Dave Chappelle

Harland Williams on Half Baked, Disney and improvising with the Farrelly brothers

You probably remember him as the "grandpa's old cough medicine," urine-drinking cop from Dumb & Dumber, or the serial killer hitchhiker spouting "seven chipmunks twirlin' on a branch, eatin' lots of sunflowers on my uncle's ranch" in There's Something About Mary. But you may not know that Harland Wi ... More >>

Five TV shows that were canceled much too soon

Futurama has been cancelled...again. Fans are keenly aware that the show was nuked back in 2003 by Fox, then brought back by Comedy Central after it bought the rights to the four movies in 2007. But this season will reportedly be the last one, with the series finale airing on September 4. Yes, Fut ... More >>

The fifty greatest rap groups of all time

There's something great about a hip-hop group. From the beginning, it was never intended to be a solo endeavor; rap began in cyphers at block parties, and the first established rappers were components of a collective centered around the more important DJ. Even now that the rapper is the star, it's n ... More >>

The fifty greatest rap groups of all time: 50-26

There's something great about a hip-hop group. From the beginning, it was never intended to be a solo endeavor; rap began in cyphers at block parties, and the first established rappers were components of a collective centered around the more important DJ. Even now that the rapper is the star, it's n ... More >>

Chris Tucker is Back

The 50 worst rap lyrics: The complete list

We've finally arrived: The The best of the worst. The creme de la crap. The unholy of unholies. If you thought 50-11 were bad, you ain't seen nothin' yet. These are the lyrics that can turn a good album sour, and make a bad album laughable. Included are quotes from Eminem, Lil B, J. Cole, 2 Chainz, ... More >>

Video: Christopher Dorner, ex-L.A. cop, presumed dead after fiery cabin standoff

Update:Ex-L.A. cop Christopher Dorner has been the subject of a massive manhunt for more than a week after allegedly killing three , including former Denver resident Keith Lawrence; see previous coverage below. Now, the crisis appears at an end, with charred remains found in a gutted California cabi ... More >>

Katt Williams Returns

T.J. Miller talks Dane Cook, Denver comedy and eating mustard out of a can

Denver native T.J. Miller is one busy comic. But even on the same day that his new comedy series, Mash Up, premiered on Comedy Central, Miller took the time to give us a call and chat about Hollywood success and why he still misses Denver. During our conversation, Miller was on the set where he's fi ... More >>

Oh Gnome You Didn't! The ten best team themes from Flipcup'alooza

People were flipping out in the plaza outside Fado Irish Pub on Saturday. Between drunken refs, a brief rain delay, match announcers competing with blasting music from DJ Escal8 and general alcohol-induced chaos, the madness level among competitors and spectators alike at Flipcup'alooza approached s ... More >>

Five great marijuana moments in standup comedy

While many comedians themselves may prefer a stiff drink, marijuana has, for some time, been the drug of choice for comedy audiences. From Lenny Bruce's satirical pamphlet on the dangers of the herb, to sketch comedians like Cheech & Chong and Dave Chappelle building whole careers around it, enterta ... More >>

Japanther's Ian Vanek on the DIY scene, 'zines and the authenticity of handmade objects

Japanther (due tomorrow night at Glob) was started by a pair of art school students who wanted a way to create art beyond the confines of a specific medium or traditional methods. The resulting New York duo has been just as involved in the art world and performance art as it has been in writing raw ... More >>

Sam Tallent talks about his comedy mixtape Joke Life, and his Fine Gentleman's Club

Sam Tallent gave up the daily grind four years ago to focus on comedy. A full-time comedian since that jump-off, Tallent co-founded the Fine Gentleman's Club comedy troupe, a group that offers its Too Much Fun show every Wednesday night at the Deer Pile community space above City, O' City. In additi ... More >>

It's a celebration, bitches! Mondo Guerra wins Project Runway All Stars

It must have been tough for Denver designer Mondo Guerra to keep a secret for so long, but on Thursday night, the reality-show contestant could finally let it out: He was the winner of Project Runway All Stars. In a watch party held at the Exdo Event Center, Guerra had gathered with a few hundred o ... More >>

Review: Tantric Picasso at BluebirdTheater, 2/2/12

Tom MurphyTantric Picasso at The Bluebird Theater TANTRIC PICASSO @ BLUEBIRD THEATER | 2/2/12 Sometimes when bands come out on stage and look like they dressed for the show it can seem like a put-on. But when Tantric Picasso came on they looked like a band that had stepped out of a door to the ear ... More >>

Sounds of Blackness: I'm Rick James, bitch!

Happy Black History Month! February has traditionally been the month when the contributions, traditions, and historical facts about African Americans are celebrated the most. This year's Black History Month started off a little heavy with the passing of Soul Train founder Don Cornelius. All month he ... More >>

Mile High Movies ramps up tonight with a showing of stoner classic Half-Baked

​What's the best way to kick off a new film series called Mile High Movies? With stoner movies of course. The first installment has already come and gone with Cheech and Chong's Up in Smoke, but tonight at 8 p.m. at the Oriental Theater, you'll be able to play catch up while downing drinks and ... More >>

SXSW Travelogue: Air Dubai engages in water gun fight and plays its first showcase

​ Saturday, March 19 (or Friday, March 18 -- since the night just isn't over) Let me first start today's travelogue by saying how amazing a time it has been here in Texas. It's 4 a.m. currently (technically, still the night of Friday the 18th, but whatev), and I am writing from our hotel roo ... More >>

Cannabis edibles as breakthrough autism treatment? Mieko Hester-Perez tells Joey's story

More pics below.​Talk about timing. The day after a hearing about a proposed medical marijuana edibles industry ban that was modified to target allegedly misleading MMJ labels (featuring a probably mythical product called Cap'n Chronic), Casselman's will host an "awareness mixer" for the Uncon ... More >>

Day Job: Kevin Kain promoter by night, law school student by day

​Kevin Kain (aka Kevin Henderson) can typically be found posted up in the VIP area of the hottest clubs on any given weekend night, and occasionally a Thursday appearance at Club Vinyl's Reggae on the Roof.

Bossip: Playing up black stereotypes for page views

A "thug looking auntie"​It wouldn't be the first time Bossip, a tabloid site devoted to black celebrities and culture, has espoused seemingly racist views about, ahem, black celebrities and culture. Take, for example, the actor and model Djimon Hounsou, who Bossip has consistently mocked for h ... More >>

Hot Congress and Long Spoon's party rocked our block off as expected

Jef OtteMaria Kohler as Mercuria​ Hot Congress / Long Spoon Block Party 06.05.10 | Meadowlark • Larimer Lounge The upside to a big, multiple-venue show like the Hot Congress/Long Spoon Block Party this past Saturday is that there's always something awesome to see. The downside: There's alw ... More >>

There's nothing funny about drink minimums

Byrne, Baby, Byrne

Denver Blogs: Michael Bennet is rich, biatch!

If you're looking for someone who reads local blogs and then makes dated Dave Chappelle references, you're in the right place. Send links over here. Face the State dug up the financial disclosure statements for Colorado's statewide office holders. So we're linking to it. Unless Michael Bennet doe ... More >>

The Yuk Stops Here

Christian Finnegan keeps comedy indie.

Anger Management

Bobcat Goldthwait brings his act to the Comedy Works.

Vintage Q&A With Lil Jon

New Piece Up at the CIA Wall

Charting Graf: New Piece Up at CIA Wall

New Piece Up at the CIA Wall

Carlos Mencia: Racist Jerk or Thieving Jerk?

The Mexican sounds off on Mencia and the DREAM Act.

Cred Sheet

What you need to know to be in the know.

Talib Kweli

Friday, December 1, Ogden Theatre, 1-866-468-7621.

Cred Sheet

Stuff you need to know to avoid ostracism.

Pause & Effect

A truly universal remote leads to Sandler's best movie in years.

Bring in the Trash

Fahrenheit 2050

Al Gore takes on the other imminent threat to America.

Get Down With Dave

Chappelle returns with a raucous Block Party.

Out and About

Fresh at Lotus

Assault 'N' Prepper

A reckless cop goes undercover in Underclassman.

Ying Yang Twins

USA (United State of Atlanta) (TVT)

Westword Music Showcase 2005

Off Limits

Name blame

Crunked Up

Beneath his deranged exterior, Lil Jon is a man with a plan.