Acquitted murder suspect Amanda Knox has used her notoriety to launch a stand-up comedy career. Knox, 38, revealed her hidden ...

Angie McMahon plans to prove that women are funny, and she’s recruited 55 comics from across the United States to help the cause. McMahon is the founder and artistic director of the Funny is Female ...

Entertainment veteran highlights the restorative impact of laughter and the evolving landscape for women in comedy If I can give someone forty-five minutes to laugh, maybe I can clear enough space in ...

Witches get a bad rap. Thanks largely to the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, witches have been cast in history as evil or threatening figures. They’re often depicted in popular culture as old hags with ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. The “Funny Is Female” showcase is a ...

In the crowd at a comedy show, three kinds of laughter can usually be heard. First up is the, “oh man, oh god, did they really just say that?” laughter — the kind that comes with a facepalm or a slow ...

The 1960s marked a turning point in comedy, when performers began pushing beyond punchlines and embracing satire, social commentary, and more personal styles of humor. This era produced comedians who ...

Let’s be honest—Black women have long been the heart of comedy, whether through storytelling, satire, or sheer presence. And now, a new generation is stepping into the spotlight with fresh voices, ...

Comedy has always been a tool for Black women—an instrument to tell uncomfortable truths, uplift cultural narratives, and connect generations through laughter. But behind every punchline is a legacy ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Whether you’re planning a fun date night, a girls’ night out, or looking for a wholesome event to enjoy with your church group or grandparents, look no ...

Let’s be honest—Black women have long been the heart of comedy, whether through storytelling, satire, or sheer presence. And now, a new generation is stepping into the spotlight with fresh voices, ...