Comedian Joanne McNally announces new business venture One of Ireland's leading comedians Joanne McNally has announced that she is launching a new clothing line. Trending • 09 Sep
Comedian and impersonator Mike Yarwood dies aged 82 British comedian and impersonator Mike Yarwood has died aged 82, the Royal Variety Charity has announced. Television • 09 Sep
Jimmy Kimmel reveals he was 'very intent on retiring' US Late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel says he was "very intent on retiring" prior to the start of the Hollywood writers strike. Television • 31 Aug
Edinburgh Festival Fringe's funniest joke revealed The winner of the coveted funniest joke award at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe has said she cannot wait to tell her mother after her … Trending • 21 Aug
Father Ted writer performs cancelled gig in Scotland Father Ted writer Graham Linehan has performed a comedy routine outside the Scottish Parliament after two venues in Edinburgh refused to host him. Entertainment • 18 Aug
Ed Byrne on his new stand-up show about late brother Comedian Ed Byrne has spoken about his new stand-up show, Tragedy Plus Time, which is heavily based on the death of his younger brother Paul … Comedy • 19 Jul
Dara Ó Briain cancels comedy gig over flooding Comedian Dara Ó Briain has cancelled a comedy gig in Britain after the Corn Exchange in Bradford was flooded. Comedy • 23 Jun
Chris Rock addresses Will Smith slap at Oscars A year after Will Smith smacked him on the Academy Awards stage, Chris Rock finally gave his rebuttal during his stand-up special, streamed live on … Comedy • 06 Mar
Peter Kay announces new memoir Comedian Peter Kay said it had been a "massive pleasure" to reminisce on his journey from obsessing about TV to working in it for his … Comedy • 02 Mar
McNally and Williams announce fourth night at 3Arena Joanne McNally and Vogue Williams have announced a record-breaking fourth night for their podcast My Therapist Ghosted Me Live! at the 3Arena in Dublin. Entertainment • 24 Feb
Peter Kay announces stand-up tour with Dublin dates Peter Kay has announced his return to stand-up comedy with his first live tour in 12 years. Peter Kay • 07 Nov 22
Mock The Week comes to an end after 17 years Friday night will see Mock The Week, which is hosted by Irish comedian Dara Ó Briain, come to an end on BBC Two after 17 … Television • 21 Oct 22
The 2 Johnnies announce 'Pints in a Field' The 2 Johnnies are bringing together a 90s dance megastar and one of Ireland's greatest girl bands in a field for pints and you can … Entertainment • 20 Oct 22
Meet the gang from RTÉ sketch show No Worries If Not Kicking off on RTÉ2 on Thursday night, No Worries If Not! promises to be a noisy, fast-paced, viral sketch show featuring some of the biggest … Television • 08 Sep 22
Comedian David A. Arnold dies aged 54 Comedian David A. Arnold who headlined two Netflix specials and was a writer and producer on Fuller House has died aged 54. Entertainment • 08 Sep 22
Edinburgh Festival Fringe's funniest joke revealed A pasta pun has been named the funniest joke of the Edinburgh Fringe as the award returned for the first time since before the pandemic. Trending • 22 Aug 22
Joe Lycett joke investigated by police Joe Lycett has revealed he was investigated by the police after an audience member was offended by one of the jokes he made during a … Comedy • 21 Jun 22
Billy Connolly jokes his career is 'out the window' Billy Connolly joked that he was happy to receive the prestigious Bafta fellowship "now my career is out the window" in a pre-recorded message at … BAFTA TV Awards 2022 • 08 May 22
Steve Coogan says his rebel Irishman will be back Comedian and actor Steve Coogan says that Martin Brennan, the west of Ireland farmer who stole the show when he burst into Irish rebel songs … Steve Coogan • 16 Mar 22
US comedian and Full House star Bob Saget dies aged 65 Bob Saget, a stand-up comedian and actor beloved for his role as Danny Tanner on the 1990s US sitcom Full House has died suddenly aged … Entertainment • 10 Jan 22
Jack Whitehall is "dogged by imposter syndrome" Jack Whitehall has said he is "dogged by imposter syndrome" since he started working in Hollywood, adding he is "very aware that the wheels could … Movies • 14 Dec 21
Comedian Mort Sahl has died aged 94 Tributes have been paid to the trailblazing stand-up comedian Mort Sahl following his death at the age of 94. Entertainment • 27 Oct 21
Vic Reeves reveals tumour has made him deaf in one ear Comedian Vic Reeves has shared that he is now "completely deaf" in his left year after developing a benign brain tumour. Entertainment • 27 Sep 21
Jason Byrne cancels tour dates due to heart condition Comedian Jason Byrne has had to cancel upcoming British tour dates due to a heart condition. Jason Byrne • 25 Sep 21
British comedian Sean Lock dies aged 58 British comedian Sean Lock has died of cancer at the age of 58, his agent has announced. Entertainment • 18 Aug 21
