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24+ min ago (812+ words) Rob Reiner, the son of a comedy giant who became one himself as one of the preeminent filmmakers of his generation with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally " and "This Is Spinal Tap," has died. He was 78. Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found fatally stabbed Sunday ["] Rob Reiner, son of a comedy giant who became one in turn, dies at 78 Rob Reiner, the son of a comedy giant who became one himself as one of the preeminent filmmakers of his generation with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally " and "This Is Spinal Tap," has died. He was 78. Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found fatally stabbed Sunday at their home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Police Department on Monday arrested the Reiners…...

1+ hour, 7+ min ago (506+ words) Rowan Atkinson has spent more than three decades delivering some of the most iconic comedy characters ever created, but it turns out one of his biggest wasn't exactly built to be lovable. While celebrating his Netflix series Man Vs Baby at a special screening in London, the actor opened up about his complicated feelings toward Mr. Bean, and he didn't hold back his feelings. Atkinson has massive global recognition because of Mr. Bean, which I think is a hilarious character! Yet he was very clear about how he views the character on a personal level. He said, "I dislike Mr. Bean as a person, I certainly would never like to have dinner with him." He followed that up by acknowledging that audiences adore Bean's strange charm, though even he sees the appeal. "But at the same time, I like him…...

1+ hour, 16+ min ago (702+ words) Rowan Atkinson, whose new miniseries Man vs. Baby was recently released on Netflix, is perhaps best known for playing the Rowan Atkinson, whose new miniseries Man vs. Baby was recently released on Netflix, is perhaps best known for playing the accident-prone Mr. Bean. The mischievous and incompetent Mr. Bean could never seem to avoid getting himself into trouble and causing chaos everywhere he went. You have to assume that if Atkinson were anything like that character in real life, you'd have heard about it by now. However, there was at least one instance where the comedian found himself in a crazy situation that sounds like the premise of a Mr. Bean sketch. Thankfully for him and his family, he's not the bumbling maniac that he played on screen, and he was able to prevent an actual disaster from occurring. In…...

1+ hour, 25+ min ago (670+ words) Comedian Jimmy Carr has defended his performance at a controversial gig in Saudi Arabia and said people should "give up" on the idea that the Middle East is the same as Western Europe. The 53-year old, known for his stand-up routines and hosting roles on shows such as 8 Out Of 10 Cats, was one of the acts who performed at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in October. He was among the stars who were criticised for taking part, with concerns over Saudi Arabia's human rights record and Human Rights Watch claiming the festival deflected attention from the government's "brutal repression of free speech and other pervasive human rights violations". Speaking on The Louis Theroux Podcast, Carr spoke about his decision to perform, arguing that people's perceptions of the Middle East should change. He said: "I played it. I loved it. "I think…...

2+ hour, 2+ min ago (809+ words) Jerry Seinfeld'is honoring the late'Rob Reiner after the director and his wife, Michele, were'found stabbed to death'in their Brentwood, Calif., home on Sunday. The comedian, 71, took to'Instagram'on Monday to post a picture of himself with Rob and Rob's late father, Carl Reiner. "Next to Larry David and George Shapiro, Rob Reiner had the biggest influence on my career," Seinfeld explained. David, 78, co-created "Seinfeld" while Shapiro, who died in 2022, was Seinfeld's manager and a producer on the sitcom. But according to Seinfeld: "Our show would have never happened without" Rob. "He saw something no one else could. When nobody at the network liked the early episodes, he saved us from cancellation," continued the actor. "That I was working with Carl Reiner's son, who happened to be one of the kindest people in show business, seemed unreal. I was naive at the…...

3+ hour, 35+ min ago (1684+ words) This Christmas, West End musicals and award-winning comedians are among the shows going on sale in Norwich. Tickets are on sale now for Ambassadors, Corporate Members and Gold Friends'of Norwich Theatres. Best Friends and Friends'can purchase tickets on Wednesday and the general public on Friday. The Bodyguard was last performed in Norwich in 2023 (previous production image) (Image: Paul Coltas) The Bodyguard | June 22 to 27, 2026 " Extra date added The award-winning smash-hit musical The Bodyguard is back for a UK and International Tour throughout 2025. Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge " what they don't expect" is to fall in love. Paint the Stage Presented by Broadland School of Dance | March 22,' 2026 More than 200 students from the age of three upwards will be performing dance routines in…...

4+ hour, 4+ min ago (1875+ words) Let There Be Lights: A Dozen Things to Do for Free in Denver This Week Another year is fading into the ether. It was a big year in the local music scene, which saw the end of the Underground Music Showcase as well as some happier news, such as the opening of the Federal Theatre. And now we're looking forward to 2026and the dozens of stellar concerts that will come with it. See the most-anticipated shows that have been announced so far below: At Westword, we're small and scrappy " and we make the most of every dollar from our supporters. Right now, we're $22,750 away from reaching our December 31 goal of $50,000. If you've ever learned something new, stayed informed, or felt more connected because of Westword, now's the time to give back. Yonder Mountain String BandFriday, January 9, 8 p.m.Cervantes' Masterpiece BallroomNewgrass purveyor Yonder…...

4+ hour, 12+ min ago (426+ words) Sam Kinison's history with substance abuse was no secret. Alcohol and cocaine caused several problems for the comedian throughout his life, and those problems began before he was famous. According to his brother Bill's book Brother Sam: The Short Spectacular Life of Sam Kinison, Sam's addictions got him into some trouble with a couple of [] Sam Kinison's history with substance abuse was no secret. Alcohol and cocaine caused several problems for the comedian throughout his life, and those problems began before he was famous. According to his brother Bill's book Brother Sam: The Short Spectacular Life of Sam Kinison, Sam's addictions got him into some trouble with a couple of mob guys while he was staying in New York early in his career. The two had been giving him cocaine and were insistent on being his managers. Sam played along…...

4+ hour, 16+ min ago (133+ words) Brendan Loper's Daily Cartoon riffs on Donald Trump, the horrible things he says, and his ability to sleep through televised afternoon meetings. More Humor and Cartoons Starter packs for things you will start but never finish. I'm the woman who ruined the workplace. My cat is Gen Z. I, a performatively feminist male, will be touring internationally. Lesser-known celebrity-owned alcohol brands. Enter the Cartoon Caption Contest for a chance to appear in the magazine. More Humor and Cartoons Starter packs for things you will start but never finish. I'm the woman who ruined the workplace. My cat is Gen Z. I, a performatively feminist male, will be touring internationally. Lesser-known celebrity-owned alcohol brands. Enter the Cartoon Caption Contest for a chance to appear in the magazine....

4+ hour, 17+ min ago (706+ words) The beloved visionary behind When Harry Met Sally was found dead with his wife Michele Singer Reiner on Sunday Rob Reiner, the actor and prolific Hollywood director behind classic films like When Harry Met Sally, Spinal Tap, and The Princess Bride, has died at the age of 78. He was found alongside his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, at their Los Angeles home on Sunday, reportedly having been stabbed to death. Like his late father, the comedy writer, actor and director Carl Reiner, the young Reiner was an outspoken political activist and staunch critic of US President Donald Trump; alongside his career in show business he advocated for a variety of progressive causes, including gay marriage, for which he cofounded the marriage equality group American Foundation for Equal Rights in 2009. Robert Reiner was born in the Bronx on March 6, 1947 to entertainer Carl…...