No matter how quick the wit, no stand-up comic starts out a success. Forget the top: on the way to the bottom rung, comics need to endure endless open-mic tryouts, log thousands of miles for little or ...

There’s a quote that is often used to describe comedy: “We must laugh to keep us from crying.” Napoleon Bonaparte first said it, but over time, the words evolved, but the meaning remained the same: ...

Celebrate the greatest stand-up legends of all time in this fun, sassy pop-culture rundown of top comics, iconic performances ...

The 2025 Emmy Awards are getting a clean dose of comedy, thanks to Nate Bargatze. The 46-year-old stand-up comedian, often dubbed the "nicest man in comedy," has officially been tapped to host TV's ...

Streaming has become a great home for stand-up comedy, and Netflix's lineup in particular includes 15 of the best stand-up ...

Comedy fans in 2024 have thousands of stand-up specials available at their fingertips. With dozens of new releases coming out each month across Netflix, HBO, Amazon, and YouTube, the competition has ...