stand-up comedy
Hannibal Buress Roasts the Cop Who Arrested Him in 'Miami Nights'
The comedian reflects on his boozy run-in with law enforcement and why he quit drinking in this coincidentally timely (and free) comedy special on YouTube.
Jo Koy's New Netflix Special Shows Off the Philippines to the World
The comedian told VICE about why going to Manila for 'In His Elements' was "a dream come true."
Pete Davidson's Show Could Cost You $1 Million If You Talk About It Online
"...By signing this agreement, you are agreeing not to discuss any details of the show you are about to watch or your experiences at this event, period."
Sarah Silverman, Who Did Blackface, Doesn’t Think You Should ‘Cancel’ People
"It’s almost like there’s a mutated McCarthy era, where any comic better watch anything they say."
You Can Definitely Skip Dave Chappelle's New Netflix Special 'Sticks & Stones'
The comedian doubles down on misogyny and transphobia in both the special and the hidden bonus scene that follows.
Sad, Spiritual, Horny: Why Simon Amstell Is the Definitive Comic of 2019
His new Netflix special 'Set Free' is a masterclass in the soul-searching, abject comedy that has come to define a generation.
How I Learned to Deal With Stress After My Creative Escape Became My Job
As I started to make more money off of stand-up comedy, I had to find a new way to blow off steam.
Choose Your Own Adventure: You're a Comedian Who Got Canceled
There's a formula to mounting a comeback as a disgraced comedian.
Kevin Hart's Netflix Special Is Going to Get Him Canceled... Again
In 'Kevin Hart: Irresponsible,' he jokes about his screwups and how hard it is to apologize, giving a world of context for his Oscars debacle.
Shashwat Bulusu Is Introducing a Harsher, More Experimental Soundscape to Folk-Pop Music
The Baroda-based artist is redefining what a singer-songwriter must sound like.
I Fulfilled My Dream of Doing Stand-Up in My Underwear
Why telling jokes with no pants is your biggest fear and my favorite gig.
Protesters Showed Up to Louis C.K.'s Latest Set at the Comedy Cellar
They held up signs at the entrance to the venue and asked people to walk out.