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Performing her stand-up show by night and caring for her children by day means Katherine Ryan is run off her feet. Yet despite driving for hours to make sure she’s home after nearly every gig, the mum-of-three admits she still feels overwhelmed by mum guilt. “It is different touring as a mum.

surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live — where she played a “mirror image” of herself and joked about her own screechy laugh in a final media push before Tuesday’s election.Harris came face-to-face with her impersonator Maya Rudolph in the show’s cold open.The skit began with a CNN newscast that cut to a James Austin Johnson impression of former President Donald Trump at a rally dressed in the orange garbage man vest that he wore this past week at a campaign event.The open cuts to Maya Rudolph, Andy Samberg, and Jim Gaffigan as Harris, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and Harris’ running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, respectively.Dana Carvey also made an appearance as President Joe Biden.Rudolph’s Harris clears the room saying she “needs a moment to herself.”“I wish I could talk to someone in my shoes,” Rudolph said to herself in the empty room.Then the real Kamala Harris appears in the dressing room mirror.“You and me both sister!,” Harris said, grinning ear to ear after thirty seconds of applause from the live audience.

Russell Brand.Specialist officers have been investigating non-recent accusations of rape, assault and emotional abuse by the comic and actor, following a joint investigation by Channel 4’s Dispatches programme, The Times and Sunday Times.Brand has strongly denied all of the allegations, saying all of his sexual relationships were “absolutely always consensual”.The dossier now rests with the CPS, who will determine whether to bring criminal charges against Brand, after an investigation that has lasted 13 months. Brand has been questioned under caution on three separate occasions, including a police interview in January.Andy Furphy, Detective Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police, said: “Our investigation continues and a file has now been passed to the CPS.

Jamie Foxx is back in action.On Friday, Netflix released the teaser for the comedian’s comedy special “Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was …” which drops on December 10.In the 18-second clip, Foxx is heard saying, “I said, ‘If I can stay funny, I can stay alive.’ I’m back.”The news comes on the heels of a report that the “Soul” actor spoke about Sean “Diddy” Combs being “responsible” for his hospitalization, which occurred last year during filming of the Netflix show.However, three eyewitnesses who attended tapings of Foxx’s comedy show had different recollections of what the star said.Earlier this month, Choke No Joke, who is a videographer, told Comedy Hype he attended two of Foxx’s three shows, which filmed on Oct. 4, 5 and 6 at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta.The next day, Comedy Hype uploaded a YouTube video in which Choke said, “Jamie has a special coming out on Netflix called ‘What Had Happened Was,’ and I went to the taping of it.

Comedian Jo Brand has previously opened up about being “treated differently” after she lost three stone. During an appearance on Lorraine Kelly and her daughter Rosie’s podcast What If? back in 2022, the Have I Got News For You host opened up about an unusual effect of her weight loss after she lost three and a half stone “really quickly” when she was in her teens.

Instagram on Wednesday of herself recreating the getting ready scene from the iconic 2004 rom-com, “13 Going on 30.”Whitney Houston’s song “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” played in the background, as it did in the movie, as the star applied lip gloss, cream, powder and eyeliner. Garner, sporting a white silk robe, hilariously zoomed in to show the moisturizer was retinol cream and threw on her glasses to help her apply the eye makeup.The “Family Switch” actress, who played the role of Jenna Rink in the flick, then took to her closet where she looked confused as she took a pair of Spanx out of a drawer.It was time for a wardrobe change as Garner switched into the same colorful dress Jenna wore to her work party in the film.But this around, Garner ditched the blue heels for a more comfortable alternative.

Lucy Beaumont has issued a huge career update following her split from husband Jon Richardson.The pair, who share eight year old daughter Elsie, surprised fans earlier this year when they announced that their marriage had come to an end after nine years. Six months on from the split, 41-year-old comedian has landed a huge role on primetime TV and it has been revealed that she will be hosting the BBC New Comedy Awards 2024 final. Having helped launch the career of comedians including Peter Kay, Joe Lycett and Alan Carr, the award show will celebrate some of the hottest new names in UK comedy.

Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum have split after three years together. Multiple sources have confirmed to PEOPLE that the Batman actress and Magic Mike hunk have ended their engagement.The pair first sparked romance rumours while working on Zoe’s directorial debut Blink Twice, where Channing was the star.They got engaged a year ago.

Scary Movie reboot – find out more below.In April this year, it was announced that the Scary Movie franchise was due to make a comeback with a revival from Paramount Pictures and Miramax. At the time, no other details were revealed about the planned reboot.Now however, the franchise has received a major update with Marlon Wayans, Keenen Wayans and Shawn Wayans all returning to produce and write the script for the upcoming reboot.

this building, there’s no such thing.In fact, Kimberly Williams-Paisley said she’d be open to joining her “Father of the Bride” co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short in their hit Hulu series “Only Murders in the Building.”“Yeah, let them know,” the actress, 53, told The Post at the Alzheimer’s Association’s Dance Party to End ALZ red carpet Sunday. “Sure, I am available!”Williams-Paisley is also open to working alongside her sister, Ashley Williams — perhaps in a Hallmark Christmas movie.“Totally.

Frasier star Toks Olagundoye has said she feared being sacked from the show after her cancer diagnosis, but was reassured by a personal call from Kelsey Grammer.The actress, who plays Professor Olivia Finch in the revival of the classic sitcom, was diagnosed with stage 0 triple negative breast cancer at the age of 46. It had progressed to stage 1 when she underwent surgery and chemotherapy, which took place just weeks before Frasier started shooting.Olagundoye, who also had a double mastectomy midway through production, has revealed in an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show that she thought her role was going to be cut as a result of her illness.“I said, listen, if you have to fire me, I’ve only been on three episodes so far, make me a guest star or whatever,” she said.

8 Out Of 10 Cats, Mock The Week and Taskmaster, has spoken candidly in a new interview with The Guardian about his mental health struggles, and how it has interacted with his career.Describing how he directed his insecurities into an inspiring force to pursue his stand-up work, he said: “It was a toxic fuel. Effective, like chucking petrol on a bonfire, but unsustainable.”Beckett, who was named as the sixth richest comedian in the UK in July, and who also hosts the spin-off show I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! Now!, added that even when success came his way, the negative thoughts continued.“I had all the markers of a successful person,” he said.

Carol Vorderman has quelled the rumours surrounding Joe Lycett's surprising baby news after fans suspected his big reveal was just a gag. Comedy star Joe, who once hilariously changed his name to Hugo Boss, caused quite the stir amongst his followers this past Friday. He shared an adorable picture on his Instagram in which he's seen cradling a tiny tot in a park, claiming he'd entered the world of parenthood.

Joe Lycett has announced on social media that he has become a father to a new baby boy.The stand-up, 36, who has become known in recent years for his politically-motivated public pranks, posted a photograph of himself apparently holding his new son, alongside a message of thanks to the Birmingham Women’s Hospital.“An appreciation post from me for the extraordinary @bham_womens hospital,” he wrote in the Instagram caption. “My first encounter with them was years ago when they looked after a pal of mine through surgery, and then most recently when they masterfully welcomed a little boy into the world, who happens to be my son.”A post shared by Joe Lycett (@joelycett)He continued: “The care and compassion his mum and he received was exceptional; from the antenatal classes, incredible midwives, consultants, doctors, nurses and the ongoing care in the community.

He’s the face of the popular game show The Wheel, which sees contestants guided by celebrity experts to answer their way to a fortune. And if there’s one thing Michael McIntyre knows all about, it’s making money.

Sir Billy Connolly has emphatically stated he's "not yet dead or broken" as he relishes his retirement under the US sun while continuing to battle Parkinson's disease.The cherished Scottish comic, lovingly dubbed The Big Yin, is thankful for reaching 81, given his eventful life, and now enjoys drawing and fishing by his Florida Keys home. In his new book, The Accidental Artist, Billy reflects on his luck to be alive after a rough childhood, alcohol struggles, and a risky time as a welder. Despite battling Parkinson's disease, he remains upbeat, hinting that his shipyard days might have posed greater risks.

Ballroom queen Shirley Ballas has landed an exciting new project as she's set to work on a Hollywood movie alongside her talented son, Mark Ballas.The Strictly Come Dancing head judge is teaming up with Mark, famed for his stint on Dancing With The Stars, for an upcoming romantic comedy flick titled The Light Fantastic.The duo will take the reins of choreography in this film that boasts a lineup including BAFTA-nominated Rupert Everett, 'Misfits' actor Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Jeremy Irvine of 'War Horse' fame, and 'Bad Education' star Layton Williams.The Light Fantastic spins the tale of 30-something gay firefighter Jason, portrayed by Jeremy Irvine, who dreams of sashaying his way into professional ballroom dancing. Drawing inspiration from a true story and set against the iconic backdrop of Blackpool — a mecca for ballroom aficionados — the film captures Jason's struggle to shake off the rigid conventions of the dance world while under the scrupulous gaze of his traditional dance teacher Reynolds, played by Rupert Everett.

Ricky Gervais has celebrated the moment 26 years ago that he was made redundant at the age of 37, which led to him pursuing a career in comedy.In 1998, Gervais was working at the London radio station XFM as head of speech, but was laid off when the channel was bought out by Capital Radio.As he shared on X, the comedian reflected: “26 years ago, I was made redundant and given a few grand I decided that if I was careful, I could live off the money for six months trying to become a comedian before I had to get another job.”26 years ago, I was made redundant and given a few grand. I decided that if I was careful, I could live off the money for 6 months trying to become a comedian before I had to get another job.

Coronation Street fans were gobsmacked to learn that a legendary Weatherfield resident, who has graced the show for nearly three decades, is reportedly set to be axed. Bruce Jones, famed for his portrayal of Les Battersby over ten years, was allegedly told of his on-screen demise via email.The plot twist will see on-screen daughter Leanne, played by Jane Danson, receiving the devastating call and subsequently breaking the news to her sister Toyah, portrayed by Georgia Taylor.

“Abbott Elementary” creator and star Quinta Brunson posted on Instagram earlier this month teasing which show will crossover with the sitcom during Season 4.And Lisa Ann Walter couldn’t be more excited.“’Sunny in Philadelphia,’” the actress exclusively told The Post at Warner Brothers’ Fall TV Season Celebration. “I can’t wait. I think it’s going to be unhinged.

Hayley Palmer is moving on after her painful split from The Chase star Mark Labbett. She had previously teased she was seeing someone new but that she wasn’t ready to ‘reveal’ their identity.