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17+ min ago (663+ words) Eddie Murphy has allegedly reignited his long-running feud with Bill Cosby after delivering a sharp, scandal-laden joke about Cosby's drug-rape allegations during a private stand-up set in Los Angeles, according to a RadarOnline report. The gag, described by insiders as 'foul' and deliberately provocative, has reportedly left the 88-year-old former sitcom icon 'seething.' Murphy's unfiltered jab has thrust Cosby's criminal past back into the spotlight, intensifying debate about whether comedians should confront " or avoid " one of Hollywood's darkest chapters. Murphy, known for fearless comedy, reportedly delivered the gag during a private Los Angeles set. Sources told RadarOnline that the joke was 'foul' but deliberate, designed to remind audiences of Cosby's downfall. The remark drew laughter, but word quickly spread, prompting outrage from Cosby's representatives. 'Cosby will be seething when he learns Eddie has used a gag to reignite their feud,…...

44+ min ago (670+ words) We've all seen AI write a limerick or a dad joke that's" passable. But a new academic study just burst that bubble. It turns out that while large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Google's Gemini are great at mimicking the structure of a joke, they generally have no idea why it's funny " especially when it comes to puns. The paper, cleverly titled "Pun Unintended: LLMs and the Illusion of Humor Understanding," took a hard look at how these bots handle wordplay. The verdict? They are faking it. The study found that while AI can easily spit out a punchline it has seen before, it completely falls apart when trying to understand the subtle, double-layered meanings that make a pun actually land. AI isn't as humorous as it pretends to be Here is the thing about puns: they rely on…...

45+ min ago (189+ words) Turkish auteur Nuri Bilge Ceylan has responded to criticism regarding his participation in Iran's government-run Fajr Film Festival, saying that it should not be considered a show of support for the Iranian regime. Bilge Ceylan, winner of'the Cannes Palme d'Or in 2014 for "Winter Sleep" among many other accolades, came under fire earlier this week from the Iranian Independent Filmmakers Association (IIFMA)'which, in an open letter, asked the prominent director to reconsider his participation in the fest in Iran's southwestern city of Shiraz. Celyan is set to preside over the festival's jury. IIFMA " which is headed by Dubai-based dissident Iranian producer Kaveh Farnam " claimed Bilge Ceylan's participation "effectively strengthens the images the government seeks to present of the country's cultural situation " images that do not align with the actual experiences of those facing censorship, repression and constraint." The IIFMA open…...

46+ min ago (480+ words) Save on 70+ shows See The Phantom of the Opera at His Majesty's Theatre. Journey through ABBA's iconic songs. Best shows to see in London in December 2025. Discover five-star West End shows to see in London. Give the gift of London's finest theatre. Read our review of Lovers Actually, written by Neil Hurst and Jodie Prenger, now in performances at The Other Palace to 4 January 2026. Can it really be 22 years since Love Actually cast Hugh Grant as a lovesick prime minister in pursuit of Martine McCutcheon, and Emma Thompson had us weeping in sympathy with her dastardly treatment at the hands of Alan Rickman? These scenarios exist in addition to a half-dozen or more others that are scattered across a famously starry cast. Sumpton also pops up now and again as a deliberately badly wigged Donald Trump, who is seen arriving…...

1+ hour, 15+ min ago (111+ words) Holly Bishop | Thursday 27 November 2025 12:27 GMT Peter Kay has announced he will be donating all of the profits from his upcoming tour to 12 charities, in a rare live TV appearance. The comedian, 52, is set to embark on his final leg of his Better Late Than Never tour, with new dates added from March to August next year. Appearing on The One Show on Wednesday (26 November), the 52-year-old revealed proceeds from the shows will be distributed between a dozen cancer charities. "Unfortunately, everybody knows someone who's been affected on that list [of 12 charities], and I just hope people support it," he said....

1+ hour, 19+ min ago (730+ words) It came after he had to postpone two stage shows last month due to his health PETER Kay made a rare TV appearance to reveal just when his long-running tour will wrap " before he disclosed ALL proceeds from the final dates would be donated to charity. The kind-hearted Phoenix Nights star, 52, was all smiles as he chatted on BBC series The One Show, wearing a black polo shirt and matching blazer jacket. The Bolton-born stand up " who recently postponed two shows after having surgery for kidney stones " was on the programme alongside Hollywood stars Rebel Wilson and Kiefer Sutherland. Speaking to The One Show anchors Vernon Kay and Lauren Laverne, he confirmed when his Better Late Than Never Again tour would end. Peter said: "It's finishing next year, and I am announcing the last lot of shows, but all the…...

1+ hour, 41+ min ago (274+ words) A work-in-progress performance of'Babyface " The Fierce Wrestling Musical'will be presented in February 2026. Written by Seiriol Davies (How to Win Against History), the cast will include an array of musical theatre performers and professional wrestlers. Described as a "rags-to-spandex story," it follows queer best friends Gruff and Rezi from Rhyl as they climb the ranks of wrestling. The comedy will feature professional wrestling in a real ring. First seen in Birmingham as part of BEAM2025, the piece has been in development for three years. This performance will be'presented by Jafar Iqbal and PW Productions as part of Storyhouse Queer festival on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, and marks the first time audiences can buy a ticket to see it. The producers said: "We could not be more excited to bring this fabulous fever dream of a show to audiences in Chester. We look forward to…...

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1+ hour, 49+ min ago (453+ words) The Monty Python alumna shared a series of comments on X that were critical of the Jewish state, including the claim that it "controls global finance" Actor John Cleese has pledged to perform in Israel free of charge after apologising for a series of anti-Israel'X posts. The Monty Python alumna had his upcoming tour in Israel, which was due to take place in December, cancelled following the outcry at posts he re-shared on social media, including one claiming that Israel "controls global finance" and another containing fabricated quotes attributed to Israeli officials. "I don"t understand the internet," he went on. "People create things and don"t care that they can be disproved." In one of the posts, Cleese wrote "unbelievable" above a tweet he reposted of a fake quote attributed to the former Israeli ambassador to the UK, Tzipi…...

2+ hour, 41+ min ago (251+ words) MJR Southgate Movies are featuring this year an assortment of familiar holiday films (including "White Christmas" and "It's a Wonderful Life"). The features are an annual MJR tradition. But as in past years, the movies don't include any versions of" "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. But the Carol movies, centered on the conversion of elderly miser Ebenezer Scrooge, are certain to make it to television and are easy to attain on DVD. Question: Which version is the best? It's a matter of taste and to a lesser extent the age of the viewer (as the Carol movies date from 1935 to 2009). My favorite of the six major Carol films is the 1951 movie starring Alistair Sim, which happens to be the most critically acclaimed. It's not entirely consistent with the written tale. But it very much captures the spirit intended by Dickens…...