It's been more than five years since the iconic comic-actor Sinbad has done a stand-up show due to a severe stroke ... but that's all going to change tonight.
Sinbad just posted a message to Instagram ... and as you can see, he's ready to make his big comeback -- and obviously has plenty he wants to talk about.
Sinbad says his daughter and fellow comic Paige Adkins will join him ... along with his longtime opener Chase Anthony, at The Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena. And he makes it clear ... "This is just the beginning."
Want a chuckle? Look no further than our TMZ Comedy Crawl -- bringing the laughs and the chaos, all led by the hilarious comedian Lea'h Sampson.
Catch a peek -- the night kicked off at the Hollywood Improv, with free drinks flowing early (always a strong start) before the crew hit the road ... and Lea'h kept the energy high with nonstop jokes.
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Then came one of the wildest detours of the night ... a surprise stop at the Rainbow Bar & Grill, where passenger Lisa (MVP, no debate) led the group upstairs to a hidden spot known as the "Lair of the Hollywood Vampires" -- a tucked-away loft most people don’t even know exists.
Donnell Rawlings is welcoming the TMZ DC crew to his stomping grounds -- whisking them around for some late-night fun, including a crash course on the Capitol's best eats and a "White House" tour ... all on video.
The famed comedian, and DC native, pulled up to our homebase Thursday night, and he was bearing gifts ... schoolingCharlie, Jacob, andJakson on Mumbo Sauce, chicken wings, and the biggest egg rolls you've ever seen.
After a taste of the local cuisine, they piled into a car and hit the town ... with Donnell taking them straight to the White House.
Kevin Hart’s preaching the gospel of gains -- but he’s giving all the credit to his guy Mark Wahlberg ... saying nobody’s doing it like the king of those brutal 4 AM workouts.
TMZ caught up with Kevin at Wally’s in Beverly Hills Wednesday -- and he kept it playful, clowning Mark’s routine as "s***" before flipping it, joking the 54-year-old’s actually 75 and deserves even more credit.
Check the video -- Kevin goes full fanboy over Mark’s grind, which he recently told us is so intense even Druskihad to tap out when he joined him for a session.
But Kev’s not just hyping his boy -- he also gets into his own health kick, showing love to the gym life and shouting out his workout circle along the way.
Safe to say ... Kev is getting hard from his workouts AND over Mark's gainz.
Rep. Lauren Boebert is firing back at Dave Chappelle after the comedian blasted her for using a selfie they snapped together to "weaponize" his transgender jokes for political gain ... she says she was just keeping it real.
TMZ DC got the Congresswoman from Colorado on Capitol Hill and our intrepid producer Jacob asked her about Dave's recent comments taking aim at her and the rest of the GOP.
Boebert sounds like she's not feelin' the heat Dave is putting on Republicans ... indeed, the only one feeling any heat here is Jacob ... he's complaining about the lack of A/C in government buildings, and starts sweating bullets when a bunch of folks pile into an elevator with him and Boebert.
Post Malone went from White Iverson to Snow White Iverson ... traveling up past Canada to Alaska and shocking some fans at a local gas station.
The singer and rapper popped up at Esther Gas in Fairbanks, Alaska on Monday ... walking in with another guy and two security guards to buy some snacks, Bud Light, and liquor.
Jari Markkanen -- who works at the gas station -- tell us that Posty was nice enough to take a picture with him and with another customer. Malone also paid for that customer's beer. What a gent!
Dave Chappelle is ripping Republicans for running on transgender issues by "doing a weaponized version" of his transgender jokes ... and he says he resents them for it.
The comedian laid into the GOP in a new interview with NPR, saying Republicans twisted his words to their benefit and made his transgender jokes a lot nastier than what they really were.
Dave gave "NPR Newsmakers" host Michel Martin an example ... recalling a visit to Capitol Hill where Congress members from both sides of the aisle were hounding him for photos. He says he didn't know how to "respectfully decline," so he took photos with everyone ... including GOP firebrand Lauren Boebert.
We're getting a look at Natasha Lyonne the night before her flight meltdown last week ... out having a blast with some buds with a mic in her hand.
TMZ obtained video of Natasha laughing, singing and clearly in her element at The Naughty Pig in West Hollywood last Monday for a low-key karaoke evening.
We're told Natasha hit the high notes with Cornelius James and Ryan Mirvis from the Comedy Store, jumping into a performance of Joe Cocker's version of "With a Little Help From My Friends" that had the bar locked in.
When Donnell Rawlings stepped onto the TMZ Comedy Crawl, it became immediately clear this wasn't going to be a typical night ... he wasn't just the host, he was the captain of the ship, steering the entire experience in real time!
The Hollywood Improv: From Casual Stop to Headlining Moment
Normally, the stop at the Hollywood Improv is just that -- a stop. But on this night, the Improv had something special lined up. They wanted Donnell to close out their early show, and the Comedy Crawl guests got exclusive access to watch him do what he does best ... own the stage.
The Comedy Store: Where the Night Started Getting Personal
Next stop: the iconic Comedy Store, where Donnell kept the momentum rolling. When a woman mentioned she did stand-up comedy, he handed her the mic! On the ride to the next stop, she performed in front of the entire bus, cheered on by a crowd of strangers who instantly became her biggest fans.
The Laugh Factory: Turning Up the Heat
By the time the Crawl hit the Laugh Factory, the energy was already through the roof, but Donnell wasn't done.
He brought out his cohost for the night, Brandon Broady, to kick things off, setting the tone with a killer set. Then Donnell stepped up again. Another 15-minute set, and the place went absolutely wild.
Saddle Ranch: Because Why Not End on a Bull?
At this point, the Comedy Crawl was already running a full hour past its scheduled finish time, but Donnell had other plans. Having too much fun to stop, he told the driver to make one more stop: Saddle Ranch Chop House.
His mission? Ride the bull. And of course, he delivered. Donnell told everyone to order whatever they wanted from the menu and he covered the entire bill!!! Watch the video to see how it turned out!
Raising the Bar For Everyone
Donnell Rawlings didn’t just host a Comedy Crawl. He redefined it. If you're in L.A., click here to see Donnell's Netflix Is a Joke show, May 4.
And if you're not in L.A., you can catch Donnell on tour during one of these upcoming shows:
April 24–25 -- City Winery New York City -- New York, NY
April 30 – May 2 -- Olsen Run Comedy Club -- Eugene, OR
Martin Shortand Steve Martin have taken their hit comedy show back on the road ... and it sure looks like they put on a pair of freaking fantastic performances after a sad tour pause.
The iconic funnymen actors returned over the weekend for a show in Savannah, GA and another in Birmingham, AL ... where they left the crowds in stitches, as seen in social posts.
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As you know ... the duo's tour was paused after Short's daughter died on February 23. Multiple shows scheduled in March were rescheduled for September.
Pete Davidson is keeping it VERY real about dad life ... and as usual, he's doing it with a punchline.
According to audio, obtained by TMZ ... the comedian -- who recently welcomed a baby with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt -- joked during a comedy show Saturday that becoming a "girl dad" has officially complicated one very specific pastime ... watching porn. Turns out, adult content hits different when you start seeing the world through a dad lens.
Donnell Rawlings is hosting the next TMZ Comedy Crawl ... but Mateen Stewart won't be an easy act to follow!
We've got wild video from Friday night's crawl of Mateen telling jokes ... encouraging people to give him the drinks they don't want, and telling a story about his daughter unintentionally roasting him.
He also brought his surprise cohost, Shoshana, along as the bus wound its way through the city to some of the biggest clubs in L.A. -- starting at the Hollywood Improv, where guests got a well drink of their choice, included in the price of the ticket.
Actor-comedian Alex Duong's death is putting a lot of emotional and financial stress on his family ... TMZ has learned. But loved ones are rallying around them.
Duong's very close friend and GoFundMeoperator Hilarie Steele tells TMZ ... the mounting medical bills from Alex's cancer treatment could add up to $500K or even $1 million ... putting a lot of pressure on his wife, Christina.
Beloved comedian and actor Alex Duong -- who appeared on "Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle" and "Blue Bloods" -- has died after a year-long bout with cancer, TMZ has learned.
Hilarie Steele, a very close friend of the family who was there when he died, tells TMZ ... Alex went into septic shock Friday night and passed away at 11 AM Saturday at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, California, surrounded by family and friends.
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Last year, Alex was diagnosed with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma -- a rare and aggressive cancer -- after experiencing headaches behind his eye. After a biopsy was performed, the tumor was labeled as extremely aggressive, and Alex ended up with an eye patch and rounds of treatment.
Chuck Norris has died, but his legacy lives through the memes he loved so much. He even had a few favorites of his own.
In a 2023 blog post, he wrote about the viral internet jokes -- affectionately called "Chuck Norris facts" -- saying he was "flattered and truly humbled" to have been turned into a "somewhat mythical superhero" through them.
