Billy Connolly doesn’t ‘think as sharply’ as he needs to for stand-up due to Parkinson’s

He is set to bid farewell to his legendary stand-up career in an ‘uplifting and emotional’ special on ITV, which will air on Monday. And Billy Connolly has opened up about his battle with Parkinson’s disease ahead of the show, revealing that he now doesn’t ‘think as sharply’ as he needs for stand-up. The Scottish comedian, … Read more

Jeremy Piven, 55, shows off toned physique after headlining cancer charity event with stand-up act

Jeremy Piven, 55, shows off toned physique while out and about… one day after headlining cancer charity event with his stand-up act By Kevin Kayhart For Dailymail.com Published: 01:41 GMT, 21 November 2020 | Updated: 01:41 GMT, 21 November 2020 Jeremy Piven is best known for his scene-stealing performances as Ari Gold during his eight … Read more

Sir Billy Connolly, 77, set to say goodbye to his stand-up career in ITV special

Sir Billy Connolly will say a final goodbye to his incredible stand-up career in an ‘uplifting and emotional’ special on ITV.   ITV released its winter schedule on Wednesday, with the 77-year-old comedian set to star in the documentary, Billy Connolly: It’s Been A Pleasure from his home in Florida.  Back in March, Billy confirmed his … Read more

Prince Harry to take part in stand-up fundraiser for veterans alongside Bruce Springsteen

Prince Harry was known for years as the ‘joker’ of the royal family, and he will now get the chance to that infamous wit to the test when he takes part in a virtual comedy fundraiser for veterans in the US.  The 36-year-old will join a host of stars – including Bruce Springsteen and comedian … Read more

Wil Anderson admits he made a ‘mistake’ quitting Triple M to focus on stand-up comedy

‘It was terrible timing!’ Wil Anderson admits he made a ‘mistake’ quitting Triple M to focus on stand-up comedy months before COVID-19 destroyed the industry By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 23:00 BST, 7 October 2020 | Updated: 23:00 BST, 7 October 2020 Wil Anderson announced he’ll be stepping down as co-host of Melbourne’s Triple … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Anti-mask protesters StandUp X accost shoppers

Rise of the anti-maskers: How protests against face coverings are gathering pace across Britain as activists linked to Jeremy Corbyn’s brother Piers use social media to spread ‘resist the new world order’ message StandUp X is leading UK anti-mask protest group and is linked to Piers Corbyn  The group stormed a London Morrison’s yesterday to … Read more

Seven’s sport commentator Hamish McLachlan enjoys a stand-up paddle board session

Well he’s got a lot of free time on his hands! Seven’s sport commentator Hamish McLachlan enjoys a stand-up paddle board session at the beach in Victoria after the AFL season was suspended By Chloe-lee Longhetti For Daily Mail Australia Published: 07:32 BST, 10 April 2020 | Updated: 07:33 BST, 10 April 2020 He’s Channel … Read more

COVID-19: Comedian Daniel Sloss cancels his stand-up shows in Australia

‘Please stay safe’: Comedian Daniel Sloss cancels his stand-up shows in Australia due to COVID-19 – as he shares a hilarious video about working from home with his girlfriend By Shive Prema For Daily Mail Australia Published: 23:46 GMT, 18 March 2020 | Updated: 23:50 GMT, 18 March 2020 Netflix comedian Daniel Sloss was due … Read more

Billy Connolly confirms he is ‘finished with stand-up’ due to battle with Parkinson’s

Billy Connolly, 77, confirms he is ‘finished with stand-up’ due to his battle with Parkinson’s but insists he won’t let the disease ‘define’ him By Connie Rusk For Mailonline Published: 09:00 GMT, 6 March 2020 | Updated: 09:11 GMT, 6 March 2020 Billy Connolly has confirmed his retirement from stand-up comedy.  The Scottish comedian, 77, … Read more