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Comedian-actor Richard Pryor is shown as he performs in 1977.

New Richard Pryor box set revives the comedy giant’s classic albums

“I Hope I’m Funny: The Warner Albums (1974-1983),” is a 7-LP set showcasing Pryor’s unparalleled genius, released Thursday on Rhino Records.

Los Angeles, CA, Thursday, April 10, 2025 - LA comedian Alex Duong, battling a rare form of cancer that has taken his sight (in one eye) but not his spirit. He is receiving chemotherapy treatments. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

Facing cancer and blindness, L.A.’s Alex Duong fights to keep his sight and stand-up spirit

Los Angeles, CA - April 07: From left to right: Stand-up comedians Mary Huth, Mary Pease, Patricia Resnick, Adine Porino, and Susan Ware pose for a portrait at Tao Comedy Studio on Monday, April 7, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. (Juliana Yamada / Los Angeles Times)

These older women may be ‘heading for the coffin,’ but they’re getting laughs in L.A.

Los Angeles, CA - April 01: Comedian Morgan Jay poses for a portrait at the Kookaburra Lounge in Hollywood on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

Morgan Jay is giving his audience the musical sex comedy they want (and an auto-tuned microphone)

On ‘No Worries If Not,’ Riki Lindhome rewrites her hero’s journey to motherhood

Russell Brand denies allegations after U.K charges him with rape and sexual assault

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