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Randy Rainbow Gets Wicked in New Midterm Election Parody
Comedy
Randy Rainbow Gets 'Wicked' in New Midterm Election Parody

The comedian tells everyone to "put on some makeup and get your ass in line."

November 05 2018 2:03 PM
Saturday Night Live
Comedy
SNL Tackles Democrats and Anxiety About the So-Called 'Blue Wave'

Saturday Night Live ran a faux political ad in which jittery Democrats appear to remain hopeful about taking back part of the government during the midterms.  

November 04 2018 11:03 AM
Randy Rainbow
Comedy
Randy Rainbow Skewers 'Most Bullied Person' Melania Trump

Satirist Randy Rainbow takes on Melania Trump's "Be Best" campaign to the tune of "Be Our Guest" from Beauty and the Beast. 

October 15 2018 4:03 PM
courtesy of Sampson McCormick
Arts & Entertainment
Gay Comedian Sampson McCormick Will Make History on Coming Out Day

McCormick will break a glass ceiling, all while honoring iconic African-American artists and comedians. 

October 08 2018 1:20 PM
Fortune Feimster
Election
Fortune Feimster Is Hanging Up Her Sarah Sanders Costume

With the midterms fast approaching, the out comedian gets political — but that doesn't include portraying the press secretary any longer. 

October 08 2018 5:03 AM
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Chill
WATCH: Pete Davidson's Hysterical Take Down of Kanye
October 07 2018 8:27 PM
SNL Kavanaugh
Politics
On 'SNL,' Graham, McConnell, Collins Thank 'Male God' for Kavanaugh

GOP senators are depicted as elderly beer-guzzling bros relishing their victory at the expense of everyone but straight, white men. Sounds right.

October 07 2018 11:19 AM
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