Stand Up Comedy, Comedians, aand general funny bizness

THE CURRENT state of the economy has everyone stressed and in dire need of respite from the serious task of developing the nation One programme that is guaranteed to put people in a state of relaxation is the Laugh and Music series The series returns on December at the Conference Center so Ghanaians can stock up on some good old hu ...  

Showtime hasn't actually picked up the pilot of the Jenji Kohan-produced Ronna and Beverly, airing tonight, but the show's (female) comic duo and famous friends hope to create enough online buzz to change that. Advice: Jon Hamm appearances help. [Mediaite]  

The Sunday News reports many prominent comedians are lining up to sign declarations that they are not the comedian with name supression charged with child abuse. It occurs to me that at the rate comedians are saying “not me”, most people will soon be able to work out who it is, by process of exclusion! Those quotes [...]  

Associated PressPaul Dinello, left, and Stephen Colbert perform a skit on stage to celebrate The Second City's 50th anniversary. CHICAGO — Actor Steve Carell and hundreds of other comedians gathered in Chicago over the weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary...  

Radio voice-over artist Peter Dickson, who has recently become well known as the voice of the X-Factor on ITV1, is featured in a video on the BBC comedy website.The video gives us a staged glimpse into Voiceover Man's house where he has to put up with his wife's moans about his career.  

CHICAGO -- Actor Steve Carell and hundreds of other comedians are gathering in Chicago to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Second City. The improv theater ... Bill Murray, John Candy, Chris Farley, Stephen Colbert, Mike Myers and Tina Fey.  

Reuters'Flight of the Conchords' ends HBO runVarietyHBO's quirky comedy about Kiwi musicians Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement will not return after 22 episodes. Skein, about the duo's move ..."Flight of the Conchords" GroundedABC NewsFlight of the Conchords will not return to TVBBC NewsHBO's 'Flight of the Conchords' not returningExaminer.comE! Online (blog) -AFP -St. Louis Post-Dispatchall 180 news articles »  

Telegraph.co.ukEddie Izzard given BBC Sports Personality special awardBBC SportComedian Eddie Izzard has been honoured with a special award at the 2009 BBC Sports Personality of the Year for his epic marathon feats for Sport Relief. ...Eddie Izzard Wins A…Sports Award?Pop Culture Zooall 113 news articles »  

ReutersDavid Haye's comedy night boosted by Vitali Klitschko's weak punchlinesDaily MailHaye was otherwise occupied as a presenter at the British Comedy Awards, but it is no joke to say his prospects of unifying the heavyweight title improved ...VITALI WANTS A BRIT OF THE ACTIONNews of the Worldall 424 news articles »  

Washington TimesAfter 50 Years, Second City Remains Comedy CentralWall Street JournalThe Chicago-based comedy factory is turning 50 this week and rolling out the red carpet for some 600 alumni who will be here to perform, party and partake ...Second City Stars Align for AnniversaryNBC WashingtonThe Second City At 50: The 'Harvard Of Ha Ha'NPRHollywood stars, alums take stage at Second CityABC7Chicago.commsnbc.com -Toronto Star -True/Slantall...  

TheDigitelClub Light hosts a 'Stand Up/Get Down Comedy Dance Party'TheDigitelClub Light is having a Stand Up/Get Down Comedy Dance Party on Thursday, December 17th. For $5 you get to see local stand up comedians David Appleton, ...  

"Not your typical romantic comedy..." - JDFortuneFanMovieWebYes Man is an entertaining romantic comedy. It's not your typical romantic comedy, as if any film with Jim Carrey could be labeled 'typical'. ...and more »  

Daily MailChelsea 3 Everton 3: Ancelotti denies Blues crisis after comedy defendingDaily MailEngland captain John Terry was the fall guy in a comedy of errors for Chelsea when they gave away three ...and more »  

Dignash is the king of comedy!Sunday StandardMeanwhile, famous South African comedian, Kedibonye Mulaudzi, also made his presence felt making fun of the people in the cheap seats, valued at P350. ...