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Verstappen 'should start doing comedy' - Norris

Lando Norris says Max Verstappen "should start doing comedy" after the Dutchman suggested he could have won the world title in Norris' McLaren.

Life of Janey Godley, comedian who defied her tragedies by cracking jokes

The comedian Janey Godley, who chronicled her struggles in unflinching detail, has died after a long illness.

How does comedy respond to another Trump presidency?

With the election result settling in, comedians and late-night hosts grapple with another four years of an easily ridiculed yet dangerous leader. It’s become an easy and overdone coping mechanism ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Ted Danson on his new comedy series "A Man on the Inside"

"Cheers" actor Ted Danson's latest series is the Netflix comedy "A Man on the Inside," in which he plays a retired widower-turned-investigator who goes undercover in a nursing home. Correspondent ...

A Man on the Inside review – Ted Danson is comedy perfection in this unbelievably sweet show

This reunion between the star and The Good Place creator Michael Schur is adorable. Its tale of a widower’s undercover investigation in a retirement home will obliterate you. If Michael Schur has ...

World - The Guardian - November 21

From Airplane! to The Naked Gun, Jim Abrahams was a pioneer of spoof comedy

The writer and director, who died this week, helped to define what big screen spoofs would look like in the decades after. Jim Abrahams, co-creator of Airplane! and The Naked Gun, dies aged 80 ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Red One review – bronto-head Dwayne Johnson weighs down Santa kidnap comedy

Christmassy slush and gush smothers all attempts at comedy in this bland family film about Santa’s musclebound personal security guard. This profoundly depressing and blandly sentimental Christmas ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

‘People feel terrible. They want to laugh’: can comedy make light of Trump 2.0?

A second Donald Trump presidency may be darker than the first, but his victory has unleashed the creative energies of satirists and standups . “When Trump first won, there was almost a novelty to ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Paul Reiser on returning to stand-up with his first comedy special in over 30 years

Comedy legend Paul Reiser is the star of "Mad About You" and "Stranger Things." He returns to stand-up with "Life, Death, and Rice Pudding," his first special in more than 30 years.

'The Big D' delivers divorced dating comedy game show just in time for cuffing season

The Big D Comedy Dating show at West Side Theater

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 13

Fighting conspiracy theories with comedy? That's what the Onion hopes after its purchase of Infowars

It seemed like bad satire, or yet another conspiracy theory

Entertainment - ABC News - November 14

‘We take every opportunity to laugh’: why Kenyans are embracing standup comedy in turbulent times

New venues and a fresh wave of comedians are winning huge audiences in Nairobi and beyond. KK knows that a well-told colonial joke can excite a Kenyan crowd. “I love how white people discover stuff ...

World - The Guardian - November 17

Jay Leno shows up with bruised face and an eye patch to comedy show after fall

The 74-year-old former “Tonight Show” host and TV personality arrived at his latest comedy show with an eye patch, broken wrist and bruised face.

Matt Rife sets new Stay Golden comedy tour for 2025, with four stops in California

Comedian Matt Rife is bringing his new Stay Golden tour to the Golden State next year. It includes four shows across California — here are those dates.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 20

Commentary: Hannah Gadsby's "Woof!" barks a new message in queer stand-up "our comedy is for us"

Gabsby's new show, which comes to L.A. for one night only on Sunday, is their latest chapter in performing comedy for their LGBTQiA audience that refuses to roll over for the masses (or Netflix).

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 20

Mike Schur watched a documentary. Next thing, he has a Ted Danson comedy on his hands

Mike Schur found unlikely inspiration for his new Ted Danson comedy in a Chilean documentary. His goal: to make viewers feel like they want to call their moms.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

Baby Battista's basement comedy shows combine wine, jokes and refuge in Atwater Village

Located on Glendale Boulevard in Atwater Village, Baby Battista can be found beneath the bottle shop Nico's. The revamped basement goes far beyond a childhood friend's enviable rec room — it has ...

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

‘Don’t call me Shirley’: Watch five classic moments from Jim Abrahams comedies

Writer-director was involved with a string of hits, including Airplane!, Hot Shots! and The Naked Gun. Here are some of the most famous scenes. Jim Abrahams, the writer-director involved with the ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Jim Abrahams, spoof-comedy great behind 'Airplane!' and 'Naked Gun' films, dies at 80

Jim Abrahams, who along with Jerry and David Zucker made up the filmmaking trio behind the spoof comedies 'Airplane!' and 'Naked Gun,' has died at 80.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

What to do and what not to do when you're voting

Voters in the 2024 Election could be confronted with confusing information or misinformation about the voting process. Melissa Mahtani, executive producer of CBS News Confirmed, has a look at ...

The dos and don’ts of the email introduction

Sending a clunker to save yourself time does no one any favours

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Do audiobooks count as reading?

We’re in the midst of a listening revolution — and a new debate over text versus voice

World - Financial Times - November 7

Do they know it’s Africa, at all?

Ed Sheeran is right — the Christmas classic is painfully out of step with reality, much to the detriment of the continent

World - Financial Times - November 23

Markets called Trump right — but what do they do now?

The bond vigilantes have woken up and taken note of the former president’s big win

World - Financial Times - November 6

More women seek testosterone therapy, prompted by influencers, doctors say

On a Reddit community for users to discuss menopause, there are countless posts of women suggesting the drug could help improve energy and sex drive.

What do Cabinet members do? Here are the expectations for each role

These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what Cabinet members do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.

What do hundreds of beavers have to do with the future of movies?

The low-budget movie “Hundreds of Beavers” has turned into a lo-fi legend

Entertainment - ABC News - November 22

'I'll do my job, he can do his' - Root on Lehmann

Joe Root says Darren Lehmann is "entitled to say what he wants" after the former Australia coach claimed England's leading runscorer is a "rung below" the all-time greats.

Arsenal do not need 'reset' - Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the club do not need a "reset" despite only picking up one point from their past three Premier League matches.

What’s a Democratic Billionaire to Do Now?

The party’s donor class is still wrestling with Donald Trump’s victory, worried about retribution and sluggish liberal energy. Some rich Democrats are even pondering leaving the country.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

My Brother Is Doing the Trump Dance

Kevin sighs happily and sleeps easily, while I’m holding my breath.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Where do Harris and Trump stand on tech policy?

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are locked in a tight race for the White House, offering starkly different views for the future of the country. However, their stances on tech ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

AI Will Understand Humans Better Than Humans Do

Or so says a controversial Stanford researcher, who finds that the latest systems have, against all odds, mastered a high-level cognitive skill.

Tech - Wired - November 1

Art-insurance disputes do not make for a pretty picture

Ronald Perelman’s $410mn lawsuit shines a light on the conflicts between collectors and insurers

Business - Financial Times - October 31

What would Harris and Trump do in power?

Economy, immigration, abortion and other top issues - here is where the two candidates stand.

Where Do Nikki Haley Voters Turn?

The Haley voters who cast ballots for Harris are a new kind of conservative voter.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

England's defeat 'nothing to do with Ford' - Smith

England's two-point defeat by New Zealand on Saturday should not be considered George Ford's fault, says Marcus Smith.

When do polls open and close on Election Day?

Millions of Americans have voted early, but millions more will vote in person on Election Day 2024. Here's what time the polls open and close in each state.

These are the states that do not require an ID to vote in-person

For those holding out to vote in-person on Election Day, you may or may not need to show your ID. It all depends on where you live.

Politics - The Hill - November 4

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