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9:14am Dec 24, 2019

National National

Nearly 80 Years On, The USO Still Keeps Service Members Connected To Home

by Austin Cross

The United Service Organizations aims to bring the comforts of home to armed forces around the world as well as help civilians understand more about modern military life.
4:38pm Oct 03, 2019

Arts Arts Human Interest

Comedian Maria Bamford Gets Support 'A Million Times Back'

by Eddie Garcia

Comedian and actor Maria Bamford is known for her many voices, her frankness on mental health, and her ability to marry the real and the

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4:40pm Aug 23, 2019

Arts Arts

Julia Louis-Dreyfus: 'I Don't Think I've Made It ... And I Like That'

by Audie Cornish

Nominated for a ninth Emmy Award in acting, the star of Veep and Seinfeld talks about getting her first laugh, her rocky start at Saturday Night Live and the #MeToo movement.
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10:19am Aug 20, 2019

Books Books Arts

We Did It For The LOLs: 100 Favorite Funny Books

by Petra Mayer

We thought you might need a laugh right about now, so this year's summer reader poll celebrates all the books (and one short story, and a few uncategorizable gems) that make you laugh out loud.
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3:18pm Jul 30, 2019

Arts Arts

New Faces Emerge At The World's Biggest Comedy Festival

by Andrew Limbong

At Just For Laughs in Montreal, a series of events showcase up-and-coming talent — and has a history of giving comics their first big break. Here are 10 top performers from this year.
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9:50am Apr 26, 2019

Arts Arts

Comedian Brian Regan Sees The Dinosaurs In Everyday Life

by Elizabeth Blair

He's a favorite of other comics — a physical, observational and airtight performer who works "clean." All that helps explain why families make up a good portion of his massive audience.

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1:53pm Jul 28, 2018

Arts Arts

Jokes And The Pain That Fuels Them At Montreal's Just For Laughs Comedy Awards

by Elizabeth Blair

Pain has long been at the root of great comedic material, and it was no different at this year's annual Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal.
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4:02pm Apr 29, 2018

National National Politics & Government

Comedian Faces Criticism After Controversial Remarks At D.C. Gala

by Martina Stewart

Twitter was abuzz after the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, with several political journalists sounding off on comedian Michelle Wolf's routine and soul-searching about the event.
8:12am Mar 08, 2018

Human Interest Human Interest Music & Culture

Speaking To Her Audiences: The Voice And Comedy Of Moms Mabley

by Bethany Chafin

In the latest installment of our series “Her Voice: Revolutionary North Carolina Women,” we look at one of the first

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4:41pm Jan 10, 2018

Arts Arts Music & Culture News

New Winston-Salem Music Venue In Former Ziggy's Building

by Eddie Garcia

Downtown Winston-Salem will soon be home to a new music venue. It will open in the former Ziggy’s location at 170 W. Ninth St.

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7:35pm Nov 09, 2017

Arts Arts

Multiple Women Say Louis C.K. Masturbated In Front Of Them, 'New York Times' Reports

by Camila Domonoske

Two comedians say the famed comic invited them both to a hotel room and stripped naked, to their shock. Others say he asked to masturbate before them, or seemed to do so while on the phone with them.
10:56am Oct 23, 2017

David Letterman Honored With Twain Award For American Comedy

by Scott Neuman

The late-night host who reigned for 33 years before his retirement in 2015, received the award in a star-studded Kennedy Center event.