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Saturday Night Live is in its 50th season. Is its brand of comedy and political satire still relevant?

For 50 years, late-night TV viewers have heard the words “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!” at 11:30 p.m.…

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Terry Crews’ hearing impairment helps him master physical comedy

While filming a scene for the 2004 slapstick comedy “White Chicks,” Terry Crews sat in a parked convertible and jubilantly…

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Entertainment

Seriously? Audiences miffed as The Bear enters Emmys as a comedy

Most critics agree The Bear is worthy of award nominations, but the popular TV show’s placement in the comedy category at…

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The Bear sets comedy record, Shogun tops nominations for 2024 Emmy Awards

The Bear went on a tear at Wednesday morning’s announcement of Emmy nominations, earning a comedy-series record 23, and Shogun led all…

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Brantford, Ont., to honour hometown comedy legend Phil Hartman with mural

WARNING: This story mentions intimate partner violence and suicide. The city of Brantford, Ont., has put the call out for an…

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Comedy is thriving online, which is great for comedians — sort of

Stand-up comedy is booming as Netflix specials and social media make the art form more accessible than ever.  Grosses from…

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Business

Celine Dion-driven musical comedy ‘Titanique’ to hit Montreal, Toronto

The farcical Celine Dion jukebox musical “Titanique” is setting its course for Canada. Producers of the off-Broadway smash say the show will…

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2024 Just for Laughs comedy festival cancelled, company seeks creditor protection

The Montreal company that operates the Just for Laughs comedy festival has cancelled the 2024 edition of the event after filing…

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Canada’s comedy legends celebrated in Hamilton as hall of fame dream gets revived

A comic with a dream 20 years in the making to create a Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame is hoping…

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Nova Scotia

She lived in a motel for 3 years as a kid. Here’s how she turned it into standup comedy

CBC Ottawa’s Creator Network is a place where young digital storytellers from diverse backgrounds can produce original video content to air…

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