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11+ hour, 15+ min ago   (596+ words) A venue has admitted discriminating against a Jewish comedian by cancelling his show at the Edinburgh Fringe. Philip Simon, a stand-up comic, had been due to perform a solo show called Shall I Compere Thee In A Funny Way at…...

37+ min ago   (482+ words) Today commemorates the 47th anniversary of the American theatrical debut of Monty Python’s Life of Brian, the brilliantly irreverent comedy directed by Terry Jones that first reached U.S. screens on August 17, 1979. Featuring the legendary Monty Python ensemble – Graham Chapman, Michael Palin,…...

3+ hour, 38+ min ago   (983+ words) ‘No, thank you for talking to me,’ says a beaming Phil Ellis. It’s impossible not to match Phil’s bounce in our interview, with his contagious grins and chortles. This energy – not to mention his natural funny bones – is what’s sailed…...

9+ hour, 38+ min ago   (194+ words) Caitríona Balfe will be stepping into the world of Disney's Tangled as Queen Arianna in the upcoming live-action remake. The Outlander star has joined the cast as Rapunzel's mother, adding another major name to the highly anticipated adaptation. Disney confirmed…...

2+ hour, 12+ min ago   (129+ words) EDINBURGH'S Summer Sessions 2026 – one of the showpiece events in Edinburgh's concert calendar – will kick off this week....

2+ hour, 15+ min ago   (199+ words) James Austin Johnson is going from Studio 8H to the stand-up stage. The “Saturday Night Live” star, who is best known for portraying Donald Trump on the sketch comedy series, will release his debut comedy special “He’ll Yeah” on Aug. 31. The…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (327+ words) Our EIFF must-watches, from dreamy coming-of-age films to bruising dementia dramas via a Victoria-era found-footage horror and Sean Connery kicking ass. Ten films to see at Edinburgh Film Festival 2026 We suggest ten must-see films at the Edinburgh International Film Festival,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (832+ words) No matter which way you look at it, the optics of Edinburgh losing its long-running TV Festival are pretty grim. After years of warnings over the soaring costs of staying in the city in August, the event’s relocation to Greater…...

2+ hour, 25+ min ago   (352+ words) The comedian’s current deal expires in December as questions mount about what comes next Paramount wants Jon Stewart back at Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” beyond the end of his current contract, a company insider told TheWrap, as questions emerge…...

3+ hour, 21+ min ago   (31+ words) An Edinburgh venue admits it unlawfully discriminated against Jewish comedian Philip Simon after cancelling his Fringe show over his views on Israel and Gaza. Scottish venue admits discriminating against Jewish comedian...