Across the arts, these 10 performers took a leap of faith this year and stuck the landing in a big way.
Category: Comedy and Humor
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Rob Reiner, Actor Who Went on to Direct Classic Films, Dies at 78
Mr. Reiner, who was in “All in the Family,” directed films including “This Is Spinal Tap,” “When Harry Met Sally …,” “The Princess Bride” and “A Few Good Men.”
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Jimmy Kimmel’s ABC Deal Is Extended Through May 2027
“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” became a flashpoint about free speech in the country after it was temporarily suspended this year.
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How Sarah Sherman of ‘SNL’ Plans to Make Audiences Squirm in New HBO Special
In her debut comedy special, the “S.N.L.” cast member takes her love of the grotesque to theatrical proportions. You may want a barf bag.
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From Improv Class to Mayor-Elect: Zohran Mamdani’s Cultural Influences
In an interview, he revealed the Indian ragas, indie movies, comedy shows and museums in the city that stayed with him.
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Comedian Vir Das Fights Back After Official Rebukes in India
The comedian Vir Das, who has gained international fame despite intense criticism in his native India, has taken up boxing. He says it’s “good prep for adversity.”
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Eddie Murphy Addresses ‘S.N.L.’ Feud in “Being Eddie” Documentary
The comedian’s long-running feud with the late-night sketch show is a topic in the new Netflix documentary “Being Eddie.”
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On ‘S.N.L.,’ Trump Sidesteps Calamities and Unconscious Visitor
Nikki Glaser hosted this “Saturday Night Live” episode, while Pete Davidson returned to update viewers on the boat he bought with Colin Jost.
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‘South Park’ Takes On Trump and Wins Bigly
“It’s not that we got all political,” said Trey Parker, one of the show’s creators. “It’s that politics became pop culture.”
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Tiny Love Stories: ‘We Are a Comedy of Errors’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.