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Edinburgh Fringe's annual funniest joke award has been scrapped for this year's comedy festival, organisers have confirmed (no joke).The award, established in 2008 and typically presented by the TV channel U&Dave, will not be held this year as the channel's bosses focus on evolving their commissioning strategy. They emphasized their ongoing commitment to promoting comedy in innovative ways despite pausing the award. Want More Context? 🔎

Ofcom has urged YouTube to enhance the visibility of UK public service media to safeguard its future, noting that children now prefer YouTube over traditional broadcasters like the BBC, ITV, and Channel 4. The media regulator warns that the system faces significant financial and audience challenges, with only about 20% of YouTube content viewed in the UK being locally produced. Want More Context? 🔎

The Zellner Brothers' upcoming alien invasion comedy, Alpha Gang, has added stars Chris Pine, Lily-Rose Depp, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Doona Bae to its ensemble cast, which includes Cate Blanchett and Léa Seydoux. The film features alien invaders disguised as a 1950s biker gang whose mission of domination is complicated by their newfound emotions. Want More Context? 🔎

Stephen Colbert surprised viewers with the announcement that The Late Show will end in May 2024, after his tenure since 2015, marking the show's conclusion rather than a host replacement. This cancellation raises speculation about the future of other late-night shows, including those hosted by Seth Meyers and Jimmys Fallon and Kimmel. Want More Context? 🔎

Rob Brydon, inspired by The Traitors, is set to host a new game show titled Destination X, where contestants must deduce a secret location from cryptic clues. The series features 13 contestants vying for a £100,000 prize, with Brydon aiming to infuse a similar "lightness" into the show as seen with Claudia Winkleman in The Traitors. Want More Context? 🔎

Billy Joel expressed that he is feeling "good" two months after revealing his diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), a rare brain condition. During a podcast with Bill Maher, he mentioned ongoing treatment for balance issues and acknowledged the impact of his condition on recent concert cancellations. Want More Context? 🔎