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Trevor Noah’s jokes no longer land? X users weigh in

The short video sparked a debate on X with social media users expressing different opinions about his stand-up comedy, with some expressing that Noah was never funny.

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Kamogelo Makhura|Published

From YoTV to Raw Reality: Micaela Tucker Brings Laughter to Life's Awkward Moments

Micaela Tucker’s one-woman show ‘A Doll's Life - Confessions of a Quarter Life Crisis’ is a hilarious and heartfelt exploration of navigating life's most awkward moments.

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‘Not funny, Tiffany!’ Social media users react to Tiffany Haddish’s runway disruption

Popular American celebrity, Tiffany Haddish caused chaos on social media after trying to be funny by walking down on a runway during a Monse fashion show at New York Fashion Week, and disrupting the show itself as well as the models.

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Kamogelo Makhura|Published

No laughing matter as David Kau wants meeting with Minister Gayton McKenzie over comedy sector

The popular South African comedian, David Kau says that he is willing to do whatever is takes to meet with Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie.

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Kamogelo Makhura|Published

Colin Jost to host Pop Culture Jeopardy

Lauren Anderson of Amazon MGM Studios believes Colin is perfectly suited to the role.

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Bang Showbiz|Published

Trevor Noah gears up for ‘Off the Record’ world tour

Multi talented comedian Noah, known for his insightful commentary, is going on an international tour.

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Cebolethu Shinga|Published

Comedy legend Bob Newhart dies at age 94

Bob Newhart has died at his Los Angeles home after a series of short illnesses.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

From Lavender Hill to the Baxter Theatre, Arlene Petersen is changing the narrative

With over five years in the comedy industry, Petersen said this moment marks one of her biggest achievements in her career.

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Venecia Valentine|Published

Watch VideoWATCH: Tom Brady regrets agreeing to his Netflix roast

The retired NFL player was targeted with a string of close-to-the-knuckle jokes during the live special about his divorce from Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen.

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Bang Showbiz|Published

Tributes after comedian Kagiso Ramoshai dies in car crash near Polokwane

The entertainment industry mourns the death of Kagiso Ramashai, ‘The Pope’.

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Cebolethu Shinga|Published

Mpho Popps wins big at the 11th Annual Savanna Comics Choice Awards

The 11th Annual Savanna Comics' Choice Comedy Awards brought together the shining stars of the South African comedy industry for a night to remember

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Oceans Marasha|Published

The new Alice Restaurant and dinner club in Cape Town has tongues wagging

This newest supper-theatre offering in the city, offers diners a whimsical adventure of both song and supper. Picture: Supplied

Entertainment Whats On Cape Town
Sarene Kloren|Published

Trevor Noah strikes comedy gold in ‘Where Was I’ comedy special

The comedy showcase trended amongst the most watched shows during the holiday season on Netflix.

Sunday Tribune Entertainment
Karishma Dipa|Published

Dave Chappelle at it again with his latest Netflix special ‘Dreamer’

American comedian Dave Chappelle is back, poking fun at the transgender community and politicians, and even gave his view on the Chris Rock and Will Smith slap saga in his latest Netflix special, ‘Dreamer’.

Entertainment Streaming
Jehran Naidoo|Published

LISTEN: Marc Lottering returns to his roots with ‘So I Wrote That Musical’

South African comedian Marc Lottering returns to his roots as a stand-up comic with his new show on at the Baxter in Cape Town.

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IOL Reporter|Published

How you can win tickets for Bash with Tash: Ladies Night

The spontaneous, unscripted and wildly funny Bash with Tash promises to be a laugh-a-minute interactive comedy show.

Saturday Star News
Staff Reporter|Published

Beloved comedian Kurt Schoonraad to delight Mitchells Plain audiences with two shows

Relatable comedic relief is on its way to Mitchells Plain as one of the country’s stand-up heavyweights, Kurt Schoonraad, is returning to his former neighbourhood for two shows next week.

Cape Argus News
Shakirah Thebus|Published

Step Aside: Comedian Eugene Khoza is back after a five year break

The talented entertainer has been off-circuit for the last five years, following the tragic losses of his son and best friend.

Saturday Star News
Sameer Naik|Published

Multi-talented comedian comedian Dalin Oliver on his noisy neighbours playing ‘adult tennis quite regularly’

Multi-talented comedian Dalin Oliver is ready to entertain Johannesburg audiences with his 2022 Standard Bank Ovation award-winning comedy special.

Saturday Star News
Sameer Naik|Published

Conrad Koch’s new show aims to ’redress SA’s laughter balance’

South Africans have been living with a dark cloud of Covid-19 hanging over their heads, but popular comedian and ventriloquist Conrad Koch is about to change all that.

News South Africa Western Cape
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Goliath and comedian colleagues to lighten lockdown with YouTube special

Goliath has teamed up with Castle Lite to launch South Africa’s first-ever YouTube news talk show.

Saturday Star News
Sameer Naik|Published