"Time was when a woman comedian had to make herself ugly, cross her eyes, or fall down in order to get laughs. Her hair stuck straight up in the air–or else it resembled a ragmop. And it didn't hurt any if she was a few dozen pounds overweight," is the lede to this New York Times piece from 1970 about the rise of… » 2/25/15 6:50pm Wednesday 6:50pm

Every year, the Oscars "In Memoriam" tribute manages to leave out a few notable names—last year's snubs included Cory Monteith—but it's pretty unbelievable that Elaine Stritch and Joan Rivers, two of the funniest women in show business, weren't given their due last night. » 2/23/15 9:30am Monday 9:30am

The Church of Scientology played a major role in breaking up Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise's marriage, and even helped the Top Gun star bug his then-wife's phone so he could spy on her. » 1/26/15 8:21pm 1/26/15 8:21pm

Joan Rivers said a lot of uncouth shit in her time, and other than the moments she resorted to boring racialist stuff, she was very deft at pulling it off. Especially on Fashion Police, in which her combination of snarking and snapping and self-awareness, at times, made it seem like if she didn't love your outfit, at… » 1/13/15 5:45pm 1/13/15 5:45pm

Yorkville Endoscopy, the New York City clinic where Joan Rivers died during surgery last September, no longer meets the standards necessary to receive Medicare and Medicaid funds. » 1/12/15 6:10pm 1/12/15 6:10pm

Staff members at a clinic where Joan Rivers went into cardiac arrest shortly before dying did not intervene properly, according to a new report. » 11/10/14 8:15pm 11/10/14 8:15pm

In a recent speech, America's least likable Reptoid Rick Perry drew an idiotic and completely specious parallel between the harsh and medically unnecessary abortion restrictions in his state and Joan Rivers' recent tragic death. If you were ever worried that anti-choice politicians had run out of stupid and offensive… » 9/22/14 3:50pm 9/22/14 3:50pm

Today, people of all walks, but more importantly, celebrities gathered at Temple Emanu-El in Manhattan's Upper East Side to attend Joan Rivers' memorial service, while about 500 spectators and 100 media looked on from the streets outside. » 9/07/14 5:15pm 9/07/14 5:15pm

On Thursday, just hours after the passing of comedy icon Joan Rivers, Sarah Silverman appeared on Jimmy Kimmel's show to discuss her late friend. » 9/05/14 10:50am 9/05/14 10:50am

In today's Tweet Beat, we say goodbye to Joan Rivers. » 9/04/14 7:30pm 9/04/14 7:30pm

In today's Tweet Beat, Billy Eichner wishes his friend Joan Rivers a swift recovery, Mark Wahlberg shows some respect and Diddy encourages us all to keep it real. » 9/02/14 7:30pm 9/02/14 7:30pm

Joan Rivers has been upgraded to stable condition, according to E! News. Her condition however, remains critical after she stopped breathing earlier today during a minor throat surgery. » 8/28/14 2:13pm 8/28/14 2:13pm

TMZ is reporting that Joan Rivers has been taken to the hospital after she stopped breathing during a surgery on her vocal chords. » 8/28/14 11:10am 8/28/14 11:10am

If Joan Rivers is simply drumming up attention for her new book, she's doing a damn fine job at it. On the heels of the "tranny" slur she tossed in Michelle Obama's direction, she appeared on CNN with Fredricka Whitfield to discuss her book—only to storm off set within a couple minutes. » 7/05/14 5:07pm 7/05/14 5:07pm

Dude, what is wrong with Joan Rivers? Why do people like her so much? Are fans referring to these comments against the President and First Lady (after officiating a gay wedding no less!) when they speak of her comedic genius? » 7/04/14 2:00pm 7/04/14 2:00pm

Kristen Stewart has allegedly gotten litigious with Joan Rivers — does the Twilight malcontent think this is wise? » 6/23/14 1:40pm 6/23/14 1:40pm

Just in case you haven't already consumed all things Orange Is The New Black, Joan Rivers and the Fashion Police team dissected the series' fun-filled career day. Ahoy, there are Lindsay Lohan jokes ahead. » 6/16/14 7:15pm 6/16/14 7:15pm