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filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against her “It Ends With Us” co-star and director Justin Baldoni last week. Berner, 33, joked about Lively being a “c–t” in “Torching 2024: A Roast of the Year,” a roast-style special hosted by Jeff Ross featuring comics bidding good riddance to 2024 “by throwing shade at the biggest moments of the past 12 months,” per Netflix. The former reality TV star-turned-comedian alluded to headlines about Lively, 37, that circulated around the time her movie “It Ends With Us” hit theaters, which largely centered on her rumored feud with Baldoni and painted her as a “mean girl.” “The word c–t was trending this year,” Berner said in a clip from the comedy special, adding, “I don’t think Blake Lively was that bad.” “Torching 2024” was recorded on Dec.

Jeff Dunham decided to mix things up.“It’s one of the highest paying nights and one of the worst nights to do a show,” the 62-year-old comic told the New York Post in an exclusive interview. “When I started doing theaters and arenas, I said ‘I’m going to change the rules a little bit and do my New Year’s Eve show in the afternoon.'”The famed comedian who does ventriloquism is sticking to that clever plan this year. He’ll be headlining at Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center on Tuesday, Dec.

Jamie Foxx is setting the record straight. In his new Netflix comedy special “Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…,” the 56-year-old addressed the online conspiracies that his near-death medical emergency was linked to Sean “Diddy” Combs.Talking about the April 2023 health scare, Foxx revealed that he had a “brain bleed that led to a stroke,” and he didn’t “remember” 20 days of his life.Foxx noted that some people alleged that Combs, 55, “was trying to kill me.” The online chatter expanded after Joe Rogan amplified the claims on a November episode of his podcast “The Joe Rogan Experience.”“The internet said Puffy was trying to kill me, that’s what the internet was saying. I know what you thinking, ‘Diddy?’ ” Foxx joked, adding, “Hell no, I left them parties early.

2023 health scare. The Oscar winner, 56, said that he had a “brain bleed that led to a stroke.”“April 11, I was having a bad headache, and I asked my boy for a Aspirin. I realized quickly that when you’re in a medical emergency, your boys don’t know what the f–k to do,” Foxx recalled.“Before I could get the Aspirin [clicks his fingers] I went out.

Matt Rife is going to have a lot more fans to choose from for his crowd work next year.The 29-year-old comic just announced he’s going to play arenas all over North America on his 2025 ‘Stay Golden Tour.’ That includes a stop at New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden on Saturday, July 19.“I’m so fkn excited to see y’all for even bigger and better shows!” Rife shared on Instagram. “Let’s have the night of our lives!”And while the stand-up’s star has risen exponentially over the past two years, he still isn’t above poking fun at himself as evidenced in this tongue in cheek NSFW promotional video where he pretends to snort cocaine, addresses the haters — yes, he masturbates to an angry Marc Maron tweet — and cracks wise about how he “broke a few hearts” on the road (one woman exits his hotel room as another enters).Want to see the freewheeling comic go off script live?You’re in luck.Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming Matt Rife shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale for the ‘Stay Golden Tour’ is Friday, Nov.

Dave Chappelle) hugs me and says ‘We should go on tour!'” four-time Grammy winner Killer Mike shared on Instagram.Starting Nov. 15, Chappelle’s tossed-off suggestion will become a reality when he and Killer Mike take off on their eight-show ‘Talkin’ That S— Tour.’The pair are slated to swoop into New York City’s The Theater at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, Nov.

Shane Gillis is going the arena route.The divisive stand-up comedian just announced he’s striking out on an international tour that will send him to venues all over the U.S., Canada, Ireland and England from January through June 2025.And, while the almost “SNL” cast member isn’t coming to the Big Apple, he will get close when he headlines at Albany’s MVP Arena on Friday, May 2 and Buffalo’s KeyBank Center on Saturday, May 3.This forthcoming run follows the 36-year-old’s brief foray into arena touring earlier this year; based on our findings, he played a number of sold-out venues that house NBA, NHL, WNBA and professional lacrosse teams in August, September and October.For those who don’t recall, Gillis initially made headlines after being hired and then quickly fired from “Saturday Night Live” in 2019 once racial slurs he made on his podcast were unearthed. In the intervening years, the Pennsylvania native has grown in popularity and become a symbol of regressive, “anti-woke” comedy.While he claims to have learned from his “offensive, hurtful, and unacceptable” on-air slurs, the Los Angeles Times reports that he continues to work cruel stereotypes into his material.Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming Shane Gillis shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale is Friday, Nov.

Dave Chappelle used to have a musical guest perform on “Chappelle’s Show.”As you may recall, Killer Mike — now of Run The Jewels — was one of those artists that shared the stage with the outspoken comic way back when.This November, the two will reunite for their seven-show ‘Still Talkin That S— Tour’ that will take them all over North America.That includes a stop at New York City’s The Theater at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, Nov. 21.According to a press release, ‘Still Talkin That S—‘ shows will feature a “fusion of music and comedy” and the co-headliners will perform a joint set at the same time.As of now, there’s no word on whether or not Killer Mike’s Run The Jewels bandmate El-P will drop in; it has been confirmed that he will be backed at all shows by his Mighty Midnight Revival Band that accompanied him on his past few solo albums though.Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming Dave Chappelle shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale for the newly announced dates is Friday, Oct.

Ricky Gervais from exploring the touchy subject on his ‘Mortality Tour,’ which will eventually be filmed for a Netflix special.“We’re all gonna die,” Gervais said in a statement. “May as well have a laugh about it.

her new and final Netflix special titled “For Your Approval,” telling fans that she’s embracing getting older.“I used to say that I didn’t care what other people thought of me,” she said in the special. “I realize now, looking back, that I said that at the height of my popularity.”“Hey, if I look older than when you saw me last it’s because I’m older than when you saw me last.

Chevy Chase is screening “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” at venues all over North America in November and December, Sarah Silverman has a massive stand-up tour already underway, Martin Short will take the stage with Steve Martin on their ‘Dukes of Funnytown Tour’ next month, Seth Meyers regularly co-headlines a residency at New York City’s Beacon Theatre with John Oliver and David Spade gigs all year long.Heck, even Will Ferrell‘s DJ’ing a show with Swedish House Mafia in Chicago this October.Plus, former writer Simon Rich is putting on “All In,” a Broadway play based on his short stories, starring John Mulaney, Fred Armisen, Jimmy Fallon, Aidy Bryant, Chloe Fineman, Tim Meadows and more this December.Don’t forget the rumored, star-studded Feb. 16 Radio City SNL extravaganza, either.That’s just the tip of the iceberg, too.If it’s always been your dream to catch an “SNL” hero of yours in person — regardless of which era is your favorite — here’s how you can see 39 of the 167 “SNL” alum live from wherever you may be this year and next including a Senator (Al Franken) and an Oscar winner (Robert Downey Jr.).To keep things organized, cast members are listed chronologically from when they started their tenure on the show.Screening “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” from Nov. 22 through Dec. 29Touring Oct. 10 through Feb. 3, 2025One Christmas show with Judith Owens on Dec. 17Touring with Steve Martin from Oct. 4 through Nov. 16Acting in “McNeal” on Broadway from Sept. 27 through Nov. 24One show on Oct. 4Touring from Oct. 25 through Dec. 21Touring from Sept. 27 through April 6, 2025Touring from Sept. 27 through April 12, 2025Touring from Sept. 27 through Nov. 23; co-headlining with Nikki Glaser on select datesTouri

her new and last comedy special, “For Your Approval,” which dropped on Netflix Tuesday.DeGeneres said she only received the diagnoses after she left her long-running daytime talk show following a spate of allegations surfaced in 2020, accusing the comedian of running a toxic workplace.The star learned she has “full on osteoporosis” — a disease that causes bones to become weak and more likely to fracture — after she took a “stupid bone density test.”“I don’t even know how I’m standing up right now,” DeGeneres joked. “I’m like a human sandcastle.

Sebastian Maniscalco just completed his five-day run at Madison Square Garden as part of his ongoing “It Ain’t Right” tour — and we already miss him.As an authentic fan (and just as authentic Italian), seeing Sebastian live at NYC’s premier entertainment destination was appointment viewing. Thankfully, the wily observational comic lived up to my impossibly high expectations.“I feel like I’m with 17,000 of my friends when I’m back in New York,” Maniscalco shared with the sold-out stadium at the end of his Sept.

about her scandal in her upcoming Netflix special.The newly released trailer for “Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval,” was just released, showcasing the comedian addressing her being “kicked out of showbusiness.”“The ‘be kind’ girl wasn’t kind, that was the headline,” DeGeneres says. “Here’s the problem: I am a comedian who got a talk show, and I ended the show every day by saying, ‘Be kind to one another.’ Had I ended my show by saying, ‘Go f—k yourselves,’ people would’ve been pleasantly surprised to find out I’m kind.”DeGeneres’ show was rocked by accusations of being a toxic workplace, as well as allegations of sexually inappropriate behavior by ousted producers.One producer had also reportedly been at the heart of the complaints of poor workplace culture.The headlines damaged her reputation as “the be kind girl,” leading her to announce the end of her show in 2021 and apologize to staff.

gravy) lovers, “old-school Italians,” and stand-up comedy fans.Sebastian Maniscalco just announced he’s extending his ongoing ‘It Ain’t Right’ tour into 2025 with new dates at arenas all over North America.On the second leg of the nationwide run, the 51-year-old comic will swing into Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on March 7, Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center on March 8 and Belmont Park, NY’s UBS Arena on March 15.This year, he’s slated to play five (!) back-to-back shows at New York City’s Madison Square Garden from Sept. 18-22 — which gives him the title for the venue’s most consecutive performances and most shows ever performed by a comedian — and then drop into Albany’s MVP Arena on Oct.

told People of the fractured relationship she had with her mother. “It was very painful. It was very hard.”Joan told People in 1993 that Melissa blamed her when Edgar Rosenberg, her husband of 22 years, took his own life by overdosing on prescription pills after suffering from clinical depression since he had a heart attack in 1984, according to the magazine.

Steve Martin and Martin Short will launch their fall 2024 ‘Dukes of Funnytown Tour.’Midway through the brief 12-show run, the punchline-wielding pair — who have been touring together since 2015 — are scheduled to drop into Brookville, NY’s Tilles Center Concert Hall on Saturday, Oct. 19.At all shows, fans can expect to see the “Three Amigos” players roast each other and deliver jokes “at a rapid-fire pace with little setup and big punchlines (that) mock Hollywood and the fickle nature of celebrity” according to a press release.If this sounds like the show for you, tickets are available for all upcoming ‘Dukes of Funnytown’ gigs.Prices start at $53 before feeson Vivid Seats at the time of publication.Other shows have seats starting anywhere from $77 to $462 before fees.Need to see “The Jerk” and Jiminy Glick (who might be dating Meryl Streep) live?Don’t slow your scroll just yet.Our team has everything you need to know and more about the fall 2024 ‘Dukes of Funnytown Tour’ below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues, and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Steve Martin and Martin Short are currently back at it on their ongoing ‘Dukes of Funnytown Tour.’Now, we can add clever comic turned “Silicon Valley” character actor turned “Big Sick” leading man turned jacked Marvel superstar Kumail Nanjiani to that list.From September through December, the 46-year-old “Welcome To Chippendales” star will tour all over North America on his first stand-up tour in a decade, which he’s dubbed the ‘Doing This Again Tour.’And, while he doesn’t currently have any NYC gigs lined up — Nanjiani cut his teeth in the Big Apple in the late aughts —he will get close when he performs at Philadelphia’s The Fillmore on Saturday, Sept. 21.“Check out my first hour of standup comedy in a decade,” Nanjiani shared on Instagram.

19 million TikTok followers, an ongoing world tour, and two Netflix specials. His second special, “Matt Rife: Lucid – A Crowd Work Special,” is now streaming and will be out on Tuesday. Filmed at The Comedy Zone in Charlotte, North Carolina, it’s the platform’s first-ever crowd work special (when a comedian directly interacts with the audience, riffing off of jokes with them in real-time).

Hannah Gadsby doesn’t keep their very public promises.If you may recall, the conceit of the 46-year-old comedian’s 2018 Netflix special “Nanette” is that thy’e quitting stand-up comedy.Thankfully, they didn’t make good on their word.In the years since, Gadsby has released a pair of subsequent specials — 2019’s “Douglas” and 2023’s “Something Special” — and will soon hit the road to promote their forthcoming special ‘Woof!’New York-based fans are in luck, too.The 15-show run includes six (!) back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back gigs at NYC’s Abrons Arts Center.“This is my best ever show,” Gadsby said in a statement. “Hands down.

“Burn the Boats,” premiered Saturday night and is filled with jokes about the transgender community, the COVID-19 vaccine and more.Rogan, who has previously made headlines for some of his controversial views that he’s discussed on his popular podcast, said during the standup show that America has become too accepting of trans people.“I just want to be real clear. I believe in trans people,” he said. “Because I think the world is strange and nature is strange, and nature can throw you a curveball and you believe you’re in the wrong body.