‘Lion King’ composer sues comedian for botched translation
The Grammy-winning composer behind the signature opening chant in the song “Circle of Life” for “The Lion King”…
Composer behind The Lion King chant sues comedian for ‘misrepresenting’ its lyrics
The complaint states Learnmore “presented this as authoritative fact, not comedy”, and alleges he “mocked the chant’s cultural…
Kevin Hart wax figure backlash: Fans mock Tennessee museum’s statue
“This is an attack…. Who in the f*** is this?????? At this point these museums are just trying…
Conan O’Brien on being ‘dragged’ into Rob and Michele Reiner tragedy
“If you’re a known person, your name is going to get dragged into things sometimes, but it is…
Kiwi comedian Joseph Moore lands dream role on new Saturday Night Live UK
Based in London, Moore is one of 20 writers the show has hired for its launch on March…
Katherine Short, daughter of actor and comedian Martin Short, dies aged 42
Katherine subsequently worked as a licensed clinical social worker in a private practice, as well as working part-time…
‘It’s a middle-aged rave with no hangover’ – Josh Widdicombe, 42, on how running transformed his mental health
At first glance Josh Widdicombe may not seem the obvious choice for a Runner’s World cover. In fact,…
The Hewitson Profile: Felicity Kendal hesitates to give away her secrets
The ostensible reason for talking to Felicity Kendal – oh, of course you know who Felicity Kendal is…
NZ comedian Rhys Mathewson on relapse, addiction and turning honesty into comedy
Rhys Mathewson. Photo / Dean Purcell When he’d first gotten sober, he’d thought: “if you put enough days…
Comedian and radio host Leigh Hart pays tribute to NZ nurses after week in hospital, less impressed with racist patients
“Everyone from the highly skilled doctors down to the orderlies moving beds, cleaners and of course the nursing…
UK comedian Russell Brand in court on two new rape charges
AFP 20 Jan, 2026 08:35 PM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…
Official Trailer for ‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!’ Documentary
Official Trailer for ‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!’ Documentary by Alex Billington January 8, 2026Source: YouTube…