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Louis C.K.

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Editor's Note: C.K. has since been removed from Fast Company's Most Creative People, following accusations of sexual misconduct by several women spanning more than a decade that were published in Nov. 2017.

Everyone in Hollywood wants to replicate Louis C.K.'s crackling online relationship with fans, which has enabled the comic to name his price for comedy specials and live-performance tickets through his personal website.

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Louis C.K.

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Louis CK has nothing to lose in his new comedy special, but you do

There are glimmers of the wit, craft, and performance that made him who he was, but there’s also all too much of the other stuff that reminds us who he really is.

A Parkland victim’s dad shames Louis CK with a macabre standup set

Manuel Oliver’s teenage son was killed in the Parkland shooting last year. Louis CK made some jokes about it. Now, Oliver is using CK’s preferred medium–standup comedy–to spread awareness for gun reform.

The bad men of 2017 have somehow gotten worse

Louis CK and Kevin Spacey made it just under the wire in 2018 with defiant displays of victimhood that made many observers feel correct to have left them behind in 2017.

Ghost of Louis CK continues to haunt comedy clubs

Louis CK continues to ruin the evenings of comedy fans by showing up at clubs and performing standup, whether the audience wants him to or not.

How one comedy club successfully, passive-aggressively refused T.J. Miller

Amid the Comedy Cellar owner’s public handwringing about outrage over letting Louis C.K. back onstage, a pair of comedians figured out a way to avoid letting T.J. Miller crash their show.

This “Me Too” Timeline Shows Why 2017 Was A Reckoning For Sexism

We’ve plotted over 30 of the year’s biggest turning points.

A Short Guide On How NOT To React To The Sexual Harassment News

Every day brings a new batch of accusations against prominent and admired men. Here are the mistakes their friends and fans are making in defending them.

PR Post Weinstein: “Everybody’s Worried Their Client Might Be Next”

Publicist and crisis management expert Hunter Frederick opens up about how the climate has changed for publicists in the last six weeks.

Facebook signs Bill Murray, but that may be a bad choice in the post-Weinstein era

No Longer Rumors: 5 Women Go Public With Louis CK Sexual Misconduct Allegations

After years of rumors, anonymous accounts and speculation, five women have come forward on record with sexual harassment accusations against Louis CK.

Here’s The Complete List Of Men Accused Of Sexual Harassment Since Harvey Weinstein

Every day brings another round of accusations of sexual harassment (and worse) against powerful men in show business and media. These are the most prominent names so far.

In A Post-Weinstein World, Louis CK’s Movie Is A Total Disaster

Louis CK intended “I Love You, Daddy” to be provocative–but probably not as provocative as it’s going to be, Joe Berkowitz writes after viewing the film.

Pamela Adlon Talks Mining Her Life For “Better Things”

The Emmy-nominated star of the FX series “Better Things” explains the thrill of making art from “something that feels sh—y.”

Can Laugh.ly Help Stand-Up Comedy Run More Like The Music Industry?

This new app is looking to provide a platform for new and classic comedy, so they don’t just remain a streaming music service’s afterthought.

Here’s Exactly How You Tell A Joke Like Louis CK

Don’t even try unless you have something funny to say, but if you do have a funny idea, this is what Louis might do with it.

It Is Time To Get Excited About The New TV Show From Louis C.K. And Zach Galifianakis

Your first look at the new FX series, Baskets, is here, from the ultimate comedy team, and it looks just as good as it does on paper.

Louis CK’s Imminent New Special Is Actually Coming Out Today

“Louis CK: Live At The Comedy Store” is out later today, available to buy at louisck.com for $5, as is Louis CK’s custom. Here’s a preview.

Louis C.K. One: Your Favorite Comedian And Your Favorite ’90s Fragrance–Together

One of the most popular comedians in the world finds himself photoshopped into a series of ads for Calvin Klein’s similarly named cologne. (Can you smell the forthcoming cease and desist letter?)

Louis CK Is Better At Self-Promotion Than You

Comedy’s current reigning champion couldn’t sell himself more simply.

Didja Hear The One About Spotify’s Comedy App?

Official Comedy isn’t kidding around about bringing comedians like Louis C.K. and Patton Oswalt to Spotify’s 24 million users.

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This line in the Supreme Court abortion ruling signals gay marriage and contraception could be next

The Supreme Court just struck down ‘Roe v. Wade.’ Here’s what it means

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