Phyllis Diller had to cancel a "Tonight Show" appearance celebrating her 90th birthday because she fractured her back - but the comedian still plans to celebrate.

By Kim Kincaid, The Lima News, Ohio Mar. 22--LIMA -- Phyllis Diller has a place in the hearts of area residents as a hometown girl who made it big. Yet this Lima woman is also a pioneer, being the first female stand-up comedian to gain international stature.

By Georg Szalai NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - George Carlin has been added to the lineup of HBO's inaugural Comedy Festival, which kicks off Thursday in Las Vegas. The legendary comic will appear in "The Founders," an event hosted by Larry King.

People the world over may have lowered their smiles to half-staff, but they were still smiling.