Netflix has become a premier platform for streaming modern comedy specials, with some of the biggest names in the business launching their shows on the service. This includes a growing number of ...

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Female stand-up comedians on Netflix offer a mix of seasoned veterans and exciting newcomers in the comedy genre. Streaming services like Netflix have revolutionized the comedy in ...

The 1970s and 1980s are widely considered one of the most important eras in stand-up comedy. Comics like George Carlin, Rodney Dangerfield, and Richard Pryor dominated the era, becoming some of the ...

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The Golden Globes delivered their usual mix of chaos, charm, and controversy on Jan. 11, 2026, but one moment cut through the noise: Ricky Gervais winning Best Stand-Up Comedy on Television for his ...

The New York Comedy Festival has unveiled its lineup for the “New York’s Funniest Stand-Ups” showcase, a new spin on a long-running tradition to find the next great voice in stand-up comedy. For 16 ...

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Viral stand-up comedian and Emmy-nominated writer Josh Johnson relates hip-hop to hilarity. Interview: Joey Echevarria Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on ...