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Joan Rivers was a comedy legend. A new play proves 'she was so much more'

The stage play about the comedian's life and career is having its world premiere at Costa Mesa's South Coast Repertory through Nov. 24.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 9 hours ago

Review: 'The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh' is a splendid new comedy centered on an immigrant family

"The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh," premiering Thursday on Prime Video, is a funny and oddball new series from Vijal Patel about a South Asian family that moves to the Pennsylvania city.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 17

Exclusive: Watch the trailer for Netflix's new series about F1 legend Ayrton Senna

'Senna,' which premieres on Netflix on Nov. 29, follows the life of the legendary Brazilian driver from his early days in karting to his tragic on-track death in 1994.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

Italy legend Totti open to Serie A return at 48

Roma legend Francesco Totti has claimed that Serie A teams are still calling him to see if he would return to professional football, adding that he thinks it would take two to three months of ...

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Legendary Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela dies at 63

Fernando Valenzuela, known affectionately as "El Toro," has died at 63 years old. The starting pitcher led the Boys in Blue to one World Series title and still ranks amongst the franchise leaders ...

John Legend steps into the campaign for critical Pennsylvania

Singer John Legend made a homecoming trip to Pennsylvania on Sunday, campaigning alongside Democratic Sen. Bob Casey in a late-stage campaign push.

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

After decades in comedy, Tim Heidecker is ready to get serious about music

Tim Heidecker is working through his existential dread

Entertainment - ABC News - October 15

Jerry Seinfeld says he was ‘wrong’ to blame ‘extreme left’ for killing comedy

Seventy-year-old comedian walks back contentious comments about ‘PC crap’, saying: ‘You can’t say certain words about groups. So what?’. Jerry Seinfeld has backtracked on comments he made earlier ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Jerry Seinfeld walks back comments on 'extreme left' ruining comedy

Jerry Seinfeld walked back his remarks about the "extreme left" killing comedy in an interview on the "Breaking Bread with Tom Papa" podcast. This comes after a previous interview with The New ...

Politics - NBC News - October 16

Jerry Seinfeld takes back comments on 'extreme left' ruining comedy

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld said in a Tuesday interview he regrets saying the “extreme left” was ruining comedy and added, upon further reflection, he does not agree with that sentiment. “I did an ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

The Crime Is Mine review – François Ozon’s 1930s crime comedy is a moreish crowdpleaser

Ozon and a stellar cast serve up an entertaining, if shallow caper that shades a little too close to #MeToo. François Ozon has directed plenty of complex, demanding and serious dramas: Everything ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

'What We Do in the Shadows' is approaching the end, but 'life goes on' in the vampire comedy

'What We Do in the Shadows' showrunner Paul Simms and cast members discuss their otherworldly comedy as it approaches the end.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

League of Legends World Championship will air in IMAX Wanda theaters in China

The League of Legends 2024 World Championship will be shown via IMAX in the Wanda chain of theaters in China.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 15

Being Gronk: How this actor and stunt double plays the NFL legend on screen

Laith Wallschleger looked like a mess.

How the legend of the Four Horsemen was born -- and why it lives on 100 years later

The story of Notre Dame lore, featuring Knute Rockne, Grantland Rice, a movie classic, a monthlong train ride and a lasting legacy.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Archie Karas, a Gambling Legend Who Made---and Lost---a Fortune, Dies at 73

Over a three-year span in the 1990s, Karas won as much as $40 million—only to lose it all in a fraction of the time it took to win it.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 18

A 52-Year-Old Hockey Legend Is Playing His Final Professional Season

In Kladno, Czechia, former N.H.L. great Jaromir Jagr is keeping a team, and his career, alive.

Sports - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Netflix's Tomb Raider: The Legend Of Lara Croft Renewed For Season 2

Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft premiered earlier this month on Netflix, but the animated series has already been renewed for a second season. And considering that Netflix has already ...

Tech - GameSpot - 5 days ago

Marcel Desailly: ‘I don’t know if I was a star, but I’m now a legend’

The World Cup winner has firm grip on the game’s pulse and praises those players taking on the right in his native France. “I love watching the Championship,” Marcel Desailly says. “Usually I don’t ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

NFL's Week 8 arrivals led by National Tight Ends Day appreciation

NFL stars caught eyes and cameras alike with their stylish arrivals to Week 8 games.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Comedy of errors dooms Raiders vs. Steelers in QB Aidan O'Connell's first 2024 start

New quarterback. Same Las Vegas Raiders.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 13

Shrinking season two review – Harrison Ford’s lovable comedy is beautifully untaxing TV

We get yet more quality time with the Hollywood legend in the return of this warm, funny sitcom. Some scenes will make you spit out your tea in shocked delight. With so many shows on so many ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

‘Something special’: Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones on bucolic comedy beauty Detectorists, 10 years on

The open-hearted paean to friendship and a quiet life has become a global hit after charming viewers the world over. As it turns 10, its stars reflect on how they made TV magic. ‘Finding junk and ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Jerry Seinfeld said he regrets comments blaming 'extreme left' for ruining comedy

Jerry Seinfeld walked back his remarks about the "extreme left" killing comedy in an interview with the "Breaking Bread with Tom Papa" podcast on Tuesday.

Comedians question Trump's podcast appearances: 'We're supposed to be... making politicians uncomfortable'

Comedians Marc Maron, Laurie Kilmartin, Brendon Walsh and others weigh in on Trump appearing to go after the 'Bro Vote' podcasts, including comedy fare like 'This Past Weekend With Theo Von,' ...

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

Trump rally comedian workshopped racist Puerto Rico line at NYC comedy club the night before

The racist comments have drawn intense anger and reignited the criticism over Trump's handling of Hurricane Maria's devastating aftermath in Puerto Rico.

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

NFL Week 8 five things we liked and disliked: National Tight Ends Day, Seattle's comedy of errors

George Kittle went wild on his favorite holiday

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who co-starred in 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has died

Entertainment - ABC News - Yesterday

The Bill Russell Scale: How LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry can leap legends

Welcome to the fourth annual edition of The Bill Russell Scale, where we assess everyone's legacies based on how close their careers come to perfection.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Tech legend Marc Andreessen’s latest venture: Rallying Silicon Valley around Trump’s stances on crypto, AI and taxes

Entrepreneur and investor Marc Andreessen has set out in a new political direction this year.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Man United legend Sir Alex Ferguson's ambassador role scrapped in cost-cutting move, per report

Ferguson was reportedly paid around $3 million a year for his services

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

NFL legend Jerry Rice weighs in on Steelers QB battle, facing Deion Sanders, favorite WR in game today, more

The greatest receiver of all time discusses a number of topics with CBS Sports

Sports - CBS Sports - October 16

UCLA to honor Bruins legend Bill Walton with halftime ceremony during game against Ohio State

Walton led the Bruins to consecutive NCAA titles in 1972 and 1973

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

Will Saquon Barkley get booed in return to MetLife Stadium? Giants legend says it will be 'vocal minority'

Tiki Barber opens up on Saquon Barkley's return

Sports - CBS Sports - October 19

Both Arcane: League Of Legends Steelbook Editions Get Big, Limited-Time Amazon Discounts

Arcane Limited Edition Steelbook on 4K Blu-ray (Season 1) $41 (was ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 22

Fernando Valenzuela dies at 63: Dodgers legend was rookie sensation, became MLB's best Mexican-born player

Valenzuela will be honored when the 2024 World Series begins at Dodger Stadium on Friday

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

Investing legend Jim Rogers expects an ‘extremely bad’ recession. Why he’s buying silver instead of gold.

The U.S. economy is getting closer to suffering an “extremely bad” recession — one that’ll lead investors to seek out more gold and silver, Jim Rogers told MarketWatch during a Zoom interview this ...

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

NHRA legend John Force will attend a race four months after his traumatic brain injury

NHRA legend John Force, who suffered a traumatic brain injury during a harrowing crash at Virginia Motorsports Park in June, has been cleared to attend a race

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

Liverpool are better at replacing legends but Arteta is at last shrugging off the past | Jonathan Wilson

Great predecessor syndrome has not stood in Arne Slot’s way and the Wenger years are no longer holding back Arsenal’s manager. . Replacing a legend is supposed to be hard. It took Manchester United ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Artist behind Dwyane Wade statue defends likeness of Heat legend amid criticism

The new Dwyane Wade statue outside the Kaseya Center is getting a lot of attention over the appearance of the basketball icon’s face.

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