Amy Schumer performs standup comedy outdoors in Queens’ Astoria Park while joined by her one-year-old son Gene By Dan Heching For Dailymail.com Published: 07:54 BST, 31 March 2021 | Updated: 07:54 BST, 31 March 2021 She recently made light of a hospital stay for her elderly father with a humorous selfie. And on Monday, comedian … Read more
Like many people across the world, the sudden onset of COVID-19 shuttered Eddie Murphy’s plans for 2020, which included a return to the medium that helped set him on the path to superstardom. But on Thursday, during an appearance on Kevin Hart’s SiriusXM’s podcast Comedy Gold Minds, the comedic legend revealed that he still wants … Read more
He is set to bid farewell to his legendary stand-up career in an ‘uplifting and emotional’ special on ITV, which will air on Monday. And Billy Connolly has opened up about his battle with Parkinson’s disease ahead of the show, revealing that he now doesn’t ‘think as sharply’ as he needs for stand-up. The Scottish comedian, … Read more
Sir Billy Connolly will say a final goodbye to his incredible stand-up career in an ‘uplifting and emotional’ special on ITV. ITV released its winter schedule on Wednesday, with the 77-year-old comedian set to star in the documentary, Billy Connolly: It’s Been A Pleasure from his home in Florida. Back in March, Billy confirmed his … Read more
Prince Harry was known for years as the ‘joker’ of the royal family, and he will now get the chance to that infamous wit to the test when he takes part in a virtual comedy fundraiser for veterans in the US. The 36-year-old will join a host of stars – including Bruce Springsteen and comedian … Read more
‘It was terrible timing!’ Wil Anderson admits he made a ‘mistake’ quitting Triple M to focus on stand-up comedy months before COVID-19 destroyed the industry By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 23:00 BST, 7 October 2020 | Updated: 23:00 BST, 7 October 2020 Wil Anderson announced he’ll be stepping down as co-host of Melbourne’s Triple … Read more
Rise of the anti-maskers: How protests against face coverings are gathering pace across Britain as activists linked to Jeremy Corbyn’s brother Piers use social media to spread ‘resist the new world order’ message StandUp X is leading UK anti-mask protest group and is linked to Piers Corbyn The group stormed a London Morrison’s yesterday to … Read more
Well he’s got a lot of free time on his hands! Seven’s sport commentator Hamish McLachlan enjoys a stand-up paddle board session at the beach in Victoria after the AFL season was suspended By Chloe-lee Longhetti For Daily Mail Australia Published: 07:32 BST, 10 April 2020 | Updated: 07:33 BST, 10 April 2020 He’s Channel … Read more
Billy Connolly, 77, confirms he is ‘finished with stand-up’ due to his battle with Parkinson’s but insists he won’t let the disease ‘define’ him The comedian, 77, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2013 Billy told Sky News he is ‘finished with stand-up’ due to his symptoms worsening The Scottish star gave an update on his … Read more