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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with the media after receiving a McDonald's order via DoorDash, which was delivered to him in front of the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 13, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
FRONT PAGE JOKE

U.K. Tabloid Humiliates ‘Naughty Boy’ Trump Over Jesus Pic

The president was mocked with a biting cultural reference for depicting himself as the Messiah.

Erkki Forster

Actor and comedian Eric Idle expressed his sadness over the loss of his friend, Rob Reiner.
‘A LOVELY MAN’

Star Reveals Rob Reiner’s Final Words Hours Before Death

The “Monty Python” star revealed he spoke to Reiner not long before he was found murdered.

Georgina DiNardo

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Sir Michael Palin attends the National Television Awards 2020 at The O2 Arena on January 28, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
FISHING FOR COMPLIMENTS

Sketch Saved ‘Monty Python’ Star While Held at Gunpoint

Some quick thinking helped get Michael Palin out of a scary situation in Venezuela.

Ethan Cotler

Michael Palin
BRIGHT SIDE

Monty Python Star, 82, Says He’s Preparing for End of Life

Michael Palin has handed over his passwords “in case I get run over by a bus.”

William Vaillancourt

Eric Idle
VERY NAUGHTY BOY

Monty Python Star Would Welcome Boot From Trump’s America

“I’d be in very select company,” the comedian said.

Tom Latchem

John Cleese during a book signing at Waterstones Piccadilly to promote his book "Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide" on Sept. 10, 2020 in London, England.
NO SENSE OF ‘IRONY’

John Cleese Moans About Being Forced to Cut N-Word From Show

The “Monty Python” comedian lobbed shots at audience intellect when explaining why he dropped the racist slur from a stage revival of “Fawlty Towers.”

Amanda Yen

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Eric Idle says he’s still working for a living at 80 and hit out at his Monty Python co-stars in a series of X comments.
UNHOLY HAND GRENADES

Eric Idle Slams Monty Python Co-Stars Amid Financial Woes

He went as far as accusing John Cleese of being a bully.

Dan Ladden-Hall

A photo illustration of John Cleese with stills of him from The Flying Circus
‘THE INSANITY OF IT’

John Cleese Sets the Record Straight on ‘Monty Python’ Lore

From “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” and “The Holy Grail” to “Life of Brian,” Cleese tells The Daily Beast how the iconic troupe’s best sketches and scenes came to life.

Jeff Slate

A photo illustration of Michael Urie in his roles in Spamalot, Shrinking, Ugly Betty, and Single All the Way
‘DON’T SCREW IT UP’

Michael Urie’s Big Gay Journey From ‘Ugly Betty’ to Broadway

Michael Urie reveals the key to nailing the comedy of “Spamalot” on Broadway, his “super-straight” role in “Shrinking,” and why he refuses to tell his coming-out story any more.

Kevin Fallon

Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer as the Lady of the Lake in 'Spamalot'
‘I JUST GO FOR IT’

Why Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer Loves to Play the Broadway Diva

“Spamalot” star Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer talks about her journey to Broadway stardom, the diva on stage and within, Tonys, depression—and writing a play about Ghislaine Maxwell.

Tim Teeman

A photo including James Monroe Iglehart and the cast of 'Spamalot' on Broadway.
GOOD KNIGHT!

‘Spamalot’ on Broadway—Deliciously Silly, Slightly Dated

“Spamalot” returns to Broadway, and the Python-faithful will love it, even it feels a little lost in comedy time. Plus, Dianne Wiest plays a woman seeking fame in “Scene Partners.”

Tim Teeman

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