Comedy legend Jeff Foxworthy brings fans behind the scenes in what he says may be his last stand-up special, now streaming on ...

A year ago, Lea’h Sampson felt like everything was crashing. Though she had been doing stand-up comedy for six years, she was hitting a wall. Her jokes weren’t getting her booked, even in local comedy ...

For Chanel Omari, turning 40 isn’t a midlife crisis, it’s a punchline. The stand-up comedian is ready to take center stage ...

T.I. officially steps fully into stand-up comedy with his first-ever special, Cheaper Than Therapy, continuing his evolution way past music. The special marks a milestone moment for Harris, who has ...

Six stand-up comics share the stories behind their Emmy eligible specials.

The comedy industry is undergoing a metamorphosis in 2024. Name-brand comedy venues are opening new locations, beloved local venues are being bought out by megacorporations, and ...

When you think of Black stand-up comedy, venues like the Apollo Amateur Night may come to mind. The greatest Black comedians have showcased comedic styles that range from raunchy to satiric to ...

Stand-up comedy is so much more than telling jokes with a microphone in hand. For seasoned masters of the art, it’s an exploration of everything right and wrong with humanity, all at once, from the ...

The Times recently spoke with six women who started stand-up comedy later in life. Their big takeaway: Stand-up comedy is a unique artform because anyone can do it as long as they’re funny. Performing ...