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In his show Taxi Tour, the comic from last year’s Britain’s Got Talent offers only standard-issue middle-aged standup

Kojo Anim was a star of the black standup circuit for years, but “Britain’s Got Talent changed my life,” he tells his Croydon crowd. The Londoner has booked his Taxi Tour off the back of an appearance in last year’s final, and recounts how that brush with fame – and his Christian faith, and new fatherhood – picked him back up after a grim period in his life. The emotional honesty is refreshing, but plays only a cameo role in an otherwise unadventurous show. Anim certainly does have talent, but – on this evidence – it’s for performing, not for writing distinctive material.

The show opens with a justification for appearing on BGT, and an account of his experience of overnight celebrity. But it soon devolves into standard issue middle-aged standup comparing his unglamorous childhood with that of today’s pampered youth. His parents play their expected role, giving their son broad accents to mimic when not walloping him for the slightest impertinence. “Only an African parent,” reports our host ruefully, “will beat their own child when they see another child doing something.”

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The Britain's Got Talent judges come crashing into tonight's auditions when Simon can't work the breaks - leaving David to claim he has whiplash

"For too long, our jails and prisons have been thought of as sealed institutions, where all problems – and all dangers – are contained. But that is clearly not the case. Health care is a powerful example of how issues that are unresolved – and, too often, exacerbated – in the corrections setting can lead to public health and public safety risks," said Acting Assistant Attorney General Leary.

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A woman’s descent into poverty provides a powerful finale to the Zimbabwean author’s trilogy

“You want nothing more than to break away from the implacable terror of every day you spend in your country – where you can no longer afford the odd dab of peanut butter to liven up the vegetables from Mai Manyanga’s garden.” This is the voice of Tambu, first encountered in the Zimbabwean writer Tsitsi Dangarembga’s much-praised 1988 book Nervous Conditions, a passionate, first-person account of a 1960s Rhodesian childhood scarred by the war of independence.

Now, in the final instalment in the trilogy, Tambu is middle aged and writing in an appropriately distanced second person. Dangarembga sets herself the challenge of writing about how alienated personhood becomes when life stories lose hope and in a country where effort is no longer followed by reward.

With the entire world currently fighting the coronavirus pandemic, athletes across sports are utilising time to make the most out of the forced break. Delhi Capitals opener Prithvi Shaw recently revealed what he has been spending time during the nationwide lockdown. "I've been working out a bit indoors and shadow practicing to maintain my fitness levels. I've also been helping my father in the kitchen. I can cook eggs quite well and I'm trying to learn a few new things. I've been playing some PUBG too," Shaw said on Tuesday during an Instagram LIVE session on the franchise's official handle.

Talking about the importance of mental health in such unprecedented times, Shaw said: "Mental strength is very important at this time, given that we are all restricted indoors. A lot of us don't have patience for things in life, so now is a great time to work on it." "Everyone should find something to do that they like, and work towards perfecting that. That process in itself will help one grow calmer and become more patient." Shaw also spoke about the 2019 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) where Delhi Capitals finished third, having made it to the play-offs after a seven-year gap.

"On and off the field, our team was like a family," he said. "We had Ricky (Ponting) Sir, Dada (Sourav Ganguly), (Mohammad) Kaif Sir to help us with anything – the environment was perfect." When asked to recall a funny anecdote from the season gone by, Shaw spoke about how Ponting had once scared him by ordering him to take ten rounds of the Feroz Shah Kotla as he had reported slightly late for a pre-training team meeting.

"I was looking for some new spikes in the dressing room that day and reached the ground a bit late," he said. "I completed the entire training -- fielding and batting sessions -- and had no energy left to run ten rounds of the ground. Luckily, I didn't have to. Turns out Ricky Sir just wanted to scare me off for my late attendance that day!" The 20-year-old, who spent a part of 2019 serving a doping ban, reflected on his time away from the game and the lessons learnt.

"It was a mistake. And the period away from cricket was a torture," he said. "Doubts and questions arise, but I kept the faith and belief. I spent some time in London where I was working on my fitness, as I wasn't allowed to bat anywhere.

"When the ban got over, and I returned to domestic cricket, I was hungrier than before. I picked up my bat and realised I hadn't lost my touch at all. If anything, that time off made me a more determined person," he added.

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The channel announced that they will continue to show the Ant and Dec-fronted talent show for at least five more series, but only have only commissioned The X Factor to return in 2020.

The music mogul, 60, showcased his slimline figure and deep holiday tan as he was spotted leaving the first day of the Britain's Got Talent auditions at the London Palladium on Saturday.

Amanda Holden marked her daughter Lexi's birthday on Monday - enlisting the entire Britain's Got Talent team and the audience at the London Palladium to sing Happy Birthday to her.

According to The Sun , Tim Patch, 70, from Australia arrived to audition before the judges in a pink thong, chaps and cowboy hat and painted Simon and David Walliams with his manhood.

The comedian, 48, is set to inject his trademark humour into the ceremony as he filmed the opening sequence for the upcoming show, taking inspiration from his Britain's Got Talent judges.

The pair appeared in great spirits as they attended the Britain's Got Talent photocall, held at The London Palladium, Soho in London on Sunday afternoon.

The TV judge, 60, cut a casual figure as he joined co-judge David Walliams on the red carpet, after the pair made a dramatic entrance on a car-boat.

Ant McPartlin looked sea-sick as he grimaced during a bumpy speedboat ride to The Lowry in Manchester for Britain's Got Talent auditions on Wednesday.

The Britain's Got Talent judges showed off their fun sides as they rode mini-motorbikes to the show's Manchester auditions on Thursday.

The radio host, 49, shared a sweet selfie with daughters Hollie, eight and 14-year-old Lexi on Instagram on Thursday before nominating fellow BGT judges to a fun pet challenge.

The preview features a montage of some of the show's wackiest auditions yet, as the nation sets out to wow judges Simon Cowell, David Walliams, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden.

In an exclusive clip from the new online spin-off series Unseen, Amanda gives Simon some insight into translators that are available for their furry friends, leading him to say they've 'got to get one.'

Britain's Got Talent fans were left emotional on Saturday as Simon Cowell sweetly kissed son Eric, 6, after being blown away by a father and son magic act.

Simon Cowell gave 12-year-old Fayth Ifil a clear run to the semi-finals after awarding her with his golden buzzer during Saturday's episode of Britain's Got Talent.

The animal lover, 60, was close to breaking down as Miracle the dog stole the show with a magic trick on an episode of Britain's Got Talent.

The cinematic beauty took the day in her stride as she showcased her personal style in a striking floral midi dress while manning the phones all in the name of charity.

The radio host, 49, shared a sweet selfie with daughters Hollie, eight and 14-year-old Lexi on Instagram on Thursday before nominating fellow BGT judges to a fun pet challenge.

The preview features a montage of some of the show's wackiest auditions yet, as the nation sets out to wow judges Simon Cowell, David Walliams, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden.

In an exclusive clip from the new online spin-off series Unseen, Amanda gives Simon some insight into translators that are available for their furry friends, leading him to say they've 'got to get one.'

Britain's Got Talent saw choir Sign Along With Us leave judges Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon in tears with their heart-rending rendition of This Is Me from The Greatest Dancer.

Before the new series of Britain's Got Talent got underway on Saturday, Ant and Dec interrupted the proceedings to give an important message in regards to the coronavirus pandemic.

Britain's Got Talent fans were left emotional on Saturday as Simon Cowell sweetly kissed son Eric, 6, after being blown away by a father and son magic act.

The TV judge, 49, wowed in a turquoise gown as she greeted fans at the Britain's Got Talent auditions, which were recorded weeks before the COVID-19 lockdown.

The comic took to the stage during the heart-stopping performance which saw motorcyclist Jack Price perform an array of dangerous stunts on top of and around him.

Following an emotional audition which saw him pay tribute to his two sons, the Manchester performer earned a place in the live semi-finals.

Viewers took to Twitter in droves to declare she'd 'done the National Health Service proud' after Beth wowed with her emotional ballad about saving lives in Great Ormond Street Hospital.

A source claimed ahead of his audition the hotel manager, 54, asks the presenting duo to introduce themselves hinting he'd never heard of them despite their 30 years in the spotlight.

Simon Cowell gave 12-year-old Fayth Ifil a clear run to the semi-finals after awarding her with his golden buzzer during Saturday's episode of Britain's Got Talent.

Nora Barton, 96, who has Alzheimer's will tonight fulfil her dream of singing at the London Palladium - becoming the oldest ever contestant on Britain's Got Talent to boot - to prove life isn't for being put on hold.

Amanda Holden has revealed why prompted her to press her Golden Buzzer on Saturday night's edition of Britain's Got Talent.

The animal lover, 60, was close to breaking down as Miracle the dog stole the show with a magic trick on an episode of Britain's Got Talent.

A new PUBG Mobile in-game event gives players a chance to win an iPhone 11 Pro and also a pair of Apple AirPods.

The base PUBG game on Stadia can be purchased for $29.99, while the new Pioneer Edition is available for $39.99.

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