Tag: Comedian

Bollywood not well versed with new-age comedy: Sapan Verma

Comedian Sapan Verma says Bollywood directors and writers are still in favor of the “conventional Johny Lever kind of loud slapstick comedy” and not too familiar with new-age comedy. The English stand-up comedian, also co-founder of the premiere comedy collective – the East India Comedy, is open to work in a Bollywood film but is …

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March 6, 2018

Comedians get more leeway than other artists in India: Vir Das

Jokes and jibes about politics have become a mainstay in American showbiz. But in India, it is the comedians who enjoy more leeway than other artists when it comes to making a political commentary, says actor-comedian Vir Das. Bollywood stars have become more prudent than ever about commenting on socio-political issues. Does Vir find himself …

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February 5, 2018

Dane Cook dating 19-year-old singer

American stand-up comedian and film actor Dane Cook has been dating 19-year-old singer Kelsi Taylor for the past year. The 45-year-old comedian has been quietly dating the aspiring singer for the past year and they celebrated her 19th birthday together in October, reports femalefirst.co.uk. Sharing a picture of a recent date night, Cook termed their …

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January 27, 2018

Will never get over this: Nanjiani on Oscar nomination

The feeling of being nominated for an Oscar is still sinking in for stand-up comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani, whose roots trace back to Pakistan. Nanjiani and his wife Emily V. Gordon are nominated for the Writing (Original Screenplay) category at the 90th Academy Awards for their film The Big Sick, which featured Indian actor …

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January 24, 2018

John Oliver regrets ‘failed’ Hoffman confrontation

Comedian John Oliver has expressed regret over his onstage confrontation with actor Dustin Hoffman over sexual harassment allegations. During “The Russell Howard Hour” show, Oliver discussed his recent tense exchange with Hoffman over sexual harassment allegations against the actor, reports variety.com. “It felt unavoidable and that we had to have a discussion about it,” Oliver …

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December 27, 2017

Comedian-actor Dick Gregory dies at 84

Renowned stand-up comedian, actor and civil rights activist Dick Gregory has passed away. He was 84. Gregory died here on Saturday. His death was confirmed by his family in an Instagram post, reports variety.com. “The family appreciates the outpouring of support and love and respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very …

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August 20, 2017

Cosby jury deadlocked after four days of deliberations

The jury in the sexual assault trial of comedian Bill Cosby remained deadlocked after four days of deliberations, and will resume its discussions on Friday morning. The jury indicated the problem on Thursday, the fourth day of deliberations, after writing a note to Montgomery County Judge Steven O'Neill earlier that day, reports aceshowbiz.com.  "We cannot …

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June 16, 2017

Jim Gaffigan’s wife recovering after brain tumour surgery

Comedian Jim Gaffigan's writer wife Jeannie is on the road to recovery from brain tumour after she recently underwent a surgery. In a Facebook post, the 50-year-old actor revealed his wife is doing well after the life-threatening tumour around her brain stem was removed. “Two weeks ago an MRI revealed @jeanniegaffigan had a large tumour …

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May 3, 2017

Laughing all the way with Ryan Stiles

He tickles your funny bone with his one-liners, his sarcastic undertones are to die for. From being just a stand-up comedian to being the host of one of CW's popular shows, Ryan Stiles has come a long way. As the comedian brings in his 58th birthday on 22 April, here are five interesting things about America's …

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April 21, 2017

Bill Murray has a classical album out this summer

Hollywood star and comedian Bill Murray is recording a classical album. The 66-year-old actor is working on a new project called New Worlds, in which he sings and performs literary readings over chamber music from a trio led by cellist Jan Vogler, reported New York Times. The program has him singing Gershwin, West Side Story, and …

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April 21, 2017

An experience like no other: Vir Das on US tour

Actor-comedian Vir Das has returned to India from the first leg of his world tour which saw him perform in eight cities across the US. It was an experience "like no other", he said. The world tour, which will be spread throughout this year, will have Vir visit over 21 countries.  Vir did 46 shows …

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April 11, 2017

Humour at work place keep you go…go…going!

Laughter is not just the best medicine, it’s good for one’s pocket too. The increasing band of stand-up comedians will vouch for this as big corporate houses and even start-ups are hiring them with good offers to lift employees' mood in their offices, besides creating brand value.  Companies like Nestle India, Amazon, leading mobile and …

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February 24, 2017

Humour at work place keep you go…go…going!

Laughter is not just the best medicine, it’s good for one’s pocket too. The increasing band of stand-up comedians will vouch for this as big corporate houses and even start-ups are hiring them with good offers to lift employees' mood in their offices, besides creating brand value.  Companies like Nestle India, Amazon, leading mobile and …

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February 24, 2017

Comedian Zakir Khan starts nine-city tour from Delhi

Comedian Zakir Khan marked the beginning of his nine-city tour with a live performance here.   The performance on Friday was part of Red FM’s Red LIVE. The tour is spread across nine cities over two months.   Khan’s act led to laughter among the audience members at the Siri Fort auditorium, as he delivered …

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September 24, 2016