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Nicola Sturgeon makes comedy festival debut in Glasgow
The former first minister will appear with author Val McDermid at the King's Theatre in Glasgow.BBC News - 3d -
Friendship review – Tim Robinson spirals in a darkly hilarious comedy
SXSW film festival: The star of I Think You Should Leave brings a similar brand of comedy to this strange and genuinely funny film about a friendship breakup. Few adult experiences sting as much ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Émilie Dequenne, Belgian Actress Who Starred in ‘Rosetta,’ Dies at 43
She won the Cannes Film Festival’s best actress award for her debut performance in 1999. She was later diagnosed with a rare adrenal gland cancer.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Holi 2025: India comes alive with the festival of colours
The festival, celebrated in India and abroad, commemorates the victory of good over evil.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Independent Games Festival starts with a plea for supporting game devs
Shawn Pierre, the chairperson of the Independent Games Festival, opened the Independent Games Festival Awards with a plea to support game developers.VentureBeat - 6d -
'Deli Boys' is a quirky and smartly written crime comedy
Hulu's comedy centers on a pair of brothers, played by Saagar Shaikh and Asif Ali, who learn their father ran a drug ring and are sucked into a criminal underworld.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 5 -
Millions of people celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colors
Millions of people in South Asia are celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, by smearing each other with brightly colored powder, dancing to festive music and feasting on traditional sweets ...ABC News - Mar. 14 -
Mumbai comedy club ransacked after performer’s joke about local politician
Shiv Sena party supporters tore apart the Habitat comedy club after Kunal Kamra’s satirical song about a top minister. A mob violently ransacked a Mumbai comedy club and its building has been ...The Guardian - 1d -
Fabrizio Guido's subtle comedy is a slam dunk in Netflix's 'Running Point'
Fabrizio Guido drives forward the Netflix comedy 'Running Point' as Jackie Moreno, a stadium concessions worker with a love for basketball and family.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 14 -
Kurds in Iraq, Syria celebrate Newroz festival of spring
Kurds in Iraq and Syria this week have marked the Newroz festival, a traditional celebration of spring and renewal, at a time when many are hoping that a new political beginning is on the horizonABC News - 4d -
Death of a Unicorn review – goofy eat-the-rich satire isn’t fun enough
SXSW film festival: Jenna Ortega, Paul Rudd and Richard E Grant lead a wasted cast in this silly and exasperating mishmash of comedy and gore. The unicorn has been a staple of folk mythology for ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
With three films at the festival, Kate Mara is this year's unofficial queen of SXSW
With 'The Astronaut,' 'The Dutchman' and 'Friendship' all playing at the festival, actor Kate Mara is making a robust showing of her versatility and depth.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7 -
The Parenting review – supernatural caper is a so-so comedy and a lousy horror
A gay couple are trapped in a haunted Airbnb with their parents in an initially amusing but progressively exasperating genre mishmash. Writer-director Craig Johnson broke out with 2014’s spiky ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
How Gustavo Dudamel's Mahler festival grooves for young and old
An all-day marathon of youth orchestras from around L.A. proves to be a highlight of the L.A. Phil's Mahler Grooves festival, which continues this weekend.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7 -
Jack Quaid on how he blends action and comedy in new film "Novocaine"
Jack Quaid, known for "The Boys" and "Scream," stars in the new action-comedy "Novocaine" as Nathan Cain, a man who can't feel pain. When his love interest is kidnapped, he turns his condition into ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
L.A. Times Festival of Books lineup features Chelsea Handler, Stacey Abrams, Amanda Gorman, Jon M. Chu and more
The L.A. Times Festival of Books lineup is here. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this year's festival will feature Chelsea Handler, Stacey Abrams, Amanda Gorman, Jon M. Chu and more.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 12 -
Lollapalooza oral history book retraces the festival's wild, revolutionary roots
Between 1991 to 1997, the traveling circus of a festival excited, entertained and empowered disaffected American youth, especially in its glorious early years. This new book by Richard Bienstock ...Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Romeny scores on international debut for Indonesia
Oxford United forward Ole Romeny scores on debut for international side Indonesia during their World Cup qualifier against Australia.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Bert Kreischer shares his 'Lucky' secret to success in comedy. Hint: It has nothing to do with hard work
Premiering his new Netflix special, 'Lucky,' Kreischer talks about the value of good fortune over hard work and the smartest thing he did to retain audiences who stream his comedy.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 18 -
‘This is not comedy! Pay attention’: from Cabaret to Trump rallies, why does audience laughter feel so sinister?
Americans are struggling to reconcile Trump’s campness and cruelty – but comedy has always been a tool for authoritarians. Every night on a new Broadway production of Cabaret, Adam Lambert waits to ...The Guardian - 5d -
Cheltenham festival: Inothewayurthinkin denies Galopin Des Champs in Gold Cup – as it happened
Galopin Des Champs denied hat-trick as big race continues Festival’s pattern of feature races favourites slipping up. 1.20 Triumph Hurdle odds . Odds via Oddschecker . East India Dock 6/4. ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Queen Camilla attends Cheltenham Festival, comforts girlfriend of jockey who died after recent fall
Queen Camilla has comforted the girlfriend of a jockey who recently died following a fall as the horse forever linked to his career won at the prestigious Cheltenham FestivalABC News - Mar. 12 -
Derby Festival 'They're Off' lunch to feature UofL coach Pat Kelsey. How to get tickets
Fresh off being crowned ACC Coach of the Year, UofL Head Men’s Basketball Coach Pat Kelsey will speak at the Derby Festival’s They’re Off! Lunch.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Monday Briefing: Violence Continues in Syria
Plus, reading festivals in India.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Josiah Allick makes professional debut in New Zealand
A former Nebraska basketball standout made his professional debut last week. Josiah Allick helped the Southland Sharks to victory.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
MMA fighter making professional debut in London
Miriam Grubb, 23, from Exeter, is set to make her professional debut at the O2 in London.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Jasper Carrott at 80 - still loving comedy
The Brummie comedian talks of his career, how he got his stage name and more to the BBC.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Huijsen 'proud' of Madrid links after Spain debut
Dean Huijsen said he is "proud" of links with Real Madrid, after making his Spain debut in a 2-2 draw away at the Netherlands on Thursday.ESPN - 4d -
Sneyd shines on debut as Warrington beat St Helens
Warrington's new signing Marc Sneyd enjoys a fine debut as Wire beat St Helens to win for the first time in three league games.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
'Special' Pollock predicted try-scoring Test debut
England debutant Henry Pollock predicted he would score his first Test try on the wing and even rehearsed his celebration the night before, says club-mate Tommy Freeman.BBC News - Mar. 16 -
Hearts of Pine ready, excited to make their Maine debut
Mar. 19—Ollie Wright says he and his Portland Hearts of Pine teammates are more than ready for their public debut as Maine's first professional soccer team. "We're like a jack-in-the-box. All wound ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Lewis-Skelly sets England record with debut goal
Myles Lewis-Skelly made history on Friday by becoming the youngest player to score on his senior debut for England when he found the back of the net in the Three Lions' victory over Albania at ...ESPN - 3d -
Pellegrini’s 10th anniversary since Roma debut
Lorenzo Pellegrini’s agency celebrated an important personal milestone in the career of the Roma captainOn March 22, 2015, Lorenzo Pellegrini made his debut for Roma in the away league match ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Griffins derail Iron Horses to spoil home debut
There was some high level basketball Sunday afternoon at the Berry Bowl when the Logansport Iron Horses hosted the St. Louis Griffins for their home debut. The Griffins pulled away for a 140-115 ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato review – dazzling opening to London Handel festival
St George’s, Hanover Square, London Jonathan Cohen and his crack baroque ensemble Arcangelo seized upon the colourful pastoral with relish, lighting up Handel’s own parish church. This year’s ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Cheltenham festival day three tips: Il Est Francais can score for French
Ryanair runner has a big chance to become only the second winner at the festival from across the Channel since 2005. While the Gold Cup on Friday revolves around the odds-on Galopin Des Champs and ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Longdue drops debut teaser and Kickstarter for Hopetown, spiritual successor to Disco Elysium
Longdue has unveiled the atmospheric debut teaser and Kickstarter date for its in-development ‘psychogeographic’ RPG, Hopetown.VentureBeat - Mar. 11 -
Ferrari's debut winners: Can Lewis Hamilton join list of legends?
Some of the biggest names in F1 history have won in their debuts with Ferrari, a feat Lewis Hamilton will look to replicate on Sunday in Australia.ESPN - Mar. 12 -
Why Fanatics' Rookie Debut Patch cards could become the biggest in sports
Fanatics plans to create Debut Patch Cards for football and basketball players to follow up on its success in baseball.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Oshae Brissett reacts to joining Sixers, making debut in loss to Pacers
Oshae Brissett reacts to joining the Philadelphia 76ers and making his debut in a loss to the Indiana Pacers.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15
