'A Black Lady Sketch Show': Robin Thede on Getting Over 40 Guest Stars in Season 3 (Exclusive)

As the 2022 Met Gala got underway and famous faces ascended the iconic stairs to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Blake Lively made sure to show everyone how a grand entrance is truly made. The actress and her husband Ryan Reynolds were appointed co-chairs of the event which followed the theme of “In America: An Anthology Of Fashion” with the dress code being Gilded Glamour, and it's safe to say that the 34 year old smashed it.

David Beckham has joked he should have kept his massively expensive wedding present to son Brooklyn and his new wife Nicola Peltz.The former professional footballer, who recently showed off the rare view from his £6million Cotswolds home, recently celebrated his wife Victoria's 48th birthday and took to his Instagram stories to share several snaps in honour of her. One photo showed him and the former Spice Girl looking suave in a £399,000 ($500,000) electric Jaguar, which the pair gave to their eldest, 23, in celebration of his marriage to Nicola, 27, in April. David could be seen in the driver's side, wearing a white suit with a beige shirt underneath as he donned a pair of shades, while Victoria looked gorgeous beside him.

Kylie Jenner left fans baffled as she attended this year's Met Gala in a flamboyant wedding dress.The 24 year old was joined by the rest of her famous Kardashian sisters as she arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute on Monday night for the event themed In America: An Anthology Of Fashion". However, with the dress code being Gilded Glamour, many were left scratching their heads as make-up mogul Kylie attended in an over-the-top white dress that made it look like she was set to walk down the aisle.

David and Georgia Tennant's family home.MORE: David Tennant's wife Georgia sparks comments with cheeky father-daughter momentThe couple's son Wilfred marked his ninth birthday and in honour of the occasion, Georgia shared a snapshot of his incredible cake along with a loving tribute. WATCH: Georgia Tennant's daughter makes her movie debutShe wrote: "Happy 9th Birthday Wilfred! Funniest, kindest and most unique person I know.

Katy kept her accessories minimal with a pair of black, elbow-length gloves and a set of stunning, diamond earrings.She opted for a pair of clear, perspex heels to boost her petite frame.Earlier in the evening, Katy joked about the struggle of going to the toilet in the garment.She said: “I’ve been pinned in for three hours.

British Comedy Legend Billy Connolly To Be Given BAFTA Fellowship

Newen Studios’ upcoming John Galliano feature doc from  Oscar-winning One Day in September and Whitney director Kevin Macdonald will be launched to buyers at Cannes’ Marché du Film later this month.

Boris Johnson's return to Good Morning Britain has been branded a "car crash" by ITV viewers.The Prime Minister finally appeared on the ITV breakfast show on Tuesday (May 3) morning for the first time in five years.Mr Johnson has been noticeably absent from GMB, with presenters Susanna Reid and former host Piers Morgan regularly accusing the Conservative party leader of intentionally snubbing the show, notoriously tough on politicians.Three years after he famously ran away from Susanna and Piers by hiding in a fridge in the lead up to the 2019 general election, Mr Johnson finally agreed to chat to Susanna live from Downing Street.After watching Susanna and Boris clash for over 15 minutes, the ITV presenter was forced to end the interview and hand over to Lorraine Kelly, who hosts ITV's Lorraine after GMB.However, it appears that Mr Johnson may not know who broadcaster Lorraine is.Susanna said: "Lorraine is waiting to take up all the issues you have brought up in this interview.Boris asked: "Who's Lorraine?"A shocked Susanna repeated: "Who's Lorraine? Lorraine is a legend."As the camera panned over to the ITV studio, Lorraine said: Wow thank you Susanna. A masterclass in a political interview."Viewers at home rushed to their keyboards to discuss Boris' comment.Taking to Twitter, one fan penned: "Out of this whole interview..

Tyson Fury won't be rushed into making a decision on keeping the WBC heavyweight title despite his claim that he has retired from boxing.The Gypsy King defended the WBC crown by knocking out Dillian Whyte last week at Wembley Stadium. Fury, 33, had stated in the build up that it would be his final fight and after he stopped rival Whyte with a right uppercut, he reiterated he was walking away from the sport.

Russian "troll factory" based in an old arms factory is peddling support for Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine by targeting the social media accounts of politicians and TikTokkers, the UK government has said.According to research funded by the UK government, the trolls are tasked with targeting western media outlets and politicians, using varied techniques to put a positive spin on the bloody war.The study breaks down how the scheme tries to manipulate public opinion on social media, as well as in the comments sections of major media outlets.Boris Johnson, the German chancellor, Olaf Scholz; and the EU foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell are all targets, the study said.Musicians including Daft Punk, David Guetta, Tiesto and Rammstein also appear to have been targeted.Top TikTok stars were also paid to peddle a positive narrative about the Kremlin, the study added.Activities on Twitter and Facebook were detected, but were found to be particularly concentrated on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.The troll farm, in St Petersburg, is said to recruit and hire salaried workers openly, justifying the work as “patriotic activity” in support of the “special military operation” in Ukraine.For more of the latest showbiz and TV news from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.The British foreign secretary, Liz Truss, said: “We cannot allow the Kremlin and its shady troll farms to invade our online spaces with their lies about Putin’s illegal war.“The UK government has alerted international partners and will continue to work closely with allies and media platforms to undermine Russian information operations.” The culture secretary, Nadine Dorries, said: “These are insidious attempts by Putin and his

Russian propagandist’s threat to drown the UK in radioactive fallout has been rubbished by a retired Royal Navy officer. With the UK supporting Ukraine in its war efforts by sending equipment and weapons, it has come under attack from Putin-supporting TV hosts.

Khalid has shared a new single titled ‘Skyline’, released alongside a music video directed by Levi Turner and Cody LaPlant.The video puts Khalid – as well as a full cast of backup dancers – in a series of summery settings around a grassy mountainside landscape. It marks the second time Khalid has worked with Turner and LaPlant on a clip, following on from March’s ‘Last Call’.Have a look at the video for ‘Skyline’ below:In a statement shared with the song’s release last week, Khalid described ‘Skyline’ as “a recharge” that is “full of summer vibes”.

Newcastle shirt was filmed urinating on a statue of Sunderland legend Bob Stokoe outside the Stadium of Light.Footage was shared on social media on Monday as the man in a Newcastle away shirt is urged 'show them what you're made of'. The man then walks away with the cameraman as the pair chant: "We hate Sunderland."Northumbria Police said in a statement: "We are aware of a video circulating on social media which appears to show a man urinating on a memorial outside the Stadium of Light in Sunderland."This type of behaviour is totally unacceptable and a full investigation has been launched into the incident.

ATX TV Festival, on Monday, revealed additional programming for its Season 11 lineup.

Julianne Hough raises her champagne glass in a toast to her new Broadway play POTUS while attending a celebration following the first preview performance.

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A Black Lady Sketch Show returns for its highly anticipated third season on HBO.The new season will consist of six episodes and feature the core cast of Robin Thede – the show’s creator, writer, and executive producer – along with Ashley Nicole Black, Gabrielle Dennis, and Skye Townsend, as they enact funny and relatable experiences on camera for a national audience.“The third season of A Black Lady Sketch Show is so epic, so dynamic, and so joyful – making this show really is my dream come true,” Thede said. “The cast’s chemistry and talent, the 40+ guest stars and the relatable yet wild subject matter are all so incredible this season.

Yvonne Orji is set to guest star in an upcoming episode of ABC’s The Wonder Years, airing on April 13.In the episode titled “Love & War,” Orji will play the role of Tammy, a single mother who has been writing letters to Bruce – Dean’s older brother – while he was stationed in Vietnam. The two ultimately develop a close-knit relationship, much to the surprise of the Williams family.

Angelique Jackson Over the last two decades, “A Black Lady Sketch Show” creator and star Robin Thede has broken down barrier after barrier for Black women in comedy, culminating with her Emmy-winning HBO sketch comedy series that epitomizes the phrase “for us, by us.”At the center of the show’s success is its particular Black lady perspective. Cast members Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Gabrielle Dennis and Skye Townsend riff on relatable themes, like ashy skin, hair woes and the politics of the Black church, and present them with a healthy helping of Black lady joy.“We value authenticity above anything else, and we know that calling something ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show,’ it’s got to feel authentic to Black ladies,” Thede tells Variety, sitting down to discuss the series and its road to the screen.

The ladies of “A Black Lady Sketch Show” will be back on the screens in April! On Tuesday, HBO dropped the full trailer for the show’s upcoming third season, which will premiere on April 8.

 will be back on the screens in April! On Tuesday, HBO dropped the full trailer for the show's upcoming third season, which will premiere on April 8.The trailer for the Emmy-winning sketch comedy series features the familiar faces of series regulars Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis, Ashley Nicole Black and Skye Townsend, in various sketches including «The Funeral Ball» and a disastrous bachelorette party. The video also shows the return of Black's invisible spy, Trinity, and Thede's Dr.