6 standout stand-up specials to keep an eye on in this year’s Emmy race

When Okatsuka thinks about the fans who call her “mother,” the bowl-haired stand-up submits that they would be better off ...

Nate Bargatze reveals his future stand-up comedy plans

Nate Bargatze tells USA TODAY's Brian Truitt all about his future stand-up comedy plans while discussing his newest film, ...
Us Weekly

Stand-Up Comedian Chanel Omari Talks About Taping 1st Live Special: ‘It’s a Full Circle Moment’ (Exclusive)

Chanel Omari chats with exclusively with Us Weekly about her first-ever comedy special ‘40 Is the New 20’, missing reality TV ...
ABC4 Utah

Olivia Jaramillo on Utah Pride Month, reality TV, and a new stand-up comedy career

Introducing a new streaming franchise through ABC4 and Good Things Utah, it’s Spill the Tea with Deena Marie! A fun, fresh, ...

Bill Maher confirms that he quit stand-up comedy: 'I'm out'

After decades as one of comedy's most recognizable voices, Bill Maher says he's stepping away from stand-up comedy for good. The Real Time host gave his reasons, confirming what he promised to do last ...
Us Weekly

Nate Bargatze Reveals Why He Quit Drinking, Stayed ‘Clean’ in Comedy and Nearly Passed on Hollywood (Exclusive)

Nate Bargatze talks exclusively to Us Weekly about his new film 'The Breadwinner,' his 20-year marriage and staying in his ...

Director-actor Jack Neo to stage debut stand-up comedy show on June 20

The 66-year-old local film-maker will stage his Jack Neo Talk Show 2026 at Marina Bay Sands. Read more at straitstimes.com.
WHYY

The state of stand-up comedy

With ticket sales tripling in the last decade, stand-up comedy is booming. But not all comics are feeling a tailwind. New comics are under pressure to adapt their work to social media. And those who ...