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May 15, 2022

Jerrod Carmichael on coming out, his movie about depression and pandemic survival

On the heels of his powerful HBO special 'Rothaniel,' Jerrod Carmichael discusses comedy, pandemic hobbies and his directorial debut, the dark comedy 'On the Count of Three.'

Inside the 'brutally honest' 'Hacks' scene that made its star cry

Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder and the creators of HBO Max's Emmy-winning comedy break down Season 2's first big reveal.

Commentary: What is Ukrainian music, and what does it say about the war?

Music by composers from Ukraine or with Ukrainian heritage is, and has long been, all around us.

Column: If men could get pregnant, abortion and baby formula would be free

When cis men know what it's like to obsess about preventing an unwanted pregnancy or even to carry a wanted one, then they can talk about abortion.

Comedian Josh Johnson gives crowds a therapy session with a shot of bourbon for his new special

'The Daily Show' writer and stand-up comic tapes his first special tomorrow night at the Bourbon Room

'We're driving straight up the cliff': Theater is back, but recovery proves perilous

After nearly two years of pandemic closures, live theater has returned. But attendance is down, operational costs are soaring, and leaders are worried.

Can Young Thug's lyrics be used against him? Prosecutors say yes in RICO case against rapper

Prosecutors allege that Young Thug's violent boasts in song help prove his participation in criminal activity. His attorney calls the charges 'baseless.'

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