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Inside the Industry: The future of funny business with Comedy Manila
From live shows to no shows, comedians Red Ollero and Mikey Andres now perform stand-up from their desktops
WATCH: Jason Dy does Filipino version of 'Kan Goo' from the '2gether' soundtrack
Jason covers a song originally perfomed by Bright, who played Sarawat in the hit Thai series
The '2gether: The series' finale just aired and the fans have a lot of feelings
The Thai BL show comes to an end
SarawaTine helped keep myself '2gether' during the lockdown
One gay man writes about what the hit Thai BL show meant to him during the pandemic
For Bright and Win of '2gether: The series,' love has no gender
The hit Thai show airs every Friday on GMMTV's YouTube channel
Why the Thai BL show '2gether: The Series' works
It's more than just the kilig
Dave Chappelle to bring comedy show to Manila in January 2020
Stand-up comedian Dave Chappelle heads to Manila for the first time for a two-night show in Solaire in January 2020
Stand-up scientists use comedy to reach beyond the ivory tower
Several scientist-comedians from across the US believe that laughter can be a powerful tool for communicating complex concepts
'Easy A’ spinoff sequel in the works
It's been almost a decade since the premiere of Emma Stone's hit teen comedy!
It may be funny, but PETA's 'Charot!' does not take charter change lightly
The theater company's upcoming play is a clever, thoughtful discussion on federalism and voting
Hong Kong art show cancelled after 'threats by China'
'We are sorry to announce that the exhibition 'Gongle' by Chinese artist Badiucao has been cancelled out of safety concerns,' says the news website Hong Kong Free Press, one of the event organizers
’To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before’ is one of Netflix’s most-watched original movies
Are Noah Centineo fans even surprised?
New theater comedy dramatizes Brexit break-ups
The play is sparked by what the Brexit-backing writers feel is a social outcasting of Leave voters by more vocal, self-righteous Remainers – particularly in the fervently pro-EU London artsy circles
'Crazy Rich Asians' had the biggest opening for a foreign rom-com in PH
The movie's opening shatters two box office records in the Philippines
WATCH: Repertory Philippines' 'Comedy of Tenors' cast gets candid
Jeremy Domingo, Issa Litton, and Noel Rayos talk about Paris, the play, and each other
WATCH: Manny Pacquiao to appear in Korean show 'Infinite Challenge'
The world boxing champ and Philippine senator is set to appear with Ryan Bang in the pre-New Year episode
The idiot's guide to Philippine elections
Bato bato sa langit ang tamaan huwag magalit
Komedi Indonesia yang sarat testosteron
Keresahan seorang penggemar standup comedy terungkapkan melalui sepotong tulisan
Umberto Eco's last book to be released Friday
Pape Satan Aleppe Chronicles of a Liquid Society is set be released on February 26
Saksikan: Yang spesial bagi Ernest Prakasa di Imlek 2016
Wawancara eksklusif Rappler bersama komika Ernest Prakasa seputar Imlek dan proyek proyek terbarunya tahun ini
SHORT FILM: We Need To Break Up
Niece teaches aunt how to break up with boyfriend
Cult satirist Jon Stewart retires from 'Daily Show'
Jon presents his final episode on Thursday August 6
SHORT FILM: He's A Dog In My House
They say all men are dogs It might just be true in this case
SHORT FILM: Skateboard Old Guy
Here s some slapstick Japanese comedy to tickle your funny bone
SHORT FILM: After Class
Two princesses learn a lesson on being in control of their lives
Kat Evasco: The woman who will make you laugh – and cry
Meet Kat Evasco at NextDayBetter San Francisco Saturday June 20th 2015
'Thank you and goodnight': US TV legend David Letterman signs out
UPDATED The last ever Late Show with David Letterman brings to an end an American cultural institution that has been watched by millions and an extraordinary career that has inspired a generation of comedians
New 'Daily Show' host in storm over 'racist, sexist' jokes
A firestorm of controversy raged around Trevor Noah s appointment after the emergence of a series of jokes made on the comic s Twitter timeline
Trevor Noah: From Soweto to TV stardom
Want to know more about the new ‘The Daily Show’ host?
Trevor Noah to replace Jon Stewart on 'Daily Show'
The 31 year old South African comedian is relatively unknown in the United States but has a big following online and in his homeland
Jon Stewart leaving 'The Daily Show'
UPDATED Jon will remain at the helm of The Daily Show until later this year Comedy Central says in a statement
Dolphy and COPD: Remembering his legacy
Brothers Eric and Epy Quizon share their memories of their father and his journey with COPD
Magners International Stand-up competition for comedians
Get the chance to represent the Philippines in an international comedy competition
[MMFF 2014] ‘English Only, Please’ Review: Language of love
While the film boasts a number of innovative ideas it’s still weighed down by an obedient adherence to mainstream formula writes Zig Marasigan
Komedian Ernest Prakasa: Ahok tak bisa jadi presiden
Not in a hundred years bisa ada orang Tionghoa jadi presiden di sini kata Ernest yang juga keturunan Tionghoa
Laughing matter: 'Patch Adams' brings humor therapy
My job is to love and be affectionate to help those who are suffering Spirituality cures says 69 year old Hunter Adams
Pinoy wins US comedy video contest
Cruz has won a trip to New York for a meet and greet with executives from The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
'Anchorman 2' is back... with 753 new jokes
The comedy gets a brand new facelift and goes on general release for one week only
Webhits: Dumb Starbucks
Dumb Starbucks was fun while it lasted Check out this tour of the mockery of the successful coffee shop chain
Gordon-Levitt and Rogen team up again for holiday movie
They re back The duo critics loved in 50 50 will be working on an upcoming holiday project
'Bio-eulogies' to Tado
According to Tado the book published in 2012 was a preview a pre burol pre interment a trailer of his life
Tado: 'Insanely absurd, downright brilliant'
He is our modern hero We honor him by treading the same path so that the nobility of his life will live on
Playing this week: Paranormal activity, Padilla action, more
This week in cinemas: That Awkward Moment Snowpiercer Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones Sa Ngalan ng Ama Ina at mga Anak
‘Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy’: A hilariously absurd party of four
Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy provides its own brand of slap in the face absurdity – a passionate attempt to amuse and delight
7 hilarious Christmas parodies on Youtube
Tis is the season to be merry with a little help from Youtube
Rex Navarrete: The art of telling a joke
Rex Navarrete opens up on his craft and the steps needed to get to the punchline
'Call Center Girl:' Graver than the graveyard shift
Bereft of any real substance it aspires for nothing else but shallow giggles – the cheap and horrible kind of entertainment
‘Status: It’s Complicated:' A Joke Worth Repeating
The blood of this film is bright colored spectacle its premise perfect for modern day commercial cinema
