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The Real Ones: Black Comedians & Writers Who Actually Shaped Comedy This Year

While Variety played the diversity version of “Where’s Waldo,” we did what needed to be done. From Emmy winners to viral disruptors, here are the Black comedic voices keeping the culture clever, cutting, and undeniably funny — no tokenism required.
07/18/2025

Interview: Sam Jay Talks About Her First Job Before Comedy Stardom, Her Process of Creating Jokes On Stage, And More

The comedian has a comedy special on HBO called ‘Salute Me Or Shoot Me’ out now.
10/05/2023

Druski Launches 4Lifers Sports Agency

The comedian’s first signee is University of Florida standout Princely Umanmielen.
08/18/2023

Known for her breakout appearance on “America’s Got Talent,” the New York native describes life on the road as a comedian.
08/14/2023

Marlon Wayans Feels Films Like ‘White Chicks’ Are Needed But Likely Won’t Fly

The actor feels that in today’s climate the comedy would get censored.
10/26/2022

‘That Girl Lay Lay’ Creator: David A. Arnold Dead At 54

He also wrote for several comedy series including ‘Tyler Perry’s House of Payne,’ ‘Meet The Browns,’ ‘The Rickey Smiley Show’ and ‘Raising Whitley.’
09/08/2022
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Twitter Divided After Comedy Club Cancels Dave Chappelle's Appearance

He's still going to get his bag at another theater.
07/22/2022

Twitter Divided After Comedy Club Cancels Dave Chappelle's Appearance

Dave Chappelle is still going to get his bag at another theater.
07/21/2022
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Steve Harvey Reveals The Names On His Mount Rushmore of Comedians

Harvey also paid homage to Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy.
07/13/2022

‘No Words’: Bill Bellamy Claims Family Feud Prevented Him From Attending Dad’s Memorial Service

“There are no words to express how disappointed I am to not be a part of laying my father to rest,” he said.
06/25/2022
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Dave Chappelle And Chris Rock To Headline New Comedy Show

Tickets will be available for purchase on June 10.
06/09/2022