Comedy: Last News

Steve Martin and Martin Short — aka Charles-Haden Savage and Oliver Putnam — just announced the latest leg of their ongoing ‘Dukes of Funnytown Tour.’Set to take place from August through December, the legendarily silly pair will wrap their 21-show outing on the East Coast with gigs at Albany, NY’s Palace Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 4 and Wallingford, CT’s Toyota Oakdale Theatre on Friday, Dec.

American actors Adrien Brody and Mikey Madison were among the big winners at the Oscars on a night which saw Anora leading the pack with five wins. Madison, 25, beat Hollywood stalwart Demi Moore to take home the best actress gong for her role in the comedy Anora, in which she plays a stripper who falls for the son of a Russian oligarch. Speaking on stage at Los Angeles' Dolby Theater, she said: "Wow this is very surreal.

Coronation Street's Claire Sweeney is crossing her fingers for a trip down the aisle in Weatherfield, revealing that she's yet to experience wedding bliss off-screen. Portraying the whirlwind Cassie Plummer, who's currently smitten with Steve McDonald, Claire gushed about the prospect. "I'd love us to get married," she shared with a smile.

Oscars. In a playful opening, O’Brien was introduced as a “four-time Oscars viewer.”On the stage, he was full of self-deprecating jokes and seemed relaxed as he goofed around.“A Complete Unknown.

The eagerly awaited fifth season of The Bay is set to hit ITV tonight (March 2), with Marsha Thomason returning in her leading role as DS Jenn Townsend. Based in Morecambe, the latest instalment of the crime drama will see family liaison officer Jenn grappling with a death in her own family, while simultaneously tackling a murder case with a complicated past.

Former “SNL” star Leslie Jones revealed she clashed with a “narcissistic d–khead” director of one of her skits when she said she needed to go home during a long day on set.Jones was filming a pre-taped segment alongside co-star Kyle Mooney for a November 2017 episode, where both actors were taking part in a fictional marriage, when she and guest host Tiffany Haddish “almost f–ked him up one night.”“The guy who would direct those was a f–king a–hole,” Jones said on the “Toure Show” podcast. “And I don’t give a f–k if you see this.

The entertainment world has been struck with grief after beloved actor Gene Hackman's passing at 92-years-old, alongside his wife Betsy Arakawa, aged 63. An awful scene was uncovered at their New Mexico home on Wednesday when they were found deceased, including their pet dog. Authorities have yet to disclose the cause, merely stating no foul play is suspected.

Glamourous Christina Hendricks is back on our screens in a new comedy drama set in a small Irish town harbouring a big secret. Small Town, Big Story sees Wendy Patterson (Christina Hendricks) return to her hometown of Drumbán, Ireland, after more than 20 years, having left under something of a cloud. Wendy runs back into her ex and local doctor Séamus Proctor (Paddy Considine) with sparks set to fly and a big secret about to be exposed as major production crews come into town.

Actress Blake Lively has shared a heartfelt tribute to her late Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg, who passed away at just 39. Best known for her role as troublemaker Georgina Sparks in Gossip Girl and as Buffy's sister in Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Michelle was pronounced deceased after paramedics were called to One Columbus Place in New York early Wednesday morning, the city’s police department said.

Fans of BBC's Amandaland saw Peter Serafinowicz, the unmistakable voice behind Darth Maul in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, grace the latest episode. However, some viewers might not realise is his 'secret connection' to the show's mastermind.Tonight's episode saw Peter star in the Motherland spinoff series as Johannes. Earlier this year, Lucy Punch, the actress behind Amanda, raved about him, sharing, "Peter (Serafinowicz) is so funny and great at improvising.

Louis CK, who admitted to sexual misconduct in 2017, announced he’s hitting the road in 2025 and 2026 on his international ‘Ridiculous Tour.’Along the way, the cerebral comic is scheduled to make six New York stops.First, he’s slated to drop into Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 20, Friday, Nov.

Jon Stewart cut his hand open on Monday night’s (February 24) episode of The Daily Show during a passionate speech about the high price of prescription drugs – watch the moment below.He injured himself while delivering a monologue about the price of medication, which began with a clip of former President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris standing in front of a crowd announcing they’d come to an agreement to lower the price of 10 drugs.Stewart said: “You know what’s so horrible about our system now? And the corruption that lays within it? We’re so fucking numb to it, we actually tout tiny cracks in that exploitation as victory.”He went on, sarcastically: “Ooh, can it be? The companies we subsidize with billions of dollars are allowing us the privilege of negotiating the price of 10 of their drugs. And 10 is all of them, right? It would be embarrassing if it was a small drop in the bucket and that the American people didn’t expect that we should negotiate for all their fucking drugs! Because we’ve already paid for ’em with our subsidies!”It was then that he slammed his coffee mug down, before inspecting his hand and saying he’d be “going to the hospital soon.” Watch the moment below, just before 17:00.He continued on with his report, holding his injured hand below the desk.

Ron Howard is taking a trip down memory lane.On Feb. 15, the 70-year-old posted a picture to Instagram of his “The Andy Griffith Show” co-stars Andy Griffith and Don Knotts, visiting him on set in the ’90s.“A fun photo of the day in ‘97 when #AndyGriffith and #DonKnotts surprised me with a visit to the set of #Ransom in #Queens,” Howard captioned the image of the three men smiling.

Rom-com enthusiasts are flocking to cinemas nationwide to catch the highly anticipated fourth instalment of the Bridget Jones franchise, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, which is shattering box office records nearly 25 years after the series first captivated audiences in 2001. Renee Zellweger reprises her iconic role as Bridget, navigating a fresh romantic chapter amidst the challenges of work, motherhood, and loss.The film, which also features Leo Woodall and Chiwetel Ejiofor, has achieved the highest box office opening for a romantic comedy in the UK and Ireland, as reported by Universal.

Corrie lovers have been utterly gobsmacked to discover that Katy Cavanagh, known for her role as the loveable yet unfortunate in romance Julie Carp, boasts a son who's a Hollywood star. Katy, who captured hearts as Eileen Grimshaw's (played by Sue Cleaver) sister, first graced Weatherfield's iconic streets back in 2008, swiftly becoming a fan favourite.

Shane Gillis to host the show for a second time alongside musical guest Tate McRae on Saturday, March 1.In his February 2024 “SNL” debut, the edgy comic employed slurs toward mentally handicapped people, impersonated Donald Trump and spoke in a Jamaican patois.“This was like them saying ‘sorry,'” Gillis said in an interview with Joe Rogan. “It was an admission of guilt.”While the 37-year-old stand-up claims to have learned from his “offensive, hurtful, and unacceptable” on-air slurs, a 2024 Los Angeles Times article reports that he continues to work cruel stereotypes into his material.Leading up to and after his return to Studio 8H in 30 Rockefeller Center, Gillis has a handful of stand-up gigs remaining on his tour that began in January.While the “SNL” hosting spot is the only NYC show he has lined up, he does have a pair of upstate performances planned at Albany’s MVP Arena on Friday, May 2 and Buffalo’s KeyBank Center on Saturday, May 3.As of now, tickets are available for all of his upcoming spots.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $48 before fees on Vivid Seats.Other shows have seats starting anywhere from $50 before fees to $135 including fees.For more information, we have everything you need to know and more about Shane Gillis’ stand-up tour below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.(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

Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence has said that he is bringing back the medical sitcom for purely “selfish” reasons.In December, it was reported that the beloved show would be returning, with Lawrence said to be currently working alongside 20th Television on the new incarnation of the Zach Braff-starring comedy for ABC.Now, in an interview with Variety, Lawrence has given an update on the status of the reboot, explaining that they are currently in the process of “putting the writers together”.“It’s the best thing in the world to see that some of the most talented writers in the world wrote on that show and they’re all still friends, and my friends,” he said. “And so [we] have a combination of the old and new.

Adrien Brody and Mikey Madison were among the big winners at the BAFTA film awards on Sunday night, 16 February, as they triumphed in the acting categories. Brody, 51, won the best actor award for his role in The Brutalist as a Hungarian-Jewish architect, while Madison, 25, won for her role in Anora, about a sex worker who falls for a Russian oligarch.This year’s ceremony saw The Brutalist and papal drama Conclave tie with four wins each, including wins for outstanding British film, best film and editing for Conclave, while The Brutalist took home the directing gong with a win for Brady Corbet.

returned to Studio 8H on Sunday to headline the star-studded “Weekend Update” sketch for the show’s 50th anniversary special.The “Groundhog Day” actor, who starred on “SNL” from 1977 to 1980, capped off appearances by Seth Meyers, Cecily Strong, Fred Armisen, Vanessa Bayer and Bobby Moynihan and used his time to rank the top “Weekend Update” hosts of all time.Murray began by ranking the best Black “Update” anchors, which … was a very short list. “This is by default Michael Che,” Murray deadpanned (Che is the only Black anchor in the history of “Weekend Update”).“Now let’s move on to the regular ‘Weekend Update’ anchors,” the “Ghostbusters” star continued as Che laughed and asked, “Regular?”The list was “in no particular order,” Murray said. “So I’ve listed them from worst to best.” In typical Murray fashion, he then quipped, “I have to disqualify myself because I was on performance enhancing drugs.” “It’s what we called an ‘8H Shaker,’” he added.

Chevy Chase has officially returned to “Saturday Night Live.”The actor, 81, set foot in his old stomping grounds at Studio 8H for the comedy series’ 50th anniversary special at Rockefeller Center on Sunday. He was also photographed walking the red carpet before the three-hour special with his wife, Jayni Chase.Chase, who was one of the original cast members of “Saturday Night Live” from 1975 to 1976, has had a tumultuous relationship with the NBC variety show over the years.

BAFTA award-winning actress Aimee Lou Wood is quickly becoming a household name. With an impressive portfolio that includes roles in Sex Education and the critically-acclaimed film Living with Bill Nighy, she's making her mark in the industry. Now, she is set to star in HBO and Sky's hit show The White Lotus alongside Walton Goggins, taking on the role of Chelsea for season 3, which is set in Thailand.The satirical murder mystery drama returns today, with familiar character Belinda (Natasha Rothwell) reappearing after first popping up in season 1.