COMEDY INDUSTRY

May 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why SNL writers fib to celebrities about their hosting gigs

Pete Davidson and John Mulaney once had the awkward job of cushioning the egos of A-list celebrities who bombed on their first shot at hosting Saturday Night Live. During a Netflix comedy panel, Mulaney shared stories from his early days as an SNL writer—back when he was just 25 and fresh out of sta

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Nov 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

How Punchup Live is Changing the Comedy Game

Danny Frenkel and Alex Dajani launched Punchup Live in 2023 with a bold goal: to revolutionize the ticketing industry for live comedy. Frenkel, who spent 13 years at Facebook, noticed a big problem. The comedy world is messy. Artists, venues, and fans all struggle with a broken system. Punchup Live

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Aug 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Comedy's Comeback: Why Cancel Culture Is Losing Its Power

Nate Jackson, a well-known comedian, believes that cancel culture is on its way out. He thinks people are getting tired of trying to silence comedians and are instead choosing to watch what they enjoy. With so many entertainment options available, audiences are simply moving on from performers whose

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