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Now that ISIS is claiming responsibility for the horrific attacks on Paris from this past Friday, much talk has been stirring about fighting with the group. Tuesday night's GOP debate focused partially on the American military, with Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio calling for a stronger army. But if you ask comedian Bill Maher, it looks as if wiping out ISIS with a strong military is rather impossible. Read More »
Following the horrific attacks in Paris a few days ago, which Islamic extremist group ISIS is reportedly taking credit for, Saturday Night Live opened their show this past weekend with a low-key cold open starring key player Cecily Strong. Read More »
A couple of nights ago on an episode of CONAN, host Conan O’Brien teased a trip her recently took with First Lady of the United States of America, Michelle Obama. As part of her Joining Forces Initiative, O’Brien joined Obama in visiting troops overseas in Qatar. Read More »
Former Daily Show host Jon Stewart dusted off his Donald Trump impression for a stand-up show close to Veterans Day. The event, Stand Up for Heroes, was part of the New York Comedy Festival, and like he used to at his alma mater, Stewart took down the likes of Trump and his fellow GOP candidate, Ben Carson. Read More »
Saturday Night Live has been known to have a controversial sketch or two over the past 41 years. And given this past weekend's episode with GOP candidate Donald Trump – you remember, the one where Larry David called him a "racist" during the monologue – alongside the likes of some social media stir due to a bit from Leslie Jones and slavery, the question of how edgy is too edgy appears to be at the forefront of everyone's mind. Read More »
Given the ever so diverse spread that is late night comedy – in comedic terms, that is; not race (because most are Caucasian) – as of late, the question of who has higher ratings tends to often come into play. But since much content lives online nowadays, it’s tough to say whether or not ratings are of most importance in creating a successful television show. From Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show to Conan O’Brien’s TBS series, it appears that viral is key. Read More »
Comedian Aziz Ansari appeared on Tuesday night's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss his new Netflix series, Master of None. During the interview, the comedian, perhaps unexpectedly, brought up the issue of CBS' lack of diversity, noting that even the Late Show has "a lot of white guys" backstage. To that, the former Colbert Report host asked if having Ansari on at all makes up for his new network's diversity issue. Read More »
USA Network airs the season premiere of their new comedy, "Donny!" In Episode 1, "A Sext Ruined My Life!," creator and star Donny Deutsch (Donny himself) needs help from his producer Pam (Emily Tarver) to juggle being a father and a talk show host. Read More »
Ben Carson appears to be having a rough go with the media as of late, as it seems there have been several questions to the validity of his "I once tried to stab someone when I was 14 years old" story. While Carson claims that his anger issues got the best of him as a young man, several media outlets are not so sure. As a result of the scrutiny, he's begun exclaiming that President Barack Obama was not met with such vetting into his private life during his time on the campaign trail. And, well, it looks like it took Daily Show host Trevor Noah to remind him that Obama had a pretty tough time before, and during, his presidency. Read More »
Following the incredibly hyped up episode of Saturday Night Live this past weekend – you know, the one with GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump (in case you hadn't heard) – some speculation went around noting that Larry David, who made an appearance or two, was actually filming an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm at the show. Of course, the speculation came from the oh-so-popular parody account, Seinfeld2000. Read More »
It appears that everyone has their Bernie Sanders impression. Whether it be comedian James Adomian or the ever so below Larry David – who recently reprised that impersonation on Saturday Night Live this past weekend with host Donald Trump – there are many who are trying to get it down. But on Friday's episode of Real Time with Bill Maher, politician Anthony Weiner took a stab at it. Read More »
Today is a big day for fans of Marc Maron. The comedian dropped his interview with Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels on his popular podcast WTF. And wouldn't you believe, they actually seemed to hit it off. Read More »
USA Network is just hours away from the season premiere of their new comedy, "Donny!" This is the prefect opportunity to check out why creator and star Donny Deutsch (Donny himself), actress Emily Tarver (Pam), and Fiona Robert (Coco) are a hilarious comedic team. Read More »
