Tim Heidecker: ‘I’m trying to be an antidote to the toxic side of comedy’

Best known for his inventive work with Tim and Eric, the absurdist comic talks about playing it straight as a ‘legit’ singer-songwriter, and his newest creation: a ‘belligerent and terrible’ standup comedianGrowing up, Tim Heidecker didn’t know who he …

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Tim Heidecker: ‘I’m trying to be an antidote to the toxic side of comedy’

Best known for his inventive work with Tim and Eric, the absurdist comic talks about playing it straight as a ‘legit’ singer-songwriter, and his newest creation: a ‘belligerent and terrible’ standup comedianGrowing up, Tim Heidecker didn’t know who he …

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Judd Apatow covers “Spinning Wheel” with Dave Grohl on drums

For the past, Dave Grohl teams up with Greg Kurstin and a different Jewish artist to countdown the eight nights… MORE
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Jack and the Beanstalk review – no expense spared for giant all-star entertainment

London PalladiumDawn French, Julian Clary and Alexandra Burke join an animatronic giant with a vast beanstalk in an innuendo-heavy, story-light showPantos are usually cheap and cheerful, so it’s disorientating to see millions of pounds (I’m guessing) t…

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Jazz Emu review – a joyful hour with a delusional musical star

Soho theatre, LondonWith his Scandi-nowhere accent and cool-dude aspirations, Archie Henderson’s comic character is improbable, clever and very funny‘I’m in control,” sings Jazz Emu, while the routine (synth noodling, cool funk stylings, malfunctioning…

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Wheeler Walker Jr. may or may not be releasing a documentary about retiring

Comedian Ben Hoffman created a monster when he debuted his Wheeler Walker Jr. character a decade ago. A fictional anti-country… MORE
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Wheeler Walker Jr. may or may not be releasing a documentary about retiring

Comedian Ben Hoffman created a monster when he debuted his Wheeler Walker Jr. character a decade ago. A fictional anti-country… MORE
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The musician behind “Joe Pera Talks With You” talks writing music for comedy, anti-irony, and his new album

A ripe tomato, newly bought from the store, is easy to take for granted. You went to your local supermarket… MORE
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‘Mess up the choreography and your Black card is revoked’: Sophie Duker’s honest playlist

The comedian stans hard for Mika and knows the perfect song to spice up a funeral reception, but which pop hit does she think ‘should be on baby TV’?The first record I ever boughtSteps’ Step One. I think I remember there being a B-side and it was made …

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Steel Panther announce new album, “On The Prowl”

Once again, it’s time to feel the steel! The 80s comedic glam metal sendup band known to the world as… MORE
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