Jocelyn Chia's social media accounts disabled, Singaporeans find her jokes not funny
The lawyer-turned-comedian's satire dwelled on the ill-fated Malaysian carrier MH370, as well as the state of developments in Malaysia.
Thu Jun 08 2023
Depiction of Macron as Hitler tests France's tolerance for satire
Macron's personal lawyers and his party have now filed legal complaints alleging that the depictions were a public insult.
Sat Jul 31 2021
Social satire mini-series 'The White Lotus' premieres in Los Angeles
Shot at the height of the pandemic, the cast had to isolate together to stay safe.
Thu Jul 08 2021
'Nomadland,' satire 'Borat 2' win top Golden Globes
The usual gathering of A-listers at a gala dinner in Beverly Hills was replaced by webcams in the homes of mostly glammed-up celebrities.
Mon Mar 01 2021
The Cosa click-bait: Gia Coppola on her YouTube culture satire
Sofia Coppola who directed "Virgin Suicides" and "Lost in Translation" Gia Coppola spent a chunk of her childhood on her aunt's sets.
Tue Sep 08 2020
Satire on EU bureaucracy wins German book prize
Austrian writer Robert Menasse scooped a 25,000 euro prize for his novel "Die Hauptstadt" (The Capital) on Monday on the eve of the opening of the Frankfurt Book Fair.
Thu Oct 12 2017
Politics dominate SAG awards as 'Veep,' 'Moonlight' take early wins
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who won best comedy TV actress for playing flawed fictional U.S. President Selina Meyer on HBO's political satire "Veep," used her acceptance speech to call Trump's ban on Muslim
Mon Jan 30 2017
Beheading attire and sexy suicide vests? Satire of Daish wives stirs anger and praise
In a clip from BBC's "Revolting" TV comedy show, one "wife" of a militant fighter in Syria says: "It's only three days to the beheading and I've got no idea what to wear."
Sun Jan 08 2017
Monty Python star in film comedy about death of Stalin
A film satire on the last days of the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin starring Monty Python's Michael Palin is soon to start shooting.
Fri May 13 2016
Is Obama allowed to speak Malay?
Zan Azlee wonders if it is blasphemy for a President of the United States to speak Malay.
Thu May 01 2014
Colbert's move to 'The Late Show' comes at satire's expense
It looks like Stephen Colbert's move to CBS means satire news has taken a big hit.
Fri Apr 11 2014
Video to be probed for seditious, defamatory elements - Police
The police will scrutinise the contents of Teresa Kok's video clip laced with political satire.
Sun Feb 02 2014
UMNO Youth condemns Teresa Kok's satirical video
The Federal Territory UMNO Youth strongly opposed the video posted by Seputeh Parliament member, Teresa Kok, who posted a Chinese New Year satire video, recently.
Sat Feb 01 2014
Singapore cartoonist apologises over satirical strip
The Attorney-General's Chambers said it would no longer pursue contempt of court charges against Leslie Chew, 37.
Tue Aug 06 2013