The Riyadh Comedy Festival has brought together more than 50 top comedic talents from the likes of the UK and US - but their performances haven't passed without criticism.
Known as the "Queen of the bonkbuster", Dame Jilly's filthy and funny novels sold millions around the world. Reflecting upon her career after becoming a dame, the author said she had always wanted to write happy books.
The former Take That singer said it was his "dream" to perform at Atakoy Marina in Istanbul on Tuesday but the decision by city authorities to cancel the show "was beyond our control".
The 60-year-old said he was "really sad" to miss Oasis shows in South Korea, Japan and Australia, but assured fans he is "feeling good and will be back ready to go in time for South America".
The hip-hop mogul says he is no longer running from his "many mistakes". He also addresses the infamous CCTV footage from an LA hotel in 2016, which showed him attacking his former girlfriend Cassie Ventura.