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fromVulture
3 days ago

Greg Gutfeld Is Not Part of the Late-Night Wars

Gutfeld! is aired every weeknight at 10 p.m. ET, excluding it from being considered as a rival to actual late-night shows like Tonight or Stephen Colbert's Late Show.
Television
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Monstering the Rocketman review Elton aims for the Sun in skewering of 80s tabloids

The main point highlights the ruthless nature of tabloid journalism in the 1980s, specifically the Sun's impact on Elton John.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Bonnie Blue documentary sparks concern and curiosity | Letters

Bonnie Blue's portrayal in media reflects complex issues regarding feminism and personal sexual agency.
#trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Jon Stewart Says Trump-Musk Man Baby' Fight Was First Time' MAGA World Had To Live in the World the Rest of Us Are Living In'

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Jon Stewart Says Trump-Musk Man Baby' Fight Was First Time' MAGA World Had To Live in the World the Rest of Us Are Living In'

fromThe Forward
1 week ago

Israel broadcasts Hamas' video of hostage Evyatar David in Times Square

"Hamas is starving the Israeli hostages," text alongside the video said. "Ignored by the media too busy echoing Hamas propaganda."
US politics
#greg-gutfeld
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Velshi Slams Journos Jumping' on Unimpressive' Trump GDP Growth: It's Just a Shiny Math Equation'

On Saturday's Velshi from MSNBC, the host brought up the new Gross Domestic Product (GDP) numbers released by the Commerce Department which showed a large 3% growth in the second quarter under President Donald Trump.
US politics
#south-park
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

What Was That?!' Joe Scarborough Slams Desk as He Rips Tulsi Gabbard's Wild' Obama Claim

Joe Scarborough criticized Tulsi Gabbard for her claim about Obama creating the Trump-Russia collusion narrative, emphasizing chaos from current political discourse.
#jon-stewart
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
Television

Jon Stewart says CBS and Paramount get their value from programming like 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'

fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
Television

Jon Stewart says CBS and Paramount get their value from programming like 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'

fromPortland Mercury
4 weeks ago

THE TRASH REPORT: Kiss Cams at the Coldplay Show, and Other Chaotic Choices

The recent incident at a Coldplay concert involving a tech CEO and his HR head being spotted on the Kiss Cam has sparked numerous conspiracy theories about the camera operator's intentions, questioning the spontaneity of the moment. Comedy ensued as the unlikely couple's affectionate display raised eyebrows, especially given the typical demographics of the concertgoers. It speaks to a broader narrative of celebrity and how personal moments are showcased in public venues, igniting conversations about privacy in the entertainment world.
US politics
Television
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Stephen Colbert on Kenneth Tynan's Profile of Johnny Carson

Kenneth Tynan's profile illustrates Johnny Carson's complex personality, balancing his professional facade with private vulnerabilities.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Letters from Our Readers

New York is known as a sports town, and the Post extensively covers local sports, dominating conversations.
#trump-administration
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Fox News Stars Dump on Trump Killing Epstein Conspiracy for Political Purposes'

Laura Ingraham, Mollie Hemingway, and Tom Fitton critiqued President Trump regarding the administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Women
fromVulture
1 month ago

America's Next Top Model Was Run Like a Cult

America's Next Top Model allegedly psychologically tortured contestants through manipulation and isolation.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CNN Star Calls Out Her Own Network For Paying Scott Jennings to Say Terrible Things' Savages Colleague On Podcast

Kara Swisher criticized CNN for allowing Scott Jennings to make controversial statements that she finds unacceptable.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell Rages at Stupidest' White House Press Corps in American History'

O'Donnell accused journalists of becoming accessories to Trump's administration, failing to hold him accountable for dodging critical questions regarding issues like Ukraine military aid.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Queen Elizabeth really didn't trust Meghan Markle or besotted, weak' Harry

Sally Bedell Smith noted that Harry’s rude and demanding behavior before his wedding strained his relationship with the Queen, complicating their previously close bond.
UK news
#politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
US politics

Daily Show Tries To Make Sense of AG Pam Bondi's Math That Trump Saved Hundreds of Millions of Lives in Months: You Sound High as F**k'

fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
US politics

Daily Show Tries To Make Sense of AG Pam Bondi's Math That Trump Saved Hundreds of Millions of Lives in Months: You Sound High as F**k'

fromThe Verge
1 month ago

'We are the media now': why Tesla's robotaxis were dominated by Elon Musk superfans

One of the more prominent influencers, who goes by Zack on X, claimed he was approached multiple times by a Reuters journalist, whom he promptly ignored.
Media industry
#zionism
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CNN Anchor Trolls Fox News Over Trump F-Bomb With Pearl-Clutching' Supercut

A furious Trump lashed out Tuesday morning at Iran and Israel for strikes that occurred after he announced the fragile ceasefire, exclaiming to reporters, They don't know what the fuck they're doing!
US politics
fromInverse
1 month ago

10 Years Ago, The Best Tech Thriller On TV Revolutionized The Cyberpunk Genre

Mr. Robot reshapes our understanding of cyberpunk, bringing authenticity to cybersecurity through a contemporary lens with its nuanced storytelling and relatability.
US news
fromTruthout
1 month ago

US War on Iran Is Not About Nuclear Threats. It's About US Power and Domination.

Trump's military strikes signify an unprovoked aggression against Iran, falsely framed as a pursuit of peace.
Graphic design
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

No, designers didn't get paid half a million to move a dot

The Daily Mail's coverage misrepresents the complexity and purpose of the Gov.uk rebrand, reducing it to a trivial matter.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: The military serves the people, not Donald Trump

The military serves the people and must defend democracy against rising authoritarianism.
#bill-belichick
fromBoston.com
3 months ago
New England Patriots

'I ain't no snitch': Ryan Clark walks off TV set during First Take segment about Bill Belichick

fromBoston.com
3 months ago
New England Patriots

'I ain't no snitch': Ryan Clark walks off TV set during First Take segment about Bill Belichick

Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

The tech industry version of 'Succession' is here, and it's glorious

'Mountainhead' is a critique of billionaires and a reminder of their absurdity crafted by 'Succession' creator Jesse Armstrong.
#biden-administration
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Review | The next target for the creator of 'Succession'? Tech bros, obvs.

"Mountainhead" is the latest from "Succession" writer-director Jesse Armstrong - no surprise, it's available on HBO's streaming service, Max - and it's something more and rather less: a feature-length film that places four obscenely rich Silicon Valley overlords in a snowbound mansion as the world burns down around them and they plot to leverage the situation to their profits and power.
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Ben Shapiro Torches Middle-Aged' Taylor Swift, Theo Von, and Jennifer Lopez for Masquerading as 17-Year-Olds'

Ben Shapiro criticizes middle-aged celebrities for acting like teenagers, urging adults to embrace their age rather than seek attention.
Cultural commentary on aging and representation in media.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Lara Trump Spills Details of Phone Call With Jake Tapper: Called Me About Two Months Ago'

Ingraham then played a clip of Tapper on Monday, declaring, "She was right and I was wrong. I did not see, in the moments he was having, I did not see that as cognitive decline."
US politics
#true-crime
fromKqed
2 months ago
Independent films

SF DocFest Is About to Screen the Oddest Zodiac Killer Film Yet

fromKqed
2 months ago
Independent films

SF DocFest Is About to Screen the Oddest Zodiac Killer Film Yet

#joe-biden
fromIndependent
2 months ago
US politics

'What the public saw was concerning. What was going on in private was worse': The last troubling months of the Biden White House

fromemptywheel
3 months ago
US politics

Journalists' Persistent Willingness to Chase Trump's Squirrels, Biden Recording Edition - emptywheel

Media coverage of Biden's interview with Hur prioritized attention management over significant news such as Trump's legislative defeat.
The disparity in how major political stories are covered reflects broader media narratives and priorities.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
US politics

CNN's Jake Tapper Argues Biden White House Misled Public All the Time' With Cheap Fake' Spin

Jake Tapper criticized Biden's team for misleading the public about video footage with the 'cheap fake' narrative.
US politics
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'What the public saw was concerning. What was going on in private was worse': The last troubling months of the Biden White House

The announcement of Biden's cancer raises questions about timing and transparency regarding his health and cognitive decline.
fromemptywheel
3 months ago
US politics

Journalists' Persistent Willingness to Chase Trump's Squirrels, Biden Recording Edition - emptywheel

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

John Oliver Scorches Trump's Threats to the Free Press' in Fiery 28-Minute Rant

John Oliver criticizes Trump's threats to press freedom, warning of the dangers of a submissive media landscape in a democratic society.
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Declan Lynch on Radio: 'Tom McCaughren's story would do your heart good - and there's not much of that going round'

Colm Tóibín should be more featured on radio for a better listening experience.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
3 months ago

Does the future of advertising have to be dystopian?

Advertising's future resembles dystopian predictions, fueled by an obsession with personalization.
Media reflects deep societal concerns about the impact of pervasive advertising.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Fires Back at Charles Barkley for Criticizing Him Over Acting Gigs: Flaming Hypocrite!'

Stephen A. Smith defends his acting gigs against Charles Barkley's criticism, labeling Barkley's own commercial work as hypocritical.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

I Look Back on It With Humility': Jake Tapper Says He Covered Biden's Cognitive Issues, But Admits Not Enough'

Jake Tapper expresses humility regarding his past coverage of Joe Biden's cognitive decline, admitting it was insufficient.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

In John Fetterman, Democrats Wanted a Regular Guy. And Boy, Did They Get One!

Fetterman, according to reports, is driving dangerously and failing to take prescribed medication after a stroke while proposing extreme military actions that alarm his party.
US politics
Writing
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Hilaria Baldwin loves to complain about the harsh spotlight of fame-even as she flogs her reality show and silly new memoir

Hilaria Baldwin's book addresses fame, motherhood, and societal expectations but predominantly depicts her experiences through a lens of self-pity.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Kanye West Walks Out of Piers Morgan Interview After Host Misstated His Number of X Followers

During the interview, Kanye West expressed frustration over being misquoted on his social media following, leading to an abrupt exit after a heated exchange with Piers Morgan.
Podcast
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

John Fetterman Trashes Bombshell Hit Piece' as Reporter Asks If He's Taking His Medications'

Senator John Fetterman dismisses internal staff concerns about his mental health as a politically motivated hit piece.
fromArtforum
3 months ago

Dara Birnbaum (1946-2025)

Dara Birnbaum, pioneering video artist, died at 78; she redefined imagery in art, focusing on media's impact on society and feminism.
Humor
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

'SNL' star Chloe Fineman reacts to Aimee Lou Wood slamming sketch: I wasn't the 'decision-maker'

Chloe Fineman comments on SNL sketch controversy, emphasizing that the content was made with love, while Aimee Lou Wood critiqued its execution.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Gwyneth Paltrow doubles down on Meghan Markle feud rumors: 'I won't be a pawn'

You know what I won't be at this point in my life? I won't be a pawn in some drummed-up, triangulation of women feud for your f-king clickbait.
London food
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Kimmel Mocks Pete Hegseth's Rumored Pentagon Makeup Studio

Jimmy Kimmel humorously critiques the media's focus on appearances in the military while highlighting warriors' dedication.
#journalism
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Herbert J. Gans, myth-busting sociologist, dies at 97

Herbert J. Gans, a prominent sociologist, passed away at 97, remembered for his impactful studies on poverty, class, and urban issues.
fromThe Walrus
4 months ago

The Leaders' Debates Feel like Watching Bad Theatre | The Walrus

Debates in political campaigns often fail to shift public opinion or meaningfully engage with complex issues.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Piers Morgan slams Taylor Lorenz for 'fangirling' Luigi Mangione: 'He's an effing cold-blooded killer'

Piers Morgan expressed his disbelief over Taylor Lorenz's romantic portrayal of Luigi Mangione, highlighting the inappropriateness of admiring a cold-blooded killer.
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