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Emma Thompson hits out at filmmakers for ignoring women over 60
8+ hour, 32+ min ago (171+ words) The Independent Emma Thompson hits out at filmmakers for ignoring women over 60 - Emma Thompson has criticised filmmakers following a study revealing the underrepresentation of women over 60 in cinema. - A campaign by The Age Without Limits found that only five of…...
Marlon Wayans on friendship with Dave Chappelle: "His intention isn't to punch down'
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (469+ words) In recent years, Chappelle has been accused of making transphobic jokes in several stand-up specials Marlon Wayans has opened up about supporting his transgender son while maintaining a close friendship with controversial comedian Dave Chappelle. The Scary Movie star, 53, announced…...
Angourie Rice & Spike Fearn go head-to-head in Finding Emily quiz
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (1066+ words) Angourie Rice and Spike Fearn sit down with The Independent to discuss their new hit romcom, Finding Emily. The film follows a lovestruck musician trying to track down the mysterious girl of his dreams after being given the wrong phone…...
Comic taking Stephen Colbert's slot says he's not "not trying to replace' him
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (598+ words) Byron Allen calls fellow comedian "an American treasure" Byron Allen says he"s "not trying to replace" Stephen Colbert as his comedy show takes over The Late Show slot on CBS. Allen, the comedian and media executive who founded Allen…...
Sophie Thompson reads Wendy Cope's "The Orange' in honour of greengrocers " watch
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (1068+ words) In honour of three independent greengrocers who have "had an extraordinary impact" on her life, the Olivier award-winning actor Sophie Thompson reads Wendy Cope's "The Orange" for "Mr Roberts, Mr Naidu, and Tony's Continental". The short film, directed by Oliver…...
Comedian Kathy Griffin reveals hospitalization after complications from procedure
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (16+ words) Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News....
Stephen Colbert reflects on 33-year The Late Show run in emotional final monologue
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (131+ words) Stephen Colbert has reflected on his 33-year-run as The Late Show host in a sentimental final monologue. Last July, the long-running show was cancelled after Colbert criticised CBS and its parent company, Paramount, over a $16 million settlement with Donald Trump....
James Corden slams "awful" Gavin & Stacey episode from original series
1+ week, 2+ day ago (409+ words) Corden, who played Smithy on the hit series, didn't hold back when it came to the merits of the second episode James Corden offered his unsparing verdict of one particular Gavin & Stacey episode, branding the instalment "awful, and "very, very,…...
SNL UK concludes series with lowest ever audience figures
1+ week, 3+ day ago (494+ words) The comedy sketch show was up against the Eurovision Song Contest for viewers The first season of Saturday Night Live UK drew to a close with its lowest audience numbers of the series as the programme faced tough prime time…...
Bob Odenkirk: "Why do people love me? I'm every bad thing a person can be'
1+ week, 5+ day ago (341+ words) The star of "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" speaks to Louis Chilton about the bombastic violence of his new thriller "Normal", and the unsolvable mystery of his own popularity Directed by Ben Wheatley (Sightseers; Meg 2: The Trench), Normal is…...