Read more comedian stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/20397/comedian.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 5:42:03 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74332/daily-show-s-john-oliver-gets-series.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagComedy Central has ordered six episodes of a new series starring Daily Show correspondent John Oliver. Each installment of John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show will feature performances from four comedians of Oliver's choosing—Janeane Garofalo, Brian Posehn, and Paul F. Tompkins are confirmed. "It's the most worthwhile way you...http://www.newser.com/story/74332/daily-show-s-john-oliver-gets-series.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 18 Nov 2009 13:56:01 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/71091/chris-rock-wants-to-be-your-black-friend.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagNow’s your chance to make Chris Rock your black friend: the comedian will star in Will You Be My Black Friend? The film's based on the GQ article of the same name, chronicling author Devin Friedman’s attempt to diversify his circle of white buddies.http://www.newser.com/story/71091/chris-rock-wants-to-be-your-black-friend.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 07 Oct 2009 11:10:57 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/70828/cleese-hits-stage-to-fund-20m-divorce.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagHit with a $20 million divorce settlement, John Cleese is taking to the stage for the first time in four years to raise some cash—and have a little fun airing his outrage at the payout to his third wife. A Ludicrous Evening with John Cleese… or How to Finance...http://www.newser.com/story/70828/cleese-hits-stage-to-fund-20m-divorce.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 02 Oct 2009 8:19:57 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/69679/hollywoods-funniest-fat-men.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIt jiggles. It droops. It covers naughty parts. Let's face it, fat is funny, especially when a guy knows how to work it. Super Tremendous lists the funniest fat men: Jason Alexander : His George Costanza character on Seinfeld revealed the tragic life of "a short, stocky, slow-witted bald man."http://www.newser.com/story/69679/hollywoods-funniest-fat-men.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 20 Sep 2009 5:45:51 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/69421/brit-stand-up-runs-43-marathons-in-52-days.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagEddie Izzard had never run more than 5 miles in his life before this summer but he'll be aiming for the finish line in his 43rd marathon today, the Guardian reports. The stand-up comedian, 47 years old and better known for wearing high heels and make-up than for running, took...http://www.newser.com/story/69421/brit-stand-up-runs-43-marathons-in-52-days.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 15 Sep 2009 7:09:36 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/69327/franken-gets-funny-again.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAs a latecomer to the Senate this year, Al Franken’s been playing it straight—but he loosened up enough to venture a few jokes at an Iowa fundraiser yesterday, CNN reports. Discussing Sen. Tom Harkin’s new post as head of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee,” Franken said:...http://www.newser.com/story/69327/franken-gets-funny-again.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 14 Sep 2009 8:30:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/68999/american-idol-snags-degeneres-as-4th-judge.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagComedian and talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres will be the fourth judge on the next season of American Idol , the Wrap reports. The deal, announced by Fox tonight, fills the star spot vacated by Paula Abdul, who quit the show this summer in a salary dispute.http://www.newser.com/story/68999/american-idol-snags-degeneres-as-4th-judge.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 09 Sep 2009 20:00:08 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/67766/comics-mother-in-law-sues-over-jokes.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe situation faced by comedian Sunda Croonquist sounds like it’s from one of her routines: mother-in-law sues comedian after being the butt of one too many jokes. But Croonquist’s mother-in-law is serious—she says her daughter-in-law makes her sound like a racist. She’s seeking unspecified damages and demands that the...http://www.newser.com/story/67766/comics-mother-in-law-sues-over-jokes.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 25 Aug 2009 16:44:27 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/67716/pauly-shore-heads-to-reality-tv.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagJust when you thought reality TV couldn’t get any worse, Pauly Shore gets his own show. Adopted will follow the comedian’s efforts to adopt an African child, reports the New York Post , citing Variety . This can’t possibly end well.http://www.newser.com/story/67716/pauly-shore-heads-to-reality-tv.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 25 Aug 2009 11:03:47 CDT