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Americas 6 months ago

US comics slam 'censorship' after Kimmel pulled

Network ABC's decision to suspend Kimmel "indefinitely" came after Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Brendan Carr threatened the licenses of ABC affiliates that broadcast his show.

Americas 8 months ago

'Gloves are off': Canceled Late Show host comes out swinging for Trump

Trump reveled in the firing of one of his most prolific detractors, posting on his Truth Social platform that "I absolutely love that Colbert was fired."

Entertainment 8 months ago

CBS cancels Stephen Colbert's late-night show, calling decision financial

The show will be retired and Colbert will not be replaced. New episodes will air until the end of the broadcast TV season in May 2026, a network statement said.

People 3 years ago

Jon Stewart feted for humor, advocacy with Mark Twain Prize

Stewart, who captured the American zeitgeist while zinging politicians and the media as host of the "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central for 16 years, joked about the big-name stars celebrating him whose careers he helped advance.

Entertainment 6 years ago

Award-winning musician Adam Schlesinger dies of coronavirus at 52

Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger died due to complications related to coronavirus at the age of 52 on Thursday.

Lifestyle 6 years ago

'Humor is healing': Laughter soothes nerves during COVID-19 trauma

Americans are employing humor as a balm to soothe nerves during the coronavirus pandemic, flocking to new Instagram stars like Quentin Quarantino and sharing Facebook memes about taking off bras and pants and putting on weight in self-quarantine.

Entertainment 6 years ago

From Colbert to Shakespeare, the show must go on(line)

Movie theaters, theaters on Broadway and London's West End, and concert venues may have shuttered their doors because of the coronavirus pandemic, but actors, comedians and musicians are giving life to the famous adage: The show must go on.

People 6 years ago

Michelle Obama charms British crowd with praise for Queen Elizabeth

Former US first lady Michelle Obama charmed thousands of Britons on Sunday, telling anecdotes about meeting the "wonderfully warm and funny" Queen Elizabeth and praising London's diversity at an event in the capital.

Entertainment 8 years ago

Sean Spicer, mocked press secretary, wins laughs at Emmys

Sean Spicer, the former White House press secretary whose full-throated defense of Donald Trump earned him derision on television, delighted his former tormentors in a surprise appearance at Sunday's Emmys.

Entertainment 8 years ago

Stephen Colbert bringing Donald Trump animated series to TV

Comedian Stephen Colbert has signed a deal to produce an animated series about US President Donald Trump, reprising a familiar tangerine-colored character from "The Late Show" for an initial run of 10 episodes on Showtime.

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