Spotify releases its annual Spotify wrapped lists, prompting Weird Al Yankovic to share his thoughts on the platform's royalty system. In a lighthearted statement, Weird Al expresses gratitude for his 80 million streams on Spotify, which translates to a whopping $12 in earnings - enough for a nice sandwich at a restaurant. He thanks his fans for their support and humorously appreciates the sandwich he can now enjoy.
Meanwhile, Ricky Gervais takes the comedic route as he uses his platform to endorse Dutch Barn Vodka and jokingly encourages supermarkets and shops to stock it. He explains that as a co-owner of the company, the success of the vodka could make him a lot of money - and he's not shy about it.
The folks at All Dogs Matter express their immense gratitude for Ricky's support, emphasizing how his donation will improve the lives of many furry friends.
Adam Sandler's recalls how he wrote the Chanukah Song and reflects on the humorous inaccuracies it contains.
The Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame announces its newest inductees, including comedy legends like Jim Carrey, Eugene Levy, Martin Short, and the cast of SCTV.
Jerry Seinfeld is set to perform in Singapore. Jerry humorously acknowledges that while Singapore already boasts some of the happiest people on Earth, he'll do his best to add a little more happiness through his comedy.
Stavros Halkias, known for his recent Netflix special, "Fat Rascal," shares his journey from performing to internet success. He highlights his experiences and the diverse crowd that now attends his shows, an interesting contrast to the initial audience of internet freaks.
Virtual reality enthusiasts will rejoice at the news of the return of the stand-up comedy series, Surrounded. This six-part series, filmed during the Just for Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival, promises to surround viewers with laughter and features a star-studded lineup including Jack Whitehall, Marlon Wayans, Mae Martin, and many more.
In other news, Evil Bill Engvall makes a comeback at a popular donut chain, John Oliver's Last Week Tonight is renewed for three more seasons, and renowned television writer Norman Lear sadly passes away at age 101
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