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The comedian, actor, writer and director will bring his new Hypothetical stand-up show to Auckland, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne in September and October.

The Goodies star Bill Oddie has died aged 85, closing a career that spanned comedy, music, broadcasting, writing and wildlife conservation. Equally influential as a performer and naturalist, Oddie became one of Britain's most recognisable television personalities and inspired generations of birdwatchers through his broadcasting and advocacy.

Larry David has taken direct aim at U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in the latest episode of his HBO comedy series Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, while the show's reunion of many Curb Your Enthusiasm regulars notably does not include Cheryl Hines, Kennedy's wife and David's longtime television co-star.

Gabriel Iglesias will return to Australia later this year with The 1976 Tour: A Fluffy Celebration, marking his first local performances since the release of his latest Netflix special, Gabriel Iglesias: Legend Of Fluffy. The tour includes arena shows in Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane and Melbourne, with the Sydney performance also forming part of the Just For Laughs Sydney Comedy Festival.

British author, comedian and former doctor Adam Kay will return to Australia this summer with his live stage production Twas The Nightshift Before Christmas Live, bringing his bestselling medical memoirs and festive stories to audiences across seven cities.

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld has drawn widespread criticism after telling a social media influencer that Palestine “doesn't exist” while leaving Madison Square Garden following the New York Knicks' dramatic NBA Finals victory over the San Antonio Spurs. The brief exchange, captured on video and rapidly shared across social media, has become the latest flashpoint involving the comedian's outspoken support for Israel and his views on the Palestinian cause.

Jimmy Kimmel turned a prestigious Peabody Awards acceptance speech into a defence of free speech and political satire, using the moment to reflect on recent challenges facing his long-running late-night television show while also delivering a series of mocking nicknames aimed at Trump.