United Kingdom

Lawn motorists cutting corners in quirky British race

The 2019 British Lawnmower Racing Championships - perhaps the greatest show on turf - got underway in West Sussex, England on Saturday.

06/05/2019

United Kingdom

Tributes paid to veteran comedian who died on stage during gig

Ian Cognito was performing at the Atic bar in Bicester, England, when he sat down on a stool and remained quiet for several minutes.

13/04/2019

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Hungarians let off steam in 'silly walk' parade

Hundreds of Hungarians marched through central Budapest in a "silly walk" parade on Monday (April 1), copying flamboyant moves from British comedy group Monty Python's famous television sketch to mark April Fools' Day.

02/04/2019

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Contestants mimic cranes at Japan winter festival

Contestants have mimicked cranes for a winter festival in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido.

11/02/2019

World News

Euroviews. Why late-night comedians became some of 2018's best political analysts

Comedian Stephen Colbert and company did an excellent job of putting election night in perspective.

08/11/2018

Cinema

"Another fine mess!": 'Stan and Ollie' movie pays homage to comedy double act

The movie had its world premiere in London, closing the London Film Festival. Critics have been raving about Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly's performances.

27/10/2018

Sport

Shambolic mismatch as Tyson Fury returns to the ring

Boos erupted and beer glasses flew after Fury's outclassed opponent quit at the end of the fourth round.

10/06/2018

Cult

King of Comedy's items to go on auction in Las Vegas

Items of the late US comedian Jerry Lewis will go under the hammer next month

22/05/2018

United Kingdom

Court fines Scottish man over 'grossly offensive' Nazi dog video

A Scottish man has been fined £800 after he trained a dog to perform Nazi salutes and react positively to anti-Jewish commands in a video that went viral.

24/04/2018

Spain

Madrid local calls police on Puigdemont look-alike comedian

Spanish comedian Joaquin Reyes thought it was all fun and games when he was shooting for TV in a park outside of Madrid dressed as exiled Catalan president Carles Puigdemont. But his apparent likeness had one local soon call police.

23/02/2018

United Kingdom

"The Death of Stalin" takes light-hearted look at the fall of the dictator

Amando Iannucci loves political comedy, and with "The Death of Stalin" he turns his eye on the Soviet Union, after lampooning London and Washington in previous outings.

18/10/2017

Cinema

McDonagh closes London Film Festival with revenge comedy

"Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" sees Oscar-tipped performance from Frances McDormand.

16/10/2017

USA

Ig Nobel prize for liquid cat research

Ig Nobel spoof awards have been held in the US recognising

15/09/2017

United Kingdom

Scotland's former leader shows off his comic timing at Edinburgh

Scotland's former leader Alex Salmond gets good notices after his first night of comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe

14/08/2017

Cinema

On the road to find action-comedy hero Bud Spencer

Documentary explores life of actor Bud Spencer, with two fans attempting to meet him in person

27/07/2017

Cinema

Scarlett Johansson and the dead male stripper

17/06/2017

Italy

Italy's comic actor Toto honoured 50 years after his death

Italy’s one-time favourite comic actor is being honoured on the 50th anniversary of his death.

15/04/2017

USA

King of the insult Don Rickles dies aged 90

The comedian and actor known for his witty insults passed away in Los Angeles.

06/04/2017

Cinema

Renton,Spud, Sick Boy and Begbie have returned in the movie 'T2 Trainspotting'

Twenty years have passed.

01/02/2017

Cinema

Mexican film "Un padre no tan padre" sparks actors opinions on the proposed wall across US border

The Mexican film “Un padre no tan padre” is a comedy and very funny but it is also something of a rarity.

27/01/2017