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Billy Connolly warns fans being 'targeted' by AI deepfake scams

Billy Connolly has issued a warning to fans after a number of AI deepfake videos impersonating him began to circulate online ...

The National (Scotland)

Sir Billy Connolly warns fans of scammers pretending to be him with AI

The veteran comedian said criminals can use AI to impersonate his voice

The Independent UK

Sir Billy Connolly warns fans of scammers impersonating him online

The comedian said the scammers reach out to fans and ‘create multiple deceptive social media and email accounts’.

Evening Standard

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Fringe reviews: Florence, One Man Poe, Zoe Coombs Marr and more

As part of my attempt to see 10 shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in one day, I also wanted to review them all

The National (Scotland)

When Billy Met Alasdair review – two Scottish giants happily collide

Alan Bissett embodies both the expansive Big Yin and the detached author of Lanark in a thoughtful, entertaining search for their connection

The Guardian - UK

Outrage as Billy Connolly scarecrow stolen and 'dismembered'

A woman is on a mission to find a stolen Billy Connolly scarecrow.

The National (Scotland)

New play imagines what happened when Billy Connolly met Alasdair Gray

THEY are two of Scotland’s greatest cultural exports of the 20th century.

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Edinburgh festival 2025: 20 theatre shows to see this summer

Peter Pan has a pop fantasy, Faustus is in Africa, Brian Cox leads a banking satire and Billy Connolly meets the late Alasdair Gray. Elsewhere, the joy of pickling, a landmark jazz album and Elton John’s libel case take centre stage

The Guardian - UK

Rhod Gilbert and the Giant Grapefruit at Eventim Apollo: 'rage, heart and lashings of dark humour'

5/5 The Welsh comedian’s show about his brush with mortality has echoes of early Billy Connolly, he’s that good

Evening Standard

Duncan Campbell obituary

Guardian crime correspondent admired for his determined and scrupulously fair reporting of wrongdoing, including miscarriages of justice

The Guardian - UK

Sir Billy Connolly to be celebrated at Glasgow music event

Scotland's biggest night of traditional music is set to celebrate Glasgow comedy and folk music legend Sir Billy Connolly.

The National (Scotland)

Naked Billy Connolly mural unveiled in iconic Glasgow location

A new mural of Billy Connolly that has just been completed in Glasgow's Nelson Mandela Place ...

The National (Scotland)

Rosco McClelland wins Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award

The award was created in honour of Sir Billy Connolly, who selects the winner from a shortlist drawn up by panel of judges.

Evening Standard

Shortlist for international comedy festival's Billy Connolly spirit award announced

THE shortlist for this year's Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award has been announced as one of Scotland’s biggest comedy festivals has…

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Seven comics on shortlist for Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award

Glasgow International Comedy Festival will announce the winner on March 30, as this year’s event closes.

Evening Standard

Elaine C Smith grazes cattle on Glasgow Green to mark Freedom of City honour

Others awarded the title include Sir Billy Connolly and the late Nelson Mandela.

Evening Standard

Jack Vettriano: From Fife mines to worldwide fame

The artist died in France at the age of 73 on Saturday.

The National (Scotland)

Media Watch: BBC Gaza film concerns and fake Anas Sarwar news

Welcome to this week’s Media Watch, which is officially back after a few weeks away!

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Fact check: Did Anas Sarwar call Billy Connolly 'vulgar and offensive'?

“OUTDATED”, “vulgar” and “offensive” are the words that a viral fake tweet depicts Labour leader Anas Sarwar calling Billy Connolly.

Evening Standard

Judging panel revealed for Glasgow comedy festival award named after the Big Yin

The Glasgow International Comedy Festival is due to begin next month.

The National (Scotland)

Top TV stars among judges for Glasgow Comedy Festival award

The Glasgow International Comedy Festival (GICF) has announced the judging panel for the 2025 Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award, featuring…

The National (Scotland)

Billy Connolly brands Scottish hero 'murderer and thief'

SCOTTISH comedian Sir Billy Connolly has branded Rob Roy — one of Scotland’s most infamous heroes — a "murderer and a thief".

Evening Standard

Janey Godley, Scottish stand-up who found humour in adversity

The Glaswegian stand-up comic was raised in Shettleston in the East End of the city.

The Independent UK

Billy Connolly insists he’s ‘not dead or broken’ in frank health update

‘The Parkinson’s just rumbles along,’ said comedian in new book

The National (Scotland)

Legendary actor Elaine C Smith creates new comedy prize for Scottish students

THE legendary Scottish actor, comedian and panto queen Elaine C Smith has announced she’s creating her own award to help those to follow in her…

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