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Chicago

Where is 'SNL' host Shane Gillis going on tour in 2024? Get tickets now

Stand-up comedian Shane Gillis, who was previously fired from 'Saturday Night Live' for offensive slurs, has been asked back to host the show.

Gillis has gained popularity for his 'conservative' and 'anti-woke' values, which clash with 'SNL's' typically left-leaning sensibility. [ more ]

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NYC LGBT

Gay comedian Leo Reich appears on BBC Two series Richard Osman's House of Games

Leo Reich is a rising comedian who is gaining attention for his appearance on Richard Osman's House of Games.

Reich is openly gay and has discussed his sexuality in interviews. [ more ]

Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Podcast

Danny LoPriore in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Danny LoPriore is a comedian and podcast host, known for his popular podcast 'The Basement Yard'.

LoPriore's comedy covers various topics such as relationships, dating, and social observations.

LoPriore's crowdwork skills make him a versatile comedian who can involve the audience in his performances. [ more ]

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www.theguardian.com

1 week ago

JavaScript

Nish Kumar: It would be very cool if I was named the next James Bond'

Focus on studying comedy legends can impact personal and academic life. [ more ]

Time Out London

1 month ago

London

Michael McIntyre at London's O2 Arena: timings and everything you need to know

Michael McIntyre's MACNIFICENT tour at London's O2 with limited tickets available on certain dates.

Shows McIntyre's rise to fame and success, making him a key figure in British comedy. [ more ]

Consequence

1 month ago

Podcast

Long Time No See Joins Consequence Podcast Network as First Comedy Series

Unique format of blindfolded comedians answering random questions.

Blend of stand-up, improv, and interview keeps the conversation funny and interesting. [ more ]

BKReader

2 months ago

Brooklyn

The Lit List| Here's What's Happening in BK This Weekend

Brooklyn offers a variety of events such as concerts, burlesque shows, stand-up comedy, and jazz festivals.

Events cater to diverse interests including music, comedy, and LGBTQ+ community, providing entertainment options throughout the weekend. [ more ]

Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Silicon Valley real estate

Becky Robinson in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Becky Robinson is a comedian, writer, and actor based in LA

She is known for her original characters and will be performing in San Jose this week [ more ]

Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Silicon Valley real estate

Ali Siddiq in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Ali Siddiq started his career as a comedian while in prison.

He has released comedy specials on various platforms and gained popularity for his stand-up and storytelling. [ more ]

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SpirosMargaris 3 months ago

Laugh GPT: SF's First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)

Laugh GPT is an AI-powered comedy show where professional comedians enlist the help of a joke-cracking AI to deliver a night of laughter.

Comedians will perform their regular stand-up comedy sets and present 5 rapid-fire jokes, challenging the audience to determine which were written by the comedian or the AI. [ more ]

AI-Generated #GeorgeCarlin Drops #ComedySpecial That Daughter Speaks Out Against:

‘No Machine Will Ever Replace His Genius’

https://t.co/145PnVl243 #fintech #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #GenrativeAI @michaelakzee @variety

Variety

AI-Generated George Carlin Drops Comedy Special

An AI-generated stand-up comedy special featuring the late George Carlin has been released.

The AI impersonation raises questions about the future of stand-up comedy and the potential for AI to replicate human creativity. [ more ]

Variety

AI-Generated George Carlin Drops Comedy Special

An AI-generated stand-up comedy special featuring the late George Carlin has been released.

The AI impersonation raises questions about the future of stand-up comedy and the potential for AI to replicate human creativity. [ more ]

Consequence

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George Carlin's daughter slams AI-generated comedy special: "No machine will replace his genius"

Kelly Carlin speaks out against AI-generated special of her late father, George Carlin

Kelly emphasizes the irreplaceability of George Carlin's genius and the importance of letting his work speak for itself [ more ]

Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Silicon Valley

Dauood Naimyar in Sunnyvale | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Dauood Naimyar's comedy act tackles the experience of growing up between two worlds

Naimyar uses humor to comfort the audience about the unknown while tricking them in a funny way [ more ]

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France news

arts24 - Why Paris and its people are the perfect inspiration for stand-up comedians

Parisian stand-up comedians discuss their comedy shows inspired by Parisians

Olivier Giraud's show "How to Become a Parisian in One Hour" is about to reach one million spectators [ more ]

SFGATE

San Francisco

Trevor Noah has some thoughts about San Francisco's Tenderloin

Trevor Noah is performing an extended residency in San Francisco, with 12 shows at the Masonic auditorium and one at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland.

During his stand-up set, Trevor Noah shared observations about San Francisco, including his thoughts on the city's reputation and his experiences exploring various neighborhoods. [ more ]

Independent

Marketing

How Matt Rife's sexist jokes are the standard for young, male internet comedians

Young male internet comics on TikTok and Instagram are using women as a punchline in their jokes.

Comedian Matt Rife is leading this trend of mocking and belittling women in his comedy.

The material of these comics reflects a return to the 1970s style of stand-up comedy. [ more ]

New York Post