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Dave Chappelle performing in Los Angeles, California in 2018.

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Dave Chappelle's accused attacker pleads not guilty to misdemeanor charges

Isaiah Lee is accused of four counts, including battery. He was initially booked by police on a felony charge but prosecutors said they didn't have enough evidence to pursue it.

May 06, 2022
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  • Mandalit del Barco and
  • Barbara Campbell
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gestures as he speaks during a press conference in Kyiv on March 3, 2022.

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  • Opinion

Opinion: Zelenskyy's comedy background is ever-present in his approach to nations

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the communication skills Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a comedian and actor, is using to lead his country.

March 19, 2022
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  • Scott Simon
Vir Das in 2014.

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  • Asia

Comedian Vir Das called out sexual violence in India. Now he faces lawsuits

In his Kennedy Center show, Das spoke of two sides of his native India: rich and poor, united but divided over women's rights and more. It was a hit in D.C., but brought legal trouble in India.

November 18, 2021
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  • Lauren Frayer
Norm Macdonald performs at the Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas in 2011. The Canadian comedian and actor died this week, nearly a decade after being diagnosed with cancer.

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  • Pop Culture

Comedians Pay Tribute To Beloved Ex-'SNL' Star Norm Macdonald

Late-night talk show hosts, Saturday Night Live cast members and others are honoring the Canadian comedian, who died Tuesday.

September 15, 2021
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  • Rachel Treisman
"Neal Brennan: Unacceptable" will run in New York City through November.

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  • Games & Humor

Comedian Neal Brennan's New Show Centers On The Ways He Feels Unacceptable

Brennan is best known for his creative partnership with comedian Dave Chappelle. Now, his new one-man show, Neal Brennan: Unacceptable, addresses feelings of self-criticism and mental health.

September 15, 2021
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  • Ziad Buchh
Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson sit court-side at a New York Knicks game on April 21, 2021 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. They will hold a comedy special to benefit 9/11 charities there in September.

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  • Pop Culture

Jon Stewart And Pete Davidson Are Doing A 9/11 Anniversary Comedy Show For Charity

A day after the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, a star-studded roster of comedians will perform at a benefit to raise money for victims and their families.

August 10, 2021
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  • Rachel Treisman
<em>Dave Chappelle: This Time This Place</em> chronicles Chappelle's efforts to entertain audiences during the pandemic with a series of outdoor shows. He's pictured above in North Charleston, S.C., on Jan. 30, 2020.

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  • Performing Arts

Chappelle Fans Flock To D.C. Live Events As New Mask Mandate Is Announced

Dave Chappelle drew sold-out crowds to his live, indoor appearances in Washington, D.C. — 3,500 attended his show at the concert venue The Anthem and more than 2,000 came to the Kennedy Center.

August 02, 2021
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  • Elizabeth Blair
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Jackie Mason has lunch on 6th Avenue in Manhattan on March 22, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bobby Bank/WireImage)

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  • Performing Arts

Jackie Mason, Who Went From Rabbi To Stand-up Comedy Star, Dies At 93

Mason, known for his quick-witted observational humor, used stories from his orthodox Jewish background, a thick Yiddish accent and wild gestures to keep his audiences entertained for decades.

July 25, 2021
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  • H.J. Mai
The ladies of <em>Girls5eva</em>: Gloria (Paula Pell), Dawn (Sara Bareilles), Wickie (Renée Elise Goldsberry), and Summer (Busy Philipps).

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  • Pop Culture

'Girls5eva' Is Just Catchy Enough

The Peacock comedy series about a has-been fictional girl group from the '90s has great, big performances and a lot of nostalgia.

May 06, 2021
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  • Aisha Harris
Anne Beatts attends the <em>Live From New York!</em> documentary's Los Angeles premiere after-party on June 10, 2015.

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  • Opinion

Opinion: Remembering The Late Comedy Writer Anne Beatts

NPR's Scott Simon remembers comedy writer Anne Beatts, who died this week at the age of 74. She worked in male-dominated writers' rooms at Saturday Night Live and National Lampoon magazine.

April 10, 2021
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  • Scott Simon
Elle Lorraine plays a woman whose hair has a mind of its own in Justin Simien's new horror-comedy.

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  • Arts & Life

In 'Bad Hair,' The Mane Rebels

Justin Simien's horror-comedy gets tangled in its own mythmaking, but as an '80s workplace comedy period piece, it's spot-on.

October 23, 2020
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  • Aisha Harris
Jamie Bendall, who owns The Punchline Comedy Club in Atlanta, says laughter continues to be one of the best ways to cope with the issues around us.

Punchline Owner Jamie Bendall On The Power Of Comedy

The daily news cycle can be incredibly draining, with shootings, political drama, and social upheaval bombarding our social media timelines. From time...

April 28, 2020
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt
Judah Friedlander has been touring the country with a new stand-up comedy show called "Judah Friedlander: Future President."

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  • Performing Arts

Comedian Judah Friedlander Pokes Fun At American Exceptionalism With New Show, 'Future President'

He is, by his account, "World Champion." Of what? Depends on when you ask. It may be easier to pin down Judah Friedlander's resume as an actor and...

December 06, 2019
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  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott
Virginia Prescott, Kirsten King, JD Raush and Tanner Byle talked about the power of improv.

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  • Performing Arts

Improv For Everyone: Tools For Georgia High School Teachers From Dad's Garage

Improvisational theater makes for a great evening of live entertainment. Actors make up a story right on the spot, mastering the art of staying in the...

September 11, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Jake Troyer
Comedian and actor Scott Adsit will perform at Dad's Garage Friday and Saturday.

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  • Performing Arts

For Comedian And Actor Scott Adsit, There Are No Mistakes In Improv

Comedian and actor Scott Adsit has been on everything from Friends to The Office , but you may know him best as Pete Hornberger from the sitcom 30 Rock ...

August 09, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Emilia Brock
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