‘Hannah Gadsby: Douglas’ Trailer: The ‘Nanette’ Creator Returns in New Netflix Special
Hannah Gadsby rocked the world of American stand-up with “Nanette” and is returning to Netflix with a new special later this month.
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Mo’Nique Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Netflix
In January 2018, comedian-actress Mo’Nique called for a boycott of Netflix over “gender bias and color bias.”
Comedy Central to Stream 24 Straight Hours of Stand-Up Specials on YouTube
Starting tomorrow, the network will stream 24 straight hours of its half-hour stand-up specials on its Stand-Up YouTube channel.
Ellen DeGeneres Weighs in on the Current State of Comedy: ‘The World is a Boys Club’
Digital distribution models aren’t enough to overturn the patriarchy, as Netflix’s own numbers reveal.
Fran Drescher on Performing Stand-Up Comedy For the First Time
The Nanny herself talks working with Weird Al on “UHF,” acting teachers who advised changing her voice, and a new Showtime stand-up special.
Louis C.K. Reacts to Parkland Shooting Joke Controversy, Jokes About Masturbation in New Set
“I like to jerk off, and I don’t like being alone,” C.K. said at the start of his recent show in San Jose, California.
‘Kevin Smith: Silent But Deadly’ Review: Taped Right Before His Heart Attack, A Sharp Reminder of Who We Almost Lost
The standup special, premiering Friday night on Showtime, is a perfect distillation of Smith’s strengths as a performer.
‘Michelle Wolf: Nice Lady’ Review: ‘Daily Show’ Contributor’s HBO Stand-Up Set is A Glorious Overview of Life in 2017
In a year when comedy and the news cycle became impossibly linked, Wolf’s hourlong HBO special is relevant without leaning on headlines.
‘Rory Scovel Tries Stand-Up for the First Time’ and He’s Making Jack White Uncomfortable — Watch the Trailer
The trailer from Netflix’s latest original stand-up special has Scovel taking some comedy notes from unlikely sources.
Chris Rock Returns to Stand-Up With Two Upcoming Netflix Specials
Sources say that Rock was paid $40 million for the specials.
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