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EXPLAINED: Ali g - The Real Truth

London leaver: 'I was spending £20k a year on rent with no real security'

Beautician Costi Dena swapped renting for a home of her own, and cut her monthly housing bill by £500

Evening Standard

Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher give update on divorce one year after split

Former couple told fans they continue to have ‘great respect’ for each other

The Independent UK

Seth Rogen on going from onscreen slacker to studio boss: ‘People really do scream at each other in Hollywood’

He might be known for his stoner vibe and roles in comedies such as Superbad and Knocked Up, but behind the scenes the actor, writer, weed-lover and pottery fan has also become a producing power player. Has it changed him?

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Sacha Baron Cohen reprises Borat to mock Trump and ask for reservation at Ohio ‘cat restaurant’

The British comedian and actor also roasted Vice President Kamala Harris

The Independent UK

Why is Halloween suddenly so big in Britain?

It used to mean a few kids throwing bedsheets over their heads in exchange for sweets. Nowadays, any gathering between September and Christmas is an excuse for fancy dress, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

Victoria Beckham documentary: Her 10 funniest moments ahead of new Netflix doc

She may be our Posh, but Victoria Beckham has long held the unofficial title of funniest Spice Girl too. As we await her new Netflix documentary, here are some of her best moments

Evening Standard

Rebel Wilson claims treatment by co-star Sacha Baron Cohen led to her 'eating in an extremely unhealthy way'

Baron Cohen, the man behind characters including Ali G and Borat, has described the claims as ‘demonstrably false’

Evening Standard

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Michael Parkinson’s most memorable interviews, from Muhammed Ali to Meg Ryan

The Yorkshireman quizzed some of the most famous faces from the worlds of art, sport and politics between 1971 and 2007, creating some of British television’s most unforgettable moments

The Independent UK

Our pick of Michael Parkinson’s 10 most memorable interview moments

His conversations with high-profile names kept him ahead of the competition for decades

Evening Standard

Sir Michael Parkinson: From Muhammad Ali to Meg Ryan, the legendary broadcaster’s most memorable interviews

The Yorkshireman quizzed some of the most famous faces from the worlds of art, sport and politics between 1971 and 2007, creating some of British television’s most unforgettable moments

The Independent UK

Sacha Baron Cohen ‘planning to revive Ali G’ to mark 25th anniversary

The English comedian is believed to be working on a tour incorporating the Staines-based character, who first appeared in 1998

Evening Standard

After Borat 2, Sacha Baron Cohen Is Reportedly Resurrecting Another One Of His Most Beloved Characters

Years after Sacha Baron Cohen's successful resurrection through Borat 2, another beloved character may be coming back!

Cinemablend

The British Miracle Meat: the story behind one of the best TV hoaxes in history

Terrestrial television may sometimes seem old-fashioned – but this only enhances its ability to tease and surprise its audience. This week, Channel 4 brought back satire with a bang

The Guardian - UK

Ali G and Borat wouldn’t air now because ‘you can’t mislead people’ says Channel 4 executive

New Ofcom welfare regulations no longer allow prank shows of that type

Evening Standard

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Eight of the weirdest claims from Harry's new book - 'todger' frostbite and matron crush

Prince Harry's upcoming memoir Spare reveals a number of shocking allegations - but you might have missed some of the more bizarre tales of his life

The Guardian - UK

Animal Joy by Nuar Alsadir review – is laughter the best medicine?

Joining the dots between Ali G and Nietzsche, the poet and psychoanalyst’s unguarded exploration of laughter will leave readers enlightened and emboldened

Daily Record

Victoria Beckham celebrates 23rd wedding anniversary with David by mocking people who 'said it wouldn't last'

The couple, who are parents to Brooklyn, 23, Romeo, 19, Cruz, 17 and Harper, 10, have been loved up since they first met at the Manchester United players' lounge in early 1997.

The Guardian - UK

Double take: the weird and wonderful world of celebrity lookalikes

Earning a living by resembling someone famous is a strange business. Here Madonna, Michelle Obama, Prince Charles and Johnny Depp offer some insights into what it’s like to look like someone else

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The Guardian - UK

Experience: I’ve been a Queen lookalike for 50 years

Bands wanted me for music videos, and I handed out gifts with Liberace

Daily Mirror

Benedict Cumberbatch's sweary response as he's told he looks like Ali G in photoshoot

Benedict Cumberbatch wasn't impressed when a recent photoshoot saw him compared to Sacha Baron Cohen's Ali G character by online users

Evening Standard

Benedict Cumberbatch hits back at Ali G jokes after magazine cover comparisons

Benedict Cumberbatch has hit back at social media comments comparing him to Ali G after he dressed in yellow for a magazine shoot.

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