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Comedians and comedy

Who is Maria Georgas, The Bachelor alum recently linked to Pete Davidson of Saturday Night Live fame? Photos: @maria.georgas, @amyymarie118/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who is Maria Georgas, The Bachelor star recently linked to SNL alum Pete Davidson?

SNL star Pete Davidson is as famous for his high-profile ex-girlfriends – from Ariana Grande to Kim Kardashian – as his comedy skills. His latest rumoured paramour is The Bachelor alum Maria Georgas.

Fame and celebrity

Who is SNL host Chloe Fineman – and did Elon Musk really make her cry?

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

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

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Celebrity children

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

Rudolph and her long-time partner Anderson share 4 kids, but never married – all of them appeared in their dad’s film Licorice Plaza, while son Jack ‘thinks he’s Michael Jackson’, Rudolph said in 2016.

Comedian Maya Rudolph is a mum to four kids, who she largely keeps out of the spotlight. Photos: Getty Images, @princesstagram/Instagram
Ellen DeGeneres

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

When Ellen DeGeneres’ ‘be kind’ mantra was called out for being hypocritical by staff working on her talk show, the fallout ended the comedian’s TV career – here’s what’s gone down since

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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.

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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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Marcello Hernández has been spotted partying with Kaia Gerber – and is one of SNL’s most talked-about cast members. Photos: @loodali257z/X, @marcellohdz/Instagram
China society

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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Wellness

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

Fame and celebrity

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

James Corden and Julia Corden at the Met Gala in 2023: the comedian made a name for himself in America but moved back to the UK with his wife and children last year. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Performing arts in Hong Kong

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

Ahead of an appearance at the Hong Kong International Comedy Festival, comedian Paul Ogata tells PostMag about growing up in Hawaii and making his mark in showbiz. Photo: courtesy Paul Ogata
Profile

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

Get to Know

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

Asian cinema: Chinese films

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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Ma Li (left) and Shen Teng in a still from Successor (category IIA; Mandarin), directed by Yan Fei and Peng Damo. Xiao Bochen co-stars.
Fame and celebrity

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
Hong Kong

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

Fame and celebrity

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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Fame and celebrity

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
Celebrity children

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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Icons and Influencers

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

Fame and celebrity

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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Comedian Nikki Glaser (pictured) killed it at the Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady on May 5, in California, having previously roasted Bruce Willis, Robert De Niro, Martha Stewart and Alec Baldwin. Photo: AP Photo
Fame and celebrity

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
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

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.

Fame and celebrity

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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Fame and celebrity

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?

Jerry Seinfeld’s family just made a rare appearance to celebrate his directorial debut. Photo: Getty Images
Millionaires and billionaires

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
Fame and celebrity

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’

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

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.

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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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