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Comedian Reggie Carroll Dead at 52 After Shooting

Reggie Carroll, a comedian known for his touring stand-up routines, died after he was involved in an Aug. 20 shooting in northern Mississippi, according to the Southaven Police Department. He was 52.

August 25, 2025

Eddie Murphy's Son Eric and Martin Lawrence's Daughter Jasmin Are Married

Eddie Murphy’s son Eric Murphy and Martin Lawrence’s daughter Jasmin Lawrence privately tied the knot, the Dreamgirls alum revealed.

May 29, 2025

Jay Leno Makes Rare Comment on Being Granted Conservatorship of Wife Mavis Leno Amid Her Dementia

Jay Leno detailed how his life has changed since becoming the full-time caretaker for his wife Mavis Leno, after her advanced dementia diagnosis.

April 24, 2025

America’s Got Talent Semifinalist Kabir Singh Dead at 39

America’s Got Talent semifinalist Kabir Singh, a comedian who also appeared on Comedy Central and Family Guy, has died at the age of 39, his fiancée confirmed.

December 6, 2024

Jon Stewart Returning to The Daily Show After Trevor Noah’s Departure

Jon Stewart is at back The Daily Show. The comedian will host the Comedy Central show once a week through the 2024 election.

January 24, 2024

Comedian Kenny DeForest Dead at 37 After Bike Accident in NYC

Kenny DeForest, a stand-up comedian known for appearances on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' and 'The Late Late Show with James Corden,' has died at 37.

December 15, 2023

The Daily Show Reveals When Chelsea Handler, Leslie Jones & More Will Guest Host

The Daily Show is bringing in some major guest hosts and E! News has the exclusive details. Find out when Chelsea Handler, Sarah Silverman, Leslie Jones and more are set to fill in.

January 5, 2023

See How Trevor Noah Said His Emotional Goodbye to The Daily Show

On Dec. 8, Trevor Noah bid farewell to The Daily Show after hosting the iconic late night show for seven seasons. Watch how he said his emotional goodbye.

December 9, 2022

The Daily Show Reveals Which Celebrities Will Guest Host After Trevor Noah’s Exit

Ahead of Trevor Noah's Daily Show exit, Comedy Central has announced which comedians will be guest hosting starting in January, including Leslie Jones, Hasan Minhaj and Wanda Sykes.

December 7, 2022

Amber Ruffin Reveals If She Would Replace Trevor Noah on The Daily Show

In an exclusive interview with E! News, Amber Ruffin shared if she's interested in replacing Trevor Noah on Comedy Central's The Daily Show. Find out her answer here.

October 31, 2022

The Daily Show’s Roy Wood Jr. Reveals If He’d Stay on If Not Chosen As Trevor Noah’s Replacement

In an exclusive interview with E! News, Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. discussed the possibility of taking over for host Trevor Noah, who is stepping down in December.

October 19, 2022

Why You Might Already Know Trevor Noah’s Daily Show Replacement

Trevor Noah, who hosted The Daily Show for seven years following Jon Stewart's exit in 2015, announced his departure Sept. 29. Find out all the details on his replacement here!

October 3, 2022

Trevor Noah Announces He's Leaving The Daily Show

On Sept. 29, Trevor Noah announced he was stepping down as host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show after seven seasons. Find out how he broke the news.

September 30, 2022

New Details Shared on Comedian Teddy Ray’s Death

After comedian Teddy Ray was found dead on Aug. 12 at a private residence in Rancho Mirage, Calif., new information on his passing has been brought to light.

August 15, 2022

Comedian Teddy Ray Dead at 32

Teddy Ray, a rising star in the comedy world, has died just two weeks after his 32nd birthday. He was mourned online by co-stars and other celebs.

August 13, 2022

Charlamagne Tha God Reveals Whether He Thinks Wendy Williams Can Make a Comeback

Charlamagne Tha God shared whether he thinks Wendy Williams can make a daytime TV comeback after The Wendy Williams Show's end. Plus, why his Comedy Central talk show got a name change.

July 27, 2022

Nikki Glaser's Most Epic Comedy Central Roast Moments Will Have You Cackling

In honor of her new E! reality series Welcome Home Nikki Glaser?, check out the comedian's best burns from her Comedy Central Roast appearances and find out which celebs faced the fire!

April 22, 2022

Nikki Glaser's Best Comedy Central Roast Moments

April 22, 2022

How Surina Jindal and Melanie Chandra Leveled Up the "Chick Flick" With New Holiday Movie

Surina Jindal and Melanie Chandra star in Comedy Central's new Hot Mess Holiday, and exclusively told E! News why it isn't your average holiday movie.

December 10, 2021

Dan Levy Slams Comedy Central India For Censoring a Schitt’s Creek Same-Sex Kiss

Dan Levy spoke out against censorship of his beloved Schitt's Creek. In a tweet, he addressed why Comedy Central India's move to edit out a gay kiss is "harmful" for LGBTQ people.

October 7, 2020

Beavis and Butt-Head Returning to TV With Mike Judge Reimagining the Series for Comedy Central

Beavis and Butt-Head, a pop culture phenomenon from the 1990s, is returning to life with series creator Mike Judge back at the helm.

July 1, 2020

Comedian Chris Cotton Dies 2 Months Before Baby Is Due

The 32-year-old Comedy Central star passes away months before his pregnant wife is due to give birth. A GoFundMe page has been set up with proceeds going to Erica.

December 13, 2019

Comedy Central's Chris Cotton, 32, Dies Just Months Before His Wife Gives Birth

Comedy Central stand-up comedian Chris Cotton has died at the age of 32. Read on below.

December 12, 2019

Sound the Alarms, a Reno 911! Revival Is Coming to Quibi

Reno 911! originally aired for six seasons on Comedy Central and spawned a movie, and now it's back on the mobile-first streaming platform

December 6, 2019

The First Trailer for Awkwafina's New Comedy Central Show Will Make You Laugh

Awkwafina stars in Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens premiering in January 2020

December 2, 2019