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One of the greatest comedic minds is set to make a return to the stage. Martin Lawrence has announced a new stand-up tour.
As reported by TMZ, the actor is going back into his one-man act bag. This week, he announced Y’all Know What It Is!, a tour that will reunite him with his fans in 36 different cities. The stops include Dallas, Atlantic City, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Atlanta. Additionally, he will be joined by the likes of DC Young Fly, Jess Hilarious, Adele Givens, Ricky Smiley, Deon Cole and more.
In an exclusive statement to the celebrity news site Martin Lawrence detailed his excitement regarding the new tour. “Comedy gives me that instant gratification. Seeing the fans up close and in person, making people laugh, doing what I love most; this is what it’s all about for me” he said. While Martin Lawrence has primarily focused on film, he started as a stand-up comedian. In the 1990’s he hosted Def Comedy Jam and would go on to release two influential comedy specials, You’re So Crazy and Runteldat.
His newest film Bad Boys: Ride Or Die is coming out June 7. Tickets to the Martin Lawrence Y’all Know What It Is! tour go on sale starting Friday, May 17. You can purchase tickets here.
Maya Rudolph loved her time on Saturday Night Live so much, she never left. The comedian is set to host this weekend’s (May 11) episode of the iconic sketch comedy series, and she revealed to cast members Andrew Dismukes and Chloe Troast that she’s been living in a closet at the studio in a new […]
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Netflix is back for an encore of its popular Netflix Is a Joke Fest. Bringing together some of the world’s funniest comics for two weekends of laughter and roasts, the 2024 edition has promised an even bigger lineup with legends like Kevin Hart, Seth Rogen, Ali Wong, Brett Goldstein, Chelsea Handler and more expected to make an appearance.
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The comedy festival kicked off May 1 and goes until May 12. You can still find last-minute tickets to Netflix Is a Joke Fest through cheap tickets sites including Ticketmaster (the official distributer for the event).
You can also see Snoop Dogg and Lil Dicky take the stage as musical guests when Seth Rogen Smokes The Bowl show takes place Tuesday (May 7) at the Hollywood Bowl at 7:30 p.m. PT.
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Keep reading to learn more about the annual event and where to buy Netflix Is a Joke Fest tickets online.
What Is Netflix Is a Joke Fest?
Netflix Is a Joke Fest has quickly become one of the largest comedy festivals in the world with more than 300 live comedy shows taking place throughout Los Angeles. Every day from now until May 12 you can see some of comedy’s biggest stars live and on stage. Click here to see the full schedule of events to plan out your week of laughs.
How to Get Tickets to Netflix Is a Joke Fest
You can get tickets to Netflix Is a Joke Fest through Ticketmaster with prices starting at $25. Shows and events are already selling out, but if you can’t find tickets to your desired show, you might be able to score them through resale ticket distributers listed below.
StubHub
StubHub is offering ticket options starting at $13 with the ability to customize options based on price or seating section in the venue. If you’re purchasing multiple tickets, the site will also make sure to give you only options where your seats are together. Orders are also backed by their FanGuarantee, which you can read more about here.
Expedia
Expedia doesn’t just offer travel deals, the site also provides discounted tickets including to Netflix Is a Joke Fest. You can find options for as low as $12 with each purchase backed by their 150% Money Back Guarantee that’ll refund if you don’t get your tickets on time or the ones you receive aren’t valid. You’ll also be protected if your event is cancelled.
Vivid Seats
Another affordable option is Vivid Seats, which has tickets starting at $19. Purchases of $200+ are eligible for $20 off when you use the code BB2024 at checkout. The ticket seller also protects every purchase with its 100% Buyer Guarantee that ensures you’ll get valid tickets in time for the event or your money back. Learn more about what’s included here.
Seat Geek
Seat Geek is offering Netflix Is a Joke Fest tickets for as low as $20 (as of this writing). Each offer is rated on a scale of 1-10 to represent how good a deal it is. Ticket offers with a one rating are considered the worst whereas any deal with a 10 is the best. Bonus offer: first purchases are eligible for $10 off orders of $250+ when you use the code BILLBOARD10 at checkout.
Gametime
Gametime has made a name for itself as the place to go for affordable last-minute tickets — including to Netflix Is a Joke Fest. Right now, you can find tickets for as low as $3 with all purchases covered by the Gametime Guarantee, which will aim to give you the lowest price available, provide event cancellation protection, 24-hour returns, one-time ticket delivery and even job loss assurance.
Netflix Is a Joke 2024 Lineup
This year’s lineup includes a lot of the most viral and well-known comics, which we listed below. Surprise guests are also expected to hit the stage throughout the week.
Ali Wong
Atsuko Okatsuka
Anthony Jeselnik
Bert Kreischer
Brett Goldstein
Cedric the Entertainer
Chelsea Handler
Craig Robinson
Dane Cook
David Letterman
Demetri Martin
Fortune Feimster
Hannah Berner
Hannah Gadsby
Jason Mantzoukas
Jeff Ross
Jessica Kirson
Jim Jefferies
Jimmy Carr
Justin Willman
Kevin Hart
Kountry Wayne
Luenell
Mae Martin
Matteo Lane
Matt Rife
Michelle Buteau
Mike Epps
Moshe Kasher
Nicole Byer
Nikki Glaser
Phil Rosenthal
Ronny Chieng
Ryan Hamilton
Sam Jay
Sarah Silverman
Seth Rogen
Shane Gillis
Sheng Wang
Taylor Tomlinson
Tim Dillon
Tim Robinson
Tom Papa
Tom Segura
Trevor Noah
Will Smith (the Dodger)
Dua Lipa is the ultimate pop star, and she helped Chloe Fineman work on her impression of her in a hilarious new Saturday Night Live promo. In the clip, shared on Wednesday (May 3), Fineman tells the singer that she was “literally just working on my new impression,” before performing a haphazard rendition of “Levitating,” […]
The title of stand-up comedian John Mulaney’s upcoming six-part Netflix series says it all: John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in L.A. The series that debuts on Friday (May 3) is part of the annual Netflix Is a Joke Festival, which will take place in Los Angeles from May 2-May 12 and the streamer describes the series as a “comically unconventional show” mixing special guests and field pieces in which Mulaney “explores the city of Los Angeles during a week when every funny person is in it.”
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While the festival will feature sets from some of the biggest and best stand-ups around, Mulaney has pulled together his own eclectic group of special guests for his live series that ranges from rock and hip-hip legends to scientists, journalists and movie directors. Among the musicians on tap for the series are: Beck, Weezer, Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, Ray J, Joyce Manor, Los Lobos, Warren G, and St. Vincent.
In addition, he’ll welcome fellow comedians David Letterman, Nate Bargatze, Jerry Seinfeld, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Mae Martin, Earthquake, Jon Stewart, Patton Oswalt, Stavros Halkias, Sarah Silverman, Ronny Chieng, Tom Segura, Bill Hader, Luenell, Hannah Gadsby and Cedric the Entertainer.
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Other guests include seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones, Citizens for L.A. Wildlife representative Tony Tucci, hypnotherapist Kerry Gaynor, lawyer Marcia Clark, director John Carpenter, journalist Zoey Tur, actress Cassandra Peterson and Dr. Emily Lindsey, the assistant curator and excavation site director of the La Brea Tarpits and Museum, plus others. The series will air live beginning on May 3 at 10 p.m. ET and from May 6-May 10 at the same time.
Check out the poster and teaser video for the Everybody’s in L.A. below.
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Jerry Seinfeld claimed that comedy today is ruined in part by “extreme left & P.C. crap” in an interview, which has earned him serious backlash from those online.Veteran comedian Jerry Seinfeld shared some thoughts about the state of comedy on television today that has sparked a hefty debate. Seinfeld sat down with journalist David Remnick for the New Yorker Radio Hour podcast to promote a Netflix movie about the origin of Pop-Tarts and was asked by Remnick about how he handles dealing with serious issues going on in the world. “Nothing really affects comedy. People always need it. They need it so badly and they don’t get it,” Seinfeld began.
“It used to be you would go home at the end of the day, most people would go, ‘Oh, Cheers is on,” he continued. “‘Oh, M.A.S.H. is on, oh, Mary Tyler Moore is on. All in the Family is on.’ You just expected, there’ll be some funny stuff we can watch on TV tonight. Well, guess what? Where is it? This is the result of the extreme left and P.C. crap and people worrying so much about offending other people. When you write a script and it goes into four or five different hands, committees, groups — ‘Here’s our thought about this joke’ — well, that’s the end of your comedy.”
Remnick asked the 70-year-old if he ever “had that experience”. Seinfeld simply replied, “Um, no.” When Remnick asked him about Seinfeld co-creator Larry David and the conclusion of his acclaimed HBO comedy series Curb Your Enthusiasm,the comic replied: “Larry was grandfathered in. He’s old enough so that — ‘I don’t have to observe those rules, because I started before you made those rules.’”
Seinfeld received some support from far-right figures such as Turning Point USA leader Benny Johnson and Dinesh D’Souza after the interview, The comments also earned Seinfeld a heavy amount of backlash online. “Jerry Seinfeld whining that there are no good sitcoms because of wokeness when his writing partner just ended one of the funniest sitcoms of all time which is loved by leftists,” wrote one user in a post on X, formerly Twitter who quoted platform owner Elon Musk’s post of a Seinfeld routine with the caption, “Make comedy great again!”
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Steve Martin is typically unflappable. The veteran comedian and legendary quick-on-his-feet improvisor was atypically dumbstruck recently when his Only Murders in the Building co-star Selena Gomez showed up to fete him on the red carpet premiere of his Apple TV+ two-part documentary, Steve! (Martin).
In a video from the premiere earlier this month, Martin immediately gives Gomez some of his patented good-natured grief, joking, “I thought you said you were gonna get dressed up,” as Sel — wearing a stunning Oscar De La Renta black gown — leans in for a cheek kiss.
“Shush, shush, I’m so happy to be here, my family came!” Gomez tells Martin, who seems genuinely touched by the gesture, saying, “I can’t believe you’re here! Thank you so much… so nice of you!” While Gomez keeps telling him to “stop” making such a fuss, Martin appears to get a bit teary-eyed as the pair pose for some pics.
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Gomez tells Martin she’s excited to celebrate him, noting that she brought along her stepdad and grandma, as the funnyman waves to her family and jokes, “here’s what I like about you being here, you don’t know a thing about me.” Selena admits as much, shooting back, “Yeah, that’s why I came, so I can learn.”
She doth protest a bit too much, though, since the pair have very likely learned a lot about each other while shooting three seasons of the Hulu murder mystery comedy alongside Martin’s frequent comedic foil, Martin Short.
The two-part doc streaming now uses a combination of classic and never-before-seen footage to tell the “then” story of Martin’s rise to comedy’s Mt. Rushmore before his decision to abruptly quit doing stand-up tours and his “now” life as a beloved elder statesman joke sharpshooter.
Check out video of the sweet carpet moment below.
Steve Martin is brought to tears after Selena Gomez made a surprise appearance at his documentary premiere: “I can’t believe you’re here! Thank you so much. It’s so nice of you.” pic.twitter.com/rY6j5oiRu1— Buzzing Pop (@BuzzingPop) April 15, 2024
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Raye is making her Saturday Night Live debut this weekend (April 5) — but first, she received a valuable slang lesson from Kristen Wiig and Bowen Yang. “It’s always such an honor to work with an OG,” Yang tells Wiig, who is a former SNL cast member and is set to host the show for […]
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