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Billionaires and man dildos: Ben Elton on the concept of 'Authentic Stupidity'
Elton makes his long-awaited NZ return in April and May this year.

BBC apologises to staff over Russell Brand sex complaints
The investigation followed claims of sexual offences, which Brand denies.

'Laughter is so important': Dai Henwood on cancer and making people giggle rather than cry
'It’s my funniest show, it’s my most heartfelt show, it’s got a bit of everything.'

Jono Pryor returns to TV with his pants down
'He's a bit of a shambles and it’s like looking in a mirror,' Pryor says of his character.

Karl Puschmann: Rose Matafeo’s ‘unhinged manifesto’ leads Neon’s comedy comeback
The local streamer starts 2025 with new stand-up specials from some of comedy’s top names.

Who will host the 67th Grammy awards following LA wildfires?
The ceremony's host has been confirmed following fears the show would be axed.

‘Wonderful soul’: Whose Line Is It Anyway? star dead at 65
'He had really begun to emerge from his lifelong battle with so many dark demons'.

Golden Globes 2025: Who is controversial host Nikki Glaser?
Both Taylor Swift and Tom Brady have been targets of Glaser's edgy comedy.

'I am living now': Dai Henwood on battling incurable cancer and how he told his kids
'Part memoir, part masterclass in hope.'

Conan O’Brien loses both of his parents in three days
The US comedian and talk show host shares tribute to his parents after his tragic loss.

Luxon's 'I'm wealthy, I'm sorted' leading Quote of the Year votes
The PM's one-liner received the most nominations for the award.

'I need to do this': Rhys Darby's going back to his roots
Darby says people still want to hold 'band meetings' with him.

Former SNL star reveals how much he earned per episode
It might be less than you’d think.

'Need help': Nick Cannon reveals diagnoses
The father of 12 said he'd always felt different and took several tests to learn more.

Who will host the 2025 Oscars? Comedian confirmed to replace Jimmy Kimmel
The 97th Oscars next March will mark the star's first time hosting the show.

Prosecutors asked to consider charging Russell Brand over sexual assault claims
Police launched an investigation into the comedian after allegations surfaced in 2023.

Jerry Seinfeld apologises for controversial comments
'I’m taking that back now, officially.'

Live and Let Dai: ‘Who knows how early we could have got that’
Henwood had to let go of his anger. ‘No one wanted to misdiagnose me’.

Jay Leno jokes about his 'new face' after burn accident: 'I knew if I breathed in I could scorch my lungs'
“So I guess I am officially a two-faced b*****d now.”

Dai Henwood has 'full funeral' for himself
An emotionally-wrought third episode sees comedian learn about letting go in Japan.