Tributes flood in as comedian Ronnie Corbett sadly passes away

Mar 31, 2016

Some sad news from the world of comedy this morning as it's been confirmed that Ronnie Corbett has passed away.

The Scottish actor and comedian was best known for his work as part of The Two Ronnies alongside his fellow comedy king Ronnie Barker.

A publicist for the Corbett family confirmed this news this morning to the Press Association, adding that the 85-year-old had passed away at home while surrounded by loved ones.

Tributes for the legendary comedian are already pouring in on Twitter:

So long, Ronnie Corbett. Sad news. Wee man, huge figure in British comedy. R.I.P.

— Paul McLoone (@PMcLoone) March 31, 2016

Ronnie Corbett was such a lovely bloke. The complete package as an entertainer. A big loss.

— Dan Wootton (@danwootton) March 31, 2016

Yet more sad news. Could not have been a lovelier man. https://t.co/zpIvQyNbcW

— Dara Ó Briain (@daraobriain) March 31, 2016

RIP.

Move over Jennifer! It seems Selena Gomez is Amy Schumer’s new BFF

Nov 2, 2015

by Amber Saunders

Well, you can officially add Selena Gomez to Amy Schumer's long list of celebrity friends.

This weekend, Selena presented the comedian with the Hollywood Comedy Award at the Hollywood Film Awards in Beverly Hills.

"I talk about her obsessively," Selena admitted before she presented the award.

"I've tweeted her often. I try to impersonate her and it doesn't really work. I actually just met her so basically what I'm saying is I'm really happy that clearly Jennifer Lawrence wasn't able to do this tonight because I love you."

The Revival singer also praised Amy for being the first comedian "to speak to the women of my generation."

"Amy, you've inspired me to not take myself too seriously… You constantly made me feel like I'm a bad ass even though most of the time I'm not. You say things I wish I could say and you never ever make me feel bad about anything I do in my personal life."

But even after Selena's lovely words, when Ms Schumer took to the stage, she couldn't help but make a joke, "I didn't even ask Jen-Selena, you were my first choice."

Exactly what happens when we watch The Rose of Tralee

Aug 15, 2015

by Amber Saunders

That time of year has rolled around once more.

The month of August brings with it one of our favourite things about the Irish summer. No, we’re not talking about the long awaited heat wave, because let’s face it that is simply not a guarantee.

They're coming to get you #RoseofTralee https://t.co/SBhiklFN2I

— Joe Donnelly (@kildarejoe) August 11, 2015

Instead there’s one big event that we can always count on to bring our fun-filled summer to a delightful end:

The Rose of Tralee.

The Irish institution never fails to bring about some hilarious entertainment for us all, whether we actually get to partake in the revelry or not. Comedian Ross Browne has managed to sum up the experience of the nation’s favourite pageantry in one hilarious video.

You have to admit, at least one of these scenarios is going to be familiar for any Irish girl abroad or at home.

Every Irish woman watching Rose of Tralee.

Posted by Ross Browne – official on Thursday, 13 August 2015

The most annoying festival goers are now on YouTube

Lifestyle

Jun 27, 2015

by Amber Saunders

We all know the type don’t we? The people who aren’t even sure listen to the radio on a regular basis are suddenly the BIGGEST music fans when festival season rolls around.

Wearing about 50 wristbands on each arm they’ll be strutting through the office on Monday morning with plenty of tales from the weekend.

Often fond of obscure bands from Europe who no one has ever heard of before, these people are the kind we wouldn’t mind tuning out every now and then. Nothing brings on a case of FOMO more than these festival goers.

Irish comedy group Foil Arms and Hog managed to capture this personality perfectly in their latest video.

We already loved them. Now we love them even more after watching this guy awkwardly profess is love of all things vinyl and ‘hip’.

The lads recently completed a world tour with a sell-out final gig in Vicar Street.

Foil Arms and Hog upload a new comedy video every Thursday and they’re promising bonus videos whenever they. They’re pretty busy currently playing gigs in Ireland and England this summer as well as filming for Jason Byrne’s Snaptastic.

Make sure you have a look at their YouTube channel and their website for even more hilarious videos.

Award for the Dublin woman who genuinely took ‘just a minute’

Jun 17, 2015

by Amber Saunders

Every guy has definitely been there: waiting ages for his other half to get ready as they say “just a minute” every half an hour.

Every girl has definitely been on the other side of it too, saying we will take “just a minute”, which most of the time means, “literally just started getting ready, I’ll be at least an hour”.

The comedy team behind the likes of Bloom In The Park and Every Student Election Video Ever have today released another parody that has us all in stitches.

The lads at Pop The Cherry Comedy have come up with a pretty genius sketch depicting a woman being awarded with the key to the city after only taking “one minute” in the bathroom… and we love it!

The comedy group will take to the stage in Whelan's on July 6 for a show that promises a lot of laughs. You can get tickets on the Whelan's website.

S! TV MOVIE: The fabulously mad ‘Mortdecai’

Jan 9, 2015

by Amber Saunders

We're very excited for the release of Johnny Depp's new comedy Mortdecai which also stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Olivia Munn and Ewan McGregor. Juggling some angry Russians, the British Mi5, his impossibly leggy wife and an international terrorist, debonair art dealer and part time rogue Charlie Mortdecai must traverse the globe armed only with his good looks and special charm in a race to recover a stolen painting rumored to contain the code to a lost bank account filled with Nazi gold.

Check the trailer out here.

Hilarious video explores what would happen if Ireland didn’t exist

Sep 8, 2014

by Amber Saunders

What if you woke up and Ireland didn't exist? This comedy sketch explores the full horror of waking up and finding yourself in a world without and tin whistles and Tayto.

Watch if you dare…

Chelsea Handler shares a beautiful (and terrifying) photo of Dublin

Celebrity

Jul 11, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Chelsea Handler has made it to Dublin! Stopping off first in the UK to promote her book, Uganda Be Kidding Me, and play a date in London, she is finally here!

The comedian, who will step down from her hit show, Chelsea Lately, in the autumn, shared a very pretty photo of Dublin on her Instagram account, writing: “Beauty of Dublin, I must be Irish.”

The photo is slightly terrifying as Chelsea can be seen hanging over the edge of a building ledge – eek!

Chelsea will perform tonight in Dublin’s Olympia Theatre.

Chelsea Handler wants to make you laugh this Friday

Celebrity

Jul 8, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Comedian, talk show host, author and Jennifer Aniston’s BFF Chelsea Handler is celebrating the release of her fifth book, Uganda Be Kidding Me, by bringing it on tour.

If this tickles your fancy then it’s time to get excited because she will be in Dublin in just a matter of days!

Chelsea, who is best known for being the hilariously outspoken host of E!’s late night talk show, Chelsea Lately, will be sharing her hilarious and absurd collection of travel essays and stories from the book.

If you’d like to go along, Chelsea is playing at the Olympia Theatre this Friday, 11th of July. Tickets are available from €28.00 incl. booking fee and can be bought from Ticketmaster outlets or online at www.ticketmaster.ie

For information you can check out her website.

Sex and the City star to sow her ‘wild oats’ in new comedy role

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May 12, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Style queen Sarah Jessica Parker has joined an all-star cast for an exciting new comedy role.

The Sex and the City star will join veteran actresses Shirley MacLaine and Jessica Lange in Wild Oats – which is due to hit our screens early next year.

The story follows MacLaine, who is widowed and accidentally given a life insurance cheque worth $5 million instead of the expected $50,000.

Her close pal – played by Lange – urges her to cash-in the money and retire to the Canary Islands.

Hitch director Andy Tennant will helm the project.

The movie has apparently been in development for several years and has undergone several plot revamps.