Jean Smart and Brendan Fraser to star in It's a Wonderful Life table read for Ed Asner Family Center

Peter Kay, 49, was left overwhelmed when he received a standing ovation at Manchester's AO Arena on Friday night.The star was applauded by a sell-out crowd in Manchester, which is 16 miles from his hometown of Bolton.Peter’s fans chanted his name as he took to the stage, causing him to break down in tears during the first show of his 110-day tour.He could be seen wiping away tears with a tissue while the audience cheered him on.The British comedy legend told the crowd: "Aw you’ll have me in bits. “Lovely Manchester you made me cry. “I can’t believe I cried, where did it come from all that emotion?"It comes after Peter’s announcement that he would be returning to stand-up comedy sparked a frenzy last month.His tour, named Better Late Than Never after the comic took an extended break from touring for the past 12 years, was instantly in high demand, as tickets sold out in record time.Just before Peter arrived at his opening gig in Manchester last night, touts were re-selling the tickets for £155 per person to fans who were desperate to watch their favourite comedian’s comeback show.Peter had attempted to make sure the tickets were at the lowest price they could be due to the cost of living crisis in the UK.The TV star charged fans just £35 per ticket - the same cost as his last tour, which took place back in 2010.Peter’s tour kicked off this month, and is scheduled to run until August 2023.To the joy of his fans, Peter went on to announce a London residency at the O2 Arena.It’s clear that despite his long absence from the stage, Peter’s shows are as much in demand as ever.The comic’s last live stand-up tour in 2010 holds the Guinness World Record for the biggest-selling comedy tour of all time. 1.2 million people bought

Dua Lipa, Bebe Rexha, and Paris Hilton led the glam arrivals at KIIS FM's annual Jingle Ball, which was presented by Capital One and held at the The Kia Forum in Inglewood on Friday night.Lipa - who recently wrapped her Future Nostalgia tour - sizzled as she hit the red carpet in splice black and red leather getup that showcased every inch of her fit figure.The Grammy Award-winner, 27, modeled a spaghetti strap crop top with side draping that hung down to her calves. Arrivals: Dua Lipa, Bebe Rexha, and Paris Hilton led the glam arrivals at KIIS FM's annual Jingle Ball, which was presented by Capital One and held at the The Kia Forum in Inglewood on Friday nightShe styled it with a matching midi skirt that concealed a portion of her sexy black lace-up boots. A glitzy diamond choker wrapped around her neck and matched the spiral bangle on her wrist.

Kim Kardashian put her ever-shrinking figure on full display as she arrived at an exclusive Miami party with her younger sister Khloe Kardashian and pal Jonathan Cheban on Friday night.The SKIMS founder, 42 - who recently settled her divorce with disgraced rapper Kanye West - strolled down the sidewalk in a skimpy black bra top styled with edgy black leather pants.They hung low on her lips, which gave a clear glimpse at the mother-of-four's very tiny waist. Party time! Kim Kardashian put her ever-shrinking figure on full display as she arrived at an exclusive Miami party with her younger sister Khloe Kardashian and pal Jonathan Cheban on Friday night. The SKIMS founder, 42 - who recently settled her divorce with disgraced rapper Kanye West - strolled down the sidewalk in a skimpy black bra top styled with edgy black leather pantsShe added some height to her petite frame with a pair of black pointed-toe boots.Instead of her bleach blonde tresses, Kim recently had her go-to hairstylist color her hair a 'honey' tone.

Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford walked the red carpet together on Friday night for the premiere of their new Yellowstone spin-off series 1923.The Oscar-winning Mirren, 77, and the legendary Ford, 80, have officially entered the sprawling universe of Yellowstone as they anchor the latest chapter in the Dutton family's origin story.The iconic actors play the central pair of Jacob and Cara Dutton, who struggle to keep their ranching empire during the titular year of 1923.

Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk were spotted as they exited Radio City Music Hall in New York City after taking their five-year-old daughter Lea De Seine to a show on Friday.The 47-year-old movie heartthrob is in the midst of a swirl of rumors that he has gotten back together with his little girl's supermodel mother Shayk.Cooper was dressed casually as he layered for warmth in a dark blue down jacket over a grey hooded sweatshirt. He added a blue beanie, dark jeans and sneakers.

Cameron Diaz  and husband Benji Madden enjoyed a day of sightseeing while in London, England on Friday night.The couple enjoyed a romantic dinner at Sparrow Italia - Mayfair, which specializes in coastal Italian cuisine.The relaxing dinner date comes six months after it was revealed that fellow actor Jamie Foxx had convinced Diaz to end her retirement from acting and return to star with him in the action-comedy Back In Action, which began shooting at the end of September. Out and about: Cameron Diaz and husband Benji Madden enjoyed a day of sightseeing while in London, England on Friday night With the shoot for Back In Action having started in Atlanta, it appears as though it has now moved across the pond to London, as reported by The Atlanta Journal Constitution.Seemingly enjoying some down time, Diaz, 50, stepped out to their dinner date in black skinny jeans that were tucked into her black platform boots.

“Babylon,” the new film by Academy Award winner Damien Chazelle (“La La Land,” “First Man”), premiered Wednesday night in New York. As you’ve probably heard already, the film—a tale of outsized ambition and outrageous excess, tracing the rise and fall of multiple characters during an era of rampant depravity in early Hollywood— has been met with polarizing responses.

Brendan Fraser looked sharp at the GQ Men of the Year Party on Thursday after declaring that he will not attend next year's Golden Globes despite critical acclaim for his comeback movie The Whale.The 53-year-old actor wore a dark blue suit for the star-studded party held at The West Hollywood Edition in West Hollywood, California.Brendan also donned a crisp white dress shirt sans tie and completed his outfit with shiny black dress shoes. Looking sharp: Brendan Fraser looked sharp at the GQ Men of the Year Party on Thursday after declaring that he will not attend next year's Golden Globes despite critical acclaim for his comeback movie The WhaleThe Mummy franchise star sported a short crew cut hairstyle and also wore black glasses.Brendan was joined at event by his girlfriend Jeanne Moore who looked lovely in a little black dress with her blonde hair up in a high ponytail.

 

Nick Cannon was the butt of several jokes making fun of his large family during Comedy Roast Night on The Masked Singer on Fox.The 42-year-old show host was an easy target during the humor-filled season eight episode filmed over the summer before it was revealed that Nick was expecting his 12th child.Show panelist Ken Jeong, 53, opened the episode with an energetic stand-up comedy routine and joked that Nick in a silky outfit was hosting the show in his pajamas. Got roasted: Nick Cannon was the butt of several jokes making fun of his large family during Comedy Roast Night on The Masked Singer on Fox'I know Nick is tired because he's been up all night memorizing his kids' names,' Ken quipped.The crowd lightly booed and several audience members were shown giving a thumbs down.

while promoting her role as iconic goth Wednesday Addams in ’s new series, , are both fashion forward and on theme.Take, for example, her look for an appearance on on Tuesday, November 15. Ortega wore a half dress…half catsuit? It’s hard to say, but it is undeniably chic. (Ortega also showed proper respect for wired headphones, which were connected to her iPhone like it’s 2011.)The 20-year-old’s confounding dress, by Dion Lee, appeared to have a built in lace catsuit, which peeked out beneath a hip-high slit.

Brendan Fraser has announced he will not attend next year's Golden Globes, despite being tipped for award season glory for his comeback movie The Whale.He alleged four years ago that his career 'withered on a vine' after he was groped in 2003 by Philip Berk, a former president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), which is the organization behind the Golden Globes.Fraser, 53, has claimed he brought the matter to the HFPA at the time, prompting an internal investigation that dismissed Berk's alleged sexual misconduct as 'a joke.'Berk, 89, who was ejected from the HFPA last year after emailing members an article calling Black Lives Matter a 'racist hate group,' has disputed Fraser's account. Now in a new interview with GQ, Fraser declared he 'will not participate' in the Golden Globes in January. 'I have more history with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association than I have respect for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.' Standing firm: Brendan Fraser (pictured left last month) will not attend next year's Golden Globes after his groping allegation against ex-HFPA president Philip Berk (pictured right 2006)He attributed his decision to 'the history that I have with them.

Seth Rogen, along with his producing partner Evan Goldberg, know a thing or two about working with major Hollywood studios. Some might even say the duo have cracked the studio code by being able to make widely-seen comedy films and TV series with studios while also retaining a lot of creative control.

Adam Sandler and a bevy of comedy heavyweights paid tribute to the late Improv founder Budd Friedman following his death from heart failure on Saturday at age 90.Friedman, a Broadway producer who went on to found the popular comedy club franchise, was saluted by numerous comedians for helping to give them their start.'Budd Friedman. Can’t thank this man enough for what he gave to all of us,' Sandler wrote in a Twitter post featuring a photo that showed him sitting with an elderly Friedman, who was using a wheelchair at the time.  Remembering a legend: Adam Sandler, 56, paid tribute to the late Budd Friedman on Sunday.

The final appearance of guest judge and longtime friend of The Masked Singer competition, Leslie Jordan, had laughs, tears, and — as usual – a few surprises.

This year’s Venice Film Festival featured several draws, new films by Noah Baumbach, Alejandro González Iñárritu, and more, but perhaps no return was as anticipated as Hollywood legend Brendan Fraser, who stars in Darren Aronofsky’s upcoming psychological drama “The Whale.” ‘The Whale’ Review: Brendan Fraser And Sadie Sink Are A Heartbreaking Duo In Darren Aronofsky’s Best Film Since ‘The Wrestler’ [Venice] Fraser has been out of the limelight for a number of years now, battling with health issues, divorce, depression, and the fierce backlash he received in 2018 after accusing Philip Berk (then-president of the HFPA) of sexually assaulting him in 2003.

A special tribute! After undergoing a kidney transplant, Selena Gomez gave her new organ a sweet nickname.

Selena Gomez has a name for the transplanted kidney she received five years ago.The 30-year-old actress revealed in an interview with Rolling Stone that she called the donated organ 'Fred.''I named it after Fred Armisen because I love Portlandia,' the Only Murders in the Building star explained. 'I’ve never met him, but I’m secretly hoping he finds that out just because I want him to be like, "That’s weird.”' Weird: Selena Gomez, 30,  has a name for the transplanted kidney she received in 2017. She's called it Fred, after comic actor Fred Armisen, 55. 'I’ve never met him, but I’m secretly hoping he finds that out just because I want him to be like, "That’s weird”'The Ice Cream singer was diagnosed with Lupus, an auto-immune disease, in 2015.  According to Lupus.org, the condition affect the skin, joints and organs such as the kidney and liver. Selena's friend and fellow actor, Francia Raisa, 34, donated a kidney to her in 2017.

Back in 2017, Selena Gomez revealed that she had undergone a kidney transplant. Now she’s let it be known that her new(ish) kidney has a name.