Eddie Murphy reiterates his plan to return to stand-up comedy once the COVID-19 pandemic is over

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

Ex Corrie star Katie McGlynn laments picking ‘ worse time’ to be killed off in stand-up routine 

Ex Corrie star Katie McGlynn laments picking ‘the worse time to be killed off’ and says she ‘might not work again’… as she gives stand up comedy a try By Bryony Jewell For Mailonline Published: 01:30 GMT, 23 February 2021 | Updated: 01:30 GMT, 23 February 2021 Katie McGlynn has lamented picking ‘the worse time’ … Read more

Billy Connolly doesn’t ‘think as sharply’ as he needs to for stand-up due to Parkinson’s

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

Jeremy Piven, 55, shows off toned physique after headlining cancer charity event with stand-up act

Jeremy Piven, 55, shows off toned physique while out and about… one day after headlining cancer charity event with his stand-up act By Kevin Kayhart For Dailymail.com Published: 01:41 GMT, 21 November 2020 | Updated: 01:41 GMT, 21 November 2020 Jeremy Piven is best known for his scene-stealing performances as Ari Gold during his eight … Read more

Sir Billy Connolly, 77, set to say goodbye to his stand-up career in ITV special

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 to take part in stand-up fundraiser for veterans alongside Bruce Springsteen

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

Wil Anderson admits he made a ‘mistake’ quitting Triple M to focus on stand-up comedy

‘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

Seal hitches a ride on stand-up paddle board at Dorset beach

The seal of friendship! Adorable seal affectionately known as Sammy by locals hitches a ride on a stand up paddle board at a Dorset beach By Joseph Laws For Mailonline Published: 19:50 BST, 13 August 2020 | Updated: 22:05 BST, 13 August 2020 A seal has been pictured taking a ride with paddle boarders on … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Anti-mask protesters StandUp X accost shoppers

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