Limpopo comedian Skeem Mafenya stabbed to death as police launch manhunt: Limpopo comedian and content creator Skeem Mafenya, 20, has been brutally stabbed to ...
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/2026-10-17-limpopo-comedian-skeem-mafenya-stabbed-to-death-as-police-launch-manhunt/
AfD voters not welcome: Kurt Krömer has something against "pig faces": Berlin comedian Kurt Krömer doesn't want any AfD voters at his reading ...
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Key FactsKurt Krömer would bar AfD voters; Hohloch files complaint
6 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: taz.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: taz.de
- In an Instagram video, Krömer said he would not sell tickets for his upcoming reading tour to AfD voters.
- He said this reflected his refusal to see spectators he had characterized disparagingly at his performances.
- Dennis Hohloch subsequently filed a criminal complaint alleging suspected incitement to hatred and insult.
- By Thursday, nearly 39,000 people had signed Hohloch’s petition opposing Krömer’s cooperation with ZDF.
My shows are and will stay halal!— Kurt Krömer; in the context of his stance on AfD voters and his upcoming tour (statement about not selling tickets to AfD voters and about his shows being halal)
Comedian Russell Brand anally raped me, woman tells UK trial: British actor and comedian Russell Brand anally raped a woman who had willingly gone to his house ...
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/comedian-russell-brand-anally-raped-me-woman-tells-uk-trial-2026-10-20/
Key FactsJon Stewart Stays With ‘The Daily Show’ Through 2028
3 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- Comedy Central announced that Stewart will host Mondays through 2028 and continue serving as executive producer.
- He will continue working with News Team members Ronny Chieng, Josh Johnson, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta, Desi Lydic, Troy Iwata, and Grace Kuhlenschmid.
- The company said the show reached an eight-year Q3 viewership high and ranked first among cable programs across social media in 2026.
- Stewart had previously voiced doubts about staying and personal misgivings over Ellison’s relationship with Trump.
Just one guy controls all of the media—what could go wrong?— Jon Stewart, on his Weekly Show podcast, joking about media consolidation under the ownership of David Ellison
"Love of my life": Paul Panzer mourns his wife: In April, Paul Panzer interrupted his tour due to a "severe personal loss," as it was described at the time ...
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OpinionJD Vance is America's worst insult comedian: The vice president drops the Christian act, but he still fails at bullying Democrats
salon.com/2026/10/21/jd-vance-is-americas-worst-insult-comedian/
OpinionPublic Broadcasters Are Shifting to the Right: Media Executives for the New Media World
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Taiwan charges five men over plot to run over comedian for his Xi Jinping jokes: Person named ‘K’ from China paid five defendants to injure Huang Yi-hao ...
theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/21/taiwan-five-men-plot-run-over-comedian-huang-yi-hao-xi-jinping-jokes
‘F***ing ruined’: Comedian’s brutal Albo spray: Comedian Dave Hughes has unleashed on Anthony Albanese’s “unbelievable” army of 59 personal advisers ...
news.com.au/finance/work/leaders/fing-ruined-dave-hughes-issues-brutal-rant-about-anthony-albaneses-59-personal-advisers/news-story/d8f9177a77d577a81da138c6f5938253
Woman tells UK court comedian Brand treated her like an animal: Brand is accused of three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault
timeslive.co.za/news/world/2026-10-21-woman-tells-uk-court-comedian-brand-treated-her-like-an-animal/
people.com Oct 12
Dan Levy has a message for men after Shane Gillis’ latest 'Saturday Night Live' monologue. Levy pushed back on the comedian’s remarks about what ... Show more
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people.com/dan-levy-blasts-shane-gillis-misogynistic-snl-monologue-comments-about-women-12170279?taid=6acd202ac30f96000154c538
UK comedian Russell Brand’s accuser tells jurors: ‘I know he raped me’: Brand is accused of three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent ...
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Key FactsRussell Brand Denies Allegations in London Rape Trial
Oct 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rollingstone.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rollingstone.com
- Prosecutors allege that Brand repeatedly sexually assaulted women and portray him as a serial sexual offender.
- Brand has pleaded not guilty and denies the allegations; charges include one indecent assault, three rapes, and three sexual assaults.
- The six women say they came forward independently and described a similar pattern involving unwanted actions.
- The trial is expected to last at least six weeks; Brand attends court with his wife, Laura Gallacher.
to the defendant, women were simply a means to an end — that end being groping them, sexually or indecently assaulting them or vaginally, orally or anally raping them.— Lead prosecutor Riel Karmy-Jones, in opening remarks during the London rape trial concerning Russell Brand; describing the defendant's treatment of women and the alleged offenses.
Decider Oct 17
Stream It Or Skip It: 'Norm: The Tale Of Norm Macdonald' On Netflix, More Of A Tribute To The Comedian Than A Straight Documentary
decider.com/2026/10/16/norm-the-tale-of-norm-macdonald-netflix-review-stream-it-or-skip-it/
Vanity Fair Oct 16
After years of stand-up that “evades any kind of autobiographical material,” Kate Berlant is opening up in her new HBO special, ‘Parmesan.’
The beloved ... Show more
Jerry Seinfeld danced while his show in Chicago on Friday was interrupted by pro-Palestine protesters, who were confronting the comedian over his support of ... Show more
'Wild-eyed' comedian Russell Brand tried to drag me into toilets, woman tells UK court
reuters.com/world/uk/wild-eyed-comedian-russell-brand-tried-drag-me-into-toilets-woman-tells-uk-court-2026-10-16/
MAGA-Friendly ‘SNL’ Host Walks Off Show Early in Unaired Footage: Shane Gillis’ abrupt exit drew comparisons to country star Morgan Wallen’s infamous 2025 ...
thedailybeast.com/obsessed/maga-friendly-snl-host-shane-gillis-walks-off-in-unaired-footage
Key FactsShane Gillis Leaves SNL Stage in Unreleased Goodnights Footage
Oct 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- A clip obtained by LateNighter, absent from the broadcast, shows Gillis leaving through center stage before the goodbyes conclude.
- Gillis’ third SNL hosting appearance followed his 2019 firing before debut, after clips resurfaced showing racist, homophobic, and other offensive language.
- Dan Levy criticized the comments, described as misogynistic, about women’s gym clothing in a subsequent video posted on Instagram.
- The departure recalled Morgan Wallen’s similar March 2025 walk-off, although Gillis exchanged pleasantries with several cast members beforehand.
Women wearing short shorts to the gym does not make them wh---s. It makes the men calling them ‘wh---s,’ misogynists. There’s a difference there.— Dan Levy, Schitt’s Creek creator and star, in a video posted to Instagram.
SNL UK obliterates controversial US comedian Shane Gillis in foul-mouthed sketch: US comedian sparked wave of controversy after joking that ‘women dress like ...
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/snl-uk-shane-gillis-weekend-update-b3068730.html
Key FactsSNL UK Mocks Shane Gillis After Controversial U.S. Monologue
3 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- In October, Gillis joked during the U.S. opening monologue that women dressed like prostitutes after he had been away from the gym.
- The joke drew criticism from Dan Levy and former U.S. SNL cast members Ego Nwodim and Cecily Strong, among others.
- On “Weekend Update,” Magliano introduced her profane mockery with a story about shorts protecting women from voyeuristic filming at Munich’s Oktoberfest.
- Clips of Magliano’s appearance spread on X; one critic called “SNL UK” funnier than the original after six second-season episodes.
Oh, Shane, you’re not allowed to say that, you stupid fucking cunt.— Ania Magliano, Weekend Update UK anchor, delivering the roast of Shane Gillis after noting his use of the F-word.
‘I didn’t want to die’ — Broda Shaggi opens up about stray-bullet shooting, surgery
premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/919041-i-didnt-want-to-die-broda-shaggi-opens-up-about-stray-bullet-shooting-surgery.html
Comedian Nasra Yusuf declares bid for Garissa Women Rep seat in 2027
: Yusuf announced her political ambitions in an Instagram post outlining her ...
tnx.africa/entertainment/article/2001560513/comedian-nasra-yusuf-declares-bid-for-garissa-women-rep-seat-in-2027
people.com Oct 05
Reggie McFadden has died. The comedian was 57. Click the link in the first comment for the full story ⬇️
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Read more here: people.com/reggie-mcfadden-in-living-color-comedian-dead-at-57-12159430?taid=6ac3cf3fbf608d0001760396
‘Long story short, I’ve got breast cancer’: Comedian Judith Lucy reveals diagnosis
theage.com.au/culture/celebrity/long-story-short-i-ve-got-breast-cancer-comedian-judith-lucy-reveals-diagnosis-20261006-p61381.html
ComingSoon by Mandatory Oct 19
Popular Late-Night Talk Show That Donald Trump Hates Officially Renewed Through 2028
comingsoon.net/tv/news/2209739-late-night-talk-show-extension-2028
MAGA-Friendly ‘SNL’ Host Walks Off Show Early in Unaired Footage: Shane Gillis’ abrupt exit drew comparisons to country star Morgan Wallen’s infamous 2025 ...
thedailybeast.com/obsessed/maga-friendly-snl-host-shane-gillis-walks-off-in-unaired-footage
Stephen A. Smith calls dinner with Trump, Bill Maher, Kid Rock ‘shocking’: Commentator Stephen A. Smith said he was shocked President Trump hosted him ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6156054-stephen-a-smith-kid-rock-maher-trump/
The Globe and Mail Oct 12
Dan Levy calls out Shane Gillis after SNL monologue: The Canadian comedian said jokes about women’s gym attire reflects a broader culture of misogyny
theglobeandmail.com/culture/film-and-tv/television/article-shane-gillis-dan-levy-saturday-night-live-monologue/
Larry David Mocks the D.S.A. Some Are Not Amused.: The comedian satirized the Democratic Socialists of America, its platform and its opposition to Israel in an ...
nytimes.com/2026/10/18/us/politics/larry-david-dsa-satire.html
The comedian is also known for his love of classic cars, and for occasional voice acting work
Late-night comedy legend to perform at Hershey Theatre pennlive.com
Judge warns jurors as Russell Brand prepares for rape trial in London: British actor, comedian, and presenter Russell Brand has appeared in a London court for ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-10-13/judge-warns-jurors-as-russell-brand-prepares-for-trial-in-london/107250736
Key FactsRussell Brand’s London Trial Opens Over Seven Sexual-Offense Charges
Oct 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Prosecutors accuse 51-year-old Russell Brand of seven offenses involving six women between 1999 and 2009.
- The allegations include rapes in 1999, 2004 and 2009, alongside sexual and indecent assaults.
- Brand pleaded not guilty at two earlier hearings and has repeatedly denied ever having non-consensual sex.
- The trial is scheduled for up to 10 weeks, so the jury might not reach a verdict until December.
sexual allegations that I deny in the strongest possible terms.— Russell Brand, in a YouTube video in which he discussed Jeffrey Epstein
Beloved comedy legend Paul Whitehouse attacked by mugger while getting medication for wife
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/beloved-comedy-legend-paul-whitehouse-34779933
Former President Joe Biden made a surprise appearance at a Newport car show on Sunday, bringing his 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and comedian Jay Leno.
In an Instagram post from October 9th, Krömer makes it clear that he doesn't want to see any AfD voters at his reading next year ... Show more
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Another 'SNL' alum trolls Shane Gillis' controversial monologue as backlash against comedian rages on
pagesix.com/2026/10/14/celebrity-news/another-snl-alum-trolls-shane-gillis-controversial-monologue/
'I'll miss your voice': Ronoo breaks down in emotional tribute to late mother
tnx.africa/newsbeat/article/2001560039/ill-miss-your-voice-ronoo-breaks-down-in-emotional-tribute-to-late-mother
UK comedian Russell Brand’s accuser tells jurors: ‘I know he raped me’: Brand is accused of three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent ...
timeslive.co.za/news/world/2026-10-15-uk-comedian-russell-brands-accuser-tells-jurors-i-know-he-raped-me/
people.com Oct 13
Comedian Ron Bennington Reveals Stage 4 Colon Cancer Diagnosis, Admits He’s ‘OK with Everything That Happens’ - Click the link in the first comment for the ... Show more
people.com/comedian-ron-bennington-reveals-stage-4-colon-cancer-diagnosis-12170704?taid=6acd667af173a70001e497eb
people.com/comedian-ron-bennington-reveals-stage-4-colon-cancer-diagnosis-12170704?taid=6acd667af173a70001e497eb
Comedian Ronoo in tears as he recalls mother's final moments
: Ronoo, broke down in tears as he recounted the heartbreaking final moments of his ...
tnx.africa/newsbeat/article/2001559804/comedian-ronoo-in-tears-as-he-recalls-mothers-final-moments
people.com Oct 12
Comedian Grace Helbig Reveals She’s Undergoing Surgery for 2 Brain Tumors, 3 Years After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
people.com/grace-helbig-reveals-shes-undergoing-surgery-for-brain-tumors-12170644
Comedian’s raw moment in cancer update: Aussie comedian and actor, Judith Lucy, has shared the moment she learned she would need a mastectomy ...
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/aussie-comedian-says-goodbye-to-breasts-in-candid-photo-urging-women-to-get-checked/news-story/339c2e77be1fe98fd052e0ce0bed608b
Shane Gillis Drops F-Bomb During 'SNL' Sketch: The comedian later apologized for the moment.
huffpost.com/entry/shane-gillis-drops-f-bomb-during-snl-sketch_n_6acb9a1ae4b0a568b68e265c
Comedian Dom Joly says there is nowhere he would rather live than Cheltenham
“The Social Reckoning” star and comedian #BillBurr says he wouldn’t accept an invitation to meet Facebook founder #MarkZuckerberg :
“Nothing’s free ... Show more
Hape Kerkeling as Federal President? Comedy icon fuels speculation about possible candidacy
chiemgau24.de/deutschland/hape-kerkeling-als-bundespraesident-petition-sammelt-unterschriften-94527384.html
Why was Shane Gillis given a platform on SNL — again?: Comedian Shane Gillis, who was fired from ‘SNL’ in 2019 before he even made his debut ...
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/snl-shane-gillis-monologue-women-shorts-b3065584.html
Turkey stand-up comic set for release after being convicted of insulting Erdoğan: Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş has been sentenced to almost 19 months ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c8zxzlqwzw0eo
Viral AI-Generated Comedian Steals Jokes And Is Rewarded With Millions Of Views: Tiffany Sloan has over 375,000 followers on Instagram and also isn't a real ...
kotaku.com/viral-ai-generated-comedian-steals-jokes-and-is-rewarded-with-millions-of-views-2000740077
Comedian versus former head of the domestic intelligence agency: How Hape Kerkeling became the top fighter against the AfD
tagesspiegel.de/politik/comedian-versus-ex-verfassungsschutzchef-wie-hape-kerkeling-zum-obersten-kampfer-gegen-die-afd-wurde-16110452.html
Paid articlePaywallCelebrity Traitors season 2 review: Richard E Grant is a disaster beyond belief: Metro reviews Celebrity Traitors as it returns for its season two with new ...
metro.co.uk/2026/10/01/celebrity-traitors-season-2-review-richard-e-grant-a-disaster-beyond-belief-29669382/
Jim Carrey marries girlfriend in private L.A. ceremony: reports: Canadian comedian Jim Carrey is a husband again. The actor, known for his roles in “The Mask” ...
ctvnews.ca/entertainment/article/jim-carrey-marries-girlfriend-in-private-la-ceremony-reports/
Florida Today Oct 01
Florida comedian OMGitswicks has millions of followers and sold out eight Brevard shows in less than 24 hours. See link below ⬇️
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Florida Man comedian OMGitswicks brings sold-out tour to Brevard
Florida Man comedian OMGitswicks brings sold-out tour to Brevard
Celebrity Traitors: What you need to know ahead of the first show : Maya Jama, Michael Sheen and Bella Ramsey are among this year's celebrities taking part in ...
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people.com Oct 02
Jim Carrey is enjoying newlywed life.
A spokesperson for the actor and comedian, 64, confirmed to PEOPLE on Wednesday, Sept. 30 ... Show more
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people.com/inside-jim-carrey-life-as-a-newlywed-with-wife-min-ah-exclusive-source-12153994?taid=6abffa88b843a10001197b1a
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined comedian Theo Von on his podcast and repeated his belief that the US should join the International Criminal Court in ... Show more
Druski Is Laughing All the Way to the Bank: The content creator and comedian is launching his Hollywood career.
time.com/article/2026/09/30/druski-time100-next/
Turkish comedian gets jail term for calling Erdogan 'dictator' but released ahead of appeal
ctvnews.ca/world/article/turkish-comedian-gets-jail-term-for-calling-erdogan-dictator-but-released-ahead-of-appeal/
Alan Carr shares snaps with Susie Dent from Isle of Wight trip: "Feeling all Wight on the Isle of Wight" – comedian Alan Carr has shared pictures from ...
countypress.co.uk/news/26594692.alan-carr-shares-snaps-susie-dent-isle-wight-trip/
Carrot Top released from hospital and reportedly ‘doing well’ following the comedian’s reported suicide attempt at his home in Las Vegas on Sept. 18 ... Show more
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people.com Sep 26
Carrot Top Out of the Hospital and Recovering with Family After Suicide Attempt, Source Says (Exclusive)
people.com/carrot-top-out-of-the-hospital-and-recovering-with-family-after-suicide-attempt-source-says-exclusive-12134864
Bollywood actor-comedian Mushtaq Khan dies after cancer battle: The news of his demise was confirmed by Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) ...
khaleejtimes.com/entertainment/bollywood-actor-comedian-mushtaq-khan-dead
Comedian Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, is ‘breathing on his own’ two days after his hospitalization in Las Vegas ... Show more
ew.com/carrot-top-breathing-on-his-own-days-after-vegas-hospitalization-12130840?taid=6ab05e72f594350001a4a862
ew.com/carrot-top-breathing-on-his-own-days-after-vegas-hospitalization-12130840?taid=6ab05e72f594350001a4a862
Strictly Come Dancing fans all issue same complaint over new presenting detail: Comedian Josh Widdicombe has joined Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe as part of ...
walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/strictly-come-dancing-fans-issue-34677277
Comedian Rips Into Ed Sheeran: 'Red-Headed Puppet With A Hand Up His Ass': The “Chicken Shop Date” host didn’t hold back during her “SNL UK” monologue.
huffpost.com/entry/comedian-rips-into-ed-sheeran-controversy-macklemore-stadium-tour_n_6ab91b4ce4b0d1543f54900e
'Repeated threats from goons': Comedian Pulkit Mani cancels Noida, Lucknow, Kanpur shows amid PM Modi mimicry row
deccanherald.com/india/repeated-threats-from-goons-comedian-pulkit-mani-cancels-noida-lucknow-kanpur-shows-amid-pm-modi-mimicry-row-4154768
Rahul Gandhi With Comedian Pulkit At Chhatron Ki Goonj in Indore
Obasanjo quizzes Bae U about Queen Elizabeth after failing celebrity test: The former president turned the tables on the comedian after admitting that he did not ...
premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/910945-obasanjo-quizzes-bae-u-about-queen-elizabeth-after-failing-celebrity-test.html
Controversial Brit comedian cancels UK tour after being rushed to hospital for urgent surgery
thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/40473804/brit-comedian-roy-chubb-cancels-tour-hospital-surgery/
'Hanuman Ansh made ₹500 crore, your films can't even earn ₹50 crore': Sunil Pal says Salman Khan should be ‘ashamed’ | Bollywood
hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/hanuman-ansh-made-500-crore-your-films-cant-even-earn-50-crore-sunil-pal-says-salman-khan-should-be-ashamed-101790231080417.html
Carrot Top hospitalized after attempted suicide, Friday Vegas show canceled: report
nypost.com/2026/09/18/us-news/carrot-top-hospitalized-after-attempted-suicide-friday-vegas-show-canceled-report/
Roseanne Barr Tears Into Former Co-Star: ‘He’s A Brainwashed Bigot’: Last month, actor Michael Fishman pushed back against a viewer who defended Barr for making ...
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