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2021 Fred Award Finalists Announced Winners include David Correos, Laura Daniel x Joseph Moore, and Eli Matthewson.by BWW News Desk FRED Award judges have chosen three finalists to compete at tomorrow's final festival showcase, Electric Kiwi Last Laughs. The FRED, one of the highest commendations in our comedy industry, is awarded to the Best New Zealand Show in the 2021 NZ Intl Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo. Named in honour of the late comedy icon John Clarke's legendary Kiwi character Fred Dagg, The FRED Award was introduced in 2006 and recognises the Comedy Festival's Best Show by ...

Growing up, comedian James Roque was told to stay out of the sun. All the kids were. From the safety of shade, parents would shout out to their children that they needed to cover up. They’d tell them to come inside because they’d be out too long. But the main cause for concern wasn’t due to sunburn or skin cancer. They were worried their children would tan and their skin would darken. Lawrence Smith/Stuff James Roque is doing a comedy set about skin whitening, and his experiences as a Filipino man. In the Philippines and many countries, skin whitening is a big business. White and pale...

Another singer unmasked, but we're no closer to understanding what is going on.

The Masked Singer NZ: Setting free 'Paula Bennett' and a Cocker Spaniel fight 16 May, 2021 08:02 AM 4 minutes to read Is one of New Zealand's most famous politicians behind this mask? Photo / Three Desperate for something new from episode 3, I turned my attention to the opening dance sequence. The freshly attired Look Sharp dancers were back and seemed ready to crack on with an absolutely smashing episode. I, for one, was pumped. But as I watched on I felt like a disappointed high school drama teacher who wanted to direct Cats but only had the budget for Cat in the Hat. Read More