'The funniest fellas and fillies'

Loaded's comedy award shortlist

05/09/2007 … Chris Moyles, Fern Britton and Posh and Becks are some of Britain’s funniest people, according to the nominations for the annual Loaded Lafta awards.

Feeling the Heat

ITV2 plans celeb-mag sitcom

05/09/2007 … ITV2 is considering a sitcom set in the offices of a Heat-style celebrity magazine.

Oliver's movie break

Comic lands role in Myers pic

05/09/2007 … John Oliver has landed his first movie role – appearing in the new Mike Myers comedy The Love Guru.

05/09/2007 … DOCTOR WHO star David Tennant is the latest name to be cited in the ever-growing list of guest stars said to be appearing in the final episodes of Extras.

Bruno's ready for action

Baron Cohen's film confirmed

05/09/2007 … Sacha Baron Cohen is ready to start work on his long-awaited Bruno movie, according to Hollywood reports.

Another fine message...

Laurel's letters fetch £2,900

05/09/2007 … Letters Stan Laurel wrote to a pen-pal over a ten-year period have fetched £2,900 at auction today.

The top gag Merchant

Stephen Merchant wins GQ award

05/09/2007 … His live appearances may be few and far between, but Stephen Merchant has been named comedian of the year by GQ magazine.

Lewis sorry over gay jibe

'i made a bad choice of words'

05/09/2007 … Jerry Lewis has apologised after almost using the word ‘faggot’ on live TV.