We know Channing Tatum can dance, because he’s done it in movies like Step Up and in that one grainy video on the web from when he was a stripper, and we know he can act, at least in movies that require him to look like he works out a lot. We’re not as sure that he can deliver a punch line, and with his comedic feature-film adaptation of 21 Jump Street about to premiere, this is important information his potential audience needs to know. Therefore, a lot is riding on his Saturday Night Live debu... [Read More]

The best stand-up comedy is funny and insightful at the same time. What comedy bits have most stuck with you as meaningful about life? [Read More]

This list will rank George Carlin’s albums in terms of overall quality, with special attention paid to both straight hilarity as well as philosophical pertinence. I chose albums rather than specials for three reasons: 1) most of Carlin’s ... [Read More]

Jay Leno, as much as he takes flak from audiences and comedians alike, generally isn’t on the receiving end of critique for particularly edgy or offensive jokes. Sure, he’s had his share of Tonight Show-related debacles, but Leno doesn’t have a reput... [Read More]

For a show as beloved by both critics and key demographics as Modern Family is, it was only a matter of time before someone bothered to find something to pick on. Last night’s episode is such a case as it focuses on the daughter of Cam and Mitc... [Read More]

When a comedy flick costs $32 million to make and then grosses $288 million worldwide, it’s a given: you make a sequel– no matter how flimsy the thematic reasoning may be. So, it’s no surprise that Universal is working on a sequel t... [Read More]

ed note: We reported last night that comedian Angelo Bowers had passed away when he was involved in a car accident caused by a drunk driver. His friend and fellow comedian Josh Adam Meyers was in the same car and remains in critical condition; heR... [Read More]

If you’re a regular reader of Laughspin, there is no need to extoll on the honesty of writing one’s own comedic material as a comedian and not stealing others. We posted plenty about that in 2011. If you’re not, then know that not o... [Read More]

It should be no surprise to anyone that Bill Maher would make a remark pointing out the inconsistencies of Christianity. Yet, after tweeting “Wow, Jesus just fucked #TimTebow bad! And on Xmas Eve! Somewhere in hell Satan is tebowing, saying to ... [Read More]

After the incredibly surprising Golden Globe nominations of HBO’s Enlightened for the Best TV Series-Comedy or Musical and Best Actress in a TV Series-Comedy or Musical (Laura Dern), it is no surprise that HBO renewed the series for another sea... [Read More]