Jerry Seinfeld Explains His Compulsion to Defend New York City to Naysayers

The Apprentice's Aaron Willis and Akeem Bundu-Kamara became the latest contestants to be fired on Thursday in a shock double elimination. During the latest episode, the candidates were tasked with creating and branding a new healthy baby food, before pitching and selling to leading retailers.

Chantelle Houghton has admitted that she still has "chemistry" with her ex-husband Samuel Preston.The former couple met on Celebrity Big Brother and married in 2006. However, their newlywed bliss did not last, and they broke up less than a year later. And when asked whether she could ever romantically reunite with now 40 year old Preston, the beauty explained that there was still a certain element of attraction towards each other.

Police and CSI have been at the scene of an incident in Rusholme, which witnesses said was a 'stabbing'.

Manchester United midfielder Ethan Galbraith has reflected on his first stint in senior football with Doncaster Rovers in League One.

Victoria Beckham has shared a glimpse inside the birthday celebrations for her mum Jackie Adams alongside her dad Anthony Adams. The fashion designer, who recently dropped a hint that she is set to rejoin Spice Girls for Platinum Jubilee, shared a glimpse inside the birthday dinner for her mum Jackie as she turned 71 on Thursday 10 March. Jackie was surrounded by her nearest and dearest including her husband Anthony, son-in-law David Beckham with grandsons Harper, Cruz and Romeo along with her granddaughter Libby Adams.

Coronation Street star Harriet Bibby shared some fun behind-the-scenes secrets from the hit ITV soap on Thursday. The actress, 23, who plays Summer Spellman, took to Instagram to take part in a fun Q&A session with soap fans.

Khloe Kardashian slipped into a stunning figure-hugging violet see-through dress for a birthday celebration with besties Malika and Khadijah Haqq recently.The 37 year old showed off her stunning look and toned physique in the sheer fabric, which was printed all over with a star design. Posing for snaps with her friends and two others, the blonde beauty wore her locks tied back in a sleek high ponytail. She opted for a glamorous makeup look and even matched her purple eyeshadow to the dress tones, which was created by fashion designer Mugler.

Robbie Williams has revealed he's unsure where he and his family are going to live next after selling their homes.The former Take That pop star and solo singer has racked up quite a selection of properties over the year after raking in millions from all his combined music sales. But in a refresh for 2022, Robbie, 48, has decided to shed some of his assets and sold his house in Wiltshire as well as a mansion in Los Angeles.The sun-soaked California abode reportedly went for a whopping £37million to rapper Drake earlier this month.

, and the Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway-led , which explores the rise and fall of the formerly $47 billion brand, WeWork, and the love story between two of the company’s co-founders.The streamer also recently announced that when baseball season begins, Apple TV+ will be the place fans will want to be (second only to the stands, of course). Apple and Major League Baseball are partnering to bring subscribers, a weekly double-header with pre- and post-game programming.

Pardon My Fro CEO and Founder Dana Bly is never fully dressed without a pop of color.The self-taught graphic designer created her lifestyle brand filled with fun clothing, accessories, and home decor, on the premise of lifting women up and living life on their own terms.«In 2009, at the height of fashion blogging, I was obsessed with looking at blogs and getting inspiration from outfit patterns and bold colors. I started teaching myself how to illustrate the fashion that inspired me, and reflected who I am as a strong African American woman,» Bly tells ET.«When I started Pardon My Fro, I designed collections of illustrative dolls that reflected who I was at the time, including natural hair that is a huge part of my Black culture.… My dolls touched people that saw themselves in the designs, and they started requesting the drawings for clothing and items in their homes,» she continues.Since then, the designer has featured her illustrations on travel bags, sweatshirts, kimonos, personalized bath mats, shower curtains, pillows, fine art pieces, children’s backpacks, lunchboxes, and more, all made to reflect her background and sense of fashion. «The patterns and bright colors of my dolls are culturally influenced and a true reflection of my style.… My style is proud, strong and colorful.… My classic, signature look is a graphic tee, kicks and bold earrings.… I have also added lime green to my wardrobe, since that’s my favorite color,» she notes.Bly recommends others do the same to amp up their spring ensembles, and looks to her celebrity style crushes for extra inspo. «Embrace color and have fun with your pieces this season.

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are loving parenthood. A source confirms to ET, that the two are enjoying their latest roles.«Priyanka and Nick love being new parents and have been spending a lot of downtime at home,” the source says. “The two have wanted children for a while and so happy it finally happened. Priyanka and Nick are private but have let close friends and family meet their baby.”Jonas, 29, and Chopra, 39, announced that they welcomed their first child, via surrogate, in January.

Clayton Davis Belfast native Ciarán Hinds finally received the recognition he’s deserved with an Oscar nomination for his role in the Focus Features picture “Belfast.” Hinds’ career has spanned over 120 films and television series, but he tells Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast that knew when he began to read writer and director Kenneth Branagh’s script for “Belfast” that he wanted to be a part of it.On this episode, Hinds talks about the impressive career that has seen him share the screen with the likes of Andrew Garfield and Daniel Day-Lewis and working under the guidance of master filmmakers like Paul Thomas Anderson and Steven Spielberg, whom he reunited with at this year’s Oscar nominees luncheon. He also discusses what it was like to work with an outstanding cast that included Caitriona Balfe, Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan and the young Jude Hill.

JOE WICKS is pulling faces for our camera, striking Zoolander-style poses which he wants to send to his wife, model Rosie Jones. She is never far from his thoughts — he talks about her and their two kids constantly throughout the day — so he is more than ready to look a little bit silly if he thinks it will make her laugh.

Legendary comedians Jerry Seinfeld and Steve Martin discussed the historic snubbing of comedies at the Oscars. The two comedians got together for an hour-long virtual discussion about their careers as part of the New Yorker Festival Wednesday night, where the duo mentioned how Netflix has helped comedians gain a little recognition in the movie industry.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorJerry Seinfeld gave a shout out to Netflix for helping shift perceptions of comedians — and their paydays — as he and Steve Martin trash talked the genre-snubbing Oscars.“I think for a long time, and actually until Netflix, comedians were just not as important, not as valuable, not considered major artists or real artists. But when Netflix came along and they started doing these specials [including his] with people and paying them like movie-star money, was the first time people started to look at comedians like, ‘These people are as good as the actors, or as valuable,” said Seinfeld at a virtual session at the New Yorker Festival Wednesday night.

Jerry Seinfeld still enjoys performing standup comedy.

Is This Anything?” — out Oct. 6 from Simon & Schuster — charts the Long Islander’s path to success, almost exclusively through bits and one-liners, from his first set in 1976, at the Catch a Rising Star comedy club (he lasted on stage for about 90 seconds), to his “Seinfeld” pitch meeting in the late ’80s at NBC with Larry David (the latter’s combativeness would eventually get him banned from network meetings).In the book, Seinfeld compares the end of the nine-season series run with crossing the finish line of a marathon, totally exhausted.

Jerry Seinfeld isn't giving up on New York City and believes neither should you. The comedian, 66, appeared on Sunday’s 60 Minutes to discuss Manhattan's response to the coronavirus pandemic and why he knows that the city can and will recover.

Jason Alexander is wishing his former “Seinfeld” co-star and friend Jerry Seinfeld “serenity now” as the comedian launches a book of comedy — his first in 25 years — Is This Anything?.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-manager“Is this anything?” is the question that every comedian says to every other comedian about any new bit they want to try. Now, in his first book in 25 years, Jerry Seinfeld is answering that question by opening up the vault of his jokes collected over five decades.The Simon & Schuster book, Is This Anything? is out this Tuesday, with Seinfeld scheduled for a New Yorker Festival appearance with Steve Martin on Wednesday, Oct.

in The New York Times responding to Stand Up N.Y. comedy club co-owner James Altucher’s August essay declaring New York City “dead forever.”“He’s fine.