Comedy: Last News

Chevy Chase is screening “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” at venues all over North America in November and December, Sarah Silverman has a massive stand-up tour already underway, Martin Short will take the stage with Steve Martin on their ‘Dukes of Funnytown Tour’ next month, Seth Meyers regularly co-headlines a residency at New York City’s Beacon Theatre with John Oliver and David Spade gigs all year long.Heck, even Will Ferrell‘s DJ’ing a show with Swedish House Mafia in Chicago this October.Plus, former writer Simon Rich is putting on “All In,” a Broadway play based on his short stories, starring John Mulaney, Fred Armisen, Jimmy Fallon, Aidy Bryant, Chloe Fineman, Tim Meadows and more this December.Don’t forget the rumored, star-studded Feb. 16 Radio City SNL extravaganza, either.That’s just the tip of the iceberg, too.If it’s always been your dream to catch an “SNL” hero of yours in person — regardless of which era is your favorite — here’s how you can see 39 of the 167 “SNL” alum live from wherever you may be this year and next including a Senator (Al Franken) and an Oscar winner (Robert Downey Jr.).To keep things organized, cast members are listed chronologically from when they started their tenure on the show.Screening “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” from Nov. 22 through Dec. 29Touring Oct. 10 through Feb. 3, 2025One Christmas show with Judith Owens on Dec. 17Touring with Steve Martin from Oct. 4 through Nov. 16Acting in “McNeal” on Broadway from Sept. 27 through Nov. 24One show on Oct. 4Touring from Oct. 25 through Dec. 21Touring from Sept. 27 through April 6, 2025Touring from Sept. 27 through April 12, 2025Touring from Sept. 27 through Nov. 23; co-headlining with Nikki Glaser on select datesTouri

her new and last comedy special, “For Your Approval,” which dropped on Netflix Tuesday.DeGeneres said she only received the diagnoses after she left her long-running daytime talk show following a spate of allegations surfaced in 2020, accusing the comedian of running a toxic workplace.The star learned she has “full on osteoporosis” — a disease that causes bones to become weak and more likely to fracture — after she took a “stupid bone density test.”“I don’t even know how I’m standing up right now,” DeGeneres joked. “I’m like a human sandcastle.

and off-air turmoil in between. Why did Bill Murray call out Chevy Chase on Season 2? What made Dana Carvey believe Mike Myers stole his Lorne Michaels impression? Well, with Season 50 swiftly approaching on Sept. 28, it’s time to look back on all the messy moments.Season 2 of “SNL” was back and better than ever when the premiere episode aired Sept.

Shaun Of The Dead is receiving a cinematic re-release to mark its 20th anniversary, but which songs feature in the cult zombie comedy?Edgar Wright’s 2004 film has become a beloved classic of modern British cinema, and stars Simon Pegg as the titular Shaun, a directionless London salesman who finds himself and his friends – Nick Frost’s Ed, Kate Ashfield’s Liz, Dylan Moran’s David and Lucy Davis’ Dianne – caught in the midst of a zombie apocalypse.Shaun Of The Dead is the first in the so-called Cornetto trilogy, which was later completed by 2007’s Hot Fuzz and 2013’s The World’s End. It made a total of nearly £30million at the box office and was nominated for two BAFTA Awards.A post shared by @edgarwrightWright announced details of the re-release in July, stating the film had been remastered with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision.

Emily Osment, who played Miley Cyrus’ best friend Lilly Truscott on “Hannah Montana” from 2006 to 2011, shared that a reunion of the hit Disney series isn’t in the near future. “I’m kind of busy right now,” Osment exclusively told The Post on the “You’re Laughing at CBS” blue carpet in LA on Sept. 18.

Irish icon Graham Norton has been delighting audiences with his sensational presenting skills, flawless sense of humour and flair for commanding an audience for almost 30 years. Whether it was his laugh out loud antics on Father Ted, following in the footsteps of the late Terry Wogan to commentate Eurovision, or even helming his very own chat show, The Graham Norton Show, the star has cemented his place in the hearts of viewers across the country.

Bob Mortimer has revealed that he “couldn’t walk” for “half of the new season” of Gone Fishing, saying that co-star Paul Whitehouse “pulled him through”.The genial fishing show has just started its seventh season on BBC2, with the two comedians and long-time friends spending time reflecting on their lives and careers while exploring different areas of the British landscape.The show first came about when Whitehouse was looking to help Mortimer recover from his triple heart bypass surgery in 2015, in which it was discovered that 95 per cent of his arteries were blocked.In a new interview, Mortimer has confirmed that a very different medical ailment affected him for much of the new season of the show, with a six-month battle with shingles leaving him with muscle wastage and often bound to a wheelchair.“I wasn’t very well and it made it a but if a struggle but, as always, Paul looked after me and pulled me through,” Mortimer said (via The Mirror).“For half of the season, I couldn’t walk so it was very challenging at times. When we were in Trent, I was being taken from a wheelchair to the top of the bank.

Affectionately dubbed the “King of Ballroom”, judge Anton Du Beke has become a veritable national treasure since first gliding onto the Strictly Come Dancing set two decades ago.The professional ballroom dancer, 58, has appeared in every series since 2004, and despite many changes during that time, his enthusiasm has never waned. “The show has evolved unrecognisably, but has remained true to itself,” he tells OK!. “I’m so proud that Craig, Tess and I are the ones left from the very beginning.That makes me enormously proud and I hope we all stay until the end of time.

Michelle Keegan is on the verge of becoming Hollywood's newest sensation, with executives across the pond already eyeing her up for some new projects.The 37-year-old actress, who rose to fame during her role on Coronation Street, has been turning heads in the US following the global success of Netflix series 'Fool Me Once', in which she played female lead Maya Stern. Harlan Coben, who is the brain behind Fool Me Once, couldn't help but sing her praises and revealed that he's had some messages from Hollywood since the series. "Michelle is so talented.

Weird Al just announced he’s embarking on his ‘Bigger & Weirder Tour’ that will send him and special guest Puddles Pity Party to venues all over North America from June from September 2025.Early in the run, the “Like A Surgeon” singer will make four stops in New York.First, Yankovic is slated to swing into Buffalo’s Darien Lake Amphitheater on July 11. After that, he’ll bring his one-of-a-kind parodies to New York City’s Madison Square Garden on July 12, Bethel’s Bethel Woods Center For The Arts on July 13 and Saratoga Springs’ Saratoga Performing Arts Center on July 17.And, yes, Weird Al really is going bigger and weirder this time as promised.“We’re back to doing a full-production high-energy show and playing the hits… and we’re super-sizing the band for this one – adding 4 more musicians! – so we can play a few things we’ve never been able to play live before!” the 64-year-old shared on Instagram.

Sebastian Maniscalco just completed his five-day run at Madison Square Garden as part of his ongoing “It Ain’t Right” tour — and we already miss him.As an authentic fan (and just as authentic Italian), seeing Sebastian live at NYC’s premier entertainment destination was appointment viewing. Thankfully, the wily observational comic lived up to my impossibly high expectations.“I feel like I’m with 17,000 of my friends when I’m back in New York,” Maniscalco shared with the sold-out stadium at the end of his Sept.

EastEnders icon Annette Badland, who played the role of Babe Smith in the BBC series from 2014 to 2017, has bagged a fabulous role in Netflix's much-loved LGBT series Heartstopper.The 74 year old will be gracing screens once more when the show's third season drops this October.The Netflix favourite, a coming of age drama based on Alice Oseman's acclaimed novels, tackles the blossoming romance of high school students Nick (Kit Connor) and Charlie (Joe Locke). And Jonathan Bailey, who plays Bridgerton's dashing Anthony, will join them as Jack Maddox, a starry Instagram author who becomes Charlie's ultimate celeb infatuation, as revealed by the streaming giant.

Ricky Gervais has announced the first set of UK dates for his new stand-up show ‘Mortality’ – find all the details below.The Office star announced the new tour in June, confirming he would be revisiting all of his favourite arenas around the world, with a Netflix special of the show to follow.Now, the first run of 11 UK dates has been confirmed, with Gervais set to kick off the run in York’s Barbican on October 22. From there, he will play Oxford, Newcastle, Manchester, St Albans, Brighton, Nottingham, Liverpool, Cardiff and Ipswich, before wrapping up at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on January 28.These are only the first few cities on the UK leg of the #Mortality tour but it’s a start. Tickets on sale Friday.

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He was a successful comedian who holds a huge place in Strictly Come Dancing history, but Jason Wood's career came to a tragic end when he died aged only 38. Jason was chosen as one of the star names to take part in the first series of Strictly Come Dancing – which celebrates its 20th birthday this year – back in 2004, where he competed against famous faces including newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky, actress Claire Sweeney and opera star Lesley Garrett.The show chose Jason as he was a rising star in comedy at the time.

Leigh Francis, the man behind the outrageous Keith Lemon character, opened up about his love life, revealing he's still head over heels for his wife of many years.The Celebrity Juice star, who has been a familiar face on our screens for two decades, credits his long-lasting relationship with childhood sweetheart Jill Carter for keeping him grounded amidst his fame.The 51 year old comedian recently shared with his Instagram followers that he's been courted by reality TV shows like I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and Celebrity Big Brother.

Any fans of The Inbetweeners, brace yourselves for some disappointing news. Simon Bird, who shot to fame with the iconic noughties show as William McKenzie, has revealed that despite all the whispers and rumours, a reunion is not on the cards.The actor, now 40, opened up about the future of the Inbetweeners, a decade after the last film was released. Despite three series and two films under their belt, there are no plans for a reunion anytime soon.

The UK is renowned for its TV, with iconic shows like Doctor Who, The Crown and Peaky Blinders dominating screens for decades and representing British drama globally. However, fans have now ranked the greatest British programmes in history on IMDb, and many will be shocked to find that the much-loved BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses didn't make the cut, reports the Express.The show, which first aired in 1981 and starred David Jason as Del Boy, Nicholas Lyndhurst as his brother Rodney, and Lennard Pearce as Grandad, continues to entertain comedy enthusiasts even today. Its absence from the top 10 is especially surprising considering it has a rating of 9/10 from nearly 60,000 IMDb users and is widely regarded as the best British sitcom ever.

gravy) lovers, “old-school Italians,” and stand-up comedy fans.Sebastian Maniscalco just announced he’s extending his ongoing ‘It Ain’t Right’ tour into 2025 with new dates at arenas all over North America.On the second leg of the nationwide run, the 51-year-old comic will swing into Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on March 7, Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center on March 8 and Belmont Park, NY’s UBS Arena on March 15.This year, he’s slated to play five (!) back-to-back shows at New York City’s Madison Square Garden from Sept. 18-22 — which gives him the title for the venue’s most consecutive performances and most shows ever performed by a comedian — and then drop into Albany’s MVP Arena on Oct.

Sir David Jason, best known for his legendary role as Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter in Only Fools and Horses, has been a staple of British comedy and drama for decades.The BBC sitcom, which first aired in 1981, follows the antics of Del Boy and the Trotter family as they attempt to make a quick buck and ultimately become millionaires. Born David John White in 1940, Sir David's illustrious career has seen him take on a variety of roles including Granville in Open All Hours, Blanco in Porridge, Pop Larkin in The Darling Buds of May, and DI Frost in A Touch of Frost, among others. However, it seems acting talent runs in the family, as Sir David's brother is also a well-known face on television.

Rosie Jones’ comedy series, Out of Order, returns to Comedy Central tonight (Monday 16 September) with new members of the public all ready to face judgement. Rosie can’t hold the fort alone, and so also returning are her two team captains, Judi Love and Katherine Ryan. Also joining them in the very first episode are guests, Roisin Conaty and Josh Jones.The idea behind the show is that teams of comedians compete to place members of the public in the correct order in a series of revealing categories.