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Amy Schumer Is First Woman to Make Forbes’ Top 10 Highest Earning Comedians List, Kevin Hart Scores Top Spot

Score two for diversity.

Kevin Hart was far and away the top earning comedian by pulling in $87.5 million and Schumer cracks into what is pretty much exclusively a boys club (no mention of Joan Rivers through the years seems odd) with $17 million.

Also, it’s nice to see Dave Chappelle and Jim Gaffigan on the list as that would suggest that this top 10 list isn’t getting more balanced with comedians that are oft-appreciated for their craft.

Yondr Might Have Phone Free Live Comedy Figured Out

December 3, 2015

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Hannibal Buress has used it successfully and Dave Chappelle is getting set to put Yondr to use in his next show.

All Yondr utilizes is a pouch that locks your phone away while you’re in the showroom of whatever venue you’re at, then unlocks if you step out to the lobby to make a call, send a text message, etc. It seems like a beautifully simple solution to a constant problem that has plagued not only live comedy, but live music, movie screenings, etc. We’ll have to see how it plays out in the next few big time shows, but we won’t be surprised if these pouches keep showing up at more live show venues.

We wonder if that’s going to cause certain folks to carry a decoy phone or figure some way to sneak something else the records video or takes pictures into a show. Even if they do, it’ll be pretty obvious who is doing so at a show if no one else is taking pictures or recording anything.

Hopefully, this sort of technology won’t find its way into political events, rallies, dinners, speeches, etc.

The Line-Up For JFL Montreal 2015 Is The Big Alignment of Comedy Stars Per Usual

May 6, 2015

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Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Mike Myers, Neil Patrick Harris,  Trevor Noah, Jane Lynch, Bill Burr, Patton Oswalt, “Weird Al” Outdoors, Chris Hardwick, Jason Reitman and Ellie Kemper…

…T.J. Miller, Chris D’Elia,  Jerrod Carmichael, Sebastian Maniscalco, Reggie Watts, Natasha Leggero, Danny Bhoy, Margaret Cho, J.B. Smoove, Pete Holmes, Rob Schneider, Mike Ward, Rachid Badouri, Gilbert Gottfried, Jimmy Carr, Sarah Millican, Russell Howard, Tom Papa, Omid Djalili, Janeane Garofalo, Harland Williams, Colin Jost, Kurt Braunohler, Wyatt Cenac, Eric Andre, Kyle Kinane, Brian Posehn, Ari Shaffir, Pete Davidson, Gina Yashere, Ahmed Ahmed, Frank Spadone, Ronny Chieng, Dan Naturman, Artie Lange, Ian Edwards, Rod Man, Eddie Pepitone, Brent Morin, Andy Kindler, Hasan Minhaj, Mike Wilmot, Tiffany Haddish, Rhys Darby,  Jen Kirkman, Alonzo Bodden, Debra DiGiovanni, Orny Adams, Chris Gethard, Josh Adam Meyers, Duncan Trussell, Dana Gould, Moshe Kasher, Tom Segura, Jake and Amir, and Sabrina Jalees are all coming to Montreal for The Just For Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival.

You can take a moment to take all of that line-up of the world’s biggest comedy stars, which doesn’t even include all the comedians selected for JFL’s New Faces.

In addition to this, Neil Patrick Harris will be hosting a gala as well as Dave Chappelle, Mike Myers, Patton Oswalt, Armando Iannucci, Ellie Kemper, and Kevin Hart all being honored with an award from the festival.

So, make your July set in Montreal as the festival runs from Jul. 8th-28th and get your passes for this year’s JFL Montreal here.

So, Tickets For a Nationwide Dave Chappelle Are Now on Sale

March 14, 2015

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Well, you should check your calendar from Mar. 18th through Apr. 24th if you live anywhere between Santa Barbara, CA and Miami Beach, FL right now.

That’s right. Dave Chappelle is going on tour without any extra fills are attaching himself to a big traveling festival. Over the next month, he’ll be stopping through California, Texas, Arizona, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Michigan for, thus far, 32 dates.

You can go get your tickets here.

Gallery 1988’s Latest “Is Thing On?” Art Exhibition Now on Sale Online

February 23, 2015

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Need art inspired by the comedy of Zach Galifianakis (depicted above by Ashton Gallagher), Broad City, Louis C.K., Larry David, Reggie Watts, Paul F. Tompkins, Ron Funches, Dave Chappelle as Prince, The Flight of The Conchords, Mitch Hedberg, and way more.?

Well, look no further than the fourth edition of Gallery 1988’s Is Thing Thing On? art tribute to comedy. Dozens of fine works are on sale and online here, though we would say that you should go now as they’re all selling out fast.

Watch JFL Gala Clips of Jon Stewart, Mitch Hedberg, Chris Rock, Bill Hicks, and More

September 22, 2014

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That YouTube channel that Just For Laughs was launching with unseen stand-up clips from so many of the greats like Bill Hicks, Mitch Hedberg, Chris Rock, Louis CK, and more is finally here.

Watch the likes of Jon Stewart doing stand-up from 1992 or Chris Rock from 1987 or Hicks from 1990 or Chappelle from 2000 or Bill Burr from 2004 or CK from 2003 or Hedberg from 1998.

You’re likely to get hooked on this and just know that there’s more on the way.

Just For Laughs Launching YouTube Channel With Their Largely Never-Before-Seen Archives

September 17, 2014

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(via Variety)

The Just For Laughs brand has been one for the biggest comedy festivals in the world for quite some time. In their tenure of their festivals, so many of the big names you know and love nowadays performed on what was likely the biggest stage they’ve ever performed comedy on up until that point.

So, JFL thought it might be prudent to share some of their archives with the rest of us.

Thus, 500 hours of clips will be uploaded to a YouTube channel that’s being created with the help of Maker Studios, much of which hasn’t ever been seen outside of the festival. Clips will include performances from Dave Chappelle, Bill Hicks, Bill Burr, Louis CK, Mitch Hedberg, Jon Stewart, Chris Rock, and way more.

When that starts, prepare for another thing to binge watch.

Dave Chappelle Stops By The Tonight Show

June 14, 2014

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As you were probably hoping leading up to Dave’s return to Radio City Music Hall, Dave Chappelle is making the rounds on late night and having a good ol’ time.

Watch Dave talk how he deals with Twitter impostors and how he met The Roots and Kanye West for the first time.

Dave Chappelle Sets The Record Straight on Chappelle’s Show on Letterman

June 11, 2014

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Before his big return at Radio CIty Music Hall, Dave Chappelle made a return to TV after years of avoiding the spotlight when he appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman last night.

Of course, Dave and Dave talked about Chappelle’s Show and the circumstances of Dave’s leave of absence. Watch Dave clear things up, sort of, here.

Dave Chappelle Expands His Run at Radio City Music Hall Now With Musical Guests

May 28, 2014

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Dave Chappelle Expands His Run at Radio City Music Hall Now With Musical Guests

When Dave Chappelle returns to the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he’s making it even a bigger deal than it already is. The initial dates are already sold out, but he’s added a few more dates as well as musical guests including Janelle Monae, The Roots, Erykah Badu, and more.

So, in addition to all of this, this run will also be an anniversary celebration of sorts for Dave Chappelle’s Block Party. Fortunately, you’ll have a chance to get tickets for these shows next week.

Dave Chappelle to Play Radio City Music Hall

March 28, 2014

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Dave Chappelle to Play Radio City Music Hall

For any of those worried about another lengthy hiatus from Dave Chappelle doing stand up after his run during last summer’s Oddball Comedy Festival Tour, Dave Chappelle is about to play NYC’s Radio City Music Hall on Jun. 6th.

As this will be Radio City Music Hall and it’s not the NFL Draft, we’d assume there would be no issue in taping his set or general obnoxiousness.

Chris Rock Stops by Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell

September 11, 2013

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Chris Rock sat down with W. Kamau Bell at Totally Biased, the show he produces, and waxes comedic on The Butler, getting pulled over with Jerry Seinfeld on Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, and, oh yeah, still possibly going on tour with Dave Chappelle next year.

Watch the interview here.

The Cover of Prince’s New Single Comes Straight From a Chappelle’s Show Sketch

August 19, 2013

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The Cover of Prince’s New Single Comes Straight From a Chappelle’s Show Sketch

We can’t help but think that Dave Chappelle or someone close to him had to ask, “Wouldn’t it be great if we do this sketch of Prince and then he puts it on an album cover?”

Well, if that’s true, then that dream just became reality with the cover of Prince’s latest single, “Breakfast Can Wait”.

More Dates Added to Funny or Die’s Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival/Tour

July 15, 2013

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In this promo, Brody Stevens gives you a tour of what’s going to happen at Funny or Die’s mega comedy festival/tour Oddball, which does have Dave Chappelle and Flight of the Conchords, but also has Kristen Schaal, Jim Jefferies, John Mulaney, Hannibal Buress, as well as Brody Stevens as the second stage host, and much more.

Honestly, this might be one of the biggest comedy tours in recent memory so don’t miss out if you get a chance to see it (tickets are on sale now by the way).

Dave Chappelle Set to Perform at Just For Laughs Montreal

July 13, 2013

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Dave Chappelle seems to be taking all the steps to making a comeback. After mysteriously dropping in for hours at a time at various comedy clubs around the country, he’s going on tour with Funny or Die and now is playing at one of the world’s biggest comedy festivals at Just For Laughs Montreal.

Maybe him and Chris Rock will actually end up going on tour together like they’ve being loosely talking about?

Funny or Die’s Oddball Comedy and Curiosity Festival Tour Tickets Are Now on Sale

June 21, 2013

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Funny or Die’s Oddball Comedy and Curiosity Festival Tour Tickets Are Now on Sale

From Irvine, CA to Camden, NJ, you can now get tickets for Funny or Die’s comedy festival/tour Oddball, which, in case you didn’t know, is more than just Dave Chappelle going back on tour (there’s Kristen Schaal, Jim Jefferies, Hannibal Buress, Flight of the Conchords, John Mulaney, and more).

Dave Chappelle & Flight of the Conchords Headlining Funny or Die’s Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival

June 17, 2013

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Funny or Die expanded their empire by making a feature this year and it will extend it even further by putting on a comedy festival tour. The Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival is touring 13 different cities around the U.S. (Denver, Phoenix, Houston, Pittsburgh, and more) with the likes of Dave Chappelle, who you can finally see not dropping in, Flight of the Conchords, Hannibal Buress, Kristen Schaal, and much more.

Oddball will be starting in August going through September and tickets go on sale this Friday 10AM PST. Watch the bitchin’ announcement video a la a monster truck rally TV spot here.

Morning Debriefing 6/18/11

1) MAD MAGAZINE HAS A BLOG!!!

2) Curtiss Angel-Criss Angel’s Cousin Part 2 (Here’s Part 1 where he still believes in magic) NOTE: Follow anything Andre Hyland does. We’re not kidding.

3) My favorite picture of the week with Ron Lynch and Craig Anton…

4) Everyone is saying that the 30 Minutes or Less Red Band Trailer is giving away too much? Well, at least they’re giving away that it might be worth watching:

EMBED-30 Minutes or Less – Watch more free videos

5) This week’s “Tip of the Hat” goes to Sean Patton. Look for the article/profile coming soon.

6) Favorite Season 1 Recap of Comedy Show of the Week: The Good Luck Show!

Good Luck Show, Season 1 RECAP! from Charlie watkins on Vimeo.

7) Bill Hicks Tribute by Paul Provenza, Colin Hanks, Richard Linklater, Keith Olberman, and more!!!

8) The Ultimate Free & Cheap LA Comedy List 6/19-6/25. Thanks Wisepix.

9) Will Dave Chappelle Ever Really Make a Comeback? [via Punchline Magazine]

10) ON THE HORIZON
Comedy Revolver @ Hollywood Improv Lab Tues. Jun. 21st 10PM $5
This Is Not Happening @ Hollywood Improv Thurs. Jun. 23rd 8PM $5/2 item min.
Kyle Kinane @ Hollywood Improv Fri. July 1st 8PM $18/2 item min.
Jack Follman: Recipe for Disaster Comedy @ Cafe Muse Sat. July 9th 9:30PM FREE

11) COMEDY CRAWL
It’s A Long Way Down 8PM FREE
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10
Brian Posehn @ Hollywood Improv 8PM/10PM $20/2 item min.
Re-Animator @ Steve Allen Theater 8PM $30
Jimmy Dore @ Flappers Burbank 8PM/10PM $17/2 item min.
The Anytime Show w/Dominic Dierkes @ Underground Annex Theater 8PM $5
Pod F. Tompkast LIVE! @ Largo at the Coronet Theater 8:30PM $25
Little Dick Sports @ Hop Louie 9PM FREE
Gelmania @ UCB Theatre 10PM $10 (stand by only)
Magic Bag @ Underground Annex Theater 10PM $5
Tournament of Nerds @ UCB Theatre MIDNIGHT $5 (stand by only)
The Tomorrow Show @ Steve Allen Theater MIDNIGHT $8

12) OPEN MIC RUN
SPOT CAFE 4455 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA/Starts 2PM/feedback given at end
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM/$4 min./first come, first served
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/5PM to 11PM/$5 min./multiple sets allowed/coffee & water provided
WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATER 1323-A 3rd St. Promenade, Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd and 4th St.)/Sign-up (lottery) 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/no purchase necessary/4 min.

13) Saw a “comic” point out noises instead of telling jokes or do ANYTHING because apparently we weren’t on board with his weirdness, which he didn’t approve of, and then cut and run right after his set. If he was trying to make sure that people won’t come to his shows where his name is on the bill, he’s doing a damn good job.

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Morning Debriefing 6/16/11

1) Rooftop Comedy’s Silver Nails 2011: The Best in Underground Comedy features some names that need to be known. Among them, Karl Hess, Ron Funches, Emily Heller, Beth Stelling, Andy Sanford, and more!!! Pick it up now.

2) New episode of Compatish-a game show’s game show with special guest Kyle Kinane!!!

3) Tonight on the small screen: Kyle Kinane on Conan 11PM TBS and Larry David on the Tonight Show NBC 11:35PM. Great stand-up and what is sure to be an interview to remember…

4) Can’t wait for Al Yankovic’s Alpocalypse? Don’t.

5) One of LA’s best comedy shows Holy Fuck is now EVERY TUESDAY!!! Starting July 5th, you’ll be at the Downtown Independent Theater at 9PM. Trust me, you will.

6) Jimmy Pardo in Time Out New York

7) Dave Chappelle Might Have a New Show. (Yes, we already posted this, but we think deserves a second mention, don’t you?) [via theDaily]

8) The FYF Fest in Downtown LA has “stand-up comedy”!!!

9) Crying in Public w/Casey Wilson, June Diane Raphael, Josh Fadem, Drew Droege, Eddie Pepitone, Kulap Vilaysack, Paul Rust, Kate Comer, Sean Conroy, Morgan Walsh, Ryan Perez, Tig Notaro, and whole bunch more funny folks just bawling out in the open. Trust us, I know it sounds sad (or maybe it doesn’t and you have a dark sense of humor like we do), but either way you’ll laugh.

Crying in Public from Casey Wilson

10) Channel 101, one of the best short film competitions ever, is in the news (beyond here, that is)!!! Check out articles at Turnstyle and NPR.

11) Whether you’re aware of it or not, Futurama’s almost back on the air and good as ever. Have doubts? Check out the clip below.

12) ON THE HORIZON
Andrés Du Bouchet’s Center for the Performing Arts @ Bootleg Theater June 29th 8PM $8

13) COMEDY CRAWL
Toby Huss Boozebag Revue @ The Fedora Room 7PM $15
The Super Serious Show @ Smashbox Studios 7PM $15
Thai Rivera Album Release @ Ontario Improv 8PM $15/2 item min.
An Intimate Evening with Jeff Garlin @ The Comedy Store Belly Room 8PM $5/2 item min.
Jackie & Judy: Looking For Good Dick @ UCB Theatre 8PM $5 (stand by only)
Comedy 90210 @ Roxbury Cafe 8PM $5
Comedy Speakeasy @ the Loft 8PM FREE
Cookin’ With Gas @ Groundlings 8PM $18
Sarah Silverman & Friends @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $25
The Josh & Josh Show @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE
The Chicken & The Fetus @ Westside Comedy Theater 9PM $8
School Night @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Comedy Slice @ Hollywood Improv Lab 10PM $5
Live! at Carnegie Hall @ Hollywood Hotel 10PM FREE
The 11th Hour Show @ ArtWorks Theatre 11PM FREE

14) OPEN MIC RUN
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA 6PM/$4 minimum/first come, first served
ZAPATA VIVE 101 S. First Ave., Arcadia, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/20 spots available/5 min.
COFEE BEAN 16101 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA, Suite 180/Starts 7PM/mixed mic/no purchase necessary
SANDWICH SPOT 3101 Ocean Park Ave., Santa Monica, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/first come, first served
CAFE ON 2ND 7 S. 2nd St., Alhambra, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/first come, first served/10 min.
CAFE UNURBAN 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 9PM/No purchase necessary

15) Our dear friend and hilarious comedian Jeremy Paul is posting a personal ad, “Perpetually SBM. 32. 6 feet tall. Intellectual. Comedian. Pervert. Seeking adult female. 18 to 80. Blind, crippled and/or crazy okay. For relationship or FWB. Disease free a must. No Herp.” Any takers?

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May 11, 2011

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19 Year Old Dave Chappelle Performing On Star Search

Dave Chappelle on Star Search. Advancement Placement classes seem like such a waste of time now.

(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

Morning Debriefing 1/31/11

January 31, 2011

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1) There have been actual reports of comedian Dave Chappelle sightings at both the Laugh Factory and the Comedy Store performing comedy and hanging around. More details to come as the Comedy Bureau receives them.

2) Not only is Heart of Darkness with Greg Barris having another Los Angeles run, but it’s going to have none other than Reggie Watts in its line-up (not to mention Chelsea Peretti and Sean Patton). YOU ARE A BAD PERSON IF YOU MISS THIS (*status of being a bad person subject to change). Feb. 12th at Meltdown Comics in Hollywood $8.

3) I want you to take a pen and go to whatever you use as a calendar and mark Feb. 25th as the date of Kyle Kinane’s “Comedy Central Presents” Special and then make sure you do nothing else that day that would prevent you from watching it.

4) Garfunkel and Oates “All Over Your Face” comes out tomorrow on iTunes and cdbaby. I don’t know about you, but this will be replacing the Tron soundtrack in my car and though that statement is out of context, that’s pretty damn significant (I’ve listened to Derezzed over 250 times).

5) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL-You won’t have to go to 7-11 after this one…
What’s Up Tiger Lily? Presents Melinda Hill CD/Pilot Release @ Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill 8PM FREE
Just for Laughs Showcase @ Hollywood Improv Lab 8PM/10PM FREE
Keep It Clean Comedy @ 1739 Public House 10PM FREE
Crash Test @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5 (stand by only)

5) OPEN MIC RUN 1/31/11

6) Recently: Valentine’s Day Flowers are trending over the events taking place in Egypt according to Yahoo, which means a major portion of the male U.S. population has been in quite a dry spell.

7) Another 100 days, here we go.

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