American late-night live sketch show on NBC
A round-up of recent podcast and TV comedy coverage shows renewed energy in long-running formats, with standout moments and notable departures. The Guardian and New York Times review seasons and spin-offs, while UK-specific ventures face mixed reception amid evolving formats.
The inaugural Enhanced Games in Las Vegas has featured track, swimming and weightlifting with athletes allowed to use performance-enhancing drugs under medical supervision. Organisers say the event is safe and innovative, while anti-doping bodies warn it could normalize PED use and harm public health.
The Legally Blonde prequel Elle has premiered on Prime Video, following Elle Woods as a high-school junior in 1995 Seattle. The eight-episode series relocates her from Bel Air to a grungier setting, trying to recapture the original film’s camp energy. Reviews are mixed on tone, visuals and character depth as audiences watch Elle navigate social politics, friendships and first loves while adapting to a new city.
Penelope Keith has died at 86 after a cancer diagnosis. The Guardian, Scotsman and AP News report tributes to the actress known for The Good Life and To the Manor Born, highlighting her comic genius and long theatre career.
The final season of The Bear lands with high-stakes energy. Carmy faces mounting pressure as staff, space, and supply collapse in a single-day arc. The finale delivers a tense close that redefines the show’s arc while reuniting fans with its core crew.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have married in a private ceremony at Madison Square Garden, Swift's publicist has confirmed. Actor Adam Sandler officiated, the couple did not use bridesmaids or groomsmen, and Austin Swift and Jason Kelce served as man of honor and best man. Both wore Christian Dior Haute Couture; Swift wore Cartier and Christian Louboutin shoes.