If you are a fan of comedy, you’ve likely seen your social media streams brimming with snippets, promos, and classy bare-chested photos of Matt Rife. Rife, a standup comedian, has skyrocketed to fame due to his distinctive on-stage character, fast-paced humor, and savvy use of social media platforms.
Presently, Rife’s popularity is surging on TikTok, yet many don’t know of his past participation in The Challenge. Impressively, he performed rather admirably during the competition, despite being one of the younger competitors that season.
Matt Rife | Michael S. Schwartz/Getty Images An inside look at Matt Rife’s rise to fame
Ever wonder how Rife managed to attain such a following on social media? Well, for one, he’s a comedy devotee who spent nearly a decade honing his stage charisma as a touring comedian across various clubs.
Rife dived into the comedy scene during his early teens.
Presently, Rife’s popularity is surging on TikTok, yet many don’t know of his past participation in The Challenge. Impressively, he performed rather admirably during the competition, despite being one of the younger competitors that season.
Matt Rife | Michael S. Schwartz/Getty Images An inside look at Matt Rife’s rise to fame
Ever wonder how Rife managed to attain such a following on social media? Well, for one, he’s a comedy devotee who spent nearly a decade honing his stage charisma as a touring comedian across various clubs.
Rife dived into the comedy scene during his early teens.
- 7/8/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Comedian and TikTok creator Matt Rife has signed with CAA.
Rife has been performing since the age of 15 and has opened for comedians like Dane Cook, Ralphie May and DeRay Davis. He made his TV debut on MTV’s Wild ‘N Out and hosted the network’s Trl reboot, while acting work has included appearances on shows like Fresh Off the Boat and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. In 2019, he was a contestant on NBC’s comedy competition show, Bring the Funny.
The following year, Rife — originally from Columbus, Ohio — began posting some of his stand-up material to TikTok and quickly grew a sizable following. To date, Rife has amassed 260 million views, globally, and has a fanbase of 5.8 million followers on the platform. Last December, he also released a self-produced, hour-long comedy special on YouTube, called Only Fans.
On Jan. 4, as part of his 2023 tour, Rife...
Comedian and TikTok creator Matt Rife has signed with CAA.
Rife has been performing since the age of 15 and has opened for comedians like Dane Cook, Ralphie May and DeRay Davis. He made his TV debut on MTV’s Wild ‘N Out and hosted the network’s Trl reboot, while acting work has included appearances on shows like Fresh Off the Boat and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. In 2019, he was a contestant on NBC’s comedy competition show, Bring the Funny.
The following year, Rife — originally from Columbus, Ohio — began posting some of his stand-up material to TikTok and quickly grew a sizable following. To date, Rife has amassed 260 million views, globally, and has a fanbase of 5.8 million followers on the platform. Last December, he also released a self-produced, hour-long comedy special on YouTube, called Only Fans.
On Jan. 4, as part of his 2023 tour, Rife...
- 12/14/2022
- by J. Clara Chan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ralphie May looks tired. The longtime comedian and “Last Comic Standing” runner-up gained fame by weaponizing his struggle with his size with his matter-of-fact, blue-collar presentation style. He wasn’t known for being someone overtly serious with any of his material. After all, the comedian didn’t make his living grappling with the ups-and-downs of life in such a way that left you crushed. He made you laugh. But May looks positively exhausted through the new documentary “What’s Eating Ralphie May?
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- 10/11/2019
- by Cory Woodroof
- The Playlist
It wouldn’t be the end of the year at TVLine if we didn’t take a moment to look back on all of the small-screen stars we’ve lost in the last 12 months.
The year saw the deaths of some household names, people like comedy legend Mary Tyler Moore, Big Love patriarch Bill Paxton, Fox News Channel mastermind Roger Ailes and Benson himself Robert Guillaume. Other losses may have been less high-profile, but were no less keenly felt by fans — Mannix‘s Mike Connors, Perry Mason‘s Barbara Hale, Battlestar Galactica‘s Richard Hatch, Last Comic Standing‘s Ralphie May...
The year saw the deaths of some household names, people like comedy legend Mary Tyler Moore, Big Love patriarch Bill Paxton, Fox News Channel mastermind Roger Ailes and Benson himself Robert Guillaume. Other losses may have been less high-profile, but were no less keenly felt by fans — Mannix‘s Mike Connors, Perry Mason‘s Barbara Hale, Battlestar Galactica‘s Richard Hatch, Last Comic Standing‘s Ralphie May...
- 12/21/2017
- TVLine.com
The cause of death of comedian Ralphie May has been released – high blood pressure and heart disease. Ralphie May Cause Of Death Clark County coroner John Fudenberg shared that the pudgy comic, who was dead on Oct. 6, died of heart failure due to hypertensive cardiovascular disease. The death was ruled natural. May’s weight was the […]
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- 12/7/2017
- by Hillary Luehring-Jones
- Uinterview
Two months after his death, Ralphie May‘s will has been revealed.
In court documents obtained by The Blast, the comedian — who died at age 45 on Oct. 6 from hypertensive cardiovascular disease — left all of his personal effects and other tangible property including furniture, silver, paintings, automobiles and clothing to his wife, Lahna Turner. (May and Turner, also a comedian, filed for divorce in 2015 but it was never finalized.)
Turner, who is the executor of the will, will also get the rest, residue and remainder of May’s estate, the amount of which is undetermined.
In his will, May also expressed...
In court documents obtained by The Blast, the comedian — who died at age 45 on Oct. 6 from hypertensive cardiovascular disease — left all of his personal effects and other tangible property including furniture, silver, paintings, automobiles and clothing to his wife, Lahna Turner. (May and Turner, also a comedian, filed for divorce in 2015 but it was never finalized.)
Turner, who is the executor of the will, will also get the rest, residue and remainder of May’s estate, the amount of which is undetermined.
In his will, May also expressed...
- 12/7/2017
- by Aurelie Corinthios
- PEOPLE.com
Ralphie May's cause of death has been revealed.
The stand-up comedian died from hypertensive cardiovascular disease, Nevada's Clark County Coroner's office tweeted on Wednesday. May died of natural causes.
May died in October from cardiac arrest after battling pneumonia. He was 45.
"We are heartbroken to announce the untimely death of our friend, Ralphie May," the comedian's rep said in a statement to Et at the time. "Ralphie had been battling pneumonia and had canceled a handful of dates over the last month in an effort to recover."
May is survived by his wife, comedian Lahna Turner, and their children, April June and August James.
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The stand-up comedian died from hypertensive cardiovascular disease, Nevada's Clark County Coroner's office tweeted on Wednesday. May died of natural causes.
May died in October from cardiac arrest after battling pneumonia. He was 45.
"We are heartbroken to announce the untimely death of our friend, Ralphie May," the comedian's rep said in a statement to Et at the time. "Ralphie had been battling pneumonia and had canceled a handful of dates over the last month in an effort to recover."
May is survived by his wife, comedian Lahna Turner, and their children, April June and August James.
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- 12/6/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Ralphie May's cause of death has been revealed. A spokesperson with the Clark County Coroner confirmed to E! News that the comedian passed away from Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease. The statement continued, "The manner of his death was natural. We extend our sincere condolences to Mr. May's family and friends." May's body was discovered on October 6, 2017 at a private Las Vegas residence. His rep told E! News at the time, "Ralphie had been battling pneumonia and had cancelled a handful of dates over the last month in an effort to recover." He was 45 and is survived by children April June and August James as well as his wife, fellow...
- 12/6/2017
- E! Online
Ralphie May, the comedian and veteran of “Last Comic Standing” who died at age 45 in October, died of hypertensive cardiovascular disease, the Clark County, Nevada, coroner’s office told TheWrap on Wednesday. The disease is caused by high blood pressure, according to Healthline, which notes that overweight individuals are at risk for developing high blood pressure. May’s manner of death was deemed natural, according to Clark County Coroner John Fudenberg, who added, “We extend our sincere condolences to Mr. May’s family and friends.” Also Read: Ralphie May, Comedian and 'Last Comic Standing' Vet, Dies at 45 May...
- 12/6/2017
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Ralphie May died from hypertensive cardiovascular disease ... TMZ has learned. In layman's terms, Ralphie had high blood pressure and an unhealthy heart. Someone who is morbidly obese has a propensity for high blood pressure and Clark County Coroner John Fudenberg tells TMZ his weight was a contributing factor in his death. We're told drugs and alcohol did not contribute to his death. The Coroner has classified the death as natural. TMZ broke the story ... Ralphie...
- 12/6/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
A dead body found in Philadelphia’s Schuylkill river has been identified as 58-year-old Philip Reitnour, who appeared on “Shark Tank” in 2014. Reitnour pitched his EmergenSee app three years ago on the ABC reality show, though he was unable to strike a deal. Per ABC 30, which reported the medical examiner’s findings, Reitnour was $3 million in debt and being sued. Reitnour’s body had a gunshot wound to the forehead. Also Read: Ralphie May, Comedian and 'Last Comic Standing' Vet, Dies at 45 EmergenSee enables smartphone users a way to provide live streams of their emergencies and locations to rescuers.
- 10/16/2017
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Ralphie May was in absolutely no condition to meet fans after his final performance, but somehow managed to do just that ... hours before his death. The comedian was scheduled to do a meet-and-greet after his final show Thursday at Harrah's in Las Vegas around midnight. Problem was ... Ralphie already showed signs of his deteriorating condition -- no color in his face and glassy eyes. During the show, we're told Ralphie talked a lot about how he'd been suffering from pneumonia,...
- 10/10/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
It's not exactly a dream ad for Jack in the Box ... Ralphie May chowed down on Jalapeno Poppers and a Chicken Sandwich at 1 Am Friday, and 12 hours later he was dead. We now know Ralphie's last hours. After performing at Harrah's Thursday night, he and a few other comedians went to Jack in the Box, got take out and went to the private residence where Ralphie was staying with a fellow comedian. Ralphie took his...
- 10/10/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ralphie May was found in the bedroom of a private residence, and there was no point in trying to revive him ... he was already dead. TMZ broke the story ... Ralphie May died Friday from cardiac arrest after battling pneumonia for 6 weeks. As we reported, Ralphie had performed at Harrah's the night before and afterward went to a private residence. He was in a bedroom -- presumably sleeping -- and was found Friday just after 1 Pm.
- 10/9/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_fwxmdq2l"]] Ralphie May was so sick a couple weeks before he died that he was forced to call in for a radio interview instead of being in studio ... and he sounded awful. The comedian's interview with Albuquerque's "Carlos & Kiki in the Morning" from September 22 is telling -- he reveals he's been battling bronchitis for several days and is completely worn down. Still, he tells them he fought through it and did 8 shows in 6 days ... despite struggling to walk.
- 10/7/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_21dz00r0"]] Alonzo Bodden, the winner of "Last Comic Standing" season 3, is heartsick over the death of Ralphie May. We got Alonzo Friday at Lax, where he talked about his good friend and fellow "Last Comic Standing" alum. He mused about Ralphie, whom he says was "totally inappropriate." And he tells us how he endearingly referred to him as "Ralphie F****** May." TMZ broke the story ... Ralphie died of a heart attack Friday in Vegas, after battling pneumonia for 6 weeks.
- 10/7/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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- 10/7/2017
- Pastemagazine.com
Tributes are pouring in for Ralphie May, the popular comedian who died today at 45. The majority of reactions are coming from members of the tightknit stand-up community, who are using phrases such as “funny and sweet,” “one of the nicest and kindest out there” and “realest dude I’ve ever met.” May got his big break as a competitor on the first season of NBC’s summer reality-competition series Last Comic Standing. He made it to the finals but lost to Dat Phan. Jay Mohr…...
- 10/6/2017
- Deadline TV
The world's laughing a little bit less today, as 'Last Comic Standing' finalist Ralphie May has died. It's super sad, which is why famous comedians like Bob Saget, Damon Wayans, Jr. and more are mourning him online.
- 10/6/2017
- by Christopher Rogers
- HollywoodLife
Comedians are mourning Ralphie May after the comedian died from cardiac arrest on Friday morning.
“Ralphie had been battling pneumonia and had canceled a handful of dates over the last month in an effort to recover,” May’s manager said in a statement. “Earlier this morning at a private residence in Las Vegas his body was discovered, cause of death is cardiac arrest.”
“Two days ago he won the Casino Comedian of the Year at the Global Gaming Expo and had performances throughout the remainder of 2017 as part of his residency at Harrah’s Las Vegas,” his manager continued.
Stars including Chris Rock,...
“Ralphie had been battling pneumonia and had canceled a handful of dates over the last month in an effort to recover,” May’s manager said in a statement. “Earlier this morning at a private residence in Las Vegas his body was discovered, cause of death is cardiac arrest.”
“Two days ago he won the Casino Comedian of the Year at the Global Gaming Expo and had performances throughout the remainder of 2017 as part of his residency at Harrah’s Las Vegas,” his manager continued.
Stars including Chris Rock,...
- 10/6/2017
- by Maria Pasquini
- PEOPLE.com
The comedy world is bidding farewell to Ralphie May. E! News confirmed the stand-up comic who became a household name thanks to Last Comic Standing passed away Friday at 45-years-old. He leaves behind children April June and August James as well as his wife, fellow comedian Lahna Turner. May's rep shared in a statement, "Ralphie had been battling pneumonia and had cancelled a handful of dates over the last month in an effort to recover. Earlier this morning at a private residence in Las Vegas his body was discovered, cause of death is cardiac arrest." Only two days ago, the Global Gaming Expo honored May with the Casino Comedian of the Year award and was...
- 10/6/2017
- E! Online
Dane Cook, Bob Saget and Larry the Cable Guy are mourning the loss of their friend Ralphie May.
The comedian died after suffering cardiac arrest on Friday in Las Vegas. He was 45. Following news of his death, celebrities took to social media to express their condolences.
"Whoa... man.. this sucks. Ralphie was a good guy & a very funny person," Cook tweeted. "Condolences to his family & fans."
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"Ralphie May. Dammit. You were a funny and sweet mofo man. Rest In Peace," Saget wrote on Twitter.
Larry the Cable Guy also shared kind words about his friend, tweeting, "Oh man fellow comedian and friend Ralphie May just died. So crazy. Rip Ralphie. You my friend were one of the nicest and kindest out there."
Ken Jeong also expressed his sadness over losing his good friend.
"This hurts too much. @Ralphie_May helped me so much. Rest In Peace...
The comedian died after suffering cardiac arrest on Friday in Las Vegas. He was 45. Following news of his death, celebrities took to social media to express their condolences.
"Whoa... man.. this sucks. Ralphie was a good guy & a very funny person," Cook tweeted. "Condolences to his family & fans."
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"Ralphie May. Dammit. You were a funny and sweet mofo man. Rest In Peace," Saget wrote on Twitter.
Larry the Cable Guy also shared kind words about his friend, tweeting, "Oh man fellow comedian and friend Ralphie May just died. So crazy. Rip Ralphie. You my friend were one of the nicest and kindest out there."
Ken Jeong also expressed his sadness over losing his good friend.
"This hurts too much. @Ralphie_May helped me so much. Rest In Peace...
- 10/6/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
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- 10/6/2017
- by Megan Vick
- TVGuide.com - Features
Comedian Ralphie May has passed away at the age of 45.
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- 10/6/2017
- by Megan Vick
- TVGuide - Breaking News
Ralphie May, the popular standup comic who rose to fame after competing on the first season of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, died today at age 45. He had been suffering from pneumonia. He most recently had a residency at Harrah’s Las Vegas, and was in the middle of a nationwide tour. “We are heartbroken to announce the untimely death of our friend, Ralphie May,” said his publicist in a statement. “Ralphie had been battling pneumonia and had cancelled a handful of dates over…...
- 10/6/2017
- Deadline TV
Ralphie May, a stand-up comedian who launched his career on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, has died at the age of 45.
May’s manager confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter; TMZ reports that May died of cardiac arrest in Las Vegas on Friday after battling pneumonia for a number of weeks.
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A native of the South who often poked fun at his own weight, May first hit the national stage in 2003 as a contestant on the first season of NBC’s reality competition Last Comic Standing, which...
May’s manager confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter; TMZ reports that May died of cardiac arrest in Las Vegas on Friday after battling pneumonia for a number of weeks.
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A native of the South who often poked fun at his own weight, May first hit the national stage in 2003 as a contestant on the first season of NBC’s reality competition Last Comic Standing, which...
- 10/6/2017
- TVLine.com
Ralphie May, stand-up comedian and “Last Comic Standing” alum, has died at the age of 45, his publicist confirmed. “We are heartbroken to announce the untimely death of our friend, Ralphie May,” his rep said in a statement. “Ralphie had been battling pneumonia and had cancelled a handful of dates over the last month in an effort to recover. Earlier this morning at a private residence in Las Vegas his body was discovered, cause of death is cardiac arrest.” May was in the midst of a nationwide stand-up tour, with shows scheduled in Harrah’s in Las Vegas, where he has a.
- 10/6/2017
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Ralphie May, the Tennessee-born, Arkansas-raised stand-up comedian who became famous as a finalist on Last Comic Standing, has died. May’s manager Julie Marmel confirmed his death to The Hollywood Reporter, saying his body was found earlier today at a private residence in Las Vegas. May had been battling pneumonia for…
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- 10/6/2017
- by Katie Rife
- avclub.com
Standup comedian Ralph O. “Ralphie” May died of cardiac arrest on Friday morning in Las Vegas, People confirms. He was 45.
“Ralphie had been battling pneumonia and had canceled a handful of dates over the last month in an effort to recover,” May’s manager said in a statement. “Earlier this morning at a private residence in Las Vegas his body was discovered, cause of death is cardiac arrest.
“Two days ago he won the Casino Comedian of the Year at the Global Gaming Expo and had performances throughout the remainder of 2017 as part of his residency at Harrah’s Las Vegas,...
“Ralphie had been battling pneumonia and had canceled a handful of dates over the last month in an effort to recover,” May’s manager said in a statement. “Earlier this morning at a private residence in Las Vegas his body was discovered, cause of death is cardiac arrest.
“Two days ago he won the Casino Comedian of the Year at the Global Gaming Expo and had performances throughout the remainder of 2017 as part of his residency at Harrah’s Las Vegas,...
- 10/6/2017
- by Maria Pasquini
- PEOPLE.com
Comedian Ralphie May died Friday morning after suffering cardiac arrest. He was 45. "Ralphie had been battling pneumonia and had cancelled a handful of dates over the last month in an effort to recover," his rep said in a statement to E! News. "Earlier this morning at a private residence in Las Vegas his body was discovered, cause of death is cardiac arrest." The funny man is survived by his wife Lahna Turner and children April June May and August James May. Back in 2003, Ralphie received a huge break when he appeared on the NBC reality competition show Last Comic Standing. He finished in second place during the first season. Ralphie would later receive comedy specials on...
- 10/6/2017
- E! Online
Comedian Ralphie May has died at age 45, Et has learned.
The stand-up comic was doing shows in Las Vegas recently, despite battling pneumonia.
"We are heartbroken to announce the untimely death of our friend, Ralphie May," the comedian's rep said in a statement to Et. "Ralphie had been battling pneumonia and had cancelled a handful of dates over the last month in an effort to recover. Earlier this morning at a private residence in Las Vegas his body was discovered, cause of death is cardiac arrest. "
"Two days ago he won the Casino Comedian of the Year at the Global Gaming Expo and had performances throughout the remainder of 2017 as part of his residency at Harrah's Las Vegas," the rep added. "May is survived by his wife Lahna Turner and children April June May and August James May.
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May's manager released a statement as well, saying, "As his...
The stand-up comic was doing shows in Las Vegas recently, despite battling pneumonia.
"We are heartbroken to announce the untimely death of our friend, Ralphie May," the comedian's rep said in a statement to Et. "Ralphie had been battling pneumonia and had cancelled a handful of dates over the last month in an effort to recover. Earlier this morning at a private residence in Las Vegas his body was discovered, cause of death is cardiac arrest. "
"Two days ago he won the Casino Comedian of the Year at the Global Gaming Expo and had performances throughout the remainder of 2017 as part of his residency at Harrah's Las Vegas," the rep added. "May is survived by his wife Lahna Turner and children April June May and August James May.
Photos: Stars We've Lost in 2017
May's manager released a statement as well, saying, "As his...
- 10/6/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
This is so incredibly sad. Comedian Ralphie May, who finished in second place on 'Last Comic Standing' in 2003, has died of cardiac arrest, his rep confirms to HollywoodLife.com. He was 45.
- 10/6/2017
- by Christopher Rogers
- HollywoodLife
Comedian Ralphie May died Friday at the age of 45 ... TMZ has learned. Ralphie had been battling pneumonia over the last week, but kept performing his scheduled gigs in Las Vegas. Ralphie's stand-up comedy career took off after he finished second on "Last Comic Standing" in 2003. Since then he's had several televised comedy specials -- mostly on Netflix and Comedy Central -- and he's continued touring, almost nonstop, around the country. In 2015 he and his wife Lahna Turner,...
- 10/6/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ralphie May's estranged wife, Lahna Turner, is getting temporary sole custody of their 2 children, and the comedian will take random drug tests twice a month ... according to new legal docs. The judge in their nasty custody war has granted Ralphie 2 weekly visits with his children, and one Skype call. A court appointed monitor must be present for the first 3 weeks. Ralphie, who's made no secret of his love of marijuana, has agreed to submit...
- 3/31/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ralphie May's estranged wife says he's sexually abusive, suicidal, and so drug-addled he can't be alone with their kids ... according to court docs. Lahna Turner claims Ralphie's gotten more aggressive and threatening recently in the fallout of their pending divorce ... due to frustration over monitored visits with their 2 kids. In docs, obtained by TMZ, Turner says he's been physically abusive, and it spread to the bedroom when they tried to reconcile in 2015. Turner says they were having sex,...
- 2/28/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Dr. Henry Heimlich, the man behind an anti-choking maneuver that's undoubtedly saved thousands of lives has died. According to local reports, Heimlich -- inventor of the Heimlich Maneuver -- passed away just after midnight Friday in a Cincinatti, Oh care facility. His family released a statement saying, "Dad was a hero to many people around the world for a simple reason: He helped save untold numbers of lives through the innovation of common-sense procedures and devices.
- 12/17/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ralphie May's children are about to be right in the path of a massive typhoon that's already killed dozens -- or so he believes, which is why he rushed to court to block his estranged wife's vacay plans. Ralphie's ex, Lahna Turner, was planning to take their 2 kids to China from July 9-18 for what she called an "educational trip." Ralphie wasn't down with that because he says Lahna's been interfering with his custodial parenting time.
- 7/15/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Comedian Ralphie May saved a choking toddler's life at the Spokane airport Thursday after stepping up and giving the kid the Heimlich. A witness tells us Ralphie was sitting inside the airport's food court when the kid's mother began screaming at the top of her lungs nearby for help. People gathered around, and one person attempted to hit the child on the back, but it didn't work and the kid started turning blue. That's when...
- 6/30/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[caption id="attachment_47507" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Inside Amy Schumer TV show, season 4. Photo credit: Macall Polay./caption]
Below, watch Comedy Central's new trailer for the upcoming fourth season of the Inside Amy Schumer TV series. Season four premieres April 21, 2016 at 10:00pm Et/Pt. Guests in season four include: Selena Gomez, Jake Gyllenhaal, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Liam Neeson, Harvey Keitel, Laura Linney, Jennifer Hudson, Lena Dunham, Julianne Moore, Josh Charles, Steve Buscemi, Michael Strahan, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sam Rockwell, Amber Rose, Irina Shayk, David Spade, and Julia Stiles.
Other guest stars in the fourth season are: Patton Oswalt, Justin Long, Natasha Lyonne, Andy Cohen, Questlove, Mena Suvari, Jim Norton, Michael Ian Black, Anthony Bourdain, Chris Parnell, Amber Tamblyn, Rachel Dratch, Abby Elliott, Jessica Williams, Bridget Everett, Jon Glaser, Perez Hilton, Missi Pyle, Ralphie May, Tim Meadows, Jon Benjamin, Reg E. Cathey, Sarah Chalke, Jemaine Clement, Vernon Davis, Greg Olsen, and F.
Below, watch Comedy Central's new trailer for the upcoming fourth season of the Inside Amy Schumer TV series. Season four premieres April 21, 2016 at 10:00pm Et/Pt. Guests in season four include: Selena Gomez, Jake Gyllenhaal, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Liam Neeson, Harvey Keitel, Laura Linney, Jennifer Hudson, Lena Dunham, Julianne Moore, Josh Charles, Steve Buscemi, Michael Strahan, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sam Rockwell, Amber Rose, Irina Shayk, David Spade, and Julia Stiles.
Other guest stars in the fourth season are: Patton Oswalt, Justin Long, Natasha Lyonne, Andy Cohen, Questlove, Mena Suvari, Jim Norton, Michael Ian Black, Anthony Bourdain, Chris Parnell, Amber Tamblyn, Rachel Dratch, Abby Elliott, Jessica Williams, Bridget Everett, Jon Glaser, Perez Hilton, Missi Pyle, Ralphie May, Tim Meadows, Jon Benjamin, Reg E. Cathey, Sarah Chalke, Jemaine Clement, Vernon Davis, Greg Olsen, and F.
- 4/15/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
[[tmz:video id="0_2dq4de4n"]] Ralphie May just got smacked in the wallet -- his upcoming concert has been canceled after audio surfaced of an old routine he did ripping Native Americans for being drunks. The Sanford Center in Bemidji, Mn tells TMZ it's pulling the plug on Ralphie's concert that was set for Saturday. Bemidji has a large Native American population, and we're told the show was yanked in direct response to the audio of a bit May did...
- 4/7/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ralphie May's estranged wife is poisoning their 2 children against him and refusing to let them see him ... according to new docs filed in his divorce -- which is getting Very nasty. Ralphie is upset because Lahna Turner is keeping the kids in Los Angeles ... while he's at the home in Tennessee -- but he says what really ticked him off is that she destroyed their Ketubah. The Ketubah is the Jewish marriage contract, and...
- 3/17/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ralphie May might be adding some new edgy relationship jokes to his routine -- his wife is pulling the plug on their marriage. Lahna Turner filed divorce docs in L.A., citing irreconcilable differences. She and Ralphie have an 8-year-old daughter and 6-year-old son together -- and she's asking for sole physical and joint legal custody. Ralphie got his big break as runner-up on the first season of "Last Comic Standing." Lahna also does standup comedy.
- 10/16/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ralphie May thinks non-comedians like Ludacris should leave comedy to the professionals, because Ralphie's indignant at Luda's indignation over that Paul Walker joke during the Justin Bieber roast. Our photog got Ralphie at Lax Friday and he made no bones about it. He thinks Luda's a "bad sport" for going ballistic when Jeff Ross cracked, "Move Bitch, get out of the way, is what Paul Walker should have told that tree." You gotta hear Ralphie ... he does Not mince words.
- 3/28/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
What will February bring to Netflix? "House of Cards" returns for its much awaited third season, but not until Feb. 27. If you can't wait for your Kevin Spacey fix until then, "Now: In the Wings on a World Stage" (2014), a documentary of Spacey starring in a production of Shakespeare's "Richard III," is available on Feb. 1.
And the 2004 "King Arthur," starring Clive Owen and Keira Knightley, isn't exactly Shakespearean, but look at how many great actors -- like Mads Mikkelsen, Ioan Gruffudd, Hugh Dancy and Joel Edgerton -- have gone on to much bigger things.
You can also stream "Joe," one of Nicolas Cage's best films in recent years; the overlooked indie "The Brothers Bloom" with Mark Ruffalo, Adrien Brody and Rachel Weisz; and the barely-in-theaters thriller "The Two Faces of January," starring Viggo Mortensen and Kirsten Dunst.
Here's a much larger rundown of what's new on Netflix in February 2015, provided by Netflix.
And the 2004 "King Arthur," starring Clive Owen and Keira Knightley, isn't exactly Shakespearean, but look at how many great actors -- like Mads Mikkelsen, Ioan Gruffudd, Hugh Dancy and Joel Edgerton -- have gone on to much bigger things.
You can also stream "Joe," one of Nicolas Cage's best films in recent years; the overlooked indie "The Brothers Bloom" with Mark Ruffalo, Adrien Brody and Rachel Weisz; and the barely-in-theaters thriller "The Two Faces of January," starring Viggo Mortensen and Kirsten Dunst.
Here's a much larger rundown of what's new on Netflix in February 2015, provided by Netflix.
- 1/27/2015
- by Sharon Knolle
- Moviefone
Netflix has just released their lists of what films and TV shows we will see added in February…and what films and TV shows will vanish.
First, the good news: quite a few classic and popular TV shows are making the grade on the streaming service, including the first five seasons of Mash, Hawaii 5-0, and the new season of House of Cards. New additions to the film list include RoboCop, The Brothers Bloom, and Gimme Shelter. While there’s not a lot of quality stuff on offer, there are at least a few new films and TV shows that we can enjoy on the Netflix streaming service.
Now for the bad news: quite a number of favorites are going to vanish from Netflix come February 1. Among these are several James Bond films, Zodiac, Jane Eyre, and Dredd. The TV shows fare even worse, with tons of BBC shows expiring,...
First, the good news: quite a few classic and popular TV shows are making the grade on the streaming service, including the first five seasons of Mash, Hawaii 5-0, and the new season of House of Cards. New additions to the film list include RoboCop, The Brothers Bloom, and Gimme Shelter. While there’s not a lot of quality stuff on offer, there are at least a few new films and TV shows that we can enjoy on the Netflix streaming service.
Now for the bad news: quite a number of favorites are going to vanish from Netflix come February 1. Among these are several James Bond films, Zodiac, Jane Eyre, and Dredd. The TV shows fare even worse, with tons of BBC shows expiring,...
- 1/20/2015
- by Lauren Humphries-Brooks
- We Got This Covered
Those marijuana edibles can really sneak up on you ... something comedian Ralphie May learned the hard way in Colorado Thursday night. His show there ended high-lariously! That is, if you find stoned comics requiring police escorts to their tour vans funny. And who doesn't? Read more...
- 1/16/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ralphie May was a mile high during his concert in Colorado Thursday night ... so wasted the cops had to step in.The concert started out well ... the opening acts were great. But things went South when Ralphie tried to take the stage ... he was so slow it took forever.When he got the mic things got worse. Audience members tell us he couldn't string a sentence together, couldn't finish jokes, couldn't remember what he had just said.
- 1/16/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Dave Attell is making his R-rated way back to Comedy Central with a new stand-up special — and more. The underrated stand-up vet and former Insomniac host hits the stage(s) in Road Work, a one-hour special that is culled from gigs in Philadelphia, New Orleans, Minneapolis, New Brunswick, N.J., and Chicopee, Mass. Road Work boasts a lo-fi, guerrilla vibe and even features some camerawork by audience members. “This is the new normal. I’m broke,” Attell quips to EW, adding: “I’m a club comic and I just didn’t want to do a special that’s in a big theater.
- 4/12/2014
- by Dan Snierson
- EW - Inside TV
Wannabe comedy stars looking to make it big via NBC’s Last Comic Standing are going to have to win over a few icons first.
Roseanne Barr and Keenen Ivory Wayans will serve as celebrity judges on the eighth season of the reality competition, set to premiere May 22 at 9 p.m. Et. International comic superstar Russell Peters will join them at the judges’ table, while J.B. Smoove has been tapped as host. Wanda Sykes will serve as an executive producer on the season’s 13 one-hour episodes.
After a four-year hiatus, Last Comic Standing returns to NBC with a new format,...
Roseanne Barr and Keenen Ivory Wayans will serve as celebrity judges on the eighth season of the reality competition, set to premiere May 22 at 9 p.m. Et. International comic superstar Russell Peters will join them at the judges’ table, while J.B. Smoove has been tapped as host. Wanda Sykes will serve as an executive producer on the season’s 13 one-hour episodes.
After a four-year hiatus, Last Comic Standing returns to NBC with a new format,...
- 3/22/2014
- by Amber Ray
- EW - Inside TV
Did you hear the one about the stand-up comedy competition that returned to NBC after a four-year hiatus?
We actually don’t have a punchline for that question. Because we’re not comics. But the contestants are on Last Comic Standing are comics. And NBC is bringing back the show after taking an extended break from the format.
The eighth season of Last Comic Standing, which first launched in 2003, will air next summer on NBC. The broadcaster actually cancelled the series in 2004 after three cycles, but then brought it back in 2006. After the seventh season in 2010, the show went off the air again,...
We actually don’t have a punchline for that question. Because we’re not comics. But the contestants are on Last Comic Standing are comics. And NBC is bringing back the show after taking an extended break from the format.
The eighth season of Last Comic Standing, which first launched in 2003, will air next summer on NBC. The broadcaster actually cancelled the series in 2004 after three cycles, but then brought it back in 2006. After the seventh season in 2010, the show went off the air again,...
- 11/13/2013
- by James Hibberd
- EW - Inside TV
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