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Mel Brooks Becomes World’S Fourth Pegot Winner
Mel Brooks is now an ultra-rare PEGOT winner.‘The Producers’ director, 97, added a Career Achievement Award to his trophy of gongs at the 84th annual Peabody Awards on Sunday (09.06.24) – making him one of...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 June 2024
'I'm Incredibly Grateful!' Elton John 'Humbled' To Join Egot Winners After Winning First Emmy Award
Sir Elton John was "incredibly humbled" to join the "unbelievably talented group" of EGOT winners on Monday night (15.01.24), after he scooped his first-ever Emmy Award.The 76-year-old singer has become the 19th star to win...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 January 2024
Mel Brooks Wins An Honorary Oscar At The Governors Awards
Mel Brooks has received an honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards.The 97-year-old comedy star admitted that the prestigious accolade "really means a lot" to him, after he was serenaded with songs from his legendary career...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 January 2024
Whoopi Goldberg Defends ‘Blazing Saddles’ Against Racism Accusations
Whoopi Goldberg has defended ‘Blazing Saddles’ against accusations the 1974 Western satire is racist.The comic, 67, warned critics to leave Mel Brooks’ film alone during her appearance on ‘The View’ on Wednesday (07.12.22) as it...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 December 2022
Nicole Kidman To Receive Afi Life Achievement Award
Nicole Kidman is to receive the American Film Institute (AFI) Life Achievement Award. The 55-year-old actress will receive the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award, the highest honour for a career in film, to celebrate her...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 November 2022
Carl Reiner Dead At 98
Carl Reiner has died at the age of 98.The Hollywood actor, director and comedian - whose career spanned seven decades - passed away at his Beverley Hills home on Monday (29.06.20) night surrounded by his...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 June 2020
Mel Brooks Slams "Stupidly Politically Correct" Movie Landscape
There's no denying the incredible cultural impact Mel Brooks has had on the world, with his major comedy flicks proving that when there are no boundaries when it comes to being funny, things can get...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 September 2017
A Tribute To Some Of Mel Brooks' Greatest Comedies
Mel Brooks is without doubt one of the most esteemed comedy filmmakers that ever lived, which is why he well deserved his lifetime achievement award at the 2017 BAFTAs. For his contributions to cinema, he...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 February 2017
Tributes Pour In For Gene Wilder Who Has Died Aged 83
Tributes have poured in for actor and writer Gene Wilder who has died aged 83. Wilder’s death was announced by his family on Monday, who revealed he had been secretly battling Alzheimer’s for three years....
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 August 2016
Mel Brooks Feted With Bfi Fellowship
The Grammy, Emmy, Oscar, and Tony award winner was presented with the organisation's highest honour during a private dinner in London, paying tribute to his outstanding achievement in film and television. John...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 March 2015
Mel Brooks Receives British Film Institute's Highest Honour
Legend of comedy Mel Brooks was awarded the British Film Institute’s Highest Honour, the BFI Fellowship at a private London dinner on Friday evening, in front of guest including Terry Gilliam and Mike Leigh.Mel Brooks...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 March 2015
Little Rascals Not So Little Anymore: The Cast Recreate The Poster 20 Years On
They shot to fame and gained a momentous audience following in 1994 as a rag-tag group of troublesome kids in the American comedy Little Rascals. The little people that gave us so much joy in...
By Charlotte Court in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 September 2014
Stars Tweet Tributes To Late Director Paul Mazursky
A host of stars including Lena Dunham, Mel Brooks and Sandra Bernhard have spoken out to pay their respects to director Paul Mazursky following his death on Monday (30Jun14).The five-times Oscar nominated director passed away...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 July 2014
Pioneer And Legend In Comedy Sid Caesar Saluted By Friends And Colleagues
Wednesday saw another tragedy in showbiz, with the death of comedian and TV pioneer Sid Caesar. He was 91. In the early years of his career, was the star and creator of Your Show of...
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 February 2014
Mr. Peabody In A Brand New Adventure For 2013, Cartoon To Big Screen [Trailer + Pictures]
It’s not easy being the world's smartest and most brilliant dog. In fact, it’s pretty darn difficult. Mr. Peabody is taking his endless adventure pallet onto the big screen, with a time-travelling yarn through ancient...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 November 2013
Comic Mel Brooks Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award From American Film Institute
Mel Brooks became the 41st recipient of the American Film Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award at Thursday (June 6) night's handing-out ceremony. Upon receiving award the director of such comic greats as Young Frankenstein and Blazing...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 June 2013
#Funny: Twitter Launches Comedy Festival Featuring Mel Brooks
Twitter is spreading its wings into the world of comedy and launching its own comedy festival played out in just 140 characters and six-second videos. Twitter is teaming up with Comedy Central for the 'ComedyFest'...
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 April 2013
Mel Brooks Was Run Over By A Car In His Youth
Actor Mel Brooks has credited his older brother with saving his life after he was run over by a limousine in his youth.The Blazing Saddles star was skating in the street near his home in...
By WENN on 05 April 2013
David Lynch And Mel Brooks To Receive Honorary Afi Degrees
Filmmakers David Lynch and Mel Brooks are set to be handed honorary degrees from the American Film Institute (Afi) in recognition of their lengthy careers.Both men will receive doctorates of fine arts degrees for "contribution...
By WENN on 30 May 2012
Frankie Laine Dies
Veteran singer FRANKIE LAINE has died in a San Diego, California hospital. He was 93. Lane, best known for singing the theme from classic TV western series RAWHIDE, suffered a heart attack following hip replacement...
By WENN on 07 February 2007
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