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James Burrows, prolific innovator in US TV comedies, dead at 85
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (292+ words) HOLLYWOOD - US director and television creator James Burrows, who worked behind the scenes on "Friends," "Cheers," "Taxi," and many other beloved comedies, has died, People magazine reported on Friday. He was 85. "We celebrate the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of…...
e NCA News Bite | Sibanyoni case, Mossel Bay violence and Cape Town Funny Fest | 02 June 2026
2+ week, 3+ day ago (191+ words) It's Tuesday, 2 June, and this is "News Bite" with Marcelle Gordon. At the Madlanga Commission, a coffee machine has become part of emotional testimony from "KZN Hawks investigator Karl Sander, "who says he believes he was targeted for his work…...
'Hacks' has 'perfect' ending after 5 seasons, says star Smart
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (346+ words) LOS ANGELES - When the creators of the hit series "Hacks" explained their planned ending to star Jean Smart, the actress had her doubts, but she trusted the team's vision." "I didn't really have an idea of how it would end....
Finding light in the dark: How theatre brings stories to life
3+ mon, 4+ hour ago (393+ words) JOHANNESBURG " Imagine stepping into a theatre. The lights dim. The chatter fades. In that moment, you are not just a spectator -- you are part of something alive, a story unfolding right before your eyes. At Joburg Theatre, this is where stories…...
Funny old world: the week's offbeat news
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (411+ words) - From predator to plate - Bear is back on the menu in country inns cooked on a stone slate or in a hot pot with vegetables, as culls are stepped up after 13 people were killed in maulings this year, twice the…...