Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For the Egyptian-born Youssef, the situation in Gaza is deeply personal. Many members of the Palestinian side of his wife’s family ...

Youssef is affectionately known as the “Jon Stewart of the Middle East.” In 2013, he made the “Time 100” influential people list. “I am honored to be called that because that was the name of my hero ...

In June 2012, Egypt was in transition. Following the protests of the Arab Spring, ousted leader Hosni Mubarak was sentenced to life in prison, and Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Morsi became ...

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AS BASSEM YOUSSEF, an Egyptian comedian, sauntered onto the stage at the Royal Festival Hall in London on March 9th, members of the audience filmed his entrance. No matter that they had been told ...

3 Photos: New Look At JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR West End Starring Sam Ryder and More 4 Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Starring Sam Ryder Following the immense success of his recent UK tour, Bassem ...

Prudential North to Shore will present An Arabic night with Bassem Youssef at NJPC for two performances on Sunday, June 22, at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Bassem’s Arabic standup show offers a unique and ...

Egyptian comedian Bassem Youssef’s walk-on song is Billy Joel’s harrowing pop-rock anthem “Pressure.” The last 24 seconds of that song, to be precise. I know this because I'm watching him shout ...

Jon Alterman: Bassem Youssef remains one of the most recognized figures in the Middle East. His television show, Al Bernameg, captured the imagination of millions in the Arab Spring, and at its height ...