John Oliver used his opening segment on Sunday’s Last Week Tonight to talk about the “hard crackdown” on college students in the U.S. protesting the Israel-Hamas war.
He showed clips from a live Fox News report at Columbia University in New York.
“Police swarmed campuses in numbers so extreme; this student summed it up pretty well,” he said.
The clip started out with a reporter asking a student protestor, “What do you think about the NYPD moving in?”
Replied the student: “It’s insane. We have a right to protest. We have a right. Look at that. That’s fucking crazy.”
The reporter then asked: “What are you gonna do if you get arrested?”
The student replied: “I can’t really do much.”
The reporter pressed on: “Will you go with the police if they make an arrest?”
Shrugged the student: “I guess so.”
Cut back to...
He showed clips from a live Fox News report at Columbia University in New York.
“Police swarmed campuses in numbers so extreme; this student summed it up pretty well,” he said.
The clip started out with a reporter asking a student protestor, “What do you think about the NYPD moving in?”
Replied the student: “It’s insane. We have a right to protest. We have a right. Look at that. That’s fucking crazy.”
The reporter then asked: “What are you gonna do if you get arrested?”
The student replied: “I can’t really do much.”
The reporter pressed on: “Will you go with the police if they make an arrest?”
Shrugged the student: “I guess so.”
Cut back to...
- 5/6/2024
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
John Oliver was back on Last Week Tonight after taking a week off and dinged Fox News over their coverage of college students protesting the war in Gaza.
Oliver highlighted the coverage the student protests have been getting on cable news networks and highlighted a particular moment on Fox News as they reported from Columbia University.
In the clip, the Fox News reporter asks a student what they thought about the NYPD moving in on the protestors.
“It’s insane. We have a right to protest,” the student said. “Look at that, it’s f***ing crazy.”
Oliver zeroed in on the reporter asking the student what they were going to do when the police started arresting them.
“What am I going to do? I can’t really do much,” the student said.
The reporter then followed up, asking, “Are you going to go with the police if they make arrests?...
Oliver highlighted the coverage the student protests have been getting on cable news networks and highlighted a particular moment on Fox News as they reported from Columbia University.
In the clip, the Fox News reporter asks a student what they thought about the NYPD moving in on the protestors.
“It’s insane. We have a right to protest,” the student said. “Look at that, it’s f***ing crazy.”
Oliver zeroed in on the reporter asking the student what they were going to do when the police started arresting them.
“What am I going to do? I can’t really do much,” the student said.
The reporter then followed up, asking, “Are you going to go with the police if they make arrests?...
- 5/6/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
This week on “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver,” get ready for another rollercoaster ride through the highs and lows of the past seven days. Host John Oliver is back with his signature blend of sharp wit and incisive analysis to tackle the latest developments in news, politics, and current events.
As always, viewers can expect Oliver to delve deep into the most pressing issues of the week, offering his unique perspective and shedding light on topics that often fly under the radar. From breaking news stories to ongoing controversies, no subject is off-limits for Oliver and his team.
With the political landscape constantly evolving, “Last Week Tonight” remains a vital source of insight and entertainment for audiences eager to stay informed and engaged. So mark your calendars for Sunday night at 11:00 Pm on HBO, because you won’t want to miss a minute of what promises to be...
As always, viewers can expect Oliver to delve deep into the most pressing issues of the week, offering his unique perspective and shedding light on topics that often fly under the radar. From breaking news stories to ongoing controversies, no subject is off-limits for Oliver and his team.
With the political landscape constantly evolving, “Last Week Tonight” remains a vital source of insight and entertainment for audiences eager to stay informed and engaged. So mark your calendars for Sunday night at 11:00 Pm on HBO, because you won’t want to miss a minute of what promises to be...
- 5/5/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
With Billy Joel set to play the last show of his ten-year monthly residency at New York’s Madison Square Garden in July, two Late Nighters are poised to fill the void.
After selling out six shows so far this year, Seth Meyers and John Oliver are extending their monthly residency at The Beacon Theatre through the end of 2024.
The new dates are August 18, September 22, October 20, November 24 and December 15. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, May 3rd.
One imagines their extended dual residency will come up next Monday when Oliver is set to be a guest on Late Night With Seth Meyers.
While their Beacon residency began this past January, Oliver and Meyers first performed together at the storied venue over three nights last August during the writers’ strike.
The shows see each comic perform a 45-50 minute standup set, and then return to the stage...
After selling out six shows so far this year, Seth Meyers and John Oliver are extending their monthly residency at The Beacon Theatre through the end of 2024.
The new dates are August 18, September 22, October 20, November 24 and December 15. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, May 3rd.
One imagines their extended dual residency will come up next Monday when Oliver is set to be a guest on Late Night With Seth Meyers.
While their Beacon residency began this past January, Oliver and Meyers first performed together at the storied venue over three nights last August during the writers’ strike.
The shows see each comic perform a 45-50 minute standup set, and then return to the stage...
- 5/1/2024
- by Jed Rosenzweig
- LateNighter
Features the voices of: Jensen Ackles, Troy Baker, Jonathan Adams, David Kaye, Meg Donnelly, Geoffrey Arend, Zach Callison, Gideon Adlon, Will Friedle, Stana Katic, Darren Criss, Ato Essandoh | Written by James Krieg | Directed by Jeff Wamester
Picking up where Part One left off, Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part Two opens with Batman, the Batman from Earth Three that is, fighting to prevent The Joker from blowing up the tower that keeps Earth from being destroyed by dark matter. Help arrives in the form of heroes from our Earth, though he’s anything but grateful for it.
Elsewhere, we see The Monitor and his Satellite rescue Supergirl after the destruction of Krypton. Despite his initial unwillingness to break his oath and directly intervene, he not only save her but becomes a foster father to her.
This is intercut with a rather obscure character, The Psycho Pirate, explaining his backstory which involves psychic powers,...
Picking up where Part One left off, Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part Two opens with Batman, the Batman from Earth Three that is, fighting to prevent The Joker from blowing up the tower that keeps Earth from being destroyed by dark matter. Help arrives in the form of heroes from our Earth, though he’s anything but grateful for it.
Elsewhere, we see The Monitor and his Satellite rescue Supergirl after the destruction of Krypton. Despite his initial unwillingness to break his oath and directly intervene, he not only save her but becomes a foster father to her.
This is intercut with a rather obscure character, The Psycho Pirate, explaining his backstory which involves psychic powers,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Jimmy Failla isn’t taking over Fox News Chanel, but he has, at least for one short period in the late afternoon, seized control of a portion of its New York ground-floor facilities.
The space is typically devoted to a space for guests to hang out and a section for hair and makeup, but Failla uses it to get himself revved up to tape “Fox News Saturday Night,” a program the network says is devoted less to red-versus-blue rants and more to making people laugh. The hallway leading to his studio was flooded with the sounds of rockabilly and Queen.
“True comedy doesn’t have a political party. Comedy is a party,’ says the 47-year-old comedian, who hails from a family of cops and, prior to his tenure at Fox News was supplementing his stand-up income by driving a New York taxi. “And at a party, you don’t ask...
The space is typically devoted to a space for guests to hang out and a section for hair and makeup, but Failla uses it to get himself revved up to tape “Fox News Saturday Night,” a program the network says is devoted less to red-versus-blue rants and more to making people laugh. The hallway leading to his studio was flooded with the sounds of rockabilly and Queen.
“True comedy doesn’t have a political party. Comedy is a party,’ says the 47-year-old comedian, who hails from a family of cops and, prior to his tenure at Fox News was supplementing his stand-up income by driving a New York taxi. “And at a party, you don’t ask...
- 4/30/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
John Oliver appreciates that his fans can watch his late-night show on YouTube, and Last Week Tonight fans are about to get even more access to Oliver’s monologues. HBO has announced that it will make full seasons of Last Week Tonight available on YouTube, beginning with the show’s initial 24-episode run.
Last Week Tonight already has a significant presence on YouTube thanks to its official channel, which reaches nearly ten million subscribers. In the past, Oliver’s comedic news program has ranked among YouTube’s most watched videos. The most-watched clip on the Last Week Tonight channel is Oliver’s 20-minute takedown of televangelists, which has earned more than 41 million YouTube views to date.
Thanks to HBO, Last Week Tonight‘s YouTube viewership is about to go even higher. Previously, the premium cable network required viewers to subscribe to see the non-monologue portions of Oliver’s show. On...
Last Week Tonight already has a significant presence on YouTube thanks to its official channel, which reaches nearly ten million subscribers. In the past, Oliver’s comedic news program has ranked among YouTube’s most watched videos. The most-watched clip on the Last Week Tonight channel is Oliver’s 20-minute takedown of televangelists, which has earned more than 41 million YouTube views to date.
Thanks to HBO, Last Week Tonight‘s YouTube viewership is about to go even higher. Previously, the premium cable network required viewers to subscribe to see the non-monologue portions of Oliver’s show. On...
- 4/29/2024
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Mufasa: The Lion KingPhoto: Walt Disney Studios
If no one was asking for a live-action Lion King remake, then really no one—maybe even negative people—were asking for a live-action Lion King remake prequel. Even burgeoning auteur Barry Jenkins sounded a little confused about how he ended up...
If no one was asking for a live-action Lion King remake, then really no one—maybe even negative people—were asking for a live-action Lion King remake prequel. Even burgeoning auteur Barry Jenkins sounded a little confused about how he ended up...
- 4/29/2024
- by Mary Kate Carr
- avclub.com
While the idea of comedy on television has been warped by the Emmys, some shows can deliver the joke factories that once littered the TV landscape. Three-camera sitcoms may be out of vogue, but Hacks takes the best bits of those shows and applies them to a single-camera setup. Hacks shines as the best of both worlds with withering jokes and incredible performances. It’s among the most poignant and topical shows of the moment while laying track that will allow it to hold up in the decades to come. It does not hurt that Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder are two of the funniest people on television.
Hacks Season 3 Plot
Deborah Vance (Smart) continues to dine out on the success of her special. She’s the toast of the comedy world, no longer confined to Las Vegas. Meanwhile Ava (Einbinder) succeeds away from Deborah. As a producer on a John Oliver-esque show,...
Hacks Season 3 Plot
Deborah Vance (Smart) continues to dine out on the success of her special. She’s the toast of the comedy world, no longer confined to Las Vegas. Meanwhile Ava (Einbinder) succeeds away from Deborah. As a producer on a John Oliver-esque show,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Alan French
- FandomWire
HBO is continuing to tinker with its YouTube strategy for Last Week Tonight.
Two months after angering fans (and apparently John Oliver himself) when it decided to delay its traditional next-day posting of the Sunday night show’s main segment til later in the week, HBO has begun posting full episodes of Last Week Tonight to YouTube. There is a catch, however–those full episodes are a decade old, at least to start.
The entire first season of Last Week Tonight landed on YouTube for free viewing Sunday night, with more apparently on the way.
The show posted a promotional video announcing the full season drop earlier in the weekend, promising that Seasons 2-8 are also on their way. (Those hoping to watch full episodes from the show’s most recent three seasons will still need a Max subscription here in the U.S.)
“There’s no new episode this week,...
Two months after angering fans (and apparently John Oliver himself) when it decided to delay its traditional next-day posting of the Sunday night show’s main segment til later in the week, HBO has begun posting full episodes of Last Week Tonight to YouTube. There is a catch, however–those full episodes are a decade old, at least to start.
The entire first season of Last Week Tonight landed on YouTube for free viewing Sunday night, with more apparently on the way.
The show posted a promotional video announcing the full season drop earlier in the weekend, promising that Seasons 2-8 are also on their way. (Those hoping to watch full episodes from the show’s most recent three seasons will still need a Max subscription here in the U.S.)
“There’s no new episode this week,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Jed Rosenzweig
- LateNighter
HBO is releasing the entire first season of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on YouTube.
The premium cable network didn’t air a new episode of the weekly talk show on Sunday, April 28 but instead dropped all of Season 1 for viewers to watch for free.
“There’s no new episode this week! But we still have current events. From 10 years ago. This Sunday we’ll be dropping all of season 1 for free on YouTube!” read a post on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “Seasons 2-8 to come, whenever we don’t have a new episode. Trust us, some of this is still completely relevant. Some.”
A supercut of some of the best moments from the first season of Last Week Tonight followed, which you can see below.
There’s no new episode this week! But we still have current events. From 10 years ago. This Sunday...
The premium cable network didn’t air a new episode of the weekly talk show on Sunday, April 28 but instead dropped all of Season 1 for viewers to watch for free.
“There’s no new episode this week! But we still have current events. From 10 years ago. This Sunday we’ll be dropping all of season 1 for free on YouTube!” read a post on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “Seasons 2-8 to come, whenever we don’t have a new episode. Trust us, some of this is still completely relevant. Some.”
A supercut of some of the best moments from the first season of Last Week Tonight followed, which you can see below.
There’s no new episode this week! But we still have current events. From 10 years ago. This Sunday...
- 4/29/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Last Week Tonight fans hankering for their John Oliver fix this week won’t have a new episode to satiate them, but the show is making up for that by offering the first season for free on YouTube.
The show’s official X (formerly Twitter) account posted the news Friday.
“There’s no new episode this week!” the X post read. “But we still have current events. From 10 years ago. This Sunday we’ll be dropping all of season 1 for free on YouTube!”
The post added that subsequent seasons will drop on YouTube the next time there isn’t a new episode of Last Week Tonight.
“Seasons 2-8 to come, whenever we don’t have a new episode. Trust us, some of this is still completely relevant. Some,” continued the post, which was accompanied by a video of highlights from the show’s first season, which focused on topics including Gaza,...
The show’s official X (formerly Twitter) account posted the news Friday.
“There’s no new episode this week!” the X post read. “But we still have current events. From 10 years ago. This Sunday we’ll be dropping all of season 1 for free on YouTube!”
The post added that subsequent seasons will drop on YouTube the next time there isn’t a new episode of Last Week Tonight.
“Seasons 2-8 to come, whenever we don’t have a new episode. Trust us, some of this is still completely relevant. Some,” continued the post, which was accompanied by a video of highlights from the show’s first season, which focused on topics including Gaza,...
- 4/28/2024
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This Sunday night on HBO, “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” returns with a thought-provoking episode that takes a deep dive into the world of food delivery apps. In Season 11 Episode 10, viewers can expect John Oliver to tackle the complex issues surrounding these apps and their impact on both restaurants and workers.
As the popularity of food delivery apps continues to rise, John Oliver shines a spotlight on the ways in which they are reshaping the restaurant industry. From providing convenience to customers to creating challenges for restaurant owners and delivery workers, these apps have sparked heated debates about their benefits and drawbacks.
Join John Oliver at 11:00 Pm this Sunday, May 5th, 2024, as he unpacks the complexities of the food delivery app phenomenon. With his signature wit and insightful commentary, viewers can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the issues at hand and the potential implications for the future of dining and employment.
As the popularity of food delivery apps continues to rise, John Oliver shines a spotlight on the ways in which they are reshaping the restaurant industry. From providing convenience to customers to creating challenges for restaurant owners and delivery workers, these apps have sparked heated debates about their benefits and drawbacks.
Join John Oliver at 11:00 Pm this Sunday, May 5th, 2024, as he unpacks the complexities of the food delivery app phenomenon. With his signature wit and insightful commentary, viewers can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the issues at hand and the potential implications for the future of dining and employment.
- 4/28/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver turns 10 on April 27, just before the news satire show hits 300 episodes. Those are two major milestones, and at this rate, we’ll see even more. HBO has already renewed Last Week Tonight for two more seasons after the one currently airing on Sunday nights. The show is also a big hit on YouTube, where HBO shares each episode’s main segment and other clips from the show — albeit later in the week than they used to. The ten most-viewed YouTube uploads at the moment cover a range of topics: Host John Oliver takes Donald Trump to task in several of the clips, but others have him riffing on everything from televangelists to Miss America. In honor of Last Week Tonight’s 10th anniversary, here are the top 10. 10. “Border Wall”: 23.3 million views In 2016, when Trump was still a presidential candidate, Oliver examined the businessman...
- 4/27/2024
- TV Insider
John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight is now a three-time Peabody Award nominee, and the only late-night show to be recognized by the prestigious organization this year
Earlier today The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors announced this year’s 27 nominees in the Arts, Children’s/Youth, Entertainment, and Interactive & Immersive categories, and Last Week Tonight’s November 2023 episode “Israel-Hamas War” made the list.
The episode is described by the Peabodys as “clear-eyed,” and recognizes Oliver’s own statement from the show that “any conversation around [the war] has to begin with empathy.”
This won’t be the first go-round for Last Week Tonight at the Peabodys. The show is 2-for-2 in Peabody nominations and wins. It won its first in 2015, and again in 2018.
If a third win feels like a stretch, it’s worth keeping in mind that Oliver and team have also won every Emmy Award the show’s ever been nominated for–sixteen in all.
Earlier today The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors announced this year’s 27 nominees in the Arts, Children’s/Youth, Entertainment, and Interactive & Immersive categories, and Last Week Tonight’s November 2023 episode “Israel-Hamas War” made the list.
The episode is described by the Peabodys as “clear-eyed,” and recognizes Oliver’s own statement from the show that “any conversation around [the war] has to begin with empathy.”
This won’t be the first go-round for Last Week Tonight at the Peabodys. The show is 2-for-2 in Peabody nominations and wins. It won its first in 2015, and again in 2018.
If a third win feels like a stretch, it’s worth keeping in mind that Oliver and team have also won every Emmy Award the show’s ever been nominated for–sixteen in all.
- 4/26/2024
- by Nick Riccardo
- LateNighter
John Oliver dedicated his latest episode of Last Week Tonight to UFOs and started talking about the topic, making a crazy joke about Hugh Jackman.
“Our main story tonight concerns UFOs,” Oliver said on the HBO late-night show. “They brought us great album art, classic movie moments, and, of course, Hugh Jackman. I can’t prove it yet, but I’m close.”
Oliver then said Kesha, Russell Crowe, and Jimmy Carter have claimed they’ve seen UFOs. The comedian went on to open dialogue to the history of sightings in the sky that sometimes have simple explanations.
“There clearly should be room for sober assessment of UFO sightings,” Oliver said later on in the show. “I will acknowledge that when you do that, the answers you get can sometimes end up being less fun.”
Oliver was talking about an alleged UFO sighting through a night vision recording that was thought to actually be commercial drones.
“Our main story tonight concerns UFOs,” Oliver said on the HBO late-night show. “They brought us great album art, classic movie moments, and, of course, Hugh Jackman. I can’t prove it yet, but I’m close.”
Oliver then said Kesha, Russell Crowe, and Jimmy Carter have claimed they’ve seen UFOs. The comedian went on to open dialogue to the history of sightings in the sky that sometimes have simple explanations.
“There clearly should be room for sober assessment of UFO sightings,” Oliver said later on in the show. “I will acknowledge that when you do that, the answers you get can sometimes end up being less fun.”
Oliver was talking about an alleged UFO sighting through a night vision recording that was thought to actually be commercial drones.
- 4/22/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Paul Giamatti is set to join Stephen Colbert for an evening of conversation as part of the second annual North to Shore Festival in New Jersey this June.
The event, set for June 29 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, will raise money for Montclair Film, the New Jersey based arts organization with which Colbert has long been involved, which runs the Montclair Film Festival.
Onstage, the Late Show host and Holdovers star will discuss Giamatti’s long-running screen career. In addition to his recent, Oscar-nominated role in the Alexander Payne-directed film, Giamatti’s film credits include Sideways, his Oscar-nominated role in Cinderella Man and performances in such movies as American Splendor, Barney’s Version, 12 Years a Slave, Straight Outta Compton, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, San Andreas, Planet of the Apes and Saving Private Ryan.
On the small screen, Giamatti spent seven seasons starring in Billions and previously...
The event, set for June 29 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, will raise money for Montclair Film, the New Jersey based arts organization with which Colbert has long been involved, which runs the Montclair Film Festival.
Onstage, the Late Show host and Holdovers star will discuss Giamatti’s long-running screen career. In addition to his recent, Oscar-nominated role in the Alexander Payne-directed film, Giamatti’s film credits include Sideways, his Oscar-nominated role in Cinderella Man and performances in such movies as American Splendor, Barney’s Version, 12 Years a Slave, Straight Outta Compton, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, San Andreas, Planet of the Apes and Saving Private Ryan.
On the small screen, Giamatti spent seven seasons starring in Billions and previously...
- 4/15/2024
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In case we needed yet one more reminder that the late-night wars of old have long since passed the Armistice stage, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel is set to welcome NBC’s Seth Meyers to his late-night program tonight.
While it’ll be Meyers’ first visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live!, by now the two late-night hosts are well-acquainted. Together they were two-fifths of last year’s Strike Force Five podcast, where they helped raise funds for their staff during the WGA strike.
Separately, the two hosts have also both released children’s books in recent years, memorably joining forces to help promote each others books.
Meyers, who’s on a two week break from Late Night, has plenty of projects to promote beyond his own show.
He recently produced the Peacock documentary Good One: A Show About Jokes, which follows follows comedian Mike Birbiglia on the road as he builds a new comedy set.
While it’ll be Meyers’ first visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live!, by now the two late-night hosts are well-acquainted. Together they were two-fifths of last year’s Strike Force Five podcast, where they helped raise funds for their staff during the WGA strike.
Separately, the two hosts have also both released children’s books in recent years, memorably joining forces to help promote each others books.
Meyers, who’s on a two week break from Late Night, has plenty of projects to promote beyond his own show.
He recently produced the Peacock documentary Good One: A Show About Jokes, which follows follows comedian Mike Birbiglia on the road as he builds a new comedy set.
- 4/15/2024
- by Jed Rosenzweig
- LateNighter
John Oliver took a left turn on Last Week Tonight and imagined a scenario where Stanley Tucci would be the host of the HBO late-night show.
While discussing Medicaid and everything wrong with the system, Oliver said the purpose of the show was not to make viewers feel good, otherwise it would be hosted by Stanley Tucci.
“If this show was supposed to make you feel good, it wouldn’t be hosted by me, it would be hosted by Stanley Tucci,” Oliver said as his reason for discussing hard topics affecting American citizens. “Can you imagine? You’d be watching an impossibly horny 30-minute deep dive on negronis right now.”
He continued, “That’s a better show. I wish this were that show. You wish this were that show. But guys, I’m sorry. It just isn’t.”
Earlier in the show, Oliver highlighted the election coverage in South Korea...
While discussing Medicaid and everything wrong with the system, Oliver said the purpose of the show was not to make viewers feel good, otherwise it would be hosted by Stanley Tucci.
“If this show was supposed to make you feel good, it wouldn’t be hosted by me, it would be hosted by Stanley Tucci,” Oliver said as his reason for discussing hard topics affecting American citizens. “Can you imagine? You’d be watching an impossibly horny 30-minute deep dive on negronis right now.”
He continued, “That’s a better show. I wish this were that show. You wish this were that show. But guys, I’m sorry. It just isn’t.”
Earlier in the show, Oliver highlighted the election coverage in South Korea...
- 4/15/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
And the award for best writing in a comedy/variety talk series goes to… Last Week Tonight With John Oliver.
The WGA Awards were handed out late Sunday and, in an announcement that likely surprised absolutely no one in the crowd, Last Week Tonight was recognized—yet again—for best writing in a Comedy/Variety Talk Series.
A total of 15 writers shared in the accolade. In addition to Oliver himself, senior writers Daniel O’Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, and Seena Vali and writers Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Tim Carvell, Liz Hynes, Ryan Ken, Mark Kramer, Sofia Manfredi, Taylor Kay Phillips, and Chrissy Shackelford all share the award.
This marks the second year in a row that Oliver and company have taken home the big prize, and the seventh time the WGA has recognized their excellence overall.
Last Week Tonight has been nominated in the same category every year...
The WGA Awards were handed out late Sunday and, in an announcement that likely surprised absolutely no one in the crowd, Last Week Tonight was recognized—yet again—for best writing in a Comedy/Variety Talk Series.
A total of 15 writers shared in the accolade. In addition to Oliver himself, senior writers Daniel O’Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, and Seena Vali and writers Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Tim Carvell, Liz Hynes, Ryan Ken, Mark Kramer, Sofia Manfredi, Taylor Kay Phillips, and Chrissy Shackelford all share the award.
This marks the second year in a row that Oliver and company have taken home the big prize, and the seventh time the WGA has recognized their excellence overall.
Last Week Tonight has been nominated in the same category every year...
- 4/15/2024
- by Jennifer M. Wood
- LateNighter
The David Hemingson-scripted Alexander Payne dramedy The Holdovers and Cord Jefferson’s American Fiction were the big film winners at the strike-delayed 2024 Writers Guild Awards, which were handed out Sunday in Los Angeles and New York.
Jefferson — who also was honored with the WGA West’s Paul Selvin Award — followed his Oscar win for Adapted Screenplay as the WGA’s weird, wild and elongated Awards season wrapped with simultaneous ceremonies on both coasts. Hemingson scored a modicum of revenge for losing the Original Screenplay Academy Award to Justine Triet and Arthur Harari for Anatomy of a Fall.
The latter script, however, wasn’t eligible for a Writers Guild Award. That’s because, unlike other guilds, the WGA deems ineligible any scripts for movies not produced under its Minimum Basic Agreement or a bona fide collective bargaining agreement with various affiliated countries.
Later, the Documentary prize went to Errol Morris...
Jefferson — who also was honored with the WGA West’s Paul Selvin Award — followed his Oscar win for Adapted Screenplay as the WGA’s weird, wild and elongated Awards season wrapped with simultaneous ceremonies on both coasts. Hemingson scored a modicum of revenge for losing the Original Screenplay Academy Award to Justine Triet and Arthur Harari for Anatomy of a Fall.
The latter script, however, wasn’t eligible for a Writers Guild Award. That’s because, unlike other guilds, the WGA deems ineligible any scripts for movies not produced under its Minimum Basic Agreement or a bona fide collective bargaining agreement with various affiliated countries.
Later, the Documentary prize went to Errol Morris...
- 4/15/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Get ready for another hilarious and insightful episode of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” on HBO! Tune in at 11:00 Pm on Sunday, April 21, 2024, as comedian John Oliver takes center stage to dissect and lampoon the latest developments in news, politics, and current events.
In Season 11 Episode 9, viewers can expect Oliver’s signature blend of sharp wit and incisive commentary as he delves into the most pressing issues of the past seven days. From breaking news stories to in-depth analyses of ongoing controversies, no topic is off-limits for Oliver and his team.
As always, “Last Week Tonight” promises to provide viewers with a fresh perspective on the events shaping our world, all delivered with Oliver’s trademark humor and irreverence. Whether you’re a seasoned fan or tuning in for the first time, you can count on Oliver to entertain, inform, and leave you laughing out loud.
So grab...
In Season 11 Episode 9, viewers can expect Oliver’s signature blend of sharp wit and incisive commentary as he delves into the most pressing issues of the past seven days. From breaking news stories to in-depth analyses of ongoing controversies, no topic is off-limits for Oliver and his team.
As always, “Last Week Tonight” promises to provide viewers with a fresh perspective on the events shaping our world, all delivered with Oliver’s trademark humor and irreverence. Whether you’re a seasoned fan or tuning in for the first time, you can count on Oliver to entertain, inform, and leave you laughing out loud.
So grab...
- 4/14/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
NBC’s entire Lorne Michaels industrial complex is taking an extended Spring break.
Starting Monday April 15, The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, Late Night With Seth Meyers, and Saturday Night Live will all be dark for two weeks.
Fallon and Meyers are set to return with new episodes on Monday April 29th, while Saturday Night Live’s next live show (after this weekend’s Ryan Gosling-hosted episode) will be May 4th.
That’s not to say that everyone’s about to hit the beach. For some, it’ll be a working vacation.
Seth Meyers will hit the stage with fellow late night host John Oliver this Sunday April 14th as part of the duo’s monthly residency at New York’s Beacon Theatre.
Also hitting the road this break are SNLers Chloe Fineman, Sarah Sherman and Chloe Troast. All three comics are scheduled to perform Saturday April 20th in Austin,...
Starting Monday April 15, The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, Late Night With Seth Meyers, and Saturday Night Live will all be dark for two weeks.
Fallon and Meyers are set to return with new episodes on Monday April 29th, while Saturday Night Live’s next live show (after this weekend’s Ryan Gosling-hosted episode) will be May 4th.
That’s not to say that everyone’s about to hit the beach. For some, it’ll be a working vacation.
Seth Meyers will hit the stage with fellow late night host John Oliver this Sunday April 14th as part of the duo’s monthly residency at New York’s Beacon Theatre.
Also hitting the road this break are SNLers Chloe Fineman, Sarah Sherman and Chloe Troast. All three comics are scheduled to perform Saturday April 20th in Austin,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Jed Rosenzweig
- LateNighter
Conan O’Brien has been on the campaign trail for his Max show Conan O’Brien Must Go, but during his latest promo stop, the comedian turned his attention to his paymasters.
Appearing on YouTube phenomenon Hot Ones, the former The Tonight Show host embarked on a spicy wing-fueled rant about Warner Bros. Discovery’s rebrand of streaming service HBO Max.
“Is it HBO Max or just Max? I can’t get used to it,” O’Brien joked when being questioned by Sean Evans about his travel series. “It’s not a better name,” he added.
By the end of his spicy wing experience, O’Brien was covered in hot sauce and drooling milk as he roared about the rebrand during his final plug for Must Go.
“I have a show, it’s on Max,” he shouted. “They used to call it HBO, but people found that too popular. So now...
Appearing on YouTube phenomenon Hot Ones, the former The Tonight Show host embarked on a spicy wing-fueled rant about Warner Bros. Discovery’s rebrand of streaming service HBO Max.
“Is it HBO Max or just Max? I can’t get used to it,” O’Brien joked when being questioned by Sean Evans about his travel series. “It’s not a better name,” he added.
By the end of his spicy wing experience, O’Brien was covered in hot sauce and drooling milk as he roared about the rebrand during his final plug for Must Go.
“I have a show, it’s on Max,” he shouted. “They used to call it HBO, but people found that too popular. So now...
- 4/12/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
He may have triumphed in his Tonight Show return last night, but Conan O’Brien faces an even more daunting hot seat later this week.
Hot Ones has announced its season finale episode will feature an interview with O’Brien. The episode drops on YouTube this Thursday, April 11th, at 11Am Et.
Now in its 23rd season, the popular YouTube series from First We Feast has produced over 325 episodes since its debut in 2015 (and even produced a spinoff game show on truTV in 2020). First We Feast’s YouTube playlist of past Hot Ones episodes has pulled in over 60 million views to date.
Each episode of the series sees host Sean Evans interview a celebrity guest while they attempt to eat chicken wings basted in increasingly intense hot sauces.
O’Brien isn’t the first late-night host to tackle the spicy wing challenge. John Oliver appeared on Hot Ones earlier this season,...
Hot Ones has announced its season finale episode will feature an interview with O’Brien. The episode drops on YouTube this Thursday, April 11th, at 11Am Et.
Now in its 23rd season, the popular YouTube series from First We Feast has produced over 325 episodes since its debut in 2015 (and even produced a spinoff game show on truTV in 2020). First We Feast’s YouTube playlist of past Hot Ones episodes has pulled in over 60 million views to date.
Each episode of the series sees host Sean Evans interview a celebrity guest while they attempt to eat chicken wings basted in increasingly intense hot sauces.
O’Brien isn’t the first late-night host to tackle the spicy wing challenge. John Oliver appeared on Hot Ones earlier this season,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Nick Riccardo
- LateNighter
If you’ve yet to catch up on blockbusters like Dune and Barbie; hit series such as Succession, True Detective and Curb Your Enthusiasm; or the popular Quiet on Set docuseries, you may want to take advantage of Max‘s soon-to-end streaming deal.
Save Up to 45% off Max Streaming Plans
Through April 9, the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streaming service (formerly HBO Max) is offering up to 45 percent off with a new promo for new, returning and existing Max customers who pre-pay for an annual plan. That means you can get Max’s Ultimate Ad-Free tier with 4K Ultra HD streaming, immersive Dolby Atmos, up to 100 downloads and the B/R Sports add-on for only $11.67 per month (regularly $19.99 monthly), or $139.99 for the first year.
Regularly $9.99-$19.99 per month (or $99.99-$199.99 per year), Max is only $69.99-$139.99 for yearly subscriptions, plus you’ll get the B/R Sports Add-On (regularly $9.99 per month...
Save Up to 45% off Max Streaming Plans
Through April 9, the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streaming service (formerly HBO Max) is offering up to 45 percent off with a new promo for new, returning and existing Max customers who pre-pay for an annual plan. That means you can get Max’s Ultimate Ad-Free tier with 4K Ultra HD streaming, immersive Dolby Atmos, up to 100 downloads and the B/R Sports add-on for only $11.67 per month (regularly $19.99 monthly), or $139.99 for the first year.
Regularly $9.99-$19.99 per month (or $99.99-$199.99 per year), Max is only $69.99-$139.99 for yearly subscriptions, plus you’ll get the B/R Sports Add-On (regularly $9.99 per month...
- 4/9/2024
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s always refreshing to see the face of a late-night show turn the spotlight onto the staff and crew that help make it all happen, and Stephen Colbert did just that at a recent taping.
In a new behind the scenes clip from his pre-show audience Q&a, Colbert highlights a longtime crew member, stage manager Mark McKenna.
“We’ve known each other for 18 years,” Colbert says as he asks McKenna to join him on stage. “He’s such a gift to me. He’s showfolk, too. And so he understands the weird life that we live, and he can know what’s going on with me without me saying a word. He can read my mind.”
McKenna worked with Colbert on Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report before following him to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert when it launched on CBS in 2015. He also serves as stage...
In a new behind the scenes clip from his pre-show audience Q&a, Colbert highlights a longtime crew member, stage manager Mark McKenna.
“We’ve known each other for 18 years,” Colbert says as he asks McKenna to join him on stage. “He’s such a gift to me. He’s showfolk, too. And so he understands the weird life that we live, and he can know what’s going on with me without me saying a word. He can read my mind.”
McKenna worked with Colbert on Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report before following him to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert when it launched on CBS in 2015. He also serves as stage...
- 4/8/2024
- by Nick Riccardo
- LateNighter
John Oliver spotlighted Simu Liu and John Boyega on Last Week Tonight for their beginnings as stock photo models.
In the last segment of the HBO show, Oliver talked about stock photos, noting that that’s how the Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Star Wars: The Force Awakens stars got their start.
“Stock photos provide an income stream, not just for photographers, but also for actors starting out,” Oliver said.
Oliver cut to a photo of Boyega in a picture posing as a student. The late-night show host then presented Liu with a series of photos “pointing at a laptop, looking at the camera during a group project and exercising in a totally normal, not at all unhinged way.” Oliver was poking fun at the way Liu was posing while seemingly exercising for the picture.
John Oliver highlights John Boyega in a stock photo
For the HBO show,...
In the last segment of the HBO show, Oliver talked about stock photos, noting that that’s how the Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Star Wars: The Force Awakens stars got their start.
“Stock photos provide an income stream, not just for photographers, but also for actors starting out,” Oliver said.
Oliver cut to a photo of Boyega in a picture posing as a student. The late-night show host then presented Liu with a series of photos “pointing at a laptop, looking at the camera during a group project and exercising in a totally normal, not at all unhinged way.” Oliver was poking fun at the way Liu was posing while seemingly exercising for the picture.
John Oliver highlights John Boyega in a stock photo
For the HBO show,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Get ready for another hilarious and insightful episode of “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” as Season 11 Episode 8 airs on HBO at 11:00 Pm on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Hosted by the witty and irreverent comedian John Oliver, this show promises to deliver a sharp and satirical take on the latest developments in news, politics, and current events from the past seven days.
As always, viewers can expect Oliver to dive deep into the week’s most pressing issues with his trademark blend of humor and incisive commentary. From dissecting political scandals to shedding light on overlooked societal issues, “Last Week Tonight” keeps audiences both entertained and informed.
With Oliver at the helm, no topic is off-limits, and no punchline is spared. So, grab your popcorn and tune in for a half-hour of laughter, enlightenment, and perhaps a few moments of uncomfortable truth. Don’t miss out on the laughs and insights...
As always, viewers can expect Oliver to dive deep into the week’s most pressing issues with his trademark blend of humor and incisive commentary. From dissecting political scandals to shedding light on overlooked societal issues, “Last Week Tonight” keeps audiences both entertained and informed.
With Oliver at the helm, no topic is off-limits, and no punchline is spared. So, grab your popcorn and tune in for a half-hour of laughter, enlightenment, and perhaps a few moments of uncomfortable truth. Don’t miss out on the laughs and insights...
- 4/7/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
The FCC will vote on April 25 on whether to reinstate net neutrality rules, which would prohibit Comcast, AT&T and other internet providers from blocking or throttling internet traffic or creating paid fast lanes to reach consumers.
With Democrats now holding a 3-2 majority on the commission, the proposal is expected to pass.
The most controversial aspect of the proposal, as it has been in the past, is to reinstate the FCC’s Title II authority over internet service. That regulatory maneuver, vigorously opposed by major internet providers, gives the agency a firm legal footing to oversee broadband services. The Title II classification deems that internet providers as common carriers, similar to the regulatory classification given to landline phone service. The proposal would not allow the FCC to regulate rates, an FCC official said.
In a statement, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said, “After the prior administration abdicated authority over broadband services,...
With Democrats now holding a 3-2 majority on the commission, the proposal is expected to pass.
The most controversial aspect of the proposal, as it has been in the past, is to reinstate the FCC’s Title II authority over internet service. That regulatory maneuver, vigorously opposed by major internet providers, gives the agency a firm legal footing to oversee broadband services. The Title II classification deems that internet providers as common carriers, similar to the regulatory classification given to landline phone service. The proposal would not allow the FCC to regulate rates, an FCC official said.
In a statement, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said, “After the prior administration abdicated authority over broadband services,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
If Stephen Colbert were out to dinner with his fellow late-night hosts, who would be most likely to pick up the bill and who would excuse themselves to go to the bathroom just as the bill arrived?
That was the question an audience member asked the Late Show host before a recent taping, and you can bet that the improv-trained Colbert had a quick response.
In a clip posted to the show’s Instagram account, Colbert tells the audience member that he has, in fact, been out to eat with the other hosts, and that “Kimmel is the one most likely to pick up the bill. He’s a very generous guy.”
“The one most likely to go to the bathroom when the bill came would be John Oliver,” he added to a big laugh from the crowd.
“Not because he isn’t like a nice generous guy.
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That was the question an audience member asked the Late Show host before a recent taping, and you can bet that the improv-trained Colbert had a quick response.
In a clip posted to the show’s Instagram account, Colbert tells the audience member that he has, in fact, been out to eat with the other hosts, and that “Kimmel is the one most likely to pick up the bill. He’s a very generous guy.”
“The one most likely to go to the bathroom when the bill came would be John Oliver,” he added to a big laugh from the crowd.
“Not because he isn’t like a nice generous guy.
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- 4/1/2024
- by Jed Rosenzweig
- LateNighter
John Oliver took shots at Donald Trump’s “cash grabs,” including mugshot T-shirts (which read “Not Guilty”), branded cologne, a Bible, mini speakers with Trump’s likeness, and gold-colored earpods and sneakers, on Sunday’s edition of Last Week Tonight.
The HBO late night host started the segment by noting that Trump has “had a rough run in the courts lately. Between the E. Jean Carroll defamation judgment and New York State’s fraud case, he’s on the hook for over half a billion dollars, but even that doesn’t capture the full extent of the financial damage. Apparently since leaving office, he spent more than $100 million on legal bills alone, which averages more than $90,000 a day, none of it paid for with his own money,” Oliver added, citing a New York Times report. “In fact, a lot has come from his supporters because he’s repeatedly used his...
The HBO late night host started the segment by noting that Trump has “had a rough run in the courts lately. Between the E. Jean Carroll defamation judgment and New York State’s fraud case, he’s on the hook for over half a billion dollars, but even that doesn’t capture the full extent of the financial damage. Apparently since leaving office, he spent more than $100 million on legal bills alone, which averages more than $90,000 a day, none of it paid for with his own money,” Oliver added, citing a New York Times report. “In fact, a lot has come from his supporters because he’s repeatedly used his...
- 4/1/2024
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
John Oliver roasted Donald Trump on Last Week Tonight for his “cash grab” schemes as the former Potus makes another run for the White House.
“This year, more than ever, everything Trump does is going to be a cash grab,” Oliver said on the HBO late-night show. “This year has been one of the few times he’s actually been asked to pay the price for his actions but already, he’s got other people footing the bill.”
Oliver said Trump was “monetizing his bad behavior,” which could be summed up by a t-shirt he’s selling featuring his mugshot and the caption “Not Guilty” across the front.
The comedian went through a list of things Trump had been doing to raise money to pay for his legal troubles, using his followers to foot the bill.
“That is a man who talks non-stop about how he’s one of the richest men on Earth,...
“This year, more than ever, everything Trump does is going to be a cash grab,” Oliver said on the HBO late-night show. “This year has been one of the few times he’s actually been asked to pay the price for his actions but already, he’s got other people footing the bill.”
Oliver said Trump was “monetizing his bad behavior,” which could be summed up by a t-shirt he’s selling featuring his mugshot and the caption “Not Guilty” across the front.
The comedian went through a list of things Trump had been doing to raise money to pay for his legal troubles, using his followers to foot the bill.
“That is a man who talks non-stop about how he’s one of the richest men on Earth,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
According to our spies, John Oliver is set to discuss food delivery app giants Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub on this week’s episode of Last Week Tonight.
For those lowest on the socioeconomic ladder, delivery jobs for these apps are often the easiest to get, but they can also be dangerous, especially in a city like New York, where delivery workers face deadly traffic and violent attacks.
Adding insult to injury, these workers often earn less than minimum wage. To try to combat this problem, both New York City and Seattle recently mandated wage floors for food app workers–but (as one imagines Oliver will cover tonight) they’ve faced stiff opposition from the app companies, who unsuccessfully sued the city of New York when it first sought to raise the hourly rate for delivery workers from an hourly average of $7.09 to $17.96.
Since the new wage floor went into effect earlier this year,...
For those lowest on the socioeconomic ladder, delivery jobs for these apps are often the easiest to get, but they can also be dangerous, especially in a city like New York, where delivery workers face deadly traffic and violent attacks.
Adding insult to injury, these workers often earn less than minimum wage. To try to combat this problem, both New York City and Seattle recently mandated wage floors for food app workers–but (as one imagines Oliver will cover tonight) they’ve faced stiff opposition from the app companies, who unsuccessfully sued the city of New York when it first sought to raise the hourly rate for delivery workers from an hourly average of $7.09 to $17.96.
Since the new wage floor went into effect earlier this year,...
- 3/31/2024
- by Jed Rosenzweig
- LateNighter
Prepare for another hilarious and insightful episode of “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” airing this Sunday at 11:00 Pm on HBO. In Season 11, Episode 7, host John Oliver takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride through the latest news, politics, and current events with his trademark wit and satirical commentary.
As always, Oliver delves deep into the most pressing issues of the past week, offering sharp insights and humorous takes on the state of the world. From politics to pop culture, no topic is off-limits as Oliver tackles everything from the absurd to the downright outrageous.
Viewers can expect a mix of laughter, thought-provoking analysis, and maybe even a few surprises along the way as Oliver navigates the tumultuous landscape of today’s headlines. So, grab your popcorn and settle in for a wild ride with “Last Week Tonight” this Sunday night on HBO.
Release Date & Time: 11:00 Pm Sunday 7 April...
As always, Oliver delves deep into the most pressing issues of the past week, offering sharp insights and humorous takes on the state of the world. From politics to pop culture, no topic is off-limits as Oliver tackles everything from the absurd to the downright outrageous.
Viewers can expect a mix of laughter, thought-provoking analysis, and maybe even a few surprises along the way as Oliver navigates the tumultuous landscape of today’s headlines. So, grab your popcorn and settle in for a wild ride with “Last Week Tonight” this Sunday night on HBO.
Release Date & Time: 11:00 Pm Sunday 7 April...
- 3/31/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
In a decision that has raised eyebrows and fueled allegations of favoritism, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has appointed Crystal Clanton, a former employee of his wife, as a law clerk.
Clanton, a 29-year-old conservative activist who transitioned into a legal career, has secured a coveted position as a law clerk for the October term of the Supreme Court. Her selection has been met with criticism, as she had previously faced accusations of sending racist text messages. Despite these allegations, Clanton had been closely connected to the Thomas family, often referred to as their “nearly adopted daughter.”
As reported in The New Yorker in 2017, Clanton had texted, “I Hate Black People. Like f‑‑‑ them all … I hate blacks. End of story.”
When the messages surfaced at the time, Clanton said she had “no recollection,” of the texts. She stepped down from her position at Turning Point USA in the wake...
Clanton, a 29-year-old conservative activist who transitioned into a legal career, has secured a coveted position as a law clerk for the October term of the Supreme Court. Her selection has been met with criticism, as she had previously faced accusations of sending racist text messages. Despite these allegations, Clanton had been closely connected to the Thomas family, often referred to as their “nearly adopted daughter.”
As reported in The New Yorker in 2017, Clanton had texted, “I Hate Black People. Like f‑‑‑ them all … I hate blacks. End of story.”
When the messages surfaced at the time, Clanton said she had “no recollection,” of the texts. She stepped down from her position at Turning Point USA in the wake...
- 3/29/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Amidst all the things that are happening across the globe at the moment, the latest hard-hitting news that has emerged is the news about how Princess Kate is suffering from an early stage of cancer. But before this, the internet was met with Stephen Colbert, John Oliver, and Jimmy Kimmel, all trying their own methods of relaying this information.
Prince Harry, Princess Kate, and Prince William | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
While at the time they didn’t know the reasons why the Princess of Wales had not been making any appearances for the past several weeks, they still tried to inform their audience about this in a comical manner that crossed a line, which Piers Morgan and Megyn Kelly let them know.
On the other hand, Kimmel has been praised for not making a mockery of this situation since he was one of the few journalists and talk show hosts who...
Prince Harry, Princess Kate, and Prince William | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
While at the time they didn’t know the reasons why the Princess of Wales had not been making any appearances for the past several weeks, they still tried to inform their audience about this in a comical manner that crossed a line, which Piers Morgan and Megyn Kelly let them know.
On the other hand, Kimmel has been praised for not making a mockery of this situation since he was one of the few journalists and talk show hosts who...
- 3/28/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
Get ready to laugh and learn with another episode of “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” this Sunday at 11:11 Pm on HBO. Hosted by the witty and insightful comedian John Oliver, the show promises to deliver its signature blend of humor and in-depth analysis on the latest news, politics, and current events.
In Season 11 Episode 6, viewers can expect Oliver to tackle a wide range of timely and important topics, offering his unique perspective on the events of the past week. From breaking down complex issues to exposing absurdities in the world around us, Oliver’s satirical take is always sharp and entertaining.
Whether you’re a fan of political satire or just looking for a good laugh, “Last Week Tonight” is sure to deliver. So be sure to tune in this Sunday at 11:11 Pm on HBO for another hilarious and thought-provoking episode with John Oliver.
Release Date & Time:...
In Season 11 Episode 6, viewers can expect Oliver to tackle a wide range of timely and important topics, offering his unique perspective on the events of the past week. From breaking down complex issues to exposing absurdities in the world around us, Oliver’s satirical take is always sharp and entertaining.
Whether you’re a fan of political satire or just looking for a good laugh, “Last Week Tonight” is sure to deliver. So be sure to tune in this Sunday at 11:11 Pm on HBO for another hilarious and thought-provoking episode with John Oliver.
Release Date & Time:...
- 3/24/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
British royal family news shows that today Princess Kate, the Princess of Wales announced she has been diagnosed with cancer and is receiving treatment.
The news comes after a planned abdominal operation in January which had her sidelined from royal duties as she heals.
While the best in the world sent well wishes to Kate, several public figures found it in themselves to mock a sick woman mercilessly. Who does this?
Here’s who: Kim Kardashian, Blake Lively, Andy Cohen, Stephen Colbert, and John Oliver all found it funny to be cruel to a sick woman. How crass. None of these shameless people have issued an apology at the time of publication. Kim’s excuse may be that she’s taking the trash out, per Taylor Swift.
Royal News – Princess Catherine Has Cancer
All of the comments made by these nasty celebrities were unnecessary, yet the clowns couldn’t help themselves,...
The news comes after a planned abdominal operation in January which had her sidelined from royal duties as she heals.
While the best in the world sent well wishes to Kate, several public figures found it in themselves to mock a sick woman mercilessly. Who does this?
Here’s who: Kim Kardashian, Blake Lively, Andy Cohen, Stephen Colbert, and John Oliver all found it funny to be cruel to a sick woman. How crass. None of these shameless people have issued an apology at the time of publication. Kim’s excuse may be that she’s taking the trash out, per Taylor Swift.
Royal News – Princess Catherine Has Cancer
All of the comments made by these nasty celebrities were unnecessary, yet the clowns couldn’t help themselves,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Tanya Clark
- Celebrating The Soaps
Seth Meyers is bringing his standup act to Chicago this Spring, where he’ll be taping a new special at the Vic Theatre.
It’s unclear when and on what platform Meyers’ special will be released, but his previous hour, Lobby Baby, premiered on Netflix in 2019.
That special saw Meyers mining his personal life for stories about marriage proposals, his chaotic wedding day, and — as the title suggests — the time his wife Alexi gave birth to their son in the lobby of their apartment building.
That’s a premise that sounds hard to top, but the couple has since welcomed another child. Here’s hoping it gave him some more good material.
The host of NBC’s Late Night has been spending a lot of time on the standup stage recently. In addition to performing weekend solo dates across the country, he’s also in the middle of a six-date...
It’s unclear when and on what platform Meyers’ special will be released, but his previous hour, Lobby Baby, premiered on Netflix in 2019.
That special saw Meyers mining his personal life for stories about marriage proposals, his chaotic wedding day, and — as the title suggests — the time his wife Alexi gave birth to their son in the lobby of their apartment building.
That’s a premise that sounds hard to top, but the couple has since welcomed another child. Here’s hoping it gave him some more good material.
The host of NBC’s Late Night has been spending a lot of time on the standup stage recently. In addition to performing weekend solo dates across the country, he’s also in the middle of a six-date...
- 3/22/2024
- by Nick Riccardo
- LateNighter
Where is Kate Middleton? It’s the question that has been consuming the world’s attention for weeks now, but it’s one Jimmy Kimmel wants to put an end to once and for all. During his March 21 monologue on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” the late night host urged his viewers to “leave this woman alone” while addressing the media attention around Middleton’s whereabouts.
“We finally got a royal update on Kate Middleton,” Kimmel said, referring to what Kensington Palace representatives told The Telegraph this week about Middleton looking after the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood program while working from home.
“There’s a very simple explanation for Kate Middleton’s whereabouts: She’s been working from home,” Kimmel continued. How does a princess work from home? ‘I’m just going to stay in and wave at people?’ Maybe it’s because I’m American but I don’t understand the craziness around this.
“We finally got a royal update on Kate Middleton,” Kimmel said, referring to what Kensington Palace representatives told The Telegraph this week about Middleton looking after the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood program while working from home.
“There’s a very simple explanation for Kate Middleton’s whereabouts: She’s been working from home,” Kimmel continued. How does a princess work from home? ‘I’m just going to stay in and wave at people?’ Maybe it’s because I’m American but I don’t understand the craziness around this.
- 3/22/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
We knew it was coming, now we know when.
NBC has announced that the Jimmy Kimmel episode of Password will air on Tuesday March 26th. As we previously reported, Kimmel taped an appearance on his late-night rival’s prime time game show last Fall.
The show is hosted by Keke Palmer, who won an Emmy for her work on the show’s first season. She’s joined in each episode by recurring player Fallon, who pairs with a contestant to compete against another celebrity guest/contestant pair.
It won’t be the first time the two late night hosts have worked together. In addition to Strike Force Five, the podcast that paired the duo with fellow hosts Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers and John Oliver to help raise funds for striking staffers last Summer, Fallon and Kimmel swapped places last year for April Fool’s Day, with each hosting the other’s show.
NBC has announced that the Jimmy Kimmel episode of Password will air on Tuesday March 26th. As we previously reported, Kimmel taped an appearance on his late-night rival’s prime time game show last Fall.
The show is hosted by Keke Palmer, who won an Emmy for her work on the show’s first season. She’s joined in each episode by recurring player Fallon, who pairs with a contestant to compete against another celebrity guest/contestant pair.
It won’t be the first time the two late night hosts have worked together. In addition to Strike Force Five, the podcast that paired the duo with fellow hosts Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers and John Oliver to help raise funds for striking staffers last Summer, Fallon and Kimmel swapped places last year for April Fool’s Day, with each hosting the other’s show.
- 3/20/2024
- by Jed Rosenzweig
- LateNighter
Kate Middleton Allegedly Confronted Prince William Immediately Over Rumored Affair With Rose Hanbury
Kate Middleton, as the spouse of Prince William and the future queen consort, has been less visible in public recently. Known for her philanthropy and dedication to royal duties, she remains a prominent figure in the British monarchy. With that said, it has been alleged that Kate Middleton confirmed Prince William immediately over his rumored affair with Rose Hanbury.
The Royal family
One significant facet of Middleton’s responsibilities involves engaging in public appearances, a facet she hasn’t actively pursued in the past few months. Nonetheless, fans expressed concern recently when Kate Middleton issued an apology for altering photos featuring her children.
Kate Middleton Allegedly Confronted Prince William Right After His Apparent Affair With Rose Hanbury Kate Middleton with her children
According to GeoTV, when rumors about Prince William having an affair with Rose Hanbury reached Kate Middleton, an inside source familiar with Kate Middleton and Prince William’s...
The Royal family
One significant facet of Middleton’s responsibilities involves engaging in public appearances, a facet she hasn’t actively pursued in the past few months. Nonetheless, fans expressed concern recently when Kate Middleton issued an apology for altering photos featuring her children.
Kate Middleton Allegedly Confronted Prince William Right After His Apparent Affair With Rose Hanbury Kate Middleton with her children
According to GeoTV, when rumors about Prince William having an affair with Rose Hanbury reached Kate Middleton, an inside source familiar with Kate Middleton and Prince William’s...
- 3/20/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
John Oliver had a good laugh at the Republican party once again on Sunday night, this time because of House Speaker Mike Johnson’s choice in location for this year’s GOP retreat. According to the HBO host, the place “looks like the Wes Anderson Remake of ‘The Shining.”
The retreat will be sparsely attended this year, with Axios reporting that less than 100 members will be in attendance. And, the reasons for their missing it simply tickled Oliver. One member was so blunt as to say “I’d rather sit down with Hannibal Lecter and eat my own liver.”
Another claimed that he had already bought the materials to clean his boat and simply needed to do it that weekend.
“We all know how important it is to use boat cleaner before it expires,” Oliver quipped.
But a key piece of this reluctance seems to be because it’s usually held in Florida,...
The retreat will be sparsely attended this year, with Axios reporting that less than 100 members will be in attendance. And, the reasons for their missing it simply tickled Oliver. One member was so blunt as to say “I’d rather sit down with Hannibal Lecter and eat my own liver.”
Another claimed that he had already bought the materials to clean his boat and simply needed to do it that weekend.
“We all know how important it is to use boat cleaner before it expires,” Oliver quipped.
But a key piece of this reluctance seems to be because it’s usually held in Florida,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Well, it looks like John Oliver has missed his chance to fix the Supreme Court—or at least eliminate one source of what he has described as its pervasive corruption.
Despite Oliver’s generous offer of $1 million a year for life, plus a $2.4 million luxury motor coach, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has not responded by signing a contract saying he’s resigning—and as Oliver noted last night on his HBO show Last Week Tonight, the offer expires in just 48 hours.
As late-night stunts go, this was a classic, in the same league as David Letterman trying to deliver a gift basket to new NBC owners, General Electric, and receiving for his generosity a Ge handshake.
Letterman at least got some response from his target. Oliver heard nothing from Thomas, or the wider Supreme Court; and probably, like every other effort to enforce some kind of ethical standard on the court,...
Despite Oliver’s generous offer of $1 million a year for life, plus a $2.4 million luxury motor coach, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has not responded by signing a contract saying he’s resigning—and as Oliver noted last night on his HBO show Last Week Tonight, the offer expires in just 48 hours.
As late-night stunts go, this was a classic, in the same league as David Letterman trying to deliver a gift basket to new NBC owners, General Electric, and receiving for his generosity a Ge handshake.
Letterman at least got some response from his target. Oliver heard nothing from Thomas, or the wider Supreme Court; and probably, like every other effort to enforce some kind of ethical standard on the court,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Bill Carter
- LateNighter
John Oliver dinged Kate Middleton for her Photoshop fail and got a cameo from Jersey Shore’s Snooki on Last Week Tonight.
At the top of the show, Oliver took a swipe at the drama in England over Kensington Palace’s release of a statement in which the Princess of Wales admitted to editing a photo of her and her three kids.
“A certain someone’s Adobe free trial expired in a pretty public manner,” Oliver quipped.
After a photo of Middleton and her three kids was released to the public to commemorate Mother’s Day in the UK, the picture was withdrawn from news agencies after it was revealed it had been manipulated.
“Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing,” read the apology from Middleton. “I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused. I hope everyone celebrating had...
At the top of the show, Oliver took a swipe at the drama in England over Kensington Palace’s release of a statement in which the Princess of Wales admitted to editing a photo of her and her three kids.
“A certain someone’s Adobe free trial expired in a pretty public manner,” Oliver quipped.
After a photo of Middleton and her three kids was released to the public to commemorate Mother’s Day in the UK, the picture was withdrawn from news agencies after it was revealed it had been manipulated.
“Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing,” read the apology from Middleton. “I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused. I hope everyone celebrating had...
- 3/18/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Nancy Pelosi made a widely derided TikTok pun last week, and John Oliver delighted in joining in chorus of those mocking the former House speaker on HBO’s Last Week Tonight.
Sunday’s episode of the late-night show aired a few days after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would lead to a ban of TikTok if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake. The bill passed on concerns that the app poses a national security threat under the ownership of Chinese technology firm ByteDance Ltd. Lawmakers say the company has ties to the Chinese government, which they fear could demand the company share information that puts the U.S. at risk. (The bill next goes to the Senate.)
Describing TikTok as “the wildly popular app some of you are using to watch this very content in three-minute chunks,” Oliver introduced a clip of Pelosi...
Sunday’s episode of the late-night show aired a few days after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would lead to a ban of TikTok if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake. The bill passed on concerns that the app poses a national security threat under the ownership of Chinese technology firm ByteDance Ltd. Lawmakers say the company has ties to the Chinese government, which they fear could demand the company share information that puts the U.S. at risk. (The bill next goes to the Senate.)
Describing TikTok as “the wildly popular app some of you are using to watch this very content in three-minute chunks,” Oliver introduced a clip of Pelosi...
- 3/18/2024
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In the wake of Kate Middleton’s alleged disappearance, the rumors of a fallout between the Princess of Wales and Prince William have reared their heads again. The speculation has caught the frenzy of internet sleuths, so much so that wild conspiracy theories are doing the rounds on social media.
Many believe that the possible marriage trouble between the Royals was due to an alleged affair by Prince William. The appearance of Sarah Rose Hanbury in the thick of things has only added fuel to the fire. It got to a point where even Stephen Colbert had to address it on his show, even though the rumors have been repeatedly dismissed.
The Princess of Wales with her children Do the rumors of marriage troubles between Kate Middleton and Prince William have any basis?
Kate Middleton and Prince William have been married since 2011, after dating for a few years. The two...
Many believe that the possible marriage trouble between the Royals was due to an alleged affair by Prince William. The appearance of Sarah Rose Hanbury in the thick of things has only added fuel to the fire. It got to a point where even Stephen Colbert had to address it on his show, even though the rumors have been repeatedly dismissed.
The Princess of Wales with her children Do the rumors of marriage troubles between Kate Middleton and Prince William have any basis?
Kate Middleton and Prince William have been married since 2011, after dating for a few years. The two...
- 3/15/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
So! How’d you do on your 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards ballot? Not good? Well, don’t worry, because a brand new film year begins right now with a fresh crop of Don’t-Miss Indies ready for consumption. Only time will tell which of these titles will still be standing by the time we head back to the beach in 2025. But hey, it’s never too early to start prognosticating!
Love Lies Bleeding
When You Can Watch: Now
Where You Can Watch: Theaters (Limited)
Director: Rose Glass
Cast: Kristen Stewart, Katy O’Brian, Jena Malone, Dave Franco, Ed Harris
Why We’re Excited: Billed variously as a lesbian revenge story and a psychological thriller set in the 1980s Las Vegas, filmmaker Rose Glass’s second feature (after 2019’s Saint Maud) premiered at Sundance in January. Desperate to find a way out of her desolate existence, frantic gym manager Lou (Film Independent...
Love Lies Bleeding
When You Can Watch: Now
Where You Can Watch: Theaters (Limited)
Director: Rose Glass
Cast: Kristen Stewart, Katy O’Brian, Jena Malone, Dave Franco, Ed Harris
Why We’re Excited: Billed variously as a lesbian revenge story and a psychological thriller set in the 1980s Las Vegas, filmmaker Rose Glass’s second feature (after 2019’s Saint Maud) premiered at Sundance in January. Desperate to find a way out of her desolate existence, frantic gym manager Lou (Film Independent...
- 3/14/2024
- by Su Fang Tham
- Film Independent News & More
HBO’s Friday night talk staple Real Time with Bill Maher is getting at least two more seasons on the premium cable network.
HBO announced Wednesday that Real Time, which debuted in 2003, will air for a 23rd season next year and a 24th season in 2026. It is HBO’s second-longest-running series ever, only behind Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, which recently concluded.
Real Time’s current run was set to expire at the end of this year.
“For 22 seasons and counting, Bill Maher remains a uniquely powerful voice in politics and culture,” added HBO programming, late-night and specials chief Nina Rosenstein. “Real Time is the rare place where people can both disagree and find common ground, which is more vital than ever. We’re thrilled to continue working with Bill and his incredibly talented team for two more seasons.”
Maher added, “Two more years in the dream job of a lifetime,...
HBO announced Wednesday that Real Time, which debuted in 2003, will air for a 23rd season next year and a 24th season in 2026. It is HBO’s second-longest-running series ever, only behind Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, which recently concluded.
Real Time’s current run was set to expire at the end of this year.
“For 22 seasons and counting, Bill Maher remains a uniquely powerful voice in politics and culture,” added HBO programming, late-night and specials chief Nina Rosenstein. “Real Time is the rare place where people can both disagree and find common ground, which is more vital than ever. We’re thrilled to continue working with Bill and his incredibly talented team for two more seasons.”
Maher added, “Two more years in the dream job of a lifetime,...
- 3/13/2024
- by A.J. Katz
- LateNighter
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