A Chinese comedian was severely punished on Wednesday for making a joke about the People’s Liberation Army and his production company fined roughly two million dollars. This incident demonstrates that Chinese censors are now turning their attention to the small…
Syndicated late-night talk show with Craig Ferguson shopped by Sony Pictures TV for fall 2023
Sony Pictures Television is plotting a return to the syndicated talk show arena with a half-hour late-night strip hosted by Craig Ferguson. Produced by Whisper North, a division of SPT-backed production company Whisper, Channel Surf with Craig Ferguson shot a…
Ibadan-based comedian Peteru is dead
Ibadan-based comedian, Oluwatobi Owomoyela popularly known as Peteru, is dead. It was reported that he died on Wednesday after battling cancer. Mourning the deceased, actor Muyiwa Ademola, shared a video on his Instagram page early Thursday saying, “This is a…
Jay Leno: Comedian released from hospital after being burned in fire
US comedian Jay Leno has been discharged from hospital after receiving treatment for burns suffered in a fire at his California garage. Leno, 72, spent 10 days at a Los Angeles hospital after suffering injuries to his face, chest and…
Maya Rudolph says David Letterman ‘humiliated’ her on his show
Maya Rudolph recently reflected on her first appearance on “The Late Show” with David Letterman in 2009. During an interview with WSJ Magazine on Friday, Rudolph did not look back on the moment in her career fondly. In fact, she…
Keke Palmer wants to team with Will Smith on ‘‘Look Who’s Talking’‘-style comedy
Keke Palmer delivered all the laughs on Tuesday night as the host of the annual Time 100 Next gala, which honoured 100 rising stars who are shaping the future of their fields. “This is like a high school reunion but…
James Corden says drama over restaurant ban is ‘silly’ because he did nothing wrong
James Corden said the drama surrounding his brief ban from the famed New York City restaurant Balthazar is “silly” because he has not done anything wrong. The comedian and television show host was barred from dining at the famed eatery…
Bobby Cannavale, Robert De Niro and Rose Byrne comedy ‘‘Inappropriate Behavior’’ gets UK deal
Signature Entertainment has acquired UK and Irish rights to Bobby Cannavale, Rose Byrne and Robert De Niro road-trip comedy Inappropriate Behaviour from Mister Smith Entertainment. The film also stars Vera Farmiga (The Conjuring), Rainn Wilson (The Office), Whoopi Goldberg (Ghost)…
Chris Redd is latest to exit ‘Saturday Night Live’
Add Chris Redd to the list of veteran cast members walking away from “Saturday Night Live.” Redd has decided to exit NBC’s venerable late-night showcase after five seasons on the program, and is just the latest member of what has…
Amy Schumer, James Acaster, Jimmy O. Yang invited for Just for Laughs Montreal
Amy Schumer, James Acaster, Jimmy O. Yang and many other comedians have joined the lineup of Just for Laughs Montreal’s 40th anniversary festival. The news comes ahead of the launch for tickets of the event, which goes live Wednesday. Schumer,…
