I was almost late, because I am Arab and we had to prepare a meal for twenty people... because one family friend said she might come by and say hello, " Mia Almas, an up-and-coming comedian of ...

BEVERLY HILLS, California (Reuters) -"Shogun," FX's historical epic set in imperial Japan, claimed the prestigious best drama television series trophy at Sunday's Golden Globes Awards ceremony and ...

No matter how quick the wit, no stand-up comic starts out a success. Forget the top: on the way to the bottom rung, comics need to endure endless open-mic tryouts, log thousands of miles for little or ...

Maria Bamford, a stand-up comedian for the past 14 years, knows the rules of the laughter business. And one of the rules of comedy-club booking goes like this: Only one female comic can play on the ...

A closer look at why female stand-up comedy sparks so much debate. In this video I break down common criticisms, double standards in the industry, and what really makes a joke land — regardless of who ...

She's the first black female stand-up comic to host in the show's 43 seasons. — -- Tiffany Haddish made history Saturday night, becoming the first black female stand-up comedian to host "Saturday ...

Stand-up comedy has long been a boy's club, but thankfully, that's starting to change. I'm not saying you still can't enjoy classics like Jerry Seinfeld, laugh at observational comedians such as John ...

More and more Middle Eastern women are thriving as comedians. Their success on stage, in the film industry, at comedy festivals and on social media could foster empowerment for the next generation of ...