Comedy

South African composer Lebo M has filed a $27 million lawsuit against Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi over a viral podcast remark about the Zulu chant in The Lion King's Circle of Life. Lebo M claims the comedian's translation distorts his artistic work and has led to threats. The case highlights tensions between comedy and cultural representation.

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A24's upcoming comedy 'Peaked' has cast Amy Sedaris, Owen Thiele, Jaya Harper, Emil Wakim, and Alex Consani in supporting roles. The film, directed by Molly Gordon from a script by Allie Levitan, stars Gordon and Levitan opposite Emma Mackey. It follows two high school mean girls attempting to relive their glory days at a 10-year reunion.

Comedian Patton Oswalt targeted actor Timothée Chalamet in a monologue at the MPSE Golden Reel Awards. The routine focused on Chalamet's recent comments about ballet and opera. The event precedes the 2026 Oscars.

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Comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono underwent examination at Bareskrim Polri on March 9, 2026, regarding alleged insult to Toraja customs. He hopes the case can be resolved peacefully through restorative justice. Pandji recently completed an adat trial in Tana Toraja in February.

Actor Jake Johnson, known for his role in New Girl, has been cast as the lead in an untitled NBC comedy pilot about a private investigator. The project comes from writers Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici, creators of Brooklyn Nine-Nine. The pilot was ordered by the network in January.

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Peacock is developing a television adaptation of the 2009 romantic comedy Bride Wars, with Emma Roberts set to star and executive produce. The series reimagines the original film's premise for a contemporary audience. It centers on a rivalry between wedding planners in a small North Carolina town.