Alex Horne talks ‘Taskmaster’ VR game: “It might be better than the TV show”

Kate Aurthur administrator “I think that was a pretty dramatic, heightened account of what happened.” That’s something that Alex Baskin — the boss of Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules” — said at Variety’s TV FYC Fest, during a panel called “Reality Producers Tell All.” He was refuting recent claims made by “Vanderpump Rules” cast member Scheana Shay, who has said of late that during production on the show’s 11th season last summer, Baskin made a veiled threat to the cast about canceling the show if it didn’t improve. “I know Alex Baskin has said that midseason, the show was not in a good place,” Shay said on her “Scheananigans” podcast.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events It’s an early Friday morning in May and comedian Alex Edelman is on a Zoom video call from a Los Angeles hotel. He has a bit of a bed head and says that he had to borrow the socks he is wearing, a detail he shares when I tell him I’m nervous about our interview because he’s a really “smart comic.” “That is so nice but.. I’m not a smart comic.

Showbiz reporter Richard Arnold laughed his way through a hilarious blunder on Good Morning Britain - which left him so embarassed he said we would 'leave' the show. As his segment began on Wednesday 5 June, Richard chatted about the trailer for Bridgerton season three part two - which teases the continuing love story between Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington.

The Streets have shared a new single called ‘No Better Than Chance’ and announced a mix for the ‘Fabric Presents…’ series. Listen and find all the details below.The Mike Skinner-led project has created a 31-track release for Fabric as the iconic London club continues its 25th anniversary celebrations.

In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo roams the forest searching for his next victim while discussing “In A Violent Nature.” The movie follows a resurrected killer through the woods as he stalks his victims, all while searching for his stolen necklace.

Steven Gerrard has revealed he sought the advice of legendary Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson after being sacked by Aston Villa in October 2022.

Taskmaster have confirmed that the show’s new live experience will launch in London this autumn.It comes after hosts Greg Davies and Alex Horne shared plans for Taskmaster: The Live Experience which will allow viewers to “take part in the same ludicrous tasks that these so-called comedians do”, last December.The duo launched a mailing list to gauge interest in the idea, with 100,000 sign-ups required to get the project off the ground at the time.An overwhelming response from fans of the Channel 4 show was received and a ticket ballot has now been created to allocate tickets to Taskmaster fans for the forthcoming interactive experience which will take place at Dock X from September 18 to January 25, 2025.“We were hoping 100,000 people might sign up to the Live Experience mailing list, but when 250,000 did, we were excited and scared respectively,” Davies and Horne said in a statement.Taskmaster: The Live Experience is happening! Sign up the ballot now to be in with a chance of getting tickets.https://t.co/T5TkbN3Z5E pic.twitter.com/fk6OX75lnY— Taskmaster (@taskmaster) May 29, 2024“Do you want to compete in ludicrous tasks, just like your favourite comedians? Of course you do! And you can still sign up to Taskmaster: The Live Experience mailing list right now to enter the ticket ballot.”A ticket ballot will be drawn from 10am on June 19 before tickets go on general sale on June 21.

If you're on the hunt for a new spring scent, now's the time to bag a bargain. We've spotted an incredible deal on a top-rated Marc Jacobs perfume that could save you over £50.

Seinfeld actor Michael Richards has revealed that a former co-star nearly quit the hit show after failing to appear in an episode in Season 3.

Erik ten Hag has made the astonishing claim Manchester United were better than City in last season's FA Cup final.

Ross Matthews has some ideas on drag queens he’d like to see on the RuPaul’s Drag Race judges panel!

Fans of Clarkson's Farm were gobsmacked when Kaleb Cooper, the show's 25-year-old farming sensation, posted a clip of his little one, Oscar, taking over the tractor controls this week. Kaleb has become a familiar face on Jeremy Clarkson's hit Amazon Prime Video series, which follows the TV personality's foray into farming in Oxfordshire.

Byredo fans are swearing by a product from the brand that they insist might even be better than the classic perfumes. Gypsy Water has something of a cult following and you can get the exact scent for less than the typical £150 price tag. Byredo's Gypsy Water Hair Perfume is just £60 for a 75ml bottle and it's safe to use on your hair, skin and even clothes.Typically it's not advised to spray your hair with perfume as the alcohol can damage your locks.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer SPOILER WARNING: This story discusses major plot developments across the entire first season of “X-Men ’97,” currently streaming on Disney+. To say Marvel fans have enjoyed the first season “X-Men ’97” — the continuation of the beloved animated series from the 1990s, widely credited for laying the foundation for the explosion of superhero cinema in the 2000s and 2010s — is a bit like saying Wolverine has a bit of an anger issue.

These days, avoiding Marvel confirmation of any kind might be an occupational hazard. For example, today, “Top Gun: Maverick” star Lewis Pullman was on the Happy Sad Confused podcast to promote his Apple TV+ series, “Lessons In Chemistry,” co-starring Brie Larson, which is vying for Emmy Contention now.

Geordie Shore star Scotty T is returning to the series - despite being axed from the show six years ago, it has been confirmed.The usual cast are reuniting to film a brand-new series abroad in Thailand, Scotty T is joining the group shortly after they jet off - and "no one is quite ready" when he returns. Scotty T first joined the series in 2012 but was reportedly let go from Geordie Shore in 2019 after being caught snorting a 'suspicious white powder'.The reality star admitted he was using cocaine throughout the turbulent time in his life.

Harry Shearer voices many characters on The Simpsons and was recently replaced as the voice of Dr. Hibbert.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Harry Shearer has voiced dozens of characters on Fox’s “The Simpsons,” from Mr. Burns to Ned Flanders and Principal Skinner, but he was replaced as the voice of Springfield physician Dr. Hibbert when producers of the show vowed in 2020 to no longer have white actors voice characters of color.

Boots shoppers are rushing out to buy a 'magic in a bottler serum' that makes skin 'feel like silk' after application. Those who have tried the sought-after overnight serum have even hailed it as 'better' than a much more expensive version from Estee Lauder.

Men in Black star Rafe Spall is set to become a dad for the fourth time, confirming that he's in a relationship with his co-star Esther Smith - and they're expecting a baby! The actor, 41, stars in Apple TV+ comedy-drama Trying with his girlfriend Esther and were rumoured to be romantically involved back in 2022 after Rafe split from his wife the year before. On ITV's Lorraine on Tuesday, Rafe and Esther announced that they are expecting a child together. "I have to say, everybody always says what remarkable chemistry you two have," Lorraine Kelly said.