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fromVulture
3 months ago
Television

Ben Affleck Entering Flow State Won Late Night This Week

Late-night shows use skilled editing and packaging to craft sensational, comedic political coverage and memorable celebrity moments.
fromVulture
2 months ago
Television

An Absurdly Permissive Seth Meyers Won Late Night This Week

Late-night shows heavily integrated brand promotions and celebrity tie-ins, blending sponsored content, side hustles, and theatrical collaborations in the week before the Super Bowl.
Television
fromVulture
10 hours ago

Bob Odenkirk's Attempt to Sing Won Late Night This Week

Byron Allen's Comics Unleashed will replace The Late Show's time slot for one year, highlighting challenges in late-night programming.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
9 hours ago

'Lorne' Review: Morgan Neville's Lightweight Documentary Sees Lorne Michaels as the Last True Guardian of Show Business as We Know It

Morgan Neville's documentary 'Lorne' explores the challenges of capturing the elusive Lorne Michaels, revealing the complexities of his character and career.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 day ago

When Jokes Won't Do: Affective Shifts in U.S. Late-Night Comedy

News avoidance is rising due to negativity, while late-night comedy provides catharsis through affective shifts during crises.
Media industry
fromVulture
3 days ago

David Letterman Gives His Thoughts on Colbert's Replacement

CBS chose Byron Allen's Comics Unleashed for its time slot to save costs and generate revenue without producing a new show.
#colman-domingo
fromVulture
5 days ago
Humor

Saturday Night Live Recap: Colman Domingo Brought The Vibes

Colman Domingo hosts with impeccable vibes, showcasing his talent through distinct characters and engaging sketches.
fromInsideHook
5 days ago
Television

Colman Domingo and "SNL" Revisited the Heyday of TV Science

Colman Domingo showcases his acting range in a sketch that blends humor and heartwarming moments.
Humor
fromVulture
5 days ago

Saturday Night Live Recap: Colman Domingo Brought The Vibes

Colman Domingo hosts with impeccable vibes, showcasing his talent through distinct characters and engaging sketches.
#snl
fromConsequence
1 week ago
Television

Saturday Night Live Sketch Count: The Show's Biggest Star Isn't Part of the Main Cast

Ashley Padilla leads SNL Season 51 with 79 sketches, showcasing her prominence among the cast and potential for future contracts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Television

Saturday Night Live: Alexander Skarsgard makes for a game first-time host

SNL's thousandth episode fails to convincingly portray Tom Homan; casting and characterization undermine the cold open despite a strong band tribute.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Saturday Night Live: Colman Domingo makes for season's best host to date

SNL's cold open features a satirical portrayal of Trump, addressing various absurd scenarios and characters in a comedic context.
Television
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Saturday Night Live Sketch Count: The Show's Biggest Star Isn't Part of the Main Cast

Ashley Padilla leads SNL Season 51 with 79 sketches, showcasing her prominence among the cast and potential for future contracts.
Film
fromVulture
1 week ago

James Corden Should Play Jerks More Often

James Corden showcases his acting talent in The Christophers, reminding audiences of his earlier impactful roles, particularly in All or Nothing.
LA Kings
fromVulture
1 week ago

Benito Skinner Loved Being a Demon for a Day on The Comeback

Performing with Lisa Kudrow in The Comeback is a significant honor for comedic actors, highlighting its legendary status in Hollywood satire.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Jimmy Fallon Reveals the Cabinet Member With Immunity' to Trump's Firing Spree'

President Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, calling her a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend, marking her as the second cabinet official dismissed.
US politics
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Please Call Their SNL Episode 'Jack Silver'

Jack Black shared that he was unaware of who his musical counterpart would be for the SNL episode until he received a call from Jack White. Black recalled, 'He was like, 'What do you think, should we do this SNL thing?' I was like, 'What are you talking about?' And he was like, 'Wait, they didn't tell you?' I was like, 'No, you're going to be the musical guest?'
NYC music
Humor
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

It's Nice to See Donald Glover Be Silly Again

Donald Glover embraces whimsy as he promotes The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, showcasing his charm and humor while voicing Yoshi.
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen Moved Up to Replace The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

"I created and launched Comics Unleashed 20 years ago so my fellow comedians could have a platform to do what we all love - make people laugh. I truly appreciate CBS' confidence in me by picking up our two-hour comedy block of Comics Unleashed and Funny You Should Ask, because the world can never have enough laughter."
Television
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Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A full-circle moment': why Stephen Colbert is an enticing fit for Lord of the Rings

Stephen Colbert is writing a screenplay for a new Lord of the Rings movie, showcasing his love for Tolkien despite his comedic background.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A full-circle moment': why Stephen Colbert is an enticing fit for Lord of the Rings

Stephen Colbert is writing a screenplay for a new Lord of the Rings movie, showcasing his love for Tolkien despite his comedic background.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan and Riz Ahmed first three guest hosts of UK Saturday Night Live

Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan, and Riz Ahmed will host the first three episodes of Saturday Night Live UK, premiering live on Sky on 21 March with an 11-person cast and original music acts.
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Fact-Checking Chris Fleming Won Late Night This Week

ARMY Twitter was aflutter with accusations that the warm-up comic for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon made a racist joke. He said, 'Anybody here from the North? No? Nobody?' Fans interpreted that as being directed at the band, implying that one of them was from North Korea.
Humor
#saturday-night-live
Music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Jack Black and Jack White to Appear Together on SNL

Jack Black will host Saturday Night Live on April 4th with Jack White as musical guest, marking Black's fifth hosting appearance and White's sixth musical guest performance.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

SNL Rips Tucker Carlson With Jeremy Culhane's Spot On Sendup

Saturday Night Live's Jeremy Culhane performed a satirical impression of Tucker Carlson critiquing 2026 Oscar nominees as examples of leftist woke culture during Weekend Update.
Humor
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Ryan Gosling Couldn't Stop Breaking on Last Night's SNL

Ryan Gosling hosted SNL for the fourth time, frequently breaking character during sketches, which contributes to his reputation as a beloved host despite struggling with composure.
Music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Jack Black and Jack White to Appear Together on SNL

Jack Black will host Saturday Night Live on April 4th with Jack White as musical guest, marking Black's fifth hosting appearance and White's sixth musical guest performance.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

SNL Rips Tucker Carlson With Jeremy Culhane's Spot On Sendup

Saturday Night Live's Jeremy Culhane performed a satirical impression of Tucker Carlson critiquing 2026 Oscar nominees as examples of leftist woke culture during Weekend Update.
Humor
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Ryan Gosling Couldn't Stop Breaking on Last Night's SNL

Ryan Gosling hosted SNL for the fourth time, frequently breaking character during sketches, which contributes to his reputation as a beloved host despite struggling with composure.
Humor
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Dream-Casting an American Version of Last One Laughing

Importing U.K. television shows like Last One Laughing could succeed in the U.S. market, following its international adaptations and popularity.
NYC LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Conan O'Brien promises surprises for his 2nd time hosting Oscars

Conan O'Brien returns as Oscars host for a second year, emphasizing humor and enjoyment while testing material at comedy clubs beforehand.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Conan O'Brien is the best thing that's ever happened to the Oscars - these were his best lines

He is, without doubt, the cleverest host they've had in years, and probably the funniest too. Who else could recreate the famous chase sequence from Weapons - the freakiest horror of 2025 - with the same madcap energy and wit, and not have it be the cringiest sketch of awards season?
Film
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Jimmy Kimmel calls out CBS over free speech at the Oscars

Jimmy Kimmel criticized CBS and Donald Trump at the Oscars, referencing free speech controversies and network decisions while presenting documentary awards.
#snl-uk
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How could this be anything other than funny?!' Behind the scenes of Saturday Night Live UK

SNL UK's cast and writers are preparing to launch a live sketch comedy show with optimism and creative energy, despite the challenging format of writing most content weekly.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guide #235: Live from London, it's Saturday Night! But will SNL translate transatlantically?

Saturday Night Live UK launches amid mixed expectations, with hopes for success due to strong talent and oversight from original SNL creator Lorne Michaels.
#academy-awards
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Jimmy Kimmel Takes a Jab at Trump and CBS During Oscars

Jimmy Kimmel made critical jokes about Trump and CBS while presenting at the Academy Awards, drawing applause from the audience.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Matt Berry Should Go Full Matt Berry for the Oscars

Matt Berry will serve as announcer for the 98th Academy Awards, bringing his distinctive pronunciation style to Hollywood's biggest night.
Humor
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Jimmy Kimmel Calls the US a Ridiculous Country'

Jimmy Kimmel expressed exhaustion with the current state of the United States, characterizing it as ridiculous, and made critical jokes about Trump and other targets during his Oscars presentation.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Saturday Night Live: Harry Styles pulls double duty in decently silly episode

SNL opens with a sketch blaming the Epstein Files for economic chaos, featuring Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, with Harry Styles hosting and performing.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Connor Storrie Knew What 'SNL' Viewers Wanted to See

It's a show that's taught a lot of people about hockey, and it's taught a lot of straight women that their sexuality is 'gay guy.' The studio audience, seemingly stuffed with Heated Rivalry viewers, chortled back in approval. From the jump, Storrie knowingly winked at those who had likely tuned in because of his role on the show: as an athlete with a rippling physique, who often appears naked on-screen.
NYC LGBT
Humor
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Conan O'Brien, 62, says overcoming career setbacks comes down to one mindset

Conan O'Brien credits his 62-year Hollywood longevity to maintaining mild optimism and resilience by accepting setbacks rather than dwelling on them.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Conan O'Brien Is Ready for the Oscars

Political jokes must align with a comedian's authentic comedic voice; extreme, bombastic figures like Trump resist effective parody because reality surpasses satire.
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Kimmel, Colbert, Jon Stewart Address Alex Pretti's Murder, Fallon Says Nothing

"being forced to play a game that has no rules."
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Stephen Colbert announces date of final episode of The Late Show

Colbert will appear on Meyers's show as a guest. CBS had announced in July that The Late Show would come to an end in May, more than 30 years after its debut in 1993 under David Letterman. It's not just the end of the show. It is the end of the Late Show on CBS. I'm not being replaced this is all just going away, Colbert told his audience in July. A date for the final episode, however, had not been revealed.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The trick is not being so annoying that people hate you': is awards-show hosting the toughest gig out there?

Hence the attention that is paid to the annual announcement of the Baftas, Golden Globes and Oscars hosts; they are gigs that can flourish in the cultural memory, such as Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's multiple turns at the Golden Globes, or become infamous, such as Anne Hathaway and James Franco's double act at the Academy Awards in 2011, which saw them castigated as children and spectacularly unwatchable by the media.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Chris Fleming Prances, Scuttles, and Undulates Onto HBO

A woman's relationship with Trader Joe's is abstract. It's like the way women see Trader Joe's, it's the way the aliens from 'Arrival' view time. Unlike most men—who make a beeline straight for the same blue-corn tortilla chips that have been there since pre-Obama—women swan dreamily through the store, guided by their foremothers toward the strangest possible products.
Humor
US politics
fromPoynter
1 month ago

Stephen Colbert's interview with James Talarico finds massive audience online - Poynter

A Colbert interview with James Talarico was pulled from CBS over FCC equal-time concerns and subsequently reached roughly 85 million views across YouTube and social media.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel Interviews Trump's Badly Bruised Right Hand' in Skit Mocking FCC Warning

Jimmy Kimmel mocked Trump's allies at the FCC and staged a skit satirizing the president after new FCC guidance on equal-time obligations.
Television
fromVulture
2 months ago

Zohran Mamdani Lands Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show Bit

Jimmy Fallon repeatedly deployed an 'It's so cold' Mamdani joke across Tonight Show monologues, culminating in a staged payoff when Mamdani delivered a callback live.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel Offers Trump His Emmy in Exchange for Pulling ICE from Minneapolis

Rarely does a president yank a Nobel Prize off of someone's neck, Kimmel said. He's back in the Oval Office sucking on it like a pacifier right now. He didn't even win. While condemning Trump's acceptance of the prize, Kimmel argued the moment revealed a deeper political truth about how the president operates. Trump loves awards, he noted. Giving him an award, it's the only way to get him to do anything.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Colbert Taunts Trump Honcho And Disappointed Testicle' Over New Crackdown' Threat

The FCC plans to enforce long-dormant rules limiting political candidates' appearances on network talk shows, provoking ridicule and defiance from late-night comedians.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel Throws Trump's Paid Agitators' Claim Right Back in His Face

Jimmy Kimmel accused President Trump of being a 'paid agitator' after Trump repeatedly claimed anti-ICE protesters were paid, and challenged him to prove it.
Television
fromEsquire
2 months ago

Are You Sure We Can Really Trust Jack Whitehall?

Jack Whitehall experiences playful optical illusions at the Museum of Illusions and balances self-mockery with a growing acting career while promoting a new comedy series.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Watching The Office recently, my heart just sank' Mackenzie Crook on comedy, cruelty and being TV royalty

Mackenzie Crook portrays Gordon in Small Prophets, a pedantic DIY-store manager amid a melancholic story centered on Michael's quiet grief and middle-age rumination.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Bill Maher Vents to Jimmy Kimmel's Former Co-Host About His Feud With ABC Host: I Don't Think I Did Anything Wrong'

Bill Maher and Jimmy Kimmel have a strained relationship after Maher's public criticism of Kimmel's wife, causing tension despite mutual respect.
Television
fromVulture
2 months ago

Jennifer Lawrence Wants a Saturday Night Live Do-Over

Jennifer Lawrence had a strained, exhausting SNL hosting experience while battling walking pneumonia and juggling Oscar campaigning and Hunger Games filming.
fromArchitectural Digest
5 months ago

Johnny Carson at Home: The King of Late Night's Off-Air Life in 20 Photos

For multiple generations of Americans, Johnny Carson is closely linked with the concept of home. Whether his name conjures fuzzy memories of drifting off to the quiet soundtrack of television static and a parent's laughter, or brings to mind tuning in to hear his take on the news after a long work day, many remember Carson as a nightly ritual.
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