10 h. ago Bradley Cooper and Will Arnett’s new movie inspired by life of unlikely British comedian

‘Is This Thing On?’ recently wrapped production in New York

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65 h. ago British comedian issues apology to fans after hospitalisation forces him to postpone tour

The stand-up star, currently touring in Australia, shared the update with his Instagram followers alongside a photo from his hospital bed

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68 h. ago Comedian Ross Noble forced to reschedule 'next few shows' due to a kidney infection as he shares snap from hospital bed

The British standup comedian and actor, 48, who is currently in Australia, posted a snap from his hospital bed to announce the news to his 59,600 followers.

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1 week ago A comedian’s take on British essentials | Overrated or Underrated

What’s the verdict on meal deals, mullets, and Weetabix? We put comedian Ed Night in the hot seat for a game of Overrated or Underrated, as he gives his takes on British essentials, unhinged customs, and how much truth really lies in astrology.

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2 w. ago Russell Brand lecture on the dangers of 'cancel culture' is postponed at Florida college following rape charges

The British comedian had been due to appear at the New College of Florida on a panel about free speech and cancel culture.

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3 w. ago Celebrity Big Brother 'blows the budget to book huge British comedian' ahead of launch night

Actor Mickey Rourke is being paid a huge six-figure sum to appear on the ITV show alongside the likes of JoJo Siwa, Chesney Hawkes and Patsy Palmer.

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3 w. ago UK police charge comedian Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault

British police have charged comedian Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault after an investigation sparked by complaints from several women

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4 w. ago John Oliver faces defamation lawsuit from US healthcare executive

Dr Brian Morley claims Last Week Tonight host and show took his words out of context in a 2024 episode on MedicaidA US healthcare executive has sued John Oliver for defamation following a Last Week Tonight episode on Medicaid, in which the British-American comedian quoted the doctor as saying it was okay for a patient with bowel issues to be “a little dirty for a couple of days”.Dr Brian Morley, the ex-medical director of AmeriHealth Caritas, argues that Oliver – an outspoken comic whose show has not only addressed muzzling lawsuits but been subject to them – took the quote out of context in an April 2024 episode on Medicaid. Continue reading...

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