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John Mulaney Sets Six-Night Live Comedy Event at Netflix
John Mulaney is back, and going live. Netflix announced Monday that the comic will be rolling out his latest twist on the traditional comedy special with a multi-night streaming event, which he’s titled John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in L.A. The six episodes will unspool live on Netflix over as many nights during the service’s Netflix Is a […]
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Grammys Host Trevor Noah Talks Battling “Heroes” Chappelle, Chris Rock, Wanda Sykes for Comedy Album
Trevor Noah is returning to host the Grammy Awards for a fourth time — but this is the first time he is hosting as a nominee. Noah earned his first nomination for best comedy album at the 2020 show with Son of Patricia, losing to Dave Chappelle’s Sticks & Stones. He’s battling the comedy king […]
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Jon Stewart Returns to ‘The Daily Show’ as Host
Jon Stewart is back at The Daily Show. After a yearlong search for Trevor Noah’s replacement, the longtime host and Noah’s predecessor has agreed to return on Monday nights through the 2024 election. The new setup, a major coup for the show and for parent company Paramount, is set to begin Feb. 12. For the […]
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Hollywood Ghostwriters Tell All (Including Their Names)
One of the ghostwriter’s most valuable skills is getting their subjects to talk. So, when I gathered L.A.’s most successful ghostwriters at the Formosa Cafe to gossip, they knew all my tricks. In desperation, I went with the most transparent of all reporting techniques — buying them all fruity cocktails. A reputation for discretion is not […]
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Host Anthony Anderson Braces for the Emmys: “I Didn’t Get This Far by Playing It Safe”
As Anthony Anderson envisions it, the Emmys will be akin to an exclusive dinner party he is inviting viewers at home to attend. He’ll have some of his famous friends join him on the Peacock Theater stage, he teases, along with his mother, Doris, who’s tagged along on any number of her son’s projects. “It’s […]
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Golden Globes Host Jo Koy Is Deflated Over Monologue Criticism, Taylor Swift’s Reaction
Jo Koy has heard the critical responses to his Golden Globes monologue. “I had fun. It was a moment I’ll always remember,” he said of his time hosting the 2024 awards show on GMA3 the morning after. He then paused. “It’s a tough room. It was a hard job. I’m not gonna lie. Getting that […]
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Will Packer Mints Money With Black Movies, Will “Never in Million Years” Produce Another Oscars Post-Slap
Regina Hall came down with pneumonia while shooting Girls Trip, the irreverent 2017 comedy from Will Packer, a savant who repeatedly has shown an obdurate Hollywood that Black movies can mint money at the box office. Hall recalls Packer’s superpower: persuading anyone, be they filmmakers, studio execs or, in this case, his star, to do […]
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Host Jo Koy’s Been Charged With a “Celebratory” Golden Globes — That Doesn’t Mean He Can’t Roast
Host Jimmy Kimmel has five months to prepare for the Oscars. When it comes to this year’s Golden Globes emcee, Jo Koy has less than two weeks. “I haven’t slept,” he acknowledges. “And I’ve never watched this many movies and TV shows in my life.” Indeed, while Koy’s family and friends were off enjoying the […]
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Netflix Taps Chris Rock, Matt Rife and, Yes, Tom Brady for Its Second Comedy Fest
Netflix is eager to laugh again — and flex its dominance in the stand-up arena. The streamer has formally announced a second installment of its Netflix is a Joke Fest, which will be held May 2 to 12, with more than 300 shows across 35-plus Los Angeles venues. The multi-day event quickly became the biggest […]
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Adam Sandler, Jon Stewart, Amy Schumer, Chris Rock to Take Part in Night of Too Many Stars Benefit
NEXT for AUTISM, a nonprofit dedicated to building national programs that enhance the lives of autistic adults, will welcome a star-studded lineup to the return of its popular live comedy event Night of Too Many Stars. The show, which will take place Dec. 11 at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, will feature performers […]
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The Rolling Stones Rock Onstage With Lady Gaga as Chris Rock, Daniel Craig and Mary-Kate Olsen Cheer On
The Rolling Stones celebrated the release of their new album with an intimate club performance in New York City, closing the show with a rousing duet with Lady Gaga as Daniel Craig, Chris Rock, Mary-Kate Olsen and more cheered on. The rock icons performed songs from Hackney Diamonds — including the Gaga-featured “Sweet Sounds of […]
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Jada Pinkett Smith Reacts to Chris Rock’s Jokes Targeting Her and Will Smith During Comedy Special
Months after Chris Rock’s Chris Rock: Selective Outrage aired on Netflix, Jada Pinkett Smith is sharing her thoughts on the comedy special. In an interview with The New York Times, published online Saturday, Pinkett Smith reacted to Rock mocking her and Will Smith during his special, which came after the infamous Oscars slap. “I remember […]
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