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Aisha Tyler, who starred in the legendary sitcom Friends, has candidly discussed her time as one of the show's few black cast members.The 53-year-old actress was the only black woman to have a recurring role on the series, making her first appearance in its ninth season in 2003. She portrayed palaeontology professor Charlie Wheeler, the girlfriend David Schwimmer's character, Ross Geller's girlfriend.

tweeting in 2011: “The world of TV should be ashamed of itself that Steve Carell never won an Emmy for Michael Gary Scott.” Another sitcom that was nominated seven times over its eight seasons but didn’t strike gold? Freeform’s “Black-ish,” starring Tracee Ellis Ross, Anthony Anderson, Marcus Scribner and Yara Shahidi.Anderson, 54, was not only the show’s leading man but also served as an executive producer on the series. He told People in September 2021 that he had hoped his streak of nominations but no wins was at an end.“This is the seventh nomination.

hit FX on Hulu series created by Christopher Storer is looming large at the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards, where the show is up for the most awards of any comedy program.In fact, “The Bear” set the record this year for the most Emmy nominations for a comedy series in a single year, with 23.The first season of the show won an astounding 10 Emmys earlier this year. Season 2, which was critically acclaimed upon its release last year, is poised to win big, as well.However, there’s a continued discourse over whether or not the series is truly a comedy. In terms of Emmys rules, “The Bear” competes in all the comedy categories against laugh-out-loud shows like “Hacks,” “Only Murders in the Building” and “Abbott Elementary.”But many watchers of the show believe its more of a drama because of its stressful and turbulent nature.

Call the Midwife enthusiasts have been glued to their TVs, watching iconic characters charmed with vintage vibes, yet off-screen transformations are causing quite the stir. Set in the nostalgic backdrop of 1950s and 60s East London, our favourite midwives swap their on-duty outfits for off-camera glam, leaving them barely recognisable. Since it first graced our screens back in 2012, Call the Midwife has catapulted names like Laura Main, Helen George, and Jessica Raine to fame.

an interview with Consequence on Thursday that he was going to get a boob job for hidden camera pranks on his upcoming Super Dummy Tour, where he’d trick groups of men on the street into thinking he was a woman.However, those plans were squashed after he had a chance encounter with a transgender stranger at the grocery store.“On the day that the scheduled surgery was supposed to happen, I was checking out at the supermarket. And the person ringing up my groceries was evidently transgender, and it struck me as a sign from the universe,” he said.

Nick Knowles is gearing up for the Strictly Come Dancing dancefloor and has revealed that he has already lost 8 kilos (17 pounds) and hopes to lose another 5. Currently at 18 and a half stone, the star of BBC's DIY SOS, wants to lose more to be "elegant" as he's competing on the show. Speaking about being invited onto the show, he said: “I’ve never had the time in my schedule to fit it in.

The National Television Awards were flooded with a variety of reactions as Mrs Brown's Boys nabbed the best comedy award, leaving some nominees less than thrilled.The BBC sitcom, which started in 2011, was pitted against a lineup of Ghosts, Not Going Out, Brassic, and The Gentlemen. It was the fourth time Mrs Brown's Boys won the NTA, having previously triumphed in 2013, 2014, and 2015.

Bradley Walsh jokingly swore at Ant and Dec after they won the Best Presenter award at the National Television Awards for the 23rd consecutive year.The Chase host, who was also nominated in the category, pretended to be fed up with the Geordie duo's winning streak and attempted to drag them off stage, exclaiming "Taking the p**s! " in a lighthearted manner. During their acceptance speech, Dec expressed his gratitude to the audience for voting for them, saying: "Thank you.

Actress Michelle Keegan has made her fans very happy after she made a post on Instagram telling them something they’d been waiting to hear. In her post, the actress announced the arrival of the latest series of her hit show Brassic to our screens.This will be the sixth series of the show, which Michelle has been starring in since it began in 2019, but she seemed as excited as always to announce the new run which begins later this month. “We’re back baby!” she posted.

The National Television Awards are all about the glam outfits, the jokes, the blunders and - of course - who won.This year there were plenty of upsets and surprises (anyone who doesn't like Mrs Brown's Boys, it might be best to look away now) as the biggest names in British telly competed for prizes at the O2 in London. So here is the full list of who won as Kate Garraway went head to head with Robbie Williams, Ant and Dec faced losing the Best Presenter prize they've held for the past 22 years to Claudia Winkleman, and even Holly Willoughby returned to the spotlight - to huge applause.

Kate Garraway says that it is "sad" her late husband Derek Draper could not see her nominated for another National Television Award (NTA) for a documentary about his health issues. Kate will be hoping to secure a hat-trick in the best-authored documentary category as she has been nominated for the prize again, this time for Kate Garraway: Derek's Story.

Larry David isn’t just sitting at home now that he’s wrapped “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”The irascible comic actor has announced he’ll take off on his ten-show ‘A Conversation With Larry David’ tour this fall.At all gigs, David and a surprise moderator will take part in an “informal discussion about [his] time on ‘Seinfeld,’ ‘Curb,’ and everything in between,” according to Live Nation.Notable stops on the brief run include Denver (Sept. 20, with Peyton Manning), Seattle (Oct. 4), San Francisco (Oct.

Margot Robbie has shown off her blossoming baby bump on the red carpet.The Barbie star proudly displayed her bump at an event for her new movie, My Old Ass. Margot wore a tight grey dress to accentuate her pregnancy curves, and accesorised with sky high black heels on the red carpet and a sleek gold bracelet. It’s the first time the Australian actress, 34, has been made a public appearance since announcing her pregnancy in July.

Ben Stiller‘s upcoming Christmas comedy Nutcrackers features an “eight-second fart” from one of the child actors, director David Gordon Green has revealed.Following the comedy’s world premiere on Thursday night at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, Stiller and the four real-life brothers who co-star in the film appeared on stage for a Q&A, where they shared the details of a gassy incident that occurred on set.“Before we stop talking, I’d like to talk about the farting at some point?” Stiller said (via Entertainment Weekly), turning toward the Janson brothers — Homer, Ulysses, and twins Atlas and Arlo — before the kid actors confirmed that one of them did, indeed, let out a sustained fart that was captured during filming.“It was incredible, because we all cracked up,” Stiller, continued of the axed scene. “I wish it was in the movie.

She’s starred in everything from Bond to Shakespeare but Gemma Arterton’s greatest role is being a mum to her son. Gemma, 38, who is married to Peaky Blinders hunk Rory Keenan, is so besotted with her baby boy, she took him with her when she filmed the second series of her hit Sky comedy Funny Woman. It was Gemma’s first role since becoming a mum and even though her son was always by her side, she still fretted over how he’d find filming.

It’s been 12 years since Sam Buttery starred on The Voice UK, and she’s now landed a new role on hit Netflix series Kaos. Sam first appeared on screens during the first series of the BBC show at the time, at just 20 years old, and will be remembered for having a big voice, quiff, glasses and personality.

"Friday Night Dinner" heartthrob Tom Rosenthal has announced on Instagram that he and his partner are expecting a little bundle of joy, treating fans to adorable snaps where Gabrielle Sky proudly shows off her baby bump. In a sweet nod to his late co-star Paul Ritter who portrayed his dad on the hit Channel 4 show, the pair cheekily captioned the announcement with: "Hello Bambino." Tom also hinted at the news saying: "Spoke about this on a podcast that comes out soon so we thought we should announce like the Royal Family.Thanks for the well wishings." He added humorously: "Granted [the Royal Family] don't do it by saying hello bambino." The post quickly gathered steam with fans dropping in hoards of congratulations and playful quips from the series.

Comedy series Ted Lasso, one of Apple TV+’s most successful shows, could return for a fourth season, even though the third season in 2023 was expected to be the last we would see of big-hearted American soccer coach Ted, as played by Jason Sudeikis, and the Richmond football team.The series ended with various happy endings as Ted returned to the US to be nearer his son, Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham) bumped into the man she romanced in Amsterdam, Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt) remained in England to marry Jane and Roy (Brett Goldstein) became manager of Richmond FC. However, according to Deadline, the studio that makes the series, Warner Bros Television, has signed up original British cast members Hannah, Brett and Jeremy Swift, who played Higgins, for a new series of the show.

During a candid chat on The One Show, Hollywood icon Jeff Goldblum shared an intimate glimpse into his early fears with presenters Vernon Kay and Clara Amfo. On the Tuesday episode (August 27), the actor was in high spirits as he chatted about his role in the fiercely anticipated Netflix series Kaos alongside Janet McTeer.

Steve Martin and Martin Short will launch their fall 2024 ‘Dukes of Funnytown Tour.’Midway through the brief 12-show run, the punchline-wielding pair — who have been touring together since 2015 — are scheduled to drop into Brookville, NY’s Tilles Center Concert Hall on Saturday, Oct. 19.At all shows, fans can expect to see the “Three Amigos” players roast each other and deliver jokes “at a rapid-fire pace with little setup and big punchlines (that) mock Hollywood and the fickle nature of celebrity” according to a press release.If this sounds like the show for you, tickets are available for all upcoming ‘Dukes of Funnytown’ gigs.Prices start at $53 before feeson Vivid Seats at the time of publication.Other shows have seats starting anywhere from $77 to $462 before fees.Need to see “The Jerk” and Jiminy Glick (who might be dating Meryl Streep) live?Don’t slow your scroll just yet.Our team has everything you need to know and more about the fall 2024 ‘Dukes of Funnytown Tour’ below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues, and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Steve Martin and Martin Short are currently back at it on their ongoing ‘Dukes of Funnytown Tour.’Now, we can add clever comic turned “Silicon Valley” character actor turned “Big Sick” leading man turned jacked Marvel superstar Kumail Nanjiani to that list.From September through December, the 46-year-old “Welcome To Chippendales” star will tour all over North America on his first stand-up tour in a decade, which he’s dubbed the ‘Doing This Again Tour.’And, while he doesn’t currently have any NYC gigs lined up — Nanjiani cut his teeth in the Big Apple in the late aughts —he will get close when he performs at Philadelphia’s The Fillmore on Saturday, Sept. 21.“Check out my first hour of standup comedy in a decade,” Nanjiani shared on Instagram.