Comedy: Celebs Rumors

Comedian Jimmy Carr has credited his dear friend, the late Sean Lock, with saving his career amid his tax scandal. The 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown host opened up about the profound loss he felt after Sean passed away aged 58 in August 2021. He reminisced about how Sean had been a pillar of support during his most challenging times.

Edgar Wright has announced that Shaun Of The Dead will receive a theatrical re-release to celebrate the zombie comedy’s 20th anniversary.The director took to Instagram on Thursday (July 25) to share the news, confirming that the Simon Pegg and Nick Frost-led film, which has been remastered with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, will arrive in US cinemas in late August, and UK and Ireland cinemas in late September.“Twenty years ago, the worldwide release of Shaun of the Dead changed my life forever,” Wright began the post. “Its reception since then has continued to be incredible, largely due to the passionate fans who have championed it with cricket bats aloft.“Now, as we celebrate its bloody 20th anniversary with a brand-new Dolby Atmos and Vision remastered version, I’m beyond excited for everyone to experience it once again on the big screen—the way it was always meant to be seen: large, loud, and with quite a lot of red on it.“Shaun Of The Dead will be back in US theatres in August and UK cinemas in September to celebrate its 20th anniversary.”A post shared by @edgarwright“Starting August 29, the re-release of Shaun of the Dead will begin with an exclusive limited engagement at Dolby Cinema at AMC theatres in the U.S.

Broadway show about his wife is enjoying its stay on Broadway quite a bit.Cole Escola’s crackling historical comedy “Oh, Mary” was just extended for another two months after breaking box office records and netting over $1 million in sales in its first week at New York City’s Lyceum Theater.The show will now close on Nov. 10; before the announcement, “Oh, Mary” was scheduled to end its run on Sept.

ITV's new comedy series, Piglets, has been met with a wave of criticism from viewers who have labelled it 'simply offensive'.The show, which premiered over the weekend, follows a group of six diverse rookie cops and their superiors tasked with moulding them into competent officers.The six-part series features Sarah Parish and Mark Heap as tough Superintendent Julie Spry and somewhat less serious Superintendent Bob Weekes, who are responsible for overseeing the training of the new recruits. However, many viewers were far from impressed with what they saw, with some even expressing their desire to lodge complaints with Ofcom.The controversy surrounding the show began a few weeks ago when its title was criticised by the Police Federation, who described it as 'disgusting' and 'highly offensive'.

Spinal Tap II to be released in the “spring or summer” of 2025.The beloved 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap is considered one of the greatest comedy films of all time, with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer portraying the hapless heavy metal trio.All three actors are set to return in the much-anticipated sequel, alongside director Reiner (When Harry Met Sally, Stand By Me, The Princess Bride), who will also revive his own role as the fictional director Marty DiBergi within the film.The sequel was first announced in 2022, and in a new interview with Deadline, Reiner has given a significant update on the film’s progress.“It’s going good,” he said.

Never Mind the Buzzcocks star Daisy May Cooper is taking a step back from her beloved team captain role on the show.The comedy queen and celebrity recently brought little Benji into the world last month and was excited to jump back into the energetic music quiz, which will be turning up the volume again soon on Sky Max. Filling Daisy's shoes while she juggles motherhood will be brilliant funnywoman Sophie Willan, 36.

Actors Danny Dyer and Ryan Sampson joined BBC presenters Anita Rani and Roman Kemp on The One Show today to talk about their new Sky Original series Mr Bigstuff. However, Ryan quickly received a warning about using certain language before the watershed from Anita, thanks to a two-word comment she was worried might have been a bit rude.

Tana Mongeau and Brooke Schofield announced they’re adding a second leg to their ‘Cancelled Cross Country Tour.’Starting in September, the candid co-hosts will swoop into 17 major venues all over North America.That includes huge shows at Binghamton’s Broome County Forum on Tuesday, Sept. 17, New York City’s Beacon Theatre on Thursday, Sept.

ITV’s new sitcom Piglets follows six hapless wannabe coppers as they are licked into shape by the police force’s most incompetent officers. Sarah Parish and Mark Heap play no-nonsense Superintendent Julie Spry and total-nonsense Superintendent Bob Weekes.

For Neighbours fans, Madge Bishop was the face of the Australian soap for many years - but actress Anne Charleston has admitted she felt her character "became a joke" in her later years.The Aussie soap legend said after her character was killed off in 2001 that she felt the soap's writers had "dismantled" the character she had carefully built up since 1986, turning her into "a b***h" and taking the show to "rock bottom" with outlandish storylines. Back in 2002, Anne fumed: “Madge became a joke. I'd made her into a feisty firebrand, but bit by bit the writers dismantled her.

Fawlty Towers, the brainchild of comedy legend John Cleese and his former wife Connie Booth, first graced our TV screens back in 1975. Despite running for just 12 episodes, the sitcom, set in a chaotic hotel, propelled its cast to international fame, becoming a firm favourite among viewers. John's portrayal of the irritable hotelier Basil Fawlty, famed for his outbursts directed at the hapless Spanish waiter Manuel, solidified his place as a giant of British comedy, adding to his already stellar reputation from his Monty Python days and The Frost Report.

Veteran actor James B. Sikking, known for his role as Lt.

Ellen DeGeneres has cancelled four dates on her stand-up tour.“Unfortunately, the event organiser has had to cancel your event,” reads a note on Ticketmaster‘s website, listing shows in Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle and Chicago as the ones affected.It’s currently unclear why those dates have been cancelled as other performances in those cities are still going ahead. The tour is currently scheduled to run until August 17.The stand-up tour marks her return to the spotlight two years after the cancellation of the Ellen DeGeneres Show, after employees accused executives of fostering a “toxic workplace” environment, alleging incidents of sexual misconduct, racism and bullying.DeGeneres, who was shocked by the claims at the time, recently addressed the show’s cancellation during one of her stand-up performances.The comic told the Los Angeles crowd she had been doing a lot of gardening since the show ended. “What else can I tell you?,” she added.

The second that England faces a defeat in Euro 2024, the sound of Three Lions being sung from every pub and bar will suddenly come to an abrupt halt. But as hopes for victory continue, there is one particular line that people may stumble over.The iconic Three Lions anthem, better known as It's Coming Home or Football's Coming Home, was released in 1996 by The Lightning Seeds alongside comedy duo Frank Skinner and David Baddiel.The anthem will undoubtedly echo across the nation during England's quarter-final match against Switzerland on Saturday, 6 July – when all eyes will once again be on star player Jude Bellingham, after he avoided a ban for a gesture he made following his late equaliser against Slovakia last Sunday. So you've got just a few hours to brush up on the lyrics – you know, the song that goes: "It's coming home, it's coming - football's coming home." But even the most die-hard footy fans are only now realising they've been belting out one line incorrectly all these years....

The iconic E4 sitcom The Inbetweeners, which debuted on our screens back in 2008, has found a new legion of fans across the pond, thanks to its unforgettable comedic flair. Following four awkward teenage boys navigating the rough seas of adolescence with the goal of catching the eye of their female peers, the show's scenes are tickling the funny bones of viewers in the United States. While the full series hasn't landed on an American TV network, the power of TikTok has introduced across-the-board joy as users share belly-laugh-inducing clips from the beloved programme.

Jenny Slate‘s voice from “Marcel The Shell With Shoes On,” “The Secret Life of Pets,” “Zootopia,” “The Lego Batman” or “Big Mouth.”It’s also possible you’ve seen her in “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” “Obvious Child,” “Saturday Night Live,” “Venom” and “Parks and Recreation.”This fall, you can finally see her live and in person.The 42-year-old actress and comedienne recently announced she’s embarking on an eight-show book tour from Oct. 22-30 in support of her new collection of essays “Life Form.”To kick off the quick jaunt, the former “Not Ready For Prime Time Player” will drop into New York City’s Town Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 22.Other notable stops on the run include Boston (Oct.

Kym Marsh has just announced she’s got a new beau in her theatre co-star Samuel Thomas. Coronation Street star Kym (who played Michelle Connor) revealed her new romance on social media yesterday (7 July). Kym, 48, has called Saumel, 29, the “most amazing man ever” in a clip uploaded to Instagram, where the soap actress shared a picture of herself kissing her 101 Dalmatians co-star.

The trailer for Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh's upcoming romantic-comedy drama, We Live in Time, released on Wednesday and it looks like fans are in for a emotional rollercoaster.The film follows Tobias (Garfield) and Almut (Pugh) as they meet in a very unexpected way after Almut runs over Tobias in her car, leading to him waking up in hospital with a neck brace and broken bones.The clip showcases the lead pair as they fall in love and navigate the trials and tribulations that life throws up, from having children to experiencing cancer.The movie promises a proper tear-jerker and has got fans in a tizzy as they eagerly anticipate the film's release. If you're looking forward to We Live In Time, here's five rom-coms you can watch this weekend...

Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott's relationship has been under the microscope this week after a string of emotional public appearances sparked rumours of a split between them. And despite being the picture of unity when it comes to social media, rumours of fiery rows between the couple have been swirling in recent weeks and pictures of Sam, 31, and Zara, 27, in a heated conversation following on from the Soccer Aid football game circulated online.

Viewers have been glued to Stefan Moffat’s brand-new ITV drama Douglas Is Cancelled, starring Hugh Boneville and Karen Gillan.The four-part comedy drama revolves around a beloved news presenter, Douglas Bellowes (played by Hugh) who finds himself in the midst of a cancel culture storm after making a sexist joke at a wedding. Scottish beauty Karen plays Madeline, Douglas' younger TV co-host who pretends to be part of a team in front of him, but it's clear she's playing her own game from the start. Not only is she more adept at social media than Douglas, she's also hell-bent on advancing her career by any means necessary.

The irresistible rogue Daniel Cleaver is making a comeback in the next Bridget Jones’ Diary film that chronicles the ups and downs of our favourite London singleton. Scheduled for release on Valentine's Day next year, Mad About The Boy is the fourth chapter in the Bridget Jones series, following Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004), and Bridget Jones's Baby (2016).

Comedian Bob Mortimer has been named as the unwitting victim of an online dating app scam - while happily married.The 65 year old telly favourite has been spotted on the dating platform Tinder under a different name, claims reports. Bob has been happily wedded to Lisa Matthews since 2015, after enjoying more than 20 years of companionship.The funnyman, who is one half of comedy duo Vic and Bob, seems to have fallen prey to con artists who have used his details to create a fake dating profile. In the fraudulent account, poor Bob has been rechristened as 'Kyle', and shockingly his age has been cut down by 15 years.The profile portrays him as a dedicated fitness freak who works out "every day" and owns interests in yoga, meditation, theatre and hopping cafes.

the trailer for the special, Rogan tells his audience, “Don’t get mad at me. You know why you came here. Feel that? That’s some ride-home arguments in the air.” This is Rogan’s third stand-up special with the streaming giant, and the first one to shoot live.

Lisa McGee, the genius behind hilarious Northern Irish sitcom Derry Girls, which launched the career of Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan, has something new in store for us - a fresh Irish comedy/thriller.The 43 year old legend of screenwriting has her hands full with an upcoming Netflix original titled 'How to Get to Heaven From Belfast'.Touted as "a dark, dangerous and hilarious odyssey through Northern Ireland", this is already setting expectations high. In the series we'll see The Dry star Roisin Gallagher, Unforgotten's very own Sinead Keenan and Caoilfhionn Dunne who stunned us in 'A Thousand Blows'.They'll be playing childhood friends Saoirse, Robyn and Dara respectively - all now in their late thirties, who reconnect following the death of another friend.

isn’t in LA.Comedian, actor, writer and “It’s Everybody’s In LA” host John Mulaney just announced he’ll perform two shows at Port Chester, NY’s Capitol Theatre on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14.Later in the summer, the 41-year-old “Big Mouth” and “Oh, Hello” star will headline at Montauk, NY’s Montauk Point Lighthouse on Saturday, Aug. 10.He’ll close his brief summer jaunt with a pair of gigs at Mashantucket, CT’s Foxwood Resorts Casino on Saturday, Aug.

Heartbreaking news has hit the comedy world as comedian and famed dog behaviourist Tony Knight has tragically died at the age of 54.The stand-up comic sadly lost his life in a freak accident while attending the Rock and Cars festival in Lavaur, southern France, on Saturday, June 7, according to a family member's confirmation. Aussie Tony was reportedly hit by a falling tree branch, injuring him and six others.

The Sinnerman from The Chase, also known as Paul Sinha, embarked on a major weight loss journey that ended up costing the show money in the wardrobe department. Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2017, 54 year old Paul underwent blood tests which led to his participation in the ITV documentary, Diabetes: The Fast Fix.

TV star Martin Mull, known for his roles in popular comedy series such as Arrested Development, Roseanne and Sabrina the Teenage Witch, has sadly passed away following an undisclosed illness, according to his family. Martin, who had a career that spanned several decades and included hundreds of credits in television, film, comedy, and music, died on Thursday at the age of 80, his daughter confirmed. It's understood that he had been battling this unknown illness for quite some time.

Caroline Aherne was renowned for her exceptional comedic talent and knack for capturing everyday conversation. She left an incredible legacy behind after her untimely death at just 52 years old.The much-loved actress and writer, who co-created and starred in The Royle Family and also appeared on TV as Mrs Merton, passed away at her home in Timberley Cheshire in 2016, following a battle with lung cancer. Having previously battled bladder and retina cancer, Caroline publicly announced her lung cancer diagnosis in 2014.

Douglas is Cancelled, the new four part TV drama starring Hugh Bonneville and Karen Gillan, made its debut on ITV on Thursday 27 June, and fans were quick to rush to social media to share their opinions of the series (all episodes are also streaming on ITVX).The series stars Downton Abbey and Paddington star Hugh Bonneville as TV news presenter Douglas, who faces having his career cancelled after he tells a sexist joke at a family wedding and a stranger overhears and mentions it online. Matters are complicated when his co-presenter Madeline, played by Doctor Who’s Karen Gillan, retweets the comment to her two million followers and it goes viral, causing a public backlash. The series, written by Doctor Who and Sherlock’s Steven Moffat and also starring Alex Kingston as Douglas’s newspaper editor wife, Ben Miles as his producer and Ted Lasso’s Nick Mohammed as a comedy writer enlisted to help Douglas respond to criticism, has divided critics, with the show getting a five star review from one newspaper and a one star review from another.

Ricky Gervais has announced his new world tour and Netflix special: Mortality.Official performance dates are set to be announced at a later stage, with the tour due to kick off later this year and run until the end of 2025.As per the press release, the tour will see Gervais revisit all of his favourite arenas around the world, and it will also be filmed for Netflix.On the theme of the new show, Gervais said: “We’re all gonna die. May as well have a laugh about it.

“Only Murders in the Building” passed gas in Meryl Streep’s face while filming Season 4, star and producer Selena Gomez revealed. Gomez, 31, recalled the incident with co-star Martin Short on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Wednesday night. Short, who was guest hosting the late-night show, explained that they have “unbelievable” guest stars on the upcoming season of the Hulu comedy.“The one that made me laugh most were the ones that you couldn’t get through scenes with,” Short, 74, said to Gomez.“There’s a scene where Molly Shannon comes in and has to curse all the actors in the scene out,” Short explained.

Whilst on air with Loose Women, Ruby Wax managed to land herself in a bit of hot water when something she said caused Kaye Adams to quickly apologise to the viewing public. The seasoned panelists for the day, including Kaye, Frankie Bridge, Brenda Edwards and Kelle Bryan, were back in the steering seat for another entertaining episode on Thursday (June 27).

Channing Tatum still wants to make “23 Jump Street” alongside Jonah Hill.“I would love to see 23,” Tatum, 44, shared with ComicBook during his promotion of the film “Fly Me To The Moon.“I would love to do it with Jonah [Hill], and Jonah I know wants to do it,” he continued. “We would love to just get to go play again.”Despite their eagerness, the “Magic Mike” star acknowledged challenges in moving forward.“There is a project that was written and it’s still the best script that I’ve ever read for a third movie,” Tatum told ComicBook.He added: “It’s just a lot of bureaucracy, kind of above-the-line stuff.

Death in Paradise's Anna Chancellor has revealed that her home is haunted by ghosts ahead of her role in Amazon Prime Video comedy-drama My Lady Jane.The actress, who appeared in a 2019 episode of Death in Paradise, spoke to OK! in an exclusive chat about filming the upcoming series, which retells the story of Lady Jane Grey, England's shortest-serving monarch. Anna - who has starred in Pride and Prejudice, The Crown and Four Weddings and a Funeral, plays Lady Jane's mother Lady Frances Grey in the upcoming series. Speaking about filming the comedy-drama at Dover Castle, Anna revealed that she went ghost-hunting one day with her co-star Dominic cooper.

Love Island will not air at 9pm tonight in an extremely rare move - with viewers warned not to tune in at the usual time.The popular show was shunted out of the slot it has occupied on ITV2 for nearly a decade, with music comedy Pitch Perfect 3 showing in its place.Tonight's action from the villa will air at the later time of 10pm instead and end at 11.05pm.The culprit, as so often in TV schedule shake-ups is football, with England vs Slovenia's Euro 2024 game airing over on ITV1 from 6.45pm with kick-off live from Germany at 8pm.The move means that fans of both tournament football and Love Island will be able to watch both - and makes sure the dating show doesn't suffer a dip in ratings from viewers deciding to watch the Group C match instead. Other TV big-hitters affected tonight include Emmerdale, which will not air at all on Tuesday, and The One Show, which is on for just 20 minutes on BBC Two.