TV news roundup, FX announced premiere dates its spring slate, and Netflix announced additional cast members for “Pieces of Her.”

Casting

Gil Birmingham, Terry O’Quinn and Calum Worthy have been cast in Netflix’s thriller series “Pieces of Her.” They join previously announced cast members Toni Collette, Bella Heathcote, Jessica Barden, David Wenham, Joe Dempsie, Jacob Scipio and Omari Hardwick. “Pieces of Her,” based on Karin Slaughter‘s New York Times bestseller, follows 30-year-old Andy Oliver (Heathcote) and her mother Laura (Collette) whose lives are turned upside-down following a random act of violence in their quiet Georgia town. Looking for answers, Andy journeys across the country to uncover the mysteries of her family. Executive producers are showrunner Charlotte Stoudt, Bruna Papandrea, Steve Hutensky, Janice Williams, Slaughter, Minkie Spiro, Lesli Linka Glatter and Casey Haver.

Dates

FX announced that the fourth season of “Cake” will premiere March 11 at 10 p.

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FX announced Friday that Season 3 of the Sons of Anarchy spinoff will kick off with back-to-back episodes on Tuesday, March 16, at 10/9c — more than 16 months (!) after the Season 2 finale.

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The 10-episode third season picks up where Season 2 left off. “After U.S. Assistant District Attorney Lincoln Potter threatens to deport Felipe, Ez...

Ever since the well-received release of his feature film debut, Girl on the Third Floor, many horror fans have been eager to see what new nightmares prolific producer Travis Stevens cooks up on the big screen, and thankfully the wait for his next film is going to be a relatively short one for attendees of this year's virtal SXSW Film Festival.

Starring Barbara Crampton and Larry Fessenden, Stevens' new movie Jakob's Wife (which he co-wrote along with Kathy Charles and Mark Steenland) will have its world premiere as part of the Midnighters program at SXSW:

Synopsis: The disappearance of a young woman threatens to change the beige and banal lives of Anne Fedder (Barbara Crampton) and her pastor husband Jakob Fedder (Larry Fessenden) forever.

We have the full press release with details on additional SXSW films below, and stay tuned to Daily Dead for the full Midnighters lineup!

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“Demi Lovato: Dancing With the Devil,” a docuseries exploring the singer’s near fatal overdose, will open the 2021 SXSW Film Festival in March, the festival announced Thursday.

Michael D. Ratner directed the YouTube Originals docuseries, which will look at Lovato’s awakenings following her 2018 overdose and her return to music. Ratner was granted unprecedented access to the pop star’s personal and musical journey.

“It’s impressive and rare to see a pop superstar tell their story so authentically and without pretense,” said Janet Pierson, director of film at SXSW. “We’re privileged to present this intimate journey told with such vulnerability. Demi Lovato’s profound interest in mental health awareness is helping change the landscape of a crucial issue in this year of national and international trauma and loss.”

Pierson added: “We are excited to share a handful of films from various sections of the festival to give you a taste of the talent,...

In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix shared a release date for “Kevin Hart: No F**ks Given,” and CBS announced the premiere date for new seasons of “MacGyver,” “Magnum P.I.” and “Blue Bloods.”

Dates

Netflix revealed that “Kevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given,” a comedy special by titular comedian Kevin Hart, will premiere on the streaming site on Nov. 17. The stand-up set was recorded in Los Angeles this September. It will be his sixth stand-up performance offered on Netflix, including “Kevin Hart: Irresponsible,” which is only available on the platform. The comedian also released “Kevin Hart: Don’t F**k This Up,” a Netflix original docuseries about the turmoil and recovery of his personal life, and “Kevin Hart’s Guide to Black History” in 2019. Watch the teaser for his upcoming special below.

CBS announced a Dec. 4 return for “MacGyver,” “Magnum P.I.” and “Blue Bloods.” Season 5 of “MacGyver” launches at 8 p.m. with...

If you forgot to call your mother on International Women’s Day, well, here’s a friendly reminder from Comedy Central.

Well-timed for release this Sunday, the trailer for the Comedy Central documentary “Call Your Mother” has dropped. In this documentary, stand-up comics you know and love — including Roy Wood Jr., Kristen Schaal, Jo Koy, Bridget Everett, Fortune Feimster, Louie Anderson, and many others — celebrate the women who raised them and made them funny. “Call Your Mother” premieres this Mother’s Day, May 10, on Comedy Central. Watch the trailer below.

“Call Your Mother” is directed by documentary stalwarts Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady, the filmmakers behind “Jesus Camp,” set amid an evangelical Christian summer camp; “Freakonomics: The Movie,” based on the bestselling book; “One of Us,” which chronicles the lives of three ex-Hasidic Jews from Brooklyn; and “Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You,” about the famed television writer and producer.

Samsung wants to change the way viewers look at Jimmy Fallon.

Monday night’s broadcast of NBC’s “Tonight Show” will feature no opening monologue and no traditional sit-downs with guests. Instead, Fallon will open the program by telling viewers that the entire episode has been shot with the Samsung Galaxy S10+ smartphone, which features an ultra-wide camera lens, and explain that it will showcase some of his favorite New York spots. The collaboration is part of a broad ad deal Samsung has struck with NBCUniversal.

“We know consumer attention is being pulled in so many different directions today. It’s really hard to break through the noise and get people to engage in a way that best communicates the benefits of your products,” says Patricio Paucar, Samsung’s vice president of marketing, in an interview. A better method might rely on having TV programs “showcase” a product, he says,...

Comedian and actress Amy Schumer is back with her fourth stand-up comedy special and her second at Netflix with Amy Schumer Growing. Like her fellow comedian, Ali Wong did in her special Baby Cobra, Schumer took the stage in front of a packed house in Chicago while pregnant and as the trailer above says, it shows a “new side” of the comedian. The comedy special will launch globally on the streaming service on March 19.

In Growing, Schumer gives a refreshingly honest and hilarious take on personal growth (hence the title). As seen in the trailer, she riffs on everything from being pregnant, the joy and “shock” of getting engaged and marital bliss. And what would a Schumer show be without talking about sex?

Since 2015 Schumer has been busy starring in a host of movies. She recently starred in the comedy I Feel Pretty and before that she was in Snatched...

Actress and comedian Amy Schumer is taking the stage for her second Netflix stand-up special, Amy Schumer Growing. The I Feel Pretty star took to Instagram to make the news after teasing it Monday evening. The comedy special will launch globally on the streaming platform March 19.

In Amy Schumer Growing, she gives a refreshingly honest and hilarious take on marriage, pregnancy and personal growth. Filmed in front of a packed house in Chicago, the comedian talks about the joys of womanhood and settling into marital bliss. And it wouldn’t be a Schumer comedy special without some good ol’ fashioned Schumer-brand sex talk.

Since 2015 Schumer has been busy starring in a host of movies. She recently starred in the comedy I Feel Pretty and before that she was in Snatched with Goldie Hawn as well as Trainwreck. She has taken the stage for many stand-up specials including Amy Schumer: The...

Comedy Central has announced the lineups for its January Stand-Up Month, including four new one-hour specials, and talent for a new digital series of half-hour specials under two different banners.

The January Stand-Up Month will feature new specials from Ron Funches, James Davis (Hood Adjacent with James Davis), Chris Distefano and Roy Wood Jr.. The specials will air consecutive Fridays throughout the month at 11 Pm Et/Pt.

In addition, Comedy Central’s digital series Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring will premiere January 8 on YouTube, Facebook Watch, Twitter and Instagram. The series will spotlight a new up-and-coming comedian on Tuesday and Thursday each week.

In the spirit of Adam Devine’s House Party and Live at Gotham, the series will feature short sets from some young voices. The...

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Last year, Netflix went all in with stand-up comedy, managing to talk Jerry Seinfeld, Dave Chappelle and Tracy Morgan into doing their first specials in years. This year, they’ve already done the same with Chris Rock, Ricky Gervais and coming soon, Ellen DeGeneres. But it’s still an incredible amount of comedy to wade through. We’re here to help, ranking each special from worst to best.

Harith Iskander – “I Told You So”

Malaysian comic Harith Iskander endlessly pats himself on the back just for landing an international stand-up special. He asks, what am I going to wear on stage? How should I do my hair (he’s bald)? Should I call my special, “The Funniest Comedian in the World?” Check out my hot wife! Throw in some pointless crowd work and a hacky rimshot, and this is just painful.

Fakkah Fuzz – “Almost Banned”

Another Malay comedian, Fakkah Fuzz’s standup is strictly limited to differences between Malaysians and people from Singapore, which would be even more reductive if international audiences had any idea what he was talking about.

James Acaster – “Repertoire”

The pale, scruffy haired London comic James Acaster has not one, but four stand-up specials on Netflix. They’ve been framed as part of a comprehensive series, each color-coded and with a supposed theme. But after kneeling down for 15 minutes as a “loophole” to avoid actually starting the show, his childhood life story quickly unravels into goofy nonsense. He’s wacky, off-kilter and unusual, sure, but who has the time?

Katt Williams – “Great America”

Is Katt Williams even telling jokes anymore or just pimpin’? His cranky exuberance feels awfully tired when aimed at Trump. He’s performing to a Jacksonville, Florida crowd (and he unwisely opens with material that only plays to that room) that likely is pretty split politically, and his bland observations barely cut left or right.

Ricky Gervais – “Humanity”

Ricky Gervais’s special is called “Humanity,” but it’s all about him. Not ashamed of comparing himself to Jesus to start the show, Gervais spends the remainder of his time scoffing at his critics and explaining away already bad and tasteless jokes about Caitlyn Jenner he made at the Golden Globes years ago. “People get offended when they mistake the subject of the joke with the actual target,” he says, writing off any online backlash as just a misunderstanding. Inflating his ego is part of what you’re paying for with Gervais, but this is irritating even for him.

Rachel Feinstein – “The Standups” Episode 4

Neurotic, overly personal, loud and far too familiar to be surprising, Rachel Feinstein’s routine falls into cliche awfully quick. Why so many accents? And wow, you have parents who are bad on Facebook too?

Gad Elmaleh – “American Dream”

Gad Elmaleh’s material is inoffensive and pleasant, but rarely surprising. Some of his weaker gags can be boiled down to, “Americans tip like this, and French people tip like this.” He’s smart at deconstructing language. But what should’ve been fresh for Elmaleh, his first special entirely in English, results in some recycled gags about “em-pha-sis” and French doors from his 2017 Netflix special.

Gina Yashere – “The Standups” Episode 2

Gina Yashere observes that most people in Hollywood think black women look either like Halle Berry or Precious. Yashere is neither, a Nigerian woman from London, and she’s uniquely funny. But you wish her material would focus more on her own life rather than on clichéd, outdated observations of American culture. One joke stops just short of insights about why racism is far subtler in Britain and defaults to an easy swipe at the South. “I treated Alabama the way white people treat Africa the first time. Wow, they have cars and shoes and s—,” she says. And how many times does she have to sing the “Team America” theme song?

Brent Morin – “The Standups” Episode 5

Brent Morin is that bro who dominates the conversation at a party rattling off a story you lost track of hours ago. He’s got great little callbacks and one-liners and a hilarious observation about how if you’re a white guy, how flattering it is to be complimented by a black or gay guy. But is he still doing that butler impression of his Uber driver? How did he start complaining about bread at Italian restaurants? What’s a “sunshine hand?”

Marlon Wayans – “Woke-ish”

This is Marlon Wayans’s first ever stand-up special in a three decade career, and yet you know what you’re getting with him. It’s fun, raunchy and stupid, and it isn’t long before he crosses more than a few lines, thus his special’s title “Woke-ish.” Like Gervais, Wayans also has a tone deaf Caitlyn Jenner joke. “I ain’t seen a white chick that ugly since me and Shawn did the f—in’ movie!” But you might consider sticking around for his impression of Designer’s “Panda” or an amusing, if stereotypical, bit about white people going through customs to earn the privilege to say the N-word.

Joe List – “The Standups” Episode 1

White guy insecurities, childhood name calling and nearly 10 minutes about being awkward at the gym are a dime a dozen, but Joe List does it justice with a deadpan delivery and relatable awkwardness. List’s best story is about how as a kid, a girl said his big forehead looked like a “fivehead.” Yeah, that’s a pretty good burn.

Kavin Jay – “Everybody Calm Down”

The best of the three Malaysian comedians, Much of Kavin Jay’s charming material comes at the expense of his weight. But he acknowledges he’s not playing just to the room he’s in. “In Asia, parents use [my weight] to discipline children,” Jay says. “In America, I’m a medium.” At one point he even talks to some New Yorkers in the crowd. “I don’t know where that is. And now you know how that feels.”

Greg Davies – “You Magnificent Beast”

“The more upset you are, the funnier I find it,” Greg Davies says to someone in his crowd. This Welsh comic takes glee out of telling charming stories about his parents and his childhood before turning them disgusting. He has one routine about getting a giant teddy bear as a kid. He named it BT, like the alien Et. Aww, how sweet. He makes us think that’s the end of the story before revealing that as a teenager, “I f—ed that bear.” He couldn’t go out with friends because he was “too busy knocking the back end out of it!”

Fred Armisen – “Standup for Drummers”

Every word out of Fred Armisen’s mouth sounds like the start to some absurd, rejected “Portlandia” sketch, and I love it. Armisen is literally performing to a room full of people who know how to drum (Green Day’s Tre Cool pops up in the audience). Isn’t putting together a snare so annoying? I know! Sometimes his observations may genuinely be for an audience of one. But anyone will love his mini impressions of accents around the country and drumming impressions of Ringo Starr, Keith Moon, U2’s Larry Mullins Jr., Stewart Copeland and Meg White.

Tom Segura – “Disgraceful”

Those who want a replacement for Louis C.K. in the schlubby, cynical and brutally honest middle-aged white guy department can look to Tom Segura. But Segura isn’t trying to challenge social norms in the way C.K. used to; he’d rather troll people in the parking lot or talk up how great it is to never have to leave the house. One of his best gags makes a smart comparison to show how future generations will never understand how hard it once was to buy weed. Pigeons used to deliver messages? Are you crazy?

Aparna Nancherla – “The Standups” Episode 6

At first, Aparna Nancherla stands out as a socially awkward goofball, her cartoonish voice enhancing silly anxieties like what to say to a pilot upon leaving a plane. But she soon hauls out a PowerPoint presentation and brilliantly manages to translate Internet humor to the stage. Nancherla deconstructs emojis that look like a “multicultural boy band” or bullet points she grabbed from a Ted Talk random name generator, and she does it all in a deadpan weirdness that should make her a star.

Todd Glass – “Act Happy”

Todd Glass has put together a truly strange and subversive hour of comedy. More performance art than strictly jokes, Glass has a big band playing only public domain songs to put a button on his ironically hacky gags. He’s playing to a tiny room of 75 people, but he’s giving rants and monologues that he presents as larger than life, even asking the sound guy to give some reverb on his voice. The band taunts his “bragging” and the audience seems to be in on the joke. He even twice busts out into “song,” singing a time-killing anthem that he wrote in case he didn’t have enough material. But I could watch him for hours.

Chris Rock – “Tamborine”

For his first special in nearly a decade, “Tamborine,” Chris Rock immediately comes out swinging. His practical takes on the shootings of black kids, gun control and poverty are vintage Rock. But his material now reflects his middle age. You may disagree with some of his more Millennial-bashing takes, but he shows remarkable candor and great wisdom when he addresses his divorce and what it takes to keep a relationship going. The secret is to approach it like a tambourine player in a band. “You play that motherf— right!” Rock sure does.

Kyle Kinane – “The Standups” Episode 3

Kyle Kinane may be from my hometown of Addison, Illinois, but that’s not the only reason I can relate. His material has been bleak in the past, but in this set he speaks to the moment with insightful material about why he’s still recycling in the face of an apocalypse, Kurt Cobain’s Christmas album and a theory that the Ku Klux Klan has a great chef (“same outfits, different hats”). His finest gag takes full advantage of the pulse of the country and even plays on knowing he was taping this in advance for Netflix: “What if by the time this airs, there’s no mass shooting,” he asks. “This is America.”

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Amy Schumer is happy to leave the single life behind.

The I Feel Pretty actress, 36, recently told Entertainment Tonight that she had become sick of trying to “make it work” with the wrong people.

“I’m done,” she said of going on dates. “I don’t ever have to zip my knee boots up and leave a dude’s place at 4 a.m. that has, like a Rottweiler,” she quipped.

As for her new husband, chef Chris Fischer, the comedienne said, “I really love this dude.”

Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer.

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Chris Fischer definitely caught Amy Schumer by surprise with his proposal.

In fact, the Trainwreck actress, 36, recently revealed on the Howard Stern Show that she was in bed sleeping, wearing ear plugs and a night mask when the chef woke her up to pop the question.

Presenting her with the engagement ring, Fischer said simply, “I got you this,” according to the comedienne.

Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer

Schumer told Stern that Fischer asked if she wanted him to get down on a knee. As Schumer tells it, she said no to the knee but yes to the ring.

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Chris Fischer definitely caught Amy Schumer by surprise with his proposal.

In fact, the Trainwreck actress, 36, recently revealed on the Howard Stern Show that she was in bed sleeping, wearing ear plugs and a night mask when the chef woke her up to pop the question.

Presenting her with the engagement ring, Fischer said simply, “I got you this,” according to the comedienne.

Amy Schumer and Chris Fisher

Schumer told Stern that Fischer asked if she wanted him to get down on a knee. As Schumer tells it, she said no to the knee but yes to the ring.

After...

On November 4th, the International Myeloma Foundation (Imf) presented its 11th Annual Comedy Celebration benefiting the Peter Boyle Research Fund and supporting the Black Swan Research Initiative (Bsri) at The Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, CA.

Ray Romano performs onstage at the International Myeloma Foundation 11th Annual Comedy Celebration

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Ten-time host Ray Romano was joined by fellow comedians Hannibal Buress, Rachel Feinstein, Nikki Glaser, Robert Klein, Marc Maron, Iliza Shlesinger, and Fred Willard, who each took the stage to perform for an unforgettable evening of comedy. Veteran comedian Rene Hicks opened the show in a big way drawing huge laughs from the crowd while also sharing her personal experience with myeloma noting the healing benefits of laughter.

Additional attendees included Patricia Heaton (The Middle), Howard Hesseman (Fresh Off the Boat), Jake Smollet (Food Network’s Smollett Eats), James Burrows (Director,...

The International Myeloma Foundation (Imf), the first and widely respected myeloma-specific foundation in the world, announced today the star-studded lineup for the Imf 11th Annual Comedy Celebration on Saturday, November 4 at The Wilshire Ebell Theatre.

Actor and comedian Ray Romano returns to host an unforgettable evening of comedy that will feature performers including Hannibal Buress, Rachel Feinstein, Nikki Glaser, Robert Klein, Marc Maron, Kumail Nanjiani, Iliza Shlesinger, and Fred Willard. All performers are subject to availability.

Proceeds from event benefit the Peter Boyle Research Fund, named for the beloved actor who died in 2006 after a four-year battle with myeloma – an incurable cancer of the bone marrow plasma cells and one of the fastest growing blood cancers in the world. Since the first event in 2007, the annual Imf Comedy Celebration has featured over 50 celebrity comedians and musical performers, and raised more than $6 million. Through laughter, the event honors Boyle and raises...

Amy Schumer's beauty regimen is as fuss-free as you'd expect. "My regimen is I wake up, usually around 8:30, brush my teeth and splash water on my face. Then I put Kiehl's eye-something under my eyes, and I blot La Mer so it looks like sunblock. Then I put on deodorant if I remember, which today I did not," she jokes in InStyle's Beauty issue (available for digital download and on newsstands Apr. 14). "I use Secret. I tried the natural ones, but my body was just like, 'Stop all that. Just die early and don't smell like a foot.'" Jokes aside, Schumer is more into "wellness" than she once was. "For exercise, I'll text Rachel Feinstein and ask her if she wants...

For those outside of the fashion industry, the name Raf Simons might not immediately ring any bells. But even if you don’t know his name, you’ve undoubtedly seen his work given that he’s one of the most high profile and prolific fashion designers working in the industry right now. After a stint at the helm of Jil Sander, Christian Dior, and his eponymous brand, Simons has now found a new home at Calvin Klein. While he officially made his debut during men’s Nyfw at the beginning of February, this marks the first time he’s presented...

Comedy Central’s funniest roast masters are heading to the nation’s capital on Friday for a two-hour laugh-out-loud Hillary Clinton fundraiser. The “evening of comedy” includes big names: Amy Schumer, Jeff Ross, Andy Kindler, and Rachel Feinstein, as well as “other special guests,” according to the invite. Minnesota senator and “Saturday Night Live” alum Al Franken is emceeing the night. Also Read: Barbra Streisand Mocks Donald Trump in a 'Send in the Clowns' Parody (Video) Tickets for the Clinton comedy fest, held in downtown D.C., start at $500. For a cool $1,000 you can get reserved seats. Those contributing $2,700 get “preferred seating.

The ingredients for a perfect vacation? Sunscreen, a cold drink, and Amy Schumer by your side. When Schumer isn't busy working the red carpet at an awards show or cracking us up on Inside Amy Schumer, she's probably with one of her many celebrity friends on an epic trip. Most recently, Schumer spent time in Hawaii with Kate Hudson and Hudson's mother Goldie Hawn, but she's also famously jet set with Jennifer Lawrence, her boyfriend Ben Hanisch and other well-known faces. What makes Schumer such a great addition to any getaway? Let us count the reasons… 1. She'll Take Your Next...

The ingredients for a perfect vacation? Sunscreen, a cold drink, and Amy Schumer by your side. When Schumer isn't busy working the red carpet at an awards show or cracking us up on Inside Amy Schumer, she's probably with one of her many celebrity friends on an epic trip. Most recently, Schumer spent time in Hawaii with Kate Hudson and Hudson's mother Goldie Hawn, but she's also famously jet set with Jennifer Lawrence, her boyfriend Ben Hanisch and other well-known faces. What makes Schumer such a great addition to any getaway? Let us count the reasons… 1. She'll Take Your Next...

Tonight, season eight of the Tosh.0 TV series premieres on Comedy Central at 10:00pm Et/Pt. Comedy Central says, "Daniel shows off his manliest wardrobe ever, profiles a plastic dream queen and steals jokes from a legendary comedian."

Immediately following at 10:30pm Et/Pt, is the series premiere of the Not Safe with Nikki Glaser TV show. Comedy Central says, "Nikki and her guests, Rory Scovel and Rachel Feinstein, see how much a guy will put up with on Tinder. Then she dives into the topic of the "friend zone" and attends a foot fetish party."

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Amy Schumer is sticking up for herself.

The Trainwreck star denied allegations of joke theft after a video was released comparing her material to other comedians' gags.

Schumer, 34, vehemently refuted the claims on Twitter Wednesday, and also defended herself during an appearance on the Jim Norton Advice Show on Sirius Xm's Opie Radio.

"On my life, I have never and would never steal a joke," the star tweeted. The video alleged that Schumer stole jokes from Kathleen Madigan, Wendy Liebman, Tammy Pescatelli, and the late Patrice O'Neal.

On my life, I have never and would never steal a joke.

— Amy Schumer...

Amy Schumer is sticking up for herself. The Trainwreck star denied allegations of joke theft after a video was released comparing her material to other comedians' gags. Schumer, 34, vehemently refuted the claims on Twitter Wednesday, and also defended herself during an appearance on the Jim Norton Advice Show on Sirius Xm's Opie Radio. "On my life, I have never and would never steal a joke," the star tweeted. The video alleged that Schumer stole jokes from Kathleen Madigan, Wendy Liebman, Tammy Pescatelli, and the late Patrice O'Neal. On my life, I have never and would never steal a joke.— Amy Schumer...

Amy Schumer is sticking up for herself. The Trainwreck star denied allegations of joke theft after a video was released comparing her material to other comedians' gags. Schumer, 34, vehemently refuted the claims on Twitter Wednesday, and also defended herself during an appearance on the Jim Norton Advice Show on Sirius Xm's Opie Radio. "On my life, I have never and would never steal a joke," the star tweeted. The video alleged that Schumer stole jokes from Kathleen Madigan, Wendy Liebman, Tammy Pescatelli, and the late Patrice O'Neal. On my life, I have never and would never steal a joke.— Amy Schumer...

Amy Schumer isn't interested in any faux sympathy from her faux dad.

The comedian, 34, shared a funny text exchange with Colin Quinn – who played her onscreen father in her hit comedy Trainwreck – on Tuesday, after losing out on the Golden Globe for best actress in a motion picture, musical or comedy, to pal Jennifer Lawrence Sunday night.

"Even tho u didnt win take comfort in the fact that u have friends like me in your life. Forever."

Schumer's blunt response? "Please leave me alone"

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A photo posted by @amyschumer on Jan 12, 2016 at 6:51am Pst

Still, Schumer seems to...

Amy Schumer isn't interested in any faux sympathy from her faux dad. The comedian, 34, shared a funny text exchange with Colin Quinn - who played her onscreen father in her hit comedy Trainwreck - on Tuesday, after losing out on the Golden Globe for best actress in a motion picture, musical or comedy, to pal Jennifer Lawrence Sunday night. "Even tho u didnt win take comfort in the fact that u have friends like me in your life. Forever." Schumer's blunt response? "Please leave me alone" No A photo posted by @amyschumer on Jan 12, 2016 at 6:51am Pst Still, Schumer...

Amy Schumer attended the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills on Sunday night and quickly stole the spotlight with her irresistible humor. A few hours before the show started, Amy posted a hilarious photo on Instagram of a text conversation she had with best friend and fellow comedian Rachel Feinstein. "Want to hang at cellar later? I'll be there at 8:15," Rachel said, referring to NYC's Comedy Cellar. Amy responded simply, "I have plans tonight." The Trainwreck actress hashtagged the snap, "#myfriendssupporme." Amy then walked the red carpet with her sister, Kim Caramele, and talked to E!'s Ryan Seacrest about how she tries to censor herself ahead of interviews. "Well, my vagina itched and I asked if I could address it and you said, 'No!'" she joked. Amy, who opted out of bringing her hot new boyfriend as her date (but took a cute photo with him before...

Sorry guys: Amy Schumer won't have time to hang tonight - she'll be too busy possibly winning a Golden Globe. Schumer's best friend and fellow comedian, Rachel Feinstein, learned this lesson herself this morning, according to a text exchange the Trainwreck star shared on Instagram. "Want to hang at cellar later? I'll be there at 8:15," Festein texted, referring to New York City's Comedy Cellar. Schumer's response is deadpan: "I have plans tonight." (She hashtagged her Instagram post, #myfriendssupporme.) Text I just got from my best friend @rachelfeinstein_ #myfriendssupporme A photo posted by @amyschumer on Jan 10, 2016 at 8:53am Pst...

Sorry guys: Amy Schumer won't have time to hang tonight - she'll be too busy possibly winning a Golden Globe. Schumer's best friend and fellow comedian, Rachel Feinstein, learned this lesson herself this morning, according to a text exchange the Trainwreck star shared on Instagram. "Want to hang at cellar later? I'll be there at 8:15," Festein texted, referring to New York City's Comedy Cellar. Schumer's response is deadpan: "I have plans tonight." (She hashtagged her Instagram post, #myfriendssupporme.) Text I just got from my best friend @rachelfeinstein_ #myfriendssupporme A photo posted by @amyschumer on Jan 10, 2016 at 8:53am Pst...

In this exclusive clip from Stephan Littger’s debut feature film “Her Composition," Malorie (Joslyn Jensen) discovers a new side to her sexuality that will launch her journey of musical discovery. Throughout her frenzied sensual journey sleeping with random clients during which she has random musical experiences, she will leave behind the confines of the status quo that had enchained her creative self. Her clients become the collective muse for her new composition.

Beautifully shot (Andres Karu) with a magical score by Christopher Libertino, Littger’s stunningly self-assured directorial debut asks fundamental questions by deconstructing the traditional three-act structure through the body of a woman on her journey to creative emancipation. Edgy and controversial, will Malorie for the first time create something that truly reflects her creative self or is she merely on an express path to insanity?

“I was attracted to the idea of a narrative that sounds traditional, even sexist at first but turns out to be exactly the opposite by questioning Hollywood gender roles and empowering a young artist who turns the tables on the men she meets -- and therefore audience expectations.” Littger says of the inspiration behind this movie. “In that sense, I am Malorie and Malorie is all of us who feel we have a voice and want to get it out there. And it’s incredibly hard and you need to find that non-judgmental space in the world that allows you to do that. In our private screenings so far, the reactions have been particularly exciting to me as author as every audience member raises infinitely insightful points about Malorie’s journey and her challenges. While there’s definitely also a strong political dimension to it, above all I want to entertain. It wouldn’t work any other way.”

After Austin Film Festival, the film will have its international premiere at Whistler Film Festival in early December. Jensen is supported by a stellar supporting cast featuring Christian Campbell (“Trick”), Heather Matarazzo (“Welcome to the Dollhouse”), comedian Rachel Feinstein (“Trainwreck”) and Margot Bingham (“Boardwalk Empire”). The voice of Oscar-nominated Executive Producer René Bastian (“Transamerica”) is felt throughout.

Premiering in competition at the 22nd Austin Film Festival, Stephan Littger's debut feature Her Composition stars one of my favorite indie actors Joslyn Jensen (Without, Funny Bunny) as talented but socially awkward composition student Malorie, who starts visiting high-end escort clients on her quest for overcoming writer's block. Littger's darkly comical and often surreal tale sees Malorie turning each client into yet another layer of her composition, positioning the unsuspecting viewer into silent co-conspirators along with her.  Apart from a stellar lead, supporting actors Christian Campbell (Trick), Margot Bingham (Boardwalk Empire), Heather Matarazzo (Welcome to the Dollhouse) and comedian Rachel Feinstein round up the cast. Executive Producer is Oscar-nominated René Bastian (Transamerica).Ahead of its premiere at the Hideout theater, Friday, October 30 at 6pm, Twitch...

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Regina Hall will be joining the ladies of “The View” to talk weddings, rings and “Hot Topics.”

The actress has been booked as a guest host on the ABC daytime show for Tuesday, Jan. 20, TheWrap has learned. The appearance comes as Hall embarks on a promotional tour for her new Lifetime original movie, “With This Ring.”

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Hall is the latest in a string of recent re-occurring guest hosts including “Orange is the New Black” star Laverne Cox, comedienne Rachel Feinstein and “Sex and the City” alum Mario Cantone, who’s served...

“The View” co-host Rosie O’Donnell expressed doubts about Phylicia Rashad’s defense of embattled comedian Bill Cosby, on the ABC daytime talk show Wednesday.

“It’s a slim possibility,” O’Donnell said, responding to fellow host Nicolle Wallace who cautioned Rashad’s defense could be true. “I think people like mothers in incestuous families, where they’re aware the father or boyfriend is sexually abusing the children, chooses denial because it’s the safest place for their brain to land. Because they can’t hold two thoughts in their head at once ‘The man that I’m married to...

With all of the awards show announcements going on, MTV has just revealed the host of the 2015 MTV Movie Awards- Amy Schumer. The “Inside Amy Schumer” starlet will take the stage at the Nokia Theatre La Live on Sunday, April 12th as the mistress of ceremonies, adding yet another impressive item to her ever-growing resume.

On Wednesday night (December 10) Schumer took over all of MTV’s social media accounts and posted a bunch of her original material before announcing the news.

Meanwhile, Amy’s hit Comedy Central show has been renewed for a third season and she’ll also produce a new pilot for the network starring Rachel Feinstein.

A Good lawyer is getting Happyish.

Emmy winner Carrie Preston (The Good Wife, True Blood) has landed a recurring role in the Showtime comedy pilot, our sister site Deadline reports.

Happyish is a described as “a comedic, soul-searching examination of our pursuit of happiness, a pursuit that might just be the very thing causing our unhappiness in the first place.” It stars British thesp Steve Coogan and Kathryn Hahn (Transparent, Parks and Recreation), as well as Ellen Barkin and Bradley Whitford.

Preston will play a Senior Account Director who must find a way to reinvent herself or lose her job.

Mick Jagger paid musical tribute to his late love today in New York City. The Rolling Stones frontman sang "Just Like a Woman" at a memorial for L'Wren Scott attended by close family and friends of the designer at St. Bartholomew's Church in Manhattan, according to information released by a rep for Jagger. Scott committed suicide in March at the age of 49. Sarah Jessica Parker, Ellen Barkin and fashion scene fixture André Leon Talley were among the mourners who gathered to celebrate Scott's life in her adopted home of New York. A private funeral previously took place at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles. Fashion journalist Cathy Horyn and sculptor Rachel Feinstein...