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A new documentary reveals a bizarre anecdote in which actor Freddie Prinze allegedly tried to kill John Travolta with a crossbow. In the upcoming Showtime series “The Comedy Room,” Prinze’s pal Jimmie Walker recounted the tale, explaining that the “Chico and the Man” star became upset when Travolta took his place gracing the cover of …
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Jerry Seinfeld’s passionate defense of New York City’s vibrant future has made him the target of his own takedown — for picking on Florida. Tampa Bay Times columnist Stephanie Hayes, a self-confessed lover of the Big Apple, initially praised the comedian for his “flamethrower” burn of James Altucher’s Post column calling Gotham “dead forever” — …
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Jerry Seinfeld has put the “putz” who penned a viral essay claiming New York City is “dead forever” on blast — firing back, “How the hell do you know that?” The comedian tore into former hedge-fund manager James Altucher’s argument that the Big Apple was in tatters and beyond repair Monday with his own op-ed …
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Bryan Callen has been dropped by his agents at Creative Artists Agency and Innovative Artists following multiple accusations of sexual assault and misconduct, Page Six can confirm. According to the Los Angeles Times, the “Goldbergs” star is no longer on the roster for agents Justin Edbrooke and Steve Muller. A rep for Muller at Innovative …
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Comedian Sarah Cooper, who has found fame on social media by lip-synching President Donald Trump’s unhinged coronavirus tangents, has scored a Netflix comedy special. “Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine” will premiere in fall 2020, with Cooper flanked by an array of talent: Natasha Lyonne will direct, and Maya Rudolph will executive produce, along with Danielle Renfrew …
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Bryan Callen double-downed on his denial of allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. The “Goldbergs” actor, 53, posted an impassioned video on Instagram on Sunday to once again vehemently deny the accusations leveled by four women in the Los Angeles Times and announce he’s “obviously” taking a leave of absence from his podcast, “The Fighter …
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Andy Dick wants to cooperate with prosecutors and testify against a man caught on camera knocking him unconscious last year, saying he’ll return to New Orleans to testify, according to a report. The troubled comedian admitted Wednesday he had lost touch with prosecutors in the case against David Hale, 47, who told police he punched …
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Youtuber and comedian John Crist, 36, is back in the social media spotlight following an 8-month hiatus after being accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women last fall. In a video that was shared on Wednesday to Instagram and Facebook, Crist said that he spent the break “working on my own mental health and my …
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Is this Live on? The coronavirus has killed concerts and open mikes for the time being, but comedy has proved to be essential during the pandemic. Funnyman A-listers such as Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock and Adam Sandler have stepped up to the virtual mike to raise money for relief, while Jerry Seinfeld returned to the …
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Actor-comedian D.L. Hughley, who collapsed in the middle of his set at a Nashville comedy club, has announced that he tested positive for the coronavirus. The 57-year-old stunned patrons and employees when he lost consciousness while performing at the Zanies comedy nightclub on Friday night. On Saturday, Hughley posted a video on Twitter in which …
A new documentary reveals a bizarre anecdote in which actor Freddie Prinze allegedly tried to kill John Travolta with a crossbow. In the upcoming Showtime series “The Comedy Room,” Prinze’s pal Jimmie Walker recounted the tale, explaining that the “Chico and the Man” star became upset when Travolta took his place gracing the cover of …
