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Naveen Kumar Alex Edelman wants to know that you’re having a good time. The 34-year-old comedian, whose nimbly clever solo show “Just For Us” is now on Broadway, describes himself as “solicitous” and “professionally charming.” To audiences at the Hudson Theatre, Edelman’s college-buddy congeniality is the key to this 75-minute narrative set. How else could a nice Jewish boy walk into a meetup of white supremacists and turn his experience into hilarious social commentary? He’d have to be granted entrance first, permission that Edelman allows he owed to his whiteness — though whether it was a privilege in this case is debatable. (He points to his hometown of Boston as especially stratified by racial hierarchies, with WASPs, or “the Mayflower whites,” at the top.) And this wasn’t a Klan meeting in the South, but a get-together in a Queens living room, where Edelman was drawn after tracking anti-semitic trolls who antagonized him on Twitter (the year was 2017). 

John Goodman has no regrets when it comes to his decision to stand up for his friend and former co-star Roseanne Barr.The ABC sitcom “Roseanne” first aired from 1988 through 1997 and was rebooted in 2018.The reboot was canceled after Barr, 70, posted a string of tweets that led to accusations of racism and antisemitism. ABC ultimately revived the series without her and renamed it “The Conners.”Later in 2018, Goodman, 71, defended Barr to the Sunday Times, saying, “I was surprised at the response. And that’s probably all I should say about that … I know, I know, for a fact that she’s not a racist.”Now, Goodman is standing by the comments he made after Barr compared former President Barack Obama’s adviser Valerie Jarrett to an ape.In an interview with Variety at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, “The Conners” star was asked if he regrets speaking up for Barr.“No.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor “The Conners” and “The Righteous Gemstones” star John Goodman says he misses his “Roseanne” co-star Roseanne Barr, but he’s not sure he’d work with her again. Hit sitcom “Roseanne” was canceled by ABC in 2018 after a racially-charged tweet by Barr about Valerie Jarrett, an African-American woman who was a senior adviser to Barack Obama throughout his presidency. Barr later apologized. Later that year, Goodman told the Sunday Times: “I was surprised at the response. And that’s probably all I should say about that … I know for a fact that she’s not a racist.” He added that Barr was “going through hell.” Barr then thanked Goodman “for speaking truth about me.”

Lauren Goodger's ex Charles Drury has been charged with assaulting the TOWIE star on the day of their baby daughter's funeral.The 25 year old builder appeared at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on 14 June charged with assault and coercive and controlling behaviour. He reportedly pleaded not guilty to both charges and was bailed ahead of appearing at Snaresbrook Crown Court on July 12. It is alleged that Charles caused the former TOWIE star "actual bodily harm" on 4 August last year - the day of their baby daughter Lorena's funeral.

wowed fans on Monday with his impressive transformation, appearing jolly on the black carpet in a vibrant canary tie.At his heaviest, the “Argo” star tipped the scales at 392 pounds but has since shed more than half his body weight after embarking on a fitness journey in 2007.He quit drinking, enlisting the help of a personal trainer, Mackie Shilstone, who pushed him to go the extra mile, adopting a Mediterranean diet and introducing regular exercise into his routine.“People think this is overnight, but most people make a contribution to weight management, but they don’t make a commitment to it,” Shilstone, 72, told The Post on Tuesday.Goodman had lost 85 pounds when he first began his health journey but quickly regained it after Hurricane Katrina struck — until Shilstone stepped in.He took his client for a walk in a cemetery where there was empty land and handed him a shovel.“I said, ‘John, here’s a shovel. You told me you’re going to recommit yourself and follow this plan,’” Shilstone continued.

John Goodman’s remarkable transformation after he showed off his dramatic weight loss on the black carpet of the 62nd Monte Carlo TV Festival on Sunday.But the 70-year-old actor didn’t make this change at the snap of a finger — it took hard work, dedication and a very dramatic intervention.“People think this is overnight, but most people make a contribution to weight management, but they don’t make a commitment to it,” Goodman’s trainer Mackie Shilstone told The Post.Goodman and Shilstone live just two blocks away from each other in the Garden District in New Orleans, and the 72-year-old fitness expert first helped Goodman lose 85 pounds prior to Hurricane Katrina hitting in 2005.After Katrina hit, Goodman “really fell off” and regained the weight he had shed.“John decided that he was going to make a commitment,” Shilstone said. “I’ve known John for a long time, and 85 pounds coming off and then regained, it didn’t work.

John Goodman is looking good as he kicks off a new year. The actor — who celebrates his 71st birthday on Tuesday — struck a fun pose on the red carpet at the 62nd Monte-Carlo TV Festival in Monte-Carlo, Monaco, on Monday.Goodman wore a classic slim-fit suit and threw on some shades as he was photographed at the festival, where he's serving as jury president.

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Lauren Goodger was the picture of laid back glam as she affectionately cradled her friend Lauryn Goodman 's blossoming baby bump. The former TOWIE star, 36, and her pregnant pal both opted for fitted midi-dresses and high heels at the influencer's baby shower. Lauryn, 32, wore a white long-sleeved number and kept her long, honey-coloured locks pulled up into a ponytail.

Jonathan Majors had the support of his girlfriend, Meagan Good, on Tuesday as he appeared in a Manhattan courtroom for a hearing to set a trial date forthe alleged domestic violence incident that led to his arrest in March.Majors, 33, and Good, 41, arrived arm-in-arm as they made their way into the building. The star wore dark pants with a brown jacket while Good wore a nude dress with a blush-toned jacket. Both the actor and actress had sunglasses on.An eyewitness tells ET that the Marvel actor «seemed calm and walked slowly down the hall holding hands with Meagan and accompanied by his legal team.» Per the eyewitness, once inside the courtroom, Majors held his hands in his lap as Good placed her arm around him. «While they waited for his name to be called, she tickled the back of his neck and stroked his head.

Legendary actor John Goodman looks slimmer than ever after shedding a whopping 200lb (14.3 stone).

told Variety on the decision to appoint Goodman. “My grandson loves him, my mother loves him and I love him.”“He’s crossed several generations with a phenomenal film career, and a phenomenal television career.

Lauren Goodger has put to bed the rumours that she has rekindled her romance with ex-boyfriend Charles Drury.The former TOWIE star, and Charles share daughter Larose, two.Their daughter Lorena tragically passed away just moments after she was born. Lauren and Charles split last year, but photos of the builder leaving Lauren's home recently sparked rumours that they have gotten back together. However, Lauren is adamant that this is not the case.

Reality TV icon Lauren Goodger has posted a cryptic message to her vast social media following about the importance of displaying "loyalty behind your back". The former TOWIE favourite, 36, shared the post, originally penned by the popular Poems Vibe Instagram account, to her Stories.The white text image simply reads: "loyalty behind your back is really top tier". The post alludes to those who may present themselves as loyal to someone's face, but then behave less than such, or particularly unfavourably, when talking about them "behind their back".

Reality star Lauren Goodger is heartbroken after learning the details about the death of ex-boyfriend Jake McLean, who was killed in a car crash in Turkey last July. A coroner revealed last week that Jake, 33, had been three times over the drink-driving limit and had taken cocaine when he was behind the wheel of a car that careered off the road and plunged almost 30ft down a cliff. A source close to 36-year-old Lauren told new that details of her ex’s death stirred up old emotions, and added that the former TOWIE regular still has “love for him”.

In an Instagram world, it’s safe to say that right now the pursuit of perfection has never been more prominent among women. Hourglass, size 0, big boobs, small boobs, big bum, small waist… the list goes on. And for some, the struggle for body confidence means going to extreme lengths to keep up with changing trends of how a "perfect" woman should look – even if those role models are distorted and heavily filtered.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic There’s a moment in “Stan Lee,” David Gelb’s lively and illuminating documentary about the visionary of Marvel Comics, that’s momentous enough to give you a tingle. The year is 1961, and Lee, approaching 40, is burnt out on comics. It’s a form he has never taken all that seriously, even though he’s been working at it since 1939, when he started, at 17, as a gofer for Timely Comics. (Within two years he’d become the company’s editor, art director, and chief writer.) The comics he creates get so little respect that he tries to hide his profession when asked about it at cocktail parties. In 1961, though, Lee receives a directive from Martin Goodman, the publisher of the company that’s about to be renamed Marvel. He is ordered to devise a team of superheroes that can compete with DC’s Justice League (who have become the fulcrum of the so-called Silver Age of Comics). Lee, weary of superheroes, is ready to quit the business. But his wife, the English-born beauty Joan Lee, suggests that he create the kind of characters he has always been talking about — a more realistic brand of comic-book figure, one that ordinary people could relate to.

divorce from Meagan Good. During an appearance on  radio show posted on Thursday, the film producer opens up about his mental health since the couple ended their relationship and shared his feelings on Good's rumored relationship with Jonathan Majors.«Healing. Mentally, I'm doing much better,» Franklin shares.

Julie Goodyear has had a “heart-breaking diagnosis” of dementia, her husband has announced. The 81-year-old actress is best known for her role in Weatherfield as Rovers Return barmaid Bet Lynch. In a statement released on Wednesday, her husband Scott Brand said: “My darling wife and I have had to come to terms with this heart-breaking diagnosis.

Mark Sutherland “I know you didn’t come here to listen to this,” sighed Roger Waters as he surveyed the O2 crowd. With most aging rockers on a “first-ever farewell tour”, that statement would likely mean they were about to play some new material. At Roger Waters’ show, sadly, it meant he was about to sing the same old song. Sure enough, an extended rant against “the Israeli lobby” and British MP Christian Wakeford followed.  “They are trying to cancel me,” he claimed, to at first hesitant, but then louder applause. “And it hurts. We’ve done 80 shows and we’ve done nothing but share our love for people. That’s why I’m so pissed off with this Israeli lobby bullshit.” He also accused his critics of, “Making up stuff because you’ve been told to by your masters from the Foreign Office in Tel Aviv.”