Comedians

Nick Cannon will be taking "Wild N' Out" and its hilarious jokes on the road full-time... because we've learned they're leaving their traditional format behind to focus on the live tour.

Rip Micheals -- one of the executive producers of "Wild N' Out" -- tells TMZ ... the show is officially getting rid of its traditional format, which saw the show film at a central location with an in-studio audience.

For the next season, Rip says the show will be doing a live tour and taping it ... collecting the footage from a series of different cities ... much like the hit show "Verzuz."

Anna Faris says she quit alcohol because booze has a ton of negative effects on her ... and she's trying to break out of old patterns.

The actress opened up about kicking her old habits during an episode of the "Dear Chelsea" podcast ... telling host Chelsea Handler she used to feel "ungracious" about her comedic career, but recently changed her tune after getting on the wagon.

Chelsea asks if giving up alcohol had anything to do with her mindset switch ... and Anna says she thinks it's one of sobriety's many gifts.

Will Forte is giving "Coyote vs. Acme" fans their flowers ... saying their refusal to let the movie die is the reason it's finally hitting theaters.

We got Will in New York City on Wednesday, and he told us he's pumped for people to finally see the film when it drops August 28 -- especially after he had pretty much given up on it ever seeing the light of day.

Will plays Wile E. Coyote's lawyer in the flick ... helping the Looney Tunes legend sue Acme over all those faulty contraptions that have blown up in his face over the years -- and John Cena plays the head of Acme's legal team.

The stars of "Impractical Jokers" just gave the Empire State Building a shine ... and it's as freaking scary as it is ballsy!

Check out the clip exclusive to TMZ ... James “Murr” Murray lost a challenge ... so Sal Vulcano and Brian “Q” Quinn hoisted him 100 stories up -- dressed as a human mop -- because, ya know, NYC is dirty.

The clip is thrilling ... but that's it for now because the full segment's for the next season -- set to air next year. Impractical Jokers is currently airing on Thursdays at 10PM on TBS.

This Thirsty Tuesday thirst-trap is about to be revealed, but not without a few teases first ... Can you guess the famous comedian turning heads in this blue stringy bikini?!

She first gained fans posting comedic vids to Instagram, but these days, she’s known as a "miracle worker" and a 2nd-grade teacher ...

Christina Pazsitzky is looking for a funnyman to ease her back into the dating market amid her divorce from Tom Segura ... because she's agreed to do a comedy dating show!

Comedy Mothership -- a popular club in Austin owned by Joe Rogan -- is hosting "The Comedy Dating Show" on Wednesday ... the show promises comedians will "shoot their shot with Christina P for a chance at love."

The tongue-in-cheek post includes a suggestive graphic of an ovoid white plate on a red background which brings to mind ... well, we won't say what it looks like. Come to your own conclusions, people!

Kenan Thompson is mourning his fellow "All That" star Christy Knowings ... saying her death is unimaginable.

Kenan paid tribute to Christy on social media Thursday, shortly after we first reported her death, writing ... "Never could have imagined this day!!"

The 'SNL' star called Christy "a real one" and "one of the funniest people out here" ... while sending love to her family and adding, "Gonna miss you buddy!!!"

QVC's viral wig-mogul Tori Brattin is reacting to all the love she's received since her on-air blooper, describing the moment Jimmy Fallon called to invite her on "The Tonight Show."

Toni hopped on the "TMZ Podcast" and caught up with TMZ's Alexa Klohn to chat about their interview last week ... where the TV personality pitched one of her viral wigs to the late night host -- who saw our clip and wanted to try on one of the wigs himself.

Tom Segura is breaking his silence on his separation from Christina Pazsitzky ... calling it a "horrible experience" and an emotional rollercoaster.

Tom addresses the split for the first time on their "Your Mom's House" podcast ... pushing back on the narrative that he forced Christina to address their breakup all alone.

ICYMI, Christina fought back tears as she spoke about their split on the podcast last week ... saying they tried working through their issues for years.

In a new episode published today, Tom says they have been filming 'YMH' separately for months ... because their split is not new to them.

With a slip of a wig and a slip of the tongue, Toni Brattin is ditching her QVC slot for primetime with Jimmy Fallon ... and she isn't going to blow it this time!

The QVC host is stopping by 30 Rock for tonight's episode of "The Tonight Show," and TMZ's got the first look!

Toni's using her viral blunder to make good on her word and personally give Jimmy an early birthday present.

Matt Rife is catching tons of flak for telling a paranormal expert with autism to kill himself ... and now that man's family is demanding the comic issue a public apology.

Here's the deal ... Matt launched a social media attack against paranormal investigator Chris Mac, telling him to "please remove yourself from this earth"... all this because Chris asked Matt not to put the infamous Annabelle doll he owns in a certain place at the Haunted Warren Museum.

Kevin Mac, Chris' dad, tells TMZ ... the family is "irate" with Matt over the "unprovoked" comment.

He tells us his son didn't mean anything by the message and was just expressing a concern. Kevin says Chris is "mentally handicapped" -- and this public ridicule is devastating him.

Kevin Hart's company was shut down in its effort to keep a legal battle with two former employees out of the public eye and handled in private arbitration ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, a Los Angeles Superior County Court judge denied Kevin's request to move his case against Eric Eddings and Lesley Gwam to arbitration, which would keep it out of the public court system.

The court found the agreements Eric and Lesley signed with Kevin's company, Hartbeat, had arbitration provisions but found that the ex-employees made a "persuasive showing" that the arbitration agreements were unconscionable and could not be enforced against them. As such, the judge denied Hartbeat's motion to move the case to arbitration.

Christina Pazsitzky is opening up about her divorce from Tom Segura for the first time on their podcast ... getting emotional as she revealed they spent years trying to save their marriage.

Christina formally addressed the split on "Your Mom's House" podcast ... fighting back tears as she told listeners she and Tom are divorcing after 20 years together.

She says the two tried to work things out for "several, several years" for the sake of their children and family ... but ultimately couldn't make the marriage work.

Brooks Nader was shocked to find out her sister Sarah Jane was spotted having dinner with Pete Davidson in NYC ... and her initial reaction is freaking hilarious.

TMZ got the "Baywatch" star on set and asked her about Sarah's recent outing with the 'SNL' alum ... and she told our photog she thought her sister was into girls recently.

Sarah has been open about being bisexual -- so it's not like her sis outed her ... but it's still pretty funny that's what popped into Brooks' head first ... and it's not the only joke Brooks gets off.

As we reported, Pete and Sarah were spotted walking together in Brooklyn on Monday night before getting into a car.

Nicki Minaj may sing about starships ... but when it comes to real science, D.L. Hughley says she's better off trusting Dr. Anthony Fauci -- and taking a look at the president she supports instead.

We got the comedian at Cedric the Entertainer's 13th annual celebrity golf tournament on Monday ... and we had to ask about Nicki roasting Dr. Fauci for his role in the Covid-19 pandemic.

D.L. says Nicki shouldn't go after the dude who tried to inject some scientific method into America's COVID response ... specifically mentioning when President Donald Trump said the virus could be cured by injecting disinfectant into our veins.

9:57 AM PT -- A source with direct knowledge tells us the two are just friends.

Pete Davidson and Sarah Jane Nader's night on the town may have been a lot more than a friendly hang ... TMZ has learned.

A source familiar with the situation tells TMZ ... Pete took Sarah to dinner Monday night at Campania in Brooklyn where we're told the pair quietly slipped inside through the kitchen.

Our sources tell us Pete picked up the bill, and the two spent a couple of hours dining in a private room away from the other customers.

We're told Pete and Sarah were all over each other throughout the meal and appeared extremely comfortable together. Our sources say the outing gave off major first date energy ... and the two looked happy and seemed to hit it off.