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Comedian Sinbad may be down, but according to his family, he is not out. Referencing comments from the family, Black News reports the funnyman is making progress as he continues on the path to ...

After nearly a decade of wild stories, gut-punching honesty, and offbeat community building, Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction is stepping into the spotlight for its biggest event yet.

Comedian Margaret Cho has spoken candidly for years about her experiences with drug and alcohol addiction — both on and off stage. This Saturday, she and a lineup of comedians will continue that very ...