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Comedian who joked about Jesus leaves Russia fearing police probe

Reuters
Posted at Jan 23 11:08 PM

A popular stand-up comedian has temporarily left Russia for security reasons after police opened an investigation into one of his performances in which he cracked crude jokes about Jesus and the Orthodox Church, his lawyer said on Thursday. Read more »

Jo Koy, mag-aabot ng tulong sa mga naapektuhan ng pagputok ng bulkang Taal

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 16 01:28 AM

Bukod sa kanyang sold out show, plano rin ng Fil-Am comedian na si Jo Koy na mag-abot ng tulong sa mga naapektuhan ng bulkang Taal. Read more »

I don't find Jo Koy funny

Jam Pascual
Updated as of Jan 13 11:17 AM

He’s basically balikbayan Boys Night Out.  Read more »

The night Jo Koy surprised a Quezon City bar with a 20-minute set: what really happened

Rhia Diomampo Grana
Updated as of Jan 09 09:53 AM

The Fil-Am comic dropped by an open mic night in QC yesterday in support of his friends, who are the opening acts to his Solaire show this weekend. After being mobbed for selfies, he took to the stage for a little bit of good-humored ribbing.   Read more »

Dave Chappelle will be with his Filipina wife when he comes to Manila for 2-night show

Ces Oreña-Drilon
Updated as of Jan 15 06:41 PM

The tickets are selling so fast. As of today only half the seat inventory is left across both shows.  Read more »

Talent agency suspends 11 Japanese comedians for 'underground business'

Kyodo News
Posted at Jun 24 09:32 PM

A major Japanese talent agency suspended on Monday 11 of its comedians for conducting "underground business" and attending a party hosted by a purported organized crime group without consulting with the company. Read more »

Q&A with Jo Koy: “At the end of the day, your mom isn’t any different from my mom”

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 25 07:35 AM

While the comedian’s jokes can often be graphic, and play up to stereotypes, there is a line that he won’t touch. Read more »

Comedian Gary Lising passes away

Leah C. Salterio
Updated as of Jun 01 06:25 PM

Filipino comedian Gary Lising passed away Saturday.  Read more »

Remembering Chokoleit and the way he made us all laugh

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 11 05:04 AM

When Chokeleit, who passed away aged 48, made an appearance on 'It's Showtime' around three months ago, it was one of his quips that drew the loudest laughs from the 'madlang pipol.' Read more »

From painting billboards to starring in films, "Bangkay" lived and breathed movies

Gay Ace Domingo
Updated as of Jan 08 02:27 PM

He was a Dolphy favorite, a painter, a nomad, a soldier of Philippine cinema. Beyond the moniker Bangkay and the scary façade, Nonong de Andres possessed a caring nature and had charm to spare—how else could he have stayed in the movies for decades?   Read more »

Emmy-winning comedian Katt Williams arrested in Oregon assault

Reuters
Posted at Oct 08 06:50 AM

(Reuters) - Emmy-winning comedian Katt Williams was arrested for allegedly assaulting a limousine driver at a Portland, Oregon airport in a confrontation over the transportation of the celebrity’s dog, authorities said on Sunday. Read more »

Alex Calleja, ipinaliwanag ang karanasan sa 'cobra cut'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 03 04:33 PM

Kuwento ng komedyante, gusto niyang bumalik sa panahon para maipaayos ang kanyang "cobra cut." Read more »

South African comedian Carvin Goldstone to perform in Manila

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 07 05:59 PM

Filipino fans can get a taste of clean fun from award-winning South African comedian Carvin Goldstone as he is set to perform in Manila on May 19. Read more »

Comedian Louis C.K. admits sexual misconduct, entertainment outlets cut ties

Jill Serjeant and Piya Sinha-Roy, Reuters
Posted at Nov 11 08:07 AM

LOS ANGELES - U.S. comedian Louis C.K. on Friday admitted allegations against him by several women of sexual misconduct were true and apologized for his actions.   Read more »

Jo Koy, magtatanghal sa bansa sa Nobyembre

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 28 04:45 AM

May dugong Pinoy ang isa sa pinag-uusapang stand-up comedian ngayon sa Amerika: Walang iba 'yan kundi si Jo Koy. Read more »

Comedian 'Chikita' dies at 42

Jude Torres, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 31 09:29 PM

Chikita's funny videos went viral and gained thousands of viewers in social media. Read more »

Meet Netflix's Pinoy comedian Jo Koy's inspiration: his mom

Bev Llorente, ABS-CBN North America News Bureau
Posted at May 12 06:46 PM

LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Behind every son and daughter’s success is a mother. In comedian Jo Koy’s case, his mother, oftentimes the subject of his comedic antics, is quite a hit to audiences.   Read more »

Transgender comedian Chikita rushed to the hospital

Donna Lavares, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 17 09:07 PM

Transgender comedian Chikita has been rushed to the hospital, her friends confirmed on Friday. Read more »