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Searching for the keys to happiness? These five podcasts are for you. Photo: Shutterstock

5 podcasts for deeper meaning and a better, happier life

Listen to poets Mary Oliver and Ocean Vuong discuss the nature of being, or revisit Slavoj Zizek’s writings with these podcasts

Listen to poets Mary Oliver and Ocean Vuong discuss the nature of being, or revisit Slavoj Zizek’s writings with these podcasts

Who is James Corden’s ultra-private wife and baby mama, Julia Carey?

Comedian Paul Ogata’s rise to the top, in his own words

How British-Malaysian comic Phil Wang is turning his heritage into Netflix gold

He dabbled in stand-up while at school in Bath, but an engineering degree at Cambridge made him decide to turn his humour and heritage into a career in comedy

Phil Wang on stage at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse in London, for Netflix special ‘Wang in There, Baby!’ Photo: Matt Crockett

Who is Bette Midler’s ‘outrageous’ husband, Martin von Haselberg?

He’s had a varied professional life, working under a pseudonym as both an anarchic performance artist and a commodities trader, while remaining a rock to his family as a devoted husband and father

Review | Is lowbrow Chinese comedy Successor a critique of state control?

Its humour is mostly unfunny and its message baffling. Successor depicts a father untouched by China’s economic progress, yet we soon learn this is part of an elaborate ruse involving his schoolboy son.

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Meet Anna Marie Tendler, John Mulaney’s ex-wife who wrote a tell-all memoir

Mulaney was married to multidisciplinary artist Tendler for 8 years before divorcing her and tying the knot with Olivia Munn, with whom he shares a son

John Mulaney’s ex-wife, Anna Marie Tendler, just published her memoir, Men Have Called Her Crazy. Photo: Getty

Opinion | An AI bot’s guide to moving house: Tetris, costumes and scavenger hunts

Moving can be one of the most stressful activities – dressing up as a superhero may help, at least according to AI

SNL alumni net worths, ranked: who’s Saturday Night’s highest-paid comedian?

These comedians have gone on to make fortunes with pioneering hit films, cult classic TV shows, and even profitable businesses – so who’s been laughing all the way to the bank?

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5 celebrities facing backlash over transphobic or homophobic comments

From Donald Trump and J.K. Rowling to Dave Chapelle and DaBaby – but who was caught in 2012 calling gay men ‘disgusting’?

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Paris Hilton, Donald Trump, J.K. Rowling. Photo:@parishilton/Instagram, @realdonaldtrump/Instagram, @Mofoman360/X

Who is Magnus Ferrell, Will Ferrell’s musician son who went viral on TikTok?

Magnus Ferrell attends University of Southern California, his dad’s alma mater, and is frequently subjected to pranks by the Barbie actor

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Who is Magnus Ferrell, Will Ferrell’s musician son? Photo: Getty Images

How ‘cancelled’ comedian Shane Gillis made a comeback, from SNL to Netflix

After being dropped by SNL in 2019 due to offensive remarks, Gillis has found success despite controversy, recently hosting an episode on the show and releasing new Netflix series Tires

Who is Nikki Glaser, the comedian who just roasted Tom Brady?

Glaser got a standing ovation for her set on last month’s Netflix roast of Tom Brady, but she said of Ben Affleck’s performance, ‘I don’t like to watch people bomb. I know what happened: he didn’t prepare’

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Then and now: where are the cast members of 90s sitcom Seinfeld today?

Thirty five years after the first episode aired, cast members of 90s sitcom Seinfeld have come far in the entertainment industry – so what are they up to now? From Jerry Seinfeld to Bryan Cranston …

Jerry Seinfeld and Julia Louis-Dreyfus have found success post-Seinfeld, but what about the other cast members? Photos: @jerryseinfeld/Instagram, NBC, AP

Profile | Who is Jan Lamb? One half of Cantopop duo Softhard – and a whole lot more

Jan Lamb of Cantopop duo Softhard is nothing if not versatile. The Hong Kong entertainer has been an actor, graphic designer, rapper, stand-up comedian, popular radio host, dramatist, and film director.

Jan Lamb pictured in 2014. Photo: SCMP

Who is Scarlett Johansson’s SNL writer husband, Colin Jost?

Did Colin Jost just go a step too far with his SNL joke about Scarlett Johansson’s body in the wake of the ChatGPT scandal? Here’s what you need to know about the writer

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Meet Jerry Seinfeld’s supportive family – from his wife to his 3 kids

Jerry was joined by his entire family – his wife Jessica and three kids, Sascha, Julian and Shepherd – at the premiere of his new comedy film Unfrosted on April 30 … so who are they exactly?

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Who is Byron Allen, the former comic who offered US$14 billion for Paramount?

He was pitching jokes to David Letterman and Jay Leno by age 14, and he has also interviewed stars like Gary Oldman, Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Love Hewitt

Who is Byron Allen, the comedian who later became a media boss and is now making a billion-dollar bid for Paramount? Photo: @allenmgroup/Instagram

Who is Jay Leno’s wife of 44 years, Mavis Leno?

Jay Leno was officially granted conservatorship of his wife Mavis amid her ongoing struggles with advanced dementia – she ‘sometimes does not know her husband’

Profile | Sandra Ng: from ‘funny hag’ roles to serious actress and producer

Sandra Ng Kwan-yue, now a respected Hong Kong actress and producer, started out playing minor, unattractive roles in the 1980s. But through hard work and humility, she carved a path to success.

Is Jerry Seinfeld about to join the billionaire’s club?

The comedian and co-creator of Seinfeld got rich not through stocks or acquisitions – but by being funny, and rerun and streaming deals have fetched hundreds of millions

Is comedian Jerry Seinfeld now a billionaire thanks to his show? Photo: @jerryseinfeld/Instagram

Opinion | Are Singaporeans too in touch with their inner ‘Karen’?

Comedian Ronny Chieng hit a raw nerve among Singapore’s netizens by calling out the city state’s smug attitudes and narrow world view.

Ronny Chieng performs in New York City on November 11, 2023. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

Meet Curb Your Enthusiasm star Larry David’s real-life family

Fans of Curb Your Enthusiasm will be more familiar with Larry David’s on screen ex Cheryl Hines, and his incompetence with children – so what is his real-life family like?

Who is Kevin Hart’s teen daughter, Heaven – who’s in a new Fabletics ad?

Kevin Hart and his eldest daughter Heaven have joined forces to star in a campaign for Kate Hudson’s Fabletics athleisure brand – last year, the comedian announced she was going to college

8 celebrities who are backing Donald Trump in the 2024 US elections

Donald Trump is projected to win the Republican nomination, but which celebs are actually in favour of the former president in the upcoming US elections? From Ye to Kid Rock

Ye, Dennis Quaid and Sexyy Red have all expressed support for presidential hopeful Donald Trump. Photos: @sexyyred, @dennisquaid/Instagram; AFP

‘All the old hits’: Canadian comic Sean Hebert on upcoming Hong Kong shows

Sean Hebert, a Canadian comic who once called Hong Kong home, will return for two shows in March. He opens up about walking ‘the invisible line’ when performing, and why he feels hopeful about the city.

Canadian comedian Sean Hebert performing at TakeOut Comedy, in Central, Hong Kong. Ahead of his return to the city for two shows in March, he talks about walking “the invisible line” when performing, and why he feels hopeful about Hong Kong. Photo: courtesy of Sean Hebert

10 of the richest Drag Race stars of 2024 – net worths, ranked

Drag queens are now wealthy pop culture icons – so which of RuPaul’s Drag Race contestants have been making bank since appearing on the show? From Raven and Alyssa Edwards’ millions to RuPaul herself ...

Meet Amelia Dimoldenberg, who’s ‘dated’ Ed Sheeran, Paul Mescal and Cher

She sits front row at fashion shows next to Kylie Jenner and Drake keeps hassling her for a ‘date’ – so just who is Amelia Dimoldenberg?

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Comedians and comedy
From Jerry Seinfeld to Stephen Chow, Ali Wong to Rick & Morty, SCMP reveals the latest news about the people, shows and films who make us laugh.
last updated:
28 August, 2024
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