Ricky Gervais jokes he’s “reported fans for hate crimes” for laughing at new material

novelist Jane Fallon. “I actually handed in a book for the first time and that was a big, strange kind of flood of confidence that I had… I think for a lot of women around that age – 45 onwards – you change a lot.

Twitter today to share a different side.The actor took to the micro-blogging site and shared a snap of himself after playing tennis, appearing to forget to put on suncream, sparking a mixed response amongst his fans.Ricky posted the picture on Twitter this afternoon in view of his 14.9 million followers.In the closeup, Ricky looked to have caught the sun after playing tennis on the hottest day of the year so far.He captioned the video: "Just played tennis. Probably shouldn’t have worn black."Many social media users took to the comments and joked with the star about his mistake, while others shared their concern over his "red" face.Andryroddick said: "And/Or....

Comedian Jerrod Carmichael, who came out earlier this year in his much-praised HBO special Rothaniel, had some words for fellow stand-up Dave Chappelle about the latter’s stances on gender, trans rights and cancel culture.

Mo'Nique and Netflix have settled their years-long legal battle. In court documents obtained by ET, on Tuesday Mo'Nique Hicks and Netflix agreed to dismiss the lawsuit she brought against them on Tuesday, «including without limitation all claims alleged therein, with prejudice, with each party to bear her or its own costs, expenses, and attorneys' fees.» No further details of the settlement were disclosed.In 2017, Netflix and Mo'Nique began discussions for the comedian to film a comedy special to air on the streamer.

EXCLUSIVE: Casey Benesch, a former Netflix executive who helped build up the streaming giant’s stature in comedy, is moving to rival Prime Video to head up comedy marketing.

Netflix and Mo'Nique have settled what could be a precedent-setting lawsuit regarding sex and racial discrimination.The case stems from a 2017 meeting between the Oscar-winning Precious star and the streaming site, which was looking to ramp up its stand-up comedy content at the time.Mo'Nique, whose real name isMonique Hicks, 54, refused a 2017 offer of $500,000 for a comedy special in which the streaming service would have complete control over the one-hour show, including owning the copyright and retaining all audio-only rights. Settled: Mo'Nique and Neflix have settled a sex and racial discrimination and retaliation lawsuit three years after the actress, 54, filed the complaint against the streaming giant.

Mo’Nique‘s long-running issue with Netflix has officially been settled. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the comedienne and the streaming giant have reached a settlement agreement over her lawsuit alleging discrimination on the basis of race and gender. The terms of the deal were reportedly not disclosed.

Jerrod Carmichael is taking Dave Chappelle to task over his derogatory comments toward the LGBTQ+ community made in his controversial Netflix special. Carmichael says, in a nutshell, Chappelle's legacy is tarnished, and it's his own doing.Carmichael made the statement in a profile, where the 35-year-old comedian opened up about how the only person who acknowledged him after he came out as gay in his HBO stand-up special back in April was his 15-year-old niece.«She hit me with a quick text, 'I see you. I hear you,'» Carmichael said.

Ricky Gervais has been displaying his signature dark humour by asking fans to vote for him to “win another award before I die”.The After Life creator is hoping to win big at the TV Choice Awards this year.Ricky, 60, took to Twitter yesterday to ask a small favour of his 14.9 million followers.“You can vote for me to win another award before I die, if you like,” he penned.The star also knowingly added an angel emoji with the hashtag #AfterLife.He retweeted a post from TV Choice's official account, which told fans: “Don’t forget to vote in the 2022#tvchoiceawards.“Today our chosen category is BEST COMEDY PERFORMANCE.”The post included a link to the website where fans can vote.Ricky is nominated in the category for his Netflix show After Life, which concluded its final season this year. Ricky plays protagonist Tony, who is learning to navigate the world after the death of his wife.Ricky has candidly opened up about his health issues before, repeatedly mentioning the back problems that have seen him suffering for three decades. Last year, he admitted he was worried he would end up wheelchair-bound because of his health issues. While out on a run, the star experienced excruciating pain after trying to tie his shoelaces.It was so severe that his partner Jane Fallon even had to help him get dressed.Ricky explained he was concerned over what he would be like in a few years. He said: “This is why I know I'll end up in a f***ing bucket one day."I've got tennis tomorrow, that's got to be cancelled.Thank god I haven't got a gig."Next tour, after this one, I'm changing the genre.

Jessica Chastain is at the top of her acting game if last night's Tony Awards are anything to go by, and yet, proving she's a woman of many talents, she also killed it on the red carpet. The 75th annual Tony Awards, held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, gathered some of the most esteemed names in American theatre, including Lea Michele, Vanessa Hudgens and Jennifer Hudson.

62-second-long clip, shared by Jack, shows him in a full Morbius-style make-up and black wig, trying to get into a club – with Cole as a doorman, questioning him. It was created in partnership with Sony Pictures, to mark the digital home movie release of Morbius. Morbius stars Jared Leto as Dr.

Tipping Point fans were distracted by a 'David Brent and Danny Dyer lovechild' in the latest episode.Friday's show (June 10) saw host Ben Shepard welcome a player named Dan to the show, with viewers quickly picking up on the fact that his mannerisms resembled two famous figures.While some fans were adamant Dan looked and acted like EastEnders star Danny Dyer, others were convinced he was more reminiscent of Ricky Gervais' The Office alter-ego David Brent.One fan wrote: "Dan thinks he is Danny Dyer, while another commented: "Dan is auditioning for EastEnders."A third joked: "Bet Dan/Danny is all like 'Oioi saveloy" on a night out... [sic]"A fourth said: "I reckon Dan does a Danny Dyer tribute act…diamond geezer."Meanwhile, another fan argued: "This Dan fella on #TippingPoint reeks of David Brent."A sixth fan added: "Dan sounds rather like David Brent."Another amused viewer quipped: "Dan on is David Brent."While Tipping Point fans were amused by Dan's antics, the player quickly progressed through the competition.He saw off the rest of his fellow contestants to advance through to the final round for the chance to win a £10k cash prize.Asked what he would spend his winnings on, Dan confessed that he and his partner Gemma shared 10 dogs between them and he had planned on spending the cash on treats for Gemma and his dogs.This is a live TV story and is being constantly updated.

Daily Lowdown from HELLO! In today's episode, we're discussing Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle’s new special, and the Foo Fighters tribute concerts. MORE: The Daily Lowdown: Justin Bieber left heartbroken after cancelling tourNot only that, but we are saying a huge congrats to the Striclty star, and Ewan McGregor talks working with his daughter. Tune into the latest episode of The Daily Lowdown below. . . Here’s the transcript for today’s episodeA huge congratulations is in order to Strictly Come Dancing pro Karen Hauer, who tied the knot with her partner Jordan Wyn-Jones in an intimate ceremony in Hampshire earlier this week.

Netflix special. Premiering Friday, “Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute” will feature the late comedian’s famous friends and family celebrating his legacy in the most joking — and yet touching — ways possible.Saget’s widow Kelly Rizzo-Saget, his daughters Lara and Aubrey and “FullHouse” castmates John Stamos, Dave Coulier and Candace Cameron Bure will all appear in the special, which was filmed on Jan. 30 at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood.

George Michael Freedom Uncut – you can watch it below.In the footage Elton John, Mark Ronson, John Paul Gaultier, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and others discuss the impact of the ‘Freedom! ‘90’ music video, which was directed by David Fincher.“It changed the whole face of how videos were done,” John says in the clip. “The video said everything.

Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle are slated to perform a joint stand-up comedy show. The two comedians will appear on-stage together on Sept. 3 at The O2 in London, Live Nation announced.Tickets for the event go on sale June 10.

Video: Uvalde Grieves, Says Goodbyes At Visitations, Funerals (The Independent)Police investigate after gunmen open fire in Philadelphia killing 3 and injuring 11Raleigh police release footage from fatal encounter with man who threw Molotov cocktails at police carsRetired judge shot at home in WisconsinPolice identifies body of murdered Florida teen nearly 50 years later thanks to DNAThree medical workers stabbed at Encino hospitalDoctor: Pennsylvania's Fetterman also has cardiomyopathyRon DeSantis vetoes $35M Tampa Bay Rays baseball complex after team's gun control tweet: reportMcDonald's TikToker Sparks BACKLASH for Pranks in Store | What's Trending ExplainedJohn Fetterman to run for SenateFormer Trump White House Adviser Peter Navarro Indicted on Contempt ChargesTexas Senator says 'system error' kept Uvalde police from knowing about 911 callsCalls grow for committees, reviews & new laws in wake of Texas school shootingKarine Jean-Pierre pushes back on Doocy suggestion that Biden speech was distractionEscaped inmate Gonzalo Lopez shot, killed moments after allegedly killing family of 5 in Leon CountyBiden calls for tougher gun laws following series of mass shootings: 'How much more carnage?'Blinken says attacks are rising on people in places of worship in India“He said, and I’m paraphrasing, ‘I came here to Buffalo to recognise the victims and for these families,’” Shea marketing and communications director Kevin Sweeney recalled, according to Deadline. In addition, attendees also reported on Twitter that Dave told the audience he was donating the show’s proceeds to the shooting victims’ families.

Dave Chappelle is reportedly donating ticket sales from his stand-up show in Buffalo, New York to the families of the victims of the mass shooting at Tops supermarket on May 14. Casualties from the attack include 10 people who were killed and three who were wounded last month when a teen staged what police deemed a racially motivated attack at the Buffalo-area supermarket.According to Shea's Performing Arts Center, where Chappelle performed Sunday, the comedian announced at the end of his show, that he would donate the night's ticket sales to the family members of the victims — some of whom were in the audience at Chapelle's invitation.«He said, and I’m paraphrasing, I came here to Buffalo to recognize the victims and for these families,» Kevin Sweeney, director of marketing and communications for Shea’s Performing Arts Center, said.The comedian booked his appearance at the 3,019-seat arena just four days prior.

Dave Chappelle is donating proceeds from his show in Buffalo, New York. Chappelle, 48, is sending the proceeds from his show to families of victims killed in the mass shooting at a Tops Supermarket on May 14, according to ABC 7.  The comedian hosted family members of the victims at Sunday's comedy show at Shea's Performing Arts Center and will donate all proceeds to the families, the outlet reported.

Dave Chappelle says he wants to help out the victims of a deadly mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, by donating his ticket sales to them.The 48-year-old comedian announced Saturday at the end of his stand-up performance in Buffalo atShea's Performing Arts Center that he would be passing on the proceeds to the victims' families, according to the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.The venue shared Chappelle's announcement, which comes after an alleged gunman killed 10 Black people at a Tops grocery store with an AR-15–style weapon, while also injuring three others. Helping out: Dave Chappelle, 48, announced at the end of a last-minute stand-up show in Buffalo, New York, that he was donating its ticket sales to the families of victims of a racist mass shooting that occurred in the city on May 14; seen in October in London'He said, and I’m paraphrasing, "I came here to Buffalo to recognize the victims and for these families,"'said Shea's Director of Marketing and Communications, Kevin Sweeney.Chappelle reportedly told the audience toward the end of his show that families of the victims were in the audience after he had invited them.

Ricky Gervais has hired bodyguards at a cost believed to be £10,000 a night for stand-up gigs after being accused of poking fun at transgender people. The Office star caused uproar with comments he made in a Netflix one-off special SuperNature last week.