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Dayo Wong (left) and Michael Hui in a still from The Last Dance (category IIB; Cantonese), directed by Anselm Chan. Michelle Wai co-stars. Photo: Emperor Motion Pictures

Review | The Last Dance: Dayo Wong, Michael Hui in exquisite funeral drama

Comic actors excel in purely dramatic roles, but Michelle Wai steals the show in an engrossing film that champions female empowerment.

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Who are Maya Rudolph’s 4 kids with director Paul Thomas Anderson?

What happened to Ellen DeGeneres after her downfall, and is she coming back?

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This Hong Kong former investment banker burned out … so he turned to comedy

How strategy consultant Ben Quinlan – whose dad was the biggest international selling record artist from Hong Kong – finds respite on the ‘terrifying’ stand-up stage.

Benjamin Quinlan is a Hong Kong/Australian comedian who is quickly making a name for himself on the local comedy circuit. Photo: SCMP

Who is SNL’s most talked-about new cast member, Marcello Hernández?

Netizens are wondering if Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler have called it quits after the model was seen getting cosy with SNL’s Marcello Hernández – so what do we know about the rising comedic star?

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Opinion | Why China’s women are talking back like never before

A resurgence of content by women for women is a sign that more Chinese females are ready to engage with issues related to their rights.

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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

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

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

Comedian James Corden said he called Julia Carey ‘the most beautiful woman in the world’ the first time they met at a charity event – here’s what else you need to know about her

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

The American stand-up comedian opens up about growing up in Hawaii and finding his home from home here in Hong Kong

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

The different faces of Bette Midler’s husband, Martin von Haselberg: anarchic performance artist, commodities trader, and devoted husband and father. Photo: @bettemidler/Instagram

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

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

What does our mighty AI think about house moving? Bernard Cohen gives us a look in his latest column. Photo: Bernard Cohen via Midjourney

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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Chris Rock hosts the Oscars; Will Ferrell attends a ceremony at the Hollywood Walk of Fame; Eddie Murphy attends an undisclosed event. Which SNL alumni has earned the most to date, though? Photos: Getty, AFP

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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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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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 Shane Gillis, pictured here with Donald Trump, and what has he been up to since being “cancelled”? Photo: @shanemgillis/Instagram

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 …

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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Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson have been married for almost four years. Photo: Getty Images

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?

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 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’

Jay Leno and Mavis Leno have been together for over 40 years. Photo: Getty Images

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.

Sandra Ng at an interview with the Post in 2014. The respected Hong Kong actress and producer started out playing minor, unattractive roles in the 1980s, but carved a path to success through hard work and humility. Photo: SCMP

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

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.

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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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