Kevin Hart launched Netflix’s Funny AF, a new stand-up competition premiering April 20. The series features judges like Nikki Glaser and Tom Segura, with the winner earning their own Netflix special through live audience voting in the finale.

Busboys, the new Theo Von and David Spade comedy film, released a trailer ahead of its April 17 debut. The comedy follows two friends who believe becoming waiters will solve their problems, featuring comedians Tim Dillon, Bobby Lee, Trevor Wallace, and Jay Pharoah. Trailer here.

‘SNL UK’ debuted March 21 with Tina Fey hosting an expanded eight-episode run. Additional differences from SNL include a flexible runtime that avoids strict time cuts.

The Conan O’Brien-hosted Oscars drew 17.9 million viewers, down about 12% from last year’s ceremony.

Harry Styles’ return to SNL boosted ratings to 4.8 million viewers, marking the show’s third-biggest audience of the season. 

‘Impractical Jokers’ lands a Season 13 renewal as ratings continue to surge. The series is seeing record highs, up nearly 300% in key demos.

Ben Stiller criticized the White House for using clips from Tropic Thunder in a pro-war video.

‘Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat’ Season 2 premiered on March 22 on Prime Video, with episodes rolling out through April 3. 

Shane Gillis will host Netflix’s live Roast of Kevin Hart on May 10 as part of the Netflix Is a Joke Fest. The event follows the massive success of the Tom Brady roast, which drew 26 million views, with the comedian lineup still to be announced.

Jonathan van Halem published a piece in State of Comedy outlining how comics can navigate different pay structures and use leverage over time to increase their earnings. One tip: if you lack leverage, take a door deal, focus on selling out the room, and use that to negotiate better terms next time.

Candi Clare, New York Comedy Club’s Head of Talent, argues that taping a special is still a major milestone, but only if comedians have years of polished material and a real audience to support it. She emphasizes that in today’s landscape, success depends less on the taping itself and more on distribution, promotion, and building a following, especially on YouTube.

Bert Kreischer’s tour bus went up in flames after breaking down in a snowstorm near Fargo. Everyone escaped safely before it was destroyed.

Comedian Matt Ruby argues that trying to please everyone leads to “homogenous slop,” making the case that great comedy comes from a distinct point of view. In a related post, he emphasizes that strong comedians succeed by expressing what they truly think, even when it’s strange or unpopular.