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Jack Whitehall's Casting As Gay Character In Disney's 'Jungle Cruise' Slammed
Disney is facing a backlash over the casting of Jack Whitehall as the studio’s first openly gay major film character in the upcoming film Jungle Cruise.The comedian, who is straight, announced he was “honoured” at...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 August 2018
Work Commitments See The End Of Jack Whitehall And Gemma Chan's Relationship
This Christmas might not be the best for British comedian Jack Whitehall, who has recently split from his partner of six years Gemma Chan. It seems the pair are simply too busy for a relationship...
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 December 2017
Jennifer Lawrence Admits Embarrassing Encounter With Harrison Ford
She’s the highest-earning actress in Hollywood, but it seems that not everybody knows who Jennifer Lawrence is, as she revealed an embarrassing recent encounter when Harrison Ford gave her a blank stare of non-recognition.The 25...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 May 2016
It's Jack Whitehall V Sylvester Stallone In The Year's Most Bizarre Celeb Feud
One of the most bizarre and unlikely celebrity feuds of the year has emerged, with Sylvester Stallone hitting out at British comedian Jack Whitehall and accusing him of “distorting lies” after he recounting meeting the...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 March 2016
Jack Whitehall Wins 'King Of Comedy' For Third Time
Jack Whitehall has been named as “king of comedy” for the third consecutive year at the British Comedy Awards 2014.The 26 year old comedian and actor won the publicly-voted prize at the ceremony in Wembley,...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 December 2014
James Corden And Julia Carey "Delighted" To Be Expecting Second Child
James Corden and his wife Julia Carey are expecting their second child together, a rep has confirmed to the Mirror. The couple were last spotted at the weekends TV BAFTAs on Sunday night where a...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 May 2014
Michael Buerk Calls Bbc3 "Drivel" And "Cutting-edge Tripe"
BBC stalwart Michael Buerk has called the recently axed BBC3 "drivel" despite a high profile battle to save the channel. The corporation announced that the channel will be moving online-only in an effort to save...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 April 2014
Bbc Mulling Over 'Enforced Membership Scheme' For 2020, But Deny Subscription Service
The BBC has denied rumours that it will scrap the license fee in favour of a subscription service, instead revealing possible plans for an “enforced membership scheme” in 2020, though it is unclear how that...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 March 2014
Celebrities Defend Bbc3, Channel's Fate To Be Decided Thursday.
The BBC has deemed BBC3 an unnecessary investment and the channel is to be axed from television, with the content being released online. However, the comedy stars of BBC3 disagree with the decision and have...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 March 2014
Is Bbc3 Facing Closure Despite High Profile Opposition?
In 2010 BBC 6Music was saved following a vocal campaign from both high profile individuals in the music industry and fans of the show. Fast-forward 4 years and a similarly niche sub-section of the BBC...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 March 2014
Addison Cresswell Dead At 53: Remembering The Top Comedy Agent
The British comedy scene has been left in shock after the unexpected death of top manager and agent Addison Cresswell who passed away in his sleep at home on Sunday (21st Dec.) night aged just...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 24 December 2013
British Stars Pay Tribute To Comedy King Addison Cresswell
British stars including James Corden, Jack Whitehall and Piers Morgan have paid tribute to comedy agent/producer Addison Cresswell, who has died at the age of 53.Cresswell passed away in his sleep at his home in...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 December 2013
Kate Moss To Receive British Fashion Award Honour
Kate Moss will be given a Special Recognition award at the British Fashion Awards next week. The 39-year-old supermodel - who was discovered at the age of 14 in 1988 by Sarah Doukas, the founder...
By Bang Showbiz in Fashion / Beauty on 29 November 2013
British Comedy Awards 2013: Jack Whitehall, David Mitchell, Sarah Millican Up For Funny Crown
The nominations are in for this year's British Comedy Awards King or Queen. Out of various awards for television performances, breakthrough comedians, and entertainment personalities, one comedian will rise to be crowned the year's King...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 November 2013
Kristen Bell Didn't Identify With Disney Princesses
Kristen Bell didn't identify with Disney princesses growing up.The 33-year-old actress, who voices the latest Disney princess Anna in new film 'Frozen', says she preferred Aladdin to animated favourites such as Cinderella, Snow White and...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 November 2013
Jack Whitehall And His Father Team Up In 'Backchat': What's The Verdict?
Jack Whitehall teams up with his theatrical agent father for his latest show 'Backchat with Jack Whitehall and His Dad', the first episode of which has hit TV screens to a warm welcome.Michael and Jack...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 November 2013
Jack Whitehall Voices Troll In Disney's Frozen
Jack Whitehall is voicing a troll in new Disney movie 'Frozen'.The British comedian has lent his unique voice to comedy character, the Troll Priest, in the upcoming epic animated adventure. The 'Fresh Meat' actor joins...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 November 2013
Jack Whitehall's 'Bad Education' Had An Online Boost Before Last Night's Premiere
Season two of the popular Jack Whitehall comedy, Bad Education, wasn’t your standard affair. The BBC show – having enjoyed a successful first season – debuted its second exclusively on BBC iPlayer before last night’s...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 September 2013
Richard Griffiths Is Laid To Rest
Daniel Radcliffe was one of 300 mourners to mourn Richard Griffiths at his funeral yesterday (09.04.13).The 'Harry Potter' actor wept for his co-star, who played his cruel uncle Vernon Dursley in the wizard franchise, as...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 April 2013
Jack Whitehall's Jonathan Ross Phone Number Gag Lands Him In Trouble
Jack Whitehall's ill-fated appearance on The Big Quiz of The Year - Channel 4's popular panel show - has reached new lows, as a gag which included him writing down a made up number, and...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 05 January 2013
Jack Whitehall's Big Quiz Of The Year Controversy Won't Rule Him Out Of National Television Awards Appearance
Jokes about The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, and sexual gags about US President Barack Obama, sprinter Usain Bolt and singer Susan Boyle had reportedly plunged Jack Whitehall in hot water, as NTA producer George...
By Jack de Aguilar on 03 January 2013
Christmas Television Recap - Watch The Best British Programmes And Films Again!
2012 was another brilliant year when it came to Christmas on the box. As well as some seminal family movies, both old and new, December's festive comedy, sci-fi and drama TV brought us much cheer...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 January 2013
Will Jack Whitehall Resign As Television Awards Presenter Over Complaints?
Jack Whitehall is reportedly under pressure to stand down as presenter of a prize at the National Television Awards later in January following complaints about his performance on Channel 4's Big Fat Quiz Of The...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 January 2013
Lampooning Comics Criticized By Audiences' Complaints
Satire has long been controversial, from the 18th century satirists such as Jonathan Swift who lampooned the wealthy Irish by suggesting that the children of the poor be eaten, to contemporary comedians who make jokes...
By Lorna Greville on 02 January 2013
Mp Weighs In On Jack Whitehall, James Corden ‘Big Fat Quiz’ Outrage
Channel 4 must be breathing a huge sigh of relief that they didn’t decide to invite Frankie Boyle on this year’s Big Fat Quiz show, because they’ve managed to cause enough controversy, without having the...
By Hayley Avron in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 January 2013
Twenty Twelve Snubbed At The British Comedy Awards, But Jack Whitehall Wins The Crown
The British Comedy Awards were held last night, presented once again by Jonathan Ross. It saw a room of the country's funniest people come under one roof to celebrate and ridicule one another, as is...
By Lorna Greville in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 December 2012
Triumphant Return To British Comedy Awards For Sacha Baron Cohen
Sacha Baron Cohen was one of the stars at last night’s British Comedy Awards, winning the Outstanding Achievement Award.Back in 1999, he won the Best Male Comedy Newcomer award at the very same awards event....
By Hayley Avron in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 December 2012
Who Will Become Comedy Royalty At The British Comedy Awards: Sarah Millican, Jack Whitehall Or David Mitchell?
The British Comedy Awards are set to be aired on Channel 4 on December 12th, hosted- as always- by Jonathan Ross. This year's nominations have a few surprises, but despite three contenders up for the...
By Lorna Greville in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 December 2012
Farce, Or Fair Enough? Olivia Colman To Battle Herself At British Comedy Awards
Olivia Colman has been nominated twice in the same category for the upcoming British Comedy Awards. The 39-year-old, perhaps best known for playing Sophie on Peep Show, is up for Best Actress for two BBC...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 December 2012
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