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Television
fromConsequence
1 day ago

Showrunner Explains Why The Simpsons Started Phasing Out Couch Gags

Couch gags are mostly absent from new episodes of The Simpsons due to a focus on storytelling and time constraints.
Television
fromConsequence
1 day ago

Showrunner Explains Why The Simpsons Started Phasing Out Couch Gags

Couch gags are mostly absent from new episodes of The Simpsons due to a focus on storytelling and time constraints.
Humor
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Greg Gutfeld Tells Complaining Kimmel to 'Stop Blubbering!'

Greg Gutfeld criticized Jimmy Kimmel for complaining about viewer feedback and urged him to embrace self-deprecation and criticism like a man.
#stephen-colbert
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Stephen Colbert Rips Trump With Kendrick Lamar-Inspired Pope Diss Track': They Not Pious'

Stephen Colbert featured a diss track by a mock Pope targeting Donald Trump over his association with Jeffrey Epstein and political rhetoric.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Stephen Colbert Jokes That Trump Achieved One Key Objective With Iran War

Stephen Colbert humorously critiques Trump's claims about Iran, highlighting the distraction from the Epstein files and the absurdity of a ceasefire.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Stephen Colbert Applauds Trump's Concise, Intelligent' National Address Then Drops the Act

Stephen Colbert humorously praised Trump's address before revealing it was an April Fools' joke, highlighting his ongoing criticism of the president.
Media industry
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

Stephen Colbert's "Lord of the Rings" Pivot Offers a Key Lesson About Dream Jobs

Stephen Colbert is working on a new Lord of the Rings movie after his Late Show tenure, pursuing creative projects beyond his hosting career.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Stephen Colbert Mocks Trump Approval Rating Slump And His Remaining Diehard Supporters: Who Are you?'

Stephen Colbert mocked President Trump's low approval ratings and questioned the loyalty of his supporters amid declining poll numbers.
#dave-chappelle
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
LGBT

Dave Chappelle's complaints about Republicans are so dumb, even Lauren Boebert is calling him out - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago
Right-wing politics

Dave Chappelle blasts GOP for "weaponizing" his anti-trans jokes. His trans critics are unimpressed. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Dave Chappelle Blasts Boebert for 'Politicizing' Their Photo

Dave Chappelle accused Rep. Lauren Boebert of politicizing a photo with him to promote anti-transgender views.
Humor
fromConsequence
4 days ago

Dave Chappelle Resents Republicans for Weaponizing His Transgender Jokes

Dave Chappelle criticized Republicans for misusing his comedic style on transgender issues, claiming they weaponized his approach for political gain.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Dave Chappelle's complaints about Republicans are so dumb, even Lauren Boebert is calling him out - LGBTQ Nation

Dave Chappelle's transphobic humor has been criticized, with claims he exploited a hostile political climate for personal gain.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Dave Chappelle blasts GOP for "weaponizing" his anti-trans jokes. His trans critics are unimpressed. - LGBTQ Nation

Dave Chappelle distances himself from the political exploitation of his transgender jokes, asserting his intent was misrepresented by Republicans.
LGBT
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Dave Chappelle Blasts Boebert for 'Politicizing' Their Photo

Dave Chappelle accused Rep. Lauren Boebert of politicizing a photo with him to promote anti-transgender views.
Humor
fromConsequence
4 days ago

Dave Chappelle Resents Republicans for Weaponizing His Transgender Jokes

Dave Chappelle criticized Republicans for misusing his comedic style on transgender issues, claiming they weaponized his approach for political gain.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
3 days ago

When Jokes Won't Do: Affective Shifts in U.S. Late-Night Comedy

News avoidance is rising due to negativity, while late-night comedy provides catharsis through affective shifts during crises.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Stephen Colbert on Trump's Vatican feud: Damn, the pope just read you for filth'

Late-night hosts humorously addressed Trump's conflict with the pope and high gas prices, highlighting absurdities in political statements and actions.
Podcast
fromDefector
3 days ago

A New Space In Which To Be Stupid, With Michael Schur | Defector

Baseball's emotional impact fluctuates, with teams' performance affecting fans' feelings throughout the season.
#jon-stewart
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

What the F*ck?!' Jon Stewart Fears He's the Dying Leper' in Trump's Jesus Meme

Jon Stewart humorously compared himself to a patient in a controversial Trump post, highlighting absurdities in the situation.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Right-wing politics

Jon Stewart Ridicules Fox News Protest Over Super Bowl Halftime Show: Who Put Thanos Over Here in the Air Fryer?'

US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

What the F*ck?!' Jon Stewart Fears He's the Dying Leper' in Trump's Jesus Meme

Jon Stewart humorously compared himself to a patient in a controversial Trump post, highlighting absurdities in the situation.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Right-wing politics

Jon Stewart Ridicules Fox News Protest Over Super Bowl Halftime Show: Who Put Thanos Over Here in the Air Fryer?'

Books
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

The Most Important Thing Dave Chappelle Ever Did Was Walk Away

Black comedy's history includes significant contributions that thrived independently, which were overlooked in the narrative of crossover appeal.
fromThe New Yorker
11 hours ago

How the Creator of "Beef" Graduated from Petty Feuds to Class Warfare

The show, which traced the depths into which two Angelenos descend after a road-rage incident, reintroduced Ali Wong as a dramatic lead, gave Steven Yeun a chance to go darkly comic, and shined a rare light on the issue of Asian American mental health.
Television
Science
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

SNL Goes to Space-And Returns With Pranks

Victor Glover's Artemis II mission highlights the contrast between the awe of space exploration and the humorous challenges of living in a confined spacecraft.
Humor
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Bill Maher Mocks Trump Over War News: F*ck It, Why Write a Joke About It'

Bill Maher humorously critiques Trump's shifting stance on war developments, emphasizing the rapid changes in news and events.
#political-comedy
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
Humor

Packaging evil into something funny': is making fun of Trump now just clownwashing'?

Comedy can challenge authority and prevent normalization of harmful political realities, but it risks becoming a safety valve for apathy instead.
fromThe Independent
1 month ago
Film

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.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Packaging evil into something funny': is making fun of Trump now just clownwashing'?

Comedy can challenge authority and prevent normalization of harmful political realities, but it risks becoming a safety valve for apathy instead.
Television
fromIndieWire
4 days ago

How 'Parks and Recreation' Went from Nearly Canceled to Enduring Comedy Classic

NBC chose not to pursue a spinoff of 'The Office' and instead created 'Parks and Recreation' with Amy Poehler.
Television
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

Colman Domingo and "SNL" Revisited the Heyday of TV Science

Colman Domingo showcases his acting range in a sketch that blends humor and heartwarming moments.
NYC LGBT
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

Trey Parker and Matt Stone Are Still Writing The Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon is being updated for its 15th anniversary, including new references and jokes about current events.
Television
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Satirizing Silicon Valley is pointless in 2026. This show proves it

The Audacity critiques Big Tech's ethics through a darkly comedic lens, but its timing may render it less impactful.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Stephen Colbert Mocks Trump's Profane Easter Day Threat of Carnage': Teasing Weeknight War Crimes'

On Easter morning, Trump posted his latest plans for the war in Iran, threatening sweeping attacks on Iranian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened.
Humor
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

SNL Seemingly Cracks a Joke About the Idea of Trump Getting Assassinated Audience Cheers Wildly

Che's joke during Weekend Update suggested that President Trump's theater visit could end badly, drawing a parallel to Lincoln's assassination. The audience reacted with loud cheers and applause.
Humor
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Stephen Colbert Roasts President Sleepy-Time Bear' Trump After Iran Presser: Try to Stay Awake!'

Stephen Colbert mocked President Trump for appearing to close his eyes during a White House Q&A session about Iran, while Trump attributes the incidents to blinking and claims to sleep only four hours nightly.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Reflecting on Oversexed Characters in Television Comedies

Sitcom characters increasingly display hypersexuality, eliciting both sympathetic laughter and envy from audiences.
#saturday-night-live
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

WATCH: SNL Cold Open Rips Kristi Noem, Pete Hegseth

Saturday Night Live mocked Kristi Noem's departure from the Department of Homeland Security through sketches targeting her dog shooting incident and alleged affair with Corey Lewandowski.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

WATCH: SNL Cold Open Rips Kristi Noem, Pete Hegseth

Saturday Night Live mocked Kristi Noem's departure from the Department of Homeland Security through sketches targeting her dog shooting incident and alleged affair with Corey Lewandowski.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

One Sheet: MacFarlane Jumps CBS Ship, Iran War Video Game, Right Wing Dip

CBS News faces significant talent departures amid network leadership changes toward Trump administration alignment, with justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane's exit driven by editorial direction disagreements.
Film
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Seth MacFarlane Uses AI to Transform into Bill Clinton in Ted Season 2

Seth MacFarlane used AI to transform into Bill Clinton for Ted Season 2 after prosthetics and traditional CGI proved ineffective, demonstrating AI's practical application in entertainment production.
Television
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Family Guy Spinoff Stewie Picked Up for Two Seasons

FOX has ordered a two-season Stewie spinoff centered on Family Guy's toddler character attending a new preschool, premiering in 2027-28.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Stephen Colbert Mocks Congress Post-Attack Iran War Vote: As Good' as Putting the Condom on' After Sex'

Stephen Colbert criticized Trump's Iran strikes as unconstitutional military action and mocked Congress for authorizing war powers after military operations already commenced.
Arts
from48 hills
2 months ago

Drama Masks: Does 'The Book of Mormon' hold up in darker times? - 48 hills

Political mismanagement and performative leadership strain civic institutions, yet local community support and live theatre attendance sustain cultural life.
UK politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Stephen Colbert Hails Arrest of Ex-Prince Andrew With a Pointed Jab at Trump

Stephen Colbert celebrated Prince Andrew's arrest on alleged misconduct tied to Jeffrey Epstein and used the moment to lampoon Donald Trump and his Board of Peace initiative.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Stephen Colbert Revels in Kristi Noem's Firing and Reveals Who He Wants Ousted Next

Stephen Colbert mocked Kristi Noem's firing as Homeland Security secretary, making jokes about her memoir's dog-shooting incident and her immigration enforcement rhetoric.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Damn it!' Stephen Colbert Mocks Trump For Calling Conflict He Insisted Was Not a War' a War'

Trump repeatedly calls military actions against Iran a 'war' despite White House instructions to use alternative terminology like 'targeted major combat operations.'
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

White House War Montage Irks Ben Stiller, People With Brains

The Trump White House posted a social media video celebrating an Iran attack using real war footage mixed with movie and TV clips, demonstrating poor judgment in tone and cultural references.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Colbert Taunts Trump Honcho And Disappointed Testicle' Over New Crackdown' Threat

The FCC plans to enforce long-dormant rules limiting political candidates' appearances on network talk shows, provoking ridicule and defiance from late-night comedians.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Stephen Colbert Takes Aim at Hakeem Jeffries' Silent' SOTU Protest: Bold Rebrand of Doing Jack Squat'

Stephen Colbert criticized House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' strategy of silent protest during Trump's State of the Union, calling it ineffective while other Democrats staged more visible demonstrations.
Television
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

'SNL' Satirizes a Politically Divided Family Trying to Talk

Ashley Padilla's performances on SNL transform ordinary maternal characters into revealing, eccentric studies, with 'Mom Confession' showing a politically surprising, emotionally nuanced turn.
Television
fromVulture
2 months ago

Stephen Colbert's 'Corrections' Won Late Night This Week

Late-night hosts use emotional honesty, humor, and art to confront political turmoil, helping audiences process truth, find commonality, and release tension.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Saturday Night Live Bafta sketch branded horrific' by leading Tourette syndrome charity

This is not acceptable. Mocking a disability is never acceptable. It would not be tolerated for any other condition, and it should not be tolerated by people with Tourette's.
Humor
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Stephen Colbert Mocks Trump's Threat to Ruin Peace' After Nobel Snub Like He Ruined Reality'

President Trump linked his Greenland demand to resentment over not receiving a Nobel Peace Prize, prompting Stephen Colbert to mock that he would 'ruin peace.'
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Stephen Colbert on Why ICE Shouldn't Be Compared to Nazis

Bulls**t! Colbert said in reaction to the clip. Masked agents shooting innocent people with impunity in the streets are not victims. The only way they could ever even be considered close to victims is that they are, at best, weak-minded individuals full of anger who have been led to the darkness by Donald Trump and are now participating in an evil system that will stick to them like hot black tar for the rest of their lives.
US politics
US politics
fromABC7 Chicago
2 months ago

Stephen Colbert says network lawyers pulled Talarico interview over FCC fears

Network lawyers prevented Stephen Colbert from airing an interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, citing federal broadcast guidance on political candidate appearances.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Stephen Colbert announces date of final episode of The Late Show

Colbert will appear on Meyers's show as a guest. CBS had announced in July that The Late Show would come to an end in May, more than 30 years after its debut in 1993 under David Letterman. It's not just the end of the show. It is the end of the Late Show on CBS. I'm not being replaced this is all just going away, Colbert told his audience in July. A date for the final episode, however, had not been revealed.
Television
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Daily Show Roasts Howard Lutnick Over Epstein Family Outing

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick admitted a 2012 family lunch on Jeffrey Epstein’s private island after previously denying any social relationship.
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