You're not alone! I also have only 2 down left to solve. Could it be ALA-HAHA. I believe there is or was such a person, but it doesn't match the clue. TEA-DANCE would make much more sense (doubly entertaining), but that wouldn't intersect with DAILY PAPER and PARTING SHOTS. iI like Tim Moorey's puzzles, but this time I think I'll have to concede defeat.