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Nicola Sturgeon makes comedy festival debut in Glasgow
The former first minister will appear with author Val McDermid at the King's Theatre in Glasgow.BBC News - 3d -
Too liberal for the South, too redneck for L.A.: Why Trae Crowder's comedy makes him a man without a country
Recently Crowder spoke with The Times about new special "Trash Daddy," his upbringing in a liberal family in a conservative area and life as a fish out of water in Los Angeles.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 17 -
'Deli Boys' is a quirky and smartly written crime comedy
Hulu's comedy centers on a pair of brothers, played by Saagar Shaikh and Asif Ali, who learn their father ran a drug ring and are sucked into a criminal underworld.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 5 -
Mumbai comedy club ransacked after performer’s joke about local politician
Shiv Sena party supporters tore apart the Habitat comedy club after Kunal Kamra’s satirical song about a top minister. A mob violently ransacked a Mumbai comedy club and its building has been ...The Guardian - 2d -
Fabrizio Guido's subtle comedy is a slam dunk in Netflix's 'Running Point'
Fabrizio Guido drives forward the Netflix comedy 'Running Point' as Jackie Moreno, a stadium concessions worker with a love for basketball and family.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 14 -
Raise a Glass to the Messy, Cringey Wedding Toast
An inspired new book from veteran comedians cautions novices to err on the side of caution. But our comedy critic makes the case for taking a big swing.The New York Times - 4d -
Even 20 years after 'The Office' premiere, Jim and Pam still make us swoon
Jenna Fischer and John Krasinski spoke about "The Office," the NBC comedy that premiered 20 years ago, why Pam and Jim's love story still resonates and the show props they got to keep.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
The Parenting review – supernatural caper is a so-so comedy and a lousy horror
A gay couple are trapped in a haunted Airbnb with their parents in an initially amusing but progressively exasperating genre mishmash. Writer-director Craig Johnson broke out with 2014’s spiky ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Friendship review – Tim Robinson spirals in a darkly hilarious comedy
SXSW film festival: The star of I Think You Should Leave brings a similar brand of comedy to this strange and genuinely funny film about a friendship breakup. Few adult experiences sting as much ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Jack Quaid on how he blends action and comedy in new film "Novocaine"
Jack Quaid, known for "The Boys" and "Scream," stars in the new action-comedy "Novocaine" as Nathan Cain, a man who can't feel pain. When his love interest is kidnapped, he turns his condition into ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Bert Kreischer shares his 'Lucky' secret to success in comedy. Hint: It has nothing to do with hard work
Premiering his new Netflix special, 'Lucky,' Kreischer talks about the value of good fortune over hard work and the smartest thing he did to retain audiences who stream his comedy.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 18 -
‘This is not comedy! Pay attention’: from Cabaret to Trump rallies, why does audience laughter feel so sinister?
Americans are struggling to reconcile Trump’s campness and cruelty – but comedy has always been a tool for authoritarians. Every night on a new Broadway production of Cabaret, Adam Lambert waits to ...The Guardian - 6d -
Jasper Carrott at 80 - still loving comedy
The Brummie comedian talks of his career, how he got his stage name and more to the BBC.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Farewell Mister Haffmann — Nazi occupation play mixes comedy and dread
Story of a Parisian Jew forced into hiding uses dark humour to tackle tyranny — with mixed results — at London’s Park TheatreFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Movie Review: ‘Novocaine,’ with Jack Quaid, is a shot of bloody action-comedy
The hero at the heart of “Novocaine” can't feel painABC News - Mar. 12 -
An accidental hero feels no pain in 'Novocaine,' a brutal yet weightless action-comedy
Jack Quaid has chops that could take him much further than this violent live-action cartoon marked by cringeworthy misfortune and a distinct lack of consequence.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 13 -
Postponed by January fires, comedy-industry vets open the Upstairs club downtown
The newly opened downtown club hopes to bring diversity, discovery and big laughs to L.A. night life with major talents such as Craig Robinson, Rene Vaca and more.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 14 -
How George Lewis Made Comedy Gold Imagining Two Toddlers Chatting
George Lewis’s riffs on the absurdities of millennial parenting — and the inner lives of 2-year-olds — have won him legions of fans online and galvanized his once middling stand-up career.The New York Times - 6d -
Mob Descends on a Comedy Club After a Comic Jokes About a Politician
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said criticism is “the soul” of Indian democracy. But his allies unleashed vigilantes after a comic who called a politician a “traitor.”The New York Times - 15h -
Heartlanders Present Happy Gilmore Day
The Iowa Heartlanders are planning an unforgettable day of golf, hockey and comedy.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
How to Make Changes That Actually Stick
Around 70 percent of all change efforts fail, because most organizations make changes without mapping impact.Inc. - Mar. 19 -
A NASA spacecraft will make another close pass of the sun
A NASA spacecraft will make its second close brush with the sunABC News - 4d -
A NASA spacecraft will make another close pass of the sun
A NASA spacecraft will make its second close brush with the sunABC News - 4d -
Why do companies make terrible decisions? With Dan Davies
Management decision-making has become automated and inscrutableFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
Tituss Burgess in ‘Oh, Mary!’ Is Cole Escola’s Dream Come True
As Burgess prepares to step in to the hit Broadway comedy, he thinks he should have “spent more time at the gym.”The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Uzo Aduba dons a detective's cape in 'The Residence'
Uzo Aduba stars as an eccentric, bird-watching sleuth in Netflix's new murder-mystery comedy, a role that feels revolutionary to the actor.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 19 -
Andy Kaufman Anticipated Our Reality-Bent World
A new documentary shows how Andy Kaufman’s upside-down world of anti-comedy prefigured our own.The New York Times - 1d -
The Lions’ proposed NFL playoff change would make divisions kind of pointless
This NFL playoff change proposed by the Lions makes logical sense, but would only serve to ultimately make the regular season meaningless.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
3 smart CD account moves to make this week
If you want to maximize the returns on your money, you may want to make these simple but effective CD moves now.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Eddie Howe: 'Chance to make history' in cup final
Eddie Howe has said Newcastle United have the chance to make history by beating Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.ESPN - Mar. 14 -
Aidoo ready to make impact for Arkansas in Big Dance
Jonas Aidoo has been to the tournament a time or two, and that could be vital if the Hogs want to make a run.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
MMA fighter making professional debut in London
Miriam Grubb, 23, from Exeter, is set to make her professional debut at the O2 in London.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Albert Breer thinks one quarterback 'makes a lot of sense' for the Vikings
One QB 'makes a lot of sense' for the Vikings according to one analystYahoo Sports - 1d -
Harvard announces free tuition for families making under $200K annually
Harvard announced on Monday that undergraduate tuition will be free for students of families who make annual incomes of $200,000 or less in a move to make the prestigious institution "affordable to ...NBC News - Mar. 17 -
Perplexity AI makes pitch for TikTok purchase
Perplexity AI is making its pitch for TikTok, as the Trump administration’s deadline to strike a deal and avert a ban on the popular video-sharing platform quickly approaches. The artificial ...The Hill - 4d -
Utah HC’s 5-1 loss to Red Wings makes it clear that adjustments are needed
If the Utah Hockey Club has any hope at making the playoffs this season, they’ll need to make a few tweaks.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Catherine O'Hara has power, Kathryn Hahn wants money: 'The Studio' team tells all at SXSW
Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg and the cast of Apple TV+'s inside-baseball Hollywood comedy 'The Studio' stopped by the L.A. Times studio at SXSW.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 9 -
"Ghosts" star Rebecca Wisocky on her character's plot twist, show's success
Rebecca Wisocky, star of the hit CBS comedy "Ghosts," said she was surprised to hear her character would have Irish heritage despite predicting it.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Believe it: 'Ted Lasso' is officially returning for Season 4
Apple TV+ announced on Friday that the comedy would return for Season 4, ending speculation about the status of the show and its star, Jason Sudeikis.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 14 -
'The Studio' lampoons the Hollywood showbiz machine with a deep bench of stars
Created by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, this Apple TV+ comedy celebrates the movies even as it lampoons the circumstances of their creation to great comedic effect.Los Angeles Times - 1d