The Evolutions of Emma StoneThe Oscar-winning star of Poor Things is a master at playing characters who are only halfway out of the cocoon.
ByJackson McHenry
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Kathy Griffin Owns ItThe comedy veteran on buying the rights to her specials and her underrated legacy: “I have a theory that when I’m dead, I’m gonna get a lot of props.”
The Wild Career of Jackie MasonRemembering the life and career of the man who engineered one of the most spectacular rebounds in stand-up comedy history.
John Cena, Comedy Role Model
When I talk to other comedians and they talk about their role models, it’s all Tina Feys and Amy Schumers, but no one can explain why. […]
How Does One Become an Agent?
As a former comedy agent at UTA and WME, Priyanka represented numerous big-name writers and performers before leaving to start a TV […]
Saying WhenWhen is the right time to walk away from the comedy dream?
We’ve all quit a dead end job at some point in our lives. We know how it feels to […]
ByBrian Steele
What Comedy PaysAfter my last column on getting a book optioned, it has become clear that many readers who want to go into comedy aren’t sure what it pays, […]
ByPriyanka Mattoo
Dream Jobs in the New Comedy BoomFor young, ambitious comedians in 2015, what is a comedy dream job?
If we had asked this question 20 years ago, the answer probably would […]
What a _________ Job: How Mad Libs Are Written“There’s a very small number of people on this planet who have this very specific job.” That’s how Mad Libs editor Laura Marchesani describes […]
It’s Never Too Late: 8 Comedy Late BloomersOh, young people, just look at you! Wandering around with all of your stupid hope and possibility. You probably even think the future will be […]
Who’s Your Favorite Will Ferrell Character?If you’re not wiped out by March Madness yet, go vote in the championship round of this Best Will Ferrell Character Tournament. One of the […]
Will Ferrell Is Disgustingly Well-AdjustedThe darkest things about Will Ferrell in this profile are that Joan Rivers accused him of being rude once and that he doesn’t love Chihuahuas. […]
ByHallie Cantor
Megan Mullally Is/Was/Will Be the CoolestMegan Mullally has picked up some great stories over the course of her career, from hiding from a tornado under a card table with Michelle […]
Dane Cook Is Hanging Up the Mic For a WhileYou might not have noticed that Dane Cook hasn’t been performing or writing any standup since February, but it’s true. He says he’s “taken it […]