South African-born comedian Urzila Carlson tells of her childhood escape from her abusive father, the reasons she became a Kiwi.

In her latest book, Kathy Griffin alleges fellow comedian Ellen banned her from her talk show.

A live version of hit TV show Fawlty Towers has canned its New Zealand tour, citing last week's Kaikoura earthquake among the reasons.

Comedian Wanda Sykes got booed at before she could even get to the punchline of her Trump jokes.

Jerry Seinfeld has revealed that it took him seven years to write one single joke.

Niva Retimanu​ visits Jon Dyball at High Society to learn how to sew.

It's the news that's bigger than a big salad. For the first time, ever, Jerry Seinfeld will perform in New Zealand. With this exciting news in mind let's look at Seinfeld's Top 5 moments, baby!

Jerry Seinfeld, one New Zealand show, yada yada yada....

Kiwi comedian Rose Matafeo is crushing it in the UK, appearing on a hugely popular panel show alongside some of Britain's most celebrated comedians.

"I love the outdoors so New Zealand's perfect for me," Bill Bailey tells me down the line from Ireland. "When I'm not doing gigs

He is in the country right this second and has a sold out Vector Arena show tonight, so why in the world is McIntyre so popular?

Fawlty Towers - Live is coming to New Zealand.

Russell Crowe took a dig at Donald Trump while emceeing the 30th American Cinematheque Awards.

Kiwi Paralympic star Liam Malone sees comedy as the perfect way to tackle conversations that make us feel uncomfortable.

There was just one topic that was off limits when Donald Trump was roasted by a panel of celebrities back in 2011.

Alan Sloggett has been a clown for decades after following in his father's large footsteps. Now he fears for his safety.

Comedian Jim Jefferies has postponed his upcoming New Zealand tour until January, 2017. The rescheduling is due to Jefferies filming

The problem with flying business class though, is that it's ruined all flying for me.

After Comedy Central's Roast of Rob Lowe filmed 10 days ago, word got out almost immediately: The event really became a roast of Ann Coulter.

COMMENT: Is there a more perfect expression of the First Amendment than roasting the head of state?

In a promo for the upcoming Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe, the 52-year-old actor lambasted his 1989 sex tape scandal with a new "Sax Tape."

Matt Suddain talks to Ricky Gervais about success and finding himself in his television alter ego.

He couldn't quite find love at the end of the day, but would former Bachelor Jordan Mauger have better luck finding a 'lifelong lad'?

Mel Parsons is going on tour with the women behind hit comedy show The Bitches' Box.

Rose Matafeo is getting some high praise for her "uproarious' Edinburgh Fringe Fest show.

Alan Carr has hit Auckland for his latest comedy show. Sarah Gandy bounces around Auckland with the well known talk show host as he dishes the dirt on Adele, the Spice Girls and the long running feud between his and Graham Norton's pooches.

Ali Wong has been lauded as the next big thing in comedy, says Jessica Goldstein.

Billy Crystal and an almost full ASB Theatre enjoyed a hugely satisfying mutual love affair on Thursday night.

Amy Schumer has confirmed she'll make her first New Zealand appearance at the end of the year.

Sarah Silverman is "lucky to be alive" after spending a week in intensive care.