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Fired Comedian Ordered to Get Day Job Back After Jokes Ruled 'Simply Funny'
Jad Sleiman was a reporter in Philadelphia before he was fired over his budding comedy career. Now, his employer has been ordered to reinstate him.
Michelle Buteau Waited 19 Years For 'Welcome to Buteaupia'
The comedian spoke to VICE about her new Netflix special, starting comedy after 9/11, and her previous ambitions to be a journalist.
Comedian Gastor Almonte Performs on 'VICE LIVE'
The Brooklyn native brought his unique stand-up to the show.
Kevin Hart’s Defenders Said More Than They Realized
Those worried that a black comic was being treated unfairly raised key questions facing comedy, even if it was for the wrong example.
Trans Comic Chanty Marostica’s History Making Month
The Just For Laughs headliner and SiriusXM top comic winner talks about becoming the first trans person to earn those titles.
Some Major Comedians Showed Up to Support Aziz Ansari's Comedy Cellar Set
He performed alongside Kevin Hart and Chris Rock at the same venue where Louis C.K. had his first show since admitting to sexual misconduct.
Eleven Netflix Specials by Comics Who Didn't Make Women Watch Them Jack Off
You actually don't have to watch comedy performed by sexual harassers.
This Twitter Bot Is Generating Jokes and It's Funnier Than You
Headlinertron is processing comedy specials to create its own jokes.
Comedians Tell Us the Most Epic Fails They’ve Seen at Open Mics
"Then she spread her legs and pulled her underwear to the side, showing everyone her vulva. To be honest, that was the best joke of the night."
Extended cut: It's hard to be funny in the age of Trump. Just ask these comedians.
How long is this going to be funny?
Next to Transitioning, Standup Comedy Is a Piece of Cake
Riley Silverman has spent the past fifteen years carving out a place in LA's comedy scene—and she did it while transitioning, to boot.
I Went to a Comedy Show at a Grief Retreat
Truly, it's cope camp, and it's both overwhelmingly positive and depressing.