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Culture Buzz Stand up comedy's stressful enough, but are you funny enough to take it to the streets? These comedians do their best work amongst the people and who knows, maybe you'll encounter them one day. For more Man on the Street hijinks with a game show twist, tune into Funny Or Die's “Billy on the Street” on Thursdays at 11p/10c on Fuse.
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A comedian running for political office—a scenario once more suited for a mediocre Robin Williams vehicle than real life—has become a growing trend in recent years. Roseanne Barr, who announced she was running for president on The Tonight Show earlier this month, is the latest comedian to throw her hat into the ring, but this is far from an isolated incident.
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Hey, it's that guy (or gal)!
“Just tell me how it ends” — Comedian Eugene Mirman interviews Wesley Stace about his new novel.
Celebrity Buzz Despite not even mentioning the show they should be plugging (the upcoming animated sitcom Sit Down, Shut Up), Will Arnett and Jason Bateman will make Arrested Development fans everywhere drool with their candid digs at one another. So handsome, so funny, so perfect. Long live the Bluths!
Culture Buzz Longtime buzzed-about comedian Demetri Martin, having written for Conan O'Brien and served as a “trendspotter” on The Daily Show, will finally debut his own show, Important Things, on Comedy Central. Is America ready for brainy comedy? We imagine Jon Stewart would agree, while Carlos Mencia would be all “Aaaah! Just scream a lot! Mexican people eat tacos! AAAH!” America, here's your chance.
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Comedian, author, and Howard Sterns sidekick. His book, Too Fat Too Fry is currently on the NY Times Best Seller List. He also lives in New Jersey and this guy wants to give Artie his sh*tty drawers.
A French prankster took to the streets in his own real life Mario Kart race, and he even brought his own bananas! Good first place finish, too. That'll bring home the trophy.
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From AP: “Comedian Wanda Sykes says the passage of a same-sex marriage ban in California has led to her be more outspoken about being gay.” Poor Pootie Tang - he need to find another woman now.
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Rumor of Katt Williams’ Death surge on Google. He was a no show for the BET Hip-Hop Awards which is probably the source of the rumor.
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The controversial black (obviously) comedian is making the late night rounds. Expect a lot of black/white jokes (see his last appearance.) Pretty funny stuff though.
Culture Buzz Comedian George Carlin dies of heart failure at age 71 on Sunday. If you love to laugh, you’ll be crying today. George Carlin was one of the few people who could make ponytails on guys look cool.
After receiving some breaking “information,” very funny twitter-man…
At a town hall style meeting in Portland, Maine today a woman…
