Chappelle Says He Feels Better After Kirk Killing
The comedian made the remarks during a Madison Square Garden routine on his Karmageddon tour, and a clip of them has circulated on social media.
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This page covers stand-up, improv and theatrical comedy in the United States. Reporting takes in tour dates, festival lineups, club residencies and new stage seasons.
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November 7, 2026
Paul Howard, Son of Moe Howard, Dies at 91Paul Howard, son of Three Stooges performer Moe Howard, has died at age 91, according to a family statement.
November 6, 2026
Fey, Dratch Reunite in NBC100 Volkswagen SpotFormer Saturday Night Live castmates Tina Fey and Rachel Dratch appear together in a new Volkswagen advertisement made with NBC100.
November 6, 2026
Meyers Corrects Girdle Mix-Up in Episode 185The CORRECTIONS segment on Late Night with Seth Meyers addressed on-air errors from the week of November 2.
November 5, 2026
Netflix to Debut Nate Bargatze Special Nov. 24Comedian Nate Bargatze's fourth Netflix stand-up hour, 'Good for Nathan,' premieres November 24.
November 4, 2026
Kevin Hart Roasts Street Interviewer's OutfitHart turned a question about his looks into critiques of the interviewer's collar, belt and fanny pack during an Atlanta street exchange.
November 4, 2026
Che Says SNL Should Limit Political Cold OpensThe former Weekend Update anchor said on a podcast that the show should do fewer political sketches.
November 4, 2026
Jaron Myers' Happier Hits Gorilla Comedy+ November 16The stand-up special arrives on the streamer this November, with a YouTube premiere set for December 15.
November 4, 2026
Bobby Lee Special Premieres on HuluHulu will stream Bobby Lee's comedy special Bobby Lee: Finally exclusively on November 27.
November 4, 2026
Ashley Padilla Feels Guilty About Having FunThe Saturday Night Live cast member says she sometimes feels bad about enjoying the job, and Kristen Wiig encouraged her to embrace it.
November 3, 2026
Sam Rockwell Denies Playing Lorne MichaelsThe actor addressed rumors he will portray the SNL producer in a Chris Farley biopic while appearing on The Tonight Show.
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