Stand-up comedy has a crowd work problem, and I don’t see it letting up any time soon. Crowd work used to be one of many tools of the trade but has gradually become the main attraction. At its heart, ...

About five minutes into Moshe Kasher’s first set at the Den Theatre on Saturday, he assured the audience, “I’ll do some material eventually.” He said it with a bit of self-deprecation. At that moment, ...

Comedian Nate Jackson's debut comedy special "Nate Jackson: Super Funny" premieres on Netflix July 8. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) There’s a reason Nate Jackson’s debut Netflix special ...

In stand-up comedy, crowd work is an important skill to have, especially when starting out at open mic nights. Matt Rife went viral for his crowd work on TikTok — especially among women. Some found ...

TikTok has a mixed record when it comes to comedy. The app helped launch the beloved Brian Jordan Alveraz—but also the controversial Matt Rife. Meanwhile, it has given rise to the 20-something ...

It was a moment that could have ended the night for a lesser stand-up comic. Comic and actor Nate Jackson was on the stage of his Super Funny Comedy Club in Tacoma, joking with audience members, ...

Matt Rife's first tour stop in Texas had a ton of hilarious moments including a baby, family business and coworker reunions. Matt Rife is a comedian and actor from Ohio, best known for his stand-up ...

During a live show, comedian Matt Rife banters with audience members from the Mi’kmaq community in Nova Scotia, diving into their language, traditions, and sense of humor. From spirit animal jokes to ...

We could not be more thrilled and honored to have the Queen Of All Queens, Jinkx Monsoon, as the host of our 12th Annual Queerties Awards, set to queer Hollywood on March 12, 2024. Subscribe to our ...