Category: Comedy and Humor

Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Was Losing Millions at CBS Before Cancellation

CBS could not figure out a path to profitability in an entertainment world increasingly dominated by streaming.
‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Is Being Canceled by CBS

The show will end in May, the network said, calling it “a purely financial decision.”
‘Modern Love’ Podcast: How to Keep Love Alive, With Rob Delaney of ‘Dying for Sex’

The Emmy-nominated actor talks about his role as the messy-but-sexy “Neighbor Guy,” and learning to pay “focused attention” in his own marriage.
‘Modern Love’ Podcast: How to Keep Love Alive, With Rob Delaney of ‘Dying for Sex’

The Emmy-nominated actor talks about his role as the messy-but-sexy “Neighbor Guy,” and learning to pay “focused attention” in his own marriage.
‘The Studio’ Ties Emmys Record for Most Comedy Nominations in a Season

Past winners like “Hacks” and “The Bear” lost some ground this year, making Apple TV+’s Hollywood satire starring Seth Rogen the one to beat.
How Oasis Stayed on People’s Minds (by Fighting Online)

The band hasn’t played a show since 2009, but the quarreling Gallaghers kept their names in the news by mastering the art of the troll, on social media and beyond.
Will Sharpe, Star of Lena Dunham’s ‘Too Much,’ Is a Renaissance Man

The 38-year-old plays the enigmatic love interest in Lena Dunham’s new show, “Too Much.” But he also has the kind of career as a writer and director that Jesse Eisenberg wants.
Gailard Sartain, Character Actor and ‘Hee Haw’ Regular, Dies at 81

Though best known for comedy, he also played serious roles, including a sinister sheriff in “Mississippi Burning.” The director Alan Rudolph cast him in nine films.
Dr. Demento Announces His Retirement After 55 Years on the Air

Barry Hansen, mostly known by his D.J. name, said he’d leave the airwaves after 55 years of playing parody songs. His syndicated show was once heard on more than 150 radio stations.
‘Small Achievable Goals’ Asks: Can Menopause Be Funny?

These “Baroness von Sketch” alums think so, making it the main character in their new comedy.
With ‘Tudum,’ Netflix Turns a Fan Event Into a Livestreaming Spectacle

The company has turned an in-person fan event into a live televised spectacle.
Zarna Garg Knows That Sometimes Pretty Hurts

She left home at 14, India at 17, put herself through law school, raised three children and then achieved comedy stardom. What’s a little vampire facial?