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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 -
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 -
Too liberal for the South, too redneck for L.A.: Why Trae Crowder's comedy makes him a man without a country
Recently Crowder spoke with The Times about new special "Trash Daddy," his upbringing in a liberal family in a conservative area and life as a fish out of water in Los Angeles.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 17 -
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 -
Raise a Glass to the Messy, Cringey Wedding Toast
An inspired new book from veteran comedians cautions novices to err on the side of caution. But our comedy critic makes the case for taking a big swing.The New York Times - 4d -
Even 20 years after 'The Office' premiere, Jim and Pam still make us swoon
Jenna Fischer and John Krasinski spoke about "The Office," the NBC comedy that premiered 20 years ago, why Pam and Jim's love story still resonates and the show props they got to keep.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
The Hot Place to Be Seen for Young Indians: Book Festivals
From beaches to hilltops, young people are driving a boom in literary events as they read more in India’s dozens of native languages.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Holland review – twisty Nicole Kidman thriller is a disappointing mess
SXSW film festival: Fresh director Mimi Cave delivers an underwhelming follow-up that can’t make the most of its hard-working leading star. Nicole Kidman is, in general, providing a public ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Farewell Mister Haffmann — Nazi occupation play mixes comedy and dread
Story of a Parisian Jew forced into hiding uses dark humour to tackle tyranny — with mixed results — at London’s Park TheatreFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Movie Review: ‘Novocaine,’ with Jack Quaid, is a shot of bloody action-comedy
The hero at the heart of “Novocaine” can't feel painABC News - Mar. 12 -
An accidental hero feels no pain in 'Novocaine,' a brutal yet weightless action-comedy
Jack Quaid has chops that could take him much further than this violent live-action cartoon marked by cringeworthy misfortune and a distinct lack of consequence.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 13 -
Postponed by January fires, comedy-industry vets open the Upstairs club downtown
The newly opened downtown club hopes to bring diversity, discovery and big laughs to L.A. night life with major talents such as Craig Robinson, Rene Vaca and more.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 14 -
How George Lewis Made Comedy Gold Imagining Two Toddlers Chatting
George Lewis’s riffs on the absurdities of millennial parenting — and the inner lives of 2-year-olds — have won him legions of fans online and galvanized his once middling stand-up career.The New York Times - 5d -
Mob Descends on a Comedy Club After a Comic Jokes About a Politician
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said criticism is “the soul” of Indian democracy. But his allies unleashed vigilantes after a comic who called a politician a “traitor.”The New York Times - 8h -
Mob Descends on a Comedy Club After a Comic Jokes About a Politician
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said criticism is “the soul” of Indian democracy. But his allies unleashed vigilantes after a comic who called a politician a “traitor.”The New York Times - 5h -
Cheltenham festival crowds will be down this week for third year running
CEO says accommodation costs affecting attendance Course claims that changes will spark revival in 2026 Cheltenham racecourse has effectively confirmed that crowds at its showpiece meeting will ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
New-look Cheltenham festival delivers day of drama for smaller audience
Crowds were down but the action on and off the track was a better experience for both committed and once-a-year fans . Once the gasps had subsided following a Champion Hurdle that upended every ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Cheltenham festival: Marine Nationale lands poignant win on day two – as it happened
It was an emotional afternoon as Marine Nationale and Jazzy Matty – winners for late jockey Michael O’Sullivan in 2023 – both won again at Cheltenham. Preview: 2.40 The Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle , ...The Guardian - Mar. 12
