Jim Abrahams, spoof-comedy great behind 'Airplane!' and 'Naked Gun' films, dies at 80
Jim Abrahams, who along with Jerry and David Zucker made up the filmmaking trio behind the spoof comedies 'Airplane!' and 'Naked Gun,' has died at…
Jimmy Kimmel roasts Elon Musk. Trump makes absurd Cabinet choices.
Has your news media moratorium lifted yet? I suppose that’s a moot question since you’re reading this. Let me take this moment to thank you…
Adam Brody and Kristen Bell on playing lovers in ‘Nobody Wants This’
Kristen Bell and Adam Brody are lounging in a dining booth of a restaurant, nearly swallowed up by an array of oversized pillows, contemplating the…
Roy Wood Jr. wants to fill comedy void with ‘Have I Got News for You’
When Roy Wood Jr. played sports in high school, he spent a lot of time warming the bench — an experience that primed him for…
Review: ‘Tartuffe: Born Again’ in American South kicks up its heels
I’ll confess that it took me a moment to realize that “Tartuffe: Born Again,” one of the offerings in Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum’s 2024 repertory…
For ‘Fantasmas’ star Martine, Vanesja is one part of her persona
In a show that boasts appearances by the likes of Emma Stone, Bowen Yang, Amy Sedaris and Aidy Bryant, Julio Torres’ “Fantasmas” may well make…
Dolly Parton pays tribute to ‘dear friend’ Dabney Coleman
Dolly Parton is mourning her co-star and longtime friend Dabney Coleman. “Dabney was a great actor and became a dear friend,” the country music star…
Kevin Hart receives Mark Twain Prize for American humor
WASHINGTON — Kevin Hart wiped away tears on stage as he looked up from the bronze bust on a pedestal to the trio of comedy legends…
Aaron Donald explains why he decided to retire from Rams
Aaron Donald was satisfied with what he achieved during his 10-year Rams career, but he was burned out and ready to move on. That’s what…
‘Big Data’ downloads humor and humanity in a play about tech
Full disclosure: I used numerous technological devices to build this newsletter spotlighting a new play about our use of technological devices. I’m entertainment reporter Ashley…
Man eating lunch at desk to show off
A COLLEAGUE is eating lunch at his desk for the sole purpose of making everyone he works with look bad, he has confirmed. Anthony, not…
Canadian colleague has patronising anecdotes about how cold it gets back home
A CANADIAN co-worker has been sharing annoying stories about how much colder it is in his home country. Large, upbeat colleague Craig, not his real name,…