Mr Ibu: Nollywood actor John Okafor dies in Lagos: John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, was loved for his comic roles in a career spanning more than two decades.
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Quick Glance: Mr Ibu - the Man Who Brought Laughter to Africa
- Popular Nollywood actor Mr Ibu passed away at 62.
- His comedic talent made him an icon in Africa's film industry.
- Mr Ibu bridged divides in Nigeria and is remembered for unity between film industries.
- Despite personal challenges, his legacy of joy and laughter endures.
How does IVF work? The popular and imperiled procedure, explained in a comic.: Alabama Republican Governor Kay Ivey passed an IVF immunity law ...
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Jay Leno Files For Conservatorship Of Wife's Estate, Citing Dementia: The comic and his wife, Mavis Leno, have been married for 43 years.
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Richard Lewis, Beloved Comedian And ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Regular, Dead At 76: The actor revealed in 2023 that he'd been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
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Quick Glance: Comedian Richard Lewis Passes Away at 76
- Richard Lewis, the master of self-deprecating comedy, has passed away at the age of 76. Rising to fame through stand-up specials, sold-out concerts, and roles in 'Anything but Love' and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'.
- Lewis passed away peacefully at his home in Los Angeles after a heart attack. His publicist disclosed his battle with Parkinson's disease and retirement from stand-up in April 2023.
- Known for his nervous demeanor and signature black attire, Lewis captivated audiences. His struggles with substance abuse were chronicled in his 2002 autobiography. As an actor, he appeared in various productions including 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and 'Robin Hood: Men in Tights'.
- Lewis' versatile talent extended to numerous TV appearances and films. He is survived by his wife, Joyce.
Minnesota comic Nick Swardson responds to being booted off Colorado stage for intoxication
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Top 10 Comic Books Rising in Value in the Last Week Include X-Men, Pearl, and the Ultimate Universe
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Nollywood mourns again as Mr Ibu dies: Veteran actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, who was loved for his comic roles in movies and skits ...
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In a short comic, Kaitlin Chan and Brian Park chronicle a series of early-morning mistakes. See them all: nyer.cm/Ancym9S
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Leans Into the Adidas Superstar Sneaker’s ‘Shelltoe’ Nickname
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Madame Web totally fumbles the character's unique and important comic origins: OPINION | Madame Web should’ve stayed true to its comic roots
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After a Dance by Bridget O’Connor: Riotous stories set in grimy Irish London: The pages are populated with rogues, addicts and grifters of all genders ...
irishtimes.com/culture/books/review/2024/02/20/after-a-dance-by-bridget-oconnor-riotous-stories-set-in-the-grimy-squalid-pockets-of-irish-london/
'I worried about dying on stage as a comic - then I had a heart attack': Comedian Emmanuel Sonubi had a heart attack while on stage at a comedy gig in Dubai ...
metro.co.uk/2024/02/17/i-worried-dying-stage-a-comic-a-heart-attack-20273857/
My Hero Academia Manga Announces Last-Minute Delay: My Hero Academia is taking a last-minute delay in February 2024.
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Raina Telgemeier Gets It: How the cartoonist Raina Telgemeier turned the anxious kid into a hero for the 21st century
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A Different Man (Sundance) Review: Sebastian Stan is terrific is this darkly comic, surreal deconstruction of identity, even if it takes a bizzare turn towards ...
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‘Sting’: New Spider Horror Film Crawls Into Theaters This Spring: A new creepy crawler is entering the spider horror chat. 'Sting' is expected to ...
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Batman Finally Admits The Bat-Signal Does the Exact Opposite of What He Wanted: The Bat-Signal is one of the most iconic symbols in Batman's entire mythos ...
screenrant.com/batman-bat-signal-problem-mistake-explained/
Here’s why living in space would be a dictator’s dream come true: From physical to societal challenges, living in space would be need to include many adaptations ...
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The Best Memoirs of 2023: From Britney Spears’ harrowing experience under conservatorship to Maria Bamford’s quest to belong, this year’s top memoirs explore ...
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Comic book that went for 12 cents in 1962 selling for $44,000 today: A comic book store in Canada is seeking $44,300 for its copy of the "Amazing Fantasy #15 ...
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Janey Godley reveals cancer ‘at bay’ after latest scan as comic prepares for tour
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Living With Squalor Syndrome, an Actual Condition: “She had dozens of cats in her studio, but a third of them were dead.”
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♀️ 2,3 million women in the world are diagnosed with #breast cancer. To detect it, doctors now use #AI tools that look for lesions that could become #cancerous in ... Show more
‘Goosebumps’ Author R.L. Stine: ‘The World Has Gotten Scarier’: With a new Disney+ series coming out, the bestselling author of the ‘Goosebumps’ and ‘Fear ...
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Billy Connolly’s wife says comedian has had ‘serious falls’: The much-loved Scottish comic was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 10 years ago
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Munya Chawawa looks back: ‘Bullies shamed me for being proud of my culture – so I’d go home and write raps about the cold, hard streets of Norfolk’
theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/oct/14/munya-chawawa-looks-back-bullies-shamed-me-for-being-proud-of-my-culture-so-id-go-home-and-write-raps-about-the-cold-hard-streets-of-norfolk
On This Day, Oct. 2: 'Peanuts' published for first time - UPI.com: On Oct. 2, 1950, the "Peanuts" comic strip by Charles M ...
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Kyle Brown, who chronicled his fight with ALS on Utah radio, dies at 53: Kyle Brown, aka "Our Son Kyle," who delivered comic accounts of his life on ...
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Kyle Brown, who chronicled his fight with ALS on Utah radio, dies at 53: Kyle Brown, aka "Our Son Kyle," who delivered comic accounts of his life on ...
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EXCLUSIVE: Archie Reveals a First Look at the Toybox of Terror: Get a jump start on Archie's Month of Mayhem with this this CBR exclusive first look at Fear ...
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The many deaths of Barry Hilton: …and how his mentoring of amateur comic Rory Petzer aims to ensure quality comedy in a tough industry
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Cut the noise and other (not Q) tips for protecting your hearing: A cartoon guide
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Watch Brave Beagle Working Up the Courage To Face 'Nemesis' on Walk: Gappie the beagle's owner praised his "heroic" reaction, even if things didn't go quite to ...
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BREAKING: Paul Reubens, the comic actor behind the zany Pee-wee Herman character, dies of cancer at age 70. Show more
Quick Glance: Paul Reubens and Pee-wee Herman: Critic's Acknowledgment
- Reubens and Pee-wee Herman defiantly challenged categorization.
- Pee-wee Herman embodies both the essence itself and the commentary on the essence, elegantly wrapped.
Punisher Co-Creator Gerry Conway Reveals Triumph Over Cancer Diagnosis: Legendary comic book writer Gerry Conway has thankfully come out on the other side of ...
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Rare First-Edition X-Men Comic Could Fetch Over $100,000 at Auction: The original issue being offered by Goldin for X-Men's 60th anniversary comes ...
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Seth Rogen reveals why he avoids Marvel and DC projects: It’s a fear of the process
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'Bone' creator cancels book tour after suffering cardiac arrest: Jeff Smith, creator of the comic epic 'Bone,' has canceled his book tour ...
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John Robins: ‘I don’t agree with what I wrote when I wasn’t well … But it’s really funny’
theguardian.com/stage/2023/aug/17/john-robins-comedy-podcast-anxiety
The 25 greatest stand-up comedians of all time: Let's take a look at the 25 greatest stand-up comedians of all time, presented in no particular order ...
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Scottish comic Janey Godley reveals cancer scans come back clear as TV stars congratulate her
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DC Comics Knight Terrors Is Forcing Tim Drake To Relive His Father's Death In Identity Crisis
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"For the longest time, I was actually just saying ‘yes’ to whatever I got. I’m happy that I did not try and manipulate my choices; I just went with the ... Show more
Janey Godley has shared a positive update with fans about her cancer journey, adding that she celebrated the news with a glass of champagne. i.stv.tv/43rxkng
Finding comic relief - Jess Karamjeet : Jess Karamjeet talks to Kadambari Raghukumar on finding comedy through her time in New Zealand.
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The Chase star Paul Sinha reveals impact of Parkinson's battle as he prepares for Edinburgh Festival show
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Club Zero, the Black Comedy About a Teen Cult Who Don’t Eat: Jessica Hausner’s new film Club Zero – which premiered at Cannes yesterday – is a darkly comic take ...
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ITV News reporter Emily Morgan dies aged 45 as colleagues pay tribute: Emily Morgan was the health and science editor at ITV News
independent.co.uk/news/media/emily-morgan-death-itv-news-b2347112.html
"In 'The Flash,' Ezra Miller is insouciant, irritated, irascible and irresistible, like Andy Cohen on a bender of high anxiety ... Show more
Quick Glance: The Flash: A Tribute to the Snyderverse and Beyond
- Supergirl and Barry Allen, both in the Flash costume, stand on a battlefield surrounded by Kryptonian soldiers in the film The F
- The filmmakers go beyond limits like Barry, almost losing control in a confusing mix of meta-commentary and tributes, exploring the history of DC film adaptations and the ending Snyderverse.
- A GIF with a slow zoom in on Michael Keaton in the Batman suit, standing at a railing in the Batcave with a halo of fluorescent lights above him in The F
- Muschietti treats Barry's emotional development as less central to The Flash, but more as a framework from which Barry grows and hopes the audience finds it worthwhile.
World premiere of bestselling author Kate Mosse's The Ship of The Dead 'motion comic' is coming to Ports Fest
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Help! I’m Terrified My Professional Nemesis Is About to Steal My Promotion.: I’ve tried to distance myself from him for years—now what?
slate.com/human-interest/2023/06/dear-prudence-promotion-nemesis.html
Does Disney+ 'Stan Lee' documentary give Jack Kirby his due?: The son of comic book artist Jack Kirby is blasting Disney+ film "Stan Lee" for glossing over his ...
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After his son survived Parkland shooting, dad creates comic book that illustrates realities of PTSD
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After his son survived Parkland shooting, dad creates comic book that illustrates realities of PTSD
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Stories of our times: What to expect from the Covid inquiry: It’s already been the subject of controversy – causing a row over access to Boris Johnson’s WhatsApp ...
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Dragon Age writer’s musical RPG Stray Gods has an August release date: The lead writer of Dragon Age is back with a musical RPG coming to PC this summer.
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Joaquin Phoenix Once Felt That Marvel Movies Kept the Film Industry Going: Although Joaquin Phoenix rejected certain roles in Marvel movies, he was adamant that ...
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2021 Dodge Durango Hellcat Owners Are Not Happy There’s a 2023 Version: Owners who paid big money to get what they thought was a one-year-only limited model are ...
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Heckler 'side-swiped' comedian on-stage and broke his leg in vicious attack: Billingham dad Simon Cain was left 'crying in pain' and scared to get back ...
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Pierre Palmade: French comic faces charges over drug-fuelled crash: Pierre Palmade faces charges after a head-on collision led to a woman losing her unborn baby.
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David Dastmalchian on advocating for mental health and kicking monster butt with ‘Count Crowley’ Volume 2
oregonlive.com/books/2023/03/david-dastmalchian-on-advocating-for-mental-health-and-kicking-monster-butt-with-count-crowley.html
Review | XIII (2022 PC Remake) - 8Bit/Digi: The 2022 XIII remake is a second chance that successfully honors the legacy of the beloved cult classic.
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The economics of censoring Roald Dahl | Mint: Netflix, Disney and others have tried to rework classic works and comic books to make them politically correct for ...
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DC Brings Back a Tragic Superman Foe - Doombreaker: Action Comics #1052 brings back one of Superman's most powerful villains - and highlights the tragedy ...
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Comedian Cameron Esposito’s New Standup Material Is unlike Anything She’s Done Before
thestranger.com/comedy/2023/02/27/78875990/all-i-have-to-give-the-world-is-me
Janey Godley in tears on Lorraine Kelly as comic confirms cancer 'incurable': Janey, 62, was in tears as she told the ITV host she is determined to keep fighting ...
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Property tax, water rationing and visa tips: 6 essential articles for life in France
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Let the Wrong One In: Brides of Dracula reinvented as a Dublin hen party? It’s close to irresistible
irishtimes.com/culture/film/review/2023/01/20/let-the-wrong-one-in-brides-of-dracula-reinvented-as-a-dublin-hen-party-its-close-to-irresistible/
Cancer survivor thanks comic Ed Byrne for 'life saving' joke: Jackie Kaines Lang went to the doctors the day after seeing Ed Byrne's routine about diarrhoea.
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Footballers, principals and artists among those in New Year Honours list: Footballer Andy Robertson and Beano illustrator David Sutherland are among those to ...
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Comic book author Stan Lee would have turned 100 today. The writer behind the beloved superheroes Spider Man, the X-Men, Iron Man and the Hulk ... Show more
Iron Man Just Blew His Fortune Recreating His Biggest Civil War Mistake: Iron Man's new series begins with a massive mistake by Tony Stark - one he's ...
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7 unsettling yet immensely engaging movies about Stockholm Syndrome that will boggle your mind
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Bob Mortimer confessed he's not very well after health scare: Gone Fishing star and comic Bob Mortimer needed triple heart bypass surgery in 2015
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