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2024 Golden Globes aired Sunday, Jan. 7 on CBS at 8 p.m. EST.

Golden Globes host Jo Koy’s joke about the thespian’s unexpectedly growing family during his opening monologue. De Niro, 80, welcomed his seventh child, daughter Gia, with his girlfriend, Tiffany Chen, 45, in April.During Sunday’s show, Koy, who claimed to be a massive fan of the “Goodfellas” star, looked his idol’s way and said, “This guy’s amazing decade after decade. He just kills it every single time.

Jo Koy began the 2024 Golden Globe Awards on a modest note before shifting into high gear … and then hit a wall.“I’m just taking this all in. I’m so excited to be here. This is a dream come true, not just for me but for everyone here,” Koy said in opening the CBS-televised show on Sunday night.“Kevin Costner’s here.

reportedly turned down the gig. And, former Globes hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler reportedly said they were done. So, the job fell to Jo Koy.“This is my childhood dream,” Koy, 52, told USA Today.“I’m now living something that I would watch as a kid, something that indirectly inspired me to do what I do, seeing everyone from Bob Hope to Billy Crystal to Whoopi Goldberg [host] … Now, I’m in the captain’s seat and I’m loving it.”He told Variety about his plans, “I’m going to poke fun, but I want to do it in a way where we’re still celebrating.

Leanne Morgan, a mother of three and grandmother to two, released her first Netflix special last year and is now embarking on the second leg of her nationwide ‘Just Getting Started Tour.’Along the way, she’ll perform back-to-back headlining spots at Buffalo, NY’s UB Center For The Arts on Saturday, March 16 and then a week later, she’ll drop into Red Bank, NJ’s Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre for a pair of shows on Saturday, March 23.“I’ll be sharing more stories of my real life, my family and my experiences and I hope people will still come away from this new hour saying, ‘this is my life- is Leanne spying on me?,’” said Morgan in a statement.If that sounds like the show for you, it isn’t too late to grab tickets to see Morgan at one of her 48 gigs from January through June.You won’t have to spend that much either.At the time of publication, the lowest price we found on tickets was $40 before fees on Vivid Seats.Most other shows had seats starting anywhere from $45 to $70 before fees although there were a few outliers where tickets prices began over $100.Looking for a few more details before smashing that buy button?We’re here to help, Leanne fans.Our team has everything you need to know and more about the ‘Just Getting Started Tour’ below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.As noted above, Morgan has a whopping 48 shows lined up this year.That includes stops in major markets like Las Vegas (Feb.

Katt Williams, who made headlines for getting catty on Shannon Sharpe’s podcast ‘Club Shay Shay’ dishing about big-name comedians, has 35 shows remaining on his 2024 ‘Dark Matter Tour’ schedule.That includes stops at Albany, NY’s MVP Arena on Saturday, Feb. 10 and Atlantic City, NJ’s Boardwalk Hall on Saturday, Feb.

Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Burr and Roy Wood Jr. all had the same answer.Mark Normand.Normand, 40, isn’t new to the scene, though. The veteran comic cut his teeth performing multiple sets a night for years at bars, clubs and theaters all over New York City.And now, the hardest working comic’s hard work is paying off.In July 2023, Netflix released Normand’s latest one-hour special ‘Soup To Nuts’ and next he’s embarking on his nationwide ‘Ya Don’t Say Tour’ this winter which includes back-to-back shows at New York City’s Beacon Theatre on Friday, Jan.

Las Vegas Review-Journal. “It was fun,” Marie Musso Greene said when asked what it was like being married to the late headliner. “He always made humor out of whatever he could.

Miami Herald.The “Half Baked” actor alerted the man to security before scolding the audience and walking off the stage, shaking his head disappointedly, the outlet added.The venue’s policy is that “device and electronics free, per the artist’s request,” meaning anything that could be used to record Chappelle’s set should have been out of sight for the duration of the show, according to Hard Rock Live’s website.Fans are required to leave their electronics, such as cellphones, smartwatches, and cameras, secured in Yondr neoprene pouches to prevent noisy guests from recording the performance.Chappelle has not addressed the incident, but fans expressed their frustration over the rude fan’s behavior. “Few things make you more misanthropic than going to a theater.

Kathy Griffin will be newly single in 2024.The comedian, 63, has filed for divorce from her husband, Randy Bick, just days before the two would have celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary.She listed the date of separation as Dec. 22, 2023, in court documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday, per Page Six.

said in a statement that Tom was “not only an extraordinary comedic talent, who, together with his brother Dick, became the most enduring comedy duo in history, entertaining the world for over six decades — but was a true champion for freedom of speech, harnessing the power of comedy to push boundaries and our political consciousness.”“Tom was a true pioneer who changed the face of television and transformed our culture with The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, whichsatirized politics, combated racism, protested the Vietnam War, and led the way for ‘Saturday Night Live,’ ‘The Daily Show,’ today’s network late night shows,and so much more,” Gunderson, who has helped preserve and showcase the Smothers Brothers career and legacy, continued.“We were proud to bring Tom and Dick out of retirement and reunite them on stage in 2019 to celebrate their legendary careers, and we are honored to preserve Tom’s remarkable work and legacy here at the National Comedy Center for generations to come.”A private memorial service for family and friends is set to take place sometime in 2024. Dick and his wife, Marie, have requested memorial donations honoring Tom to be made to the National Comedy Center.Tom is survived by his children, Bo and Riley Rose Smothers, grandson Phoenix, Marcy Carriker Smothers, sister-in-law Marie Smothers, and several nephews and a niece.

BBC Radio 5 Live in an interview on Wednesday.“I’m even saying I don’t do that,” he said. “Literally saying in the joke I don’t do that.”In “Armageddon,” premiering Christmas Day, Gervais refers to making videos for the Make-A-Wish foundation, which grants wishes to terminally ill children, during the pandemic — and says his first reaction to the kids is “Why didn’t you wish to get better? What, you f – – king retarded as well?”“I didn’t do that either,” he tells the live audience. “These are all jokes, all right? … I don’t burst into hospitals and go ‘Wake up baldy.

Jo Koy, 52, was just announced as the host of the 2024 Golden Globe Awards.“I’ve stepped onto a lot of stages around the world in my career, but this one is going to be extra special,” Koy shared in a statement. “This is that moment where I get to make my Filipino family proud.”And if you’ve always wanted to see the “Easter Sunday” star live, you can catch him midway through his recently extended ‘Funny is Funny World Tour’ from January through May 2024 featuring all new material.Along the way, he’ll be making a pair of stops in New York.First up, Koy is slated to drop into Verona’s Turning Stone Resort and Casino Event Center on Sunday, March 10.

reportedly snubbed offers to emcee the telecast, airing Jan. 7 on CBS.“I’ve stepped onto a lot of stages around the world in my career, but this one is going to be extra special,” Koy said in a statement.

Billboard, Kevin Hart made more money from his live shows than any other comedian from Nov. 1, 2022 through Sept.

Tom Brady is going to be roasted at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum as part of the massive Netflix Is A Joke Festival.“Watch as Tom Brady gets his cleats held to the fire by the Roastmaster General Jeff Ross, alongside famous friends & frenemies in an unforgettable night as they try to take down the GOAT,” reads a press release for the one-off event.While we don’t know who those famous friends and frenemies will be, we do know the best way to find out is live.As of now, tickets are available for what will likely be the year’s biggest roast.At the time of publication, ticket prices start at $72 before fees on Vivid Seats.$206 before fees was the best price we found on floor seats for the arena show.Looking for a bit more information before smashing that buy button?We’ve got you covered, Brady fans…and haters.All the details you’re looking for and more about the ‘G.R.O.A.T.’ aka ‘The Greatest Roast Of All Time’ can be found below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best prices on tickets by section at the Kia Forum is here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Mike Birbiglia has toweled off and is ready to dive back in.Fresh off the release of his new Netflix special “The Old Man and the Pool,” the 45-year-old comedian is already pounding the pavement.First up, he’ll play a whopping nine (!) shows at Boston’s Wilbur Theatre from Dec. 15-23 in a residency he’s calling ‘Christmas Parmesan.’Then, in 2024, the “Don’t Think Twice” writer, director and star will hit the road for his 34-gig ‘Please Stop The Ride Tour’ which includes stops in Troy, NY’s Troy Savings Music Hall on Wednesday, May 15 and Rochester, NY’s Kodak Center on Thursday, May 16.“I’m going on tour with my all new hour of comedy,’ Birbiglia shared on Instagram.

Brett Goldstein.Goldstein, known for his irascible character Roy Kent on Apple TV’s “Ted Lasso,” just added 14 stand-up shows in U.S. and Canada to his 2024 calendar as part of his ongoing ‘Second Best Night Of Your Life Tour.’“There will be swears,” the two-time Emmy winner shared in an Instagram announcement post.This time around, he’ll hit major cities like Philadelphia, New Orleans, Las Vegas, Milwaukee and Phoenix from January through May.Plus, Goldstein will headline a pair of shows at Los Angeles’ upcoming Netflix Is A Joke Festival on Saturday, May 4 with Mae Martin and then a solo gig on Friday, May 10.And if you’re wondering how much tickets will cost you to see Roy Kent live, we’re here to let you know they’re not exactly cheap.At the time of publication, our team found some seats going for as low as $57 before fees on Vivid Seats.However, that price is a bit of an outlier.

Netflix’s “The Standups,” she says, “My youngest son got a d – – k now. I didn’t know that.”The Emmy-nominated actress and comedian, who portrays principal Ava Coleman on the hit ABC show, has two sons, but not much else is known about them. “I didn’t know.

Andrew Dice Clay, 66, has seven huge shows lined up from December 2023 all the way up until April 2024.That includes a pair of New York gigs for the Brooklyn native.First up, “The Adventures of Ford Fairlane” star will headline at Huntington’s Paramount Theater on Sunday, Dec. 17.Then, two months later, the leather jacket wearing comic head straight to the heart of the Big Apple when he swoops into Carnegie Hall on Thursday, Feb.

Bill Burr is returning to the stage in 2024.The bald, brash Boston comic is touring all over North America from February through June 2024.“Please come and see me because I’m not good at anything,” the 55-year-old “Mandalorian” actor cracked in an Instagram tour announcement.And if you want to catch the Monday Morning Podcast host’s unhinged rants about anything and everything from politics to drug trips to fast food, tickets are available for all 17 upcoming gigs.Some are fairly affordable, too.At the time of publication, we found tickets going for as low as $48 before fees on Vivid Seats.Other shows had seats starting anywhere from $50 to $186 before fees.Need a few more details before smashing that Bill Burr buy button?We’ve got you covered, ol’ Freckle fans.Here’s everything you need to know and more about Bill Burr’s 2024 tour schedule.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

The 2024 Golden Globes announced the nominations on Monday, but one major category was missing: host.The ceremony is fast approaching, set for Jan. 7 (8 p.m. on CBS), and there’s been no celeb emcee announced.

Theo Von, the host of “This Past Weekend” and formerly of “King and the Sting” is currently midway through his North American stand-up ‘Return Of The Rat Tour’ that will send him to venues all over the country from now up until February 2024.That includes a stop at Syracuse, NY’s Upstate Medical University Arena on Thursday, Feb. 8.And if you want to see the former MTV reality show star turned conservative comic do his thing live, you can still grab last-minute tickets for all nine shows on his tour calendar.At the time of publication, prices start at $58 before fees on Vivid Seats.Other shows have seats starting anywhere from $61 to $72 before fees.Curious how much tickets cost for the show closest to you?You’re in the right place, Von fans.We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Theo Von’s stand-up comedy tour below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Sebastian Maniscalco has some grievances to air.According to the popular comic’s Instagram, he’s not happy with “$70 parking, paying extra to feed giraffes at zoos” and a number of other inconveniences.So, he’s taking those complaints on the road in 2024 in what he’s calling the ‘It Ain’t Right Tour.’Along the way, the 50-year-old will make a number of stops in New York.First up, he’ll perform back-to-back nights at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Sept. 18 and Thursday, Sept.

Matt Rife after catching his controversial new Netflix special “Natural Selection,” he’s got you covered.The 28-year-old comic is currently on tour, and as of now, has over 150 (!) North American headlining spots on his 2023-24 ‘ProbleMATTic Tour.’That includes quite a few stops in New York.First up, he’ll drop into Schenectady’s Proctors Theatre from Jan. 31 through Feb.

Tim Allen doesn’t need to dwell about retirement — because it’s not on his radar.The “Santa Clauses” actor referenced late sports commentator and NFL coach John Madden and his good friend Jay Leno for his take on taking a full-time break from acting.“I think it was, Madden said it. A football guy said, ‘I’ve never worked a day in my life,'” Allen told The Post.“And for those of us in the moment, my good friend Jay Leno and I both talk about standup. I still do concerts.

Chelsea Handler is midway through her ongoing, sprawling ‘Little Big B—- Tour’ and has 26 shows all over North America from November 2023 through May 2024.That includes a headlining spot at Verona, NY’s Turning Stone Resort and Casino Event Center on Saturday, May 11.And yes, her material is still as dirty as ever, as evidenced by this very NSFW clip she recently posted on Instagram.Want to catch the former “Chelsea Lately” host live on the road this year and next?Now, you can — tickets are available for all of her upcoming gigs.Some are quite cheap, too.At the time of publication, our team found tickets going for as low as $27 before fees on Vivid Seats.Other shows have seats starting anywhere from $35 to $108 before fees.What do they cost at the show closest to you?You’ll just have to keep scrolling to find out.Our team has all the information you’re looking for and more about Chelsea Handler’s ‘Little Big B—- Tour’ below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy the cheapest tickets available can be found here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Ali Wong is putting the pedal to the metal.The stand-up comic just added nine shows to her ongoing stand-up tour that will send her to theaters, concert halls and performing arts centers all over North America from December 2023 through April 2024.That includes gigs at Newark, NJ’s New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Monday, April 1 and Red Bank, NJ’s Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre on Wednesday, April 3.While we can’t guarantee what material the “Always Be My Maybe” star will bring to the stage this time around, she did share “going on tour with a brand new hour of stand up that is yes, all about my dating life,”on Instagram back in March.And if you want to see the recent divorcée dish live, you can grab tickets for all shows as soon as today.At the time of publication, the lowest ticket prices we could find for any show on the tour was $53 before fees on Vivid Seats.All other shows have seats starting in the $65 to $150 before fees neighborhood.Curious how much tickets will cost to see the comic who brought the world “Baby Cobra,” “Hard Knock Wife” and “Don Wong” at the show closest to you?Keep scrolling, “Beef” fans.We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Ali Wong’s recently extended 2023-24 tour below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Jon Stewart can’t stop co-headlining.The former “Daily Show” host, who shared the stage with Pete Davidson and John Mulaney earlier this year, is now splitting time with comedian and podcaster Tom Segura.On Tuesday, Dec. 12 and Wednesday, Dec.13, the unlikely duo will bring the funny to Montclair, NJ’s Wellmont Theater.“Come see one of the greatest comedic voices of our generation and also Jon Stewart will be on the shows as well,” Segura cracked on Instagram.While our team hasn’t seen Segura live, the NY Post caught Stewart live in Atlantic City earlier this year.

Matthew Perry’s tragic death just weeks after the star drowned in his hot tub.Kim, 33, made the insensitive remarks during a stand-up set he shared on his TikTok last week.“Sad to hear that the great Matthew Perry died alone in a hot tub. You know, for a guy on a show called ‘Friends,’ he could have used a couple,” said the jokester, who has opened for fellow comedians Joe Rogan and Tony Hinchcliffe.The wisecrack earned Kim a hefty round of laughs and claps from the audience.He then leaned into the positive feedback, stating that the iconic TV show’s opening credits of Perry and his costars splashing in a water fountain foreshadowed his early demise.“Who knew the opening credits were his cry for help?” Kim said, with a smirk on his face.Although the crowd at his live show seemed supportive of the tasteless jokes, the comments section of his TikTok was split.The video amassed more than 286,000 views — more than 5 times his follower count on the platform.“RIP Mathew Perry you’ll always be remembered unlike whoever this idiot is,” one person wrote.“Clearly you have no good material left.

Dodger Stadium.Gabriel Iglesias is that comedian — and he sold out the venue twice.However, that wasn’t just a victory lap for the 47-year-old comic; he’s back on the road and touring all over North America as part of his ‘Don’t Worry Be Fluffy Tour’ from November 2023 through March 2024.As of now, he has 14 gigs lined up at arenas in major market cities like Phoenix, Las Vegas and Charlotte.And if you want to see him live, seats are available for each and every upcoming show.At the time of publication, the lowest price our team found after scouring the web was $66 before fees on Vivid Seats.Other shows on the tour have tickets starting anywhere from $76 to $186 before fees.Wonder how much seats will run you at the show closest to you?Keep scrolling, Fluffy fans.We’ve got all the information you’re looking for and more about Gabriel Iglesias’ ‘Don’t Worry Be Fluffy Tour’ below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Hasan Minhaj has a lot to joke about these days.This past September, the 37-year-old comedian was the subject of a New Yorker profile that claimed a handful of allegedly true stories in his act weren’t based on fact but “emotional truth” and exploited people from his past.A little over a month later, he soberly responded to the piece on YouTube and claimed he had been unfairly represented in the interview process using snippets of conversation to prove his point.“Why did the New Yorker fact-check my stand-up special but not properly fact-check their own article,” he asks in a mic drop moment.“Going forward, will I be more thoughtful sticking to the facts in my storytelling? Absolutely,” he later added.Want to hear more of his side — with punchlines?Well, now you can.The former “Daily Show” correspondent and “Patriot Act” recently extended his perfectly titled ‘Off With His Head Tour’ from now up until June 2024.That includes three shows at Red Bank, NJ’s Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre on Nov. 25-26 and a quartet of gigs at New York City’s Beacon Theatre on Dec.

Impractical Jokers have 11 big shows lined up at arenas, casinos, symphony halls and theatres from January through June 2024.For those who are wondering how the oft-laugh out loud show translates to the stage, the Jokers have already figured that out.“it’s more of a multimedia show,” Sal Vulcano told Cincinnati.com. We show videos, we tell stories.

Instagram.“I just wanted to let you know that I will not be making it to do the Apollo show. I’m in the hospital, and I’m going to be postponing for a later date,” he said.

Tom Segura, who took seven months off after his multi-year ‘I’m Coming Everywhere Tour’ that culminated with a Netflix special, is returning to the road in 2023 and ’24.Segura’s upcoming ‘Come Together Tour’ will send him all over North America from November of this year all the way up until June on what he’s calling the first leg of the trek.“Many more cities to come,” the 44-year-old shared on Instagram. “We will announce the second leg after the new year.”While out and about, he’ll be making a number of New York and New Jersey stops.First up, Segura headline back-to-back nights at Atlantic City, NJ’s Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Friday, Feb.

Brett Goldstein fans don’t know the comic from the stage.No, the majority of his audience is likely familiar with his work on Apple TV’s “Ted Lasso” where he plays hard-nosed, foul-mouthed footballer turned coach Roy Kent.On top of that, he also co-created and wrote for the Jason Segel and Harrison Ford series “Shrinking” for the network.However, long before the 43-year-old Brit inhabited the role that netted him a pair of Emmy Awards for Best Supporting Actor, he was a stand-up comedian.And now that he’s made a splash stateside, he’s touring his act all over North America as part of his ongoing ‘Second Best Night Of Your Life Tour.’Given that we’re such big fans of his persona, we had to see what his act was like.So, the New York Post sent Brett Goldstein aficionado Angela Tricarico to check out his Friday, Nov. 10 gig at New York City’s Beacon Theatre.“Don’t expect to hear much about ‘Ted Lasso’ and ‘Shrinking,’ even now that the strike is over,” Tricarico shared.