Comedy
Jon Hamm Had a Tall-Man Standoff with Donald Trump and Bill O’Reilly
How many people knew about this historic confrontation?<p>The Rumble in the Jungle. The Thrilla in Manila. That time <b>Michael Phelps</b> raced that shark. These are the great clashes of our modern age. They were huge, public events, coliseum spectacles put on for the masses, elaborate circuses to go with …
Jon HammSean Spicer Responds to Melissa McCarthy’s Impression of Him
<i>Welcome to Best of Late Night, a</i> <i>rundown that lets you sleep — and lets us get</i> <i>paid to watch comedy.</i> <i>What do you think of it? What</i> <i>else</i> <i>are you interested in? Let us know:</i> <i>[email protected]</i>.<p><b>Sticking by His Man</b><p>The former White House press secretary Sean Spicer broke his post-administration silence on …
The ArtsLet's talk about Norm MacDonald, divisive comic genius
“Norm splits people,” says Nerdwriter at the top of his latest video essay on stand-up icon Norm MacDonald. He’s not wrong. MacDonald has spent his career alienating audiences with jokes that repeatedly test an audience’s patience, whether it be through an “offensive” punchline (revisit his time …
Norm MacdonaldTom Hanks teases the return of David S. Pumpkins to SNL
David S. Pumpkins will soon be back to answer your questions.<p>With the <i>Saturday Night Live</i> season premiere just over two weeks away, Tom Hanks is teasing the return of his pumpkin suit-wearing character.<p>On Thursday, the Oscar winner shared on Twitter what looks to be a script for a new Pumpkins skit, …
Celebrity NewsThe 'South Park' premiere set off a lot of fans' Alexa and Google Home devices with hilarious phrases
The 21st season premiere of "South Park" on Wednesday night parodied white supremacists, Kendrick Lamar, and digital home assistants like Amazon's Alexa and Google Home.<p>Turns out, the latter topic produced some hilarious results with fans' real-life, in-home devices.<p>In the episode, Cartman and …
South ParkAnn Coulter calls for Trump's impeachment, 'President Pence' in a series of brutal tweets
8:43 a.m. ET<p>Hillary Clinton leveled a tough accusation at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) in a newly published interview with <i>The New</i> …
TVNew ‘The Daily Show’ Correspondent Dulcé Sloan On Being Black And Patriotic In America
The casting department at <i>The Daily Show with Trevor Noah</i> is on a roll. In March, Comedy Central’s flagship late night program announced the hiring of internationally renowned comedian Gina Yashere as its newest correspondent. Dubbed the program’s “Brexpert,” the British-Nigerian performer …
TV'Saturday Night Live' Stops Accepting Jokes From Freelancers
Freelancers are a bit of a trade secret when it comes to late night shows. They often send in pages of one-liners for the shows to use or reject. Now <i>Saturday Night Live</i> is telling freelancers it will no longer accept their submissions.
News (U.S.)Samantha Bee investigates domestic terrorism in powerful 'Full Frontal' segment
"White pride, it's back! ...Because it never left," Samantha Bee declared in Wednesday's episode of <i>Full Frontal with Samantha Bee</i>. "Emboldened racists are even wearing their white pride after Labor Day, which is just wrong."<p>In a segment edited to look like the best conspiracy theory videos, Bee …
EntertainmentComedy Central extends Trevor Noah at ‘Daily Show’ through 2022
NEW YORK (AP) — In a strong vote of confidence for its late-night cornerstone, Comedy Central said Thursday it has agreed to a contract extension …
TV11 hilarious best friend quotes from "Broad City"
If there’s ever been a show that perfectly captured the joys and hilarious struggles of female friendship, it’s <i>Broad City</i>. Abbi and Ilana’s …
Broad CityAction Bronson Gifted Seth Meyers a Baked Ziti Pizza Last Night
Action Bronson's got a lot to be proud of lately. Last month, he dropped <i>Blue Chips 7000</i> which was closely followed by his <i>Fuck, That's Delicious</i> cookbook. Last night, the rapper and chef returned to <i>Late Night with Seth Meyers</i> to discuss both projects and set up a very NYC treat for the host. The …
Seth MeyersJim Gaffigan's wife says she doing well after brain surgery
NEW YORK (AP) — Jeannie Gaffigan — wife and writing partner of standup comic Jim Gaffigan — made her first public appearance since having surgery to remove a serious brain tumor.<p>She was with her husband at Radio City Music Hall in New York for the premiere of Darren Aronofsky's thriller …
EntertainmentA Look at the Comic Genius of Norm MacDonald
by Justin Page at on<p>Los Angeles video blogger and web producer Evan Puschak (a.k.a. “The Nerdwriter“) has created a new video essay where he explores …
Norm MacdonaldCorrection to Comedy Central Renews Trevor Noah Story
"Comedy Central Renews Trevor Noah as 'Daily Show' Host Through 2020," at 1:00 p.m. EDT, incorrectly stated in the headline and second paragraph that Mr. Noah's contract was renewed through 2020. His contract was renewed through 2022. (Sept. 14, 2017)<p>(END) Dow Jones Newswires<p>September 14, 2017 …
TV‘South Park’ spoofs white nationalists, digital assistants — and Kendrick Lamar
<b>“SOUTH PARK”</b> is accustomed to triggering public sensitivities. What even the Comedy Central series is not used to setting off, though, is its viewers’ own devices.<p>Trey Parker and Matt Stone kicked off their 21st season Wednesday with an episode titled, “White People Renovating Houses,” that alludes …
Celebrity NewsBromans couple Kai and Modina also shared a very awkward moment on Your Face Or Mine
If you’ve been watching Bromans and thinking that would-be gladiatorial couple Kai and Modina look a bit familiar, then allow us to enlighten …
Comedy CentralHere's All the Emmys We Think 'SNL' Will Win Sunday
And all the awards it’s already won<p>Sunday could be a very live night for “Saturday Night Live.”<p>“SNL” went into this Emmy season as the most-honored …
Entertainment69th Annual Emmy Awards: 69 Seconds With Stephen Colbert
In honor of the 69th Emmy Awards, CBS sat down with Stephen Colbert, host of the Emmy nominated <i>The Late Show With Stephen Colbert</i> for a speed round …
Stephen ColbertThe White House's Third Communications Director & A Chainsaw-Wielding Nun - The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
watch full episode<p>The Daily Show with Trevor Noah<p>The White House's Third Communications Director & A Chainsaw-Wielding Nun<p>Clip9/13/2017<p>President …
Trevor NoahEverything You Need to Know About the 2017 Emmys
The inside scoop from this year’s producers, plus expert predictions in the night’s biggest categories.<p>It’s Thursday, and I’m waiting for an invitation to a sweatpants-appropriate Emmys party.<p>Hello from Los Angeles, where we’re making bold Emmy Awards predictions, looking back at the <i>Blade Runner</i> …
AwardsWhat’s On Tonight: ‘Better Things’ Is Back And ‘Zoo’ Lands In Enemy Territory
<b>Better Things</b> (FX, 10:00 p.m.) – <i>Better Things</i> is back and word is it’s even more stellar in its second season. Sam’s still raising three kids on her own and trying to balance her personal life with her acting career and though she throws a party in the premiere episode of season two, she still has …
TVToday in Entertainment: Grant Hart dies at 56; Comedy Central extends Trevor Noah through 2022
Here's what's new and interesting in entertainment and the arts:<p>Grant Hart, Husker Du's co-founder and drummer who rewired fans' brains, dies at 56<br>• Comedy Central extends Trevor Noah through 2022<br>• Dee Rees and the cast of 'Mudbound' create a vibrant, intertwined history<br>• Elvis Presley's holiday …
Trevor NoahSouth Park episode trolls viewers by triggering Alexa and Google Home
via Comedy Central<p>South Park poked a lot of fun at Amazon Alexa and Google Home models on its new episode last night, and it wound up setting off the …
EntertainmentGreat News first look: Tina Fey takes over the newsroom in season 2
Carol (Andrea Martin) is about to meet her match in the newsroom.<p>In the second season of NBC’s <i>Great News</i>, a new network president comes to town, and she’s played by none other than guest star (and executive producer) Tina Fey. According to creator Tracey Wigfield, the fully leaned-in, fancifully …
EntertainmentSamantha Bee, other white people, advise hugging rather than punching Nazis
<i>Full Frontal With Samantha Bee</i> returned on Wednesday, with America’s favorite Canadian late-night comedy host catching up on all she’d clearly not missed while she, one can only hope, slept the sleep of the just, somewhere far away from the Trump-despoiled landscape she regularly scours for …
RacismJim Carrey to Star in New Showtime Series Directed by Michel Gondry
Today, Showtime announced that first the first time in 20 years, Jim Carrey will star in a television series. It gets better- he’s reuniting with …
Comedians‘Broad City’ Season 4 Premiere Up With Best Ratings Delivery Since Series Debut | Deadline
<i>Broad City</i>‘s fourth season premiere Wednesday drew 879,000 total viewers, up 14% vs its Season 3 opener and up 18% in adults 18-49 vs its third …
TVBetter Things' Pamela Adlon Is Making Fun of You Because She Loves You
Pamela Adlon has been in show business since she was nine—first as a voice actor and, decades later, a creative collaborator with Louis C.K. But heading into the second season of her autobiographical, Emmy-nominated series Better Things, Adlon is on both sides of the camera making comedy that's too …
Louis C.K.Watch: Jennifer Lawrence takes on Jimmy Fallon in axe-throwing competition
Jennifer Lawrence may be playing a deadly Russian spy in the upcoming film <i>Red Sparrow</i>, but she might want to brush up on her real-life combat …
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