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Terrence Howard Kevin Hart"s Homophobic Jokes ... All Part of Comedy

Pete Davidson Cancels Comedy Gig in Wake of Split with Ariana Grande

Pete Davidson is doing everything in his power to keep a low profile after the collapse of his relationship with Ariana Grande.  Davidson was set to headline Wednesday at Temple University’s event, “Comedy Night Live.” In a statement for the…

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Louis C.K. Looking Happy and Chill, Laughs About Comedy Cellar Comeback

Louis C.K. couldn’t look more relaxed and chill than he did Thursday in New York City as he laughed it up with a friend. Louis and his friend were strolling when our photog asked him about his recent comeback gig at the famed Comedy Cellar in NY’s…

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Louis C.K. Gets Huge Applause During Return to Comedy Cellar

Louis C.K. ruffled feathers with his last surprise set in NYC — some audience members called his appearance an “ambush” — but Sunday night the crowd showed him nothin’ but love. Louis was introduced at the famed Comedy Cellar in Greenwich…

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Louis C.K. is Welcome Back at More Popular Comedy Clubs in NYC

Louis C.K.’s surprise return to stand-up — to the delight of some and dismay of others — has full support from some very important people in the comedy world … the guys running the clubs. TMZ’s learned several comedy hot spots in NYC would…

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LeBron Sells Comedy Flick to Paramount, In Talks for Starring Role

LeBron James is already making moves in Hollywood — the newest Lakers star just sold a movie project to Paramount Players … and he’s making a play for the starring role.   The project is a comedy movie, according to Variety … which…

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Ken Jeong Helps Woman Who Suffered Seizure Duing His Comedy Show

Ken Jeong often plays a doctor on TV, but his real-life medical training helped out tremendously when a woman suffered a seizure during his live show … TMZ has learned. Ken was doing a comedy set at Stand Up Live Saturday night in Phoenix,…

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Comedy Store Owner Mitzi Shore Dead at 87

Comedy Store founder and owner Mitzi Shore has died … TMZ has learned. Mitzi, the mother of Pauly Shore, died in L.A. Wednesday morning after battling Parkinson’s Disease for years. Mitzi’s Comedy Store was the launching pad for some of the…

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Kevin Hart Reveals Who Paid for Comedy Power Dinner, Says It"s About Time

Kevin Hart says he’s got a foolproof plan to avoid picking up the check at epic dinners like the one he had with Eddie Murphy and Dave Chappelle — and he also revealed who DID pay. We got Kev Tuesday leaving the gym in Encino, and had to…

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Bill Cosby Tells Jokes to Older Crowd in First Comedy Show Since Trial

Bill Cosby is back to doing stand-up (or sit-down) for the first time since his sexual assault trial last summer … and his crowd and venue has certainly changed. Cosby’s performing a live comedy set Monday at the LaRose Jazz Club in Philly…

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Kathy Griffin Wants Her Comedy Act, Trump Beheading Out of Neighbor War

Kathy Griffin’s drawing a line in her court battle with her neighbor … and it has to do with the infamous Trump beheading image. Kathy filed docs in the ongoing war with Jeffrey Mezger, asking the court to block him from dragging her comedy act…

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"Last Comic Standing" Winner Iliza Shlesinger Sued for Banning Men at Comedy Show

“Last Comic Standing” winner Iliza Shlesinger waged a war on men when she banned them from her comedy show … and one man is now waging legal war against her, comparing his fight to the Civil Rights movement. George St. George is suing…

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Blake Griffin Crushes Comedy Show, But All Eyes on Kendall Jenner

Blake Griffin lit it up at his comedy event last night in Hollywood … but rumored GF Kendall Jenner kinda stole the show — even though she never got on stage. Blake — bad knee and all — toughed it out to raise funny money at “Comedy…

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Russell Simmons" Staff and Crew at "All Def Comedy Live" Have His Back

Russell Simmons production company held an emergency meeting hours after he stepped down amid sexual assault allegations, because his move came at the worst possible time. Sources at Simmons’ All Def Digital tell us staffers were called…

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Netflix Backs Out of Louis C.K. Comedy Special

Louis C.K.’s second stand-up special with Netflix has been canceled in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations … TMZ has learned. A Netflix spokesperson tells us … “The allegations made by several women in the New York Times about Louis C.K.’s…

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Netflix Backs Out of Louis C.K. Comedy Special

Louis C.K.’s second stand-up special with Netflix has been canceled in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations … TMZ has learned. A Netflix spokesperson tells us … “The allegations made by several women in the New York Times about Louis C.K.’s…

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Artie Lange Hospitalized for High Blood Sugar, Cancels Comedy Show

Artie Lange never made it to his show in Ohio this weekend — but ya can’t blame the guy … he stayed grounded on doctor’s orders.  Sources close to Artie tell TMZ … he wasn’t feeling well Saturday ahead of his comedy show in Akron, Ohio…

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Kevin Hart Addresses Cheating in Comedy Show, "I"m Going to be a Better Man"

Kevin Hart addressed the swirl of news over his sex tape/extortion/cheating case by telling an audience during a stand up routine, “I’m going to be a better man.” Kevin performed in Atlanta Saturday night and began his set by saying, “We got a lot…

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TV Star Salaries: Which Comedy Stars Make The Most?

There are a lot of comedies on the air in this peak TV era, but some stars are naturally funny. 

It comes as no surprise that they"re laughing all the way to the bank.

Thanks to Variety, we have estimated earnings for them. 

Have a look below…

1. Kaley Cuoco

The Big Bang Theory may be getting long in the tooth, but Kaley Cuoco is still earning a sweet $ 900,000 per episode.

2. Johnny Galecki

Galecki stars on The Big Bang Theory and makes an eye-popping $ 900,000 per episode.

3. Simon Helberg

Helberg makes $ 900,000 per episode of The Big Bang Theory.

4. Kunal Nayyar

Kunal laughs all the way to the bank with $ 900,000 per episode.

5. Jim Parsons

Jim makes a high $ 900,000 per episode of The Big Bang Theory.

6. Dwayne Johnson

The Rock makes an astounding $ 650,000 for HBO’s Ballers.

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Jerry Lewis Dies; Comedy Legend Was 91

Jerry Lewis, the comedy icon who entertained generations of fans over the course of his nearly 70-year career, has passed away at the age of 91.

According to a statement issued by his family, Lewis passed away at his home in Las Vegas this morning.

The comic had reportedly been battling various health ailments and was surrounded by loved ones at the time of his passing.

Lewis rose to fame in the early ’50s as one half of the wildly popular comedy duo he formed with Dean Martin.

Together, Martin and Lewis went from a touring nightclub act to a dominant force at the box office.

The duo reigned supreme as the top draw in theaters from 1950-56.

After a bitter breakup with Martin, Lewis proved equally popular as a solo performer, starring in such comedy classics as The Bellboy and The Nutty Professor.

Despite his status as a legend in the world of comedy, those closest to Lewis say he considered his humanitarian work to be his greatest legacy.

Chairman of the Muscular Dystrophy Association from 1955 until 2011, Lewis helped raise over $ 2.5 billion for the organization.

In 1977, he was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts.

Though his popularity in the U.S. peaked in the early ’60s, Lewis remained a widely beloved and highly influential figure in Europe, winning best director awards at eight international film competitions.

Lewis’ films were championed by French New Wave directors such as Jean-Luc Godard and Francoise Truffaut, and he was awarded the French Legion of Honor in 2009.

Lewis was battled a number of life-threatening ailments over the years, undergoing open-heart surgery in 1983, surgery for prostate cancer in 1992, treatment for a debilitating dependence on prescription drugs in 2003, and suffering a heart attack in 2006

In his final years, he fought pulmonary fibrosis, a condition that drained him of his trademark manic energy and caused severe swelling throughout his body.

Lewis became the number one trending topic on Twitter within minutes of the news of his death going public.

Fans, friends, and fellow comics all paid heartfelt tribute to the comic and his work, with many thanking him for the decades of laughs and immeasurable influence.

Lewis wed singer Patti Palmer at the age of 18 after just ten days of dating.

They remained married for 38 years and had six children together.

In 1983, Lewis married his second, SanDee Pitnick.

The couple adopted a daughter and remained together until Lewis’ death.

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