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Taskmaster season 21’s Kumail Nanjiani explains why he signed up

Taskmaster season 21’s Kumail Nanjiani explains why he signed up

Published by Daniella Wilson

Taskmaster is returning with another eclectic cast of contestants later this year, including one from across the pond. Silicon Valley and Eternals star Kumail Nanjiani is possibly the most eye-catching name on an impressive season 21 line-up that also includes Amy Gledhill, Armando Iannucci, Joanna Page and Joel Dommett. For Taskmaster viewers, Nanjiani’s signing is huge and fans have been speculating how the Oscar nominee came to join the Channel 4 entertainment show. And he has now revealed that he has one former cast member to thank for helping him land the gig… Kumail Nanjiani. Noam Galai/Getty Images Speaking to Vulture, Nanjiani explained that season 1 contestant – and the show’s official task consultant – Tim Key got the ball rolling after the pair met. Nanjiani recalled that he had invited another former Taskmaster contestant, James Acaster, to a party at his house, and he brought Key with him. Nanjiani told Key how much he loved the show – after discovering it in 2018 through Acaster’s season – and how badly he wanted to take part. …

Inside the petitions to deport Nicki Minaj and why over 120,000 people have signed them

Inside the petitions to deport Nicki Minaj and why over 120,000 people have signed them

Published by Sam Flores

Nicki Minaj is in hot water with over 120,000 people. There are several Change.org petitions to deport the 43-year-old rapper to her native Trinidad and Tobago, with the most popular petition amassing 83,000. While the most signed petition was launched on July 9, 2025, the popularity of them has only increased after Nicki aligned herself with conservative activist Erika Kirk and praised President Donald Trump’s administration. On December 21, Nicki appeared on stage with the late Charlie Kirk‘s wife at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest. She walked out to her song “Super Bass” while holding hands with Erika and told Erika: “I’m honored to be here, thank you for having me.” In a recent petition created on December 27, which has been signed by 45,351 people, the author, Tristan Hamilton, wrote: “Nicki Minaj’s actions and words have taken a turn that has left many of her supporters and those who once found solace in her music feeling deeply betrayed.” Erika and Nicki at Turning Point USA’s annual AmericaFest conference (Getty Images) It continues: “Deporting Nicki Minaj …