I think we probably need to start the newsletter off by talking about Shohei Ohtani. On the precipice of the collapse of civilization at the hands of our AI overlords, there’s only one certainty in ...

Nearly 30 years into her career, which started with stand-up, Lisa Ann Walter has landed a deal with Hulu for her debut comedy special. The “Abbott Elementary” star directed the special, which is set ...

EXCLUSIVE: After touring as a stand-up for 20 years, Abbott Elementary star Lisa Ann Walter has inked a deal for Hulu to release her debut comedy special in 2026. No word yet on what Walter will be ...

Trevor Noah made a joke about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in a new stand-up routine. “As a comedian, I’ll be like, I’m sure there’s something funny about it. The guy was shot while ...

DETROIT — After Tigers left fielder Riley Greene grounded out weakly to end the fourth inning Wednesday, boos broke the resigned silence. Detroit had dropped eight consecutive games at Comerica Park, ...

It makes no sense for an economic bloc as large as the European Union to fold to a reckless US president who is driven entirely by personal obsessions and whose word means nothing. European values are ...

Jeanne DeRosa is a middle school math teacher in Natick who moonlights as a stand-up comedian. Her comedic persona, "MAD Barbie," focuses on her life as a middle-aged, divorced woman. DeRosa began her ...

A controversial comedy festival in Saudi Arabia may provide a sneak peek at what theme park fans can expect soon. Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya Investment Company is building the Six Flags Qiddiya City theme ...

Dear Abby gives advice to a reader who finds her friends frequent cursing off-putting. peopleimages.com - stock.adobe.com DEAR ABBY: When my lifelong friend “Cheryl” and I would talk once a week to ...

Comedian Jessica Kirson, an openly gay veteran of the stand-up stage, has issued a statement expressing “sincere regret” for being among the more than 50 stars to participate in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh ...

Nicole Charky-Chami is a senior editor based in Los Angeles, writing and producing breaking news. She teaches journalism courses for UCLA Extension and previously taught at Loyola Marymount University ...