Jen Kirkman News

Jen Kirkman is a stand-up comedian and the author of the book, I Can Barely Take Care of Myself, which became an instant New York Times Bestseller when it was released in 2013.

The 33rd edition of the Just For Laughs Festival, presented by Videotron in association with Loto-Québec, is back and bigger than ever!

The 11th Annual Sydney Comedy Festival has unleashed its 2015 program, revealing the biggest year yet for the event with more spectacular and diverse shows than ever before!

Bending the very fabric of time and space, tonight, January 5, Comedy Central's Emmy®-nominated '@midnight with Chris Hardwick' moves to 11:30 p.m. ET/PT, following 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.'

Bending the very fabric of time and space, on Monday, January 5, Comedy Central's Emmy®-nominated "@midnight with Chris Hardwick" moves to 11:30 p.m. ET/PT, following "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart."

Time to crack open the history books, because America's favorite inebriated storytellers are returning for a second season!

LIPSHTICK-THE PERFECT SHADE OF STANDUP is set to premiere at The Venetian this Friday, July 11 and has already sold out its first engagement with sassy TV personality, Wendy Williams. To celebrate the incredible reception, fans are invited to take advantage of special pricing for all of the other upcoming performances. Starting today, July 10 at 12 p.m. PST, for 48-hours guests can book tickets for only $48 to the following shows:

Time to crack open the history books, because America's favorite inebriated storytellers are returning for a second season! Ten episodes of the hit Comedy Central series 'Drunk History' begin today, July 1 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, followed by the second season premiere of 'Nathan For You.' For fans that want to relive every sloshed moment of season one, all episodes are now available on the Comedy Central App and atcc.com/drunk.

Stand-up comedian and best-selling author Jen Kirkman brings her irreverent wit to Copa Palm Springs for one very special performance on June 28 at 8 pm. Jen is currently a writer and regular round table guest on 'Chelsea Lately', one of the stars of the hit-spin-off 'mockumentary' show 'After Lately', .and the author of the book, 'I Can Barely Take Care of Myself,' which became an instant New York Times Bestseller when it was released in April 2013.

Guinness World Records has officially certified that Gilda's LaughFest, the nation's only community-wide festival of laughter, broke the previous record for the most people wearing sunglasses in the dark. With 1,675 participants, Gilda's LaughFest now officially holds the record.

Time to crack open the history books, because America's favorite inebriated storytellers are returning for a second season! Ten episodes of the hit Comedy Central series 'Drunk History' begin on Tuesday, July 1 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, followed by the second season premiere of 'Nathan For You.' For fans that want to relive every sloshed moment of season one, all episodes are now available on the Comedy Central App and atcc.com/drunk.

Comedienne Whitney Cummings (left) visited Las Vegas on Thursday. She was at a press conference at the Venetian Resort and Casino to announce Lipshtick - The Perfect Shade of Standup, a new resident series of performances by female comediennes.

The Venetian Las Vegas has announced LIPSHTICK - THE PERFECT SHADE OF STAND UP, a newly branded resident comedy series that marks the first time in the storied entertainment history of Las Vegas that the comedy stage will be taken exclusively by female performers. The new series will debut July 11 with appearances by daytime television personality Wendy Williams and will bring regular stand-up comedy performances to The Sands Showroom from an opening slate of 14 critically acclaimed comediennes.

QWEIRDO! is a recurring showcase of Chicago's top gay comedians and improvisers coming together on Sundays to make you laugh in the way that only your gay best friend (or a drunk Jessica Lange) can. The anchor improv team is 'ThoraBirch' featuring Drew Anderson, Thom Gaughan, and Derek Van Barham. They will invite different gay groups and solo acts to perform with them each Sunday.

Get seriously excited! We announced our first round of key talent and shows for the fourth year of LaughFest. The nation's first-ever, community-wide festival of laughter will be held today, March 6-16, 2014. So who did we announce?

Comedy Central announces its Best Bets for week of February 16th. Below, check out a sneak peek of an all-new episode of TOSH.O.

The nation's first-ever community-wide festival of laughter, Gilda's LaughFest, has announced its line-up of talent and shows for the festival's fourth year to be held March 6 to 16, 2014. The headliners announced include: Lily Tomlin, making a special appearance in partnership with Broadway Grand Rapids; Chris Tucker; and LaughFest veterans, Mike Birbiglia, Jim Gaffigan, and Sinbad. This year's Signature Event will feature Emmy award winning comedian, longtime TV personality and late-night talk show host Jay Leno. Several other acts were also announced for LaughFest, along with a '$50,000 Challenge' by five local companies to raise funds for the High Five campaign, which benefits Gilda's Club Grand Rapids Children's cancer, grief, and in school emotional health programs.

Jen Kirkman is a stand-up comedian, writer & actress. She is a regular round table guest on Chelsea Lately and was one of the stars of the hit-spin-off 'mockumentary' show After Lately. Jen's second stand-up album called Hail to the Freaks, successfully hit #13 on the Billboard Charts. She is well known for her role as the narrator in the Funny or Die/HBO cult-hit series Drunk History, which won the jury prize at Sundance Film Festival.

Comedy Central announces its Best Bets for week of January 12

Jen Kirkman is a stand-up comedian, writer & actress. She is a regular round table guest on Chelsea Lately and was one of the stars of the hit-spin-off 'mockumentary' show After Lately. Jen's second stand-up album called Hail to the Freaks, successfully hit #13 on the Billboard Charts. She is well known for her role as the narrator in the Funny or Die/HBO cult-hit series Drunk History, which won the jury prize at Sundance Film Festival.