Comedy: News
Disability jokes row: SC asks Samay to respond within two-weeks
Comedian and India's Got Latent host Samay Raina, along with four other social media influencers, appeared before the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Larry David to host history comedy series produced by Obamas
In an unexpected collaboration, HBO has announced a new sketch comedy series on American history starring Larry David, with Barack Obama and Michelle Obama involved as executive producers through their company, Higher Ground.
Craig Robinson's 'retirement' is just a marketing stunt
Craig Robinson, the actor-comedian best known for his role in The Office, has been making headlines recently with his announcement of quitting comedy.
'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' actor Craig Robinson quits comedy; what's he cooking?
Craig Robinson, the actor-comedian best known for his roles as Darryl Philbin in The Office and Doug Judy in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, recently announced his decision to quit comedy.
Netflix's 'Fool Volume' trailer: Vir Das returns with polished punchlines
Vir Das is back with his fifth Netflix special, titled Fool Volume.
'Latent' clips return to YouTube after controversy, 4-month hiatus
After a four-month hiatus, the popular YouTube show India's Got Latent has made a quiet return on social media.
Vir Das's new Netflix special 'Fool Volume' arrives in July
International Emmy Award winner and comedian-actor Vir Das has announced his upcoming Netflix special, titled Vir Das: Fool Volume. The show will premiere on July 18.
'Great Indian Kapil Show' returns this month: What to expect
Kapil Sharma is set to return with the third season of his popular comedy show, The Great Indian Kapil Show.
Samay Raina in trouble: SC summons comic in disability case
The Supreme Court of India summoned five influencers, including comedian Samay Raina, over a petition by an NGO on Monday.
Aimee Lou Wood slams 'SNL' for 'mean and unfunny' parody
The breakout star of The White Lotus Season 3, Aimee Lou Wood, has publicly criticized Saturday Night Live (SNL) for a "mean and unfunny" parody sketch titled The White POTUS.
'Latent' row: Ranveer-Apoorva may face legal action due to non-cooperation
Ranveer Allahbadia and Apoorva Mukhija are facing potential legal action from the Maharashtra Cyber Cell for not cooperating in the ongoing investigation in India's Got Latent controversy.
Everything to know about Kevin Hart's India show in Delhi
American actor and comedian Kevin Hart would be performing in India for the very first time as part of his global tour, Acting My Age.
Why Conan O'Brien attended Kennedy Center event despite Trump takeover
Comedian Conan O'Brien recently defended his decision to attend the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain event last month, amid the controversy of President Donald Trump's overhaul of the arts center.
Kartik Aaryan joined snake comedy after Akshay Kumar's exit
In a surprising turn of events, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar reportedly turned down an opportunity to star in a unique high-concept comedy directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba.
Comedian Vir Das turns author with memoir 'The Outsider'
International Emmy-winning Indian comedian-actor Vir Das is making his foray into literature with his debut memoir, The Outsider.
Apoorva Mukhija deletes Instagram posts after 'India's Got Latent' row
Social media influencer and actor Apoorva Mukhija, widely recognized as The Rebel Kid, recently deleted all posts from her Instagram account. She did that on Tuesday.
'It's just acting': Sumona on misogyny in Kapil Sharma's show
Sumona Chakravarti, who famously played Kapil Sharma's wife on The Kapil Sharma Show, recently spoke about the misogyny on the show.
Ranveer Allahbadia returns to Instagram, resumes podcast after 'IGL' row
Popular internet personality and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as Beerbiceps, returned to Instagram on Sunday after a month-long break following the controversy over his comments on India's Got Latent.
Stand-up comic Swati Sachdeva faces backlash for mother-vibrator joke
Stand-up comedian Swati Sachdeva is facing immense backlash on social media due to her latest joke about how her mother reacted after finding a vibrator at home.
'IGL' row: Samay Raina appears before Maharashtra Cyber Cell
Popular YouTuber and comedian Samay Raina appeared before the Maharashtra Cyber Cell on Friday as part of the ongoing investigation into his controversial YouTube show India's Got Latent.
T-Series responds after Kunal Kamra accuses them of unfair blocking
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has accused Bollywood studio T-Series of unfairly blocking his controversial stand-up special Naya Bharat on YouTube over alleged copyright violations.
Kangana v/s Hansal Mehta: Elon Musk's Grok joins the debate
A political storm over stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra's jibes aimed at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde prompted a social media spat between actor-politician Kangana Ranaut and filmmaker Hansal Mehta.
Mark Twain Prize night turns political as comedians roast Trump
Conan O'Brien was honored with the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center.
Kangana Ranaut calls out Kunal Kamra's joke as disrespectful
Actor Kangana Ranaut commented on comedian Kunal Kamra for his recent joke on Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde.
Hansal Mehta backs Kunal Kamra, shares his own assault story
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has come out in defense of comedian Kunal Kamra, who has been facing backlash for his joke on Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde.
Samay Raina finally appears before cyber cell, expresses 'deep regret'
Stand-up comedian Samay Raina has apologized for his role in the controversial episode of India's Got Latent (IGL).
Jaya Bachchan questions 'freedom of speech' amid Kunal Kamra's controversy
Samajwadi Party MP and veteran actor Jaya Bachchan has publicly defended stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra amid the raging row over his latest comments.
Kunal Kamra's controversial moments: From 'gaddar' jibe to Brahmin-Baniya affair
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has once again landed himself in a controversy, this time for calling Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde a "gaddar" (traitor) at a recent performance in Mumbai.
Kunal Kamra row: FIR filed against Shiv Sena leaders
The controversy around comedian Kunal Kamra's latest standup special is heating up.
John Abraham hints at reunion with Akshay for comedy film
In a recent interview with Pinkvilla, actor John Abraham hinted at a possible reunion with his Garam Masala co-star Akshay Kumar for a comedy film.
'IGL' row: Samay Raina summoned for the third time
The controversy over YouTuber Samay Raina's show, India's Got Latent, continues to snowball. The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has issued a third summons to Raina, who had failed to appear on Wednesday.
Samay Raina issued second summons in 'India's Got Latent' row
Popular YouTuber and comedian Samay Raina has been summoned by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell to record his statement in the ongoing controversy of his show India's Got Latent.
Throwback: When Priyadarshan considered quitting comedy films
Famous filmmaker Priyadarshan, whose comic gems Hera Pheri, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, and De Dana Dan, among others, are still adored, once thought of quitting the genre.
Ranveer Allahbadia fails to appear before Assam Police
Popular YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia failed to appear before the Assam Police in Guwahati on Tuesday.
Samay Raina 'broken' after 'IGL' row, friend reveals
YouTuber and author Shwetabh Gangwar recently disclosed that his friend, comedian Samay Raina, is battling depression and fear amid the ongoing India's Got Latent controversy.
Adam Sandler 'storms out' of Oscars over outfit joke
Comedian-actor Adam Sandler made a dramatic exit from the Oscars on Monday (IST).
Has Tanmay abandoned 'friends' Ranveer, Samay?
Comedian-ad writer Tanmay Bhat is well aware of facing flak for objectionable comedy. So, when his colleagues and friends, Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia, got caught in the eye of the storm of India's Got Latent (IGL) controversy, fans expected Bhat to speak up.
Will Kunal Kemmu direct 'Go Goa Gone 2'? He reveals
Bollywood actor Kunal Kemmu, who has been a part of cult comedy hits like Go Goa Gone, Dhol, and the Golmaal series, has said he would love to direct the sequel of Go Goa Gone.
Harsh Gujral deletes 'The Escape Room' episodes amid 'IGL' row
In the wake of the ongoing controversy over Ranveer Allahbadia's comments on Samay Raina's YouTube show India's Got Latent, comedian Harsh Gujral has deleted all episodes of his own YouTube show, The Escape Room.
Samay Raina finally addresses 'Latent' row in Canada stand-up show
Comedian Samay Raina, caught in a storm over his show India's Got Latent (IGL), recently broke his silence at a live performance in Canada.
Gaurav Kapoor mocks Ranveer Allahbadia's quick apology in 'Latent' row
Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, has found himself in legal trouble over his controversial comments on Samay Raina's India's Got Latent. The comments resulted in multiple FIRs against him.
Ryan Reynolds jokes about Blake Lively's legal battle at 'SNL50'
Ryan Reynolds, who is famous for his quick wit and humor, surprised everyone with his appearance on Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary special (SNL50) on Sunday (US time).
'Should be forgiven': Swanand Kirkire on Samay-Ranveer's 'Latent' row
Amid the raging controversy over YouTuber-podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia's comments on Samay Raina's India's Got Latent, lyricist-singer Swanand Kirkire has asked for forgiveness.
'Latent' controversy—Samay granted extension till March 10 to record statement
Comedian Samay Raina has been given an extension by the Mumbai Police to record his statement in the ongoing probe into controversial remarks made on his show India's Got Latent, reported PTI.
'Latent' controversy: Ranveer Allahbadia moves SC against multiple FIRs
Prominent YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as BeerBiceps, has moved the Supreme Court (SC) seeking relief against several First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against him in various states.
Assam Police summon Ranveer, Samay over 'India's Got Latent' row
The controversy of the popular show India's Got Latent has taken a new turn with Assam Police summoning several YouTubers and influencers associated with the show.
Vivek Agnihotri trolled for 'Kashmiri Pandit' take on Samay controversy
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri, renowned for movies like The Kashmir Files and The Vaccine War, has been facing a lot of backlash on social media lately.
When Varun Dhawan predicted 'India's Got Latent's downfall
Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan had apparently foreseen the controversy surrounding Samay Raina's show India's Got Latent when he appeared on the BeerBiceps podcast.
'India's Got Latent' row: Mumbai Police summons Samay Raina again
The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has summoned comedian Samay Raina once again in connection with the ongoing investigation into his YouTube show, India's Got Latent, Pinkvilla reported.
Amid 'Latent' row, Kapil Sharma's 'ma-baap ki kabaddi' joke resurfaces
The controversy over Ranveer Allahbadia's inappropriate comment on India's Got Latent has brought back a 2023 video of comedian Kapil Sharma.
'India's Got Latent' controversy: Comedian Samay Raina's Gujarat shows canceled
The ongoing controversy over the YouTube show India's Got Latent has resulted in the cancelation of comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina's upcoming performances in Gujarat.
'Latent' show controversy: Mumbai Police reach YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's house
The Mumbai Police arrived at popular YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia's residence on Tuesday, reported ANI.
Iconic rock band Green Day gets comedy film
Live Nation Productions is working on a comedy film based on iconic rock band Green Day, titled New Years Rev, reported Variety.