Modern Family star Eric Stonestreet has weighed in on rumours he's dating actress Charlize Theron, and a rep says he's only met the star twice.

He stepped down from stand-up for 10 years and headed to television land but now former Jonathan Creek star Alan Davies is heading back to the live stage - and this time it's personal, he tells Greg Dixon.

"New Zealand always looks beautiful in the movies, and when I meet people from there, I kinda like 'em," says Russell Brand.

I've even had meetings about meetings in Los Angeles, writes Rhys Darby.

Carroll du Chateau talks to TV comic Urzila Carlson about IQ tests, giraffes in her swimming pool and why she can’t afford to lose weight.

Scott Kara talks to comic multi-instrumentalist Bill Bailey about coping with the horn versions of heavy metal and what to expect from his upcoming tour Downunder.

Flight of the Conchords return next month with the biggest NZ tour by a local act, ever. Jemaine Clement tells Scott Kara how the duo have survived and thrived post the US TV show and his badass role in the latest Men in Black.

With his new show, Lenny Henry finally gets what he always wanted - a life in music. He talks to Scott Kara.

Danielle Wright introduces three boys to stand-up and finds them as funny as the comedians.

The New Zealand International Comedy Festival begins this weekend bringing local and international comic heroes to our stages. Here, Janey Godley talks about her forthcoming shows.

Mess with Russell Brand during one of his stand-up comedy shows, and prepare for the consequences.

Comedian James Elliott knows what it is like to die to die on stage.