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Comedian Ron Funches Keep On Ripping Louis C.K. For Parkland Jokes I Don"t Like Him!!!
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Thursday, January 3, 2019
Comedian Ron Funches Keep On Ripping Louis C.K. For Parkland Jokes I Don"t Like Him!!!
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Comedian Alonzo Bodden Tiffany Handled Bombed Set Well ... She Made It a Party!!!
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Saturday, October 13, 2018
Comedian Robert Klein Comes Unhinged, Squares Off with Donald Trump Supporters
Robert Klein ain’t cracking jokes when it comes to Donald Trump – he came unhinged, ranting about the President’s numerous scandals … then came face-to-face with some vocal Trump supporters. The scene was…
Monday, October 1, 2018
Bill Cosby"s Prison Sentence is Rotten And a Bad Deal, Comedian Joe Torry Says
Bill Cosby’s 3 to 10 year prison sentence reeks of unfairness and sets a dangerous precedent for the future … so says fellow comedian Joe Torry. We got Joe at LAX Sunday and he told us it’s crazy to see what the judicial system is doing to…
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Comedian Ty Barnett Tells Kanye West to Shut the F*** Up Over Slavery
“Last Comic Standing” star Ty Barnett is HOT over Kanye West saying 400 years of slavery was a choice black people made — and says Chicago should be done with the rapper. Ty, who’s from Chicago, was in Hollywood Tuesday when…
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Comedian Corey Holcomb Slams Maria Bamford for Filing Restraining Order Against Trump
Comedian Corey Holcomb says Maria Bamford’s restraining order request against President Trump is just a publicity stunt that she can get away with because she’s a white lady. We got the “Last Comic Standing” and “Wild ‘N Out” star Monday at LAX,…
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Comedian Mark Curry"s Ford Bronco Crushed by Tree
Mark Curry’s learning the hard way … Ford Broncos went out with O.J. Simpson – something Mother Nature had to pound into the comedian’s head … and his SUV. The “Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper” star fell victim to a huge tree falling over…
Monday, March 19, 2018
Mike MacDonald Dies; Stand-Up Comedian Was 63
Mike MacDonald, a popular stand-up comedian well known and respected throughout Canada, passed away on Saturday at Ottawa Heart Institute as a result of heart complications.
He was 63 years old.
MacDonald’s brother confirmed this sad piece of news to CTV News early on Sunday.
The passing has especially resonated in Montreal because MacDonald had performed at the Montreal-based Just For Laughs comedy festival more times than any other performer.
Tweeted this event from its official social media account:
“Saddened to hear of the passing of our dear friends and Canadian comedy legend Mike MacDonald.
“Over the years he has graced our stages more than any other comic and will be greatly missed.”
The son of a Royal Canadian Air Force officer, MacDonald was actually born in Metz, France.
He started his comedy career at the age of 24, moving to Toronto in order to perform at various venues once he quit his full-time job in order to focus on this industry for a living.
In the wake of MacDonald’s passing
Over the years, MacDonald was featured on such programs as Late Night with David Letterman and The Arsenio Hall Show, while also starring in three specials for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
They were: “Mike MacDonald; On Target,” “My House! My Rules!,” and “Happy As I Can Be.”
In 2013, MacDonald underwent liver transplant surgery after a hepatitis C diagnosis two years earlier progressed to the point of organ failure.
It is unknown at this time whether that condition contributed to his unexpected death over the weekend.
In the wake of MacDonald’s passing, numerous comedians and entertainers took to Twitter in order to mourn the hilarious star.
To wit…
Marc Maron: “Mike MacDonald died yesterday.He was the real deal. Comedy warrior. RIP.”
Jim Gaffigan: So sad to hear about Mike MacDonald. I had the pleasure of performing with Canadian comedy legend a couple times. Once at a [Just for Laughs] gala and recently when I performed in Ottawa…On both occasions he was pure class and funny as hell.”
Jeremy Hotz: “I am pained to inform you that my friend and comedy mentor Mike MacDonald has passed away. Mike was a ferociously funny man. We shared so many good times. Thanks for taking me under your wing way back in the day. You were a great comic. You did your country proud.”
Kathy Griffin: “RIP. Respect must be paid. Thank you for the laughs, Mike. Thank you for the work ethic and being a real deal comic influencer.”
We send our thoughts to the comic’s loved ones.
May Mike MacDonald rest in peace.
Monday, February 26, 2018
Ensa Cosby Dies; Daughter of Controversial Comedian Was 44
Ensa Cosby, the daughter of actor/comedian, Bill Cosby, was found dead in her Massachusetts home on Friday evening, multiple outlets have now confirmed.
She was 44 years old.
The cause of death is unknown at this time.
However, TMZ reports that Ensa suffered from a number of health issues, including a very serious kidney problem.
It is believed she was on the list for a transplant at the time of her passing.
Ensa made news last year when she issued a lengthy statement in support of her father, who has been accused of drugging and assaulting over 60 women.
The comedian’s rape trial ended in a mistrial last summer and the date for a new one has not yet been announced.
Cosby and all members of his family have maintained the star’s innocence ever since the first allegation came to light.
Ensa made her voice known in May of 2017, ahead of one of the Cosby Show alum’s court appearances.
This is what she wrote about her dad and the charges against him:
I am a very private person and have chosen to live my life quietly with my family. But for my child, my niece, my nephew, and my father, I cannot sit quietly anymore.
The accusations against my father have been one-sided from the beginning.
When he tried to defend himself, he was sued in civil court.
I’ve seen the accusations become more horrific and extreme with time, and I’ve witnessed my father’s reputation and legendary works be dismissed without any proof.
The statement continued as follows:
I strongly believe my father is innocent of the crimes alleged against him, and I believe that racism has played a big role in all aspects of this scandal…
My father has been publicly lynched in the media.
My family, my young daughter, my young niece and nephew have had to stand helplessly by and watch the double standards of pretending to protect the rights of some.
But ignoring the rights of others and exposing innocent children to such appalling accusations about someone they love dearly and who has been so loving and kind to them is beyond cruel.
Bill and his wife, Camille Cosby, are also the parents of Erika, 52, Erinn, 51, and Evin, 41.
Their son Ennis was murdered at the age of 27 in a botched robbery attempt in Los Angeles in 1997.
May Ensa Cosby rest in peace.
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Comedian Hannibal Buress Disorderly Intoxication Case Dismissed
Hannibal Buress is off the hook for his drunken arrest in Miami, courtesy of the First Amendment … TMZ has learned. During a hearing Thursday morning, prosecutors announced they were dismissing the case. You’ll recall … Hannibal had drunkenly…
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Comedian Steve Brown"s Onstage Attacker Arrested for Assault and Battery
The man who viciously attacked comedian Steve Brown onstage has been arrested … TMZ has learned. Marvin Toatley was arrested Wednesday in Columbia, South Carolina and booked on 3 counts of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature,…
Monday, January 22, 2018
Comedian Steve Brown Viciously Attacked During Set
Comic Steve Brown probably wishes he just got heckled Sunday night at a comedy club, because a disgruntled “fan” seemed gunning to kill him. Steve was doing a set at the Comedy House in Columbia, South Carolina when a guy in the audience jumped…
Saturday, January 13, 2018
Comedian Michael Blackson Escalates Beef with Kevin Hart During His Stand-Up
Michael Blackson’s taking his feud with Kevin Hart to another level … by doubling down on jokes about Kevin’s height and how he cheated on his pregnant wife. The comedian skewered Hart during a portion of his stand-up set at The Wilbur Theatre in…
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Rob Gronkowski: I"m a Comedian Now ... On Showtime!
Ladies and gentlemen, give it up for the comedic stylings … of Rob Gronkowski! The New England Patriots tight end — who’s dabbled in comedy before — is launching his own comedy special called, “Unsportsmanlike Comedy with Rob Gronkowski”…
Monday, December 4, 2017
"The Simpsons" Need to Give Apu Some Power Says Comedian Hari Kondabolu
Hank Azaria’s stereotypical Indian voice as ‘Simpsons’ character Apu isn’t the show’s biggest problem — it’s getting Apu some power … according to the comedian who’s challenging producers to make changes. Hari Kondabolu’s documentary, “The…
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Comedian Bobby Slayton Gets $150k in Wife"s Wrongful Death Suit
Bobby Slayton has cut a deal with the caretakers he believes are responsible for his wife’s death … according to new legal docs. We broke the story … “The Pitbull of Comedy” and his daughter, Natasha, sued a doctor and a nursing…
Friday, October 6, 2017
Comedian Ralphie May Dead at 45
Comedian Ralphie May has died at the age of 45. Ralphie’s stand-up comedy career took after he finished second on “Last Comic Standing” in 2003. Since then he’s had several televised comedy specials — mostly on Netflix and Comedy Central — and…
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Comedian King Keraun to Joel Osteen ... Helping Houston Ain"t About the Money
Comedian King Keraun’s not buying Joel Osteen’s explanation for closing his megachurch’s doors in Houston’s time of need … especially because Houston puts so much in his offering plates. Osteen’s Lakewood Church says flooded roads have…
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Comedian Jay Thomas Dead at 69 After Battling Cancer
Jay Thomas who starred in roles on “Murphy Brown,” “Cheers,” “Mork & Mindy” and “Ray Donovan” has died after battling cancer. Thomas’ agent, Don Buchwald, confirmed the news, saying, “Jay was one of a kind, never at a loss for words…
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Dick Gregory Dies; Iconic Comedian Was 84 Years Old
Dick Gregory, a legendary comic who was also well known for his work as a civil rights activist, died on Saturday in Washington D.C.
He was 84 years old.
Gregory had recently rescheduled an event in Atlanta due to a hospitalization, although the cause of his illness and his subsequent passing is unknown at this time.
“The family appreciates the outpouring of support and love, and respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time,” wrote son Christian Gregory on social media, adding:
“More details will be released over the next few days.”
While serving as a member of the military in the 1950s, Gregory started his career as a stand-up comedian.
He didn’t specialize in harmless, observational humor, however. Quite the opposite.
Gregory satirized segregation and racial injustice in his acts; he was arrested several times in the 1960s for joining civil rights rallies.
In 1961, he rose to prominence as the first black performer to perform at a white club after Hugh Hefner gave him a regular gig at the Playboy Club in Chicago.
He earned rave reviews at the time and eventually signed a three-year contract to serve as a headliner at the establishment.
Always with an eye on societal issues greater than his own career, Gregory was once invited to perform on The Tonight Show in the days of Jack Paar…
… refused unless he was able to have a seat on the couch.
“He taught us how to laugh,” wrote Reverend Jesse Jackson upon learning of Gregory’s passing. “He taught us how to fight.He taught us how to live.
“Dick Gregory was committed to justice.I miss him already. #RIP.”
A motivational speaker later in life, Gregory wrote several books, including “Murder in Memphis,” which analyzed the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
Also a writer – particularly respected for the documentary “Joe Louis: America’s Hero… Betrayed” – Gregory was ranked by Comedy Central as the 82nd best stand-up comic in history.
“Dick Gregory lived an amazing, revolutionary life. A groundbreaker in comedy and a voice for justice,” John Legend Tweeted as a tribute to the icon, while DL Hughley added:
“Heaven just got funnier.”
We send our condolences to the loved ones of Dick Gregory.
May he rest in peace.
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