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fromInsideHook
6 hours ago

Did Jack Black and "SNL" Crack the Code of Male Friendship?

Friendship in adulthood is challenging but beneficial for health, as highlighted in a humorous SNL sketch featuring Jack Black and socially awkward men.
Django
fromVulture
11 hours ago

Wahhhh Where's Wario?

Danny DeVito is suggested as a fitting choice to voice Wario in the expanding Super Mario cinematic universe.
#comedy
fromConsequence
1 day ago
Film

Gaten Matarazzo, Sean Giambrone & Lulu Wilson on Pizza Movie, Body Swaps, and Building a Cult Classic: Podcast

Film
fromConsequence
1 day ago

Gaten Matarazzo, Sean Giambrone & Lulu Wilson on Pizza Movie, Body Swaps, and Building a Cult Classic: Podcast

Pizza Movie transforms a late-night food run into a bizarre adventure with body swaps and hallucinations, showcasing intentional humor and character dynamics.
Parenting
fromVulture
1 week ago

What Pete Holmes Watches (and Reads) With His Daughter

Pete Holmes balances his comedy career with family life, sharing limited anecdotes about his daughter to connect with diverse audiences.
fromVulture
1 day ago

Please Call Their SNL Episode 'Jack Silver'

Jack Black shared that he was unaware of who his musical counterpart would be for the SNL episode until he received a call from Jack White. Black recalled, 'He was like, 'What do you think, should we do this SNL thing?' I was like, 'What are you talking about?' And he was like, 'Wait, they didn't tell you?' I was like, 'No, you're going to be the musical guest?'
NYC music
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Jimmy Fallon Reveals the Cabinet Member With Immunity' to Trump's Firing Spree'

President Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, calling her a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend, marking her as the second cabinet official dismissed.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Hulu's 'Deli Boys' sets season 2 premiere date, adds Kumail Nanjiani, Tan France, Lilly Singh

This season on 'Deli Boys,' the Dars are drowning in dirty cash and Philly's sketchiest crooks are circling. Enter Max Sugar: casino king, money launderer, and Lucky's new crush who turns laundering into a chaotic situationship.
Television
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

'Bob's Burgers' actor Eugene Mirman rescued from fiery crash by N.H. governor's detail

Eugene was in a very scary car accident. He wants to thank the bystanders, state police, first responders and hospital staff who saved him. He is grateful to be on the mend.
US news
Humor
fromVulture
1 day ago

It's Nice to See Donald Glover Be Silly Again

Donald Glover embraces whimsy as he promotes The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, showcasing his charm and humor while voicing Yoshi.
Independent films
fromVulture
1 week ago

Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice Has Midnight-Movie Potential

Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice is a super-violent action-comedy featuring Vince Vaughn in a dual role, reminiscent of early 2000s cinema.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

SNL alum Kevin Nealon calls out cast members who break during sketches

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
#netflix
fromThe Verge
2 months ago
Television

Netflix's first original podcasts star Pete Davidson and Michael Irvin

Netflix is debuting its first two original video podcasts, hosted by Pete Davidson and Michael Irvin, launching January 19 and January 30.
fromVulture
2 months ago
Film

Matt Damon Says Netflix Wants Movies to Restate the Plot

Netflix asks filmmakers to front-load big set pieces and repeat plot points to retain distracted streaming viewers.
Humor
fromVulture
5 days ago

9 New Comedy Specials You Should Definitely Watch (When You Have a Moment)

Netflix's early stand-up special for Zach Galifianakis initiated a revolution in comedy specials, leading to a vast increase in monthly releases.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Celtics' Derrick White shares beer with Jimmy Fallon, talks dental work on 'The Tonight Show'

It's insane. Never thought I'd have a beer. Never thought I would drink a beer, honestly. Now I have one. White's brew stands as one of the featured libations in Sam Adams' new 'Our City. Our Beer' lineup - with Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet, former New England Patriots wideout Julian Edelman, and Boston Bruins legend Zdeno Chara also getting their own beers as part of the brewery's announcement.
Boston Celtics
#saturday-night-live
Music
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Jack Black and Jack White to Appear Together on SNL

Jack Black will host Saturday Night Live on April 4th with Jack White as musical guest, marking Black's fifth hosting appearance and White's sixth musical guest performance.
Humor
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Ryan Gosling Couldn't Stop Breaking on Last Night's SNL

Ryan Gosling hosted SNL for the fourth time, frequently breaking character during sketches, which contributes to his reputation as a beloved host despite struggling with composure.
Independent films
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

The Five Nights At Freddy's Movie Almost Had A Stranger Things Vibe

The first Five Nights at Freddy's movie underwent a convoluted production process, with an early script featuring a different storyline and character focus.
Humor
fromVulture
1 week ago

Dream-Casting an American Version of Last One Laughing

Importing U.K. television shows like Last One Laughing could succeed in the U.S. market, following its international adaptations and popularity.
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

Netflix Has Trapped Pete Davidson In His Garage | Defector

The discoverability problem is that the medium still hasn't figured out a reliable, easily reproducible way to capture and hold a listener's attention. It's easier to stumble upon video curated and served via algorithm than it is to click several buttons in a dedicated app in order to listen to a piece of audio.
Podcast
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Kylie Jenner Is Ready to Be a Comedy Star

I've actually gotten a few scripts, nothing that I feel is right yet, but I 100 percent want to do more. I really like comedy. I think I'm good at it.
Miscellaneous
Film
fromThe Independent
3 weeks ago

Seann William Scott: 'I never cared about money. I'd have done American Pie for free'

Seann William Scott built his comedy career playing dim-witted characters in ribald films, and notes the genre has largely disappeared from mainstream cinema.
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Lily Rabe on Shrinking, Comedy, and Acting Opposite Harrison Ford: Podcast

I did in the earlier seasons know that this was a possibility. I wasn't by any means blindsided... it wasn't like I turned the page and gasped. I actually think they felt there was something happening that then became breadcrumbs as opposed to the other way around.
Podcast
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Colman Domingo on the beautiful reason his stepfather fired him from his summer job - Queerty

Colman Domingo received the President's Award at the 57th NAACP Image Awards, honoring his achievements and crediting his parents' influence on his success and values.
Real Madrid
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Football is life! 'Dani Rojas' from Ted Lasso is on trial at a USL club

Cristo Fernández, known for playing Dani Rojas in Ted Lasso, is trialing with USL Championship side El Paso Locomotive FC after playing for Chicago Fire II, potentially fulfilling soccer dreams interrupted by a knee injury at age 15.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
19 years ago

Ford nailed the role

Harrison Ford's Hollywood Hills home features his original carpentry work and was instrumental in launching his acting career after director George Lucas hired him as a carpenter.
fromVulture
1 month ago

Scott Speedman Highly Recommends Smashing a TV for Fun

I went through a period in my 20s where I read all of Jim Thompson and all of those writers. I just went through and through and through all of that stuff, so I was pretty well-versed in the medium and the genre. I've never really done a day-to-day procedural before, but we balance it out with the relationship stuff that keeps it grounded and keeps it interesting for me to do.
Television
Film
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Matt Berry Should Go Full Matt Berry for the Oscars

Matt Berry will serve as announcer for the 98th Academy Awards, bringing his distinctive pronunciation style to Hollywood's biggest night.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

Review: Daniel Foxx's comedy show How Lovely is 'a solidly entertaining hour'

A romcom fanatic, Foxx didn't quite get the quaint four-bedroom apartment in Bloomsbury he assumed he'd land when he moved to London, but he did, at least, get the guy: a tall, fit rugby lad, just his type, he tells us. Yet after several years of sort of bliss, sort of reluctant mothering on Foxx's part, the Julia Roberts meet-cute fantasy crumbled.
London music
Film
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Donald Glover Cast as Yoshi in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Donald Glover will voice Yoshi in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, releasing April 1, with a returning cast and new voice actors for established characters.
Film
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Juno Temple on Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die and Following Sam Rockwell Into the AI Apocalypse: Podcast

Juno Temple stars in Gore Verbinski's sci-fi dark comedy Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die, where diner patrons are recruited by a time traveler to prevent an AI apocalypse.
Humor
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

Ryan Gosling and "SNL" Shared a Cosmic Horror Pharmaceutical Ad

SNL's Otezla sketch uses narrative ambiguity about an undefined product to create comedy, leaving viewers uncertain whether it's a medication, evolutionary catalyst, cosmic entity, or alien.
Television
fromAol
1 month ago

Shane and Ilya Hit Studio 8H: Hudson Williams Crashes Connor Storrie's SNL Debut in the Best Way Possible

Connor Storrie hosted SNL on February 28, 2026, featuring a surprise cameo from his Heated Rivalry co-star Hudson Williams during an ice rink sketch.
Film
fromThe Independent
3 weeks ago

Judd Apatow claims Trump has made it 'harder to do comedy'

Trump administration's extreme political reality makes satirical comedy difficult because actual events surpass fictional exaggeration.
Podcast
fromDefector
1 month ago

Tank Me Later, With Ock Sportello And Sam Sheehan | Defector

Nothing But Respect podcast episode features discussions on Kevin Durant, Rich Paul's podcast, tanking discourse, and various media phenomena with guests Ock Sportello and Sam Sheehan.
Humor
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

Conan O'Brien, 62, says overcoming career setbacks comes down to one mindset

Conan O'Brien credits his 62-year Hollywood longevity to maintaining mild optimism and resilience by accepting setbacks rather than dwelling on them.
#donald-trump
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Another Project Is Trying to Figure Out Lorne Michaels

A Morgan Neville-directed documentary about Lorne Michaels features interviews with SNL collaborators and friends who acknowledge the difficulty of truly understanding him.
LA Dodgers
fromDodgers Nation
2 months ago

Dodgers' Will Smith to hold comedy event with Netflix

Will Smith's Catching Hope and Netflix is a Joke present Dodgers Comedy Night May 7 at The Saban Theater hosted by Ken Jeong.
Humor
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

TikToker Hires Fake Tom Cruise to Come To His House And It Gets Awkward Fast

TikToker Chase Hofer hired a Tom Cruise impersonator to perform privately in his home, creating an awkward and viral moment that accumulated 5.6 million views.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon weighed in on Alex Bregman's departure, 'miracle' of Drake Maye

Matt Damon is upset about Alex Bregman leaving the Red Sox; Ben Affleck is amazed at the Patriots acquiring Drake Maye.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Troy Baker Says AI Revolution "Is A Good Thing," But Not For The Reason You Might Think

Generative AI can produce content but not art, and its rise will drive audiences toward authentic human-created experiences, potentially benefiting artists long-term.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Michael Burry of 'The Big Short' finds unlikely ally in AI crusade: Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck and Michael Burry express skepticism about AI hype and Big Tech's large capital spending on data centers justified by inflated valuations.
Humor
fromVulture
1 month ago

'He Is Basically the Goop That's Inside a Lava Lamp'

Comedian Chris Fleming delivers hyperspecific, manic observational comedy wrapped in performance-art strangeness, creating absurdist humor through elaborate tangential narratives and surreal character dissections.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Matt Damon confirms bleak, bizarre rumour about Netflix original movies

The Independent funds on-the-ground journalism through donations without paywalls; Netflix enforces explicit, repetitive dialogue to accommodate distracted viewers.
Music
fromJezebel
1 month ago

Charli XCX Forced to Endure Cringey Podcast Interview With Jason Bateman

Jason Bateman's remarks toward Charli XCX were dismissive and uncomfortable, including awkward comments about parenting and unfamiliarity with her recent work.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tenacious D will return: Jack Black and Kyle Gass hashed it out' after Trump joke controversy

I've felt terrible ever since, because it's such a responsibility to not screw up like that, he said. I was naive, of course people are gonna pick that up. But I just felt it was kind of a private moment. I thought I was safe in the bubble. And it was so fast. If there was ever a too soon,' it was this, he added. And maybe I thought I was on it, or ahead of the curve. But no, it was definitely too soon.
Music
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

WATCH: Podcaster Tim Dillon Hilariously Roasts Barry Weiss With Drag Impersonation and Alleged Political Biases

From The Free Press, this is Honestly,' and I'm Bari Weiss, Dillon said as he pretended to host Weiss's Honestly podcast. Dillon then made savage fun of Weiss's politics. We started this podcast nine years ago because a white woman in Minnesota served a chicken quesadilla to a man and was immediately accused of cultural appropriation, Dillon said. That man's name was George Floyd.
Media industry
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Eric Dane's Final Interview Now Streaming on Netflix

Gray's Anatomy and Euphoria star Eric Dane passed away this week at the age of 53, and following his death it's been revealed that he was an interview subject for the Netflix series Famous Last Words, hosted by Brad Falchuk. Dane's interview was filmed in November 2025, and is streaming now.
Television
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

As Hollywood holds back, television pushes back against Trump 2.0

Nikki Glaser minimized political commentary at the Golden Globes despite a turbulent U.S. year and Hollywood's fraught history with outspoken figures.
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Kimmel, Colbert, Jon Stewart Address Alex Pretti's Murder, Fallon Says Nothing

"being forced to play a game that has no rules."
US politics
Film
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Matt Damon Was Just Mercilessly Roasted By His Teen Daughter On A Red Carpet

Matt Damon and wife Luciana Barroso have four daughters: Alexia (25), Isabella (19), Gia (17), and Stella (15).
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Haley Lu Richardson on Gore Verbinski's Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die and White Lotus Side Quests: Podcast

The story kicks off in a diner when a man claiming to be from the future barges in with a detonator and a warning about an impending AI-fueled doom spiral - and from there, it only gets weirder. Richardson says she tore through the script in one sitting. "My agent said, 'Haley, there's a good script. We want you to do it,' which is rare," she explains. "And then I read it all in one sitting... which is also rare."
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Is That a Podcast or Just Cheap TV?

Davidson's debut episode, featuring Machine Gun Kelly, is assembled from the rough, requisite symbols of podcasting: host and guest sunk into plush, beat-up chairs vaguely facing each other, chatting and smoking cigarettes in a space that's presented as Davidson's garage, Benjamin Moore paint tubs doubling as an ashtray stand. Good pals, their conversation is loose and circuitous; their discussion drifts from adventures while getting high, stints in rehab, and - because this is the first episode - what a podcast even is.
Television
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It turned out I had a brain tumour ' Six standup comics on what spurred them to get on stage

Several British comedians became standups for unexpected personal reasons, including avoiding a cover charge, impressing others, and confronting life-changing illness.
Film
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Ben Affleck Went to the Theater Just to See 'The Odyssey' Trailer

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon star in The Rip, a Netflix Miami crime film about detectives finding $20 million; it earned 41.6 million views.
Television
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Netflix's first original video podcasts feature Pete Davidson and Michael Irvin | TechCrunch

Netflix is expanding its exclusive video podcast lineup with new original series hosted by Pete Davidson and Michael Irvin to attract subscribers.
Humor
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Nate Bargatze Joined Bill Maher to Talk Comedy and Books

Stand-up comedy now offers broader pathways to success, with larger live audiences, generational career differences, and increased emphasis on mentoring younger comedians.
Television
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Fundamental Flaw of Pete Davidson's Podcast

The Pete Davidson Show is a Netflix-only video 'podcast' without a dedicated audio feed, adopting lo-fi podcast aesthetics while functioning as a video talk program.
Film
fromConsequence
1 month ago

In His Fantastic Second Act, James Van Der Beek Played Himself

James Van Der Beek parlayed self-parody and meta roles— inspired by Being John Malkovich—into renewed popularity via viral memes and comedy collaborations.
fromVulture
2 months ago

Pete Davidson Is Doing a Netflix Podcast From His Garage

The video podcast will release episodes weekly, beginning January 30 at 12:01 a.m. PT. Each episode will feature a "candid, no-holds-barred" conversation between Davidson and a pal that takes place in his garage, per Netflix. "Netflix was the home of one of my first stand-up specials," Davidson said in a statement, "so it felt right to bring the podcast there, too. It's me and my friends talking about anything and everything. It's going to be a great time."
Television
fromKqed
1 year ago

'The Studio' on Apple TV+ Explains How Good Artists Make Bad Movies

Unfortunately, Matt's love of film is inconsistent with his real assignment, which is to make the most money possible while taking the fewest risks. And he believes in that, too, because he wants to keep his job and he loves the life it gives him. So in this world, the desire to make art and the desire to make money are in tension, but not because they put pure artists and mercenary suits on opposite sides. They are competing desires that exist inside the hearts and minds of many, if not most, of the people in the industry, just in different proportions.
Television
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Marlon Wayans partners with MyPrize platform

Under the deal, Wayans will produce original content for the platform, appearing in livestreams, hosting interactive sessions and launching his own multiplayer Play Together room. His addition comes shortly after NBA star James Harden joined the company as its first Premier Creator, signaling a broader push to mix star power with online play. Best known for his long career as an actor, writer and producer, Wayans plans to use the platform to meet fans in a more direct way.
Film
Television
fromJezebel
2 months ago

Why, Dax, Why?

A parent offered his 11-year-old daughter the option to freeze her eggs, prompting public discomfort over appropriateness and perceived oversharing.
Film
fromVulture
2 months ago

Judd Apatow Tries to Explain Maria Bamford

Judd Apatow’s documentary examines Maria Bamford’s offbeat comedy and candid mental-health struggles with curiosity rather than a preformed thesis.
Film
fromInverse
2 months ago

How The Most Ambitious Vampire Movie Of The Year Found Its Secret Weapon

Justin Long humanizes morally ambiguous, narcissistic characters by exploring their self-justifications, making audiences partially complicit in their downfall.
Television
fromConsequence
2 months ago

The Cast of Shrinking on Monologues, Meltdowns, and Emotional Ambushes: Podcast

Shrinking Season 3 heightens emotional stakes, combining sharper comedy with deeper dramatic moments and revealing characters' hidden vulnerabilities.
Film
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Michael Keaton and Rose Byrne named Hasty's Man and Woman of the Year - Harvard Gazette

Michael Keaton and Rose Byrne will be honored by Hasty Pudding Theatricals as Man and Woman of the Year with roasts and Pudding Pots.
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Steve Carell Seeks His Inner Badass in Trailer for HBO's Rooster

The new HBO series Rooster, according to the official description, is "a comedy set on a college campus centering on an author's ( Steve Carell) complicated relationship with his daughter (Charly Clive)." Carell is an author, you see, whose sex-filled novels have landed him a plum job as a college professor, despite the mess that's become of his personal life.
Television
Television
fromVulture
2 months ago

Ted Lasso Gets Kicked Back to Apple TV

Ted Lasso returns for a fourth season on Apple TV with Jason Sudeikis, focusing on Ted coaching a second-division women's soccer team.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Joel Dommett looks back: I paid $10 to do a three-minute standup slot in a bar on Sunset Boulevard. I was hooked'

Joel Dommett grew up in rural Gloucestershire, preferred solitude and imagination, transitioned from acting to stand-up, and became a television presenter and host.
Television
fromVulture
2 months ago

Nikki Glaser Gets Celebs to Laugh at Themselves

Nikki Glaser returned as Golden Globes host, using self-deprecating humor and bold topical jabs to disarm celebrities and win the room.
Television
fromEsquire
1 month ago

Are You Sure We Can Really Trust Jack Whitehall?

Jack Whitehall experiences playful optical illusions at the Museum of Illusions and balances self-mockery with a growing acting career while promoting a new comedy series.
fromKotaku
2 months ago

SNL's Stranger Things Skit Stokes The Flames Of A Dying Fan Fire

The former child actor talks about growing up on the Netflix show over the past decade, and says the first time he learned what a woman looked like "down there" was captured on camera during the show. We then cut to a clip of his character Mike seeing a Demogorgon open its monstrous jaws. You get it? Vaginas are scary! Like a flesh-eating monster!
Television
Television
fromJezebel
2 months ago

Chris Redd addresses rumors about drugs at SNL, relationship with Kenan Thompson's ex-wife

Chris Redd dated Christina Evangeline, struggled with pill addiction and selling pills while at Saturday Night Live, and left the show after choosing that relationship.
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Paul Giamatti on Playing a 'Star Trek' Villain, Spider-Man's Rhino, and 'Big Fat Liar'

And this is all in the Oscar nominee's first few minutes as the half-Klingon outlaw Nus Braka in the new Star Trek: Starfleet Academy series. We meet the character when he frogmarched into a trial for the crimes of murder while perpetrating a robbery, with two catchpoles looped around his neck to keep him under control, like a wild animal. Except he is fully in control of his anti-social behavior. He's choosing violence, even while standing before a judge.
Television
Television
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Bowen Yang Finally Revealed Why He Left "SNL," And It's Honestly Kind Of Shocking

Bowen Yang left SNL after nearly seven years, citing public perception, criticism of his acting, and typecasting as factors in his departure.
fromVulture
2 months ago

Mike Myers Sought Expert Help for His Elon Musk Impression

James Austin Johnson wasn't sure he was going to play Donald Trump during the lead-up to the 2024 election. He knew there would be a lot of eyeballs on those episodes; it was Saturday Night Live's 50th season, and there were plans to bring in stars to portray the key political players. So when it became clear that Johnson was being tapped for the gig, he felt the pressure.
Television
Television
fromFilmmaker Magazine
1 month ago

"I Want To Be More Honest and More Authentic, Both With Myself and With My Roles": Ben Mehl, Back To One, Episode 378

Ben Mehl pursued acting despite legal blindness from Stargardt disease, performing on screen and stage while teaching and emphasizing truth and trust in his work.
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

Ron Funches Is Done Defending Himself

Ron Funches was voted out after being wrongly suspected as a Traitor and later described emotional struggles, an autism diagnosis, and unexpected friendships from show.
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

Mike White Went Back on Survivor So He Could Write White Lotus

Mike White rejoined Survivor to reset creatively, stop obsessing over The White Lotus, and gain inspiration and emotional and physical toughness for the next season.
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