Comedy & Entertainment
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Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger
The merger of two of Hollywood's biggest movie studios comes after months of legal disputes and concern over competition.
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From competing for food to a gold medal: the stories behind India’s Asian Games winners
The country’s 85-medal haul included athletes who trained with limited money and borrowed equipment. Plus, the Mumbai performer turning everyday absurdities into comedy
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Russell Brand back in court ahead of rape and sexual assault trial
The comedian and actor faces a two-day hearing
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Megyn Kelly attacks Cornell Jane Doe’s rape allegations – and targets her looks
‘She’s probably thrilled to be so admired because she clearly didn’t grow up the incredibly beautiful one’
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Katie Price to be handcuffed to Suella Braverman in 'fun' new Channel 4 show
Channel 4's new series Celebrity Handcuffed will see celebrities handcuffed 24/7 to others and viewers can expect episodes to be "full of surprises".
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The Conservative Party needs to be serious about net zero - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Dr Andrew Blewett, Exeter.
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Night of poetry, music and comedy heading to York Theatre Royal
The Say Owt Showcase is heading to York Theatre Royal on October 23.
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Night of poetry, music and comedy heading to York Theatre Royal
The Say Owt Showcase is heading to York Theatre Royal on October 23.
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Dinnerladies stage show coming to York with Les Dennis and Sue Cleaver
A new stage adaptation of the classic sitcom Dinnerladies is heading to the Grand Opera House York.
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Elon Musk’s Exes Are the Most Damning Part of a Massive New Documentary
Interviews with Justine Wilson and Ashley St. Clair in the nearly four-hour-long “Musk” paint the world’s richest man as capricious and cruel even toward those closest to him.
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Inside the derelict church where a globally famous comedian was baptised twice
Amid the upturned tables and the boxes covered in bird poo, surrounded by scorched mattresses, burned tyres, blackened pews and melted children’s plastic toys, there is a font.
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Moment Arizona cops shove a college cheerleader to the ground to arrest her
Eryn Bonner, a senior at Arizona State University, was left with bruises on her face, a photo shared by her lawyer showed
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Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 11-17 include Cardi B and Dominic West
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Oct. 11-17 include rapper Cardi B, “The X-Files” creator Chris Carter and “The Wire” actor Dominic West
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North Yorkshire wildlife artist to feature on popular TV programme
A North Yorkshire wildlife artist is to appear on a popular television show this week.
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Mr Bean legend from County Durham makes major comeback 40 years since last show
County Durham-born Mr Bean star Rowan Atkinson is returning to West End comedy with a new show featuring famous characters and sketches.
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Gillian Anderson responds to backlash after telling ‘distracting’ fans to stop sitting in front row
The actor, who is performing on the West End, was filmed telling theatre fans ‘you can’t come 20 times and sit in the front row, it’ll drive me mad’
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Residents baffled as bizarre celebrity graffiti returns with even stranger messages
Wayne Rooney, Sharon Osbourne and Bonnie Langford are among the celebrities targeted in the latest bizarre graffiti.
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Newscast - Are The Public Ready To Vote Tory Again? - BBC Sounds
We look at whether Kemi Badenoch could lead a Conservative comeback.
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In pictures - Daleks, Doctors and dazzling costumes take over Darlington Comic Con
Fans in eye-catching costumes flocked to a Darlington's Hopetown for a Comic Con packed with sci-fi, comic-book and television characters.
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The Celebrity Traitors connections that might surprise you, from Jerry Hall and Richard E Grant to Rob and Romesh
Lots of the stars have worked together, some are good friends - and that can impact the show's dynamics.
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Kevin Hollinrake interview: Andy Burnham 'kicking can down the road'
The Thirsk and Malton MP spoke to The Yorkshire Post ahead of the Conservative Party Conference this weekend.
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Comedy legend Julian Clary bringing brand-new UK tour to York
Julian Clary's Fully Dilated will be showing at the Grand Opera House in York in May.
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Comedy legend Julian Clary bringing brand-new UK tour to York
Julian Clary's Fully Dilated will be showing at the Grand Opera House in York in May.
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28 pictures as Houghton Feast gets underway as crowds fill the town
Crowds have gathered in Houghton-le-Spring as the annual feast gets underway with colour, music and family entertainment.
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Spoilers: Is social media ruining gig surprises?
Big moments from headline acts are shared online long before many fans see their favourite artists.
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North East broadcaster Jeff Stelling to take on epic Celebrity Race with his son Matt
Hartlepool's Jeff Stelling will swap football scores for a 7,500km adventure alongside his son Matt in Celebrity Race Across The World.
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How to watch The Reluctant Vampire online for free
Tom Davis, Sian Clifford, Joe Wilkinson, and Bill Bailey star in this spooky comedy series
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Election Deniers Think the GOP’s Terrible Midterm Polling Is a ‘Psyop’
Dozens and dozens of high profile MAGA influencers and pundits have weighed in. “The laughable fake polls are rolling out,” Catturd posted on X.
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Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant empire toasts Netflix series for record year
The celebrity chef’s business has 102 restaurants around the world, including 34 in the UK.
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Coming to Harrogate - Top comedians Richard Ayoade, Maisie Adam, Harry Enfield and Alexei Sayle
The annual Harrogate Comedy Festival is back and it starts this week.
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How to watch Mayday for free – stream viral Flydubai episode of the air disasters TV show from anywhere
Mayday is going viral again in the wake of the FlyDubai air incident
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Latest Celebrity Traitors updates including start date, lineup and new twists
There are 21 famous faces heading to Scotland's Ardross Castle for the new series of Celebrity Traitors.
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Celebrity Traitors: Chaos, coffins and ‘Claudiapatra’ steal the show
There is paranoia, confusion and a battle to survive among the celebrities as they fight for survival.
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Celebrity Traitors series two kicks off with a wild curveball
The BBC's Noor Nanji on the gameshow's new twist and a traitor's shocking admission.
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Bill Nighy named best host at British Podcast Awards
The actor has become an agony uncle in what award organisers called an "irresistibly endearing series".
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Tim Heidecker Is Bringing His Joe Rogan Parody Show to The Onion
Five years after the comedian went viral with a 12-hour blabberthon mocking the king of bro podcasting, he’s back in character to shill a supplement called “Crab Salts.”
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Invitation to 'get ready to sizzle and giggle' at Burlesque Bonanza charity event in Harrogate
A glamorous Burlesque Bonanza event for charity is to be held in Harrogate this week with the calling card of “bonkers but make it sexy”.
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There's a sneaky way to watch The Celebrity Traitors Series 2 for free
BBC iPlayer is streaming season 2 for free – here's how to swoop in and watch The Celebrity Traitors at no cost
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Video. Bradley Whitford receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Actor Bradley Whitford received the 2,858th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on 30 September 2026, joined by his wife Amy Landecker and former West Wing co‑stars Dulé Hill and Martin Sheen. Footage shows Whitford posing...
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Esther Rantzen surprises Nicholas Winton with children he saved
One of her most memorable career moments came during one particular episode in 1988 - the footage of which has gone viral several times over in recent years.
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How to watch The Celebrity Traitors 2026 – free streams from anywhere, watch episode 1
Celebrity Traitors returns with a murderously good cast and a £100K cash prize
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Andy Burnham crying about his dad was exactly what men need to see
From Gazza’s tears at Italia 90 to the prime minister’s emotional tribute to his late father at this week’s Labour conference, are we finally allowing men to be vulnerable and see that as a strength, asks Josh Burt
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Celebrity Traitors: What you need to know ahead of the first show
Maya Jama, Michael Sheen and Bella Ramsey are among this year's celebrities taking part in the show.
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Your essential going out guide to the best events coming up this weekend and in October 2026
If you are planning to go out this weekend in the Harrogate district – or in the next month or so – here are the shows, gigs and comedy not to miss:
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Tom Gauld on an audience with the great theoretical scientist
Tom Gauld's weekly cartoon
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Trump mocked for embarrassing spelling error on ‘super intelligence’ pact
‘That’s absurd no one caught that typo,’ wrote one critic, while another added: ‘If this is Super Intelligence, I'll pass’
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Senator behind viral Jack Smith got blunder doubles down when confronted over error
One stunned senator’s reaction during the failed gotcha led one social media user to quip that her ‘soul had left her body’
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Doctor Who star Samuel Anderson to headline North East comic convention
Doctor Who star Samuel Anderson headlines Teesside Unleashed Comic-Con in Middlesbrough, with cosplay, gaming and celebrity guests.
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From Teesside to Hogwarts - The town that shaped 'clever and funny' Harry Potter star
From Thornaby to Hogwarts, discover the life and career of Richard Griffiths, the acclaimed actor behind Harry Potter's Uncle Vernon Dursley.
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Popular North Yorkshire actor confirmed as host of prime time show
A POPULAR North Yorkshire actor has been confirmed as one of the hosts of a prime-time television programme.