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Jean Smart Ties Emmy Acting-Wins Record
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Jean Smart won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy for Hacks' final season, completing a sweep that secures her eight Emmys and ties the all-time record. The achievement crowns a long-running, acclaimed run for Smart, with the season-long performance now recognized as part of a historic career milestone.
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CNN Boss Addresses Rumors Surrounding Prime-Time Comedy Show
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— Jan 30, 2023
CNN boss Chris Licht shared whether the network is considering a prime-time comedy show. Stephen Battaglio of The Los Angeles Times asked if the rumors of the comedy show are true. Licht replied, “No. I worked on a…
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Matthew McConaughey Talks Hypocrisy in Hollywood: Some Are Condescending
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— Dec 7, 2020
Movie star Matthew McConaughey has reinvented his image a number of times in Hollywood. From romantic-comedy heartthrob to his omnipresent voiceovers in the Lincoln commercials to lately, just an average, level-headed…
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‘Luigi: The Musical’ Coming to NYC
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— Mar 4, 2026
It is often said that “life imitates art.” This time, art is imitating life. “Luigi: The Musical,” a musical comedy about Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is coming to New…
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting It
Simon August · 4 min · 2h
Bob Saget’s Daughter Shares Touching Message He Sent Her Shortly Before His Death
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— Jan 11, 2022
Actor and comedian Bob Saget was nearing the time of what he did not know would be his final comedy appearance. Before he took the stage at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall near Jacksonville, he had something he wanted to…
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Bill Maher Shares What He Believes Are the ‘Invisible Scars’ Created by ‘Cancel Culture’
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— Apr 11, 2022
Comedian and talk show host Bill Maher called out cancel culture for killing comedy. During an episode of his show Friday, Maher explained, “Comedians have been under attack for quite some time and I need to stick up…
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Legendary Comedian Dave Chappelle Proclaims ‘Gender Is a Fact’ in New Special
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— Oct 6, 2021
Comedian Dave Chappelle has once again enraged supporters of the LGBT agenda, this time by proclaiming “gender is a fact” in his newly released standup special. Chappelle, the former host of Comedy Central’s hit sketch…
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Women’s Clothing Brand Takes Page Out of Bud Light’s Marketing Plan With New Ad
Opinion
— May 8, 2023
There was a time, not that long ago, where men dressing in women’s clothes was a punchline and nothing more. There’s a reason “Mrs. Doubtfire” was presented as a comedy. There’s a reason mid-90s sitcoms all featured an…
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Comedian Heather McDonald Collapses Onstage and Fractures Skull After COVID Vaccine Joke
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— Feb 7, 2022
In comedy, timing is everything. That led audience members at the Tempe Improv on Saturday night to think it was all part of the act when comedian Heather McDonald collapsed on stage after delivering a COVID-themed…
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WWE Announces Jacy Jayne Has Qualified for the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match
The official @WWE account posted a celebratory video and message stating “NEVER LOOK PAST JACY JAYNE!” after she won a triple-threat qualifying match (defeating Alexa Bliss and Jade Cargill) on the September 18/19, 2026 episode of SmackDown, earning a spot in the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match. The post is trending due to the live PPV-qualifying result involving a rising NXT call-up/US Champion against two established stars, generating immediate fan discussion about booking, young talent pushes, and the overall MITB field.
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Star of 'Historic' Gay Movie Gets Backlash After Blaming 'Straight People' for Box Office Flop
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— Oct 4, 2022
Next time he should shoot for parody. In an unholy mix of entitlement and entertainment, the maker of a “historic” (according to The Hollywood Reporter ) romantic comedy about gay love has pinpointed the real problem…
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Jon Stewart Just Realized The Insanity Of Biden’s $40,000,000,000 Broadband Boondoggle And His Reaction Is Priceless
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— Mar 28, 2025
Comedy Central host Jon Stewart said Thursday he was left “speechless” after New York Times columnist Ezra Klein outlined the lengthy process to implement the Biden administration’s rural broadband proposal. The $40…
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James Corden Says He Has Not ‘Done Anything Wrong’ Following Accusations of Rude Behavior
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— Oct 21, 2022
Comedian and host of the “Late Late Show” James Corden had an “awkward” conversation with a New York Times reporter about his alleged rude behavior at a restaurant. The Times’ Dave Itzkoff noted the conversation with…
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CNN Reportedly Considering Hiring a Comedian for Prime Time Spot
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— Jan 16, 2023
A comedian could potentially take a prime time spot on CNN, according to a report. Five people familiar with the matter told Semafor the “news entertainment” personality could take the primetime hours of 9 to 11 p.m…
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Denzel Washington Speaks Publicly for First Time After Will Smith Oscar Slap: ‘Only Solution Was Prayer’
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— Apr 4, 2022
Actor Denzel Washington has spoken out for the first time since the Oscars concerning Will Smith’s slap of comedian Chris Rock. At the Oscars on March 27, Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith’s wife…
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting It
A conservative group is pressing six paper giants to rein in their lobbying against a Trump administration-backed push to recycle more plastic.
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Jada Pinkett Smith Speaks Out About Oscar Slap
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— Jun 2, 2022
Actress Jada Pinkett Smith spoke out for the first time about her husband’s incident with comedian Chris Rock at the Academy Awards. She explained during an episode of her show “Red Table Talk,” “This is a really…
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Comedian Likens Senate to ‘An Assisted Living Facility’
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— Mar 27, 2023
Comedian Jon Stewart does not have a high opinion of the United States Senate. During an interview with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria on Sunday, Stewart spoke about his time in Washington, D.C., advocating for various causes…
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Trump Declares He’s Not Wasting Any More Time On Bill Maher
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— Feb 14, 2026
President Donald Trump declared in a nearly-500-word Truth Social post Saturday that liberal comedian Bill Maher — known for frequently criticizing both him and the political left — is a “jerk” and “a highly overrated…
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Comedian James Corden Criticized for Nearly Stealing Joke Made by Ricky Gervais About Twitter
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— Nov 1, 2022
Comedian James Corden is making headlines again, but this time it does not have anything to do with his behavior at a restaurant. Political commentator Rupert Meyers posted a video of a moment during Corden’s show…
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Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Prince Harry With Parody Picture Book
Reporting
— Jan 17, 2023
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel took a jab at Prince Harry during his show based off of a portion of his book. Kimmel mocked Harry for a part in his memoir, “Spare,” that detailed the time during which he suffered frostbite on…
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Italy Scrambles Warships Toward Red Sea As Houthis Close In On Global Shipping Chokepoint
Francis Kapper · 6 min · 5h
Jay Leno Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Accident Months After Garage Fire
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— Jan 27, 2023
For the second time in three months, comedian Jay Leno has injured himself in an incident related to his vast collection of vehicles that he restores and drives. Leno, who in November suffered severe burns to his face…
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Must Watch: Bill Maher Delivers Scathing Monologue on Hamas Protesters – Issues Critical Challenge
Opinion
— Jun 1, 2024
There’s so much I disagree with comedian Bill Maher about, but when he’s right, he’s right. Maher impressed me again with his opening monologue on Friday night’s “Real Time with Bill Maher” (his proclivity for…
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Podcast Host Accuses Harris’ Team of Lying Over Interview Request
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— Jun 27, 2025
Comedian and podcast host Andrew Schulz has said his team did reach out to the Harris campaign during last year’s presidential election even though her team claims otherwise. Schultz spoke with the New York Times’ “The…
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Huge: Tucker Agrees to First Live Interview Since Fox Exit – Here’s What We Know
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— Jul 6, 2023
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson is slated to answer questions in public for the first time since his ouster from the network. Carlson will be interviewed by British actor and comedian Russell Brand on Friday. In a…
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‘Don’t F*ck With Me’: Tim Allen, Bill Maher Gang Up To Blast Climate Zealots
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— Jan 5, 2026
Comedians Bill Maher and Tim Allen criticized climate change activism during a Monday episode of “Club Random.” Maher referenced a 2023 “Real Time with Bill Maher” segment where he condemned celebrities and politicians…
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WWE Books Finn Bálor vs. CM Punk vs. Gunther as Money in the Bank Qualifier
Announcement of a high-profile triple-threat MITB qualifier on SmackDown draws mostly positive hype and excitement from wrestling fans and media accounts, with limited mild disagreement focused on predicted outcomes rather than the match itself.
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