Ali Lerman

1 month ago | latimes.com | Ali Lerman

Ricky Gervais is living his best life right now. Even when he’s busy talking about death. On Saturday his new tour, Mortality, arrives at the Hollywood Bowl, where thousands will hear him tackle hilariously macabre commentary about life — and the end of it — through his signature blend of dark humor, empathy and razor-sharp commentary. His last appearance at the Bowl in 2023 with Armageddon earned him a Guinness World Record for the highest-grossing single stand-up performance — so, no pressure.

1 month ago | latimes.com | Ali Lerman

Bad thoughts — we’ve all had them. But the kind of twisted thoughts that are circling the mind of comedian, podcaster and writer Tom Segura are definitely not for the squeamish. Infamous for his dark comedic style, Segura’s new project, a series of short cinematic tales, co-written, co-produced, co-directed, and starring him, also enters the darkest of sides. Still skeptical? On May 13, “ ,” a six-episode series, crashes onto Netflix like a fever dream.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Ali Lerman

Bad thoughts — we’ve all had them. But the kind of twisted thoughts that are circling the mind of comedian, podcaster and writer Tom Segura are definitely not for the squeamish. Infamous for his dark comedic style, Segura's new project, a series of short cinematic tales, co-written, co-produced, co-directed, and starring him, also enters the darkest of sides. Still skeptical? On May 13, "Bad Thoughts," a six-episode series, crashes onto Netflix like a fever dream.

Mar 26, 2025 | latimes.com | Ali Lerman

The lengths comedians will go — and the places they’ll perform — in hopes of a big break should be the subject of a scientific study one day. It’s the type of dedication only learned through countless hours onstage. And yet, some stand-ups still feel success should be given to them, while others do the work, find their people within the community and take it. is a name many comedy fans — especially those in L.A. — should recognize.

Mar 26, 2025 | yahoo.com | Ali Lerman

The lengths comedians will go — and the places they’ll perform — in hopes of a big break should be the subject of a scientific study one day. It's the type of dedication only learned through countless hours onstage. And yet, some stand-ups still feel success should be given to them, while others do the work, find their people within the community and take it. Jeremiah Watkins is a name many comedy fans — especially those in L.A. — should recognize.