Comedians
Comedians' Real Names: Who They Were Born As, and Why They Changed
Learn the birth names of famous comedians like Rodney Dangerfield and Jon Stewart, and the practical and personal reasons they chose new ones.
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Are people using AI to plan their Halloween costumes?
Many people use AI for Halloween shopping and brainstorming, but fewer name it as a costume inspiration source. Here's what the surveys show.
Comedians
The Domingo Sketch: How SNL's Running Bit Started
How a viral off-key wedding toast became SNL's Domingo sketch, a table read flop that grew into one of the show's longest-running bits.
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The Largest Comedy Audiences on Record
Shane Gillis's 2026 Philadelphia show set the comedy crowd record at 73,946. See how it compares to Mario Barth and other stadium shows.
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Halloween is on a Saturday this year. When is the next Saturday Halloween?
Halloween stays on Oct. 31, but its weekday shifts. Find out when it next falls on a Saturday (2037) and why the gaps vary.
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What are the most common Halloween costumes this year?
See which costumes top the 2026 adult, kids, and pet lists, plus what retailers and search data show, and why those measures differ.
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How much are Americans spending on Halloween in 2026?
NRF projects Americans will spend $13.5 billion on Halloween in 2026, about $115 per person, with costume, decoration, and candy breakdowns.
Comedians
Jamie Foxx's Hulu Special "Take Care of Yourself": The Facts
Where to watch Jamie Foxx's Hulu stand-up special Take Care of Yourself, where it was filmed, what it covers, and the health scare behind it.
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Mojo Brookzz's First Netflix Special: The Facts About I Know You Lying
Facts about Mojo Brookzz's first Netflix stand-up special, I Know You Lying: how it was made, what it covers, and how he reached Netflix.
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The Two-Hour Marathon Barrier Is Broken: Sawe's 1:59:30, Explained
Sabastian Sawe ran 1:59:30 in London, the first sub-two-hour marathon in a record-eligible race. Here's what happened and why it counts.
Comedians
SNL Season 52: The Two New Cast Members, Two Promotions and Who Left
Meet the two new SNL featured players for Season 52, the cast promotions and departures, and the full 17-member lineup for the 2026 season.
Comedians
Shane Gillis Hosts SNL Again: The Dates and the Stadium Record
Shane Gillis hosts SNL on Oct. 10, 2026. Get his three hosting dates, the season 52 lineup, and his record-setting Philadelphia stadium show.