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Comedian Tim Minchin has begged parents to stop encouraging their kids to idolise and chase fame.  The internationally-acclaimed actor said on Jess Rowe's The Big Talk Show, the idea of becoming a celebrity has become very attractive to younger generations. 'I really don't think we should all bring our kids up to think this myth, that you can be president of the United States if you just work hard,' he said.

I have recently been informed that, like it or not, I have to go to the South Pole. Or at least, that's the best way I can think of describing what's happened to me in the last few months. About halfway through the soggy summer of 2023, a surprised doctor confirmed that the weird lumps in my neck were metastasised squamous cell carcinoma, and the reason I'd had trouble swallowing for a year was a tumour in my throat. Sadly, although the chemo and radiation did a good job on the tumours in my throat and neck, my lungs are now riddled with the bloody things. The prog­nosis is not quite 'don't buy any green bananas', but it's pretty close to 'don't start any long books'.

Ranvir Singh was forced to apologise to Lorraine viewers on Friday as guest Tim Minchin brazenly swore live on air. The presenter, 47, had been interviewing the Australian actor and comic, 48, about his career and his new book, but things took a turn when he unexpectedly turned the air blue when talked turned to ticket prices and tours. While sharing his distain at soaring ticket prices, Tim let slip the word 'b******s' before asking a mortified Ranvir if he was allowed to say it.

Tim Minchin, a Melbourne comedian, opened Groundhog Day The Musical on Wednesday. And the 48-year-old, who is also mourning the loss of his beloved mother Ros just weeks ago, put on a brace face for the occasion. The comedic guy seemed to be a good sport, making jokes and gamely discussing the media.

Despite canceling an Australia Day function at the mansion due to the expense, Australia's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Stephen Smith, renovated his official residence. Mr Smith said the $55,000 expense to run the black-tie gala, which had previously been attended by Kylie Minogue, Delta Goodrem, and Tim Minchin were the reason for the cancellation.

Stephen Smith, Australia's highest-ranking diplomat, put an end to the annual Australia Day Gala dinner held in the Australian High Commission's marble-clad Exhibition Hall on the Strand on the Saturday nearest to January 26. The black-tie evet, run by the not-for-profit Australia Day Foundation, has previously attracted some of Australia's biggest exports, including singers Kylie Minogue, Natalie Imbruglia, Tim Minchin, and actor Barry Humphries, as well as broadcaster Clive James. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, a spokesperson for the High Commission of Australia said it was "well known" that Australia Day addresses sensitivities for certain Australians.'

Tim Minchin talked to me on Thursday about what made him decide to go for his Sydney gig after his mother's death the day before. On November 10, the comedian, 48, appeared at the State Theatre with Tim Minchin and made the shocking announcement at the end of the performance. Minchin has now stated the reason why he did not cancel the show.

Tim Minchin has performed a live version of his album Apart Together, to celebrate three years since its inception. At Sydney's legendary Trackdown Studio, the British-born Australian comedian, 48, filmed the program. The set featured an expanded band, string section, and special guest Ben Folds.

When Tim Minchin revealed his beloved mother Ros had been diagnosed with terminal blood cancer three years ago, the audience was stunned at a show in Sydney last Friday night. He related tales about his mother and performed several songs about her before revealing that she died at the end of the show that she had died a day earlier aged 74. Former Senator Amanda Vanstone weighed in on the tragedia on Monday night, hours after a wretched Minchin returned to the stage for his final Sydney show, accusing Minchin of "cheapening" his mother's death.

Tim Minchin, an Australian entertainer, has announced that Ros is dead after a three-year battle with blood cancer. Tim told a captivated audience at his Sydney show on Friday night, 'My mum died yesterday.' The British-born comedian, 48, had been writing a number of songs about his mother and performed a number of songs about her during the show.

After making a tragic personal announcement on stage, Tim Minchin shocked the audience at his Sydney show on Friday night. Tim told the stunned audience, 'My mum died yesterday.' The 48-year-old Australian comedian had been posting many articles about his mother and performed a number of songs he had written about her on the program.

Tim Minchin was upbeat on Sunday after attending an exclusive Melbourne event announcing that his hit Groundhog Day musical is heading Down Under. As he posed for photographs at the event, the comedian, 47, cut a dashing figure in a tailored black blazer with matching pants and T-shirt. He let his long-haired hair cling around his shoulders and sported a rugged beard.

PATRICK MARMION: Think you know Groundhog Day from the Bill Murray movie?Been there and got the giant furry rodent T-shirt? Well, think twice. Matthew Warchus and Tim Minchin's musical is a dizzying, blistering, and joyous reimagining of Danny Rubin's cult tale. It's a show that not only withstands repetition but also turns repetition into an art form, thanks in no small part to Andy Karl's role in Murray's role as cynical weatherman Phil Connors. I would not have guessed it was possible to top Murray as the contemptuous television reporter who was condemned to relive the entire day in Midwest Hicksville. But Karl complements Murray's laconic genius by adding song, athleticism, and fizz.

The comedic series, which was written by Matilda lyricist Tim Minchin, is based on the 1993 hit film starring Bill Murray as a frustrated television weatherman trapped in a looping day. But bosses are concerned that the audience, who paid up to £144 for a ticket to the Olivier Award-winning spectacle, will be upset. They're now providing punters with warnings of their 'explicit depiction of suicide,' as well as links to mental health charity Mind and suicide support service Samaritan. The play follows Phil Connors, the protagonist, through a run time of 2 hours and 35 minutes, attempting to break his life to escape the ever-repeating cycle.

DR MAX PEMBERTON: An epidemic of mental health issues impacting youth is now affecting the elderly, with recent reports indicating that more than a million children need medical assistance for serious mental health problems in the last year. The results also showed a dramatic rise in the number of children admitted to hospitals with severe eating disorders, which was up 82 percent in two years. I have seen firsthand how patients being referred to my clinic are increasing, as well as those who are chronically ill for whom hospital admission is now the only alternative. So why has this terribly sad situation developed? I believe there are two reasons.

The musical film, which has been based on Tim Minchin's hit West End show, has sneaked in mentions for Scottish fizzy drink Irn Bru, Walkers' Wotsits, and Cadbury's Curly Wurly. Child characters are seen enjoying the high-calorie snacks during the film's scenes starring Emma Thompson and Stephen Graham. On-screen ads have been shown to have a correlation between childhood obesity and childhood obesity in recent studies. One of Matilda's closest friends first saw Irn Bru being boozed in the playground. After discovering that she has invented telekinesis that allows her to shift objects without touching them, Matilda is seen moving the tin with her eyes later today.

In the aftermath of his tremendous Broadway success with Matilda and Groundhog Day, Tim Minchin has shared more about the mysterious process of creating a hit musical. In order for a film to be effectively converted into a stage musical, the comedian, 47, said that it must generate a variety of thought-provoking topics. Most musicals, I believe, aren't great.' I can't see it. 'You want a story with an amazing conceptual underpinning,' he told The Herald Sun.

Tim Minchin and Maia Mitchell, a based Aussie actor, are expected to appear in the upcoming Disney+ Original The Artful Dodger. According to Variety Australia, the eight-part series, which is based on Charles Dickens' characters, has already started filming in New South Wales. The story, which takes place in 1850's Australia, is a spin-off from the celebrated author's Oliver Twist's.

Fran Kelly, an ABC actress, is uncertain if her talk show Frankly will return in 2023 after criticism that she was too old to host the series. Kelly, 64, told TV Tonight that ABC bosses are yet to even discuss whether or not the weekly arts and culture show will be renewed. Kelly, on the other hand, is hoping that the program, which had fairly poor ratings throughout its run, will return next year.

The Sydney Opera House's 50th anniversary season will feature 230 performances, events, and experiences, including free outdoor concerts, festivals, and some of the world's best theatre. Tim Minchin's special performance (pictured, left and top right) opened the summer festivities on Saturday night, with Hollywood actress Michael Sheen (bottom right) appearing in Amadeus in December.

The new full-length trailer for Netflix's "Matilda the Musical" is here, and it features Emma Thompson, Lashana Lynch, and the young Alisha Weir stepping into the iconic roles of Miss Trunchbull, Miss Honey, and Matilda — but this time, with music! The trailer, which was released on October 13th and clocks in at just over two minutes, gives a sneak peek at a few of the younger songs that will keep you interested throughout the film. The musical — as well as a 1996 cult-classic film — is based on Roald Dahl's tale about the titular 5-year-old, who uses her telekinesis to battle bullies, including her parents and her school's headmistress. Matthew Warchus, who also produced the stage musical, will oversee the film. Dennis Kelly, the original playwright, will adapt the screenplay, with original music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. The film will be released in the United Kingdom by Sony's TriStar Pictures, with Netflix distributing it internationally.

Tim Minchin has shared how he fulfilled his 'lifelong dream' of working with Emma Thompson in the forthcoming Matilda film. The Australian comedian, 57, wrote the script for the remake of the 1996 Roald Dahl classic, with Thompson starring as head teacher Miss Trunchbull. She just put herself so hard into this role,' he told 9Honey about the Oscar-winning British actress She just threw herself into this role.'

Fran Kelly has promised that her new show would feature some of her favorite names. Kelly was announced as the host of a new Friday night television primetime arts and culture talk show Frankly on the ABC. Tim Minchin, Richard E. Grant, Adam Goodes, Shaun Micallef, and Jimmy Barnes will appear on the 64-year-old's show.

Milly Alcock, the house of Dragons, has admitted to washing dishes in a restaurant before landing her dream role. The actress, 22, who plays Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in the HBO fantasy series, has lived a down-to-earth life, but she is on to become a big Hollywood celebrity. 'I never thought this would happen to me,' Milly said in a recent interview with Just Jared.'