Heather McDonald finds creative and financial freedom with popular 'Juicy Scoop' podcast
In 2015 Heather McDonald launched her podcast โJuicy Scoop with Heather McDonaldโ as a way to promote her stand-up comedy.
Leslie Jones promises to be herself hosting 'The Daily Show'
Comedian Leslie Jones will be taking a temporary whirl as host of โThe Daily Showโ this week and viewers can expect Jonesโ trademark โ some blunt, edgy humor.
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Drake, Pink, The Weeknd win big at Billboard Music Awards
It was a family affair at the Billboard Music Awards: Pink twirled in the air in a powerful performance with her daughter, and Drake was named artist of the decade, accepting the honor alongside his 3-year-old son.
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Comic, Netflix staple Jo Koy talks race, rejection in memoir
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Like many famous comics, Jo Koy had early struggles at comedy clubs. "Mixed Plate: Chronicles of an All-American Combo,โ out Tuesday, is an ideal companion to Koy's stand-up with its humorous โ and at times painful โ origin stories behind some of his most popular bits. The book shows how Koy's mixed-race background ultimately shaped his brand of comedy and his determination not to give up on his childhood dream. โIโve always been open to just letting people be inside my life,โ Koy said. Even with all these opportunities, Koy's mother sometimes asks him if he'll drop stand-up for a regular job โwith benefits.โโI donโt think about retiring.
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Comedian Chelsea Handler examines white privilege in new Netflix documentary
Comedian Chelsea Handler has come a long way from making fun of celebrities in her stand-up to what she's doing now. Network to produce her own content at Netflix, Handler has explored many uncomfortable issues, like racism, drugs and dating. Most people see white privilege as a societal privilege that benefits white people over non-white people. Heres a trailer for my new @Netflix documentary, Hello Privilege, Its Me Chelsea. Out September 13th. pic.twitter.com/b3ygWUIuhM Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) September 3, 2019Graham Media Group 2019